Jeff Weiss News

The Village Voice, the nation's first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that esteemed critic and longtime judge of the awards, Michael Feingold, will serve as Obie Chairman for the 59th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards, to be presented Monday, May 19, at Webster Hall.

Original Housewives of New York former cast member, Jill Zarin and her husband Bobby, welcome their new Upper East Side neighbors, Suttons & Robertsons, a UK based collateral loan company to NYC. Together, Jill & Bobby Zarin and Suttons & Robertsons are teaming up to do some good to help the disaster victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The famed NY duo's collection of 30 rare pieces of artwork by Al Hirschfeld will be sold off for Typhoon Haiyan Relief benefiting The American Red Cross. The Zarins will donate the profits from the sale of their artwork and Suttons & Robertsons will contribute an additional amount that together will be donated to The America Red Cross. Through the entitled 'Hirschfelds for Haiyan' program the Zarin's 30-piece collection will be sold in-store at Suttons & Robertsons starting January 6, 2014, when the NYC Suttons & Robertsons' flagship store opens.

Philadelphia's all comedy theatre company is pleased to present its newest original production, The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays. The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays continues 1812's tradition of creating new work based in classic comedy styles, celebrating an era or area of comedic history. Past productions include Always a Lady (women in comedy), Double Down (classic double acts), Our Show of Shows (original and classic material celebrating Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows), and the audience favorite This Is The Week That Is (political satire). Created and directed by Jennifer Childs, The Big Time reunites Ms. Childs with Scott Greer, Dave Jadico and Tony Braithwaite, the creative team that originated 1812 Productions' first such production, also called The Big Time (2000)-a revue of classic vaudeville routines-and welcomes 1812 favorite Greg Nix to the process.

1812 Productions has announced its 2013-2014 theatre season. The 2013-2014 season will pair three mainstage comedy productions with three limited engagement events, including classic material and several 1812 originals.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director presents the world premiere of The East River Hotel. Written and directed by Jeff Randall Wiseman, the production opens at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, NYC) tonight, December 28, 2012 and runs through Sunday, January 13, 2013. The play performs Thursday through Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 3PM.

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director presents the world premiere of The East River Hotel. Written and directed by Jeff Randall Wiseman, the production opens at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, NYC) on Friday, December 28, 2012 and runs through Sunday, January 13, 2013. The play performs Thursday through Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 3PM.

Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.

Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.

he 11th Annual UCP of NYC Golf Tournament and Celebrity Dinner will be held today, July 23, 2011 at Brae Burn Country Club and Century Golf Clubs in Westchester County, New York. The annual tournament attracts over 200 golfers from the tri-state area for a fun day of golf and entertainment. All proceeds from the event support the vital programs provided by UCP of NYC to thousands of New Yorkers with disabilities and their families.

he 11th Annual UCP of NYC Golf Tournament and Celebrity Dinner will be held on Monday, July 23, 2011 at Brae Burn Country Club and Century Golf Clubs in Westchester County, New York. The annual tournament attracts over 200 golfers from the tri-state area for a fun day of golf and entertainment. All proceeds from the event support the vital programs provided by UCP of NYC to thousands of New Yorkers with disabilities and their families.

La MaMa presents H.M. Koutoukas' WHEN CLOWNS PLAY HAMLET, A 1964 Bitter Camp, with music composed by Joseph Blunt, directed by Ozzie Rodriguez. As part of the "Homecomings" Anniversary Season La MaMa is honoring Ellen Stewart, Harry Koutoukas and Tom O'Horgan. The production will be performed by members of The Great Jones Repertory Company tonight, May 24 thru June 3, 2012 in La MaMa's First Floor Theatre.

La MaMa presents H.M. Koutoukas' WHEN CLOWNS PLAY HAMLET, A 1964 Bitter Camp, with music composed by Joseph Blunt, directed by Ozzie Rodriguez. As part of the "Homecomings" Anniversary Season La MaMa is honoring Ellen Stewart, Harry Koutoukas and Tom O'Horgan. The production will be performed by members of The Great Jones Repertory Company May 24 thru June 3, 2012 in La MaMa's First Floor Theatre.

The 10th Annual UCP Golf Tournament and Celebrity Dinner was held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Brae Burn Country Club and Century Golf Clubs in Westchester County, New York. The popular annual tournament attracted over 200 golfers from the tri-state area for a fun day of golf and entertainment in support of the vital programs of UCP of NYC.

Richard Sheinmel's World Premiere of POST MODERN LIVING at La MaMa will end its run May 2nd. The production marks the latest installment in Sheinmel's Modern Living play cycle, which began in 2006 at La MaMa.

Casting has been set for playwright/performer Richard Sheinmel's World Premiere of POST MODERN LIVING at La MaMa. The production marks the latest installment in Sheinmel's Modern Living play cycle, which began in 2006 at La MaMa.

Playwright/performer Richard Sheinmel premieres POST MODERN LIVING at La MaMa beginning April 16. The production marks the latest installment of Sheinmel's Modern Living play cycle, which began in 2006 at La MaMa.

Casting has been set for playwright/performer Richard Sheinmel's World Premiere of POST MODERN LIVING at La MaMa. The production marks the latest installment in Sheinmel's Modern Living play cycle, which began in 2006 at La MaMa.

Playwright/performer Richard Sheinmel premieres POST MODERN LIVING at La MaMa beginning April 16. The production marks the latest installment of Sheinmel's Modern Living play cycle, which began in 2006 at La MaMa.

From January 22 to February 8, 2009, La MaMa will remount the live lesbian soap opera of last season for those who couldn't get in, or who couldn't get enough of it on the 'ROOM FOR CREAM SEASON ONE: THE BOX SET' La MaMa E.T.C. (The Club), 74A East Fourth Street Thursdays through Sundays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 5:30 pm