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MEET THE PRESS is Sunday's Most-Watched Public Affairs Hour, 5/5
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2013


'Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on May 5, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 2.564 million viewers, topping This Week by +196,000, the Face the Nation hour by +308,000, and FOX News Sunday by +1,443,000.

VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani: Obama Administration “Well Advised to Get a Lot More Proactive” on Terrorist Threats
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2013


Former NYC mayor Rudy Guiliani appeared on today's edition of MEET THE PRESS, warning the Obama administration that they are "well advised to get a lot more proactive." For Guiliani's segment, as well the roundtable discussion on Syria, check out the video below.

SALLY DISCOVERS NEW YORK Available Today for Download
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013


Trajectory, Inc. today announced at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Sally Discovers New York by New York Times bestselling author and artist Stephen Huneck. This new original story has been designed and packaged to be read and played on all major eBook readers. Sally Discovers New York, a 'first to digital' work, is the second title in the "Sally Discovers Series" and the eleventh title in the award-winning Sally Series and is available today for download as a Read-to-Me eBook at Apple iTunes.

Stockard Channing, Brooke Shields and More Set for Culture Project's THE EXONERATED, Beginning 9/15
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 23, 2012


Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Founder & Artistic Director), celebrates its return to the theaters at 45 Bleecker Street with the award-winning 10th anniversary production of the hit play, The Exonerated, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, presented in special association with The Innocence Project, Directed by Bob Balaban (Gosford Park), the rotating cast will feature Stockard Channing, Brian Dennehy, John Forte, and Brooke Shields. Exoneree Sunny Jacobs, whose story is shared within the play, joins the cast for one-week, September 25 - 30. Additional casting will be announced shortly.

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin, Sheldon Harnick, et al. at Arena Stage's Golden Gala
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2012


On Monday, March 26, 2012, Arena Stage hosted the Golden Gala: A Glittering Evening of American Musical Theater to celebrate the vibrancy of the performing arts in Washington. This black-tie signature event, chaired by WUSA9 news anchor JC Hayward, supports Arena's robust Community Engagement programs and featured a special performance by two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and legendary composer Sheldon Harnick. View photos from the event below!

Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, et al. Set to Present at 2011 DGA Honors Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2011


DGA President Taylor Hackford today announced the host and presenters for the eighth Directors Guild of America Honors, to be held at the DGA Theater in New York City on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and followed by an after-party at Nobu 57.

Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, et al. Set to Present at 2011 DGA Honors, 10/13
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011


DGA President Taylor Hackford today announced the host and presenters for the eighth Directors Guild of America Honors, to be held at the DGA Theater in New York City on Thursday, October 13, 2011 and followed by an after-party at Nobu 57.

Directors Guild of America to Honor Nora Ephron
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 12, 2011


Nora Ephron will receive DGA Honors, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ephron is a screenwriters and directors. She recently wrote and directed the hit movie Julie & Julia, and has received Academy Award nominations for best original screenplay for the immensely popular and critically acclaimed When Harry Met Sally, Silkwood, and Sleepless in Seattle, which she also directed.

Pasadena Playhouse's Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project Honors Lena L. Kennedy
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2010


The 4th Annual Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project will be held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).

Pasadena Playhouse's Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project Honors Lena L. Kennedy
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2010


The 4th Annual Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project will be held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).

Rioult Presents's THE GREAT MASS Closes At The Joyce Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


RIOULT's world premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Pascal Rioult as well Mr. Rioult's: The Great Mass (2009) and two acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season will close January 24, 2010 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

Rioult Presents The Premiere Of THE GREAT MASS 1/19/2010-1/24/2010 At The Joyce Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


RIOULT will present the world premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Pascal Rioult as well Mr. Rioult's: The Great Mass (2009) and two acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season, running January 19 - 24, 2010 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. The season will include a Gala Fundraiser to be held at the Altman Building in Chelsea on Wednesday, January 20 and a post-performance discussion on Thursday, January 21.

Washington National Opera Unveils Lineup For National Opera Week, 11/13-22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Washington National Opera has unveiled its complete schedule of activities for National Opera Week, the nationwide celebration sponsored by OPERA America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Washington National Opera Unveils Lineup For National Opera Week, 11/13-22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Washington National Opera has unveiled its complete schedule of activities for National Opera Week, the nationwide celebration sponsored by OPERA America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

TRU Announces Honorees for 8th Annual TRU Love Benefit Held on 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU 'Spirit of Theater' Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.

Washington National Opera Unveils Lineup For National Opera Week, 11/13-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Washington National Opera has unveiled its complete schedule of activities for National Opera Week, the nationwide celebration sponsored by OPERA America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

TRU Announces Honorees for 8th Annual TRU Love Benefit Held on 11/8
by Alexandra Johnson - Sep 23, 2009


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU 'Spirit of Theater' Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.

Rioult Presents The Premiere Of THE GREAT MASS 1/19/2010-1/24/2010 At The Joyce Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2009


RIOULT will present the world premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Pascal Rioult as well Mr. Rioult's: The Great Mass (2009) and two acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season, running January 19 - 24, 2010 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. The season will include a Gala Fundraiser to be held at the Altman Building in Chelsea on Wednesday, January 20 and a post-performance discussion on Thursday, January 21.

RIOULT Presents THE GREAT MASS, Running 4/14-19 At The Joyce
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2009


RIOULT will present the world premiere of The Great Mass along with three acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season, running April 14 - 19, at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. The Great Mass is a full-evening work set to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Mass in C Minor, and will be joined on the schedule by Mr. Rioult's Wien (1994), Views of the Fleeting World (2008) and Les Noches (2005). The season will include a Gala Fundraiser honoring two-time Emmy Award-winner Sonya Hamlin, president of Sonya Hamlin Communications, to be held at the Altman Building in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 15th (*formerly The Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre).

RIOULT Presents THE GREAT MASS, Running 4/14-19 At The Joyce
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2009


RIOULT will present the world premiere of The Great Mass along with three acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season, running April 14 - 19, at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. The Great Mass is a full-evening work set to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Mass in C Minor, and will be joined on the schedule by Mr. Rioult's Wien (1994), Views of the Fleeting World (2008) and Les Noches (2005). The season will include a Gala Fundraiser honoring two-time Emmy Award-winner Sonya Hamlin, president of Sonya Hamlin Communications, to be held at the Altman Building in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 15th (*formerly The Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre).

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