A former New York City Councilman finds his calling when he meets a group of immigrants in search of the American dream.
Latest Articles About Sunnyside on NBC
Black Ensemble Theater to Complete Free Outdoor Summer Music Series FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2022
Black Ensemble Theater will round out its summer series ‘Fridays on the Green’ this coming Friday on the Black Ensemble lawn at Clark and Sunnyside. The last of this summer’s performances runs this Friday, July 29, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, featuring The Masters Collection....
Hip To Hip Theatre Company Celebrates 15 Years Of Free Shakespeare In The Parks
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2022
From July 27 to August 21, the romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (directed by Hip to Hip's co-founder Joy Marr) and the epic romance THE ADVENTURES OF PERICLES (directed by Hip to Hip's founding Artistic Director Jason Marr) will tour in repertory to twelve parks throughout Queens, Brooklyn, St...
Casting Announced For Weeks Four and Five of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2022
Casting has been announced for weeks four and five of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the final three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22– August 11....
Creede Musical Arts Collective Launches and Announces Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2022
In the mountains of Creede, Colorado, a new voice emerges. The Creede Musical Arts Collective (CMAC) officially announces the birth of its organization, launching its inaugural festival season in the summer of 2022. ...
Celebrate Women Making History at VOTE LIKE A GIRL Next Month at Washington Irving's Sunnyside
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2022
STEAM activities, live music, a suffrage debate, and a special tour of Sunnyside featuring the stories of the women who lived and worked there will highlight the day....
Bilingual World Premiere of LIFE LESSONS / LECCIONES DE VIDA Announced At Thalia Spanish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2022
Thalia Spanish Theatre presents the bilingual world premiere of LIFE LESSONS / LECCIONES DE VIDA, a dramedy by the prestigious playwright from Mardid, Eduardo Galan, starring in English Kathy Tejada & Bill Blechingberg and in Spanish Soledad Lopez y William Saquicela....
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares LOOT Trailer Starring Maya Rudolph
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Loot,” starring and produced by Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Alan Yang (“Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Unda...
VIDEO: Trailer Released for Apple TV+ Comedy, 'Loot,' Starring Maya Rudolph
by Marissa Tomeo - June 04, 2022
Apple TV+ today unveiled the star-studded trailer for its new workplace comedy “Loot,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hu...
THE JUDAS SHEEP is Now Playing at the Basement Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022
After a sell out development showing at Studio One Toi Tu, Emily Hurley’s brand new show Judas Sheep is hitting Basement for a week long season....
The First And Only Canadian Opera Documentary Film THE LAKE Premieres At DOXA Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2022
The Lake / nx̌aʔx̌aʔitkʷ, a unique opera documentary about the groundbreaking cross-cultural collaboration between Vancouver’s Astrolabe Musik Theatre, Turning Point Ensemble and Westbank First Nation, has its BC premiere on May 6, 2022, at 7:45 p.m. at the VIFF Centre VanCity Theatre, with...
Mike Holober And Balancing Act's Two-Disc Live Recording DON'T LET GO Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2022
Pianist, composer, arranger, and educator Mike Holober and his octet Balancing Act have released their astounding latest effort, Don't Let Go today on Sunnyside Records....
Photos: Apple TV+ Releases First Look at LOOT Starring Emmy Award-winner Maya Rudolph
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022
From Emmy Award-winning creators Alan Yang (“Little America,” “Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock'), the 10-episode workplace comedy stars Maya Rudolph. In addition to Rudolph, the 'Loot” ensemble cast is led by stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Undatea...
Michael Leonhart Orchestra To Release THE NORMYN SUITES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2022
Sunnyside Records has announced the March 25, 2022 release of The Normyn Suites by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra. The Normyn Suites is both a requiem and celebration, inspired by the life and death of the bandleader's 15-year-old dog, a female mini dachshund named Normyn....
