The American Theatre Wing (William Ivey Long, Chair; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director) announced today that its annual gala, held last night at the Plaza Hotel, was the most successful in the organization's history, raising nearly $700,000 (besting the previous record, which was set in 2012, by approximately $100,000). All proceeds from the evening will benefit the education and outreach programs of the American Theatre Wing, which include SpringboardNYC, the Theatre Intern Group, the National Theatre Company Grants and the Jonathan Larson Grants, and will also support free access for students, aspiring professionals, and the general public to programming on AmericanTheatreWing.org, including the long running television show 'Working in the Theatre.'
Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of the highly anticipated new musical Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, go on sale to the general public beginning today, September 14, via Telecharge.com.
Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of the highly anticipated new musical Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will be available to Citi Cardmembers through an exclusive pre-sale beginning today, September 3, through Friday, September 13, 2013, by visiting citiprivatepass.com. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, September 14, via Telecharge.com.
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that tickets for the Broadway Premiere of the highly anticipated new musical Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will be available to Citi Cardmembers through an exclusive pre-sale beginning Tuesday, September 3, through Friday, September 13, 2013, by visiting citiprivatepass.com. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, September 14, via Telecharge.com.
Legendary multi-Tony Award-winning actor, choreographer and director Tommy Tune recently hosted a chic fete in honor of the one and only stage and screen performer Carol Channing and her return to New York City and a video of select moments from the event are now available.
Last night at his home Tommy Tunehosted a cocktail party the one and only Carol Channing welcoming her back to NYC. Ms. Channing was toasted and honored by guests including Tyne Daly, Donna McKechnie, Lucie Arnaz, Lorna Luft, Brooke Shields, Liliane Montevecchi, Robert Klein, Michael Riedel, Frank DiLella, Arlene Dahl, Peter Glebo, Wayne Gmitter, Jim Caruso, Bruce Vilanch, Chris DiLella Jamie deRoy, Richard Skipper and more. Cinderella's Laure Osnes and her husband Nathan Johnson serenaded Ms. Channing with Before the Parade Passes By.
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that after wow-ing audiences in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Tony Award-nominee Jessie Mueller will star as Carole King, in the new musical Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter.
Back to where it all started, the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK CITY, 'YOU MAKE ME FEEL, MIGHTY REAL: A SYLVESTER CONCERT ' Starring Anthony Wayne returns. The show comes bakc to NYC after sold-out runs in Miami and Washington, D.C.. Broadway Star Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, PRISCILLA; ANYTHING GOES [2011]) directs, sings, lives and breathes life as the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester live on Stage. Join in tonight, June 30, 2013 for two shows, one night only, at 7pm and 10pm.
Last night, June 17, stars of Broadway, TV and Film in celebrated the 100th anniversary of Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the oldest performing arts union representing 49,000 professional stage actors and stage managers working on Broadway, off-Broadway and regionally across the US.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration, and you can check out photos from inside the event below!
Bucquisto: The Bar Mitzvah Concert, an evening celebrating the 13th anniversary of the songwriting team of Sammy Buck and Daniel S. Acquisto, will be presented tonight, June 17 at The Duplex.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF)'s fourteenth season will include a slate of full-length plays and musicals, as well as Short Subjects. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 4, 2013, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor.
For the eight time, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver hosted the annual "Made in NY" Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the city's media, entertainment, and digital media industries, at Gracie Mansion last Monday night.
The annual Tony Eve Cocktail Party took place last night, Saturday, June 8th, at the Lugo Caffe (One Penn Plaza) in Midtown. The event celebrated this year's Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of the honorees and attendees -- including Richard Kind, Judith Light, Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, the 'Matildas', Tracy Letts, Benj Pasek, Tom Sturridge, Carolee Carmello, Will Chase, Debra Messing, Valisia LeKae, Charl Brown, Stephanie J. Block, Keala Settle, Danny Burstein and more. See below!
Bucquisto: The Bar Mitzvah Concert, an evening celebrating the 13th anniversary of the songwriting team of Sammy Buck and Daniel S. Acquisto, will be presented June 17 at The Duplex.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF)'s fourteenth season will include a slate of full-length plays and musicals, as well as Short Subjects. The Festival will run from July 15 to August 4, 2013, at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor. Tickets are $15 for short plays and $18 for longer plays. Tickets are available at www.midtownfestival.org. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.
Back to where it all started, the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK CITY, 'YOU MAKE ME FEEL, MIGHTY REAL: A SYLVESTER CONCERT ' Starring Anthony Wayne returns. The show comes bakc to NYC after sold-out runs in Miami and Washington, D.C.. Broadway Star Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, PRISCILLA; ANYTHING GOES [2011]) directs, sings, lives and breathes life as the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester live on Stage. Join in on June 30, 2013 for two shows, one night only, at 7pm and 10pm.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) has announced the lineup of full-length plays and musicals for its fourteenth season, running from July 15 to August 4, 2013 at the June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 1st floor; the Main Stage Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor; and the Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, 4th floor. Tickets are $15 for short plays and $18 for longer plays. Readings are free. Tickets will be available in May at www.midtownfestival.org or by phone at 866-811-4111. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.
Broadway's powerful new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, starring Tony and Olivier Award winner and two-time Emmy Award nominee Alan Cumming (Cabaret, 'The Good Wife'), opened on Broadway last night, April 21, 2013. Veteran stage actors Jenny Sterlin and Brendan Titley complete the cast. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the night, check out photos below from the red carpet arrivals.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is pleased to announce the complete schedule and lineup of panelists and programming for the 8th annual ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO, taking place April 18th-20th, 2013 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel (formerly known as the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel) in Los Angeles, CA.
