Cameron Mackintosh Becomes First British Producer Inducted into Theater Hall of Fame Tonight
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 27, 2014
Cameron Mackintosh, widely considered to be the most successful theatrical producer of all-time, becomes the first British producer ever to be inducted into The Theater Hall of Fame at a ceremony this evening Monday, January 27 at the Gershwin Theatre in New York. Mackintosh is joined by this year's fellow inductees actors Cherry Jones and Ellen Burstyn; directors Jerry Zaks,George C. Wolfe and Lynne Meadow; designer David Hays; and, posthumously, playwright Lorraine Hansberry. Shubert Organization Co-CEO and President, Robert Wankel, will accept the honor on Mackintosh's behalf, who is unable to attend due to a long-planned trip to Myanmar.
Judy Collins & Shubert President Robert Wankel to be Honored at Town Hall's 92nd Annual Gala, 10/20
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 30, 2013
On Sunday, October 20 at The Princeton Club (15 West 43rd Street) just down the street from the landmark NYC venue, The Town Hall will have its 92nd Annual Gala Celebration as they honor Grammy Award-winning singer Judy Collins and The Shubert Organization PresidentRobert Wankel with The Town Hall's 2013 Friend of the Arts Awards. Award-winning cabaret, concert and recording artist KT Sullivanwill kick off the special celebration at 4pm with her latest cabaret act, "Autumn in New York" which will be followed by cocktails and h'orderves, dinner and the awards presentation.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Producer Michael David Honored by UJA
by Jennifer Broski
- Nov 27, 2012
Broadway's elite gathered to honor Michael David, president of Dodger Properties, at UJA-Federation of New York's Theater Division's 2013 Excellence in Theater Award Dinner on Monday, November 26, 2012, at the St. Regis New York, New York City.
William Ivey Long, David Henry Hwang, and More Included in 2013 Tony Administration and Management Committees
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 10, 2012
The Tony Awards has just announced members of the 2012-13 Administration and Management Committees for next season's ceremony. The 2012-13 management committee will include: Mark Abrahams, Kristin Caskey, Ted Chapin, Sondra Gilman, James Higgins, Heather Hitchens, Paul Libin, William Ivey Long, Michael Price, Jane Safer, Charlotte St. Martin, Scott Sanders, Nick Scandalios, Thomas Viertel, Robert Wankel, and Barry Weissler.
Photo Coverage: Inside Broadway Jr. Festivities with Nick Jonas!
by Jennifer Broski
- May 29, 2012
Earlier today, Nick Jonas - the popular singer/songwriter who was most recently seen in the Tony-nominated How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying - served as master of ceremonies as hundreds of students from middle and intermediate New York City Public Schools in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Manhattan made their Broadway debut on stage at the Shubert Theatre, the culminating event of the 7th annual Shubert Foundation/MTI Broadway JR. Student Program. The students performed a song from their school's production of a student version of a Broadway musical, including Annie JR., Once on this Island JR., Disney's Aladdin JR., Guys and Dolls JR., Bugsy Malone JR., Meredith Willson's The Music Man JR., Dear Edwina JR., Fame JR., Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR., and Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.
BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and brings you photos from the event below!
Photo Coverage: The Acting Company, Grammer, Lansbury et al. Honor Gersten, Viola
by Peter James Zielinski
- Nov 24, 2010
On Monday, November 22, Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) received the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), was also honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone entertained as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin and more joined the salute. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.
LuPone, Grammer et al. Honor Gersten, Viola at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala, 11/22
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 22, 2010
Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) will receive the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala on Monday, November 22 at The Pierre Hotel, New York City. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), will also be honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone will entertain as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin join the salute.
LuPone, Grammer et al. Honor Gersten, Viola at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala, 11/22
by Jessica Lewis
- Nov 9, 2010
Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) will receive the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala on Monday, November 22 at The Pierre Hotel, New York City. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), will also be honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone will entertain as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin join the salute.
Photo Coverage: NYC Students Make 'Broadway Debut' with Corbin Bleu
by Monica Simoes
- May 18, 2010
Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools had the chance of a lifetime when they performed songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre yesterday, May 17 as part of the 5th annual Broadway Junior Student Share program. This year's event was hosted by Corbin Bleu, currently starring on Broadway in In the Heights and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.
400 NYC Students Make B'way Debut With Corbin Bleu at Majestic Theatre 5/17
by BWW
News Desk
- May 17, 2010
Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.
400 NYC Students Make B'way Debut With Corbin Bleu at Majestic Theatre 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 13, 2010
Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.
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