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THE SYLVIA CENTER Autumn Feast Fundraiser on 11/8 Celebrates 15 Years of Teaching Youth About Food and Good Health
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 3, 2022


The Sylvia Center, the nonprofit that teaches young people about the connection between food and health through nutrition-focused, culinary-based programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Columbia County, NY, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Tuesday, November 8 with the memorable Autumn Feast.

Ice Theatre of New York To Participate In Opening Day of Wollman Rink's Second Ice Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will participate in Opening Day of Wollman Rink’s Second Ice Season on October 23, 2022 in Central Park. The day will be free for all visitors, including skate rental.

MAE MAE CAFE by Great Performances Opens in NYC-A Vegan Eatery and Plant Store
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 19, 2022


New York City’s culinary landscape just became a little greener with the April 13 debut of Mae Mae Café as the Bronx’s first plant-forward restaurant and potted plant emporium (among the city’s first in the city) in Mott Haven at 2417 Third Avenue, in the Bruckner Building.

Free Cookbook from GREAT PERFORMANCES-A Collaborative Project of Quarantine Cooking
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 29, 2021


The newest entry in the roster of Covid-19 quarantine driven cookbooks stands out from the pack by being free and a culinary travelogue with recipes representing the cuisines of 20 countries on five continents. 'Quarantine Cookbook, A Community Collaborative Cookbook 2020-2021' is a collection of recipes from 100 friends and family of New York City’s premier catering, events and hospitality company Great Performances.

Opening of GREAT PERFORMANCES Headquarters Signals Recovery for NYC's Hospitality Industry and the Bronx
by Marina Kennedy - May 14, 2021


Great Performances, New York City’s esteemed catering and events company, took up residence in its new 51,000 sq. ft. headquarters in the South Bronx’s Bruckner Building at 2417 Third Avenue on May 4,2021.

GREAT PERFORMANCES Launches Rosh Hashanah Holiday Meal Packages-Order by 9/13
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 4, 2020


With a gustatory salute to Rosh Hashanah, acclaimed catering and events company Great Performances (GP) will launch a series of celebratory holiday-themed menus created by Georgette Farkas, GP's new culinary ambassador.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, May 21- with Lea Salonga and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2020


Today (May 21) in live streaming: Tiler Peck is joined by Ramin Karimloo and Lea Salonga, daddy Long Legs reunites, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, May 20- with Michael Urie, Dana Delany, BOMBSHELL and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2020


Today (May 20) in live streaming: Bombshell is back, Urie, Delany and Donovan visit Backstage LIVE, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 19- with Sierra Boggess, Alanis Morissette and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2020


Today (May 19) in live streaming: Jagged cast performs live, Sierra Boggess takes over at Stars in the House, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 18- with Laura Benanti, Meryl Streep and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2020


Today (May 18) in live streaming: Laura Benanti hosts Stars in the House, Broadway comes together for Covenant House, and so much more!

Melissa Errico, Tony Walton and More Announced For Irish Rep's MEET THE MAKERS May Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today the May lineup for their online series Meet the Makers. A digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists discussing their work and theatre in general, Meet the Makers offers a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre and the creative process.

LATKE FESTIVAL Sets Records and Event Winners Announced
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 25, 2019


Great Performances' annual Latke Festival broke records on Monday, Dec. 16, racking up the most attendees and participants in its 11-year history. The event presented annually by the acclaimed catering and events company raises funds to support The Sylvia Center, a nonprofit dedicated to nutrition and healthy cooking education for children in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City and in Columbia Co., NY.

LATKE FESTIVAL Returns to Brooklyn Museum on 12/18
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 30, 2017


The 9th Annual Latke Festival, one of most deliciously fun tasting events on New York City's calendar, will celebrate the scrumptious versatility of the potato pancake on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Brooklyn Museum, the event's new home after a smashing debut there last year.

NY Honey Apple Ice Cream at MORGENSTERN'S FINEST ICE CREAM Supports The Sylvia Center
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 13, 2017


Based on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, NY Honey Apple beat out two other flavors created expressly for the recent Art of Cooking Gala benefitting the leading nonprofit healthy cooking and eating educator, The Sylvia Center.

BWW Interview: Liz Neumark of GREAT PERFORMANCES, KATCHKIE FARM and THE SYLVIA CENTER
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 18, 2017


Since launching Great Performances (GP) in 1980 as a staffing agency offering part-time employment for women in the arts, Liz Neumark has orchestrated its transformation into one of the country's foremost catering and food service companies, lauded for its commitment to seasonal ingredients, innovative culinary presentations and exceptional service.

Phillipa Soo Among Today's 2016 Elly Awards Luncheon Honorees
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2016


The Women's Forum of New York presents The 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum today, June 20th, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

Phillipa Soo Among 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon Honorees; Renee Elise Goldsberry to Present
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016


The Women's Forum of New York will present The 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 20th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

5th Annual Elly Awards to Honor Tina Brown & Emily Rafferty, 6/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2015


The Women's Forum of New York will present The 5th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 22nd at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

Photo Flash: Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, Blythe Danner, James Earl Jones and More at Citymeals-on-Wheels 2014 'Power Lunch for Women'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


More than 400 women -- leaders of industry, media, government and the arts -- attended the Citymeals-on-Wheels 28th Annual 'Power Lunch for Women' at The Plaza Hotel on November 21, 2014. This by-invitation-only benefit, emceed by Emmy-winning co-hosts of the 4th Hour of The Today Show Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, raised $1.26 million -- enough to provide 196,000 meals for New York's homebound elderly. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Great Performances to Present Len Jenkin's PILGRIMS OF THE NIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2013


Great Performances, New York City's premier catering company, and its staff performance troupe, 90 Square Arts, are pleased to announce their 2014 production of Len Jenkin's Pilgrims of the Night.

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