When an outspoken, idealistic rapper runs for office as a publicity stunt and actually gets elected as The Mayor, he surprises everyone (including himself) when he has a natural knack for the job and slowly transforms City Hall.
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Mayor Bloomberg Hosts 2nd Annual POETWEET Contest
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 07, 2011
In honor of April as National Poetry Month, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is hosting the second annual Twitter "Poetweet" poetry contest. Starting April 1st and continuing throughout the month, the Office of the Mayor is collecting poems of 140 characters or less tweeted to @NYCMayorsOffice using #poe...
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 07, 2011
In honor of April as National Poetry Month, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is hosting the second annual Twitter "Poetweet" poetry contest. Starting April 1st and continuing throughout the month, the Office of the Mayor is collecting poems of 140 characters or less tweeted to @NYCMayorsOffice using #poe...
Walden Theatre Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, 2/24-3/5
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
Walden Theatre Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, 2/24-3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
Walden Theatre Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, 2/24-3/5
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011
Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
Oxygen Holds BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Marathon, 1/22
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2011
In the mood for some butt kicking? Oxygen has the perfect solution with back-to-back episodes of hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiering on January 22 from 10AM to 8PM ET/PT. Watch Buffy Summers battle the forces of darkness and survive the horrors of high school as she tries to protect the...
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2011
In the mood for some butt kicking? Oxygen has the perfect solution with back-to-back episodes of hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiering on January 22 from 10AM to 8PM ET/PT. Watch Buffy Summers battle the forces of darkness and survive the horrors of high school as she tries to protect the...
Oxygen Holds BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Marathon, 1/22
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2011
In the mood for some butt kicking? Oxygen has the perfect solution with back-to-back episodes of hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiering on January 22 from 10AM to 8PM ET/PT. Watch Buffy Summers battle the forces of darkness and survive the horrors of high school as she tries to protect the...
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2011
In the mood for some butt kicking? Oxygen has the perfect solution with back-to-back episodes of hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiering on January 22 from 10AM to 8PM ET/PT. Watch Buffy Summers battle the forces of darkness and survive the horrors of high school as she tries to protect the...
Photo Coverage: Ambrogino D'Oro 2010
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2010
(L-R) Fabio Guidoni, Letizia Moratti, Manfredi Palmeri, Stefania Berti attend the Ambrogino D'Oro 2010 held at Teatro Dal Verme on December 7, 2010 in Milan, Italy. The Ambrogino D'Oro is an annual ceremony at which the Mayor of Milan recognises the best of Milan in the fields of culture, fashi...
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2010
(L-R) Fabio Guidoni, Letizia Moratti, Manfredi Palmeri, Stefania Berti attend the Ambrogino D'Oro 2010 held at Teatro Dal Verme on December 7, 2010 in Milan, Italy. The Ambrogino D'Oro is an annual ceremony at which the Mayor of Milan recognises the best of Milan in the fields of culture, fashi...
THE LADY'S NOT FOR HANGING Opens at Ubique Cabartet Theatre, 9/17
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2010
Fred Anzevino, Director of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's first production of the season, The Lady's Not for Burning, sees this play as a musical or operetta without the song and dance numbers because of its poetic qualities. Produced in association with Michael James, the director's role is funded ...
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2010
Fred Anzevino, Director of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's first production of the season, The Lady's Not for Burning, sees this play as a musical or operetta without the song and dance numbers because of its poetic qualities. Produced in association with Michael James, the director's role is funded ...
NY Parks Department Breaks Ground at Mahoney Playground
by Marivic Tagala - August 26, 2010
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Council Member Debi Rose broke ground Thursday, August 26th on the $1.7 million renovations to Mahoney Playground. The Playground is located at Beechwood Avenue, between Cleveland St. and Crescent Ave. on Staten Island....
by Marivic Tagala - August 26, 2010
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Council Member Debi Rose broke ground Thursday, August 26th on the $1.7 million renovations to Mahoney Playground. The Playground is located at Beechwood Avenue, between Cleveland St. and Crescent Ave. on Staten Island....
Mayor Issued Summons For Cell Phone Violation
by Michael Dale - April 01, 2010
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg became the first person ever issued a summons for violating the city's ban on cell phone use during public performances, a law he has openly opposed since its introduction in 2002....
by Michael Dale - April 01, 2010
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg became the first person ever issued a summons for violating the city's ban on cell phone use during public performances, a law he has openly opposed since its introduction in 2002....
Shakespeare's Globe Celebrates St George's Day - And Shakespeare's Birthday
by Carrie Dunn - March 29, 2010
Shakespeare's Globe will be honouring two of England's biggest historical and cultural icons with a host of weekend events to celebrate St George's Day and Shakespeare's 446th birthday. The weekend will include the popular Sonnet Walks on Saturday 17 April as well as a free Open Day, supported by th...
by Carrie Dunn - March 29, 2010
Shakespeare's Globe will be honouring two of England's biggest historical and cultural icons with a host of weekend events to celebrate St George's Day and Shakespeare's 446th birthday. The weekend will include the popular Sonnet Walks on Saturday 17 April as well as a free Open Day, supported by th...
