Photo Coverage: The Friars, A Yiddish Theatre, and City Village Cinema Bring Christmas Cheer to NYC Kids
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 2, 2017
In 1904 the Friars started meeting, and in 1918 The Yiddish Art Theatre was founded. How symbolic that the Yiddish Theatre, now a City Village Cinema movie house was the scene of The Friars Sunshine Committee's annual morning of Christmas cheer for New York City Children. The kids are entertained by clowns, are given their early Christmas presents by some famous Friars, and the theatre staff makes sure they have unlimited popcorn while enjoying a movie.
Mike Tyson Wants to Star on Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2011
According to the NY Times, former heavy weight champ Mike Tyson is interested in heading to the Great White Way in the future. Tyson told the Times, 'I want to entertain people. I want a Tony Award.'
Photo Coverage: Friars Club Roast Pat Cooper
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 21, 2007
Dozens of stars from the stage and screen joined roast-master Lisa Lampanelli in kicking-off this year's Friars Club Roast of Pat Cooper on Friday October 19 at the New York Hilton, (1335 Avenue of the Americas).