Friday, November 30, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Nov. 26-Dec. 12 - Rehearsals began this week for "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"

The rehearsal table

The Foley table






About the play from the author




Dec. 13-30
Bucks County Playhouse
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. This beloved American holiday classic, that tells the story of idealistic George Bailey as he considers his demise one fateful Christmas Eve, comes to captivating life with the help of an ensemble that brings over two dozen characters to the stage. It premiered in 1996 and has since been produced countless times around the country to critical acclaim.
Please join us for special post-show talkbacks following the matinee performances on December 19, December 22, and December 26.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Nov. 26-Justin takes in Broadway at Birdland's "Jim Caruso's Cast Party" with Amanda Green and Friends


Justin with Amanda Green

Justin with Trey Anastasio



"Jim Caruso's Cast Party"
                                    http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/174865/

Amanda Green & Friends


With Guests Jenn Colella, Ann Harada, Jay Johnson, Elle McLemore & Keala Settle

Come celebrate with this award winning performer and Broadway composer-lyricist along with a group of her fantastic Broadway friends, as they sing an evening of her hilarious and moving songs, including a few from her new and upcoming shows.

Amanda’s guests will include Jenn Colella (Chaplin), Ann Harada (“Smash”), Jay Johnson (Hands On A Hardbody), Elle McLemore (Bring It On) and Keala Settle (Hands On A Hardbody), plus an amazing surprise guest star or two!

Amanda Green is an award-winning Broadway composer-lyricist and performer. She has two shows opening on Broadway this season: Bring It On, for which she co-wrote the lyrics, is currently playing at The St. James Theater, and Hands On A Hardbody, for which she wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the music, collaborating with Trey Anastasio, bows at the Brooks Atkinson Theater February 23, 2012. Mr. Anastasio has also performed their songs with his bands Phish and TAB in concerts around the country from Colorado to Madison Square Garden. Also on Broadway, she wrote the lyrics for High Fidelity (music Tom Kitt; 2006). Tapped by the legendary Arthur Laurent, she wrote addtional lyrics for Hallelujah Baby! (Arena Stage, dir. by Arthur Laurents). She contributed two original songs to the new show Stars Of David (book Charles Busch) opening October 2012 at The Philadelphia Theater Company.

As a performer she has won two MAC Awards and a Bistro Award, and performs her songs everywhere from Birdland to Carnegie Hall to the Bluebird CafĂ© in Nashville. She is the winner of The Jonathan Larson Award for Excellence in Songwriting, and Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame Scholarship Award.

Other musicals: For The Love Of Tiffany (NY Fringe Festival; also co-starred); Up The Week Without A Paddle (LA Drama Critics Circle Nomination, Best Score). On TV she has written episodes of the popular Nick, Jr. animated musical series “The Wonder Pets.” She has also been a regular contributor of comic essays for Playboy Magazine. Put A Little Love In Your Mouth! The Songs Of Amanda Green is available on CD at www.greenpiecemusic.com

History of Birdland (since 1949):
http://www.birdlandjazz.com/history/

Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues on the west side of midtown Manhattan.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Nov. 25 - Justin to Co-Host New Hope Tree Lighting




Guarini in New Hope for tree lighting - phillyburbs.com: New Hope
By Gary Weckselblatt Staff Writer
Posted: Saturday, November 24, 2012 2:52 pm

NEW HOPE — Justin Guarini will be co-hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Sunday in New Hope.

Guarini, who grew up in Doylestown and became a national star with a second place finish on the American Idol TV show, will be at the community event from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

John Danaher of the New Hope Chamber of Commerce and producer of the festivities said Guarini wasn’t contacted until the last minute and agreed to attend.

Danaher, who owns Merging Music in New Hope, contacted Guarini’s father-in-law, who got in touch with the singer.

“It just all came together in about 20 minutes,” Danaher said. “I really give him a lot of credit. He’s always been willing to help out the community.”

Guarini will co-host the event with New Hope Mayor Laurence Keller at Ferry and Main streets. Things get started at 5 p.m. and Santa is expected to arrive at 6, Danaher said.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Nov. 22 - Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Video of Justin's Finale Performance



Justin was in the pre-parade for about 15 minutes, and then he was in the finale with Santa and Mrs. Santa:


                                        View the Video of Finale with Justin


Friday, November 16, 2012

Welcome to Justin Guarini World


Welcome.

There's just about anything you care to know about Justin Guarini here.  This is an archive, warehouse, scrapbook, attic, file cabinet, bookcase, cellar--whatever storage noun you can imagine--of old and new Justin data (dare I say "exhaustively"?) collected over the past decade.

Look around and enjoy.

Oh and share it, If You Wanna.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Nov. 22 - Justin will participate in the 93rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade




This year’s special musical guests include American Idol finalist Justin Guarini, Frenchie Davis from The Voice, the 90s R&B singers of “I Swear” and “I Can Love You Like That” All-4-One, two-time Grammy Winner Rita Coolidge, Kristen Alderson from General Hospital, Charlie McDermott of ABC’s The Middle, country singer Charlie Worsham, Disney Channel singer Coco Jones, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler, Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies and more.
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

"Special Guests"

Justin's FB:
[question]
Parade news?
[answer]
I'm doing the preshow, then performing in the finale.
Justin's Facebook

This year’s parade is set to kick off at 8:30 a.m. and end around noon. It will feature elaborate floats and massive balloon such as Cookie Monster, Elmo, The Lorax and more. Performers and special guests include American Idol finalist Justin Guarini, 90s R&B group All-4-One, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler and Philadelphia Phillie Ryan Howard. There will also be marching bands, Boy Scouts collecting canned goods and, of course, an appearance by Santa Claus.


6ABC LIVE VIDEO




Sunday, November 4, 2012

Nov. 4 - VIDEO of Justin's full episode of "Celebrity Ghost Stories" link added [BIO network has taken this video down 11.18.12]



The episode of Justin's "Celebrity Ghost Stories" aired last night, Saturday, November 3.

The BIO network has added the full episode video on their site.
It should stay up indefinitely.

(Justin's segment at the 21.55 mark)
Charo is attacked by a deranged spirit. William Mapother encounters the ghost of a woman from a leper colony. Justin Guarini is tormented by a family of unsettled spirits. Hope Dworaczyk is hounded by the ghost of a wheelchair-bound boy.