Posted in Adaumbelle, Comedy, Entertainment, Movie/Film/Motion Picture, Music, Other, Television, Theatre, tagged "Adaumbelle's Quest", Carrie Manolakos, Morgan Karr, The Bitter End on December 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Be sure to catch fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participant Morgan Karr and Carrie Manolakos this Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30pm at The Bitter End in NYC (147 Bleecker Street). Together, these two powerhouse vocalists will bring you a mix of original music and funkified pop songs! Audiences can expect to hear twits on hits by John Mayer, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, and many others.
Take a break this holiday season for an evening of talent and song! Tickets are $10 at the door and NO drink minimum…
Posted in Adaumbelle, Comedy, Entertainment, Movie/Film/Motion Picture, Music, Other, Television, Theatre, tagged "Adaumbelle's Quest", "Samantha Newark", Adam Kantor, Adam Rapp, Adam Reich, Adam Rothenberg, Alison Fraser, Amy Bizjak, Amy Rutberg, Andrew Barbato, Andrew Kober, Andy Karl, Anika Larsen, Ann Harada, Ann Walker, Anna Marie Sell, Anne Brummel, Ari Gold, Arnie Burton, Autumn Hurlbert, Ben Roberts, Ben Strothmann, Benjamin Holmes, Benny Marchant, Bill Graber, Billy Mitchell, Billy Porter, Billy Stritch, Birdie Carroll, Bobby Steggert, Brandon Walker, Brett Teresa, Bryan White, Cara Reichel, Carolee Carmello, Carrie Cimma, CeyJay Ja-mos, Charles Busch, Charles Messina, Chip Zien, Chris Hardwick, Christian Campbell, Christina Bianco, Christine Ebersole, Christine Pedi, Cortes Alexander, Cubby Bernstein, Curtis Holbrook, Daphne Rubin-Vega, David Caudle, Deidre Goodwin, Del Shores, Derrick Baskin, Derrick Trumbly, Douglas Sills, Drew Brody, Dustin Diamond, Dyllun Von Ritter, Eddie Sarfaty, Eric Michael Krop, Erik Sisco, Farah Bala, Francis Jue, Gavin Creel, Glenn Weill, Hedda Lettuce, Heidi Blickenstaff, Ian Knauer, J.B. Ghuman Jr., James Monroe Iglehart, Jan Maxwell, Jared Gertner, Jason Dottley, Jason Mitchell, Jay Brannan, jeff bowen, Jeff Hiller, Jeff Seabaugh, Jefferson Mays, Jeffrey Solomon, Jenn Colella, Jenn Furman, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jenny D. Green, Jesse Gage, Jim Caruso, Jo Dee Messina, Joanna Gleason, John Tartaglia, Jonathan Reid Gealt, Jonathan Walker, Jose Llana, Joshua Henry, Joshua Rivedal, Julie Halston, Julie Reiber, Justin Sayre, Justin Stein, Kate Pazakis, Keenan Caldwell, Keith Knobbs, Keith Lichtman, Kelli O'Hara, Kelly Nichols, LaQuet Sharnell, Lara Siebert, Lauren Roth, Lee Aaron Rosen, Lee Lessack, Leigh Ann Larkin, Leslie Jordan, Levi Kreis, Linda Eder, Liz McCartney, Lucas Steele, Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf, Manuel Herrera, Mark Mozingo, Mark Philip Compton, Mark Price, Mark Snyder, Martha Wash, Marty Thomas, Mary Testa, Max Von Essen, Megan Reinking, Michael Creighton, Michael Feinstein, Michael Hirstreet, Michael McElroy, Michael Roberts, Michael Stever, Michael West, Mike Doyle, Morgan Karr, Naked Eddie, Nancy Anderson, Natascia Diaz, Olivia Newton-John, Paul Colaizzo, Rachel Fox, Rebecca Budig, Reesa Graham, Rick Delaney, Robb Sapp, Rori Nogee, Rory O'Malley, Rue McClanahan, Ryan Scott Oliver, Sally Schwab, Sarah Saltzberg, Scott Alan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Seth Bisen-Hersh, Shayna Steele, Stacie Greenwell, Stuart Williams, Su Thomas Hendrickson, Sydney Park, Tim Di Pasqua, Tino Coury, Tom D'Angora, Tom Pelphrey, Tovah Feldshuh, Troy Miller, Wendy Liebman, William F. Brown, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Xanthe Elbrick, Zachary Infante, Zak Resnick on December 7, 2010| 4 Comments »
Photo by Ben Strothmann
I am so honored to be celebrating my 2nd Anniversary here at “Adaumbelle’s Quest.” It has been very exciting to have the continued opportunity to bring my love of entertainment and interviewing to so many people. I’m very humbled by the growth of “Adaumbelle’s Quest” in this second year and hope that this expansion continues.
