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Adam Gerber to Step in for Jeremy Kushnier in Off-Broadway's SHEAR MADNESS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2016


Now BroadwayWorld can report that Adam Gerber, who created the role of 'Mike Thomas' in the off-Broadway play, will step into Kushnier's part; previews for PARAMOUR begin April 16 on Broadway.

Photo Flash: Inside Harvey Weinstein's Star-Studded HUGHIE Gathering
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016


Last night, February 18, Harvey Weinstein hosted a star-studded performance of Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE -- starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner & BAFTA winner Forest Whitaker and Tony Award winner Frank Wood at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street) -- followed by and intimate reception in celebration of director Michael Grandage and Whitaker, who is making his Broadway debut. Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE opens Thursday, February 25, 2016, in a strictly limited engagement. Scroll down for photos from the party!

Review Roundup: SHEAR MADNESS Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - Nov 12, 2015


The open-ended Off-Broadway engagement of Shear Madness opened last night, November 11, at New World Stages/Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: Salon Whodunit SHEAR MADNESS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015


The open-ended Off-Broadway engagement of SHEAR MADNESS is now playing at New World Stages/Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street). Opening Night is set for tonight, November 11th. Bruce Jordan directs a cast that features Adam Gerber, Jeremy Kushnier, Kate Middleton, Patrick Noonan, Jordan Ahnquist and Lynne Wintersteller. BroadwayWorld has a fresh look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Fresh Look at SHEAR MADNESS, Opening This Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015


The open-ended Off-Broadway engagement of SHEAR MADNESS is now playing at New World Stages/Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street). Opening Night is set for November 11th. Bruce Jordan directs a cast that features Adam Gerber, Jeremy Kushnier, Kate Middleton, Patrick Noonan, Jordan Ahnquist and Lynne Wintersteller. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Harlem Shakespeare Presents All-Female, Multi-Racial Production of OTHELLO
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 6, 2015


Take Wing And Soar Productions & Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group invite you to THE HARLEM SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL'S All-Female, Multi-Racial THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO: The Moor of Venice.

Photo Flash: Stars of AVENUE Q Welcome SHEAR MADNESS to New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2015


Members of the cast of AVENUE Q welcomed the cast of Shear Madness to New World Stages, where they begin performances this Thursday. Scroll down for photos of both companies at the salon!

Tony Winner Trezana Beverley Directs HSF's All-Female OTHELLO, Nov 6-22
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2015


Take Wing And Soar Productions & Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group are proud to present THE HARLEM SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL'S All-Female, Multi-Racial THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO: The Moor of Venice.

Jeremy Kushnier, Jonathan Spivey & More to Star in SHEAR MADNESS Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015


Manny Kladitis, Jeffrey Chrzczon, Terry Schnuck, Kathleen K. Johnson, Jack Lane, Radio Mouse Entertainment, Schaffert/Hummel, Driemeyer-Sills Productions, David Gersten, Erach Screwvala, and The Shubert Organization, by special arrangement with Cranberry Productions, today announced the cast for the New York Premiere of the hit comedy whodunit Shear Madness. This open-ended Off-Broadway engagement will begin performances October 22nd at New World Stages/Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street).  

Emily Lopez, Misty Cotton & More Will Lead Reimagined CARRIE THE MUSICAL in Los Angeles; Complete Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


Complete casting has been announced by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (Brian Kite, producing artistic director), Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group (Suzan Fairchild, Artistic Producer), for the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Performances are set to begin at Southern California's La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (14900 La Mirada Blvd.) on Thursday, March 12, 2015 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2015. Opening night is set for Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 8:30pm.

Katy Perry as CUPCAKE KATY on View at the National Portrait Gallery, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2014


“Cupcake Katy,” a new addition to the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, portrays internationally successful pop singer Katy Perry. Perry chose distinguished New York academic portrait painter Will Cotton to create her portrait, which was completed in 2010. The oil-on-linen portrait will go on view in the museum today, June 18 as part of a rotating display of recently acquired portraits.

Katy Perry as CUPCAKE KATY on View at the National Portrait Gallery, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014


“Cupcake Katy,” a new addition to the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, portrays internationally successful pop singer Katy Perry. Perry chose distinguished New York academic portrait painter Will Cotton to create her portrait, which was completed in 2010. The oil-on-linen portrait will go on view in the museum June 18 as part of a rotating display of recently acquired portraits.

BWW Reviews: FringeNYC - HALF: A DIVORCE FARCE is a Tour-de-Force
by Duncan Pflaster - Aug 14, 2013


Rebecca Foresman's delightful play "Half: A Divorce Farce" has two performers playing six roles in a set of tour-de-force performances.

THE COOLS Party Offline on Cyber Monday with Raekwon
by Jennifer Diamond - Nov 24, 2012


The Cools, a social shopping site known for its offline Jamboree events, will hold a Cyber Monday Jamboree on November 26 at the Dream Downtown in New York City. The event will serve to debut 26 exclusive holiday collaboration products which will be available on the site over the coming weeks leading up to the holiday season. The 26 product installations will be celebrated with a concert by American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon.

Mary Boone Gallery Presents WILL COTTON, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2012


Today, May 3, 2012 the Mary Boone Gallery will open at its Fifth Avenue location an exhibition of new paintings and sculpture by WILL COTTON.

'Werk!: The Armitage Gone Variety Show' Plays Abrons Arts Center, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012


In a career spanning three decades, the American choreographer Karole Armitage has continuously bridged contemporary ballet with the worlds of visual art and fashion. Luminaries such as Jeff Koons, David Salle, Philip Taaffe and Brice Marden have created sets and costumes for her dances. She is described as 'pioneering in her valorization of voguing, creating the video for Madonna's 'Vogue' in 1992 and serving on the jury of many of New York's underground voguing balls, elaborate early 1980s events in which 'walkers' competed in a series of categories emulating high fashion, style or a ways of being.'

Mary Boone Gallery Presents WILL COTTON, 5/3-6/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2012


On 3 May 2012 the Mary Boone Gallery will open at its Fifth Avenue location an exhibition of new paintings and sculpture by WILL COTTON.

Photo Flash: WERK!: THE ARMITAGE GONE VARIETY SHOW Plays Abrons Arts Center
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 3, 2012


In a career spanning three decades, the American choreographer Karole Armitage has continuously bridged contemporary ballet with the worlds of visual art and fashion. Luminaries such as Jeff Koons, David Salle, Philip Taaffe and Brice Marden have created sets and costumes for her dances. She is described as 'pioneering in her valorization of voguing, creating the video for Madonna's 'Vogue' in 1992 and serving on the jury of many of New York's underground voguing balls, elaborate early 1980s events in which 'walkers' competed in a series of categories emulating high fashion, style or a ways of being.'

Werk!: The Armitage Gone Variety Show Plays Abrons Arts Center, 5/2-5
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2012


In a career spanning three decades, the American choreographer Karole Armitage has continuously bridged contemporary ballet with the worlds of visual art and fashion. Luminaries such as Jeff Koons, David Salle, Philip Taaffe and Brice Marden have created sets and costumes for her dances. She is described as 'pioneering in her valorization of voguing, creating the video for Madonna's 'Vogue' in 1992 and serving on the jury of many of New York's underground voguing balls, elaborate early 1980s events in which 'walkers' competed in a series of categories emulating high fashion, style or a ways of being.'

Frank Stella, Sarah Jessica Parker, et al. Set to Attend 2011 National Arts Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2011


Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education, today announced the recipients of the 2011 National Arts Awards, which recognize those artists and arts leaders who exhibit exemplary national leadership and whose work demonstrates extraordinary artistic achievement.

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