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
Detroit Youngsters Enjoy Free Performance of SESAME STREET LIVE At Fox Theater With Mayor Bing
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 28, 2010
Through the generosity of the members of the Mayor Dave Bing Inaugural Committee, approximately 4500 pre-selected Detroit youngsters and their families will enjoy the antics and fun of 'Elmo's Green Thumb' at a special performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 28....
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 28, 2010
Through the generosity of the members of the Mayor Dave Bing Inaugural Committee, approximately 4500 pre-selected Detroit youngsters and their families will enjoy the antics and fun of 'Elmo's Green Thumb' at a special performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 28....
A LANDMARK CELEBRATION At A.C.T.; Brings In Over 3,500 Attendees
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2010
The Bay Area community came out in droves on January 9, 2010, to celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic home of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)....
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2010
The Bay Area community came out in droves on January 9, 2010, to celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic home of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)....
U.K. Tour Of ROCKY HORROR Breaks Record For Largest-Ever Time Warp Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009
1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show. ...
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009
1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show. ...
Theatres Trust Announces ECOVENUE Green Theatre Project for London
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009
On 14 September 2009 at Plasa 09 The Theatres Trust will announce a new three year programme to provide specialist theatre environmental advice and undertake free DEC assessments with 48 small scale theatres in London. ...
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009
On 14 September 2009 at Plasa 09 The Theatres Trust will announce a new three year programme to provide specialist theatre environmental advice and undertake free DEC assessments with 48 small scale theatres in London. ...
WAY TO HEAVEN Comes To Teatro Circulo 7/30 Thru 8/23
by Ali Leskowitz - July 16, 2009
WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....
by Ali Leskowitz - July 16, 2009
WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....
NYC To Provide Loans, Benefits To Struggling Nonprofits
by Charlie Piane - April 07, 2009
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new initiatives to help the city's 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofit organizations survive the economic crisis....
by Charlie Piane - April 07, 2009
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new initiatives to help the city's 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofit organizations survive the economic crisis....
James Haskin Appointed To New Cultural Advisory Council
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008
James Haskins, Managing Director of The Wilma Theater, has been appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter's newly formed Cultural Advisory Council. A leader in the Philadelphia theater community, Haskins was selected from over two hundred applications and recommendations from leaders in the ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008
James Haskins, Managing Director of The Wilma Theater, has been appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter's newly formed Cultural Advisory Council. A leader in the Philadelphia theater community, Haskins was selected from over two hundred applications and recommendations from leaders in the ...
Theatre Under the Stars Annouces Weather-Related Cancellations
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008
Theatre Under The Stars regrets to announce that performances of 'The Color Purple' are cancelled for Tuesday September 16th and Wednesday September 17th. Classes at the Humphreys School of Musical Theater are also cancelled for Monday September 15th and Tuesday September 16th....
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008
Theatre Under The Stars regrets to announce that performances of 'The Color Purple' are cancelled for Tuesday September 16th and Wednesday September 17th. Classes at the Humphreys School of Musical Theater are also cancelled for Monday September 15th and Tuesday September 16th....
Photo Flash: Mayor Bloomberg Rings in New Year at 'The Fantasticks'
by BWW - January 01, 2008
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'...
by BWW - January 01, 2008
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'...
Strike Coverage:Union 'Respectfully Declines' Mayor's Offers
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2007
The New York Times reports, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's offers of assistance, Local One has declined and provided no comment. 'Bloomberg continued to reach out privately to the producers and stagehands, urging them to negotiate and offering the use of Gracie Mansion and a mediator,' states th...
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2007
The New York Times reports, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's offers of assistance, Local One has declined and provided no comment. 'Bloomberg continued to reach out privately to the producers and stagehands, urging them to negotiate and offering the use of Gracie Mansion and a mediator,' states th...
Photo Flash: Mayor Poppins
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007
After many secret meetings and hush-hush rehearsals, the super new Broadway musical, Mary Poppins and Mayor Bloomberg teamed up to create and star in Mayor Poppins, a spoof of the Broadway show with special lyrics and dialogue to poke fun at the Mayor, himself....
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007
After many secret meetings and hush-hush rehearsals, the super new Broadway musical, Mary Poppins and Mayor Bloomberg teamed up to create and star in Mayor Poppins, a spoof of the Broadway show with special lyrics and dialogue to poke fun at the Mayor, himself....
Murphy, Danza, Simon, Etc. Join Sardi Memorial Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2007
Tony Danza, Donna Murphy, Neil Simon, Gerald Schoenfeld, the NYPD Mounted Police and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard have been added to the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, Mar...
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2007
Tony Danza, Donna Murphy, Neil Simon, Gerald Schoenfeld, the NYPD Mounted Police and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard have been added to the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, Mar...
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