Streaming
Who Will Be Streaming the Fame Searching Crossover, A New Pop Musical?
“Who will become the next Crossover champion?” That’s the big question put forth by the effervescent Lila Selleck, played to the silly max by Annie Fang (InterAct Theatre’s Man of God), the flummoxed host of the newest singing competition show that is at the center of Green Light Group‘s new show, Crossover: A New Pop Musical that is premiering this month online. In the streaming pandemic world that we find ourselves somewhat trapped in, this new musical tries to enliven the format with a competing artistic twist. With an original book and score by Danielle E. Moore, and directed by Amanda Pasquini (Penn State’s Of Mice and Men), Crossover circles itself around the drama inside a televised singing contest; much like the more polished American Idol or The Voice, minus a few celebrity judges, and the competing artists that face off with one another, at least initially. The four female singers must utilize all of their skill and expertise in both writing and performing across numerous different genres, in the hopes to win the title of Crossover Champion.
It’s a two-hour sing song premise that seems ideally suited for a digital presentation, giving the four young women; Taylor J Mitchell (KCAC’s All Lives Don’t Matter) as Regina (“Reggie”) Carlyle, Boris Dansberry (Arden Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Maxine “Max” Green, Chelsea Cylinder (Broadway Theatre Of Pitman’s Peter Pan) as KC Parker, and Ali Walker (…Spelling Bee) as Hallie Harper, ample chance to shine and enlighten. When the four young hopefuls find themselves in a surprising tie in the regional competition, they decide, against their initial impulses, to rally together to form and compete on the national broadcast as the all-girl singing group, ‘Four-Way Tie‘. Each of the four come to the streaming table with some pretty good acting chops and some unique vocal stylings. They bond and fight their way through the bumpy uphill road to fame and infamy, with a special appearance by a famous rock star, Shea Stone, portrayed by Donovan Lockett (Theatre Horizon’s White) who throws a few twists and turns on their journey up to the stars. Weaving in and around the four is their one and only competitor, the solo male presence in this production, Chris Murphy Smith (Upper Darby Mainstage’s Big Fish) as the supposedly seductive but annoying Jack Tyler. Naturally the ladies have to learn a lot about one another and themselves as they ride that road to stardom. The obstacles are numerous, and the challenges neatly devised, with the final product arriving at the destination pretty well intact.
Crossover works hard to bridge and unpack a number of gender and sexuality issues that are both timely and uniquely crafted, while also throwing in some standard dealings with love and familial issues a plenty. This is all while singing out a score that tries hard to achieve. The songs find their way through the landscapes of dance pop, country, R&B, and rap, fairly successfully, although not remarkably, challenging the vocal capabilities of the artists, particularly when the four try their best to harmonize. Mitchell’s “Heartbreaker/Traitor” sings out the strongest of the bunch, getting the closest to a standout, as the cast, as a whole, try their best to deliver the show’s somewhat overly simplified message, that “love between women, romantic or otherwise, is something to sing about.” I feel you, although I wasn’t quite with you all the way.
The New York City premiere of Crossover: A New Pop Musical is being streaming Saturday, December 12th at 8:00pm as part of the 2020 Rogue Theater Festival. Crossover will be presented virtually as a live stream. Tickets are $12.00 and are available through the Rogue Theater Festival’s ShowTix4U Page. A link to the performance will be sent with each ticket purchase.
The show is produced by Chelsea Cylinder and Danielle E. Moore. Moore, the Writer, Composer/Lyricist, Co-Producer, Music Director of Crossover, is an NYC-based writer and producer, and is also the Executive Director of Green Light Group Productions, a production firm devoted to the creative development and production of new works across stage, screen, and new media whose New York City credits include GATSBY, a new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, as well as an original musical about the life of Audrey Hepburn.
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Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: Bau: Artist at War With Executive Producer Richard Allen
Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several unforeseen circumstances we are doing the show zoom style.
We originally planned to air this January 27th for Holocaust Remembrance Day but our guest was in Israel, so we are so proud that today on Live From the Hotel Edison, owner Suzanna Bowling sits down with Bau: Artist at War with Executive Producer Richard Allen.
