Waldorf News

Sundance Institute today announced that the newly restored Hoop Dreams (1994) will screen in the From the Collection program at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, 20 years after the film made its world premiere at the 1994 Festival. The recently completed restoration represents the collaborative effort of Sundance Institute, UCLA Film & Television Archive, the Academy Film Archive and Kartemquin Films. Filmmakers Steve James, Peter Gilbert and Frederick Marx and subject Arthur Agee are expected to participate in an extended Q&A immediately following the January 20 screening. The 2014 Festival will be January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The 2014 Short Film program is comprised of 66 short films selected from a record 8,161 submissions (59 more than for the 2013 Festival).

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

Producer David Binder announces Leighton Meester ('Gossip Girl', Country Strong) will join Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in Of Mice and Men, a new production directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

From February 21 to March 16, 2014, Carnegie Hall presents Vienna: City of Dreams, a three-week citywide festival featuring more than 90 events, all inviting audiences to discover the extraordinary artistic legacy of Vienna. The festival features symphonic and operatic masterpieces, chamber music, and lieder, as well as new sounds emerging from this historic cultural capital. In addition to music, Vienna: City of Dreams shines a spotlight on Vienna's visual art, film, architecture, politics, science, and history, creating an extensive look at a city that for centuries has drawn artists, dreamers, and innovators from all corners of the world to its dazzling intellectual and artistic life.

On 16 December 2013, Hilton Worldwide Theatre Breaks will bring the magic of the West End alive with a West End Afternoon Tea. This Super Trouper experience is an opportunity not to be missed, as guests will be entertained with a live medley of Christmas songs as well as one or two favourites from the show, performed by the stars of MAMMA MIA!. Taking place at the heart of the West End, the experience will be set in the elegant surroundings of Palm Court at The Waldorf Hilton, London.

Have you ever dreamed of an all-access exploration of the famed Château de Versailles, dining in the palace between critically-acclaimed operas, and mingling with a cast of international artists?

With vacation days expiring for many workers at the end of the year, Hilton Hotels & Resorts announces 'International Use It or Lose It Week,' a holiday campaign from November 18 - 22, 2013, that encourages working professionals everywhere to use their hard-earned vacation days and enjoy leisure time with friends and family this holiday season. The campaign is part of a larger effort by Hilton Worldwide's flagship brand to combat 'Vacationitis,' defined as an 'epidemic creating high levels of stress and claiming countless hours of unused vacation time as it spreads among employees who have not taken enough time off this year.' Patients can seek emergency care, including the chance to win one of 15 weekend getaways, at www.vacationcarecenter.hilton.com.

As BroadwayWorld.com continues to celebrate the site's landmark 10th anniversary, with a variety of special features, today we're turning our spotlight on the wonderful photography of Linda Lenzi.

Banana Republic, the global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering modern American style, announced a special program offering daily gifts, giveaways and discounts to surprise and delight Banana Republic customers this holiday season.

Tony Award nominated actress Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, Moonstruck, 30 Rock, Modern Family) joins Christopher Cartmill, Bradley Clarkson and Jeff Knapp in a private reading today, November 13 of '41N 50W', a new play adapted and written by Robert Neal Marshall.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series just announced the debut of David Raleigh in "Retrospective", on Monday, November 11 at 7pm. After spending two months in Australia performing and recording a new album, singer/songwriter/piano player David Raleigh returns to New York City with a brand new show.

Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable hotels, and Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, today launched Breakfast with Heart. Beginning November 1, 2013 and running through March 31, 2014, guests who book the 'Breakfast with Heart' room rate* will receive breakfast and support Hilton Garden Inn's efforts to provide meals to families in need.

Last night at the Waldorf-Astoria, Bette Midler hosted Hulaween 2013, her annual gala to benefit the New York Restoration Project. This year's theme was Hulaween in The Big Easy. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded arrivals!

Last night at the Waldorf-Astoria, Bette Midler hosted Hulaween, her annual gala to benefit the New York Restoration Project. This year's theme was Hulaween in The Big Easy. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the ballroom!

Tony Award nominated actress Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, Moonstruck, 30 Rock, Modern Family) joins Christopher Cartmill, Bradley Clarkson and Jeff Knapp in a private reading on November 13 of '41N 50W', a new play adapted and written by Robert Neal Marshall.

BETH MORRISON PROJECTS and HERE have announced the full lineup for the second annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now, running January 8-19, 2014 at five venues across New York City: Baruch Performing Arts Center, HERE, Joe's Pub, Roulette, and Trinity Wall Street.

Rrazz Entertainment presents A Holiday Celebration of Rock, Rhythm & Soul at the Tarrytown Music Hall located at 13 Main Street in Tarrytown New York... See Bobby Rydell, , Charlie Thomas' Difters, Freda Payne, The Soul Survivors, Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny-tickets are available now at www.TarrytownMusicHall.org or by calling 877.840.0457

Hilton Worldwide celebrated the company's annual volunteer campaign completing more than 2,400 volunteer projects in over 700 cities in 72 countries throughout the month of October. Now in its second year, Global Week of Service is Hilton Worldwide's largest annual volunteer service event which recognizes the company's service and volunteer culture and strengthens the communities Hilton Worldwide serves.

For the month of November, Strike A Chord, WFUV's public service campaign, is reporting on the subject of food assistance programs around New York City.