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Opened: January 28, 1979
Closing: May 05, 1979

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THE BEST OF CHER DVD Collection to be Released in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020


From Hollywood to Vegas and all around the world, no one has continued to delight us, surprise us, and entertain us like Cher. And she's not done yet! For the first time ever, all the spectacular highlights of Cher's remarkable career are together in one electrifying collection: THE BEST OF CHER.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of May 11 - New Single From Ben Platt, SIX Vocal Selections, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2020


Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including a new single from Ben Platt, the Tarrytown cast recording featuring Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus, the Six vocal selections, and more!

BWW Exclusive: THE BEATLES 101 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - Ranking the Best of John, Paul, George & Ringo (Including Their Solo Hits)
by Peter Nason - May 12, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Beatles songs, including some of the fab four's solo works. They're all here: 'Twist and Shout,' 'In My Life,' 'Helter Skelter,' 'Imagine,' 'Something,' 'Maybe I'm Amazed,' 'Let It Be.' See if your favorites made the grade!

BWW Interview: Anthony Alderson Talks Running The Pleasance and The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Cancellation
by Marianka Swain - Apr 16, 2020


Anthony Alderson has been Artistic Director of the Pleasance - which has a permanent venue in Islington, London, and multiple spaces at the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe - since 2005. He talks to BroadwayWorld about his time at the helm, dealing with the cancellation of this year's Festival, and what he shutdown means for theatre.

Madness Announces a Show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020


The pride of Camden Town will return to Southern California for the first time since Coachella 2012, when Madness overtakes the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on May 24 for a one-night-only ska/bluebeat hit parade culled from 40+ years of glorious chaos. Join original Madness members Graham “Suggs” McPherson, Mike “Barso' Barson, Lee “Kix' Thompson, Chris 'Chrissy Boy' Foreman, Mark “Bedders' Bedford, Daniel “Woody” Woodgate and special guests The English Beat and Mighty Mighty BossTones for this final addition to a U.S. itinerary that will be playing to packed houses from Boston and New York to Vegas and Oakland (where a second night has been added due to popular demand). See below for the full list of Madness U.S. shows.

CANE RIVER Restoration, Valentine's Day Romance And More Announced At BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2019


CANE RIVER restoration, Valentine's Day romance, Kelly Reichardt Selects, and more announced at BAM, in February and March 2020.

An Evening With Richard Skipper: THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING To Kick Off The 2019 Winter Rhythms Series
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019


This Year Marks 40 Years since Richard (Ricky) Skipper left Conway, South Carolina to come to New York City for a career in Show Business and he's celebrating!Direct from sold out shows at NYC's St. Luke's Theatre and The Theatre of The Republic in South CarolinaUrban Stages Theater259 West 30th Street (bet 7th and 8thAvenues)

STRAY CATS Unveil Video for 'Desperado'
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 24, 2019


The STRAY CATS--Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--came back strong this year with red-hot shows and the critically acclaimed 40. It's their first new album in 26 years and one celebrating the iconic American rock and roll trio's 40th anniversary. Issued by Surfdog Records and distributed by BMG (CD, vinyl, digital), the album spun off four singles: 'Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me),' 'Rock It Off,' 'Cry Danger' and the latest, 'Desperado,' described by the Washington Post as an 'instrumental that could have been plucked from one of Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns' (5/21/19).

Richard Skipper Celebrates 40 Years In NYC At St. Luke's Theatre, August 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2019


August 5th Marks 40 Years to the Date that Richard Skipper Arrived in New York and he's celebrating with a brand new show!308 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036Directed by Jay Rogers, joined by Bryon Sommers on pianoand Produced by Russ Woolley

Bette Midler to Perform at New York Pride
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 26, 2019


Bette Midler is set to perform at New York's Pride Main Event on Saturday June 29 at the Javits Center, according to Variety. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, she'll perform accompanied by "Hairspray" and "Mary Poppins Returns" composer Marc Shaiman. Midler's special performance is set for 11 p.m.

