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May 17, 2010
Rebecca spent six hours in a recording studio laying down vocal tracks for the demo recording of the romantic new musical, La Gioconda by Ed McNamee and Donya Lane. For more information about the project please visit La Gioconda.com. The story explores the relationship between Leonardo DiVinci (played by Lewis Cleale) and the mysterious Mona Lisa (played by Megan McGinnis). Rebecca created the role of Isabella D'Este (the wealthy art patron of the Renaissance) in the original showcase production seen at The Clurman Theatre in June of 2006 and also in the recording which will be available in September.
May 6, 2010
The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) opened at The Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 to rave reviews. Broadway World raves, "With its incredibly talented cast, hilarious writing and great tech, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) provides a lot of laughter and ultimately, a wonderful night at the theater." The Philadelphia Inquirer calls it a " Rollicking ode to Big Musicals that will make you blow your horn, start celebrating."
April 15, 2010
Rebecca will be performing at "Theatrical Thursdays" as part of the Musical Monday's series. She will be singing a song from Michael Ogborn's hilarious and touching musical, Cafe Puttanesca. She will be joined on stage by Jeffrey Coon, Mary Martello, Tracie Higgins and Lenora Nemetz. The one night only performance takes place at 6:30pm at The Jerry Orbach Theatre at The Snapple Center at 50th Street & Broadway, NYC. For reservations please visit musicalmondays.org.
April 13, 2010
Rehearsals begin for The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!). The cast of four includes Craig Fols (who is also directing), Sarah Gliko, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Rebecca. This comedic parody of musical theatre will surely be a show you won't want to miss! For ticket info visit walnutstreettheatre.org.
April 12, 2010
Rebecca will be recording two songs from Milton Granger's new musical, Castle Walk.
January 20, 2010
Rebecca will begin rehearsals for City Center Encores! production of Fanny. The production features George Hearn, Elena Shaddow and James Snyder among others. Fanny will be directed by Marc Bruni, choreographed by Lorin Latarro and conducted by Rob Berman. This will mark Rebecca's 4th production at Encores! The production runs from February 4-7 at the New York City Center. For tickets visit www.citycenter.org.
January 10, 2010
The production of Oliver! at The Walnut Street Theatre closed with some very tearful little pick-pockets. The production was well received by Philadelphia audiences and was one of the most successful productions in Walnut's history.
November 16, 2009
Rebecca was featured with Wallace Shawn on New York radio station WBAI, 99.5FM.
Wally read several of his new essays while Rebecca was featured singing The Vocalist Song from Wallace and Allen Shawn's play/opera, The Music Teacher.
October 20, 2009
Rehearsals begin for the Walnut Street Theatre's holiday production of the musical Oliver! Rebecca will be appearing as Mrs. Bedwin and she will be singing the lovely reprise of Where is Love? She is joined on stage with Hugh Panaro, Janine Divita and an incredible cast of 40 children, 22 adults and an adorable canine named Buddy. The show is directed by Mark Clemens, choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina, with musical direction by Douglas Lutz. For ticket information please visit www.walnutstreettheatre.org.
March 24 - October 16, 2009
Rebecca underwent treatment for Stage II A Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She had surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York under the delicate knife of Dr. Eric Genden. She then received chemotherapy at The University of Pennsylvania's Perlman Center for Advanced Medicine under the supervision of Dr. John Glick. Radiation therapy followed under the direction of Dr. Eli Glatstein, also at The University of Pennsylvania. Rebecca is currently cancer free but will continue to be monitored closely for the next several years.
February 28, 2009
Rebecca will be a special guest artist along with Julia Murney at James Barbour's concert, Love Songs, at SARDI’S (234 West 44th Street – between Broadway & Eighth Avenue). Concert is at 9:30pm and dinner seating begins at 8:30pm. Tickets may be purchased through Smartix or by calling 212-868-4444.
February 21, 2009
Rebecca will be joing the Broadway diva Natalie Toro for her cabaret show at The Metropolitan Room (34 W 22nd St. between 5 & 6th Avneues) at 9:45pm. Rebecca will be Natalie's guest artist for the evening and will join her in a very special song from her new album. For tickets and more information please visit The Metropolitan Room.
February 5-8, 2009
Rebecca will be performing in the City Center Encores! production of Music In The Air starring Kristin Chenoweth, Douglas Sills, Sierra Boggess and the legendary Marni Nixon. For tickets and more information please visit City Center.
December 1-5, 2008
Rebecca took part in the 29 hour industry reading of the new musical, Silas. Based on the book by George Eliot, Silas featured Bradley Dean as the title character with music and lyrics by Grey Garden's Bruce Coughlin and Michael Korie, direction by Meridee Stein and music direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett.
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December 1, 2008
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November 9, 2008
A Tale of Two Cities closed on Broadway after 33 previews and 60 performances.
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October 21, 2008
A Tale of Two Cities and Georges DuBoeuf wines partnered for a reception for New York restaurant and liquor store owners aboard the Bateau New York. Rebecca, along with TOTC producer, Ron Sharpe, sang selections from the show.
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September 29, 2008
Members of the cast of A Tale of Two Cities recorded "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" for the cd Carols For a Cure. The album benefits Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. To order your copy of Carols For a Cure - 10th Anniversary Collectors Edition, please visit Broadway Cares.
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August 1, 2008
Wallace and Allen Shawn's, The Music Teacher, is reviewed by Joseph Dalton in the August 2008 issue of Opera News Magazine. "After the set-piece ends, the score takes a few unexpected turns, most successfully in a bit of cocktail piano followed by a lullaby, sung with seductive ease by soprano, Rebecca Robbins." To order a copy of The Music Teacher, featuring Sarah Wolfson, Jeffrey Picon, Jason Forbach, Wallace Shawn, Parker Posey and Rebecca Robbins, please visit Bridge Records. You can also hear Rebecca's "seductive" lullaby by clicking on the recordings link, under The Music Teacher.
