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Photo Flash: Natalie Douglas Comes to Broadway at Birdlandby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/16/2018) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present singer Natalie Douglas with yet another evening of her successful 'Tributes' series. On Monday, April 9, she celebrated the music and magic of the one and only Ella Fitzgerald.
Photo Flash: Urban Stages Presents Jim Dale with Lifetime Achievement Awardby A.A. Cristi - Off-Broadway
(05/15/2018) - Urban Stages' Board of Directors and founding artistic director Frances Hill celebrated 'The Magic of Theater by presenting the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary actor Jim Date at their Gala Benefit. The event was held at the Boathouse in Central Park at 6:30PM on May 14, 2018. The award was presented by stage and screen star Simon Jones (Farinelli and the King, The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy).
Photo Flash: Ballet Hispanico's Gala Honors Emilio & Gloria Estefan and Moreby Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/14/2018) - Ballet Hispanico honored Latin music superstars Emilio & Gloria Estefan with the Nuestra Inspiracion Award; legendary fashion designer Carolina Herrera with the Toda Una Vida Award; and businessman and community activist Marcos Torres with the Civic Inspiration Award; at its annual CARNAVAL Gala on Monday, May 7, 2018 at The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom, 768 Fifth Avenue, NYC. Proceeds, which totaled over $1.1 million last year, benefit the creation of new choreographic works, much needed scholarships for young people, and immersive dance programs for communities around the world.
Photo Flash: Jelani Alladin, Hailey Kilgore, Isaac Powell And More Celebrate Their Broadway Deubts At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Cabaret
(05/14/2018) - On Monday, May 11th, Feinstein's/54 Below celebrated the 2017-2018 season's amazing and landmark Broadway debuts with Another Opening, Another Debut!
by Julie Musbach - Cabaret
(05/14/2018) - On Monday, May 11th, Feinstein's/54 Below celebrated the 2017-2018 season's amazing and landmark Broadway debuts with Another Opening, Another Debut!
Photo Coverage: Explore Islands Philippines Expo in NYC Opensby Oliver Oliveros - New York City
(05/11/2018) - The Explore Islands Philippines expo invites visitors to discover, experience, and invest in the Philippines.
Photo Flash: Blake Lively Hosts Shutterfly Baby2Baby Mother's Day Celebration in New York Cityby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/10/2018) - On Thursday, May 9th, Shutterfly hosted the fifth annual Baby2Baby Mother's Day Celebration at The Wing Dumbo marking Baby2Baby's first event in New York. Baby2Baby supporter Blake Lively was in attendance to host the festivities and Shutterfly announced a $350K donation to Baby2Baby for 2018. Shutterfly has supported Baby2Baby since 2014, donating over $1.5M and helping Baby2Baby distribute over 39 million items making a positive impact on hundreds of thousands of low-income children across the country.
Photo Flash: N'Kenge Takes on the Hotel Pierreby Julie Musbach - Cabaret
(05/10/2018) - Award Winning Singer/Actress N'Kenge, showcased a range of musical favorites from Frank Sinatra standards, Motown hits to Bizet's Dat's Love 'Habanera'from the Dorothy Dandridge Musical opening Off Broadway this Fall!
Photo Flash: First Look at FOLLIES at Astoria Performing Arts Centerby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/09/2018) - Award-winning and critically-acclaimed Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC - Jesse Marchese, Executive Director; Dev Bondarin, Artistic Director) concludes its 17th mainstage season with a production of the legendary musical Follies by James Goldman (Book) and Stephen Sondheim (Music & Lyrics), directed by APAC artistic director, Dev Bondarin (New York Innovative Theatre Awards nominee for Best Director for APAC's 2017 production of Raisin) and choreographed by Sara Brians (Resident Choreographer, Matilda, Broadway). Follies runs from May 3 - 26, 2018 at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St. (at 30th Road), Astoria, NY 11102.
Photo Flash: Norm Lewis Hosts LIFEFORCE IN LATER YEARS Gala at Columbia Universityby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/09/2018) - Lifeforce in Later Years, a New York based non-profit that deploys community volunteers and resources to help senior age at home, held it's 7th Gala Fundraiser on May 7th at the Columbia Low Library Rotunda.
Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Joins The League Of Professional Theatre Women's for ORAL HISTORY
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/09/2018) - On Monday, May 7th The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Lisa Rothe, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been leading the gender parity conversation and championing women in the professional theatre for over 35 years, presented the final Oral History event of their 2017-18 season with two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (111 Amsterdam Avenue at 65th Street). Ms. Rivera talked about her life and illustrious career with Broadway World's lead correspondent, Richard Ridge, host of Backstage with Richard Ridge.
