Sonia Manzano

Sixth Latin American Book Fair Returns To Philadelphia Celebrating Heritage, Literature, And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

The vibrant spirit of the Latino community is set to come alive once again at the Sixth Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia.

WUCF TV Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Star-Studded Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Central Florida's public television station, WUCF TV, celebrates ten years of service with a star-studded anniversary extravaganza as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood '10 Years Of Tiger Tunes' Out Now From Warner Music Group And Fred Rogers Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2022

Fred Rogers Productions, the award-winning children's educational media organization, and Warner Music Group's Arts Music division are marking the 10th anniversary of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, the beloved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS series, with a new digital album. “10 Years of Tiger Tunes!,” the latest Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood music release, is available on all digital platforms now.

Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Announces Fall/Winter Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall/winter programming, reflective of its artistic vision, featuring a mix of collaborations with constituents across Lincoln Center and a focus on genres historically underrepresented on campus.

Photo: SESAME STREET's Sonia Manzano Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Sonia Manzano, who portrayed ‘Maria’ on “Sesame Street” from 1971-2015 attended the matinee performance yesterday (Sunday, 5/22) of ROMEO & BERNADETTE.  She and Mark Saltzman, the book & lyric writer of the show, worked together on the show for many years.

Standout Animation Series ALMA'S WAY to Feature Series Creator Sonia Manzano
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 13, 2022

New episodes of Alma’s Way, the latest standout animated series from Fred Rogers Productions, are coming down the 6 train track onto PBS KIDS the week of May 2 with a very special guest star: series creator Sonia Manzano herself!

Edie Falco, Tony Shalhoub, Holly Hunter & More to Take Part in WALL TO WALL SELECTED SHORTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, employing the day-long-marathon approach of its Wall to Wall series in a monumental celebration of the organization’s pioneering literature-in-performance program, Selected Shorts, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City.

Impro Theatre Elects New Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2021

Impro Theatre's Main Company ensemble embarks on a reimagined vision for the future with the announcement of three new leaders that will share the position of Artistic Director. Based in Los Angeles, Impro Theatre has garnered national attention with their unique acclaimed brand of improvised theatre and loyal following.

Radio and Podcast Series SELECTED SHORTS: TALES AFTER DARK Comes To Kean This Saturday
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021

Just in time for Halloween, the hit public radio and podcast series Selected Shorts returns to Kean Stage on Saturday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205 for  Selected Shorts: Tales After Dark.

Latino Theater Company Presents RE:ENCUENTRO 2021 Digital Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2021

Latino Theater Company presents RE:Encuentro 2021, a virtual, national Latinx theater festival featuring 16 companies and performers from across the U.S. in digital residence at The Los Angeles Theatre Center.

Kean Stage to Celebrate its Return to Indoor Performances this Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021

Kean Stage has  announced its return to in-person, indoor performances this fall for its 12th season.

Catching Up with the Jimmy Awards Alumni- Part 3
by Team BWW - Jun 23, 2021

Before we get to know this year's Jimmy Awards nominees, BroadwayWorld is catching up with some of the program's alumni! Below, get to know just a few, including: English Bernhardt, Carolina I. Campos, Noah Diggs, Jeremy Fuentes, Maggie Gidden, Mia Cherise Hall, Morgan Kirner, Halle Mastroberardino, Katie McKernan, Jake Pedersen, Connor Riordan, and Hannah Sulak.

Sonia Manzano Begins Performances in THE TEMPEST at Radial Park
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021

Sonia Manzano, who spent 44 years performing as Maria and writing for  the popular and enduring children's television series Sesame Street, and who was recently featured in the new documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street will begin performances tonight in this live outdoor production of Shakespeare's The Tempest in New York. 

Montego Glover Begins In-Person Performances in NYC Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2021

Tony nominee Montego Glover (Memphis, Les Miz, Hamilton) and Broadway's Quentin Earl Darrington (Ragtime, Once On This Island, MJ the Musical) open the World Premiere live outdoor staged performance and simulcast of Beyond the Veil, an original ghost thriller by Steve Wargo.