Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the Piano
Sunday, October 6, 2024

Broadway comes to Branford in this intimate Sunday afternoon concert series featuring stars from the biggest shows on stage today. Award-winning performers fresh from the Great Bright Way will entertain Legacy audiences with songs and stories brimming with NYC style, right here on the shoreline! In-person and Livestream Tickets are available for this series. Please note that Livestream Tickets must be purchased by 3 PM EST on the Tuesday (5 days prior) before the performance.

THE LEGACY THEATRE

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Club Cumming will present a one-night-only reading of Paul Iacono’s Almost Got ‘Em! The Unauthorized Batman Villain Parody Musical June 7 at 8 PM. Directed by Rachel Klein (The Gospel According to Heather), the work is loosely adapted from the episode of Batman: The Animated Series titled “Almost Got ‘Im!”

The cast includes Marc Kudisch as The Joker, Alison Fraser as Poison Ivy, Brooks Ashmanskas as The Penguin, Howard McGillin as Two-Face, Paul Iacono as The Riddler, Alexa Xioufaridou Moster as Harley Quinn, Doug Plaut as The Goon, Barrett Leddy as The Hoodlum, and Jim Walton as Batman. 

Almost Got ‘Em! tells the story of Batman’s most notorious enemies (The Joker, Two-Face, The Penguin and Poison Ivy) exchanging stories and fighting over who's come the closest to killing their mutual nemesis, while hiding from Batman and the police. Set in a dive bar in Gotham City, this darkly comedic musical follows these infamous, aging criminals as they reminisce about their past encounters with the Dark Knight, each one trying to outdo the rest in a high-stakes game of one-upmanship with lots of deadly twists and turns.

The musical features a book and lyrics by Iacono, with music by Shirely Walker, Danny Elfman, Stuart Balcomb, Wayne Coster, and Todd Hayen. Peter Saxe will serve as music director, and provides additional arrangements.

Purchase tickets HERE.

The Directors Company will present a private industry reading of the new musical Inventions for Piano, which is based on real events, December 8 at The Theatre Center.

Directed by Annette Jolles (Memorial from Ground Zero) with musical direction by Will Curry, the cast will feature Tally Sessions (Anastasia), Sally Wilfert (Assassins), Cassondra James (Once On This Island), Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story), Howard McGillin (Phantom of the Opera), Michael Winther (Fun Home), Leah Horowitz (Follies), Jennifer Smith (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder), Liam Forde (Hand to God), Wade McCollum (Ernest Shackleton Loves Me), and Gabra Zackman.

Adam Rothenberg is the pianist.

Joseph Thalken's musical, based on Mark Singer's article Fantasia for Piano, follows a record producer who, after seeing his wife collapse onstage during a concert, sets out to salvage her career, transforming her into one of the world’s most acclaimed pianists. 

Stage management is by Kaleigh Bernier with general management by Joel Glassman.

For more information contact info@directorscompany.com.

The York Theatre Company presents
A ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERT

7:00 p.m. Performance
Dessert and wine immediately following for Premium and Mid-Premium Ticket Holders

Tennessee Williams’ legendary play The Glass Menagerie takes on new musical life in the form of Blue Roses. The classic story of a frustrated writer and his memories of his overbearing mother, his troubled sister, and the gentleman caller who will shatter their world is transformed into a haunting new musical from the team of composer Nancy Ford Charles (I’m Getting My Act Together…) and lyricist and librettist Mimi Turque.

Under the direction of Austin Pendleton (Fiddler on the Roof) and featuring Anita Gillette (Moonstruck), Piper Goodeve (Anne of Green Gables), Jeff Kready (Tootsie), and Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera), Blue Roses makes its New York concert premiere at the York.

Location
The York Theatre at Theatre at St. Jean's
150 East 76th Street
New York, NY 10021

For more information visit: York Theatre

KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS

This 100-year survey of gay and lesbian writers and characters on Broadway from 1920-2020 chronicles the long transformation from closeted writers and coded imagery on Broadway to more open depictions of gay and lesbian experience beginning in the 1970s and 80s. Featuring songs by Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim, Lisa Kron, Jerry Herman, Bill Finn and many more. With Tony nominees Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street) and Beth Malone (Fun Home), Klea Blackhurst, Jason Gotay, Howard McGillin, Terry Leung and Adam Kantor. Directed by Denis Jones (2019 Tony nominee for Tootsie); music directed by Andy Einhorn (Hello, Dolly!).

For more information visit: Kaufman Music Center

Jason Danieley hosts an evening of uplifting performances by some of Broadway’s brightest stars as they pay tribute to Marin Mazzie’s achievements and advocacy. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community (CSC). CSC is a global nonprofit that provides $50 million in free support and navigation services for patients and their loved ones each year.

One September 13, 2018, the Broadway legend passed away from ovarian cancer. A powerhouse performer and fierce patient advocate, Marin served as a CSC Champion. “Marin was deeply committed to using her platform to shed light on the multitude of challenges facing people living with cancer diagnosis,” Jason said. “Marin and I became CSC Champions because we strongly believed in its mission to help all people impacted by cancer by providing free services to cancer patients and their loved ones. Like Marin, this benefit will uplift, inspire, and empower.”