Ana Villafañe to Play Daughter of Fidel Castro, Alina Fernandez, in Upcoming Biopic
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022
Ana Villafaña will play Alina Fernandez in Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde. The film follows the Cuban American immigrant and human rights advocate who was born to Fidel Castro and Natalia “Naty” Revuelta as the result of an affair. Fernandez eventually became one of Castro's most outspoken cr...
BWW Review: BOB MERRILL AND SUNNYSIDE SWING Play the Kravis Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - February 27, 2022
As the old joke goes “he has a face for radio”….Well, Bob Merrill, Legends Radio host and interviewer, also has the face, demeanor, and musicianship to be a vocalist/bandleader. He brought the group Sunnnyside Swing to the Persson Hall at The Kravis Center last night for an evening of hits fr...
Helen Sung and All-Star Quartet Come to the Hammer Theatre, San Jose
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2022
Acclaimed pianist/composer Helen Sung comes to downtown San Jose with an all-star quartet and special guest vocalist to present a program of original compositions and arrangements by landmark women composers, as part of the Black Cab Jazz series presented by Hammer Theatre Center and San José ...
SCULPTING SOUND: Twelve Musicians Encounter Bertoia At Nasher Sculpture Center
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2022
The Nasher Sculpture Center announces 'SCULPTING SOUND: Twelve Musicians Encounter Bertoia', a series of six historic concerts, from February 22–27, 2022, bringing together twelve master musicians to explore the expressive range of Harry Bertoia's sounding sculptures, in complement to the exhibiti...
AMC Networks Announces THE TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD Initial Casting
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022
Anthony Edwards (“Inventing Anna,” “WeCrashed”), Parker Posey (“Lost In Space”), Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Poppy Liu (“Dead Ringers”) and Jillian Bell (“Rough Night”) will star in the AMC Studios-produced episodic anthology of six episodes each focusing on standalon...
Young Audiences Awarded $50,000 NEA Grant
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2022
Young Audiences of Houston has been approved for a $50,000 NEA Grants for Arts Projects Award to support the Neighborhoods, Identity, and Diversity project. This project will support free youth and community programs across 10 communities collaboratively created with YAH Teaching Artists, community ...
Ana Villafañe Joins New Apple TV+ Series BAD MONKEY
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022
Fresh off her run as Roxie Hart in Chicago, Anna Villafañe has joined the cast of Bill Lawrence's Apple TV+'s new series, Bad Monkey, based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen. Villafaña joins Rob Delaney, Ahmed Elhaj, Arturo Luiss Soria, and the previously announced Vince Vaughn in the upcoming series....
Disney+ Wraps Production on CHANG CAN DUNK
by Michael Major - December 02, 2021
“Chang Can Dunk” follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5’ 8' Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and gain...
Nashville Opera Productions Nominated For 7 Midsouth Emmys
by A.A. Cristi - December 01, 2021
Nashville Opera, in partnership with Sunnyside Entertainment, has received 7 nominations in the 36th MIDSOUTH EMMY AWARDS for three productions from the 2020.21 season. ...
VIDEO: Hangin' on 49th Street with CHICAGO Star, Ana Villafañe
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2021
It's all razzle dazzle again at the Ambassador Theatre, where after a hiatus of a year and a half, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history has officially resumed performances. A new Roxie Hart struts the stage at Chicago this time around- Ana Villafañe, who is returning to Bro...
Tonya Pinkins Releases 'Strange Fruit, Revisited' Today to Honor George Floyd's Memory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2021
Broadway and TV Star, Tonya Pinkins, sings a new jazz ballad that was released today, Thursday, 10-14, on George Floyd’s birthday, to honor his memory. The song is called “Strange Fruit, Revisited”. It is inspired by both the current racial inequities and the Billie Holiday classic. ...
Ucross Announces Fall 2021 Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2021
Today, Ucross, the renowned artist residency program in northeastern Wyoming, announced its Fall 2021 Fellows. ...
Videos
TICKET CENTRAL
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $77
Tickets From $70
Tickets From $59
Get TV's #1 Theatre Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for TV Shows & beyond.
