All Shook Up: Pal Elvis?
by Michael Dale - April 06, 2005 The new Elvis show might be the best jukebox musical ever produced on Broadway. But is that enough?...
The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim: I Say Don't
by Michael Dale - August 17, 2005 A slight political drama featuring a song-and-dance mayor...
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...
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. ...
Stritch and Prince to Attend Sardi's Memorial, March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2007 A memorial service for Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restraunteur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City, it was announced by Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization....
Listen Now: 'Drowsy' Combats Pigeon-Feeding Law with Song
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007 On behalf of PETA, Tony Award-winning composers Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison of The Drowsy Chaperone and Georgia Engel, who plays Mrs. Tottendale in the Broadway hit, have sent a singing telegram to Ken Livingstone, London's mayor...
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....
Shakespeare's Birthday Party at the Globe - free for all!
by West End News Desk - March 21, 2005 Following on from the success of last year's event, Shakespeare's Globe will once again throw open its doors to the public on Saturday 23 April in celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. ...
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. ...
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....
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...
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....
Neuwirth Joins Stritch and Prince for Sardi Memorial
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2007 Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth, currently starring as Roxie Hart in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, has joined 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, March 13, 12 noon, a...
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...
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...
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....
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.'...
STAGE TUBE: Cast of ROCK OF AGES Tour Pleas for Movie Roles!
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2011 ROCK OF AGES will soon become Hollywood's Biggest Party as filming recently began in Miami, Florida for the New Line Cinema Film. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Den...
Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim Plays Fringe Aug. 13-28
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2005 John Doble's comedy The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim will be presented at the New York International Fringe Festival from August 13th to August 28th...
Mayor Bloomberg Hosts 2nd Annual POETWEET Contest
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 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...
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 ...
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. ...
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....
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 ...
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.... |
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