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New TKTS Booth and Revitalized Father Duffy Square Garners Design Awards
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009

The enlarged and enhanced Father Duffy Square, featuring Theatre Development Fund's striking new TKTS booth under glowing glass steps, has just won two prestigious awards: Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2009 Design Award as 'Best Public Space,' which was announced in their March issue and just last night won a 2009 Design Award by the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANY).

DEFYING INEQUALITY Raises $400,000 for Equal Rights Organizations
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009

(New York, NY) On Monday evening, February 23 at 8:00pm, the Broadway community (and beyond) came together for one of the most important events of the year - Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert -- A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights, a one-night only concert event at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street).

NYC Gay Men's Chorus Gala Held 2/24, Verdi to Host
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2009

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) today announced their 2009 benefit gala, ?Laugh Out Loud,' on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Westside Loft in Manhattan.

Photo Coverage: Rosie's Broadway Kids Open the Maravel Arts Center
by Eddie Varley - Jan 27, 2009

Rosie's Broadway Kids officially celebrated its new home on Monday January 26th as the Maravel Arts Center had a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the re-modeled facility to the press. Located in the heart of the Broadway community, on 45th Street, Rosie O'Donnell's 'Rosie's For All Kids Foundation will now have two dance studios, a music studio, library, dressing rooms and much more in its new location. Rosie's Kids provided the entertainment at the event, which drew such starry guest as Chita Rivera, Linda Dano and Broadway couple Orfeh and Andy Karl. One of many highlights was the 'Kids' performing Arthur Schwartz's classic tune 'Rhode Island Is Famous for You'-but they changed the words to 'Long Island' for Rosie, which the crowd just loved. The Maravel Arts Center is named for O'Donnell's teacher, Pat Maravel, who she said was an 'inspirational force' in her formative years.

NYC Gay Men's Chorus Gala LAUGH OUT LOUD with Verdi & Gold,
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2009

Tickets are on-sale now for the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) 2009 benefit gala, LAUGH OUT LOUD, presented Tuesday, February 24, 6:30-10pm at the Westside Loft in Manhattan. Hosted by Robert Verdi with guests ANT, Judy Gold and Jessica Kirson.

NYC Gay Men's Chorus Gala Held 2/24, Verdi to Host
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) today announced their 2009 benefit gala, ?Laugh Out Loud,' on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Westside Loft in Manhattan.

NYC Council Honors IN THE HEIGHTS with Special Proclamation 1/18
by Eddie Varley - Dec 17, 2008

The New York City Council will honor the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS with a special Proclamation. Speaker Christine Quinn and NYC Councilmember Miguel Martinez and Councilmember Robert Jackson will present the Proclamation to IN THE HEIGHTS' producer Jill Furman and composer/leading actor Lin-Manuel Miranda for the show's success in introducing millions of people to the vibrant neighborhood and its residents situated at the top of the island of Manhattan. The event will take place on Thursday December 18th in the City Hall Chambers.

HB Studio to Honor Stiller and Meara at Gala 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2008

The Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio and the HB Playwrights Foundation will host a tribute to the acclaimed and accomplished actors/comedians Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller in a gala celebration at The Players Club on Monday, November 10, 2008.

HB Studio to Honor Stiller and Meara at Gala 11/10
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 6, 2008

The Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio and the HB Playwrights Foundation will host a tribute to the acclaimed and accomplished actors/comedians Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller in a gala celebration at The Players Club on Monday, November 10, 2008.

Photo Coverage: NYPL 'Library Lions' Benefit Honoring Albee, Ephron, Bryan and Rushdie
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008

The New York Public Library honored playwright Edward Albee, children's author and illustrator Ashley Bryan, screenwriter and essayist Nora Ephron, and novelist Salman Rushdie at its annual Library Lions black-tie benefit on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.

Inside Broadway Presents 'Creating The Magic' FREE, 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008

Inside Broadway, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and has introduced over 750 thousand New York City children to musical theatre, will present Creating The Magic, its unique annual free public Broadway educational event, on Thursday May 29 at 10:30 AM.

Paige Price Named Artistic Director of Theatre Aspen
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2008

Broadway Actress and Producer Paige Price has been named Artistic Director for Theatre Aspen where she will launch her inaugural season in June with Little Shop of Horrors. The rest of the summer season will include Rounding Third, and Crimes of the Heart. Price, who starred on Broadway in Saturday Night Fever, Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Smokey Joe's Café, first discovered Theatre Aspen when she appeared in their 2007 production of The Last Five Years.

Jackie Hoffman Hosts Treatment Action Group Benefit Dec.9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2007

Jackie Hoffman, who is currently starring on Broadway in the hit musical Xanadu, will host a benefit for The Treatment Action Group (TAG), one of the leading worldwide organizations in AIDS research advocacy. At The Drawing Center on Sunday, December 9, from 6-8PM

Photo Coverage: Christopher Sieber Hosts PFLAG NYC Awards
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 10, 2007

Ben Affleck and Christine Quinn were honored by PFLAG NYC for contributions to LGBT Equality at the 27th Annual PFLAG NYC Awards Dinner on Monday, October 8 at the Tribeca Rooftop. Merrill Lynch, ABC News '20/20' and NYPD LGBT Liaison Unit also received awards. The Gala Dinner was hosted by Christopher Sieber, film, television and stage actor and Kathryn Erbe, actress in NBC's 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.'

Andrews & Brown Participate in NY Times 'Great Read' 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2007

The New York Times Third Annual 'Great Read' takes place Sunday, October 14 with two events: The Great Children's Read featuring Julie Andrews and Emma Walton, Mariska Hargitay, 'Johnny & The Sprites,' Sonia Manzano, Ashley Brown, Jennifer Simard and Christine Quinn.

NY Innovative Theatre Awards Salute Off-Off-Bway 9/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2007

The 2007 New York Innovative Theatre Awards, which celebrate the best of Off-Off-Broadway, will be hosted by Julie Halston Monday, September 24 at 7PM at FIT's Haft Auditorium.

Photo Coverage: PFLAG Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2006

Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp and Kyan Douglas were among those who took part in the annual PFLAG Awards Dinner

Inside Broadway to Present Cinderella in February of '07
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2006

Inside Broadway, the acclaimed theater for young audiences celebrating its 25th anniversary during 2006-2007, will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on February 3, 4 and 10 at the Florence Gould Hal

Amas Musical Theatre benefit on Oct 25 includes concert presentation of "RAISIN"
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2004

Donna Trinkoff, Producing Director of AMAS MUSICAL THEATRE, announced the company will produce its second BLAST FROM THE PAST BENEFIT on MONDAY, OCTOBER 25th featuring a 90 minute concert presentation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical RAISIN, starring NORM LEWIS as Walter, TINA FABRIQUE as Lena Younger, TONY-winner CHUCK COOPER as Willie, and TAMARA TUNIE as Ruth. Directed by Kevin Ramsey and choreographed by Maria Torres, the cast will also include KENITA MILLER, VENIDA EVANS, PATRICK JUDE, KEVIN R. FREE, CURTISS I. COOK, CORNELIUS BATES, JENELLE RANDALL, STACEY SCOTTE and JUSON WILLIAMS.

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