Bau, Artist at War tells the true story of Joseph Bau, a Polish-born Israeli artist whose life was forever altered by the atrocities of World War II. Imprisoned in the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp from 1942 to 1945, Bau used his artistic talents and wit to survive and aid others. His skills as a forger, creating false IDs, helped hundreds of prisoners escape the horrors of the Nazi regime. Amid this backdrop of unimaginable suffering, Bau found love with Rebecca, a fellow prisoner and Resistance worker, whom he married in a secret ceremony in the women’s barracks–a moment immortalized in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List. The film follows Joseph’s journey through the Płaszów camp, his time at Oskar Schindler’s factory in Brünnlitz, and his later fight for justice against his Nazi oppressors, all while weaving in the tender love story that sustained him. Bau, Artist at War is poised to leave an indelible mark on the resilience of the human spirit.
I am so grateful to my guest Richard Allen.
We are so proud because the show and our guests are featured on the TV screens in the lobby and the hotel rooms.
Thank-you Magda Katz for videoing and creating the content to go live, and Rommel Gopez and The Hotel Edison for their kindness and hospitality.
We are so thrilled that Variety Entertainment News just named us one of Summer’s Best Picks in the category of Best Television, Radio, Podcasts. The company we are in, has made us so humbled, grateful and motivated to continue.
“The Daily Geek Report” has also named host Suzanna Bowling on the list of Most Engaging Hosts.
You can catch us on the following platforms:
Pandora:
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Robert L. Dilenschneider is founder and chairman of The Dilenschneider Group, a global public relations and communications consulting firm headquartered in New York City. The former CEO of Hill and Knowlton, Inc., he is also author of 23 books, including the best-selling “Power and Influence.”His newest book new book Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership is a new, inspirational book addressing the need for character as a vital dimension in public and private life. Drawing on his expertise as a leadership advisor, Dilenschneider explores the lives of 31 influential individuals across various fields, from politics and science to religion, whose character-driven leadership left an indelible mark on the world.
t2C had a chance to discuss this fascinating book, along with finding out if there is such a thing as courage, integrity, or leadership in this country anymore.
Mr. Dilenschneider was a former Member of the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross, and serves on the Advisory Boards of the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and the College of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Dilenschneider joined the Board of Trustees of the Institute of International Education in 1989 and currently sits on the Executive Committee, Special Events and Advancement Committee, and Vision and Outreach Committee.
Video filmed by Magda Katz
“Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is filmed from the Hotel Edison.
In this episode T2C’s publisher and owner Suzanna Bowling talks with Juan Pablo Di Pace, Argentinian/Italian actor, filmmaker, dancer, and musician, Juan Pablo Di Pace has seamlessly moved across different mediums in show-business since 2002. As an actor, he played Fernando on Netflix’s #1 sitcom “Fuller House”, Jesus Christ on NBC’s “A.D. The Bible Continues”, Mamma Mia! (2008), starred in Paramount’s film Dashing In December and others. As a writer/producer he created the stage show Act One/An Evening With, a cabaret produced in the US and Spain. Currently, he has written/directed/produced and starred in the feature film DUINO -an emotional coming-of-age tour de force about memory, art, parenting, and the impressionable nature of falling in love for the first time. Juan Pablo is developing two more films. In musicals, he has appeared in Chicago the Musical (West End) and starred as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Spain), Danny Zucco in Grease (Trieste), and Juan in Joaquin Sabina’s More Than 100 Lies (Spain). As a dancer he performed with Sylvie Guillem in Bolero and was a semi-finalist on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” He has performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, headlining The Music Of George Michael and has released original music, “Te Senti,” “Fall On Me,” “Be Ready,” “Just A Feeling,” available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.
Juan will be at 54 Below October 4th and 5th.
I am so grateful to my guest Juan Pablo Di Pace.
We are so proud because the show and our guests are now featured on the TV screens in the lobby and the hotel rooms.
Thank-you Magda Katz for videoing and creating the content to go live, Rommel Gopez and The Hotel Edison for their kindness and hospitality.
We are so proud and thrilled that Variety Entertainment News just named us one of Summer’s Best Picks in the category of Best Television, Radio, Podcasts. The company we are in, has made us so humbled, grateful and motivated to continue.
“The Daily Geek Report” has also named host Suzanna Bowling on the list of Most Engaging Hosts. Thank-you so much for recognizing us and thank-you Eileen Shapiro who has helped us get noticed, we are so grateful.
