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STAGE TUBE: ENCORES! Alumni Kelli O'Hara, Victoria Clark, Chuck Cooper and More Reminisce for 20th Anniversary
by Stage Tube - Jan 10, 2013

The Encores! 20th Anniversary season opens on January 30, and Encores! alums have been sending in their best wishes. Below, check out a video of Stephen Wallem, Victoria Clark, Mylinda Hull, Chuck Cooper, Elizabeth Stanley, Judy Kaye, Mayor Bloomberg and more riffing on their Encores! experiences!

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara, Raul Esparza and More at 2012 Encores! Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012

New York City Center celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its Tony Award-winning Encores! series on November 12 with a Gala Benefit starring Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara, and featuring performers who have starred in Encores!productions over the past two decades. The evening raised $1.6 million to help fund City Center's artistic and education programs. Check out photos from the event below!

Raúl Esparza, Kelli O’Hara and More to Perform at Encores! Gala Tonight, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012

New York City Center will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Tony Award-winning Encores! series tonight, November 12 with a Gala Benefit starring Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara, and featuring performers who have starred in Encores! productions over the past two decades.

Raúl Esparza, Kelli O’Hara and More to Perform at Encores! Gala, 11/12
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012

New York City Center will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Tony Award-winning Encores! series on November 12 with a Gala Benefit starring Raul Esparza and Kelli O'Hara, and featuring performers who have starred in Encores! productions over the past two decades.

Encores! 20th Anniversary Season to Feature FIORELLO!, IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN, ON YOUR TOES & Gala with Esparza & O'Hara!
by Robert Diamond - May 21, 2012

The 20th Anniversary season of New York City Center's Tony Award-winning Encores! series will open on January 30, 2013 with Fiorello!, the show that launched the series in 1994. The season will continue with It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, followed by On Your Toes. A Gala Encores! at 20 Celebration on November 12, 2012 will star Tony Award nominees and Encores! alumni Rauil Esparza and Kelli O'Hara.

Review Roundup: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2012

Megan Hilty and Rachel York star in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, whick openedon May 9 at New York City Center. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Randy Skinner and will play for seven performances, May 9 - 13, at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 22-28
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 28, 2011

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Starry New York City Center Reopening Gala Featuring Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 26, 2011

New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg conducted The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943). Broadway Beat was there for the reopening, and brings you interviews with the evening's participants below!

Photo Coverage: The Historic New York City Center Reopens Post Renovation!
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 26, 2011

New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg conducted The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943). BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below! BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below!

New York City Center Reopens Following Historic Renovation 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Patti LuPone et al. Celebrate NY City Center Reopening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct the Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

New York City Center Announces 2011-12 Season, Kicks Off 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 8-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 14, 2011

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 1-7.

Photo Flash: First Look at New York City Center Renovations!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: J.D. Webster of 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess'
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 7, 2011

J.D.'s varied career has encompassed Broadway, opera, concert work and 17 Encores! shows.

New York City Center Reopens Following Historic Renovation 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Patti LuPone et al. Celebrate NY City Center Reopening, 10/25
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 23, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct the Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

NY City Center Features Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, Victoria Clark & More in 2011-2012; Season Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25. The event will kick off a celebratory season of new and expanded programming, festivals, exhibits, a special commission, and performances by world-class dance and theater companies. The renovation, designed by Ennead Architects, LLP (formerly Polshek Partnership), has transformed the landmark building into a contemporary cultural center complete with modern amenities and enhanced historic details, from the mezzanine lobby's painted ceiling and murals to the auditorium's arabesque dome. City Center is located on 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Mayor Bloomberg to Conduct Orch at City Center Reopening
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25.

Photo Flash: Fitzgerald, Luker, et al. in ENCORES! TREASURES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2011

New York City Center honored Walter Bobbie, Kathleen Marshall and Jack Viertel in a benefit celebration hosted by Christopher Fitzgerald on Monday, April 4 at The Plaza Hotel. Highlights from City Center's acclaimed Encores! series were recreated by a star-studded cast that included Jason Danieley, Christopher Fitzgerald, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth and Emily Skinner, accompanied by members of the Encores! Orchestra under the musical direction of Rob Berman. The evening benefited New York City Center's artistic and education programs.

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