Ed Koch News
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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James Barbour, Jenny Powers to Lead Irish Rep's DONNYBROOK!, Beginning 2/7
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 16, 2013
Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with DONNYBROOK! -a musical based on the movie 'The Quiet Man,' with music and lyrics by Johnny Burke and book by Robert E. McEnroe-with previews set to begin February 7, prior to its official Off-Broadway opening today, February 17 on the company's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Charlotte Moore (2012 Callaway Award finalist for DANCING AT LUGHNASA) directs. (more...)
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Neil Barsky's Film KOCH Opens in Long Island Today
by Movies News Desk - Feb 15, 2013
Former Mayor Ed Kochwas the quintessential New Yorker. Always ferocious, charismatic, and hilariously blunt, the recently deceased (he died on February 1, 2013 the day the film opened in NYC) Koch ruled New York from 1978 to 1989-a down-and-dirty decade of grit, graffiti, near-bankruptcy and rampant crime. Directed by Neil Barsky, the film KOCH is produced by Jenny Carchman and Zeitgeist Films. It will open wider in New York and Long Island, continuing today, Feb. 15, 2013. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Irish Rep's DONNYBROOK!
by Stage Tube - Feb 13, 2013
John Ford's Oscar winning, The Quiet Man, is one of the best loved and most popular films of all time. Its musical adaptation, Donnybrook!, begins with the haunting love theme, Richard Farrelly's 'The Isle of Innisfree' and marches jauntily through the misty hills of the west of Ireland with a cast of characters headed by the indomitable Mary Kate Danaher (Jenny Powers), and her counterpart, American prizefighter Sean Enright (James Barbour) who, against his strong wishes, has not yet fought his last battle. (more...)
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Neil Barsky's Film KOCH Opens in NYC and Long Island, 2/8 & 15
by Movies News Desk - Feb 08, 2013
Former Mayor Ed Koch was the quintessential New Yorker. Always ferocious, charismatic, and hilariously blunt, the recently deceased (he died on February 1, 2013 the day the film opened in NYC) Koch ruled New York from 1978 to 1989-a down-and-dirty decade of grit, graffiti, near-bankruptcy and rampant crime. Directed by Neil Barsky, the film KOCH is produced by Jenny Carchman and Zeitgeist Films. It will open wider in New York and Long Island, beginning tonight, Feb. 8, 2013. (more...)
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Neil Barsky's Film KOCH to Open in NYC and Long Island, 2/8 & 15
by Movies News Desk - Feb 04, 2013
Former Mayor Ed Koch was the quintessential New Yorker. Always ferocious, charismatic, and hilariously blunt, the recently deceased (he died on February 1, 2013 the day the film opened in NYC) Koch ruled New York from 1978 to 1989-a down-and-dirty decade of grit, graffiti, near-bankruptcy and rampant crime. Directed by Neil Barsky, the film KOCH is produced by Jenny Carchman and Zeitgeist Films. It will open wider in New York and Long Island, beginning Feb. 8, 2013. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Remembering Mayor Ed Koch
by Walter McBride - Feb 02, 2013
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his trademark question, 'How'm I doing? and brash and colorful political career, died early Friday, February 1st. BroadwayWorld remembers Ed Koch's long and exceptional career with the photo collection below. (more...)
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Former Mayor Ed Koch Dies; Inspiration for Off-B'Way Musical
by BWW News Desk - Feb 01, 2013
Fox News reports that former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his trademark question, 'How'm I doing?, died early this morning, Friday, February 1st. His 1984 memoir, 'Mayor,' was a best seller that was turned into the off-Broadway musical by the same name. (more...)
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Former NYC Mayor & 'People's Court' Judge Ed Koch Dies at 88
by TV News Desk - Feb 01, 2013
Fox News reports that former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his trademark question, 'How'm I doing?, died early this morning, Friday, February 1st. Koch was recently readmitted to a New York City hospital after being treated for water in his lungs. A spokesman confirmed the news of Koch's death early this morning. (more...)
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Thirteen's METROFOCUS to Follow Hurricane Sandy Recovery Money & More, 1/9
by TV News Desk - Jan 09, 2013
As the country continues to struggle from the aftermaths of Hurricane Sandy and the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, many local Tri-State communities seek solutions to rebuild and cope with the effects of these recent catastrophic events. Hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, the latest edition of MetroFocus explores a myriad of recovery topics, including financial allocations of hurricane relief funds, community reconstruction, and security in schools. MetroFocus airs Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21, Thursday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m. on NJTV and at 9:00p.m. on THIRTEEN. After broadcast, the program will be available to national audiences on metrofocus.org with integrated online stories and additional reporting. (more...)
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Ed Koch to Participate in Q&A Following 1/13 Screening of KOCH
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013
Koch (US, 2012, 95 min.) will receive its New York City premiere at the New York Jewish Film Festival at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater on Thursday, January 10 at 6 pm and Sunday, January 13 at 3:30 pm. Ed Koch will participate in the Q&A session following the January 13 screening. Neil Barsky, director of the film, will appear at the Q&A session after the January 10 screening. The 22nd annual New York Jewish Film Festival, presented by The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center from January 9 to 24, 2013, includes 45 features and shorts from 9 countries. (more...)
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James Barbour, Jenny Powers to Lead Irish Rep's DONNYBROOK!, Beginning 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 08, 2013
Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with DONNYBROOK! -a musical based on the movie 'The Quiet Man,' with music and lyrics by Johnny Burke and book by Robert E. McEnroe-with previews set to begin February 7, prior to its official Off-Broadway opening on Sunday, February 17 on the company's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Charlotte Moore (2012 Callaway Award finalist for DANCING AT LUGHNASA) directs. (more...)
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KOCH to Have NYC Premiere at the at the New York Jewish Film Festival, 1/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 07, 2013
Koch (US, 2012, 95 min.) will receive its New York City premiere at the New York Jewish Film Festival at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater on Thursday, January 10 at 6 pm and Sunday, January 13 at 3:30 pm. Ed Koch and Neil Barsky, director of the film, will participate in a Q&A session following the January 13 screening. The 22nd annual New York Jewish Film Festival, presented by The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center from January 9 to 24, 2013, includes 45 features and shorts from 9 countries. (more...)
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METROFOCUS & