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Ear to the Earth Presents INSECT MUSIC, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013
In the spring of 2013, the cicadas in the Northeastern U.S. will emerge from their seventeen-year cycle, the longest gestation period of any animal. On the occasion of the cicadas' arrival and the release of David Rothenberg's CD and book, Bug Music: How Insects Gave us Rhythm and Noise (St Martin Press, 2013), Ear to the Earth is pleased to present Insect Music - an evening of conversation, film and music on the sonic world of the cicadas. Insect Music will take place at Judson Church, located at 55 Washington Square South (NYC), on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation: $15 at the door. For more information, visit eartotheearth.org or email eartotheearth@emf.org (more...)
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BWW Reviews: FORTUNE IN MY EYES: A Memoir of Broadway Glamor, Social Justice, and Political Passion
by Victoria Noe - Apr 04, 2013
Fortune in My Eyes is a fascinating chronicle of how one man, over six decades, moved easily between the glamorous world of theatre and the gritty world of the disenfranchised (gays, prisoners, ex-cons, AIDS patients). And if it seems at times as if he's lived a Forrest Gump-like life, well, that's not a criticism. (more...)
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HIT THE WALL Begins Talkbacks on March 20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013
Join the cast of Off-Broadway's Hit the Wall, a new play written by Ike Holter and directed by Eric Hoff, with original music & music supervision by Dan Lipton, for the launch of a new talkback series immediately following the performance of the play on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Tickets are now available for the performance that begins at 7:30pm followed by the talkback at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street). (more...)
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Charles S. Dutton Performs at The Fortune Society's 2012 Fall Benefit Tonight, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2012
Award-winning actor Charles S. Dutton will perform a scene from his one-man show "From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage" at The Fortune Society's 2012 Annual Fall Benefit tonight, October 29th, 2012 at the Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. Dutton served time in prison and successfully rebuilt his life becoming an educated, professional actor, producer and director. His one man show, describes how he overcame the challenges in his past and turned around his life. (more...)
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David Rothenberg's FORTUNE IN MY EYES Released Today, Oct 9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 09, 2012
Every age has had its stars who combine show business glitz and political passion, with Bono, Sean Penn, and Angelina Jolie among those carrying that mantle currently. But few, if any, have inhabited those two worlds as dramatically and comprehensively as David Rothenberg. Although never himself a 'star,' Rothenberg's multilayered life brought him contact with Broadway's brightest lights, as well as prison riots, political campaigns, civil rights sit-ins, and a Central American civil war. It all is recounted in his searing memoir, Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour, Social Justice, and Political Passion. (more...)
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OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES' Marilyn Sokol to Appear on WBAI Radio, Oct 6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 05, 2012
Marilyn Sokol, currently featured in OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES, will be a guest on WBAI Radio (99.5 FM) tomorrow, Saturday October 6 in the 9 AM hour. The Emmy Award winner will chat with host David Rothenberg about the off Broadway hit, and about her career, which includes such highlights as flashing the audience on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (by mistake), being both a voice and puppeteer on Sesame Street, and having her Dial-A-Jokes on record at The Smithsonian Institute. (more...)
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Charles S. Dutton to Perform at The Fortune Society's 2012 Fall Benefit, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 04, 2012
Award-winning actor Charles S. Dutton will perform a scene from his one-man show "From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage" at The Fortune Society's 2012 Annual Fall Benefit on October 29th, 2012 at the Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. Dutton served time in prison and successfully rebuilt his life becoming an educated, professional actor, producer and director. His one man show, describes how he overcame the challenges in his past and turned around his life. (more...)
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David Rothenberg's FORTUNE IN MY EYES Set for Release, Oct 9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 04, 2012
Every age has had its stars who combine show business glitz and political passion, with Bono, Sean Penn, and Angelina Jolie among those carrying that mantle currently. But few, if any, have inhabited those two worlds as dramatically and comprehensively as David Rothenberg. Although never himself a 'star,' Rothenberg's multilayered life brought him contact with Broadway's brightest lights, as well as prison riots, political campaigns, civil rights sit-ins, and a Central American civil war. It all is recounted in his searing memoir, Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour, Social Justice, and Political Passion. (more...)
