Historic Theatre Legend Roy A. Somlyo Passes Away at 83
Veteran television and theatrical producer Roy A. Somlyo, and the former president of the American Theatre Wing, has died at age 83. Somlyo had been battling cancer according to close associates. Somlyo produced or managed more than 100 shows on Broadway, London and on tour, and for television his efforts have produced over 50 network programs for which he won four Emmy Awards.
[title of show] Cast To Host Drama Desk Awards 5/18
The cast of [title of show], the original musical that will open on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in July, will host the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday, May 18, at 9:00 PM, it was announced by Robert R. Blume, Executive Producer of the awards ceremony, and William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk.
China Grill to Host Drama Desk Awards V.I.P. Reception
China Grill New York, Jeffrey Chodorow's popular Manhattan restaurant at 60 West 53rd Street, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will host a gala VIP reception for many of the theater world's luminaries on Sunday, May 20, 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM, immediately following the 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony held earlier in the evening at the FH LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center
Photo Flash: St. George Arts Society Initiative
On Monday, March 26th, the National Arts Club hosted The St. George's Society Arts Initiative, MC'd by Tony Award-winner Jim Dale and featuring a Panel Discussion moderated by Producer Margot Astrachan, entitled 'Demystifying the Theatre Awards, The Tonys, The Drama Desk Awards, and the Lucille Lortel Awards.'
Kristin Chenoweth to Host Drama Desk Awards, May 20
Kristin Chenoweth, the star of the Broadway musical stage who just finished her return to Broadway this season with her critically acclaimed performance in The Apple Tree, will host the 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday, May 20, at 9:00 PM.
Drama Desk Awards Broadcast Plans Announced
The 50th Annual Drama Desk Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 22, hosted by Harvey Fierstein, starring as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, will reach one of its largest audiences ever since it will be seen on PBS stations across the nation.
Drama Desk To Present Special Award to The Public Theater on May 22
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Drama Desk Awards, the organization has voted to present a special award to The Public Theater, also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, it was announced today by William Wolf, President of the Drama Desk, and Barbara Siegel, Chairperson of its Nominating Committee.
