What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025
The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.
Chita Rivera Returns to Cafe Carlyle Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2017
Cafe Carlyle will welcome back Broadway legend Chita Rivera, May 9-20. Last year's sold out Cafe Carlyle debut received raves reviews. An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and has received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. At the Carlyle, Chita will be accompanied by her music director Michael Croiter and trio.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2017
At an announcement party held today, Artistic Director Ray Jivoff unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2017-18 Season line-up of 'firsts' -- five shows that have never been produced at Skylight.
Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Details for 'Fassbinder: Romantic Anarchist'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 18, 2014
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for Fassbinder: Romantic Anarchist (Part 1), May 16 - June 1. Divided into two parts, the retrospective will be the most extensive presentation of Fassbinder's films in New York since 1997, with Part 1 including almost all of his work leading up to 1974 and Part 2 (screening in November) to pick up from 1974 through 1982. The ambitious two-part series will include all of his theatrical features, much of his television work, films he starred in, films that influenced him, and films that were influenced by his work.
Jennifer Holliday, Chita Rivera, Steve Kazee and More Set for 54 Below for the Holidays
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2013
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, including Jennifer Holliday, Chita Rivera, Jeff Daniels, Steve Kazee, After Midnight Swings the Holiday and more. Details below!
Ernest Borgnine Honored With SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011
Ernest Borgnine, who is exuberantly entering his seventh decade of creating memorable characters and award-winning performances, will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)'s most prestigious accolade-?the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
Ernest Borgnine Honored With SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2010
Ernest Borgnine, who is exuberantly entering his seventh decade of creating memorable characters and award-winning performances, will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)'s most prestigious accolade-the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
Photo Flash: MY THREE ANGELS At Attic Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009
Set in French Guiana, a region where on Christmas Eve the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees, three amiable convicts are employed as roofers above the Ducotel's general store. The roof winds up being the least of the family's troubles.
Photo Coverage: CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR Memorial Arrivals
by Eddie Varley - Sep 16, 2009
On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury hosted a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).
STAGE TRIBUTE: Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur Sing 'Bosom Buddies'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 14, 2009
On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury hosted a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.). One of the highlights of the touching, humorous, tender and emotional afternoon was the video played of Angela and Bea singing 'Bosum Buddies' from MAME when the two reunited to sing it at the Tony Awards.
Bea Arthur Memorial Set for September 14 at Broadway's Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009
The date for Bea Arthur?s memorial has finally been set. The show will take place at the Majestic Theater in New York on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1pm. The afternoon will be hosted by Bea?s Bosom Buddy, Angela Lansbury who will be joined by Bea?s close friends, both professional and personal, as well as family.