Allen Roskoff News

 Honoring stars from the Broadway stage, screen and activists, The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club announced the honorees for its annual Winter Gala and Awards Ceremony, to take place at the Hard Rock Café in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, December 13, 2021.

A good time was had by all at Bowery Arts & Science, 310 Bowery (at First Street), in NY on Monday night, May 14 as the annual Fresh Fruit Awards were celebrated. Writer/performer, Lisa Kron and activist, Allen Roskoff, were honored with Community Service awards prior to a cavalcade of accolades for some powerful and enlightening works by new as well as established artists. Three pieces that took home multiple awards were the musical, La Maupin, the political dramedy, The Diplomats, and the semi-autobiographical play, The Phillie trilogy, which was a tour de force for several acclaimed performers.

On May 14, the FRUITIE AWARDS honoring the best of the 2017 Fresh Fruit Festival plus leading community leaders at a gala celebration at Bowery Arts & Science, 310 Bowery (at First Street), in NYC.

All-Out Arts and the acclaimed Fresh Fruit Festival will celebrate notable selections from last year's Fresh Fruit Festival. 'It was a very powerful season,' said Louis Lopardi, the executive producer of the festival. 'It's fitting for our 15th year. So many amazing works,' he continued. 'And looking forward to one of most exiting seasons to come!' he concluded.

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, named for the legendary gay activist Jim Owles, will present awards to nightlife activists and Broadway stars at their 'Salute To Nightlife' on Sunday, October 5th at 9pm at Chelsea's Elmo's Restaurant, 156 7th Ave.

Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, named for the legendary gay activist Jim Owles, will present awards to nightlife activists and Broadway stars at their 'Salute To Nightlife' on Sunday, October 5th at 9pm at Chelsea's Elmo's Restaurant, 156 7th Ave.

Street Lights For Obama, a one-night-only benefit concert of Joe Drymala's new hip-hop/pop musical Street Lights, premiered this Sunday, August 17th at 8pm at The Zipper Factory. Ryan J. Davis produces and directs.

Street Lights For Obama, a one-night-only benefit concert of Joe Drymala's new hip-hop/pop musical Street Lights, will premier this Sunday, August 17th at 8pm at The Zipper Factory.

Street Lights For Obama, a concert of Joe Drymala's new hip hop musical, Street Lights benefiting Obama For America on August 17th.

Street Lights For Obama, a one-night-only benefit concert of Joe Drymala's new hip-hop/pop musical Street Lights, will premier this Sunday, August 17th at 8pm at The Zipper Factory.

Street Lights For Obama, a concert of Joe Drymala's new hip hop musical, Street Lights benefiting Obama For America on August 17th.

Hollywood and theater stars were on hand for the 2005 Gay Pride Awards at City Hall on June 23rd, and so was BroadwayWorld!

Some of the 'Special Civil Rights Award' honorees were Harvey Fierstein, Laura Linney (Sight Unseen), Alan Cumming, Hal Sparks, John Tartaglia, Joyce Randolph, Larry Kramer, Christopher Sieber and more...