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The 6th Annual Chanukah with Elli theKingOfBroadway & Friends 2018
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I am humbled ב״ה to be presenting
The 6th Annual
Chanukah with Elli theKingOfBroadway & Friends
2018 – 5779 Edition
We are privileged to present it ONE NIGHT ONLY:
Sunday, December 2nd (1st Light Chanukah) @ 7:00pm
The theme is, of course,
Chanukah the Festival of Light & Freedom!
There will be Music, Song, Comedy, Menorah Lighting, Sufganiot, Dreidels, Chanukah Gelt & MORE!
Featuring:
Elli theKingOfBroadway
and an all-star Broadway cast!
Stuart Marshall
Tommy Vance
Ron Orlovsky
with Music by “The Drey-dels”
Elliot Finkel – Piano (MD)
George Rush, Bass
Michael Bellusci, Drums
Daniel Bennett, Clarinet/Sax
TICKET INFO:
$18/Chai Cover Charge – 2 Drink Min
RESERVATIONS A MUST!!!
(212) 279-4200
www.triadnyc.com
-elli-
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Here’s a clip from last year’s 2nd Show
Dec. 19th 7pm @The Triad NYC
Thanks for watching and make your reservations NOW
www.triadnyc.com
An Interview with Ed Asner
An Interview with Ed Asner
at The Metropolitan Room
January 16, 2016
before his performance of
A Man and his Prostate
written by Ed. Weinberger
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Bernie Furshpan & staff of the Metropolitan Room
Evan Seplow
For his generosity in taping and editing this interview
The Image Factory
evan@imagefactory.tv
http://imagefactory.tv
Office: 646-414-6668
Cell: 917-442-8426
Elli sings at “Honor Thy Father” at The Metropolitan Room 01.12.16
Elli was asked to sing at
The Metropolitan Room
Tuesday, January 12th 2016
for
“HONOR THY FATHER”
A celebration of all fathers
and the story of the life of one sole survivor in particular, Bernie’s Father, Murray Furshpan
with the always amazing, Barry Levitt on the piano
The evening featured Julie Budd, Anita Gillette, Mark Nadler, Sara Zahn, Jim Brochu, Tom Gamblin, Elli thekingofbroadway, Lina Orfanos, Liz Mckendry, and Gary Crawford, Denise Spann-Morgan and Steve Schalchlin with Barry Levitt on the Piano
“The evening featured many singers who had relatives that experienced the horrors of the Holocaust, some relating their own family histories.
Steve Schalchlin, at the piano, opened with self-penned “Somebody Save Me a Seat,” the evening progressing as musical director Barry Levitt took over; singers offering up songs centered around love of family with great heart, emotion and memories such as Gary Crawford’s rendition of Steven Lutvak’s “Museums;” Lina Orfanos sung in Hebrew; Mark Nadler offered a one-of-a-kind “Ragtime;” Elli the King of Broadway sang Jerry Herman’s “Shalom” and “Milk and Honey” and Denise Spann-Morgan soared on the Exodus song, “This Land is Mine.”
Throughout, Bernie continued speaking about the man with endless soul and talent as a plasterer and craftsman – who plied his skills to such a degree that he was sought after to renovate John Lennon’s kitchen and bath. But most importantly, Murray was a Mensch (a person of integrity and honor).” from http://www.theaterpizzazz.com/honor-thy-father/
Original Video taken by Brad Naprixas
Elli sings a medley from Jerry Herman’s “Milk and Honey”
Greetings for Rosh HaShanah 5776
Greetings for
Rosh HaShanah 5776
Elli – The King of Broadway
&
www.BroadwayKingdom.com
Wish You and Your Loved ones a
Healthy, Happy, Sweet, Prosperous New Year 5776
In the year to come may the Al-mighty
grant you everything you need
(and a little of what you want as well!)
Kesivah v’Chasimah Tovah
Shana Tovah U’mesuka
May you be inscribed and sealed in
the Book of Life for a
Good, Sweet, Healthy New Year
I hope to see each and every one of you very soon.
Elli
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An Interview with the one & only Leslie Jordan – (our 1st Phone Interview)
Tuesday, July 7th I got the privilege to have an amazing phone conversation with
the one and only LESLIE JORDAN.
You know him from Will & Grace, REBA, The Help and a list too long for this page.
We’ve put in some great pictures so you’ll have something to watch along with the audio!
Let me know how you like this format and we’ll try to have more!
Click and enjoy, LESLIE JORDAN!
