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Photo Flash: Doris Dear Brought The Rumpus Room To Cherry Grove!by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(07/26/2019) - Last night at the historic Cherry Grove Community House Theater in Fire Island, Doris Dear brought the Rumpus Room to a packed house with her show “More Gurl Talk”. Tales of growing up with “her” parents Taffy and Duke and Nancy, “her” sister, in Staten Island, proved to be a hilarious and touching evening in Fire Island.
Photo Flash: Tzi Ma, Li Jun Li And Celia Au Celebrate Netflix's WU ASSASSINS Trailer Sneak Peekby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(07/25/2019) - The Asian American arts community turned out for Wu Assassins stars Tzi Ma, Li Jun Li and Celia Au who were celebrating the release of the trailer for their new Netflix action series at The Concept, located in the cellar of Hotel 50 Bowery in New York's Chinatown on Tuesday, July 23rd. Assassins' themed Papo J's vodka cocktails and miniature cupcakes, created by Roger Yeh of YehCakes Custom Cakes, were served.
Photo Flash: THIS IS ME Has New Poster and Promo Picsby Stephi Wild - New York City
(07/24/2019) - This is Me is embarking in a new journey, touring around the USA. Part of this new exciting chapter is that new cast and creative team members are joining the ride: Maeve O'Haire, Darby Bixler, Ayesha Hughes, Sydney K. Holts and Karen Johal.
Photo Flash: Yang Liping Contemporary Dance Presents The World Premiere of UNDER SIEGEby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(07/22/2019) - In this U.S. premiere from China's Yang Liping Contemporary Dance, the astonishing Under Siege portrays the climactic battle between the Chu and Han armies in 202 B.C., an epic struggle that changed the course of Chinese history.
Photo Flash: Inside Meg Flather's SONGS~A Cabaret Sisterhood At Don't Tell Mamaby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(07/16/2019) - Singer/Song writer Meg Flather brings together fellow singers on July 14 and September 14 at 4:00 pm at NYC's Don't Tell Mama, in a performance of her songs for A Cabaret Sisterhood.
Photo Flash: Inside The CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS Concert With Billy Bustamante, Lady Celestina, Troy Iwata And Moreby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(07/16/2019) - On Sunday night, Iris Productions and Broadway Barkada presented the CRAZY FIERCE ASIANS concert at The Green Room 42 in New York.
Photo Flash: Grace DeAmicis, Spotlight Kidz Celebrate Independence Day With Performance On The USS Intrepidby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(07/11/2019) - The Spotlight Kidz had the honor of performing on the USS Intrepid to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Taking part was Grace DeAmicis who is currently in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD as well as Miranda DeMott, Michela Erksa, Elle Graper, Alexis Jade Meloe, Addisan Ricard, Alexandra Rooney, Ryan Umbarila and Eden Wanzie.
Photo Flash: The Kilroys THE LIST 2019 Launch Partyby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(07/11/2019) - On Thursday, June 27th The Kilroys celebrated the drop of THE LIST 2019 at WP Theater in New York City. The event celebrated the 13 founding members of the organization and the 33 plays featured on THE LIST 2019.
Photo Flash: Laura Osnes Returns To The Birdland Stage!by A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(07/10/2019) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes in another exciting night of "Repertoire Roulette" on Monday, July 8.
Photo Flash: WWTNS? Fights Period Poverty With 'Go With The Flow' Galaby Stephi Wild - New York City
(07/07/2019) - What Will the Neighbors Say? (www.wwtns.org) hosted a gala benefit on Wednesday July 3rd at 198 Allen Street to raise funds for PERIOD (www.period.org), an organization working to alleviate period poverty in the United States.
Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Natalie Douglasby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(06/26/2019) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present singer Natalie Douglas with another one of her monthly 'Tributes,' a series celebrating iconic singers.
