Mayor Michael Bloomberg News

Last night, Wednesday April 7, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, took in a production of HAIR in addition to center stage when he joined the Tribe in the post-show dance party. BroadwayWorld was there for the photo op!

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg became the first person ever issued a summons for violating the city's ban on cell phone use during public performances, a law he has openly opposed since its introduction in 2002.

New York City saw a different side of its typically conservative Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, when he donned extensions and hippie garb on stage with Broadway's cast of Hair at the Inner Circle fundraiser dinner on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at The Hilton Hotel. Also joining the cast on stage in celebration were Jersey Shore cast members Snooki and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino. Watch the clips of the performances below!

New York City saw a different side of its typically conservative Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, when he donned extensions and hippie garb on stage with Broadway's cast of Hair at the Inner Circle fundraiser dinner on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at The Hilton Hotel. Also joining the cast on stage in celebration were Jersey Shore cast members Snooki and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino.

New York Magazine has named the newly erected TKTS building in Times Square, home to eager ticket buyers, protesters, street performers and jay walkers everywhere, the 'Building of the Decade.'

Last night, December 2, New York City residents and tourists enjoyed the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center,' featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition on NBC at 8pm EST, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will featured stars such as Michael Buble and Aretha Franklin, with a special appearance by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the starry excitement.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's effort to reduce traffic congestion in Midtown will be taking another 'big step' as he plans to close several new blocks of Broadway to vehicle traffic through Times Square and Herald Square, a project that would turn sections of the Great White Way into wide reaching pedestrian malls starting on Sunday evening.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new initiatives to help the city's 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofit organizations survive the economic crisis.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's effort to reduce traffic congestion in Midtown will be taking another big step as he plans to close several blocks of Broadway to vehicle traffic through Times Square and Herald Square, a project that would turn sections of the Great White Way into wide reaching pedestrian malls.

The Associated Press reports that Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that while New York City attracted a record number of visitors this year, the growth in the city's tourism industry has slowed amid a worldwide economic downturn.

Members of the cast of HAIR will perform the signature song 'Hair' at the Apollo Theatre today - Monday, November 10 - during a ceremony in which Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present a Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture to HAIR composer Galt MacDermot and five others members of the arts community.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present the Handel Medallion to Neil Simon at a reception at the Apollo Theatre Monday evening, November 10. The Handel Medallion is the highest official honor given by the City of New York and is presented for outstanding achievement in the arts.

The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 12th Anniversary Festival from August 8th - 24th, 2008. Applications are available online at www.fringenyc.org and completed applications are due February 14, 2008.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'

It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on yesterday's Thanksgiving Day Parade, here in New York...

The New York Times reports, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's offers of assistance, Local One has declined and provided no comment. 'Bloomberg continued to reach out privately to the producers and stagehands, urging them to negotiate and offering the use of Gracie Mansion and a mediator,' states the article.

On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marked its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre. To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Theatre, Film and Television named October 2, 2007 as 'Forbidden Broadway Day.' Chita Rivera read a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and unveiled a street sign renaming West 47th Street 'Forbidden Broadway.'

On Tuesday, October 2nd, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway marks its 25th Anniversary with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening, at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47 Street). To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Theatre, Film and Television has named October 2, 2007 as 'Forbidden Broadway Day.' At 6PM, prior to the opening night performance on October 2, two-time Tony Award winner (and beloved subject of Forbidden Broadway parodies) Chita Rivera will be on hand to read a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and unveil a street sign renaming West 47th Street 'Forbidden Broadway.' Opening night curtain is at 7PM.