For Tickets and more info visit:
LESLIE JORDAN AT THE CROWN & ANCHOR
More about Leslie:
FACEBOOK
Official Web Page
IMdB
PRESS RELEASE: Leslie Jordan to appear at the legendary CROWN & ANCHOR in PTown July 13-14
Leslie Jordan to appear at the legendary
Paramount Theatre
at the
CROWN & ANCHOR
in Provincetown, MA
July 13-14
Two Shows Only!
The Cape is about to experience it’s very own special “night at the races” as one of American pop culture’s most recognizable, enduring (and endearing) personalities rides back into town. In LJ, Back By Popular Demand, the diminutive, delightful Deep South dynamo saddles up for an evening of horse feathers hilarity with his new show.As always, he remains characteristically frank, charming, self–effacing and real. Jordan’s career has effectively redefined the standard for “celebrity”, and he remains the consummate professional. By staying the course, he realized his goals against all odds.
Leslie Jordan has a track record that’s fairly astonishing, upon closer glance. His is one of those consistently recognizable faces in popular entertainment. Yet, often, you’re not quite sure where you know him from! His perpetually mobile “amazing race” towards stardom has provided one of the more unusual, yet impressive and varied career trajectories of the past few decades. His arrival in Hollywood back in 1982 (with $1500 sewn into his clothing by his steel magnolia Mother) was the starting gate. There’s notable irony in the fact that Jordan actually had a brief career as a jockey. He trots the audience around the track of his career; the highlights, the bumps in the road, the big breaks, the acclaim, the dangers of being type cast or stereotyped; the victory laps and the ever present concern about being put out to pasture by a youth obsessed culture and profession. By show’s end, audiences clearly realize they’re not listening to -nor seeing- just another “one trick pony”. Jordan’s antics, quirks, observations, and, most significantly, his ability to take it all in stride, puts him in the winner’s circle with each performance! The prestigious Emmy Award winner in 2006 for “WILL & GRACE”, Leslie Jordan has received rapturous reviews for his original stage plays (“MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET”, “STORIES I CAN’T TELL MAMA”, “FRUIT FLY”), supporting presence in one of Hollywood’s most prestigious, message-minded films of the last decade (“THE HELP”, 2012), and was singled out with great notices for his off-Broadway musical theatre debut in 2011 (“THE LUCKY GUY”). His defining role as “BROTHER BOY” in the cult film classic “SORDID LIVES” evolved into a well received prequel on the LOGO Channel. As the celebrated author and star of his own HBO Special (“Pink Carpet”); Leslie Jordan is consistently sought after as a Guest Star on every imaginable form of episodic, comic television (TV Land’s “THE EX’ES”, Fox’s “RAISING HOPE”, Disney Channel’s “SHAKE IT UP!” ABC’s “THE NEIGHBORS”). He has conquered the international stage scene with sold out runs in Mexico, Canada and the U.K., and remains an in-demand mainstay as a stage/tv/film performer, voice-over artist, fund raiser, spokesperson, out artist, equal rights activist and all around Southern Baptist celebutante.
The absurdity of it all and yet, his absolute willingness to prove “nay sayers” wrong by doing WHATEVER it takes to keep him out of the proverbial Glue Factory, Leslie Jordan IS…“LJ, Back By Popular Demand”!!!
Don’t miss the fun, when Jordan returns to play Provincetown’s popular Paramount Theatre at the legendary CROWN & ANCHOR. Located in the heart of Provincetown at 247 Commercial St., the show is set for a two (2) night exclusive engagement Monday July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th 2015.
Showtime is 8:00 P.M.
Tickets are currently available by visiting www.onlyatthecrown.
http://thelesliejordan.com/site/
Date Name Description
7/13/15 8:00 pm Leslie Jordan 2 Nights Only
7/14/15 8:00 pm Leslie Jordan 2 Nights Only
An Interview with: Hal Linden at Café Carlyle
On May 14, 2014 www.BroadwayKingdom.com had the extreme honor to sit down with a living legend – the inspirational HAL LINDEN – Barney Miller!!! Mr. Linden was a fountain of information with stories, anecdotes and behind-the-scenes info on one of the most prolific careers of any star – ever! Please, sit back and enjoy one of our longest and best video interviews! I am proud to present a conversation with HAL LINDEN! Enjoy!
“Hal Linden Live in Concert” at the legendary Café Carlyle at 35 East 76th St. NY, 10075 Tuesday, May 20th through Saturday, May 24th.