In addition to Jason, the following performers will also be a part of the tribute to Marin*: Liz Callaway, Victor Garber, Howard McGillin, Debra Monk, David Hyde Pierce, Karen Ziemba

Those unable to attend the benefit concert can honor Marin’s legacy by making a donation to CSC. As a special thank you, a gift of $25 or more will receive a limited-edition sunflower power wrist band in memory of the actress’s love of sunflowers which were an inspiration to her during her treatment.

To learn more about CSC, please visit www.cancersupportcommunity.org

All tickets include a three-course prix fixe, Wine, Beer, and Soda.
*Please note that all performances are subject to change at any time.

For more information visit: Liz Callaway

Howard to perform at Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater.
April 22, 2019 • 7 p.m.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Tickets $30-$40

A trip to the musical fountain of youth with Broadway’s king of the long runs. Howard McGillin immerses you in the healing waters of the American songbook accompanied by his long-time music director Joseph Thalken. You’ll leave feeling refreshed by his dazzling versions of your Broadway favorites. Bring a senior citizen!

Skip Kennon featured on the piano and his fabulous group of theater performers & friends are excited to bring to Feinstein’s/54 Below their celebration of Skip’s theater & film songs. The evening will span from his work for Disney to his songs from musicals that have been produced from New York to California. Featured performers will be Jenn Colella, Savannah Frazier, Howard McGillin, Jessica Molaskey, Cass Morgan, Nancy Opel, William Parry, Charlie Pollock, Leenya Rideout, Scott Robertson, Caesar Samayoa, Maureen Silliman, BD Wong

Purchase Tickets: 54 Below
Tickets: $35-45 / Premiums $70
Additional $6 if purchased at venue
$25 Food & Beverage minimum
Doors open at 8:45 p.m.

Celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year with your loved one on Saturday, February 10, 2018 – and two of Broadway’s greatest performers – Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin, under the direction of composer Steven Lutvak.

Tickets are $110/person for Conservancy members and $125/person for non-members. Beginning at 7 p.m., the evening includes cocktails, dinner, concert, and dessert with the artists.

Limited VIP Tickets are $250/person and include a special 6 – 7 p.m. cocktail reception and moderated Q & A with the artists in the beautiful mezzanine-level Morning Room, followed by dinner, concert, and dessert.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

“The Heavyweights” return with their madcap, rambunctious, three-man concert of Little Shop of Horrors, featuring special guest star Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera, Gigi)! Join us for this celebration of storytelling, no matter what size or shape you might be, at Feinstein’s/54 Below! These comedic and vocal powerhouses will show you that it doesn’t matter what you look like to get the girl, wish the grass was greener, fight the monster, or fall in love.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: Feinstein's/54 Below

The American Theatre Wing is thrilled to announce that Natalie Cortez, Gavin Creel, Santino Fontana, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Beth Malone, Howard McGillin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, and Taylor Trensch will perform at its annual Gala on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). The Centennial Gala will celebrate the power of musical theater in American life over the past 100 years.

The funds raised at the Gala will provide vital support for the Wing’s programs, which champion theatrical excellence at every stage and ensure that American Theatre has a dynamic and diverse future.

The evening includes cocktails, dinner, and performances. For tickets and more information, please contact Jeremiah Hernandez by calling (212) 765.0606 or emailing gala@thewing.org.

For more information visit:
American Theatre Wing
Theatermania

The event raised about $3 million and drew more than 1,000 guests to Cipriani Wall Street to support the memorial and museum, which remember and honor the 2,983 victims who died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993.

The memorial and museum’s chairman is Michael R. Bloomberg, founder and CEO of Bloomberg LP, the parent of Bloomberg News.

To read more about this event click HERE

SONDHEIM AT SEVEN, a gala benefit for the Off-Broadway company IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE, scheduled for Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York. For more details visit: IrishRep.org

INTRODUCED BY ANGELA LANSBURY
directed & arranged by Charlotte Moore
full orchestra and chorus under the direction of John Bell

Featuring performances by: Nancy Anderson, Len Cariou, Michael Cerveris, Melissa Errico, Mark Evans, Danielle Ferland, Malcolm Gets, Ken Jennings, Jeremy Jordan, Donna Kane, Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin, Ciaran Sheehan, Ryan Silverman, Max Von Essen and special surprise guests!

The lead-up to the Tony Awards, set for June 11, is filled with luncheons, cocktails, and various photo ops. This in addition to the eight shows a week often required of those whose productions are still being staged. The show must go on, as they say, and the last big hurrah is the Tony Honors Cocktail Party, held Monday at the Sofitel hotel in New York.

As part of this special recognition, Judy McLane and Howard McGillin performed a song from Chess (“Someone Else’s Story”) and The Phantom of the Opera (“The Music of the Night”), respectively. By the end of the last ballad, several could be seen wiping tears, including Dear Evan Hansen’s Tony–nominated actress Rachel Bay Jones.

Read more about the cocktail party Vogue.com

54 Below welcomes back Broadway’s beloved leading man Howard McGillin. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Cover charge $30 - $40
Premiums $65
$25 Food & Beverage Minimum
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

For more details and to order tickets Click Here.

McCallum Theatre • Wednesday, April 20, 2016 • 6:30 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit
McCallumTheatre.com or call (866) 889-2787.