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Review: The Friars Put on a Show at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2025

Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Brings I GOT THE JOB to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 20, 2023

Last night, after a 4 year wait and re-schedules due to COVID and knee surgery, Lucie Arnaz hit the stage of 54Below with all cylinders on burn and guns ablaze! She performed an evening she calls “I GOT THE JOB” and kept the celeb filled New York City audience entranced from beginning to end, garnering multiple ovations that seemed as natural as breathing.

Photo Coverage: Steve Tyrell, Cady Huffman, Haley Swindal & Others at Will & Anthony Nunziata Friars Birthday Bash
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 27, 2018

Do you want to have the best birthday party ever? First…. be talented and admired entertainers who have lots of talented friends. Then, have many adoring fans and a large loving family. Next, have Sunny Sessa and Craig Neier create and produce your celebration at the Friars Club. The Friars Club which is the ground zero gathering place for show business folks and one of a kind events (most recent the Billy Crystal Icon Award Gala) hosted Will & Anthony Nunziata's Birthday Bash last night and here is a look inside the celebration.

Photo Coverage: 'And Now Direct From the Bar...' The Friars Toast Deana Martin
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 5, 2018

In a darkened Frank Sinatra Dining Room an off stage voice using that classic Dean Martin intro ' And Now Direct From The Bar' announced co-hosts Bill Boggs, Bruce Charet and countless actors, singers, celebrities and friends to toast one of the most beloved entertainers in show business…..Deana Martin.

Deana Martin To Be Honored With Trobairitz Title By The Friars Club June 4 in NYC
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018

Deana Martin, daughter of entertainment legend Dean Martin, is set to be honored with the official title of Trobairitz by the Friar's Club in New York City. The prestigious title will be formally presented to Martin on June 4 as part of 'A Deana Martin Toast.'

Barnes & Noble Announces More Than 100 Italian-American Authors Marching Up Fifth Avenue in the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Annual Columbus Day Parade
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2017

Bergen Community College to Present PATSY'S (IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK)
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017

???????On Saturday evening, April 29 Steve Kalafer and Peter LeDonne, Director of Community and Cultural Affairs at Bergen Community College, will present Patsy's (If These Walls Could Sing) at the Ciccone Theatre (400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ) for one historic, and glittering night only.

Photo Coverage: Frank Sinatra's 101st Birthday Celebrated With Steve Tyrell on SIRIUS Radio
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 13, 2016

The Chairman of the Board couldn't make his 101st birthday party but it wasn't a surprise that Steve Tyrell, who's currently singing at Cafe Carlyle headed up the festivities at Patsy's Italian Restaurant (Frank Sinatra's favorite haunt).  It was a great afternoon as everyone dined on some of Mr.Sinatra's preferred dishes and heard Steve Tyrell interview many show business legends talk about their relationship with 'The Voice'.  There were many famous telephone call in's to Steve's SIRIUS Radio live broadcast.

Photo Coverage: SiriusXM Radio Hosts Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday Broadcast
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 13, 2015

SiriusXM hosted a weekend-long celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday, which included a live broadcast from Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City hosted by Steve Tyrell. Check out BroadwayWorld's coverage of the event below!

NY Vocalist Steven Maglio Set to Release CD Honoring Sinatra
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2015

Highly acclaimed New York Vocalist Steven Maglio, greatly regarded for his renditions of songs popularized by Frank Sinatra, is set to release his latest CD titled 'Sinatra en Bossa Nova' on November 1, 2015.

Photo Flash: Nancy Sinatra, Tona Danza and More Attend Peter Max's Frank Sinatra Portrait Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015

On Monday, March 2nd, pop art icon Peter Max showcased a series of 27 portraits of Frank Sinatra throughout his esteemed 50-year career. The exhibition was attended by Nancy Sinatra, and her daughter Amanda Erlinger and kicked-off the yearlong celebrations being held around the world for Frank Sinatra's Centennial. Scroll down for photos from the event!

BWW Previews: VALENTINES DAY DINING Try Our Fantastic Choices
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 6, 2015

We have selected great spots uptown, downtown and all around the town for your Valentine's Day dining pleasure.

Photo Coverage: Danny Aiello Visits Backstage with Peter LeDonne
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 12, 2014

This week Danny Aiello will talk to Peter LeDonne about his book "I Only Know Who I Am When I Am Somebody Else". It's a memoir in which Danny details his life going from being an announcer of buses on the PA system to becoming an Oscar nominated actor.

Steven Maglio Set for Patsy's Sinatra Birthday Bash Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2014

Highly acclaimed New York Vocalist Steven Maglio will entertain an array of prominent celebrities and loyal fans of Frank Sinatra, at a special luncheon honoring the 99th birthday of the Chairman of the Board, today, December 12, 2014, Noon to 3pm, at Patsy's Italian Restaurant, 236 West 56th Street, New York, NY, 10019.

Steven Maglio Set for Patsy's Sinatra Birthday Bash, 12/12
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2014

Highly acclaimed New York Vocalist Steven Maglio will entertain an array of prominent celebrities and loyal fans of Frank Sinatra, at a special luncheon honoring the 99th birthday of the Chairman of the Board, on Friday, December 12, 2014, Noon to 3pm, at Patsy's Italian Restaurant, 236 West 56th Street, New York, NY, 10019.