EVENT ARCHIVES

Join singer/musical director and sheet music archivist Michael Lavine on October 10th for a program honoring the Broadway composer and cabaret artist Arthur Siegel. Arthur wrote the music for many of the songs in the NEW FACES Broadway shows of 1952, 1956, 1962 and 1968. He mainly collaborated with June Carroll, but in later years, Arthur wrote with other lyricists. He musically directed most of Ben Bagley’s Revisited cd’s over the years, providing arrangements and also singing on them! Michael will be joined by a number of Broadway and Cabaret artists, who will be presenting songs by Arthur. Michael will also tell some stories of his friendship with Arthur. Performers lined up to entertain: Steven Brinberg, Fay DeWitt, Natalie Douglas, Jay Aubrey Jones, Jon Peterson, T. Oliver Reid, Steve Ross, Sandy Stewart, KT Sullivan, and Sara Zahn. VIDEO

Board members Michael Lavine and Tom Toce will be producing a concert to celebrate the 100th birthday of songwriter Lew Spence. Lew’s song "Nice ‘n’ Easy" was made famous by Frank Sinatra; "That Face" was introduced by Fred Astaire and later recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Barbra Streisand, among others. Lew left a legacy of standards, originally recorded by Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Dinah Shore, and many others. The concert will feature interviews and performances by some of Lew’s friends. Besides Michael and Tom, there will be performances by Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, Roger Schore, Cynthia Crane, Lew’s goddaughter Oliviana Halus-Griep, Evelyn Halus, and some cabaret and Broadway favorites. VIDEO

Longtime members will recall that Jon Weber has appeared before us countless times, although usually as a musical director. Within and beyond the environs of APSS venues, Jon has backed Shana Farr, Melissa Mulder, both KT and Stacy Sullivan, and performed with Stevie Wonder, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheney, Buddy Rich, Stanley Turrentine, Maynard Ferguson, Freddie Hubbard, and Dick Hyman. He’s known for playing jazz, post-bop, fusion, and stride. Jon also writes songs, many of which were featured on his critically acclaimed album Simple Complex. Guests are vocalist Nicolas King and writer/radio host Mia Berman. Producer- Jerry Osterberg. VIDEO

Show business tour de force and seven time Tony Award winning producer Jamie deRoy, brings her star packed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show to us. It will be directed by Barry Kleinbort, her long-time director. The Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret series has been attracting New York audiences for nearly 30 years. This time performers who light up the marquees of cabaret, theater music and comedy will light up our screen at home as we join together for a fun filled afternoon during these unprecedented times. The program will be presented on ZOOM, utilizing previously taped videos from various clubs, with a chance to interact with the guests after the fact on ZOOM. Guests booked are: Christina Bianco, Charles Busch, David Buskin, Paula Dione Ingram, Karen Mason, and Mauricio Martinez See Bios. VIDEO

Will Friedwald presents NAT KING COLE: The author of the new biography, STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF NAT KING COLE, presents a video-centric retrospective of the career of the great popular vocalist and jazz pianist. "Mr. Friedwald knows everything there is to know about his subject and presents it in a readable fashion, and his biography will be the last word about Nat King Cole for many years to come." (Terry Teachout, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL) Includes rare performance of footage of Nat King Cole singing all of his iconic hits, including 'Nature Boy,' 'Mona Lisa' and 'Unforgettable.' VIDEO

With performances by Mark Nadler, Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch, Heather Mac Rae, Aaron Lee Battle, Barbara Walsh, Jim Wann, Lumiri Tubo, Linda Purl, and Daryl Sherman. Also- Amanda McBroom on The Johnny Mercer Foundation, Laurence Maslon on Mercer on Broadway and Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint with Johnny Mercer, the Singer. VIDEO

They sing! They play! A change of plan as Danny Bacher and Marilyn Lester pay tribute to nine instrumental virtuosos who also vocalize––from trumpeters Louis Armstrong and Clark Terry to Clarinetist Benny Goodman to violinist (and trumpet player) Ray Nance, and more! Jon Weber also adds his virtuosity to the program. VIDEO

16th Annual Songwriter Event, produced by Sandi Durell, features Benjamin Scheuer (The Lion, 2021 Kleban Prize Winner), father and son writing team ER Dr. Jeff and Jacob (university student) Foy, Grammy nominated Nicole Zuraitis, Musical Theater composer/lyricist (Jonathan Larson Grant +) Sam Willmott, Alan Schmuckler (TV's Showtime, Kleban prize winner +), Jamie de Roy (7 time Tony Winning Producer) with Tony Winner Christiane Noll, New York Theatre Barn's Joe Barros, Douglas Cohen (Drama League Award Nominee, much more) + surprise guest! VIDEO

Dino Paul Crocetti (1917-1995) was a star of recordings, movies, television, radio, live concerts and personal appearances. Whether working with partners like Jerry Lewis or Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr., his fellow Rat-Packers, Dean was always the King of Cool. He could croon a love song with insouciant ease, and barely had to lift a finger or wiggle an eyebrow to get a laugh. In this unique presentation, the APSS's board members Bill Boggs and Will Friedwald will survey Dean's unique career, with a special emphasis on rare and wonderful moments from the greatest of TV series, THE DEAN MARTIN SHOW. Featuring special surprise guests! VIDEO