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Linda Lavin and Nilaja Sun Set for The Fortune Society Celebration, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2012
On June 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., Award-winning actresses Linda Lavin and Nilaja Sun will join The Fortune Society as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of "The Castle"- a West Harlem supportive housing program that, over the last decade, has provided critical services and support to more than 1,000 formerly homeless men and women who served time in prison. Also attending the event will be former Governor of New Jersey James McGreevey. (more...)
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'Us Dialogues' to Follow Performances of UNFRAMED at John Jay, 9/23 -5
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 23, 2011
Immediately following this week's performances of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer will be JUST-US Dialogues with a panel of contributors who are experienced in the themes of Art and Justice and represent different aspects of the performance. (more...)
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'Us Dialogues' to Follow Performances of UNFRAMED at John Jay, 9/23 -5
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2011
Immediately following this week's performances of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer will be JUST-US Dialogues with a panel of contributors who are experienced in the themes of Art and Justice and represent different aspects of the performance. (more...)
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unFRAMED: A Man in Progress Hosts Just Us Dialogue
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 21, 2011
Immediately following this week's performances of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell and presented by The Gerald W. Lynch Theater as part of the Art of Justice Series, in collaboration with Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer will be JUST-US Dialogues with a panel of contributors who are experienced in the themes of Art and Justice and represent different aspects of the performance. (more...)
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Barney Frank Guests At Next Talkout Monday At THE TEMPERAMENTALS 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2010
'TalkOut Mondays' (after the performance) continues and is honored that the guest for May 3rd will be Barney Frank (US Congressman; just named # 2 in the Out magazine Power 50 - their annual guide to America's most influential gays), at the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). (more...)
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Christine Ebersole to Co-Chair Fortune Society's Annual Awards Benefit, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2009
BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, will be honored at the Fortune Society's annual awards and benefit gala on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Laura Pels Theater. Tony Award Winning actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher and CEO of El Diario Rossana Rosado will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for this special evening that will bring together members of New York City's philanthropic, business and civic communities. (more...)
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Christine Ebersole to Co-Chair Fortune Society's Annual Awards Benefit, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009
BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, will be honored at the Fortune Society's annual awards and benefit gala on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Laura Pels Theater. Tony Award Winning actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher and CEO of El Diario Rossana Rosado will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for this special evening that will bring together members of New York City's philanthropic, business and civic communities. (more...)
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THE CASTLE Celebrates One Year Anniversary At New World Stages 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2009
The hit Off-Broadway smash, The Castle, will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Off Broadway's New World Stages on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg and written in collaboration with - and performed by - Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres, all of whom tell their own real-life stories, The Castle has become a critical hit and an instrument of education and change within the New York State Department of Correctional Services system (more...)
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THE CASTLE Celebrates One Year Anniversary At New World Stages 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2009
The hit Off-Broadway smash, The Castle, will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Off Broadway's New World Stages on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg and written in collaboration with - and performed by - Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres, all of whom tell their own real-life stories, The Castle has become a critical hit and an instrument of education and change within the New York State Department of Correctional Services system (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Drama Desk Panel Discussion
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 03, 2009
The Drama Desk, the organization of professional writers, critics and columnists who cover all sectors of New York theater, held its first Panel Discussion/Dinner of the 2008/2009 theater season on Monday, February 2, at Tony's Di Napoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, in Times Square. (more...)
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Primary Stages Presents 'Something You Did' Forums
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2008
In conjunction with the New York premiere of the new drama, Something You Did, Primary Stages has organized a special series of post-performance forums on the topic of 'The Prison Nation.' Titled 'The SOMETHING Forums,' these intimate conversations will take place on four Tuesdays during the play's run, and has been curated (and will be moderated) by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society (and WBAI radio host). (more...)
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