**All shows are at 8:45pm with two shows on Saturday, May 24th at 8:45pm and 10:45pm
**For ticket info please visit: http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york/location/things-to-do/events-at-the-carlyle
**Also please visit www.hallinden.net
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Originally opened in 1955, Café Carlyle is New York City’s bastion of classic cabaret entertainment, a place where audiences experience exceptional performers at close range in an exceedingly elegant setting. Since composer Richard Rodgers moved in as The Carlyle’s first tenant, music has been an essential part of The Carlyle experience. Other talents who have made the Café Carlyle their musical home include Woody Allen, who regularly appears to play with the Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band, and, for three decades, Café Carlyle was synonymous with the legendary Bobby Short, who thrilled sell-out crowds for 36 years. His spirit lives on through the music at Café Carlyle.
Please join us for
NORM LEWIS TO HOST FREE OUTDOOR BROADWAY CONCERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Phantom of the Opera’s
NORM LEWIS
TO HOST
FREE OUTDOOR BROADWAY CONCERT
#StarsInTheAlley
FEATURING MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
FROM OVER 20 BROADWAY SHOWS
IN LEGENDARY SHUBERT ALLEY
WEDNESDAY MAY 21, 2014
11:00am-12:30pm
RAIN OR SHINE!
PRODUCED BY THE BROADWAY LEAGUE
WITH MUSIC SUPERVISION BY ALEX LACAMOIRE
SPONSORED BY UNITED AIRLINES
New York, NY – (May 5, 2014) – STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, will be hosted by star of stage and screen Norm Lewis, who takes over the legendary title role in Broadway’s record-breaking The Phantom of the Opera beginning May 12th.
Stars in the Alley will take place on Wednesday, May 21st from 11:00am-12:30pm in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District will celebrate Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra.
Norm Lewis was last seen as Senator Edison Davis on the ABC drama “Scandal.” He recently received Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon and The Who’s Tommy. In London’s West End he has appeared in Les Misérables and Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert, which aired on PBS. Off-Broadway, Mr. Lewis has appeared in The Tempest (Public Theater), Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous and A New Brain, as well as Ragtime with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd and The Fantasticks. On film, he has appeared in Winter’s Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences and Preaching to the Choir. His additional television credits include “Blue Bloods,” “Winter’s Tale,” “Mystery Woman,” “All My Children,” “As the World Turns,” “Cosby” and “Strong Medicine.” He has released the solo recording Norm Lewis: This Is the Life! Learn more at normlewis.com.
“Hearing Norm Lewis sing and watching him perform is always an extraordinary experience, and I’m looking forward to seeing him host Broadway’s favorite block party in Shubert Alley!” says Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of the Broadway League. “Stars in the Alley is a festive way for the Broadway community and fans to enjoy the magic of Broadway as the calendar counts down to the eagerly anticipated Tony Awards ceremony in June.”
PARTICIPATING MUSICALS* INCLUDE:
After Midnight
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Aladdin
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The Bridges of Madison County
Bullets Over Broadway
Cabaret
Chicago
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
If / Then
Kinky Boots
Les Misérables
The Lion King
Mamma Mia!
Motown The Musical
Newsies
Once
The Phantom of the Opera
Pippin
Rock of Ages
Rocky
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Violet
Wicked
WITH ADDITIONAL APPEARANCES* FROM:
Act One
All the Way
Casa Valentina
Holler if Ya Hear Me
Mothers and Sons
Of Mice and Men
On the Town
*subject to change
More shows still to be announced!
Additional information can be found at StarsInTheAlley.com.
The Tony Awards, hosted by Hugh Jackman, will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 8, 2014. For more information on the Tony Awards, please visit TonyAwards.com.
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Stars in the Alley® is presented by United Airlines and produced by The Broadway League. Live music sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. Official Hospitality partner is Junior’s Restaurant. Promotional partners include: Metro-North Railroad, Fresh 102.7, and NY Waterway. The official media partner is The New York Times.
United Airlines is the title sponsor of Stars in the Alley and the official airline of The Broadway League and The Tony Awards.
About The Broadway League
The Broadway League, founded in 1930, is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers who present in nearly 200 markets in North America, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the theatre industry. Each year, League members bring Broadway to nearly 30 million people in New York and on tour across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.BroadwayLeague.com, or follow The Broadway League on Twitter @TheBwayLeague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. BROADWAY.ORG is the League’s new official on-line headquarters for Broadway in NYC and on tour. Download the free Broadway.org mobile app for iOS or Android, and the free IBDB mobile app for iOS or Android. The Broadway League annually presents the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®, one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry, with The American Theatre Wing.
