According to the New York Times, the new arts center known as the Shed that is being built in Hudson Yards has received $75 million from Michael Bloomberg. He had previously made a $15 million contribution in 2012, which until now was undisclosed, and he added $60 million to that on Wednesday.
This weekend at Theatrelab, Writopia will be presenting Anything and Everything, a play written by Jena Musmar and directed by Stephen Cedars.
On the heels of President Trump's executive order to undo Clean Power Plan regulations, National Geographic Global Networks CEO Courteney Monroe announced today the acquisition of FROM THE ASHES, a compelling feature documentary that explores one of the country's most contentious topics - coal and the mining industry.
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported and empowered women in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to present its 37th annualMuse Awards gala luncheon on Today, December 8th, 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel. This year's Muse Awards will be more energetic and inspiring than ever before in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the film, television and digital media industries. Actor and CBS Commentator Nancy Giles will emcee the afternoon's events.
New York Women in Film & Television(NYWIFT), which has supported and empowered women in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to present its 37th annual Muse Awards gala luncheon on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel.
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported and empowered women in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years, is pleased to present its 37th annualMuse Awards gala luncheon on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel. This year's Muse Awards will be more energetic and inspiring than ever before in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the film, television and digital media industries. Actor and CBS Commentator Nancy Giles will emcee the afternoon's events.
The stretch of Broadway connecting Times Square and Herald Square will have trees and a raised road bed.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts-the world's leading performing arts center and home to some of the world's most celebrated music, dance, film and theater organizations-launched today a suite of new digital platforms.
Rebecca Wang was recently featured in an exclusive interview in Hollywood Weekly, focusing on her career in psychotherapy, philanthropy, and the arts. Rebecca Wang's diverse professional background gives her a unique perspective on the many facets of the arts and entertainment industry. As both an executive producer and a philanthropist, she has an acute understanding of what it means to be an artist, and why it is important to support the arts, as well as humanitarian issues.
NEW YORK, March 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Bloomberg is bringing its popular Square Mile Relay to New York's Financial District today, April 21, 2016 for the first time. The relay race will feature more than 100 teams from leading financial institutions who compete to win a $10,000 donation to the charity of their choice. Each team includes 10 runners who will each run a 1 mile course that winds through the Financial District and culminates in a celebratory after party at the finish line where runners and their friends will be treated to a live DJ set and complimentary food and drinks as the race results come in.
This April, the Brooklyn Museum launches the Android version of its ASK Brooklyn Museum app, which enables visitors to interact in real time with Museum experts. The app sets a new standard in museum visitor engagement by leveraging technology to encourage dialogue between visitors and the Museum's Audience Engagement staff, a dedicated team of experienced art historians, researchers, and educators. The app is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies through its Bloomberg Connects program, a global initiative that helps cultural institutions innovate and engage audiences through digital platforms.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Fredi Walker-Brown, and Wilson Heredia lead a group of two dozen singers who appeared in various productions of the award-winning show, RENT, in a tribute to playwright Jonathan Larson as he is posthumously awarded The Marfan Foundation's Hero with a Heart Award at the Foundation's Heartworks gala on April 14. Heredia originated the role of "Angel" in the Tony Award-winning production of RENT; Rubin-Vega portrayed "Mimi" in the original Broadway cast; and Walker-Brown was the original "Joanne."
The Marfan Foundation is honoring the Weill Cornell Medicine Cardiac Team Drs. Richard Devereux, Leonard Girardi, and Mary Roman with a Hero with a Heart Award at its Heartworks gala on April 14. In addition, the Foundation is posthumously honoring Jonathan Larson, the award-winning playwright of RENT
Times Square tourists, theatergoers, street performers and local workers might have much less space to mingle if a proposal by Mayor Bill de Blasio moves forward.
Rebecca Wang is a patron of Serpentine Galleries and a supporter of the Serpentine Pavilion Summer Party, an annual fundraiser for Serpentine Galleries helping to further their educational remit. She anticipates supporting the Serpentine Galleries at the 15th annual Summer Party on July 2, 2015.
Today, more than 25 cultural influencers and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the coalition of best-in-class organizations and activists pledging to 'Wear Orange' a color that symbolizes the value of human life on June 2 nd
Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of HAMILTON's major wins at the Lucille Lortel Awards, BILLY ELLIOT celebrating 10 years in the West End, a first look at Jim Parsons in AN ACT OF GOD, and more!
The Actors Fund's annual gala last night, May 11, 2015 honored Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and three-term mayor of New York City, entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Bloomberg and Freeman received The Fund's Medal of Honor, the highest award given by the 133-year old non-profit human services organization serving everyone in performing arts and entertainment. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and you can check out photo coverage below!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: 'REVOLVER CREEK' debuts off-Broadway, HAY FEVER opens in London, and a wealth of galas take over New York tonight!
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