Darren Sussman

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Bagels and Broadway a?" the radio show and podcast hosted by 5x Billboard Award winning media personality, Valerie Smaldone a?" brings entertainment notables, from Tony winners to hot newbies to audiences all over the planet, via radio or the world-wide web every Saturday at 9:05am. Valerie has another stellar lineup planned for Saturday, Oct. 19th. Audiences can tune in on radio at AM970, or by logging on to: http://www.am970TheAnswer.com.

Every Saturday morning on her radio show and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, award-winning broadcaster turned digital innovator, Valerie Smaldone brings entertainment notables, from Tony winners to hot newbies, to audiences all over the planet via the world-wide web. Join Valerie Smaldone this Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she welcomes a stellar lineup of talent including award winning singer-pianist Mark Nadler, who's performing his political cabaret, a?oeThe Old Razzle Dazzle-An Evening of Lies, Lying and Liarsa?? at the Laurie Beechman Theatre later this month. Nobody's safe, regardless of what side you're on!

Every Saturday morning on her radio show and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, award-winning broadcaster turned digital innovator, Valerie Smaldone brings entertainment notables, from Tony winners to hot newbies, to audiences all over the planet, thanks to the world-wide web. Join Valerie Smaldone this Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she welcomes a stellar lineup of talent including actor-singer Michael Longoria, who is about to release a new CD, Like They Do in the Movies, and appear at Green Room 42. Michael left his hometown of Hollywood to study at Tisch School of the Arts and made his Brodway debut in Hairspray. He is well known for his role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway, and has a new show, (Midtown Men), up his sleeve. Director Joshua Warr, who has two plays in rep this October at 13th St. Theatre, drops in to chat with Valerie about his company, Art of Warr Productions and the two shows, Stupid Fxxking Bird, by Aaron Posner and Pizza Man by Darlene Carviotto, which will run from Oct. 3rd through 27th.

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone, on Bagels and Broadway, this Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she welcomes movers and shakers from the Arts and the food world on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast.

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone, on Bagels and Broadway, this Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she welcomes movers and shakers from the Arts and the food world on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast.

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com. This week on Bagels and Broadway Valerie's special guests include:

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she presents a special broadcast titled: Bagels and Broadway: Art and Activism, Takin' it to the Streets.

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, where she welcomes entertainment personalities from stage and screen, and food lovers from around the world. This week, Valerie interviews TV star, Kate Walsh, (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice) to talk about about 'Itchy Pet Awareness Month,a?? the  fragrance she has relaunched after its debut 10 years ago, and her move to The Big Apple. 

Join Valerie Smaldone on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, this Saturday, August 10th at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she presents another exceptional group of interviews.

There's an explosion of interest in one-person theatrical shows in New York, and this week Valerie Smaldone, New York's 5x Billboard Award winning broadcaster and go-to 'voice of god announcer,' presents another exceptional group of interviews with three different actors, all doing solo performances in the city.

This Saturday July 27, Valerie Smaldone, New York's 5x Billboard Award winning broadcaster and go-to a?oevoice of god announcer,' presents another exceptional group of interviews on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway. The show recently celebrated its one year anniversary, presenting Broadway and entertainment movers and shakers, as well as cutting edge thinkers from the international food scene.

This Saturday July 20, Valerie Smaldone, New York's 5x Billboard Award winning broadcaster, presents another exceptional group of interviews on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway. The show just celebrated its one year anniversary last week presenting Broadway and entertainment movers and shakers, as well as cutting edge thinkers from the international food scene.

The South Florida Theatre League is proud to announce the launch of The Institute of Financial Wellness for the Arts (IFWA) to the South Florida theater and arts market at The Sandrell New River Arts Center on Thursday November 8th from 6 - 8pm.  The IFWA brings valuable financial education and planning solutions specifically focused for arts professionals, artists, and arts organizations.  

From food, entertainment, and nightlife entrepreneurs Darren Sussman and Roman Gambourg (FEN Group), SAMOVARCHIK, a new fast-casual establishment specializing in traditional Soviet food made fresh, delicious, and affordable, has announced a Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 special event open to the public on Thursday, October 19 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at 11 Stanton Street.

From food, entertainment, and nightlife entrepreneurs Darren Sussman and Roman Gambourg (FEN Group) comes Samovarchik, a new fast-casual establishment specializing in traditional Soviet food made fresh, delicious, and affordable. Samovarchik is located on Manhattan's Lower East Side at 11 Stanton Street, between Chrystie and Bowery, in a neighborhood with a rich tradition of eastern European food. Samovarchik is now open to the public.

The Drama League has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!

'Drunkle Vanya,' Three Day Hangover's refreshing adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya,' is extending again at Russian Samovar, 256 West 52nd Street, now through Saturday April 15.

'Drunkle Vanya,' Three Day Hangover's daring adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya,' is extending at Russian Samovar, 256 West 52nd Street, through March 4.  The six-character interactive and immersive production, in which the audience literally melts into the furniture of the decadently appointed Tolstoy Lounge, started an 8-week run on November 10, found its footing, and has now added eight more weeks through March 4.   Adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, and produced by Three Day Hangover, with Roman Gambourg, Darren Sussman, and Misha von Shats, 'Drunkle Vanya' will open officially on Friday February 3 at 7:30pm.

Ars Nova announces Nova Ball Remix, the non-profit's winter gala, which will take place on Monday, December 5 at Capitale (130 Bowery). Nova Ball Remix will celebrate Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 and the Broadway debuts of its writer and composer Dave Malloy, director Rachel Chavkin and originating producer Ars Nova. The evening features performances by Josh Groban, Denee Benton & the Broadway cast of The Great Comet, Heather Christian, Joe Iconis & Family, Anais Mitchel, Sky Pony, and more.