July 14, 2008
Tale of Two Cities rehearsals began. The cast performed the opening number, and the Act I finale for a media presentation after only three days of rehearsal. To see the video, visit Broadway.com , or YouTube. Ticket are selling fast, several previews are already sold out. To order tickets, please visit Telecharge.
May 7, 2008
Rebecca has been cast in the Broadway production of A Tale of Two Cities. Previews begin on August 19 and the official opening date is September 18 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. For ticket information please visit Telecharge or visit the show's website at www.talemusical.com.
March 2008
The Music Teacher: An Opera by Allen Shawn and Wallace Shawn is released on Bridge Records. The album features Sarah Wolfson, Jeffrey Picon, Jason Forbach and Rebecca with narration by Wallace Shawn and Parker Posey. The chamber ensemble is conducted by Timothy Long. To purchase a copy please visit the Bridge Records website.
November 26-30, 2007
Rebecca took part in the industry reading of the new musical, Silas. Based on the book by George Eliot, Silas featured Bradley Dean as the title character and Donna Lynne Champlin as Dolly Winthrop, with music and lyrics by Grey Garden's Bruce Coughlin and Michael Korie, direction by Meridee Stein and music direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett.
November 11, 2007
The Music Teacher cast recording has been picked up by Bridge Records and will be released commercially this spring. You can hear Rebecca's song now by clicking here, The Vocalist's Song. Music by Allen Shawn and Lyrics by Wallace Shawn. The Music Teacher was produced off-Broadway in 2006 by The New Group.
November 1, 2007
Tale of Two Cities video clip was feautred on Broadway World. Watch for Rebecca in the graveyard scenes. See Video.
October 26 & 27, 2007
The world premier performances of A Tale of Two Cities at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Check out the gallery page for opening night photos.
October 8, 2007
September 4, 2007
Rebecca will begin rehearsals for the world premier, pre-Broadway production of Jill Santoriello's A Tale of Two Cities. The show will begin previews on October 13 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, with opening night October 26 and running through November 18. The show will be under the direction of Michael Donald Edwards, with choreography by Warren Carlyle, and music direction by Gerald Steichen. Read more.
July 14, 2007
Rebecca, along with New York City Opera and nationally renowned conductor Gerald Steichen, and Bass-Baritone, Christopher Dickerson will perform "A Salute to the Tonys" concert at the Woodbridge Country Club in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
June, 2007
Rebecca can be heard on the radio singing a commercial for the New York Lottery - Millionaire's Club along with Jennifer Hope Wills. The commercial is set to the tune of the Habanera from Bizet's Carmen and can be heard in the New York/New Jersey region.
March 7-10, 2007
Rebecca will perform with the New York Philharmonic in their production of My Fair Lady starring Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, and Brian Dennehy; directed by James Brennan and under the baton of Maestro Rob Fisher.
February 15, 2007
Rebecca will premier the opening number from Michael Ogborn's newest musical, Tulipomania at the BMI Smoker. The piece was commissioned by The Arden Theatre in Philadelphia and will be premiered there next year.
January 7-9, 2007
Rebecca will reprise her role as "The Vocalist" in the cast recording of Wallace and Allen Shawn's play/opera, The Music Teacher, which debuted off-Broadway last year with The New Group at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
November 9, 2006
Rebecca will record the new musical The Man Who Would Be King with music by Neil Berg, lyrics by DJ Salisbury and music direction by Wendy Cavett.
October 9, 16, 30, November 13, December 4, 2006
Rebecca will take part in several private presentaions of Jill Santoriello's A Tale of Two Cities at The Marriott Marquis in Times Square as well as The Hyatt in Morristown, NJ.
October 2, 2006
Rebecca will record a demo of David A. Austin's new musical, Writing Arthur, produced by Jennifer Malone and Roy Miller, starring Lisa Howard.
August 28, 2006
Rebecca will take part in an industry reading of David A. Austin's new musical, Writing Arthur, at Manhattan Theatre Club.
August 19, 2006
Rebecca will perform at a concert event for New York City Opera at The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center with Gerald Steichen at the piano.
July 24, 2006
June 1-11, 2006
Rebecca will play the role of Isabella D'Este in the romantic new musical, La Gioconda by Donya Lane and Ed McNamee with direction by Michael Unger at The Clurman Theater, Theatre Row. For ticket and other information visit the show's website at www.lagioconda.com.
May 16-22, 2006
Rebecca will reprise her role as Vengeance in a reading of the upcoming Broadway musical, A Tale of Two Cities by Jill Santoriello under the direction of Michael Donald Edwards and music direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavitt. The reading will take place on May 22 at 7pm on the stage of The Hilton Theatre.
March 2006
Rebecca will begin recording her demo, Nobody Else But Me. Samples are available under the recordings button of this website or you can contact Rebecca directly for a hard copy. Recorded and engineered by Mark Bradley Miller, photography by Tommy Hitchcock.
February 21-April 9, 2006
Rebecca will create the role of The Vocalist in Wallace Shawn's new play/opera, The Music Teacher with lyrics by his brother, Allen Shawn. Produced by The New Group at The Minetta Lane Theatre under the direction of Tom Cairns, music direction by Timothy Long and choreography by David Neuman.
November 8, 2005-January 8, 2006
Rebecca will play the role of Madame de la Grande Bouche (a.k.a. the Wardrobe) in The Walnut Street Theatre's production of Disney's Beauty and The Beast. Directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with music direction by Doug Lutz.
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