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Pharrell's New Exhibition, GIRL, Opens at Galerie Perrotin in Paris
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014


Pharrell Williams opens a new exhibition, GIRL, at Galerie Perrotin in Paris. With the same name as his most recent album, the exhibition is meant to engage with gender and its role and standing in the art world. This exhibition comes out of the partnership of Williams and gallerist Wmmanuel Perrotin.

BWW Interview: Theodora Skipitares' Strings-Attached Version of THE CHAIRS
by Naomi Serviss - May 27, 2014


Visually arresting puppets make this production of the absurdist classic a memorable one.

BWW Interviews: Fringe Spotlight: ROCK & ROLL'S GREATEST LOVERS
by Ellen Dostal - May 20, 2014


Inspired by John Lennon's controversial love for Yoko Ono, ROCK & ROLL'S GREATEST LOVERS tells the Romeo and Juliet story of two rebels from opposite ends of the world who stood together in the name of love only to face every kind of hate possible.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Inspirational Voices Launches Kickstarter Campaign for GREAT JOY II: AROUND THE WORLD
by Stage Tube - May 20, 2014


Grammy award and Tony award nominee Michael McElroy and Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) are gearing up for their second holiday album 'Great Joy II: Around the World'. They are kicking off their fundraising with a Kickstarter campaign, running from May 15th through June 15th. BIV members and friends from the Broadway community who have supported in the campaign include BIV board president Phylicia Rashad, Mario Cantone, Lin Mañuel Miranda, Stephanie J. Block, Leslie Uggams, Angela Robinson, Billy Porter, Adriane Lenox, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Montego Glover, Tom Kitt and many more. Watch the pitch video below!

Tamara Tunie and Hamish Linklater Co-Host 2014 Obie Awards Tonight; Harvey Fierstein and More to Present!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2014


The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, will hold the 59th Annual Obie Awards tonight, Monday, May 19, 2014, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street. The Obies will be co-hosted by the distinguished actress Tamara Tunie, whose many memorable stage performances include the lead in the Public Theater's Troilus and Cressida, while her film and television credits include Devil's Advocate, FLIGHT, City Hall, Snake Eyes, Eve's Bayou, The Caveman's Valentine, The Red Road, 'Law and Order: SVU', '24', 'Sex and The City', 'NYPD Blue'.

Galerie Lelong Presents ART BASEL HONG KONG, Now thru May 18
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014


For Art Basel Hong Kong 2014, Galerie Lelong New York and Paris will present artists from the gallery's sixty-year history, which comprises masters of European modernism and global contemporary artists. Works by Pierre Alechinsky, Sarah Cain, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Alfredo Jaar, Rosemary Laing, Lin Tianmiao, Nalini Malani, Joan Miro, Yoko Ono,Emilio Perez, Jaume Plensa, Sean Scully, and Kate Shepherd will be on view.

Galerie Lelong Presents ART BASEL HONG KONG, 5/15-18
by Diana Heisroth - May 12, 2014


For Art Basel Hong Kong 2014, Galerie Lelong New York and Paris will present artists from the gallery's sixty-year history, which comprises masters of European modernism and global contemporary artists. Works by Pierre Alechinsky, Sarah Cain, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Alfredo Jaar, Rosemary Laing, Lin Tianmiao, Nalini Malani, Joan Miro, Yoko Ono,Emilio Perez, Jaume Plensa, Sean Scully, and Kate Shepherd will be on view.

ECM Releases Meredith Monk's PIANO SONGS Today
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2014


Piano Songs, a newly released ECM CD containing some of Meredith Monk's most beloved compositions for the instrument, features new music pianists Ursula Oppens and Bruce Brubaker. Marking one of the rare times others have recorded the celebrated composer's work, Piano Songs underscores the music's vibrant and independent life.

ECM to Release Meredith Monk's PIANO SONGS, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


Piano Songs, a newly released ECM CD containing some of Meredith Monk's most beloved compositions for the instrument, features new music pianists Ursula Oppens and Bruce Brubaker. Marking one of the rare times others have recorded the celebrated composer's work, Piano Songs underscores the music's vibrant and independent life.