I may be the face of this site, but “Adaumbelle’s Quest” would not be without each and everyone of you:
Every performer and artist I have had the opportunity to interview. The fact that you took time out of your lives to answer my questions is truly a dream come true for me.
Every press agent who has taken the time to help me get so many of my participants. I would not have been able to interview them without your assistance!
Each and every person who takes the time to read “Adaumbelle’s Quest,” whether it’s on a daily, weekly, monthly, or a whenever I can basis. I’m thrilled to have your support and the reality that I have fans is another dream come true for me.
My many friends who provide me with guidance and support, allow me to talk their ear off about ideas, always there to answer my infinite amount of computer questions, and those who help me with my logos, business cards, and buttons. How would I manage this all on my own? I’m so lucky to have you in my life!
ITBA for your support and giving me a place to meet other theater bloggers.
My family for their constant love and support.
Photo by Ben Strothmann
So once again, thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of the time, support, and love you give to me and this site. I’m amazed by these two years, not only of the growth of this site, but how this site has affected my personal growth. I’m so fortunate to have it and I don’t take anyone who has ever had an interaction with this site for granted. Thank you for sticking by me and I hope you all continue to do so!
2. Who has been your best and worst interview? You’ll have to wait for the book on this one! (hahahaha)…Seriously though, I just feel fortunate I’ve gotten to interview everyone I have because it’s been a dream of mine to be part of the entertainment community and I finally feel like I’m starting to move in.
3. What are some of the most popular answers? That’s really tough because everyone is so individualized in their answers, but if I had to choose, many people answer Meryl Streep when I ask “Who is the one person you haven’t worked with that you would like to?”
It’s pretty divided between Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts or they don’t like corporate coffee places when I ask “Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts?” It’s also pretty divided between “Superman” or “Wonder Woman,” though every now and then someone gets upset I only give choices for DC Comics. The reasoning behind that is growing up I wasn’t a big comic book fan, so when I watched superhero cartoons on TV, I didn’t know one was DC and one was Marvel. To me it was just a superhero. Plus, when I was thinking of these questions, I thought if two superheros were to have it out, it would be “Superman” and “Wonder Woman.”
For “Boxers or Briefs”…most people answer boxer briefs, but briefs do seem to win out more over boxes, unless they go commando.
4. Favorite place to write? My apartment and sometimes on vacation, but anywhere that can just allow me to be with my thoughts and little distraction.
5. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “The impossible is something that hasn’t been tried”–Ernst Bulova. “You can’t get a yes without asking the question.”–Bob Trautman.
6. What’s your proudest moment? The moment I realized I am finally living the life I always dreamed for myself, just in a completely different way than I imagined.
7. Favorite way to spend your day off? Sleeping in, going to the gym, catching up on TV shows, hanging with friends, taking a nap, going for a walk, or drinking a vanilla chai tea latte.