You can catch us on the following platforms:
Pandora:
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/live-from-the-edison-hotel-times-square-chronicles-presents/PC:1001084740
Stitcher:
https://www.stitcher.com/show/1084740
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Amazon:
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“Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is filmed from the Hotel Edison.
In this episode T2C’s publisher and owner Suzanna Bowling talks with Allison Eden and Michel Simon Hall.
Allison is the visionary artist who created the look at Serendipity 3, which opened in September on 47th Street, in Times Square. Today, she stands as a pioneer in the design world, captivating audiences worldwide with her innovative glass and stone mosaic masterpieces. To see Allison’s work and learn more click here. On 9/11 Allison found out she was pregnant as the plane hit the first tower.
Michael just created the lead role of Alfred Pennyworth for Warner Brother’s new immersive Wayne Enterprises Experience in NYC and is currently the creator and lead producer of the new immersive romantic musical comedy The Ironworkers’ Hayride. As related to today’s interview, during the 9/11 attacks, Michael was a citizen volunteer at the Chelsea Piers Support Center. Working around the clock during that first week, he preserved a large body of paper artifacts that documented how the center was run while serving thousands of people in need. As a result he created the multimedia ensemble mediation Pieces of Paper – Aspirations of 9/11. For the 10th anniversary of 9/11 it was presented at HERE Arts Center and the Irondale Center, featuring an original soundscape by minimalist composer/pianist Anton Batagov and trailblazing cellist Matt Haimovitz. Michael considers this an evolving reflection on tremendous humanity and solidarity that rose to serve those in need, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. michaelsimonhall.
I am so grateful to my guest Allison Eden and Michel Simon Hall.
We are so proud because the show and our guests are now featured on the TV screens in the lobby and the hotel rooms. We were also gifted a poster in the lobby.
Thank-you Magda Katz for videoing and creating the content to go live, Rommel Gopez and The Hotel Edison for their kindness and hospitality.
We are so proud and thrilled that Variety Entertainment News just named us one of Summer’s Best Picks in the category of Best Television, Radio, Podcasts. The company we are in, has made us so humbled, grateful and motivated to continue.
“The Daily Geek Report” has also named host Suzanna Bowling on the list of Most Engaging Hosts. Thank-you so much for recognizing us and thank-you Eileen Shapiro who has helped us get noticed, we are so grateful.
You can catch us on the following platforms:
Pandora:
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/live-from-the-edison-hotel-times-square-chronicles-presents/PC:1001084740
Stitcher:
https://www.stitcher.com/show/1084740
Spotify:
Amazon:
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e3ac5922-ada8-4868-b531-12d06e0576d3
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-the-edison-hotel-times-square-chronicles-presents/id1731059092
The first-ever Wonderama Wonder Games took center stage in New York’s iconic Times Square, creating a thrilling new tradition that brought together games from around the world—games that everyone could play right at the crossroads of the world. The event, featuring Wonderama Chuckie and headlined by David Osmond, delivered an unforgettable experience, transforming Times Square into a vibrant playground for participants and spectators alike.
Chuckie
The Wonderama Wonder Games kicked off with electrifying performances, setting the tone for a day of fun and excitement. Ms. Ally’s Dance Studio energized the crowd with a “Wonder Dance” to the Wonderama theme song remix by world champion DJ, DJ Shiftee. Following the performances, the games began in earnest, with participants diving into a variety of activities, including the high-energy “Circles of Pies,” the chaotic fun of “Bucket Heads Splat,” and the new crowd-favorite “Human Ring Toss aka Rama Ring Toss.”
David Osmond
The festivities concluded on a high note with a spectacular lineup of musical performances, featuring South African artist and American Idol finalist Stefan Benz among others. The music, games, and community spirit combined to create a truly special day in the heart of the city.
Wonderama extends its deepest gratitude to our partners, the Times Square Alliance, and One Times Square—home of the Wonderama WonderWall—for their support in making this event a reality. Their collaboration helped us transform one of the world’s top tourist destinations into a hub of global games and entertainment.
The Wonderama Wonder Games not only brought joy and excitement to Times Square but also laid the foundation for a new tradition that we hope will continue for years to come. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a resounding success.
For more information about the Wonderama Wonder Games and future events, please visit
WonderamaTV.com http://wonderamatv.com.
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