Julie Menin News

Ballet Hispánico raised more than $1,465,000 at its 56th Anniversary Gala, honoring Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. with the Civic Inspiración Award and choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa with the Artistic Inspiración Award.

On March 26, 2026, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij joined Roundabout Theatre and other local leaders to cut the ribbon on the comprehensive betterment of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the event.

Inside Broadway has announced its lineup of 2025-2026 theatre programming available for New York City public school students from elementary to high school across the five boroughs.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Learn what an NFT is, how it can range from one-of-a-kind collectibles to limited editions; what NFTs can offer a show in terms of marketing and community engagement; and how technology tracks the provenance of each item to assure authenticity.

Will Streaming Continue to be a Part of the 'Normal' Theater Experience? In the room: commercial producer Cody Lassen and Gio Messale.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now entering its third year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, and this Friday will mark the 100th consecutive conversation (and unlimited camaraderie) since April 17, 2020.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. TRU hosts their Community Gatherings every Friday at 5pm ET via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. These crucial conversations will continue going forward as theater reopens. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community – it’s an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during shutdown, and what we are doing now, going forward. 

A move for the famed Drama Book Shop has been a long time coming, as its reopening was delayed by the events fo the past year. Now the beloved store is getting ready to open its doors at its new home at 266 West 39th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). The legendary shop's new home will be only one block away from its last location.

Undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is stepping up its U.S. Census outreach in historically undercounted areas, with its newest initiatives focused on the Sunset Park and Bensonhurst neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Due to popular demand, NYC Census 2020 extended and expanded its contest, 'You Can Count on New York.' Now, from May 13 through May 27, New Yorkers who complete the census online and enter the contest have a chance to receive a personal call from composer, producer, and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda.

 It was announced today that The Drama Book Shop will reopen its doors in March 2020 at its new Times Square home at 266 West 39th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). The legendary shop's new home will be only one block away from its last location.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the historic Drama Book Shop, located just steps from the heart of Times Square, will leave its 40th Street home because of recent rent escalations.

On Monday, October 29, Sing for Hope held its 12th annual Sing for Hope Gala, uniting New York's philanthropic and cultural leaders for a magical evening in support of the organization's programs and commitment to bring the arts to under-resourced areas. The event, co-chaired by Ann Ziff, Renee Fleming, and Muhammad Yunus, with Vice Chairs Dr. William Isacoff and Linda E. Johnson, was held at celebrity chef Danny Meyer's brand-new Bay Room event space. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Before last night's special fan performance for lucky lottery winners, New York City Commissioner of Media and Entertainment Julie Menin honored the cast and creative team of Broadway's new musical 'Mean Girls' by re-naming W. 52nd Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue 'W. Fetch Street,' outside the August Wilson Theatre 245 W 52nd St., Manhattan. The cast in full costume, creative team and Commissioner gathered on the sidewalk at 5 minutes to curtain to make the announcement.

The world has waited long enough. Fetch is finally happening.

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Guitar Mash have officially launched the 2nd Annual #MyNYCSong contest, once again giving young New York musicians a chance to show off their creativity, talent, and love for their hometown. Teen songwriters are invited to submit an original song about or inspired by any aspect of New York City that influences them, accompanied by a guitar, ukulele or keyboard.