8. Favorite skin care product? Origins…Perfect World Toner, Perfect World for Eyes, Matte Scientist (which they recently discontinued…please bring it back!), Never A Dull Moment, Skin Diver, Checks and Balances, and Firefighter. I also used to love Susan Lucci’s hair care products and her Youthful Essence Microdermabrasion.
9. Favorite TV Show? I’m sure there are many more, but this is what I could remember. Now: “90210,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Brothers and Sisters,” “Modern Family,” “Glee,” “Cougar Town,” “Mike and Molly,” “Hot in Cleveland,” and “Raising Hope.” Then: “The Golden Girls,” “Family Ties,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Saved By The Bell,” “California Dreams,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Melrose Place,” “Donna Reed,” “Bewitched,” “Punky Brewster,” “Mr. Belvedere,” “Diff’rent Strokes,” “Silver Spoons,” “He-Man,” “She-Ra,” “GI Joe,” “Superfriends,” “Wonder Woman,” “Ellen” (TV sitcom), “The Class,” “Gobots,” “Jem and the Holograms,” “Bette,” “Sordid Lives: The Series,” “It’s All Relative,” “Strong Medicine,” “Any Day Now,” and “The Practice.”
10. Favorite Comedian? Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Liebman, Sandra Bernhard, Jessica Kirson, Leslie Jordan, Chelsea Handler, and Julie Halston.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
11. Favorite kind of sundae? Cookies & Cream ice cream with rainbow sprinkles.
12. Peanut Butter: Crunchy or Smooth? Smooth, so it spreads perfectly when I make my yummy peanut butter and cheese sandwiches!
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Music, Other, Television, Theatre, tagged "Adaumbelle's Quest", "Showtime at the Apollo", Amateur Night, Morgan Karr on August 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participant Morgan Karr is performing in Amateur Night for “Showtime at the Apollo” this Wednesday, August 18 at 7:30pm! Help Morgan advance to the next round by going and applauding super loud for him! He’s a talent that should be heard, so mark those calendars for this Wednesday, jump on the “A” train or “Harlem Line” on Metro North, and go to the famous Apollo Theater to help Morgan advance to the next round!
The Apollo Theater is located at 253 West 125th Street
Tickets are $17, $22, or $27. Click here to purchase!
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, tagged "Not The Same: The Music and Lyrics of Bobby Cronin", Andrew Samonsky, Anne Fraser Thomas, Autumn Hurlbert, Brian Gallagher, Celisse Henderson, Erik Sisco, George Psomas, Kate Pazakis, LaQuet Sharnell, Lisa Brescia, Marla Mindelle, Morgan Karr, Rachel Potter, The Metropolitan Room on March 28, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Tonight I attended “Not The Same: The Music & Lyrics of Bobby Cronin” at one of New York City’s most famous cabaret spaces, The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street). Debuting mostly new music, Bobby Cronin continues to shine as a songwriter/composer. Many of the songs tonight were from upcoming projects while a few classic Cronin songs were mixed in such as “8:01” and “Dear Daddy.” His music speaks to many different levels and touches upon a multitude emotions. From realizing you are in love to recounting all the losers you’ve dated to pushing through your own self discovery, Bobby’s got a song to match. Assembling some of the hottest young talent around: fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participants Erik Sisco, Kate Pazakis, Morgan Karr, the upcoming LaQuet Sharnell and Autumn Hurlbert as well as Andrew Samonsky, Celisse Henderson, Anne Fraser Thomas, Lisa Brescia, Marla Mindelle, Rachel Potter, Brian Gallagher, & George Psomas, these performers hit all the high notes with such skill & perfection. Definitely keep your eyes peeled and your ears perked because Bobby’s music is going to continue on and tonight’s performers are our future stars…so thank you Bobby for sharing your talent with the world and for having tomorrow’s future perform it today!
