* Countdown to the Tony Awards <br />* Kerry Butler releases album <br />* Outer Critics Circle announces awards. <br />* Charles Busch to guest star in Debra & Mary's Night on the Town. <br /><br />Read more at <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.BroadwayBulletin.com">http://www.BroadwayBulletin.com</a> <br /><br />This past Sunday a concert was taped at Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center which featured a pool of Tony Award contenders. Performers from Xanadu, In the Heights, South Pacific, Gypsy, Cry Baby, Passing Strange, Sunday in the Park with George, A Catered Affair, Little Mermaid, and Grease performed numbers for the invitation only audience. The concert will air in NY on June 7th on CBS. Check local listings for broadcast times. <br /><br />Kerry Butler recently released her debut record. Composed of Kerry's interpretations of Disney classics, Faith Trust and Pixie Dust is a unique collection of songs. Kerry will perform selections from the album tomorrow night, May 15th, at 5:30 at the Barnes and Noble on 66th and Broadway. A portion of the proceeds will benefit World Vision. <br /><br />The Outer Critics Circle just announced it's award winners for the 2007-09 season. August: Osage County took home Outstanding New Broadway Play, while Outstanding New Broadway Musical was a tie between Xanadu and Young Frankenstein. Harold Pinter's The Homecoming took the Outstanding Revival of a Play and South Pacific received the Outstanding Revival of a Musical award. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday May 22nd at Sardi's. <br /><br />Debra and Mary's Night on the Town will feature the multi-talented playwrite/actor/singer Charles Busch as a special guest on May 19th at 8:30 at the Cornelia Street Cafe. Call 212-989-9319 for reservations. <br /><br />Read more at <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.BroadwayBulletin.com">http://www.BroadwayBulletin.com</a>
