Leonard Lopate

Photos: On the Red Carpet at The Actors Fund Gala
by Jennifer Broski - May 10, 2022

View photos from the gala and learn about their rebrand!

Red Hen Press Brings FACETS OF FATHERHOOD to The Broad Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020

The Broad Stage continues its collaboration with Red Hen Press for the second event of the 2019-2020 season, Red Hen Press: Facets of Fatherhood, on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00pm in The Edye at The Broad Stage. The afternoon will feature performance and poetry with Carlo Ponti, Edoardo Ponti and the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra.

Primary Stages Announces Additional Winter Programming
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018

PRIMARY STAGES (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) announced today additional programming and events for the Winter 2018 season.

WNYC Fires Public Radio Hosts Leonard Lopate & Jonathan Schwartz for 'Inappropriate Behavior'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2017

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, WNYC radio hosts, Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz were placed on leave following the launch of an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct. Now the public radio hosts have been officially fired.

WNYC Hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz Placed On Leave Following Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2017

WNYC radio hosts, Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz have been placed on leave effective immediately following the launch of an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Corkscrew Theater Festival Seeks Submissions for Summer 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017

Corkscrew Theater Festival, which seeks to expand production opportunities for early-career artists in New York City, is currently seeking submissions for its summer 2018 season (July 9-August 5).

Bill Murray Talks GROUNDHOG DAY on The Leonard Lopate Show
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2017

Actor Bill Murray made headlines this week as he made multiple trips to revisit one of his finest roles in the musical version of his iconic film Groundhog Day on Broadway.

American Classical Orchestra To Perform MUSIC OF HADYN, MOZART, AND VANHAL, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017

American Classical Orchestra on Today, January 17, 2017 at 8:00PM at Alice Tully Hall will present a program of works written by some of the greatest composers of the late 18th century during their youth: Mozart, Haydn, and Johann Baptist Vanhal. Works performed will be Haydn Symphony No. 31 in D Major, 'Hornsignal'; Mozart Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, K 16, Mozart Piano Concerto No. 4, K. 41 in G Major and  Mozart Piano Concerto K. 107, No. 2 in G Major with pianist Audrey Axinn and Vanhal Symphony in d minor.

American Classical Orchestra Present Works By 18th Century Composers, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017

American Classical Orchestra on Today, January 17, 2017 at 8:00PM at Alice Tully Hall will present a program of works written by some of the greatest composers of the late 18th century during their youth: Mozart, Haydn, and Johann Baptist Vanhal.

American Classical Orchestra Present Works By 18th Century Composers, 1/17
by Molly Tracy - Jan 5, 2017

American Classical Orchestra on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 8:00PM at Alice Tully Hall will present a program of works written by some of the greatest composers of the late 18th century during their youth: Mozart, Haydn, and Johann Baptist Vanhal.

American Classical Orchestra To Perform MUSIC OF HADYN, MOZART, AND VANHAL, 1/17
by Molly Tracy - Dec 16, 2016

American Classical Orchestra on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 8:00PM at Alice Tully Hall will present a program of works written by some of the greatest composers of the late 18th century during their youth: Mozart, Haydn, and Johann Baptist Vanhal. Works performed will be Haydn Symphony No. 31 in D Major, 'Hornsignal'; Mozart Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, K 16, Mozart Piano Concerto No. 4, K. 41 in G Major and  Mozart Piano Concerto K. 107, No. 2 in G Major with pianist Audrey Axinn and Vanhal Symphony in d minor.

Listen: Ivo van Hove Chats 'KINGS OF WAR' Shakespeare Adaptation at BAM
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016

Acclaimed theatre director Ivo van Hove stopped by WNYC's The Leonard Lopate Show today to talk about KINGS OF WAR, playing this weekend at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Click below to listen to the full interview, in which he discusses Shakespeare, improvisation, and bringing the Bard to a modern audience!

BWW Interview: Elliott Forrest Rocks the Arts in Rockland County
by Erica Miner - Jul 28, 2016

On July 1, Forrest added the title Executive Director to his ongoing role as Artistic Director of ArtsRock

Howard Fishman to Perform in Concert at Dorset Theatre Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2016

?Tuesday, July 19, 8:00 PM - Enjoy singer-songwriter extraordinaire Howard Fishman in an evening of New Orleans jazz, Brooklyn soul, open-hearted country, and blues. Proceeds support Dorset Theatre Festival's Giving Back program, which subsidizes tickets for members of our community who serve us every day.

Audio: HADESTOWN's Anais Mitchell, Rachel Chavkin and Nabiyah Be Talk of Ancient Myths and Modern Politics
by Michael Dale - Jun 27, 2016

The folk singer/songwriter's Off-Broadway musical strikes modern chords in telling an ancient story.

AUDIO: HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Thomas Kail Talk Characters, Music and More with Leonard Lopate
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2016

HAMILTON director Thomas Kail and Tony nominees Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom, Jr. joined WNYC's THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW yesterday, where they opened up about the show's background, their parts, and the making of the music. You can listen to the full interview below!

PODCAST: Chatting and Kvetching With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS' Jackie Hoffman and John Epperson
by Michael Dale - Dec 23, 2015

The stars of Transport Group's wacky new production talk about the origins of the classic musical and on bringing their own styles to the show.

PODCAST: Karen Olivo, Todd Almond and Lear deBessonet Preview Public Works' THE ODYSSEY
by Michael Dale - Sep 1, 2015

This weekend marks the third year the Public Theater's Public Works hits Central Park's Delacorte Theater with a brand new musical spectacular based on a classic piece of literature.

Little Anthony to Appear on THE VIEW & More in Support of New Memoir
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2015

One of the vocal architects to emerge in the 'Golden Age of Rock and Roll,' Little Anthony, (Little Anthony & The Imperials), will be hitting the media circuit in New York City July 22 through July 24 to reveal his new memoir, Little Anthony: My Journey - My Destiny.

Chita Rivera, John Kander & Terrence McNally Discuss THE VISIT
by Pat Cerasaro - May 23, 2015

Chita is back on Broadway!