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Last night, the NYC & Company Foundation held its 17th annual Visionaries & Voices Gala at the new Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

The early success of Disney on Broadway led other successful entertainment companies to believe that conquering the Great White Way possibly was not that hard. But, as Warner Bros' first foray into the lead producing game, LESTAT, proved, it's not as easy as opening and tossing some money at marketing. And now, after a sole Broadway show, PARAMOUR, Cirque du Soleil has essentially shuttered its theatrical division, Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. A spokesperson for Cirque confirmed that former head Scott Zeiger is no longer with the company.

New York Cruise Line's newest dining and entertainment destination, North River Landing, home to the famed floating lobster shack North River Lobster Company, and newly opened floating lounge, Fish Bar, will be transformed this August into the North River Viewing Village, located at Pier 81 on West 41st Street on the Hudson River. Beginning with the Opening Ceremonies on August 5th, through the Closing Ceremony on August 21st, North River Landing will be the destination for New Yorkers to cheer on the United States teams as they compete for gold this August. Fish Bar and the barge at North River Lobster Company will be outfitted with multiple TV screens for an optimal viewing experience and will include food and beverage specials, and numerous sailings throughout the day and night.