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Opened: May 3, 1978
Closing: May 21, 1978

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Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces A CLOSE-UP OF ABBAS KIAROSTAMI, 2/8 -17
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 2, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today a rare chance to take in the full measure of a master filmmaker with A CLOSE-UP OF ABBAS KIAROSTAMI from February 8-17.

Neil Patrick Harris to Return as Tonys Host for Third Time!
by James T Harding - Apr 3, 2012


Neil Patrick Harris will return as the host of the 66th Annual Tony Awards Telecast, which broadcasts on June 10. Harris tweeted the news yesterday following the Broadway League and American Theater Wing announcement in the New York Times.

John Lithgow, Larry Kramer, Campbell Brown et al. Join Dustin Lance Black's '8' Reading on Broadway, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011


Academy, Tony and four-time Emmy Award nominee Bob Balaban; acclaimed 'White Collar' television star Matt Bomer; Emmy Award-winning journalist Campbell Brown; celebrated playwright and gay rights activist Larry Kramer; two-time Academy Award-nominated, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning, two-time Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow; Tony Award nominee and Broadway Impact Co-Founder Rory O'Malley; and Emmy Award winner and three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Bradley Whitford will appear in the world premiere of '8' on Broadway, joining the previously announced Anthony Edwards, Morgan Freeman, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Lahti, Rob Reiner, Yeardley Smith and Marisa Tomei. The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which eliminated the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California.

John Lithgow, Larry Kramer, Campbell Brown et al. Join Dustin Lance Black's '8' Reading on Broadway, 9/19
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2011


Academy, Tony and four-time Emmy Award nominee Bob Balaban; acclaimed 'White Collar' television star Matt Bomer; Emmy Award-winning journalist Campbell Brown; celebrated playwright and gay rights activist Larry Kramer; two-time Academy Award-nominated, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning, two-time Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow; Tony Award nominee and Broadway Impact Co-Founder Rory O'Malley; and Emmy Award winner and three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Bradley Whitford will appear in the world premiere of '8' on Broadway, joining the previously announced Anthony Edwards, Morgan Freeman, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Lahti, Rob Reiner, Yeardley Smith and Marisa Tomei. The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which eliminated the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California.

Outfest Announces Fusion 2011 Lineup, Held 3/4-5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, has announced its lineup for Fusion: the Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival.

Outfest Announces Fusion 2011 Lineup, Held 3/4-5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, has announced its lineup for Fusion: the Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival.

Outfest Announces Fusion 2011 Lineup, Held 3/4-5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2011


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, has announced its lineup for Fusion: the Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival.

Robin Tyler Brings Solo Show to Diversionary 9/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010


Diversionary Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary Year with a special appearance by Robin Tyler in her solo show Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Groom.

Robin Tyler Brings Solo Show to Diversionary 9/16-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


Diversionary Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary Year with a special appearance by Robin Tyler in her solo show Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Groom.

Robin Tyler Brings Solo Show to Diversionary 9/16-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2010


Diversionary Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary Year with a special appearance by Robin Tyler in her solo show Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Groom.

Broadway Blogs - Impressionism Review Roundup and More...
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, March 25, 2009.

CAPA Presents An Evening With Joan Baez 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2009


'A half century into her career, folk icon Joan Baez is making a return of sorts-not to vintage material, but to songs that evoke the spirit and message of her defining early work...Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.' - The Boston Globe Singer, musician, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez has had a profound and durable influence on American and international music for 50 years. She celebrates that anniversary with a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for her 24th studio album, Day After Tomorrow, and a tour stop at Columbus' Southern Theatre.

Outfit Worn By Penn In MILK Auctioned For $12,500
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2009


With a winning bid by activist Tom Gregory of $12,500, one of the shirt/suit/tie ensembles worn by Sean Penn in his Academy Award-winning portrayal of real-life hero Harvey Milk in Focus Features' Milk was successfully auctioned off over the weekend to benefit both Variety - The Children's Charity of Southern California and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, in New York City. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation hosted the online auction of Academy Award-nominated costume designer Danny Glicker's specially created ensemble as seen in Milk. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.

CAPA Presents An Evening With Joan Baez 3/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2009


'A half century into her career, folk icon Joan Baez is making a return of sorts-not to vintage material, but to songs that evoke the spirit and message of her defining early work...Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.' - The Boston Globe Singer, musician, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez has had a profound and durable influence on American and international music for 50 years. She celebrates that anniversary with a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for her 24th studio album, Day After Tomorrow, and a tour stop at Columbus' Southern Theatre.

Shirt, Suit & Tie Worn by Penn in MILK to Be Auctioned Off Online for Charity
by Robert Diamond - Feb 9, 2009


Commemorating both a memorable movie moment and an inspiring real-life triumph, one of the shirt/suit/tie ensembles worn by Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in Focus Features' Milk will be auctioned off to benefit both Variety - The Children's Charity of Southern California and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, in New York City. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation will host the online auction of costume designer Danny Glicker's specially created ensemble as seen in Gus Van Sant's Milk, which is nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Costume Design. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.

MILK Suit Worn By Sean Penn To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 6, 2009


Commemorating both a memorable movie moment and an inspiring real-life triumph, one of the shirt/suit/tie ensembles worn by Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in Focus Features' Milk will be auctioned off to benefit both Variety - The Children's Charity of Southern California and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, in New York City. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation will host the online auction of costume designer Danny Glicker's specially created ensemble as seen in Gus Van Sant's Milk, which is nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Costume Design. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.

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