Rita Moreno News

Broadway for Biden's IN OUR AMERICA Streams Tonight; Nathan Lane and Billy Porter Join Lineup

by Stephi Wild — October 21, 2020

Broadway for Biden’s all-star virtual fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation streams tonight, Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm EST.

VIDEO: Watch 70+ Stars in IN OUR AMERICA: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation

by Nicole Rosky — October 21, 2020

Tonight at 8pm, Broadway for Biden will present In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Present on ESSENTIAL HEROES: A MOMENTO LATINO EVENT

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 19, 2020

Pulitzer Prize winner and 2018 Kennedy Center honoree Lin-Manuel Miranda has been added as a presenter

Rita Moreno, John Leguizamo & More Added To ESSENTIAL HEROES: A MOMENTO LATINO EVENT

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 14, 2020

A star-studded lineup of artists has been announced to appear on ESSENTIAL HEROES: A MOMENTO LATINO EVENT, a celebration of Latinx culture in America, produced and hosted by Eva Longoria.

VIDEOS: Jennifer Hudson and ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST Perform at HFPA's Philanthropy Event

by Stephi Wild — October 14, 2020

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) presented the 'HFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Generation,' virtual event hosted by James Corden on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Food For Thought Celebrates 20th Anniversary with WHEN TRUTH IS NOT ENOUGH

by A.A. Cristi — October 13, 2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, the award-winning theatre company, offers it fourth show during the 2020 season at Theatre 80, 8th Street and 1st Avenue on Monday, October 26th from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

AFI FEST To Honor Rita Moreno; Tony Kushner to Join Her in Conversation

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2020

AFI FEST will be honor the legendary Rita Moreno with an evening of conversation celebrating her distinguished career.

Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson and 70+ Stars Will Take Part in IN OUR AMERICA: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation

by Nicole Rosky — October 6, 2020

Broadway for Biden has just announced an all-star team for upcoming fundraiser In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation.

Billy Porter Hosted The ACLU's Bill of Rights Gala

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 5, 2020

Billy Porter hosted this Sunday's ALCU Bill of Rights Gala, which consisted of an hour-long program celebrating the work of the ACLU.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Porter, Rita Moreno & More Will Participate in HFPA Philanthropy Event

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 1, 2020

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is excited to announce the second wave of actors, artists, and activists participating in the “HFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Generation.

UN DÍA COMO HOY… WEST SIDE STORY llega a Broadway

by Jose German Martinez Paneque — September 26, 2020

Era 26 de septiembre de 1957 cuando el Winter Garden Theater de Broadway acogía el nuevo musical WEST SIDE STORY, con música de Leonard Bernstein, letras del entonces novato Stephen Sondheim, libreto de Arthur Laurents y coreografías de Jerome Robbins.

Global Performers Highlighted In MarshStream International Solo Fest

by A.A. Cristi — September 25, 2020

The Marsh announces the line-up for its first-ever digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers aged 16 to 79 from across the nation and around the world, including Russia, Scotland, Israel, Canada, and Australia, as well as some of The Marsh's fan-favorites in

AFI FEST 2020 Announces Tribute to Rita Moreno, Sofia Coppola

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 25, 2020

The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced that AFI FEST 2020 presented by Audi will present four Tributes at this yeara??s festival.

City Of Hope Announces Inaugural Dine In For Health Justice

by A.A. Cristi — September 23, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??City of Hope's Health Justice Council will host the inaugural Dine In for Health Justice, a month-long virtual event designed as a CALL TO ACTION to raise awareness and funds for crucial health care issues facing minority communities.

Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY Release Pushed to December 2021

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 23, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the release date for Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake has been pushed back a year, to December 10, 2021.

Nonprofit To Host Unique Step Into The Spotlight Soiree & Talent Competition Virtual Fundraiser

by A.A. Cristi — September 21, 2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Third Show in Monthly Series

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2020

On September 29th at 2:00pm, the award-winning theatre company, Food For Thought Productions will present the third show in its current season with a common thread – comedy (something we can all use a bit of in our present world)!

10 Books Every Theatre Fan Should Read Just For Fun!

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2020

This list includes books like Wicked: The Grimmerie and Hamilton: The Revolution, as well as a Broadway cookbook, a book about Broadway art, the collected lyrics and Stephen Sondheim, and more!

Nominations Announced For The 35th Annual Imagen Awards

by A.A. Cristi — August 5, 2020

The Imagen Foundation President Helen Hernandez today announced 114 nominees in 20 categories for this year's 35th Annual Imagen Awards.

BWW Review: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE—CVLT STREAMS VISITING MR. GREEN, EXAMINE PSYCHOLOGY, MUSICAL STYLE AND CREATIVITY OF HAMILTON, PROJECT SING OUT!, and more

by Roy Berko — August 4, 2020

On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr.