Times Square Chronicles
Still Waiting in the Wings
By Suzanna Bowling
May 3, 2020

The new film Still Waiting in the Wings is an all-star musical homage to Broadway. The film will be released worldwide on May 15, 2020, on DVD and all digital platforms. Directed by Q. Allan Brocka and written by Jeffrey A. Johns and Arie Gonzalez. The cast includes Jeffrey A. Johns, Joe Abraham, Rena Strober, Adam Huss, Blake Peyrot, Harrison White, and Rebekah Kochan, with special appearances by Nick Adams, Ed Asner, Carole Cook, Lee Meriwether, Patricia Richardson, Chita Rivera, Seth Rudetsky, Sally Struthers, Bruce Vilanch, and Cindy Williams.

The stars sing and dance while living the reality of slinging hash under the florescent lights at Times Square’s famed “Café Broadway.” The movie features original songs by Danny Abosch, Andrew Byrne, Ken Clifton, Arie Gonzalez, Paul Louis, Matthew Lee Robinson, Nick Santa Maria, Ruth Wallis, and Michael Whitney, with choreography by Cassie Nordgren, Arianna Hyatt, and Lee Martino.

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Plot Summary:

Still Waiting In The Wings follows the trials and triumphs of of actors waiting tables in Times Square. While dreaming of the Broadway stage, the reality of slinging hash under florescent lights mixes sweet aspirations with bitter drama. There’s no people like show people and there’s no telling what can happen when they’re pitted against each other. Nick Adams, Ed Asner, Carole Cook, Lee Meriwether, Patricia Richardson, Chita Rivera, Seth Rudetsky, Sally Struthers, Bruce Vilanch, and Cindy Williams round out this heartwarming homage to Broadway with some delightful cameos.

Awards

2 wins

2018
Garden State Film Festival
Won, Jury Award
Best Musical Feature
Jeffrey A. Johns (producer), Q. Allan Brocka (director) JJ Spotlight Productions

2017
Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
Won, Jury Award
Best Feature Film
Jeffrey A. Johns, Q. Allan Brocka JJ Spotlight Productions

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Bruce Vilanch, Davis Gaines, Carole Cook, JoAnne Worley Celebrate Carol Channing‘s 90th Feb. 21
By Andrew Gans
February 21, 2011

A special edition of The Actors Fund’s Musical Monday series will be held Feb. 21 in the lobby of Los Angeles’ Pantages Theatre to celebrate the 90th birthday of Broadway legend Carol Channing.

Bruce Vilanch emcees the event, which also features the talents of Davis Gaines, Rose Marie, Mary Jo Catlett, Patricia Morison, Congreswoman Jackie Speier and former Hello, Dolly! stars Carole Cook and JoAnne Worley.

The artists, according to press notes, will “come together to honor Broadway’s original Dolly with memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes.”

Produced by John Bowab and Martin Wiviott, the evening begins at 7:30 PM with a cocktail reception followed by the 8:30 PM performance. Dessert and coffee will conclude the night.

Proceeds will go towards The Dr. Channing/Kullijian Foundation for the Arts and The Actors Fund’s comprehensive programs and services.

The Pantages Theater Lobby is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles. For tickets, priced $125, call (323) 933-9266, ext. 34.

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For some reason, these events go together: today’s the 71st Anniversary of The Wizard of OZ and on Sunday, August 15th, at 7:30 PM PDT at The Herbst Theater in San Francisco, REAF, The Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation holds its 16th annual presentation of “Help Is On The Way” called Help Is On The Way XVI.

It’s hard to believe The Wizard of OZ is a full 71 years young. In fact, it seems timeless. Music and songs from The Wizard of OZ are etched into my brain, in part because one of my favorite songs to sing at The Alley in Oakland, is If I Only Had A Brain.

But it is 71 years yound, so it’s important to stop and consider the impact this awesome musical movie has had on American Culture. It has been translated in 40 languages, and been the basis for scores of reinterpretations, including the popular musical, The Wiz.

Which reminds this blogger why the link with Help Is On The Way XVI was made in my pea brain!

Over it history, REAF’s Help Is On The Way has featured performers from plays, movies, and musicals like The Wiz.

This year Leanne Borghesi, Carol Channing, Davis Gaines, La Toya London, Carole Cook, James Darren, Paula West, Bruce Vilanch, Kimberley Locke, and Melissa Manchester headline the performers as of this writing. And that list expands as we get closer to Sunday. You can get tickets for Help Is On The Way XVI at 415-273-1620.

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