First Lady of the Joffrey Ballet Dame Patricia Kennedy to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013
An Ambassador for World Peace, Patricia Kennedy designed the Peace One Earth Medallion in 2008 as a tribute to our soldiers from past and present conflicts. The distinctive design of the medallion expresses gratitude to the defenders of our freedoms, while acknowledging the hope for a world at peace. The medallion has been presented to many dignitaries, public figures, and members of our military in honor of their efforts to improve the lives of our veterans, and their commitment towards world peace. The first recipient was Wayne Newton* for his dedication to our troops and veterans through his extraordinary work with the USO. Other notable recipients include Gary Sinise* Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Hugh O'Brian* , Stefanie Powers, Kate Linder, Ed Begley Jr., Mike Vogel, Luc Robitaille, Rick Monday and Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles. (names* are also recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor) (more...)
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Dance New Amsterdam Welcomes Back Neal Beasley and Bradley Teal Ellis to 2012-2013 DNA PRESENTS Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013
Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) welcomes back two of its veteran artists, Neal Beasley and Bradley TeAl Ellis, to the 2012-2013 DNA PRESENTS season for the second installment of the SPLICE series. This set of performances matches unique artists that share a common thread into a performance setting that offers insightful perspectives into the breadth of contemporary dance. Beasley's every adam belonging to me and Ellis's (american)guilt both deal with personal, gender-centric journeys of interrogation en route to a more nuanced definition of identity. Performances are February 6-9. All shows are at 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m. A corresponding gallery exhibit will also be on view during the run. (more...)
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Raven Theatre Presents A SOLDIER'S PLAY, Beginning 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2013
Soldiers' characters are put to the test in Raven Theatre's A Soldier's Play by Charles Fuller, directed by Michael Menendian. Opening night is scheduled for Monday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177. (more...)
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Brooke Shields, Frankie Valli and More Honored by NECO Tonight, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012
Today, May 12th, 2012, Brooke Shields, Frankie Valli, Carol Baldwin, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, and General Raymond Odierno join other Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients at a Pre-Gala Reception hosted by the National Ethnic Coalition (NECO) at 4 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park. NECO will present the 26th AnnuAl Ellis Island Medal of Honor Ceremony on Ellis Island at 6:30 p.m. The Ceremony will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the historic Great Hall. WPIX-11 Senior Correspondent Marvin Scott and renowned entertainer Tom Dreesen will be the Masters of Ceremony. (more...)
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Brooke Shields, Frankie Valli and More to be Honored by NECO, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012
On Saturday, May 12th, 2012, Brooke Shields, Frankie Valli, Carol Baldwin, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, and General Raymond Odierno will join other Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients at a Pre-Gala Reception hosted by the National Ethnic Coalition (NECO) at 4 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park. NECO will present the 26th AnnuAl Ellis Island Medal of Honor Ceremony on Ellis Island at 6:30 p.m. The Ceremony will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the historic Great Hall. WPIX-11 Senior Correspondent Marvin Scott and renowned entertainer Tom Dreesen will be the Masters of Ceremony. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Miss SMASH's 'Chemistry?' Watch It Here!
by Stage Tube - Mar 13, 2012
On last night's episode of the NBC musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Chemistry', Ivy (Megan Hilty) faced major problems as her voice began to fail her. Julia (Debra Messing) struggled to avoid Michael (guest star Will Chase) - but she couldn't. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) explored her inner hipster at a downtown dive bar with her new pAl Ellis (Jaime Cepero), while Karen (Katharine McPhee) was an even bigger fish out of water, as she booked a side gig at a bar mitzvah on Long Island. Miss the episode? catch up below! (more...)
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Dance New Amsterdam to Present Third Installment of LateNite, 2/4
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 03, 2012
Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), NYC's foremost progressive dance education and performance center, explores theatricality in its third installment of DNA PRESENTS LateNite. Giving voice to artists working within the mediums of dance, performance art and experimental theater, the evening will feature Bradley TeAl Ellis, Jaamil Kosoko, Victoria Libertore, Sarah A.O. Rosner and Saul Ulerio. The fantastic evening will take place February 4, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. in DNA's state-of-the-art 130-seat theater. (more...)
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Dance New Amsterdam to Present Third Installment of LateNite, 2/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2012
Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), NYC's foremost progressive dance education and performance center, explores theatricality in its third installment of DNA PRESENTS LateNite. Giving voice to artists working within the mediums of dance, performance art and experimental theater, the evening will feature Bradley TeAl Ellis, Jaamil Kosoko, Victoria Libertore, Sarah A.O. Rosner and Saul Ulerio. The fantastic evening will take place February 4, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. in DNA's state-of-the-art 130-seat theater. (more...)
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The Tank Presents Four Futures 6/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 03, 2010
Bradley TeAl Ellis predicts that there can only be Four Futures. In this part sci-fi, part real-sci evening; dancer becomes prophet, music becomes hymn, image becomes oracle, and the ordinary events that occur around us become beacons of what will be. (more...)
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The Tank Presents Four Futures 6/2, 6/3
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 02, 2010
Bradley TeAl Ellis predicts that there can only be Four Futures. In this part sci-fi, part real-sci evening; dancer becomes prophet, music becomes hymn, image becomes oracle, and the ordinary events that occur around us become beacons of what will be. (more...)
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The Tank Presents Four Futures 6/2, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010
Bradley TeAl Ellis predicts that there can only be Four Futures. In this part sci-fi, part real-sci evening; dancer becomes prophet, music becomes hymn, image becomes oracle, and the ordinary events that occur around us become beacons of what will be. (more...)
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