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, tagged "'TIL DEATH DO US PART", "(Un)Lucky In Love", "Adaumbelle's Quest", "Caty Bridgewater", "The Beaten Path", "The Untitled Project", Andrew Samonsky, Anne Fraser Thomas, Autumn Hurlbert, Bobby Cronin, Brian Gallagher, Celisse Henderson, Chad Kimball, Erik Sisco, George Psomas, Kate Pazakis, LaQuet Sharnell, Lisa Brescia, Maria Mindelle, Morgan Karr, Rachel Potter, Ravi Roth, The Metropolitan Room on March 24, 2010| 1 Comment »
Join fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participants Bobby Cronin, Chad Kimball, Kate Pazakis, Erik Sisco, Morgan Karr, and upcoming participant LaQuet Sharnell for ONE NIGHT ONLY in “Not The Same: The Music & Lyrics of Bobby Cronin” this Sunday, March 28 at 7pm at The Metropolitan Room. Joining them will be Autumn Hurlbert, Lisa Brescia, Andrew Samonsky, Celisse Henderson, Brian Gallagher, Maria Mindelle, Ravi Roth, George Psomas, Rachel Potter, and Anne Fraser Thomas.
Come hear some of your favorite Bobby Cronin music along with plenty of new material from many of his upcoming projects including: “The Beaten Path,” “Til Death Do Us Part,” “Caty Bridgewater,” “The Untitled Project,” “(Un)Lucky In Love.”
There is a $15 cover charge + 2 beverage minimum. Reservations can be made by calling 212-206-0440.
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Theatre, tagged "All Shook Up", "Edges", "Everyday Rapture", "Green Eyes", "Morgan Karr: An Awfully Big Adventure", "Not Wanted On The Voyage", "Rated RSO: The Music of Ryan Scott Oliver", "Spring Awakening", "The Boy in the Bubble", "The Boys Are Coming Home", "The Wild Party", "VOTE! The Musical", Andrew Lippa, Bartini, Joe's Pub, Morgan Karr, Ryan Scott Oliver on March 21, 2010| 1 Comment »
Morgan Karr is another one of our next generation actors to keep your eyes on. He has a powerful voice, personality and a great stage presence! From Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional shows to concert performances, Morgan Karr is the man about town. He’s performed in Broadway’s “Spring Awakening,” Off-Broadway’s “Everyday Rapture,” and the Fringe Festival hit “VOTE! The Musical.” Regionally, he has been seen in “All Shook Up” at the Ogunquit Playhouse, “Green Eyes” at Theatre Building of Chicago, and American Music Theatre Project’s productions of “The Boy in the Bubble,” “The Boys Are Coming Home,” “Not Wanted On The Voyage,” Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party,” and “Edges.” His one-man show “Morgan Karr: An Awfully Big Adventure” sold out Joe’s Pub. Morgan was also part of fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participant’s Ryan Scott Oliver’s sold out show “Rated RSO: The Music of Ryan Scott Oliver.” Catch Morgan rocking it out on Sunday, March 28 at 7pm at the Metropolitan Room in Bobby Cronin’s “Not The Same: The Music of Bobby Cronin” (fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participant) and with Anne Fraser Thomas on March 30 at 11pm at Bartini in New York City (642 10th Avenue, between 45th & 46th Street)! For more on Morgan, be sure to check out his website: http://www.morgankarr.com.
1. Who inspired you to become a performer? My grandfather continues to be my inspiration every day. I’m living the dream he wasn’t allowed to pursue. He was never encouraged to follow his dream. I’m so lucky to have my grandfather’s support, and every day I think about him and he inspires me. My family is a huge source of inspiration.
2. What is the highest and lowest note you can sing? I’ve never really sat down to figure this out. I know it gets pretty ugly when I try to actually sing low. I get scared when I see a low note on a piece of music haha. And as for how high I can sing? I’m not scared to find out if I can or can’t sing a note… so I just go for it. And it usually works out. Sometimes, however… it CAN be a hit or miss game haha.
