City Center News

Broadway and film veteran Eileen Brennan has died at the age of 80, her publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter today. The actress passed away in her Burbank home on Sunday, July 28, after a battle with bladder cancer.

Broadway and film veteran Eileen Brennan has died at the age of 80, her publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter today. The actress passed away in her Burbank home on Sunday, July 28, after a battle with bladder cancer.

The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, present the limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances began at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Monday, July 15. Opening Night is set for tonight, Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th.

New York City Center is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Fall for Dance Festival with a very special season, beginning with two free evenings of dance at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, hosted by The Public Theater, on September 16 and 17 (rain date, September 18). The Festival will continue at City Center from September 25 - October 5 with performances by 20 acclaimed dance companies and artists from around the world, including three new works from today's most exciting young choreographers, commissioned by New York City Center in celebration of the tenth anniversary.

Last week, Idina Menzel stopped by New York City Center Encores! Off-Center's Lobby Project, where she opened up about her foundation A Broader Way, and delivered a powerful rendition of John Lennon's infamous song 'Imagine.' Check it out below!

Sutton Foster has just released her 2013 collection of new prints! Scroll down for a sneak peek, and visit her website to buy them online.

An installation of steel wire and transparent orbits transforms the wide open space under the dome-shaped glass ceiling of Düsseldorf's K21 museum into a surreal landscape reminiscent of a sea of clouds. The installation called 'in orbit' by artist Tomás Saraceno creates three different levels. Brave visitors are invited to access the installation and move across the nets and in and out of spheres. Their movements cause vibrations - like in a spider web - which, combined with the lofty heights, create a fascinating spatial experience. The installation is now open and currently planned to remain on display until Fall 2014.

The Board of Directors of New York City Center today announced that Stacey Mindich and Richard E. Witten have been named Co-Chairmen of the Board of City Center, effective July 1. Mindich and Witten succeed Raymond A. Lamontagne, who stepped down on June 30 after 14 years as Chairman.

MUNICH, GERMANY - Sending money is one way to help, but once a check is put in the mail, it's hard to know exactly where it goes and how it helps. Marriott's South Germany and Switzerland Business Council wanted to offer more than just money, so it brought together engineers and general managers from Zurich, Vienna and Munich hotels to take their skills on the road, where their help could be felt first-hand.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - For the past 5 years, Marriott's South Germany & Switzerland Business Council has put together teams of three to five engineers, who donate their time to supporting charitable programs by lending their labor and mechanical skills. This year, from 19 to 21 July, the team was joined by general managers from several regional hotels, including the Renaissance Zurich Hotel.

Jason Rabinowitz, Christina Sajous, Jennifer Sanchez, Frederick Weller and Renee Elise Goldsberry star in I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road, the final Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, playing for five performances through July 27. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from opening night champagne reception below!

Jason Rabinowitz, Christina Sajous, Jennifer Sanchez, Frederick Weller and Renee Elise Goldsberry star in I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road, the final Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, playing for five performances through July 27. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from opening night below!

Announcing the cast and creative team for the habit forming musical, NUNSENSE. Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they lead you not into temptation through Creator, Dan Goggin's hail of fun and frolic. Previews begin tonight, July 25 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m. and running through September 8, 2013.

Emmy Award-nominated actor Dulé Hill will return to the stage in After Midnight, marking his first appearance in a musical since Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk. With his own unique song and dance style, Hill will serve as 'The Host' of the evening, leading the audience through the heat and glamour of the Harlem Renaissance using the words of Langston Hughes.

This summer Broadway actress Sara Gettlefinger is joined by regional theatre actress Jessie Withers as well as local actors, Tessa Cavaletto, Nicole Dille, Daniel Hernandez, Terry Lewis, Kyla Martin, Harrison Mills, and Mark Rogers in the Central Valley premiere of Grey Gardens at StageWorks Fresno. Joel C. Abels directs the cult-hit film turned musical at the Dan Pessano Theatre for a limited engagement of 11 performances. A musical event that is not to be missed, Grey Gardens opens on July 26, and plays through August 11.

Jason Rabinowitz, Christina Sajous, Jennifer Sanchez, Frederick Weller and Renee Elise Goldsberry star in I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road, the final Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, playing for five performances beginning tonight through July 27. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!