Roger Smith News

On April 1 and 8, world-renowned flamenco artists Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernández will present the world premiere of 'Tablao Sevilla' at the Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Ave. in midtown Manhattan. This intimate theater setting offers audiences a unique opportunity to observe the dynamic exchange between singer, dancer and guitarist, and to fully experience the raw expression of traditional flamenco.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Gallery Aferro will partner for Artist Box, a unique initiative that will bring artists from the Newark-based art gallery to NJSO performances in Newark throughout the 2014-15 season and culminate in May with a Gallery Aferro exhibit of works inspired by the artists' concert experiences.

The 2014 Garden of Eden Ball, the Atlanta Botanical Garden's largest annual fundraiser, celebrates the Garden's planned expansion as well as its highly anticipated opening of a satellite garden in Gainesville, Georgia.

Nighttime fears are extremely common in children and yet most parents are unaware. Fear of the dark is among the most frequent of those fears listed by kids. Dr. Roger S. Smith, a board certified physician and sleep doctor, announced today the release of a beautifully illustrated story that may help in a playful and adventurous way.

This week's New York Times In Peformance video features Roger Guenveur Smith in a scene from his monologue "Rodney King.' The play, set in 1991, recalls the true story of the construction worker whose videotaped beating by Los Angeles police sparked deadly protests after the officers were acquitted the following year.

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

While a burgeoning group of 'Gen X' Russian-Jewish writers in English has taken on the subject of Russian Jewish identity in recent years, including Gary Shteyngart, David Bezmozgis and Lara Vapnyar, a new novella by Yuri Kruman offers up a fresh, outsider voice to the genre.

ROLEX's BROADWAY & BEYOND! Celebrating Theatre & Dance - Career Transition For Dancers' 28th Anniversary Jubilee, took place last night, October 8, at New York City Center. The annual Rolex Dance Award was given to Ann-Margret. The super-star is a two-time Academy Award Nominee, winner of 5 Golden Globes, an Emmy Award winner and a Grammy Nominee. Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special 'Legends' Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards an Emmy, and the recipient of the 2012 Rolex Dance Award will present the award toAnn-Margret. The non-stop evening of performances by the dance & theater world's greatest stars will once agin be produced and directed by the brilliant Ann Marie DeAngelo. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out complete photo coverage from inside the event below!

ROLEX's BROADWAY & BEYOND! Celebrating Theatre & Dance - Career Transition For Dancers' 28th Anniversary Jubilee, took place last night, October 8, at New York City Center. The annual Rolex Dance Award was given to Ann-Margret. The super-star is a two-time Academy Award Nominee, winner of 5 Golden Globes, an Emmy Award winner and a Grammy Nominee. Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special 'Legends' Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards an Emmy, and the recipient of the 2012 Rolex Dance Award will present the award toAnn-Margret. The non-stop evening of performances by the dance & theater world's greatest stars will once agin be produced and directed by the brilliant Ann Marie DeAngelo. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded theatre arrivals and you can check out photos below!

Saying the name ANN-MARGRET is like an instant Rorschach Test or Word Association game and it's no wonder, as this woman who came to America from another country (Sweden) has surely achieved what is perceived as 'The American Dream' with a uniquely unparalleled career.

Halo, Purely for Pets, the natural pet food company co-owned by Ellen DeGeneres, is taking its philanthropy efforts to the streets of New York City.

Ask the average American today about why the United States was founded, and you'll likely get a blank stare or a puzzled look rather than a real answer.

The Apollo Theater and Manhattan School of Music previously announced that actor Roger Guenveur Smith and singer-songwriter and musician Meshell Ndegeocello have been added to the cast of Ask Your Mama, a multimedia symphonic work based on Langston Hughes' epic poem.

The Apollo Theater and Manhattan School of Music announced today that actor Roger Guenveur Smith and singer-songwriter and musician Meshell Ndegeocello have been added to the cast of Ask Your Mama, a multimedia symphonic work based on Langston Hughes' epic poem.

DOLITA Paris, has launched a spectacular new coordinated mother-daughter dress collection for Spring-Summer 2013. The collection called Happiness, which showcases DOLITA's ultra-feminine and wearable designs in a wide range of exclusive cotton and Lycra and silk jersey and Lycra fabrics are available for retail sale at her boutique and wholesale to retailers.

AMERICAN DAD invites you to join Roger Smith, 2012 Presidential Candidate, as he live-tweets the presidential debate tonight at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT. Follow him at @RogerSmith2012 - and use #Roger4Prez to join in on the conversation.

The nearly sold-out 6th Annual NYC Food Film Festival announced today the addition of several well-known chefs and food personalities to the Festival roster, including NYC chef Bill Telepan, pastry chef François Payard, and NYC butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter.

The nearly sold-out 6th Annual NYC Food Film Festival announced today the addition of several well-known chefs and food personalities to the Festival roster, including NYC chef Bill Telepan, pastry chef François Payard, and NYC butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter.

Halloween comes twice this year with two nights of Halloween-themed programming on FOX. First up are hilariously hair-raising all-new ANIMATION DOMINATION episodes of THE CLEVELAND SHOW (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT), THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), BOB'S BURGERS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and AMERICAN DAD (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) airing Sunday, Oct. 7.

Dixon Place has announced its October 2012 events lineup. See full details below!