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/09/2018) - On Monday, May 7th The League of Professional Theatre Women (Kelli Lynn Harrison & Lisa Rothe, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been leading the gender parity conversation and championing women in the professional theatre for over 35 years, presented the final Oral History event of their 2017-18 season with two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (111 Amsterdam Avenue at 65th Street). Ms. Rivera talked about her life and illustrious career with Broadway World's lead correspondent, Richard Ridge, host of Backstage with Richard Ridge.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with SWEET CHARITY at The Baruch Performing Arts Centerby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/08/2018) - SWEET CHARITY is returning to NYC this June at The Baruch Performing Arts Center! SWEET CHARITY is produced by Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway as their 2018 Main Stage production. Scroll down for photos of the cast in rehearsals at Ripley Grier Studios.
Photo Flash: South Asian Theatre Artists Take the Stage at Lincoln Center Theaterby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/08/2018) - On Thursday, May 3, LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater, in collaboration with Tamasha: A Festival @ Hypokrit Theatre, held an exclusive event at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater to raise visibility for the South Asian theater community.
Photo Flash: Dominique Morisseau Visits The Drama Book Shop
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/08/2018) - The Drama Book Shop was thrilled to host a discussion and signing with award winning playwright Dominique Morisseau on Monday, May 7th. Moderating the discussion was actor, director, and executive assistant to Ms. Morisseau, Stori Ayers.
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/08/2018) - The Drama Book Shop was thrilled to host a discussion and signing with award winning playwright Dominique Morisseau on Monday, May 7th. Moderating the discussion was actor, director, and executive assistant to Ms. Morisseau, Stori Ayers.
Photo Flash: The Bombshells Return to Broadway at Birdland!by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/07/2018) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to present the return of The Bombshells to the club on Sunday and Monday, May 6 and 7. Sunday night's show was completely sold out, and there are a handful of bar seats available for Monday (tonight) at 7pm. Please contact the club at 212-581-3080 for sales.
Photo Flash: Lane Bradbury At The Lambs Talks About Broadway's Golden Age
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/07/2018) - Legendary Broadway and cabaret luminary, LANE BRADBURY, was interviewed by Foster Hirsch at THE LAMBS about her storied career that included tales of Bette Davis, Tennessee Williams, Ethel Merman, Patrick Hingle, Jerome Robbins, Raymond Massie, Jack Klugman, Julie Harris, June Havoc, Christopher Plummer ... and Elia Kazan.
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(05/07/2018) - Legendary Broadway and cabaret luminary, LANE BRADBURY, was interviewed by Foster Hirsch at THE LAMBS about her storied career that included tales of Bette Davis, Tennessee Williams, Ethel Merman, Patrick Hingle, Jerome Robbins, Raymond Massie, Jack Klugman, Julie Harris, June Havoc, Christopher Plummer ... and Elia Kazan.
Photo Flash: Project Broadway Presented the 2nd Annual BROADWAY AND BEYOND: Careers in the Theaterby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/04/2018) - On April 19, 2018 Project Broadway presented the 2nd annual Broadway and Beyond: Careers in the Theater panel to the 7th and 8th grade students at St Hope Leadership Academy in Harlem. This special event was presented in partnership with Harlem Grown. In this workshop, Broadway experts came together to be part of an interactive panel where they offered their own insight, education and advice on having a career in the entertainment industry.
Photo Flash: Project Shaw Presents SHAW SONGSby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/02/2018) - Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) today announced that Ed Dixon, Jeff Harnar, Christine Pedi, Jon Weber, Aaron Weinstein, Lauren Worsham, and Karen Ziemba would join the next presentation of Project Shaw. The 13th season continued on April 30th with SHAW SONGS, a festive cabaret evening of songs that George Bernard Shaw played, sang, and enjoyed (1856-1950). Marcia Milgrom Dodge directs with Paul Staroba serving as Musical Director.
Photo Flash: The Players Theatre Presents SINGLE RIDERby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(05/02/2018) - It's the hottest day of the year at Lucky Land Amusement Park in Lancaster County, PA. Abigail, Sarah, and Moira - three Amish girls from a nearby community - arrive at the park for their very first day of Rumspringa, the year in an Amish teenager's life when they are given the opportunity to explore the 'English' world. In their one day at Lucky Land, each girl has a life-changing adventure that will alter the way she thinks about her upbringing - and herself - forever. And when Abigail falls for Shane, a troubled but kind-hearted teen from Florida, she must make the ultimate decision: return to the safety of the Amish world or leave her family behind in favor of a life she's never known and a feeling she never expected.
