Ben Strothmann has been a portrait and theatrical photographer since 1995. Since building his first darkroom in his hometown of Milwaukee WI, his portrait studio now looks out over Manhattan where he shoots headshots and production photos. Born to a famous cheesecake lady (Suzy Strothmann of Suzy's Cream Cheesecakes), Ben is also an actor and pianist. Currently he lives in Astoria and studies guitar and Icelandic. Ben is also a volunteer for The Heart Gallery (heartgallerynyc.org) and helps NYC foster children find permanent, loving families. Ben is proud to be a part of the world famous singing waitstaff at Ellen's Stardust Diner. See www.benstrothmann.com for more info.
Photo Coverage: The Acting Company's Macbeth and Musketeers
May 10, 2006
May 10, 2006
The Acting Company's Macbeth and The Three Musketeers, playing in repertory through May 20th, began performances on May 9th, and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration!
Photo Coverage: Sarah Jones Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's
May 10, 2006
May 10, 2006
On May 9th, Bridge & Tunnel star/writer Sarah Jones' caricature was unveiled at Sardi's, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Coverage: Caine Mutiny Court-Martial's Opening Night
May 8, 2006
May 8, 2006
The star-studded revival of Herman Wouk's The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial opened on Sunday, May 7th at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Coverage: The York Theatre Company's The Gig
May 6, 2006
May 6, 2006
On May 2nd, the York Theatre Company presented a One-Night-Only performance of Douglas J. Cohen's The Gig, starring Michele Pawk, Karen Ziemba, Michael McCormick and others, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Coverage: Opening Party at Lieutenant of Inishmore
May 4, 2006
May 4, 2006
After a hit run at Off-Broadway's Atlantic Theatre Company, Martin McDonagh's black comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore opened at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on May 3rd and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Co. Honors Felicity Huffman
May 4, 2006
May 4, 2006
Felicity Huffman was honored at the Atlantic Theater Company's May 1st Spring Gala
Photo Coverage: The Drowsy Chaperone Opening Night Party
May 2, 2006
May 2, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, charleston-ed across the stage of the Marquis Theatre for its Broadway opening on May 1st and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Coverage: The Drowsy Chaperone Opening Night Arrivals
May 2, 2006
May 2, 2006
The Drowsy Chaperone, starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, charleston-ed across the stage of the Marquis Theatre for its Broadway opening on May 1st and BroadwayWorld was there!
Photo Coverage: Drama Desk Award Nominations
April 28, 2006
April 28, 2006
BroadwayWorld was there as nominations for the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced by Donna McKechnie and Marvin Hamlisch
Photo Coverage: 20th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition
April 26, 2006
April 26, 2006
BC/EFA celebrated its 20th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition April 24 and 25 at the New Amsterdam Theatre, raising $3,187,496!
Photo Coverage: Opening Night of The History Boys
April 24, 2006
April 24, 2006
BroadwayWorld was there for the starry opening night of Alan Bennett's The History Boys, which opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 23rd
Photo Flash: Schreiber Studios Honors Nixon & Wasserstein
April 21, 2006
April 21, 2006
T. Schreiber Studios honored actress Cynthia Nixon and the late playwright Wendy Wasserstein with awards for career achievement on April 20th
Photo Coverage: Jessica Lange Honored at Lincoln Center
April 20, 2006
April 20, 2006
The Film Society of Lincoln Center honored Jessica Lange at it's 34th Annual Gala, at Avery Fisher Hall, New York City on April 17th
Photo Coverage: Opening Night at Awake and Sing!
April 18, 2006
April 18, 2006
Clifford Odets' classic drama Awake and Sing!, directed by Bartlett Sher, opened on Monday, April 17th, on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, the very theatre where the play had its world premiere in 1935.
Photo Flash: John Kander Catches Karen Akers' Oak Room Show
April 12, 2006
April 12, 2006
John Kander recently paid a visit to Karen Akers at the Oak Room, where she is performing her new cabaret First You Dream: The Songs of Kander and Ebb
Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Spring Gala
April 11, 2006
April 11, 2006
On Monday, April 10, 2006, the American Theatre Wing's annual Spring Gala honored The Odd Couple stars Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane for their creative achievements.
Photo Coverage: A Fine and Private Place
April 9, 2006
April 9, 2006
Christiane Noll, Gabriel Barre (who directs) and Glenn Seven Allen star in the new musical A Fine and Private Place, which will open at the York Theatre Company on April 27th after beginning previews on April 13th
Photo Coverage: Dancing on Broadway Panel
April 7, 2006
April 7, 2006
Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Jonathan Pryce and Kathleen Marshall were among those taking part in the Drama Desk panel Dancing on Broadway: The Art and the Staging on April 6th
Photo Coverage: Opening Night Arrivals at Sandra Bernhard: EVERYTHING BAD AND BEAUTIFUL
April 6, 2006
April 6, 2006
Sandra Bernhard returned to New York with her new show Sandra Bernhard: EVERYTHING BAD AND BEAUTIFUL, opened on April 5th at the Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 East 15th Street on Union Square.
Photo Coverage: Tricia Walsh-Smith's Addictions Benefit
April 4, 2006
April 4, 2006
Martha Plimpton, Chris Sarandon, Jackie Hoffman and others appeared in Addictions, three new one-act plays by Tricia Walsh-Smith, at a one-night-only benefit performance on April 3rd
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