Press Contacts:
Elisa Shevitz, eshevitz@broadway.org, 212 703 0225
Erica Ryan, eryan@broadway.org, 212 703 0221
PRESS RELEASE: HAL LINDEN HEADLINES CAFÉ CARLYLE MAY 20TH THROUGH MAY 24TH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACTOR/PERFORMER HAL LINDEN HEADLINES CAFÉ CARLYLE
MAY 20TH THROUGH MAY 24TH
Tony award-winning actor/performer Hal Linden returns to the New York stage for six performances with his “Hal Linden Live in Concert” cabaret style, big-band classics inspired live show at Manhattan’s Café Carlyle – 35 East 76th Street, NY, NY 10075 – from May 20th though May 24th.
These much-anticipated performances will mark Linden’s first time back on the New York stage since appearing at Feinstein’s close to seven years ago. Linden, along with his seven piece band, will treat audiences to Big Band favorites, jazz numbers and a selection of Broadway hits, along with theatrical musings highlighting memorable moments from his life and career.
He has been touring with this new show across the country and overseas, with dates continuing throughout 2014 and into next year. In 2011, Hal Linden released his first CD, titled It’s Never Too Late, a mix of 14 tracks that range from classic pop to jazz standards. The Los Angeles Times wrote that It’s Never Too Late is not only the title of Hal Linden’s first CD of songs, it’s also his mantra!”
Linden has enjoyed a career as an actor, singer and musician, spanning over 65 years. He may be most familiar to audiences through his many roles on television. He recently appeared on Fox Television’s The Mindy Project and Supernatural on the CW Television network, in late 2013, while he also guest-starred on the popular CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls which aired this week.
After starring as police precinct captain Barney Miller in the hit television series that aired on ABC from 1975-1982, earning multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for his work, he went on to star in several more series for network television: Blacke’s Magic (1986), Jack’s Place (1992-93) in which he played a retired jazz musician, and The Boys Are Back (1994). He also made numerous guest appearances on some of television’s most popular shows including: Hot In Cleveland, Gilmore Girls, Will and Grace, The Drew Carey Show, The Nanny, The King of Queens, Touched By An Angel and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
As many New Yorkers and theater aficionados are aware, Linden made his Broadway debut in 1957 in the musical Bells Are Ringing opposite Judy Holliday. He later starred in the 1962 Off Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s 1930s hit Anything Goes and has performed in more than 20 Broadway and Off Broadway productions. His 1971 Tony Award for “Best Actor in a Musical” was for his performance in The Rothschilds.
Along with a full theater and television career, he also appeared in films including Bells Are Ringing (1960), When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder? (1979), Starflight One (1983), Out To Sea (1997) with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, A New Life (1988) with Alan Alda and Time Changer in 2002.
When not touring with his live concert show or making television and film appearances, Hal Linden has also served for many years as spokesman for the Jewish National Fund. This work continues as he will be making appearances in Israel in June of this year on behalf of the Jewish National Fund.
Coming back to appear for his New York City fans and friends, where it really all started for Linden, makes these Café Carlyle shows all the more significant. Linden reflects that “All performers dream of playing The Café Carlyle, which has always been one of my very favorite rooms in Manhattan, and certainly the most elegant. I’m really looking forward to these upcoming shows in May and I hope everyone can come out to help me celebrate.”
Originally opened in 1955, Café Carlyle is New York City’s bastion of classic cabaret entertainment, a place where audiences experience exceptional performers at close range in an exceedingly elegant setting. Since composer Richard Rodgers moved in as The Carlyle’s first tenant, music has been an essential part of The Carlyle experience. Other talents who have made the Café Carlyle their musical home include Woody Allen, who regularly appears to play with the Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band, and, for three decades, Café Carlyle was synonymous with the legendary Bobby Short, who thrilled sell-out crowds for 36 years. His spirit lives on through the music at Café Carlyle.
Please join us for “Hal Linden Live in Concert” at the legendary Café Carlyle at 35 East 76th Street, NY, NY 10075 from Tuesday, May 20th through Saturday, May 24th.
**All shows are at 8:45pm with two shows on Saturday, May 24th at 8:45pm and 10:45pm
**For ticket info please visit: http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york/location/things-to-do/events-at-the-carlyle
**Also please visit www.hallinden.net
Hal Linden – I’m Old Fashioned from TAKEOUT MARKETING on Vimeo.