Photo Flash:Nancy and Beth (Featuring Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt) Make Cafe Carlyle Debutby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(05/02/2018) - Nancy And Beth (featuring Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt) make their Cafe Carlyle debut, May 1-5. The self-described punk-showbiz band has been praised by NPR's All Things Considered as 'musical misfits,' and 'as sharp as any revivalist act going today' by The Los Angeles Times. In a review of their self-titled debut release, Rolling Stone noted 'It wouldn't be fair to call it a purely comedy album - it's too seriously musical and carefully curated for it to be that - but Nancy And Beth wisely doesn't try to disguise the comedic gifts of its creators. Instead, it shows the way Mullally and Hunt can be totally in sync to whip up a unique, coherent vision.' At the Cafe, Megan Mullally (vocals, choreography) and Stephanie Hunt (vocals) will be joined by Datri Bean (keyboards, vocals), Joe Berardi (drums), Petra Haden (strings, vocals), Sophia Johnson (guitar, vocals) and Andrew Pressman (bass, vocals).
Photo Coverage: The New York Pops Holds its 35th Birthday Galaby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - New York City
(05/01/2018) - The New York Pops' 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menken was held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops.
Photo Flash: The New Ohio Theatre and IRT's Theatre Archive Presents DANGER SIGNALSby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/30/2018) - The Archive Residency is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies. This two-year residency offers companies an artistic home for the development and presentation of a new work. Each residency culminates with a world premiere production. Now in its fifth year, the Archive Residency is a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village).
Photo Flash: Ecstatic Music Festival: Margaret Leng Tan Premiered George Crumb, Suzanne Farrin & Kelly Moran
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(04/27/2018) - This concert embodied the bountiful extended potential of the piano - the now "classic avant-garde" prepared piano of John Cage; George Crumb, the venerable master still discovering new means of expression within his inimitable style; and Kelly Moran's latest contribution to the prepared piano repertoire alongside Suzanne Farrin's bold forays into new sonic territory.
by Julie Musbach - New York City
(04/27/2018) - This concert embodied the bountiful extended potential of the piano - the now "classic avant-garde" prepared piano of John Cage; George Crumb, the venerable master still discovering new means of expression within his inimitable style; and Kelly Moran's latest contribution to the prepared piano repertoire alongside Suzanne Farrin's bold forays into new sonic territory.
Photo Flash: MADE TO DANCE IN BURNING BUILDINGS Comes to Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(04/26/2018) - Made to Dance in Burning Buildings by Anya Pearson played to a sold-out house at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(04/26/2018) - Made to Dance in Burning Buildings by Anya Pearson played to a sold-out house at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm.
Photo Flash: City Harvest Hosts 35th Anniversary Galaby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/25/2018) - Last night in New York, City Harvest hosted their 35th Anniversary Gala, which raised funds to support City Harvest's anti-hunger programs.
Photo Coverage: Maureen McGovern Takes the Stage at Birdlandby Julie Musbach - Cabaret
(04/25/2018) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present singer Maureen McGovern, who stormed the historic stage in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of her theme song, "The Morning After.' The song, which won the Oscar for Best Song of the Year in 1973, became an international Gold Record and garnered Ms. McGovern a Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist.
Photo Flash: THE LAST MULE AT GEE'S BEND Presented at All Souls Church in Manhattanby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/24/2018) - Author / playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey (right) greeted actors, Jordan Hall (left), C. Kelly Wright (second from left)) and Unitarian Church of All Souls representatives Linda Rousseau (second from right) and the Rev. Richard D. Leonard (seated) following the April 17, 2018 performance of the dramatic and musical adaptation of his children's book 'The Last Mule at Gee's Bend' at Reidy Friendship Hall of the Upper East Side-based church.
Photo Flash: Mallory Catlett's Award-Winning THIS WAS THE END Returns to the Mabou Mines Theaterby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/24/2018) - Since 2004, director Mallory Catlett has worked across disciplines to expand the boundaries of theater. Through original works with her own company, Restless NYC, and collaborations with some of today's leading artists-composer Mika Karlsson (The Echo Drift), Dread Scott (Decision), Aaron Landsman (City Council Meeting & Perfect City)-Catlett creates theater that The New York Times calls "lurid, feverish and powerful." She has been called a "downtown treasure" by Time Out New York.