Ellen Robbins, ZviDance and More to Headline New York Live Arts' 2014 THEATER ACCESS PROGRAM, 6/6-29
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 30, 2014


New York Live Arts announces the 2014 Theater Access Program - a comprehensive rental program that provides performance space and resources to a diverse group of self-producing artists of all disciplines. This year's artists include (in order of appearance) Ellen Robbins; ZviDance; Elisa Monte Dance, Bulglisi Dance Theatre and Jennifer Muller/The Works; and 10 Hairy Legs.

Theater Basel Juni 2014 Premieren - DanceLab 6, WHO CARES?, RIVER OF FUNDAMENT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2014


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im Juni vor...

Leslie Thornton's BINOCULAR MENAGERIE to Transform Times Square Into An Urban Jungle, May 2014
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


Animals of all kinds will fill Times Square's spectacular screens in May, turning the square into an urban jungle every night with Leslie Thornton's film Binocular Menagerie. Thornton's Midnight Moment film will premiere just before midnight tonight, May 1st, and play every night throughout May from 11:57 p.m.-midnight. Midnight Moment, celebrating its two year anniversary with this program, is a monthly presentation of The Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square Arts. Thornton's film is presented in partnership with the Winkleman Gallery.

JOHN LENNON's Fireman Coat Sells for $31,250
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2014


A personally-owned coat by Beatle John Lennon sold this evening for $31,250 which includes the buyer's premium at Nate D. Sanders Auctions.

Leslie Thornton's BINOCULAR MENAGERIE to Transform Times Square Into An Urban Jungle, May 2014
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2014


Animals of all kinds will fill Times Square's spectacular screens in May, turning the square into an urban jungle every night with Leslie Thornton's film Binocular Menagerie. Thornton's Midnight Moment film will premiere just before midnight on Thursday, May 1st, and play every night throughout May from 11:57 p.m.-midnight. Midnight Moment, celebrating its two year anniversary with this program, is a monthly presentation of The Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square Arts. Thornton's film is presented in partnership with the Winkleman Gallery.

JOHN LENNON'S Personally-Owned Coat to be Auctioned
by Danielle DeSisto - Apr 25, 2014


A personally-owned coat by Beatle John Lennon will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders on April 29. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.

Photo Coverage: Inside HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 23, 2014


Neil Patrick Harris officially returned to Broadway last night at the Belasco Theatre, in the new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the musical with book by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, directed byMichael Mayer and featuring Lena Hall. BroadwayWorld was on hand for all of the evening's festivities, and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

New Musical ROCK & ROLL'S GREATEST LOVERS to Play Hollywood Fringe 2014, 6/7-29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2014


The WORLD PREMIERE of ROCK & ROLL'S GREATEST LOVERS, a new musical.

Reggie Watts to Appear at Town Hall as Part of BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL, 6/18
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 14, 2014


Comedian/ vocalist/ beatboxer/ actor / musician/ improvisor extraordinaire Reggie Watts will be performing his highly-anticipated, first full NYC show of the year this summer. After a sold out show at Irving Plaza last December, Reggie will be bringing his mindblowing improvisional mix of music and comedy to NYC's Town Hall for a headlining show on Wednesday, June 18 as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival. Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Tuesday April 15 at http://www.livenation.com/events/353154-jun-18-2014-reggie-watts, A portion of the proceeds will benefit JazzReach.

Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald Featured in 'The Jazz Fest Show' Photo Exhibit
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2014


Celebrating the arrival of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Angela King Gallery will present "The Jazz Fest Show" an exhibit by award-winning New Orleans photographer Steven Forster. Forster will show 15 archival black and white photos from his vault, including iconic images of:

DIAGHILESQUE, FORBIDDEN FRUITS and More Set for The Wild Project, April-May 2014
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 9, 2014


The Wild Project has announced their lineup of events for the months of April and May. Check out the full schedule below and see what they have to offer!

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