The Provincetown Theater and producer Rich Aronstein debut the first “Broadway Concert Series” which started in July and continues through August with three more cabaret-style concerts featuring well-known Broadway and TV performers.

“To my knowledge, this is the first time this theater has brought in a Broadway concert series,” says Aronstein.

A quick 10-minute walk from Commercial Street, the Provincetown Theater offers a creative mix of professional, semi-professional and talented non-professional productions. The company emphasizes a mixture of staged readings, original plays and works by established playwrights, but this is something new for them. This summer’s three remaining shows offer sassy celebrities, showstoppers and even a little skin.
“The Buds of Broadway,” starring Anthony Rapp & Telly Leung, makes its world premiere for two nights only on August 14 and 15.

Perhaps best recognized for his recurring role as “Wes” in the hit Fox series “Glee,” Telly Leung recently starred in the Broadway revival of “Godspell” and originated the role of Boq in the Chicago company of “Wicked.” Anthony Rapp starred opposite Idina Menzel in the Broadway Musical “If/Then” and is best known for originating the role of ‘Mark Cohen’ in Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award-winning rock opera “Rent” for which he shares an OBIE Award with the rest of the cast.

These two buds first met on the “Rent” tour and their friendship continues with frequent collaborations. “Buds” will feature an eclectic mix of music including pop, R&B, Broadway, and rock with standout solos and duets from the show that began it all, “Rent.”

Emmy Award winning comedy writer Bruce Vilanch hits The Provincetown Theater during “Carnival Week,” August 20-21-22, with special guests The Skivvies and Broadway’s Nick Adams.

Having written for Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Paul Lynde and many others, Vilanch plans to share some of his best stories about life with Hollywood celebrities. Also a consummate performer Vilanch starred as “Edna Turnblatt” in the hit musical “Hairspray” on Broadway and appeared as himself in the documentary film “Get Bruce!”

Joining Bruce on the stage the “musically thrilling” undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies will actually undress as they perform their distinctive mash-ups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele. This YouTube sensation has been called “smart, sophisticated…ingenious,” by The Wall Street Journal and Out Magazine says, “The Skivvies have managed to carve out a niche that we never knew needed to exist: part Weird Al- parody and part sexy burlesque…and unusual explosion of satire and sultry.”

The excitement doesn’t end there; “Broadway Bares'” Nick Adams and “Queer as Folk’s” Randy Harrison will join the team to fill the stage with more music and man-parts.
When Tony-nominated sisters Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway combine musical forces, their equally splendid voices harmonize in great songs and witty banter, as “Sibling Revelry” closes out the concert series on August 28 and 29. First presented in New York and now having its Provincetown premiere, this show continues to sell out halls across the U.S. and abroad.

Though they have each made name for themselves separately, Ann as an acclaimed pop/jazz singer and songwriter and Liz as a Broadway veteran and recording artist, together this duo has been called “two exuberant, limitless talents.” The show features Broadway hits from “Chicago,” “Wicked” and “Cats” to rousing renditions of jazz and pop standards.

The Broadway Concert Series is certain to become a Ptown tradition, so spend your hot August nights with glamour, comedy and music. We’re so certain that you’ll want to attend all of these events that, for a limited time, Edge Media Network is offering a pair free tickets. To get them just head over to our giveaway center and enter to win. (http://www.edgeptown.com/giveaways/theatre)

The Broadway Concert Series at The Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street
Provincetown.

“The Buds of Broadway” runs August 14 and 15
“Bruce Vilanch and Special Guests: The Skivvies” runs August 20 – 22
“Sibling Revelry” runs August 28 and 29

For tickets and more information, call 508-487-7487 or visit www.provincetowntheater.org.

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“Trevor LIVE closes a historic year for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community as the tragic losses of young people have caused a resounding national outcry calling for an end to the bullying aimed at LGBTQ young people,” said Charles Robbins, Executive Director of The Trevor Project. “This event honors vanguards Kathy Griffin and Levi Strauss & Co. who are helping to usher in positive cultural change in this country. Their contributions to the LGBTQ community have always been significant, but especially recently, when young people looking for role models needed them, Kathy Griffin and Levi Strauss & Co. made their voices heard.”

WHAT:
“Trevor LIVE,” an evening of irreverent comedy, music and awards benefitting The Trevor Project, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

WHEN:
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

WHERE:
The Hollywood Palladium
6215 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA

WHO:
Honoring: Kathy Griffin, Trevor Life Award and Levi Strauss & Co., Trevor Hope Award

Performances by: Wayne Brady, The Dan Band, Taye Diggs & Idina Menzel, Neil Patrick Harris & James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Telly Leung, Sarah Silverman, and Tracie Thoms

With Celebrity Guests: Jessica Alba, Will Arnett, Skylar Astin, Kristin Bauer, Meredith Baxter, Cat Cora, Rachael Harris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Anna Kendrick, Jane Lynch and the cast of Glee, Joe Manganiello, Dave Navarro, Amy Poehler, and Brittany Snow

Live Auctioneer: Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christieâ€s Los Angeles

TICKETS:
Individual and group tickets for the dinner and show or the show alone are available at http://bit.ly/TrevorLIVEtickets. Individual ticket prices start at $100 (show only), with Titanium tickets (priority dinner seating, Celebrity VIP reception and Gift Bag) at $1,500.

ABOUT THE TREVOR PROJECT:
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its free and confidential lifeline, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy. For more information, visit www.TheTrevorProject.org.
Trevor LIVE at the Hollywood Palladium is the signature annual event of The Trevor Project and this year has both a new name and a new location. As always, this December event brings together top entertainers and corporate leaders to support the organizationâ€s lifesaving initiatives, including its free and confidential lifeline, suicide prevention workshops, community outreach, advocacy efforts and educational resources. (More at www.thetrevorproject.org/trevorlive)

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