Photo Flash: WCS Honors Hillary Clinton at Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 13, 2014
The Wildlife Conservation Society honored tonight Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton, and WCS Trustee Diane Christensen for their commitments to saving elephants and protecting wildlife and wild places. Held at the WCS Central Park Zoo, the event-titled 'An Elephant's Tale'-highlighted the conservation plight of elephant populations in the forests and savannas of Africa and efforts to protect them from the illegal ivory trade.
lyasah Shabazz, Daughter of Malcolm X, to Speak at African Burial Ground's 2014 Juneteenth Celebration
by Courtnie Mele
- Jun 12, 2014
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended. General Order No. 3 stated, "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are
Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards Dinner
by Walter McBride
- Jun 10, 2014
Musical theatre performers MARY LOU BARBER, EDWARD PLEASANT and BEN RAUCH performed dramatic readings of excerpts from The Very Reverend James Parks Morton's forthcoming memoir at the 12th Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards gala last week, June 5 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This is the first time in the history of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) awards dinner that a theatrical event has been presented. BroadwayWorld brings youphotos from inside the event below!
Mary Lou Barber, Edward Pleasant and Ben Rauch Perform at 2014 Interfaith Awards Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 5, 2014
Musical theatre performers MARY LOU BARBER, EDWARD PLEASANT and BEN RAUCH will be performing dramatic readings of excerpts from The Very Reverend James Parks Morton's forthcoming memoir at the 12th Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards gala tonight, June 5 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This is the first time in the history of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) awards dinner that a theatrical event has been presented.
Aretha Franklin to Return to Fox Theatre, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 3, 2014
Known around the world by her first name, the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin will return to The Fox Theatre, on Saturday, November 8th at 8 pm. Tickets start at $65 and will be available for purchase this Friday, June 6 at 10 AM at www.FoxTheatre.org, by calling 855-285-8499 or at The Fox Theatre Ticket Office.
Berrett-Kohler Releases John Hope Bryant's Second Book
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 2, 2014
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Berrett-Kohler will release its second book by John Hope Bryant, entitled How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class on June 2, 2014. The book will be available in Barnes&Noblebookstores, and online at Amazon.com,BAM!, IndieBound,iTunes.
Mary Lou Barber, Edward Pleasant and Ben Rauch to Perform at 2014 Interfaith Awards Gala, 6/5
by BWW News Desk
- May 30, 2014
Musical theatre performers MARY LOU BARBER, EDWARD PLEASANT and BEN RAUCH will be performing dramatic readings of excerpts from The Very Reverend James Parks Morton's forthcoming memoir at the 12th Annual James Parks Morton Interfaith Awards gala on Thursday, June 5 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This is the first time in the history of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) awards dinner that a theatrical event has been presented.
MadLab Presents WHAT IF? Improv Show, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk
- May 30, 2014
What if Einstein remained a patent clerk? What if Hitler got into art school? What if Bill Clinton did inhale? You ask the classic historical question what if? And FFN will provide all the answers based on your suggestions in their latest long-from improv endeavor.
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Unveils MAYA ANGELOU's Portrait, 5/29-6/12
by BWW News Desk
- May 28, 2014
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will install a painting of celebrated American writer, poet and activist Maya Angelou Thursday, May 29. The work will be on view through June 12 in the first-floor gallery where the museum memorializes the passing and celebrates the lives of people represented in the museum's collection. The portrait was painted by artist Ross Rossin and unveiled at the museum in a ceremony that Angelou attended in April.
Landau Murphy Jr. Plays 54 Below this Friday, 5/30
by Tyler Peterson
- May 27, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents for the first time Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. this Friday, May 30th, 2014 at 11pm. Landau, the season six, Sinatra-singing winner of NBC Television's America's Got Talent program, has scheduled a highly anticipated concert appearance in Old Blue Eyes' New York stomping grounds, and fans of both crooners are snapping up tickets to see Landau interpret Sinatra and many other Great American Songbook vocalists with his unique take on the timeless classics. Landau will hit it big in the Big Apple, (no doubt singing "New York, New York") by performing an up-close, intimate late-night dinner show with his small jazz combo. Previous New York City appearances have included a sellout at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and the Friar's Club Salute to Larry King. His NYC media appearances include The Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, Showbiz Tonight, WPLJ, WBLS, Sirius/XM and The View.
Alice Ripley, Katie Finneran & More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson
- May 23, 2014
Coming up next week at, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
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