Photo Flash: NYC Dance Week Presents FUNKAR - Celebrating Diversity Through Danceby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(06/20/2019) - NYC Dance Week, the annual 10-day dance festival, proudly presented FUNKAR - The Artist Within, a unique performance experience where 9 emerging dance companiesgroupstroupes were given up to 10 minutes to showcase their new work to an audience that rates and comments on their work. Dance professionals also provided each company feedback on their choreography and performance.
Photo Flash: Inside The Return Of THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW LIVE! STARRING JOSHUA TURCHINby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(06/19/2019) - Producer The Green Room 42 played host on Friday, June 14, 2019, to the fourth edition variety show of The Early Night Show LIVE! created, written, directed, accompanied, and performed by 12 year old Joshua Turchin. The young performer, writer and composer drew lots of laughs and applause throughout the cabaret featuring music, sketch comedy, improv, and special guests.
Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector and More Join Amanda Green At Birdlandby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(06/18/2019) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented two-time Tony-nominated Broadway songwriter and award-winning performer Amanda Green to the stage on Monday, June 17. Amanda is currently represented on Broadway by the smash hit revival of Kiss Me Kate starring Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase, for which she contributed a revised book and lyrics.
Photo Flash: The New York Philharmonic Visit NYC Parks In Summer Series!by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(06/17/2019) - The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, returned for the 54th season of priceless music, absolutely free, in every New York City borough.
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Receives 2019 Richard Seff Awardby Stephi Wild - New York City
(06/16/2019) - Newly anointed Tony winner Andre De Shields capped off the theater award season by receiving the 2019 Richard Seff Award at Equity's Eastern Regional Board meeting on June 11th at Equity's office in New York.
Photo Flash: Broadway Dreams Presents UNPLUGGED 2019 Summer Intensive Tourby A.A. Cristi - Philadelphia
(06/13/2019) - Broadway Dreams kicks off Unplugged, the 2019 Summer Intensive Tour in Atlanta, GA, followed by five U.S. cities, Calgary, Canada and Europa Park in Rust, Germany. In each location, Broadway Dreams will present an incredible roster of top Broadway directors, performers, and industry insiders who will offer highly personalized musical theater training through week-long intensive workshops for students of all ages, skill levels, and socio-economic backgrounds. At week's end, students will perform alongside their Broadway idols in a Broadway style revue open to the public.
Photo Flash: Broadway At Birdland Presents MOMMIE DEAREST: THE MUSICALby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(06/12/2019) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present Christina Crawford's 'Mommie Dearest: The Musical' in concert on Monday, June 10. The cast featured Tina Scariano as Christina and Dorothy Bishop as Joan, with an all-star cast. Drew Wutke accompaned on piano, with Daniel Shevlin on cello.
Up on the Marquee: Barbra Streisand at Madison Square Gardenby Walter McBride - Broadway
(06/12/2019) - Barbra Streisand will bring her legendary live performance home to New York City's Madison Square Garden for the first time in 13 years, it was announced today by her longtime manager Marty Erlichman. 'There are no fans like New York Fans!' said Streisand 'and I can't wait to return to Madison Square Garden to perform some new songs, some old songs and anything I find in between.'
Photo Flash: Tina Fey, Zac Posen & Rose Byrne Celebrate Teen Artists And Writers At Carnegie Hallby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(06/07/2019) - Last night, celebrities, educators, and families gathered at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in NYC to recognize 800 teen artists and writers from across the country as National Medalists in the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards-the nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12, presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
Photo Flash: New York Philharmonic Presents The World Premiere of PRISONER OF THE STATEby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(06/07/2019) - Last night Jaap van Zweden and the New York Philharmonic gave the World Premiere performance of David Lang's prisoner of the state - a fully staged reimagining of Beethoven's Fidelio, directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer. The program concludes the Orchestra's three-week Music of Conscience series, exploring how composers respond to the social and political issues of their times.
