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2009 STAGE/ BROADWAY/ RECORDING NEWS
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NOVEMBER
Jbara performs for BMI Musical Theatre Workshop CD
On Nov. 10, 2009, Greg recorded "My Van" (Music by Daniel Israel, Lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz) for the "No More Revivals" CD, featuring songs written by members & alumni of the Tony-honored musical theatre writers' workshop. The Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight release will also feature such Broadway talents as Hunter Bell, Stephanie Block, Kerry Butler, Nick Blaemire, Kelli O'Hara, & many more.
Excerpt from "My Van" (© Broadcast Music, Inc.; used with permission):
Or use this link to the MP3. (1 min. 54 sec / 3.49 MB)
Jbara, Kowalik, more at Salon 2009
Broadway Cares hosted their fourth annual Salon on Nov. 2, 2009, at Ron Pobuda's fab penthouse with its splendid view of Central Park. The theme was "I Used to Dance Around the Living Room." Hosted by Chris Noth, guest stars included Bobbie Eakes, Ann Harada, Cady Huffman, Gregory Jbara, Trent Kowalik, Kate Shindle, and Kevin Spirtas.
Greg sang "Will the Sun Ever Shine" from Home on the Range and shared a brief anecdote about how his mom helped him and his siblings to be comfortable at school dances.Trent's official site/blog has his Photos & Report.
More about the event at Broadway Cares' Salon 2009 Page
Billy Elliot's dad drops by Scarsdale High
LoHud Theatre Blog via Google cache - November 2
by Peter D. Kramer
"The Play That Changed My Life"
(Greg reveals that it actually wasn't a play at all.)
by 'Steve on Broadway' (sob) - November 5
Huffington Post Interview with Greg
by Jon Chattman - November 6
(Gregory Jbara mention.)
MSN.FoxSports.com - originally NYPost.com - by Janon Fisher
Lunch, Learn, and Pass the Tony, Please
Juilliard Journal Online - November Edition
by Liesel Allen Yeager
The Columbia Daily Spectator's THE EYE Interview
by Leslie Ribovich - November 19
New "Something To Offer" Interview Aired Nov. 21
Something to Offer with host Anne Marie Offer, featured a new interview with Greg on Nov. 21, 2009 in the NYC viewing area and streamed online. Greg has been a past guest of the show, his most recent prior interview having premiered on Apr. 4, 2009.
MNN.org / Channel 56. NY TW 56/17 / RCN 83 / VRZN 34
Visit AMO Productions Web Site(Logo © AMO Productions)
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OCTOBER
2009 contract/schedule Billy Elliot news:
October 5, 2009, we officially reported the news that Greg had signed on for another year with BE on Broadway.
Jbara Reads 'Winnie the Pooh' at Great Children's Read
Gregory Jbara read A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh as part of the
Great Children's Read on Sun. Oct. 4, 2009.
Sponsored by the New York Times.
Press: BWW | (Photos) TM PB
Meeting a TONY and Drama Desk Award Winning Actor at Terrace in the Sky's Fall Sunday Brunch
Roberta On the Arts - October 25
SEPTEMBER
Greg "Takes" The Cue
Read the September 1 interview.
Gregory Jbara at Avenue Q closing on Broadway
September 13, 2009
TheaterMania.com - by Tristan Fuge
Greg & Kids' Town Hall Meeting
This event took place on September 15.
KidsNightonBroadway
BroadwayWorld story.
2009 Broadway Flea Market
Press coverage of the September 27 event:
BroadwayCares.org Flea Mkt Autograph & Photo Booth
Playbill story
TheaterMania story
AUGUST
Hear Greg's Downstage Center Interview
Greg joins host Howard Sherman on Downstage Center Aug. 3, 2009. Greg's hour long interview, which was taped on July 16, 2009, can be heard on American Theatre Wing: Downstage Center - Gregory Jbara, as well as via RSS feed or iTunes.
Leave comments about the interview at ATW's Blog.
Read the Press Release. | Press links: Playbill | BWW | TheaterMania
Greg sang National Anthem Aug. 3, 2009
Gregory Jbara sang "The Star Spangled Banner" at the New York Mets vs Arizona Diamondbacks game on Aug. 3, 2009, after which Greg and family watched the game together at Citi Field, courtesy of New York Mets.
Photo of Greg's sons with "Mr. Met" | Fan-recorded/posted YouTube Video(Logos © MLB.)
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JULY
Greg at Broadway Artists Alliance
BroadwayWorld.com - July 30
Tony Awards 2009: Gregory Jbara
(Interview; English translation plus link to original French article)
Regard en Coulisse - July 15
by Sébastien Fevre
JUNE
Tony Nominee Jbara Believes Billy Elliot Role Has Made Him a Better Actor
Playbill.com - June 4
by Andrew Gans
"Working Class Dad" #20: Erin Whyland Interviews Greg
© Broadway.com - June 6
BWW TV: 2009 Tony Moments - Gregory Jbara (TV Content)
BroadwayWorld.com - June 7
Interview with Tony Award Winner Gregory Jbara (Video)
TheaterMania.com - June 7
MAY
If You're Good to Mama Concert May 10, 2009
Sun May 10, 2009 - 7:30 PM, Benefit concert at NYC's LGBT Community Center.
Performers List / More Info: GayCenter.org - Mother's Day Concert("The Center" logo © LGBT Community Center NYC.)
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Greg Judges "Best of the Buskers" Auditions
Greg was an audition judge for "Best of the Buskers" at Time Square Alliance, Duffy Square, on May 11, 2009.
More info at TimesSquareNYC.org.
Greg in 'Artists for Workers Choice' PSA
May 11
Playbill.com's Cue & A: Gregory Jbara
Playbill.com - May 12
by Ernio Hernandez
TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee - Gregory Jbara
BroadwayWorld.com - May 18
APRIL
Gregory Jbara Digs Deep to be 'Billy Elliot's' Dad
The Improper interview (PDF)
by Iris Wiener
MARCH
TDF Interview
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
ASTEP Cabaret Benefit for Shanti Bhavan
The Metropolitan Room, on the evening of Jan. 6, 2009, was the setting for A.S.T.E.P. in the Right Direction: A Benefit for Shanti Bhavan. The benfit was produced by and featured BE child guardian Elizabeth Daniels. Also featured were performances by guardians Amanda Grundy, Katherine Malak and cast member Stephanie Kurtzuba. Greg was among those in attendance.
ASTEP (Artists Striving To End Poverty)'s Shanti Bhavan Project provides educational opportunities and support to children of extreme poverty in India.
More: Metropolitan Room benefit page and ASTEP's Shanti Bhavan page.
Florida Players Presents Master Class with Greg
Florida Players, University of Florida's student-run theatre company, hosted a free master class taught by Gregory Jbara. The master class gave insight into the experiences of a professional actor.
Jbara also gave valuable acting tips by providing feedback on select student performances.
Jbara's two-hour master class was held Jan. 26, 2009, in the Constans Theatre of the Nadine McGuire Theatre & Dance Pavilion at UFL. This informative, professional workshop was open to students of all majors.
Read the full PDF press release @ FloridaPlayers.org
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