Photo Flash: New York City Children's Theater Presents 2018 Gala at Edison Ballroomby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/24/2018) - Last week nearly 200 guests filled The Edison Ballroom to honor supporters of theater and arts education at New York City Children's Theater 2018 Gala on Tuesday, April 17th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and live performances by Tony award-nominated Anika Larsen (who also hosted the evening) with her talented husband Freddie Maxwell as accompaniment, iTheatrics ensemble (our youngest performers) and soloist Lizzette Cruz.
Photo Flash:The Broadway at Birdland Concert Series Presents Gunhild Carlingby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(04/24/2018) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present Gunhild Carling, known as Sweden's 'Queen of Swing,' at the club on Sunday, April 22. Ms. Carling absolutely captivated the sold-out house, eliciting many standing ovations and an old-school New Orleans parade through the venue.
Photo Flash: First Look at DRESS OF FIRE at 13th Street Theatreby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/20/2018) - DRESS OF FIRE, a new play by Nina Kethevan, starring Austin Pendleton, is currently in previews with the Opening Night set for this Sunday, April 22nd at 7 pm at the 13th Street Theatre, 50 West 13 Street (just east of Sixth Ave.)
Photo Flash: BE MORE CHILL's Joe Iconis, George Salazar, and Will Roland at Feintein's/54 Belowby Julie Musbach - Cabaret
(04/19/2018) - George Salazar, the Drama Desk-nominated actor known for Be More Chill, Lightning Thief, Godspell, and tick tick BOOM, joins with Joe Iconis, the Larson Award-winning musical theatre writer known for Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, The Black Suits, and his songs for Smash… for an intimate yet mind-melding concert you'll never forget!
Photo Flash: World Premiere of Joe Gulla's GAY.PORN.MAFIA at the New York Live Arts Theaterby Stephi Wild - New York City
(04/18/2018) - Presented in association with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, Joe Gulla's 'GAY.PORN.MAFIA', directed by Brian Rardin, had its World Premiere at the New York Live Arts Theater this past Saturday, April 14th.
Photo Coverage: Jacob Young and Scott Reeves THE FRIARS CLUB JERRY LEWIS MONASTERY WENT COUNTRY LAST NIGHTby Linda Lenzi - New York City
(04/17/2018) - Country music and soap opera fans joined Club members last night for an intimate acoustic evening of original country songs at the iconic Friars Club.
Photo Flash: The Archive Residency Presents DANGER SIGNALSby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/17/2018) - The Archive Residency is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies. This two-year residency offers companies an artistic home for the development and presentation of a new work. Each residency culminates with a world premiere production. Now in its fifth year, the Archive Residency is a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village).
Photo Flash: Grace Jones, Margaret Atwood, Katie Couric, Denzel Washington and More Come to TIMESTALKS Festivalby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - This weekend, TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, brought together an iconic group of creative and influential voices for the first TimesTalks Festival, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the prominent TimesTalks series.
Photo Flash: Sheree Sano Wins 5th Annual TOMATOES GOT TALENTby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - The 5th Annual 'Tomatoes Got Talent' Contest celebrating the talents of women-over-40 who are currently not working pros took place on Monday, April 9 at The Triad. It was hosted by Randie Levine-Miller, who co-produced with Cheryl Benton, the founder and publisher of Thethreetomatoes.com, which sponsors the event. Jimmy Horan music directed what became a real musical happening!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Anya Pearson's MADE TO DANCE IN BURNING BUILDINGS
by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - Made to Dance in Burning Buildings by Anya Pearson is an explosive mix of poetry, theatre, and violent and visceral contemporary dance, which poses the question: how do we heal from trauma?
by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - Made to Dance in Burning Buildings by Anya Pearson is an explosive mix of poetry, theatre, and violent and visceral contemporary dance, which poses the question: how do we heal from trauma?
Photo Flash: Fiend-ish Fun With The Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - Now that tax-time is at an end, it's time to have some laughs!
by A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/16/2018) - Now that tax-time is at an end, it's time to have some laughs!
Photo Flash: AMAS Musical Theatre Presents 49th Anniversary Benefit Galaby A.A. Cristi - New York City
(04/13/2018) - A starry line-up of talent that was on hand to celebrate the AMAS Musical Theatre's 49th Anniversary Gala Benefit honoring Broadway casting director, producer and director Jay Binder, Tony-nominated composer and lyricist Micki Grant and Leonid Poretsky, MD, a leading endocrinologist and founder of the Friedman Transgender Health & Wellness Program at Lenox Hill Hospital.
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