David Leopold News

Bucks County Cultural Institutions to Celebrate Oscar Hammerstein II This July

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2026

Four Bucks County cultural institutions — Bucks County Playhouse, the Michener Art Museum, the Pearl S.

22 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — July 4, 2026

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book.

HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Comes to George Street Playhouse This Month

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2026

George Street Playhouse announced a 60-minute multimedia benefit event celebrating Al Hirschfeld's Broadway illustrations, hosted by David Leopold of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

16 Theater Books for Your Spring 2026 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — April 26, 2026

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Release HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book in April 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 19, 2026

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will present a new collection titled Hirschfeld's Icons: A Poster Book featuring iconic figures like Elvis and Madonna.

Carnegie Hall Unveils UNITED IN SOUND Festival 2026 Partner Events

by A.A. Cristi — January 21, 2026

Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation Announces National Events Celebrating HIRSCHFELD'S SONDHEIM

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2025

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating the release of Hirschfeld’s Sondheim with nationwide events in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and more.

HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY to be Presented at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 8, 2025

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) will host a special multi-media presentation by the Al Hirschfeld Foundation featuring Mr.

25 Theater Books for Your Fall 2025 Reading List

by Nicole Rosky — October 12, 2025

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

Exclusive: HIRSCHFELD'S ICONS Poster Book Coming in 2026; Check Out the Cover Now

by Josh Sharpe — September 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the release of Hirschfeld’s Icons: A Poster Book, a new collection of 25 removable, ready-to-frame prints by Broadway artist and caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.

Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — September 9, 2025

“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM.

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation to Launch New Book and New Exhibition of Al Hirschfeld Artwork

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 8, 2025

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will launch a new book, and a new exhibition of Al Hirschfeld artwork; Hirschfeld’s Sondheim.

STROKES OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Set for September

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 21, 2025

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will join forces with Helicline Fine Art and The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection for a new exhibition of artwork by the legendary artist Al Hirschfeld.

Al Hirschfeld Event Coming to Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea Tomorrow

by Josh Sharpe — July 25, 2025

This Saturday July 26, the Hamptons Summer Songbook at LTV Studios invites audiences to experience Broadway as seen through the pen of Al Hirschfeld in a special one-night-only event with renowned author and curator David Leopold and featuring Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano.