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Photo Flash: Blythe Danner and More Celebrate Closing Night of 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE MORBID at Pangea
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017

Actor, director, playwright and teacher, Austin Pendleton, and singer, actor, playwright, Barbara Bleier, concluded the run of their holiday show, "'Tis the Season To Be Morbid" last evening at Pangea, and they were as hilarious and touching as ever. 

Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Fund Salon with Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
by Walter McBride - Dec 9, 2016

Dramatists Guild Fund Salons offer you a behind-the-scenes peek into the creative process of the writers of the American Theater presenting award-winning dramatists as they share never-before-heard stories behind their most beloved works. In addition to sharing their inspiration, they also often invite the stars who brought their work to life onstage. The most recent subjects of this series were composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist/ book writer Chad Beguelin.

Alan Menken, Larry Kramer and More Featured in Dramatists Guild Fund's THE LEGACY PROJECT: VOLUME III, Out on YouTube Today!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2016

Dramatists Guild Fund President, Andrew Lippa and Executive Director Rachel Routh announce The Legacy Project: Volume III will be available to the public on YouTube beginning today, December 6. Scroll down to watch some of the videos!

Photo Coverage: Arrivals at Screening of Dramatists Guild Fund's THE LEGACY PROJECT VOLUME III
by Walter McBride - Dec 5, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund presented a screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation with Alan Menken and Kristen Anderson-Lopez at The TimesCenter 242 West 41st Street on Saturday, December 3 at 6:00 PM, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the arrivals of the artists and guests!

Alan Menken & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Featured in DGF's 'LEGACY PROJECT' Screening in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund presents a screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation with Alan Menken and Kristen Anderson-Lopez at The TimesCenter 242 West 41st Street today, December 3 at 6:00 PM.

Alan Menken & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Featured in DGF's 'LEGACY PROJECT' Screening in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund presents a screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation with Alan Menken and Kristen Anderson-Lopez at The TimesCenter 242 West 41st Street on Saturday, December 3 at 6:00 PM.

Theater Meets Cabaret in Austin Pendleton and Barbara Bleier's Dark New Holiday Show
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2016

Austin Pendleton and Barbara Bleier, seen last summer in 'Late Nights in Smoky Bars,' return to Pangea with a holiday show, 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE MORBID.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Dramatists Guild Fund's Presidential Benefit Gala!
by Walter McBride - Nov 8, 2016

Just last night, Dramatists Guild Fund presented its annual benefit gala- Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars: The Presidential Edition at Gotham Hall in New York. Raul Esparza debuted 'The Flag Song' from ASSASSINS which was cut before performances began, and Patrick Page performed from Robert Schenkkan's ALL THE WAY. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big night below!

Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala!
by Walter McBride - Nov 8, 2016

Just last night, Dramatists Guild Fund presented its annual benefit gala- Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars: The Presidential Edition at Gotham Hall in New York. Raul Esparza debuted 'The Flag Song' from ASSASSINS which was cut before performances began, and Patrick Page performed from Robert Schenkkan's ALL THE WAY. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big night below!

The Ziegfeld Society to Present Josh Ellis's CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2016

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City presents the second show of its Eighth Season on October 29th, 2016 with CALL MY PUBLICIST! - THE STARRY EDUCATION OF A BROADWAY PRESS AGENT. Billed as "An Insider's View of the Theatre's Glamour and Folly," the autobiographical play with music is written and performed by Josh Ellis, directed by Gretchen Cryer, with musical direction and arrangements by Mark York, on Today, October 29th.

The Ziegfeld Society to Present CALL MY PUBLICIST! " THE STARRY EDUCATION OF A BROADWAY PRESS AGENT 10/29
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 21, 2016

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City presents the second show of its Eighth Season on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:30pm CALL MY PUBLICIST! - THE STARRY EDUCATION OF A BROADWAY PRESS AGENT. Billed as "An Insider's View of the Theatre's Glamour and Folly," at Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College, 107 East 69th Street, (bet Park & Lexington Ave).  The autobiographical play with music is written and performed by Joshua Ellis, with direction by Gretchen Cryer, with musical direction and arrangements by Mark York. 

The Ziegfeld Society to Present Josh Ellis's CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City presents the second show of its Eighth Season on October 29th, 2016 with CALL MY PUBLICIST! - THE STARRY EDUCATION OF A BROADWAY PRESS AGENT. Billed as "An Insider's View of the Theatre's Glamour and Folly," the autobiographical play with music is written and performed by Josh Ellis, directed by Gretchen Cryer, with musical direction and arrangements by Mark York, on Saturday, October 29th.

Photo Flash: BRIGHT STAR's Steve Martin, Andrew Lippa and More Take Part in DGF Salon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016

The Dramatists Guild Fund celebrated the work of Steve Martin (Broadway's Bright Star) on Thursday, October 13, at an intimate Salon hosted at the home of DGF supporter, novelist and playwright Elizabeth Dewberry. Scroll down for photos!

THE RIGHT BALLERINA to Dance Into Hen and Chickens Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2016

Following a successful tour after making its debut at The Lowry, Salford, Pump Out Productions presents the London premiere of The Right Ballerina, a new play that eviscerates our perception of right/left wing politics.

THE RIGHT BALLERINA to Dance Into Hen and Chickens Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2016

Following a successful tour after making its debut at The Lowry, Salford, Pump Out Productions presents the London premiere of The Right Ballerina, a new play that eviscerates our perception of right/left wing politics.

Thrive Commemorates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the United Solo Festival in NYC Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2016

"THRIVE: A Singular Journey to Survivor Island", Duvall O'Steen's one woman show directed by Obie Award winner and Grammy nominee Gretchen Cryer, is back home in New York City at the United Solo Festival: Monday, October 3rd at 9pm and Today, October 8th at 2pm in the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), in commemoration of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). A befitting theme for BCAM, THRIVE offers an intimate opportunity to crawl inside the heart and mind of a breast cancer warrior.  With humor and grace, the performance reveals the Do's and Don'ts of loved ones attempting to share the struggle in a little over an hour.

Thrive Commemorates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the United Solo Festival in NYC Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2016

"THRIVE: A Singular Journey to Survivor Island", Duvall O'Steen's one woman show directed by Obie Award winner and Grammy nominee Gretchen Cryer, is back home in New York City at the United Solo Festival: Monday, October 3rd at 9pm and Saturday, October 8th at 2pm in the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), in commemoration of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). A befitting theme for BCAM, THRIVE offers an intimate opportunity to crawl inside the heart and mind of a breast cancer warrior.  With humor and grace, the performance reveals the Do's and Don'ts of loved ones attempting to share the struggle in a little over an hour.

Karen Akers, Karen Ziemba and More Lead SOME ENCHANTED EVENINGS Benefit for The Ziegfeld Society Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2016

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City launches its Eighth Season tonight, September 17, 2016 with Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin, written and hosted by David Kaufman, based on his new bestselling biography of the same name.

A TASTE OF HONEY Revival Extends Through October 30 Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016

In response to popular demand, The Pearl Theatre Company extends Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey to October 30. Directed by Austin Pendleton, this production marks the play's first New York revival in 35 years.

Karen Akers, Karen Ziemba and More to Lead SOME ENCHANTED EVENINGS Benefit for The Ziegfeld Society
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

The Ziegfeld Society of New York City launches its Eighth Season on September 17, 2016 with Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin, written and hosted by David Kaufman, based on his new bestselling biography of the same name.

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