Ben Strothmann has been a portrait and theatrical photographer since 1995. Since building his first darkroom in his hometown of Milwaukee WI, his portrait studio now looks out over Manhattan where he shoots headshots and production photos. Born to a famous cheesecake lady (Suzy Strothmann of Suzy's Cream Cheesecakes), Ben is also an actor and pianist. Currently he lives in Astoria and studies guitar and Icelandic. Ben is also a volunteer for The Heart Gallery (heartgallerynyc.org) and helps NYC foster children find permanent, loving families. Ben is proud to be a part of the world famous singing waitstaff at Ellen's Stardust Diner. See www.benstrothmann.com for more info.
 Photo Coverage: The American Theatre Wing and Broadway League's 2009 Tony Eve Cocktail Party
June 7, 2009
The American Theatre Wing and Broadway League hosted an evening to honor 2009 Special Tony Award recipients at Montenapo last night, Saturday June 6th, 2009. Montenapo is located at 250 West 41st Street in New York City. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to greet the 'Tony' crowd as they arrived.
 Photo Coverage: Part of Sierra Boggess's Broadway World
January 11, 2008
Prior to the curtain coming down last night on Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' Sierra Boggess invited BroadwayWorld to join her for her Opening Night dress and jewelry fitting. Having a blast trying on her Calvin Klein dresses selected by Orazio Fortunato and Lily Seidler, and stunning jewels by Verdura selected by Jim Haag, Ben Strothmann snapped these photos for our readers. But don't take our word about all the fun Sierra had - read the captions in her own words below! Congratulations Sierra on your Broadway debut!
 Photo Coverage: 'The Seafarer' Opening Night
December 7, 2007
The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically acclaimed production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer officially opened Thursday, December 6 at the Booth Theatre. The production, directed by McPherson, stars Conleth Hill, Ciarn Hinds, Sean Mahon, David Morse, and Jim Norton.
 Photo Coverage: Renée Fleming at The Little Mermaid
December 6, 2007
Renee Fleming, an American leading opera and jazz soprano, and Glen Keane, the original animator of 'Ariel,' visited the new Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
 Photo Coverage: 'Queens Boulevard' Opening Night Party
December 5, 2007
Signature Theatre Company opened their world premiere production of Queens Boulevard (the musical) on Monday, December 3 at The Peter Norton Space, and has also announced a one-week extension of the production, to now run through January 6.
 Photo Coverage: August: Osage County Opening Night Arrivals
December 5, 2007
Dozens of stars arrived for the official opening night of Tracy Letts' new play, August: Osage County, on Tuesday, December 4 at Imperial Theatre
 Photo Coverage: 'Pumpgirl' Opening Night Party
December 5, 2007
 Photo Coverage: 'Cymbeline' Opening Night Party
December 3, 2007
The Lincoln Center Theater production of William Shakespeare's Cymbeline, directed by Mark Lamos and featuring Jonathan Cake, Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, John Pankow, Martha Plimpton and Phylicia Rashad, opened on Sunday, December 2 at 6:30PM at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
 Photo Coverage: 'Wicked' Opening Number Post-Strike
November 30, 2007
The mega-blockbuster hit musical Wicked was back and flying on Broadway yesterday, Thursday November 29 at The Gershwin Theatre
 Photo Coverage: 'The Color Purple' Stage Door Post-Strike
November 30, 2007
The cast of The Color Purple returned to the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) after nearly 3-weeks of work-stoppage due to the stagehands' strike.
 Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' in Post-Strike Dance Rehearsal
November 30, 2007
The 'Show People' of Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, were back onstage yesterday, Thursday, November 29 in a post-strike dance-rehearsal.
 Photo Coverage: 'A Chorus Line' is The One in Times Square
November 30, 2007
The cast of the hit revival of A Chorus Line took to the streets of Times Square, with the New York Post's happy headlines in hand to celebrate being Back on Broadway!
 Photo Coverage: 'Spamalot' Gallops Back on Broadway
November 30, 2007
Monty Python's Spamalot resumed performances on Broadway last night Thursday November 29. To celebrate, the rambunctious cast held a crazy coconut chorus in Shubert Alley!
