Erin Quill News

Casting call! BroadwayCon is seeking specialty acts for the second annual BroadwayCon Star To Be competition in partnership with the Jimmy Awards, the annual high school musical theatre showcase presented by The Broadway League Foundation. Up to ten finalists will be selected to perform on the BroadwayCon MainStage for a panel of three celebrity judges and a room full of fellow Broadway fans on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Asking any actor about their 'dream roles' is a pretty easy conversation starter. But that conversation is different and loaded for actors who aren't white/cis/non-disabled.

As part of its preparation for the upcoming new production of 'The Mikado,' New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) will host a public forum entitled 'The Mikado in the 21st Century' on Thursday, November 3rd (6PM) on the stage of The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (East 68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues). Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jonathan Jenkins Ichikawa,  a professor of philosophy at University of British Columbia and Gilbert & Sullivan expert and performer, the forum will continue a dialogue between the Asian-American theatrical community, the NYGASP staff & creative team, and members of the Gilbert & Sullivan audience at large. The discussion will cover a broad range of issues including awareness of orientalism in contemporary culture, the importance of diversity in casting, and the need for change in performance practice of The Mikado specifically. The panel will raise questions of how a repertory company can approach new ways of presenting a classic work while maintaining the work's artistic integrity as well as sharing the steps NYGASP is taking in the creation process for their new production of The Mikado opening December 28th and playing through January 8th at the Kaye Playhouse. 

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

This September, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT is proud to present the acclaimed, MAC Award-nominated variety show, Mark Hartman's LATE BREAKING STORIES, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 8pm at Iridium. The evening is hosted by Pianist/Music Director/Conductor MARK HARTMAN, with John Miller on bass, Ray Marchica on drums & special guest vocalists Dana Levinson, Paul Victor, Erin Quill & T. Oliver Reid.

The tony-winner has a message for white actors playing Asians: 'You're in the wrong part.'

The hashtag sharing stories of discrimination is being used in adjunct to the upcoming forum 'Beyond Orientalism.'

The company defends their casting choice despite the actor's non-Japanese appearance.

Haul out the holly and put up the tree because Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo TV's hit show The People's Couch) just brought his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to NYC for the 4rd year in a row! Featuring another high wattage, star power cast of performers from the worlds of Broadway, television, film and the music industry, this one night only extravaganza took place at The Cutting Room and will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org). BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Haul out the holly and put up the tree because Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo TV's hit show, 'The People's Couch') brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concertback to NYC for the 4th year in a row on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at The Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street).   Featuring another high wattage, star power cast of performers from the worlds of Broadway, Television, Film and the music industry, this one night only extravaganza will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org).  Seating is limited for this exclusive event and tickets will sell out quickly.

The Department of Music at Adelphi University is proud to present the latest installment of its Best of Broadway concerts titled Gold, Rubies and Pearls celebrating the anniversaries of many Broadway classics. The show is directed by Adelphi adjuncts Erin Quill, from the original Broadway company of the Tony award-winning Avenue Q, and Jad Bernardo, the award-winning musical director. The program will take place tonight, October 17, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, New York. This performance is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series which is generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.

The Department of Music at Adelphi University is proud to present the latest installment of its Best of Broadway concerts titled Gold, Rubies and Pearls celebrating the anniversaries of many Broadway classics. The show is directed by Adelphi adjuncts Erin Quill, from the original Broadway company of the Tony award-winning Avenue Q, and Jad Bernardo, the award-winning musical director. The program will take place on Saturday, October 17, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, New York. This performance is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series which is generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.

Topical humor has a short shelf life and a spoof of British foibles 130 years ago can be seen as racially offensive today.

After a public outcry, the National Asian Artists Project has cancelled its upcoming, all Asian-American production of SHOW BOAT. The classic musical, featuring music by Jerome Kern and book & lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, would have been directed by Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Tommy Tune.

On Sunday, December 7th, for the 3rd year in a row, TV Personality and Host, Scott Nevins (Bravo TV's 'The People's Couch') delivered his yearly gift to NYC, with his all-star benefit 'Sparkle: An All-Star Holiday Concert' for The Actors Fund, to a packed house at 42West. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Scott Nevins bring his star-studded holiday concert to benefit The Actors Fund to 42West on Sunday, December 7th. The evening promises to be a terrific musical event.

Haul out the holly and put up the tree because Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo TV's new hit The People's Couch) brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to NYC for the 3rd year in a row! Featuring another all-star cast of performers from the worlds of Broadway, Television, Film and the music industry, this one night only extravaganza will take place at 42West and will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org).

The long-running Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q just celebrated its 11th anniversary in New York last night, July 31 at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photo coverage below!

Star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert comes to Los Angeles for the first time with an exclusive and intimate performance at the Acme Theatre in Hollywood tonight, December 13th, 2013 at 7:30pm with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of The Actors Fund.