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Community Music Center Of Houston To Present Women's History Month Concert

by A.A. Cristi — Mar 11, 2026

The Community Music Center of Houston will present a significant Women's History Month concert on March 22, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Church. This event, led by Dr. Anne Lundy, the first Black woman to conduct the Houston Symphony Orchestra, will feature the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra. The concert will celebrate the contributions and future of women in classical music, with performances by notable artists including Steinway Hall of Fame pianist Donna Weng Friedman and contemporary classic

MNM Productions Donates $5,700 to the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches & Joy MCC in Orlando

by A.A. Cristi — Sep 12, 2016

Michael Lifshitz, one of the two producing partners behind MNM Productions, presented checks of approximately $2,800 each to both theMetropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando during the weekly service last Sunday morning. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last June in Orlando. The funds were raised during the recent run of the highly acclaimed production ofTHE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at the Kravis Center's Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach.

Photo Flash: MNM Raises Over $3K for LGBTQ Churches with THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND

by BWW News Desk — Aug 8, 2016

Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that the preview performance of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, raised $2,280 to benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last June in Orlando. Scroll down for photos!

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Preview to Benefit Local LGBTQ Churches

by BWW News Desk — Aug 4, 2016

Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that the August 4th preview performance of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, will benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last month at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Preview to Benefit Local LGBTQ Churches

by BWW News Desk — Jul 14, 2016

Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that the August 4th preview performance of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a musical revue showcasing the music of legendary Broadway songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, will benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB) and Joy MCC in Orlando. Both faith communities are dedicated to serving their local LGBTQ communities, which is particularly important since the horrific massacre last month at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Little Orchestra Society's Lolli-Pops Concert WHO'S GOT THE BEAT? Plays Hunter College, 2/9 & 10

by BWW News Desk — Feb 9, 2013

Bang the Lion has lost his beat. How will he find it? The Lolli-Pops gang, guest conductor James Judd, and audiences will help him, as The Little Orchestra Society (LOS) presents, WHO'S GOT THE BEAT?, today, February 9, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, February 10, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th St. between Park and Lexington Aves.).

'Mob Wives' Ramona Rizzo and Karen Gravano Officiate MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Today

by BWW News Desk — Dec 1, 2012

Ramona Rizzo and Karen Gravano of the hit VH1 series "Mob Wives" will be publicly make a stand in support of marriage equality today, December 1st when they officiate the wedding of "Anthony" and "Andrew" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding." This will be the ladies' debut on the NYC stage.

Little Orchestra Society's Lolli-Pops Concert WHO'S GOT THE BEAT? Plays Hunter College, 2/9 & 10

by BWW News Desk — Nov 27, 2012

Bang the Lion has lost his beat. How will he find it? The Lolli-Pops™ gang, guest conductor James Judd, and audiences will help him, as The Little Orchestra Society (LOS) presents, WHO'S GOT THE BEAT?, on Saturday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, February 10, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th St. between Park and Lexington Aves.).

Little Orchestra Society Presents THE ORCHESTRA - A HAPPY FAMILY at Hunter College, 8/27-28

by BWW News Desk — Aug 16, 2012

The Little Orchestra Society (The LOS) inaugurates the 2012-2013 season with an audience favorite from its acclaimed Lolli-Pops™ series, The Orchestra - A Happy Family. Performances will take place on Saturday October 27 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th St. between Park and Lexington Aves.). The musicians of The LOS, led by guest conductor Philip Mann and joined by the colorful Lolli-Pops™ characters, introduce their musical families to yours, where the drums Bang, the strings Bow, the brass Buzz and the winds Toot.

Photo Coverage: THE LYONS- Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!

by Jennifer Broski — Apr 24, 2012

THE LYONS, which debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre, officially opened last night, April 23, at the Cort Theatre. Previews began on April 5. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mark Brokaw directs. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night, and we bring you photos from the starry opening night arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: PERFECT CRIME Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — Apr 21, 2012

PERFECT CRIME, Warren Manzi's long-running funny, romantic thriller, celebrated its 25th anniversary Off Broadway last Wednesday, April 18, 2012, with performance number 10,233. PERFECT CRIME is the longest-running play in the history of New York theater. See photos from the celebration below!

Little Orchestra Society Presents LOLLI-POPS Concerts in March

by BWW News Desk — Mar 1, 2012

The simple, classic delights of childhood - spinning tops, bouncing balls, rocking horses, and talking animals - will reveal the delights of music at The Little Orchestra Society's next LOLLI-POPS™ CONCERTS: A MUSICAL TOY STORE, Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Little Orchestra Society Presents LOLLI-POPS Concerts in March

by Kelsey Denette — Jan 10, 2012

The simple, classic delights of childhood - spinning tops, bouncing balls, rocking horses, and talking animals - will reveal the delights of music at The Little Orchestra Society's next LOLLI-POPS™ CONCERTS: A MUSICAL TOY STORE, Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

MAMMA MIA! to Perform on WOR Radio Tomorrow

by Kelsey Denette — Dec 8, 2011

The Broadway stars of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, "Dynamos" Lisa Brescia, Judy McLane and Jennifer Perry, will perform the ABBA mega hit "Dancing Queen" live on WOR Radio's star-studded annual "Red Kettle Day" radiothon broadcast tomorrow, Friday, December 9 at 5:40 p.m.

Little Orchestra Society Presents Carnival of the Animals

by Gabrielle Sierra — Dec 1, 2011

The Little Orchestra Society presents Camille Saint-Saens' beloved Carnival of the Animals on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.