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THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Announced At Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall

Producers Richard Bell, N'Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, announce the presentation of “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” selections from the upcoming production of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L. Becton, directed by Tamara Tunie at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.

United States Artists President and CEO Deana Haggag Steps Down to Join The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

United States Artists has announced that Deana Haggag will be stepping down as President & CEO to join The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as a Program Officer in Arts and Culture, focusing on the current and emerging infrastructure and field-wide needs of artists and arts organizations.

Tamara Tunie Tapped To Direct New York-Bound Musical LOVE & SOUTHERN D!SCOMFORT

Patton Daye Slater Productions announced today that Tony Award-winning producer, Obie Award-winning actor and renowned director Tamara Tunie (Julius Caesar on Broadway with Denzel Washington, 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit') has signed on to direct the company's New York-bound musical drama Love & Southern D!scomfort.

Awkwafina In Talks To Join Sequel To JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Awkwafina In Talks To Join Sequel To JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Star Awkwafina to Host the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS

 dick clark productions announced today that actress, Awkwafina, will host the 22nd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards” on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Deep in the midst of her star-making moment with key roles in the hit films Oceans 8 and Crazy Rich Asians, the recent SNL host will take the stage alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment to lead the audience through an incredible night of honoring the best in film.

BWW TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with Tamara Tunie

This episode features: Tamara Tunie who starred for 15 seasons as Medical Examiner Dr. Melinda Warner in the top-rated series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' Tunie, also, starred as Marie Van Der Veen, the matriarch and the "moral fiber" of a Native American tribe, on Sundance TV's THE RED ROAD. COMING SOON, Tunie stars in AMC's new series DIETLAND and the BBC/Netflix political drama "The Forgiving Earth".   She also appeared in the highly visible role of Alberta Green in season one of the hit series '24', as well as guest appearances on "Better Call Saul", "Blue Bloods", "Billions", "Alpha House", "Elementary" "Survivor's Remorse", "Zoo", "The Good Wife", 'Law and Order,' 'Sex and the City,' and 'NYPD Blue",  to name a handful.

According to the New York Times, the new arts center known as the Shed that is being built in Hudson Yards has received $75 million from Michael Bloomberg. He had previously made a $15 million contribution in 2012, which until now was undisclosed, and he added $60 million to that on Wednesday.

Goya Foods, America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, launches the 'Better for You' product line, categorizing its current product portfolio in addition to new Goya products. The line features over 300 products with over 40 variations of low sodium and organic beans, organic olive oil, organic rice, brown rice, quinoa, chia, amaranth, frozen vegetables, fruits, coconut water, diet beverages, and low sodium condiments.

Celebrating 20 years of big hugs at the Current in Chelsea Piers, the Broadway Kids joined Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po - all four characters from the Teletubbies, to help blow out the candles on their Anniversary Cake.

BWW TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with Tamara Tunie

This episode features: Tamara Tunie who starred for 15 seasons as Medical Examiner Dr. Melinda Warner in the top-rated series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' Tunie, also, starred as Marie Van Der Veen, the matriarch and the "moral fiber" of a Native American tribe, on Sundance TV's THE RED ROAD. COMING SOON, Tunie stars in AMC's new series DIETLAND and the BBC/Netflix political drama "The Forgiving Earth".   She also appeared in the highly visible role of Alberta Green in season one of the hit series '24', as well as guest appearances on "Better Call Saul", "Blue Bloods", "Billions", "Alpha House", "Elementary" "Survivor's Remorse", "Zoo", "The Good Wife", 'Law and Order,' 'Sex and the City,' and 'NYPD Blue",  to name a handful.

Below, check out the trailer for BANKSY DOES NEW YORK, a documentary debuting on November 17 at 9PM on HBO.

Planet Hollywood Times Square has installed a dazzling new digital marquee heralding its first tenant at The Screening Room Theater, Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER. Video footage of the spectacular display debuted today on YouTube. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle,HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER reopened at this uniquely elegant new venue after playing to packed houses since August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater. Check out the marquee below!

A hilarious new video debuted this weekend from the cast and writers of NYC's comedy smash HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER. Check it out below! The video reveals the (somewhat desperate) Tony hopes that the hit Off-Broadway show has been harboring since it opened on October 17, 2012 to rave reviews at Sofia's Downstairs Theater in the heart of Times Square.

New Yorker's daily commute is regularly interrupted by unsolicited entertainment from break dancers, fruit snacks being sold for kids basketball teams or help for the homeless. What New Yorker's are not used to is being offered a no strings attached gift! And is there anything New Yorker's crave more in the morning than coffee. Straphangers couldn't help but shed the hard New York exterior and smile on their way to work thanks to How 2 B A New Yorker...ENJOY!

On last night's SNL cold opening, The Fox & Friends crew added their two centss on NBA player Jason Collins announcing he is gay. In addition, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is grilled on gun control and his sugary drink laws. Check it out below!

Today's 'Meet the Press with David Gregory' featured an exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in which he covered many hot-topic issues, including gun control and President Obama's recent trip to the Middle East. In the clip below, here what Bloomberg had to say on the current push for an assault rifle ban.

Mayor Bloomberg performed last night, March 23rd, with the casts of ROCK OF AGES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and ANNIE at the 2013 Inner Circle charity dinner, 'Last Gulp', at the New York Hilton. Watch below!

New York City Michael Bloomberg called the Mississippi bill banning counties from posting calorie counts and capping the size of beverages a "farce," in an interview that was broadcast live today, March 13, 2013 on CBS THIS MORNING

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will comment on the overturn of his proposed ban on large sugary drinks when he visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, tonight, March 11. Check out a sneak peek below!