Katie Couric, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton And Muriel Fox To Be Honored At The 9th Annual Elly Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019


The Women's Forum of New York will present the 9th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 17th, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Education Fund of the Women's Forum, which has helped over 260 women, age 35 and over, whose lives have been disrupted by extreme adversity, complete their college degrees.

Star Gets Surprise Proposal On CT's Downtown Cabaret Theatre Stage
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2019


Marissa Follo Perry received the surprise of a lifetime onstage at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport CT, on Sunday, April 7 at the final curtain call for SISTER ACT.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Speaks (And Sings!) At Variety 'Power Of Women' Event
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019


The Divine Miss M, Bette Midler, appeared this week at Variety's Power of Women event, where she was honored for her work with the New York Restoration Society.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Discusses Her Passion For Keeping NYC Clean
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2019


Bette Midler is a household name known for her stage and screen work, but she also does another very important job: keeping New York City clean.

What Is Coming And Going From HULU This March
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 28, 2019


Here's what is coming and going to Hulu for March!

Jennings And Romero Headline International Cast Of THE PAPARAZZI
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2019


Algonquin Theater Productions has announced that veteran theater stars Ken Jennings from the United States and Joaquin Romero from Mexico will be portraying Walter Winchell in the international presentation of the new Al Tapper musical The Paparazzi. The performance will feature casts from both Guadalajara and New York as they tell the tale of The Paparazzi in both English and Spanish. This one night only event will be done at the historic Ellington Room at 400 West 43rd Street, February 28th at 7:30pm.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Performs 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' From MARY POPPINS RETURNS on the Oscars
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019


Bette Midler gave a beautiful performance at last night's Oscars with a rendition of 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' from Mary Poppins Returns.

Jennings And Romero Headline International Cast Of THE PAPARAZZI
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2019


Algonquin Theater Productions has announced that veteran theater stars Ken Jennings from the United States and Joaquin Romero from Mexico will be portraying Walter Winchell in the international presentation of the new Al Tapper musical The Paparazzi. The performance will feature casts from both Guadalajara and New York as they tell the tale of The Paparazzi in both English and Spanish. This one night only event will be done at the historic Ellington Room at 400 West 43rd Street, February 28th at 7:30pm.

Hulu Announces the Titles Coming and Going This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018


Hulu has announced the titles that are coming and going in November. Please note titles and dates are subject to change.

Surflight to Hold World Premiere Workshop of TRANSGENDER STILLBORN
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2018


The world-premiere workshop presentation of Nicholas Kaminski's original musical Transgender Stillborn will be held at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, New Jersey, at Nov. 11 at 5 PM. The reading will be free and open to the public.

See the Full List of What's Coming to Amazon Prime This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2018


This September features many new titles coming to Amazon Prime. Prime Original series King Lear will become available on Prime Video on September 28th. Other Prime Originals coming to the service in September include series premieres of Six Dreams (Sep 7) and Forever (Sep 14) as well as season 1a of Pete the Cat (Sep 7) and season 2b of Wishenpoof (Sep 7). Additionally, you can catch season two of PBS's hit British series Victoria starting August 25 on Prime Video. 

See the Full List of What is Coming and Going on Hulu This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 17, 2018


Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers instant access to live and on demand channels, original series and films, and a premium library of TV and movies to more than 20 million subscribers in the U.S.  Here's what is coming to Hulu for September:

VIDEO: Watch Bette Midler Talk the Challenges of HELLO, DOLLY! on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 9, 2018


The show-stopping actress and legend reflects with ABC News' Robin Roberts on her divine career, from 'Beaches' and 'Hocus Pocus' to Broadway.

American Composers Orchestra's 27th Annual Underwood New Music Readings at NYU's Loewe Theater June 21 & 22
by Macon Prickett - May 10, 2018


American Composers Orchestra continues its commitment to the creation and development of new orchestral music with the 27thAnnual Underwood New Music Readings on June 21-22, 2018 at NYU's Loewe Theater (35 West 4th Street).

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Wings - 1979 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1979 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Constance Cummings
1979 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Arthur Kopit
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Mary-Joan Negro
1979 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play ConstanceCummings
1979 Tony Awards Best Play Arthur Kopit
1979 Tony Awards Best Play The Kennedy Center

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