3. Who is the one person you haven’t worked with that you would like to? There is a laundry list of people I’d love to work with. I’m a sponge when it comes to soaking up wisdom and stories from seasoned veterans! Watching Sherie Rene Scott, for example, during EVERYDAY RAPTURE was a master class every day. I’m also just starting out with my career so the list of people I WANT to work with… is miles longer than the people I HAVE worked with.
4. If you could dream about anyone while you sleep, who would it be? I don’t dream about people. I dream about adventures.
5. Favorite way to stay in shape? Walking in NYC on a spring day.
6. Boxers or Briefs? Boxer Briefs.
7. Favorite singer/musician? Stevie Wonder meets Ben Folds meets Luther Vandross meets Whitney Houston meets Dave Matthews Band.
8. Favorite quote? Be who you are and say what you feel…. because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind!
9. Favorite Website? http://www.iloveegg.com/egg_english.htm.
10. Superman or Wonder Woman? SUPERMAN. If you know one thing about me… know that Superman has a big place in my heart.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
11. Favorite ride at an amusement park? The Superman ride at Six Flags. original huh???
12. Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts? Tanto Dulce Cafe up in Harlem. Best coffee in the world with RAW SUGAR!! OOOOOOHHHh so good!
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, tagged "Darling", "Hemming and Hawing", "Mrs. Sharp", "Odyssey", "On Monday", "Song of The Dead Fairy", "The Ballad of Sara Berry", "The Plane Is Going Down", Andrew Kober, Eric Michael Krop, Joe's Pub, Kacie Sheik, Lindsay Mendez, Morgan Karr, Natalie Weiss, Ryan Scott Oliver, Stephen DeRosa on January 27, 2010| 3 Comments »
On Monday, January 25, 2010, I attended “Rated RSO: The Music of Ryan Scott Oliver” at Joe’s Pub. This was the first time I have ever heard Ryan’s music and I soon learned, I was in for a treat. His songs are very satirical & humorous, with some emotionally heavier, but they all tell a story or help push a story along. Ryan had quite a roster of performers which included: two fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participants Andrew Kober & Eric Michael Krop, along with Kacie Sheik, Natalie Weiss, Stephen DeRosa, Morgan Karr, and Lindsay Mendez. I particularly enjoyed all the songs from the shows “Darling” (book by Ryan Scott Oliver & Kirsten Guenther) & “Mrs. Sharp” (book by Ryan Scott Oliver & B.T. Ryback) as well as “Odyssey” sung by Eric Michael Krop, “Hemming and Hawing” sung by Andrew Kober and Kacie Sheik, “The Plane is Going Down” sung by Stephen DeRosa, “On Monday” sung by Natalie Weiss, and “The Ballad of Sara Berry” sung by Lindsay Mendez. The evening came to a rousing end with Morgan Karr, Lindsay Mendez, and company rocking the roof with “Song of the Dead Fairy.” It was a great way to end an enjoyable evening. For a complete song list and other coverage of the evening visit: http://www.crazytownblog.com/
Posted in Adaumbelle, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, tagged "Rated RSO: The Music of Ryan Scott Oliver", Andrew Kober, Eric Michael Krop, Joe's Pub, Kacie Sheik, Matt Cavenaugh, Matt Doyle, Morgan Karr, Natalie Weiss, Ryan Scott Oliver, Stephen DeRosa on January 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This Monday, January 25 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm, at Joe’s Pub, join 25 Broadway performers as they celebrate the music of multi award-winning composer, Ryan Scott Oliver. Produced by Joey Oliva & Katie Riegel (jokr productions) & John Johnson, this concert is gonna rock the roof! Performers include fellow “Adaumbelle’s Quest” participants Andrew Kober & Eric Michael Krop as well as Kacie Sheik, Matt Cavenaugh, Stephen DeRosa, Matt Doyle, Morgan Karr, and Natalie Weiss.
This is one show, you don’t want to miss! (Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door)
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