Photo Flash: Kaufman Music Center 2019 Gala Raises More Than $863,728 For Music Education Programsby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(06/05/2019) - NYC's Kaufman Music Center, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through music education and performance, raised over $863,728 at its annual Gala on Monday, June 3, 2019. Held at Guastavino's, the event honored Kaufman Board President Cathy White O'Rourke, a distinguished business leader, classically trained pianist, and devoted advocate for music education; and The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund, a generous champion of education and the performing arts. The evening was hosted by WQXR Radio Personality Terrance McKnight and included performances by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Winner Caroline Shaw with the Attacca Quartet and students from Kaufman Music Center.
Photo Flash: The School Of American Ballet Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Centerby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/31/2019) - The School Of American Ballet hosted their Alumni Cocktail Reception at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 31th. See photos from the event below!
Photo Flash: Chashama Presents Leah Lane's Performance Piece & Installation I'M JUST TIREDby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/30/2019) - 'I'm Just Tired' is a campy exploration of the anthropomorphization of depression a.k.a. the depression monster, created by NYC based artist, Leah Lane. Chashama will present the exhibition in May, which is National Mental Health Month. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), ten percent of all Americans over the age of twenty will experience depression for two consecutive weeks or more at some point in their lifetime. Most of those adults reported at least some difficulty with work, home or social activities due to their depression. Removing the stigma, seeking help for depression and other forms of mental health and wellness starts with shining a light on the subject and supportive conversations.
Photo Flash: This Week's Beechman Spotlight Leanne Borghesi's MOOD SWINGS Encore!by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/29/2019) - After a raucous New York debut, Leanne Borghesi's MOOD SWINGS is back! Join this 2019 MAC Award Nominee for an encore performance, Wednesday Night, May 29th 7pm, at The Laurie Beechman Theater.
Photo Flash: Mary Wilson of The Supremes Takes The Stage At Cafe Carlyleby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/29/2019) - Legendary singer Mary Wilson, a founding member of the legendary girl group The Supremes, returned to Cafe Carlyle last night for a run through June 8.
Photo Flash: Paul Newman's SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S GALA Returns To NYCby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/24/2019) - Last night, SeriousFun Children's Network hosted its annual gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. SeriousFun Children's Network is a global network of camps and programs founded by legendary actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. SeriousFun's camps and programs offer life-changing camp experiences to children with serious illnesses and their families, always free of charge. The evening featured a series of live performances and personal testimonials from SeriousFun campers and families alike, demonstrating the profound impact of SeriousFun camps.
Photo Flash: Inside LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT, A New Multi-Composer Song Cycleby Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/17/2019) - Since George Washington took office in 1783, writing letters to the President has provided citizens of all ages, races, political parties, and backgrounds an outlet to express their most personal concerns, hopes, and dreams. Letters to the President reimagines this archival canon of letters as a multi-composer song cycle, with each song inspired by an individual letter in the archive.
Photo Flash: BCRF Annual Hot Pink Party Marks 25 Years of Impact and Raises $6 Million for Researchby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/16/2019) - One of the most anticipated events of the season, the annual Hot Pink Party was hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) on Wednesday, May 15 at the Park Avenue Armory, raising $6 million for breast cancer research. This year's gala commemorated the incredible impact BCRF investigators have made on research since the organization's founding in 1993.
Photo Flash: National Dance Institute Celebrates The New Masters At Jacques' Art Nest Seriesby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/15/2019) - On Monday, May 13th, National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of millions of public school children through the arts, hosted the spring installation of Jacques' Art Nest Series, titled The New Masters: 21st Century Choreographers at the NDI Center in Harlem.
Photo Flash: Inside The Lambda Legal National Liberty Awardsby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/10/2019) - Last night, Lambda Legal, the nation's oldest and largest LGBT legal organization hosted the 2019 National Liberty Awards, last night at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, in New York City. The evening honored former Executive Director of National Center for Lesbian Rights, Kate Kendell and LGBTQ youth advocates and Lambda Legal Youth in Out-of-Home CareProject partner Baker McKenzie - for their advocacy, activism and commitment in the fight for LGBT equality.
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