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JDTLab Presents Amy Oestreicher's GUTLESS & GRATEFUL
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


Gutless & Grateful is the one-woman musical autobiography of Amy Oestreicher, taking her audience on a journey of hope, resilience and gratitude.

JDT Lab Presents ANCIENT HISTORY by David Ives
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


Jack and Ruth, a seemingly perfect match, are suddenly faced with the question of marriage.

JDT Lab Presents NAISULA: A PRAYER FOR A WHITE WOMAN, HER AFRICAN SERVANT, A SHAMAN AND A SPIRIT CHILD by Kenny Mann
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


In this mythical poem set in Colonial Kenya of the late 1950s, a shaman finds ways to heal the wounded souls of a white woman and her African servant. Chameleon, Praying Mantis, Humming Bird, Leopard and Yellow Dog play roles in bringing a spirit child to life. She is NAISULA - Woman of Power.

JDT Lab Presents VIETNAM…THROUGH MY LENS by Stu Richel
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


Stu served in the U.S. Army from January 1968 to January 1970. Through much of 1969, he was a combat photographer/writer with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam; it is that service which provided the impetus for this solo, stage performance.

JDT Lab Presents DESCENT OF THE DOLLS with Jeffery Conway, Gillian McCain and David Trinidad
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


Three brilliant contemporary poets, Jeffrey Conway, Gillian McCain, and David Trinidad, have collaborated on an epic poem retelling the film version of Valley of the Dolls by turns brilliant, inspiring, and hysterical.

James Earl Jones, Peter Riegert, Mercedes Ruehl, and Harris Yulin Star in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN? Concert Reading
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


A riveting drama about the infamous 1950s House Unamerican Activities Committee where those in entertainment were subpoenaed to testify as to their loyalty as Americans and asked to name anyone who was, or suspected of being, a communist.

2017 New Edition of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Comes to Guild Hall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


'Celebrity Autobiography' is the award-winning hit comedy show where celebrities act out other celebrities' jaw-dropping memoirs!

Guild Hall Presents the Staged Reading of ONLY A KINGDOM
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


The world-famous story of King Edward VIII of Great Britain and the American Mrs. Simpson, a twice-divorced woman for whom he renounced the British throne in 1936.

AMDA busca talento y audicionará en México el 6 de agosto próximo
by Clemente Sanchez - Jul 5, 2017


AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts y The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) visitarán CDMX.

Jay Leno to Headline Guild Hall's Season Spectacular Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2017


Jay Leno, the celebrated "Tonight Show" host and comedian, takes the stage at Guild Hall in East Hampton today, July 1 at 7pm.

Jay Leno to Headline Guild Hall's Season Spectacular Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017


Jay Leno, the celebrated "Tonight Show" host and comedian, takes the stage at Guild Hall in East Hampton on Saturday, July 1 at 7pm.

Greensboro Arts Alliance Announces 2017 Mainstage Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2017


The Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency (GAAR), under the Artistic Direction of Sabra Jones, is proud to announce its 1st Annual Opera Festival as part of the 2017 Summer Season in Vermont. Heidi Lauren Duke choreographs & directs Mezzo-Soprano Martha Prewitt in Lee Hoiby's comedy Bon Appetit!, written about the legendary chef Julia Child, from June 30 - July 5, 2017, at the Town House (20 Church St.)  in Hardwick, Vermont.  The return of opera performance marks a full circle moment for Hardwick's historic Town Hall which was, in fact, built as an opera house in 1898.

Edward Albee, Debbie Reynolds Among Theater Legends Honored by TonyAwards.com
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


Each year, the Tony Awards release a list of names of friends and colleagues in the Broadway community who have left us during the past year.

Actress and Philanthropist Dina Merrill Passes Away at Age 93
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017


Dina Merrill Hartley (born Nedenia Marjorie Hutton; December 29, 1923-May 22, 2017) was an American actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.  She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

NYC Mission Society Honors Legendary Actress & Singer Diahann Carroll and Entrepreneur Don Peebles
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2017


On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, more than 340 people attended the New York City Mission Society's annual Champions for Children Gala, raising a half million dollars to help youth and families in the city's most underserved communities break the cycle of poverty and achieve success.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Celebrates 17th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2017


'Oh, it's very pretty, isn't it! We're going to have fun,' Truman Capote said as he walked into his Black & White Ball on November 28, 1966, according to The New York Times. He might have said the same thing on March 11, had he walked into the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion for Palm Beach Dramaworks 

Jean Shafiroff to Co-Chair Annual Mission Society Gala Again This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2017


On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, the New York City Mission Society will hold its annual Champions for Children fundraising Gala. This year's event will honor legendary actress and singer Diahann Carroll and entrepreneur Don Peebles, as well as recognize three lifetime members of the Mission Society's Board of Directors. Co-chaired by Jean Shafiroff and Katrina Peebles, the benefit will support the Mission Society's programs and services that help youth and families in our city's most underserved communities break the cycle of poverty and achieve success.

New Rep and Boston Theatre Center presents SINNERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2017


New Repertory Theatre and Boston Center for American Performance present Greensboro Arts Alliance & Residency/Mirror Theater's Sinners by Joshua Sobol, March 23-April 2, 2017 in the TheatreLab@855, Boston University, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. Tickets are $20-$35 and may be purchased by calling the New Rep Box Office at 617-923-8487 or visiting newrep.org.

Martin and Jean Shafiroff Host Annual Gala Kick Off Party for the New York City Mission Society's Annual Champions for Children Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2017


Author and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff hosted a reception on Tuesday night to announce the honorees at the New York City Mission Society's annual Champions for Children Gala on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Mandarin Oriental NY. This year's honorees are legendary actress and singer Diahann Carroll, entrepreneur Don Peebles, and three lifetime members of the Mission Society's Board of Directors: actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill Hartley, whose family has supported the Mission Society for four generations; Lloyd W. Brown, II; and, LTC Francis W. Kairson, Jr. (Ret).

Martin and Jean Shafiroff Host Annual Gala Kick Off Party for the New York City Mission Society's Annual Champions for Children
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2017


Author and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff hosted a reception last night to announce the honorees at the New York City Mission Society's annual Champions for Children Gala on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Mandarin Oriental NY. This year's honorees are legendary actress and singer Diahann Carroll, entrepreneur Don Peebles, and three lifetime members of the Mission Society's Board of Directors: actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill Hartley, whose family has supported the Mission Society for four generations; Lloyd W. Brown, II; and, LTC Francis W. Kairson, Jr. (Ret).

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