Anastasia leads with 13 nominations followed by Hello Dolly with 10, while The Band’s Visit and Come from Away received 7 each.
The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomed Danny Burstein and Jane Krakowski to announce the nominees for the 2016-17 season on Tuesday, April 25th in the Oak Room at New York’s renowned Algonquin Hotel. 59 West 44th Street.
Read more >
Tony Walton to be honored at The Central Park Boathouse
Urban Stages Board of Directors and Frances Hill, the founding artistic director, will celebrate “The Magic of Set and Costume Design” at their Gala/Benefit on May 15,2017 at the Boathouse in Central Park. Legendary Oscar, Tony, and Emmy award winning set and costume designer Tony Walton will be presented with the 2017 Urban Stages’ Lifetime Achievement Award. Special guest Melissa Errico, a Tony Nominated Broadway, film and television star, will present the honor to Mr. Walton.
Read more >
BC/EFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition Raises Record-Breaking $6,379,572
By: Ellis Nassour
Broadway audiences and show auctions helped Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS break another fund-raising record with their donations: $6,379,572. Results were announced and awards were presented at Tuesday’s Easter Bonnet Competition finale at Nederlander’s Minskoff Theatre, home to The Lion King. The total far surpassed last year’s record-setter of $5,528,568.
The top overall fundraising award went to Glenn Close and company of Sunset Boulevard, which raised a jaw-dropping $509,246.
Read more >
Bruce Cohen Executive Producer on ABC’s “When We Rise” Live Out Loud’s Soaring Spirit Award Honoree
Academy Award-winning producer of film, television and theater, Bruce Cohen will receive Live Out Loud’s Soaring Spirit Award at the 2017 Young Trailblazers Gala! on Monday June 5th. Cohen won the Best Picture Academy Award for producing “American Beauty” (1999) and earned Best Picture nomination for “Milk” (2008).
Read more >
To commemorate tonight’s official opening of Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler on Broadway, Mayor Bill de Blasio officially proclaimed tomorrow, Friday, April 21, “Dolly Day” in New York City.
The proclamation, was hand-delivered to the Sam S. Shubert Theatre before tonight’s performance.
Read more >
On Monday, May 1, 2017, The New York Pops will celebrate its 34th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring Karen van Bergen, the CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and Tony Award winners Kelli O’Hara and Bartlett Sher
Read more >
The “4th Annual Tomatoes Got Talent” show took place on Monday April 3, 2017 at The Triad, 158 West 72nd St., playing to a sold-out crowd!
Read more >
By: Iris Wiener
Norbert Leo Butz as Dreamgirls’ Effie. Carmen Cusack as Hamilton’s King George. Kelli O’Hara as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Willy Wonka. The evening’s line-up reads like an April Fool’s joke, but casting this unique is par for the course at MCC Theater’s annual Miscast gala, which was held Monday night at Hammerstein Ballroom. Now celebrating its 30th year, MCC produces the event to help fund their Off-Broadway work, in addition to supporting their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students.
Read more >
Put on your Sunday clothes! The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) will honor Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winning, icon Bette Midler with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award at this year’s 83rd Annual Drama League Awards, set for Friday afternoon, May 19, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway).
Read more >
Theater and the Seamy Side of Life
Write a play about two middle-aged couples and a polyamorous co-worker (plus her two boyfriends) who welcome in the new year with an orgy. End act one with one of the couples’ 17-year-old daughter surprising them en flagrant déit. Critics will hail the work for its penetrating insight.
Read more >
Siona Benjamin: Beyond Borders
ACA Galleries, 529 West 20th Street, in the Gallery district will host a conversation with Artist Siona Benjamin and Professor Ori Z. Soltes on Saturday, April 1 from 2 to 4 pm.
Siona Benjamin’s works are currently on display at ACA Galleries through April 22, 2017.
Read more >
On Monday April 3rd at 12:30pm, Rachel Klein (Around The World in 80 Days, More Than All The World) / directs a reading of SNOW – a new play by Ashley Griffin (creator of the pop culture phenomenon Forever Deadward) – at PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS (416 West 42rd St, between 9th and 10th avenues, South Rehearsal Studio.)
Read more >
Victory Dance Project’s Third Anniversary Celebration to Honor The Legendary Chita Rivera June 15 – 18
Victory Dance Project, under the Artistic Direction of Amy Jordan, will celebrate its third anniversary with three performances, running June 15 – 18 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. The season will open with a Celebration honoring Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who will be presented with the company’s “Woman of Valor Award.” The program, entitled From This Movement On will also include a world premiere choreographed byJordan, as well pieces from the company’s repertory.
Read more >
Hello, Dolly!, starring legendary performer Bette Midler. Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle, Hello, Dolly! began preview performances at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) on March 15, 2017, with an official opening night of April 20, 2017.
Read more >