 Photo Coverage: 'Avenue Q' Puppets Sign-In for Work
November 30, 2007
The puppets of 'Avenue Q' were happy to pick up the pen and sign-in for work on Thursday, November 29. Trekkie Monster, Rod and Kate Monster have been away from the Golden Theatre for 19-days during the work-stoppage. But they're ready to bring the laughs back to The Golden Theatre in their Tony Award-winning musical!
 Photo Coverage: 'Young Frankenstein' Opening Night Arrivals
November 10, 2007
The official opening night of Young Frankenstein was a star-studded event, November 8 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St).
 Photo Coverage: Victoria Clark 'Fifteen Seconds of Grace'
November 7, 2007
Victoria Clark offered a 30-minute concert on Tuesday, November 6 at 5:30PM at Barnes & Noble's Lincoln Square location to celebrate the release of her new CD 'Fifteen Seconds of Grace.'
 Photo Coverage: 'The Glorious Ones' Opening Night
November 6, 2007
The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Glorious Ones, a new musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and choreography and direction by Graciela Daniele opened Monday, November 5 at 6:45 PM at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The Opening Night Party was held at O'Neals.
 Photo Coverage: 'Xanadu' in the Cast Recording Studio
October 31, 2007
PS Classics recorded the cast album of the Broadway musical hit Xanadu on October 29. The production, presented by Robert Ahrens, Tara Smith and Brian Swibel opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on July 10 to great critical and audience acclaim.
 Photo Coverage: 2007 Tony Awards for Excellence in Theatre
October 31, 2007
The American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres and Producers presented the 2007 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre on Tuesday October 30 at 11:30AM at the world-famous Tavern on the Green.
 Photo Coverage: Theatre Museum Awards in Excellence
October 31, 2007
The 2007 Theatre Museum Awards for Excellence, hosted by Jim Dale, were held Monday, October 29, 2007 from 6PM-9PM at The National Arts Club. The Theatre Museum Awards honored Ellen Burstyn, Carmen de Lavallade, Arts Horizons and Ben Brantley.
 Photo Flash: 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Press Preview
October 24, 2007
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - The Musical will be making its return to Broadway in time for the holidays from November 1 through January 6, 2008 at the St. James Theatre. Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the classic book.
 Photo Flash: 'The Baker's Wife' in York Theatre Rehearsal
October 24, 2007
The York Theatre Company presents The Baker's Wife as the fourth and final show in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances. This Series celebrates the work of playwright Joseph Stein. Note: Performances are sold-out on Friday, October 26 and Sunday, October 28. Tickets are available for the Saturday performances.
 Photo Coverage: 'Love of a Pig' Opens at 45th St. Theatre
October 17, 2007
Leslie Caveny's comedy Love of a Pig began performances at the 45th Street Theatre on October 12, running through October 28. Directed by D.H. Johnson, a portion of the proceeds goes to The Olivieri Center for Homeless Women.
 Photo Flash: Cast of York Theatre's 'The Body Beautiful'
October 11, 2007
The York Theatre Company is now in rehearsals for The Body Beautiful, the third of the four shows in the Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances, October 12, 13 & 14.
 Photo Coverage: 'Mamma Mia!' Welcomes New Cast
September 29, 2007
MAMMA MIA! welcomed Judy McLane back to the Winter Garden Theatre as 'Tanya.' Plus Christopher Shyer and Ben Livingston made their Broadway debuts as two new 'Dads,' on Wednesday September 26.
 Photo Coverage: 'Love Letters' Concert with Peters & Dossett
September 25, 2007
Broadway legend Bernadette Peters and John Dossett performed in a one-night reading of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters to benefit Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit that provides free after-school theater programming to New York City's most under-served public high schools.
 Photo Flash: York Theatre's 'Zorba' In Rehearsals
September 13, 2007
The York Theatre Company announces Zorba, the first of the four shows in the Fall 2007 'Musicals in Mufti Series' - the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.
 Photo Coverage: Mary Poppins Specialty Sundae Unveiled
August 17, 2007
Broadway's hit musical, Mary Poppins, and New York?s beloved Serendipity 3 teaed up to premiere the Mary Poppins 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Sundae' on Thursday, August 16 at 10:30am at Serendipity 3
 Photo Coverage: 'Grease' in the Recording Studio
August 17, 2007
The new cast of Broadway's Grease revival went into the recording studios yesterday, August 16 to record the up-coming cast album, set to release on October 2. The album will be on the Masterworks Broadway label.
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