Broadway’s James Stovall
from Jersey Boys Titus Burgess A Special Uptown Arts Stroll
2006 Event on MONDAY, JUNE 5th! BRIDGING
SOULS…with Music Joey Cord from the Cufflinks JAMES STOVALL
& Friends present a musical cabaret celebrating the power of music to
transcend differences and to build cultural and artistic bridges! This cabaret
of gifted new and legendary artists will benefit the service organization
for the entertainment industry, The Actors’ Fund of America. The featured
special guests will be Joey Cord from the Cufflinks, and Multiple Award
Winner, Lillias White, currently On Broadway as Momma Morton in Chicago…and
many more! At Coogan’s Restaurant – 4015
Broadway at 169th Street Dinner at 8:00 pm (cash bar and full
menu available) Showtime at 9:00
pm Cover/Contribution: $12 in advance (with RSVP) $15 at the
door RSVP by calling (212) 569 – 5800/ (212) 928 –
1234 Email: wahiarts@yahoo.com
Broadway star
Lillias White
Abbie Holcombe Greta Herron Linzey Jones Joyce Stovall & Thos
Shipley Greta Herron Linzey Jones Joyce Stovall J
For Immediate Release:
MANHATTAN TIMES
Mike Fitelson, Editor
(212) 569 – 5800/(917) 842 – 6291 cell
A SPECIAL UPTOWN ARTS STROLL 2006 EVENT:
Broadway Actor JAMES STOVALL & FRIENDS present “BUILDING
BRIDGES…with Music!”
A musical cabaret
to benefit the Actors’ Fund of America bringing together the talents of
Broadway legends and up and coming new artists on UPPER BROADWAY at Coogan’s on
June 5th!
On Monday, June 5th at 8:00 pm,
the Uptown Arts Stroll presents “Building Bridges…with Music”
celebrating the power of music to transcend differences and to build cultural
and artistic bridges throughout New York City. A veteran of eight Broadway and
many Off Broadway shows (including leads in RAGTIME, THE ROCKY HORROR
SHOW, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, THE LIFE, DESSA ROSE, DREAMGIRLS – 20TH
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT) actor/singer JAMES STOVALL invites up and
coming new stars: Titus Burgess
(currently in JERSEY BOYS, was featured in GOOD VIBRATIONS);
newcomer LINZEY JONES; Classical/Jazz artists GRETA HERRON and JOYCE
STOVALL; honored as a special guest will be JOEY CORD (from the 60’s
recording group The Cufflinks, pioneer of public access TV); and, a
special guest star appearance by multiple Award Winner LILLIAS WHITE
(currently starring as “Momma Morton” in CHICAGO on Broadway); also ABBIE
HOLCOMBE & THOS SHIPLEY. The cabaret is a fundraising benefit for the
highly praised entertainment industry service organization, The Actors’ Fund of
America and all proceeds will be donated to this organization. This festive
evening will be hosted by Coogan’s Restaurant at 4015 Broadway at W. 169th
Street (212) 928 – 1234; there will be dinner served at 8:00pm (cash bar and
full menu available) and Showtime will be at 9:00pm. The contribution/cover
charge for the show is $12 (in advance via the RSVP line) and $15 at the door
on the evening of the cabaret. The RSVP numbers are (212) 569 – 5800/ (212) 928
- 1234
For further press and media information about the
cabaret or the Uptown Arts Stroll 2006, contact Mike Fitelson at (917) 842 –
6291/email: wahiarts@yahoo.com.
THE UPTOWN ARTS
STROLL 2006
With The Manhattan times as a lead sponsor and
coordinator, The UPTOWN ARTS STROLL 2006 – “BRIDGES” (“PUENTE”) This is a year
to build bridges and links between New York City communities through the
diverse spectrum of the Arts. Now in its fourth year, the Uptown Arts Stroll is
a unique opportunity for the community to get acquainted with the richness of
artistic talent in our neighborhoods of Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble
Hill. This will be three fantastic weeks of celebrating every aspect of the
creative, visual and performing arts. The website is www.artstroll.com;
for information call: (212) 569 – 5800.The 2006 Uptown Arts Stroll is scheduled
with events from June 3 – June 18, 2006, and the
Manhattan Times offers a published Guide with full listings for the Arts
Stroll.
THE ACTORS FUND
OF AMERICA
The Actors' Fund of America is a nationwide human
services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those
behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment. Founded in
1882, The Fund serves those in film, theatre, television, music, opera, and
dance with a broad spectrum of programs including comprehensive social
services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, emergency
financial assistance, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and
assisted living care. Administered from offices in New York, Los Angeles,
and Chicago, The Actors' Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services
for those who are in need, crisis, or transition.
Lynne Hoppe ,
Director of Communications
Tel: 212.221.7300 ext. 129
Fax: 212.536.7669
The Actors' Fund of America
729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10019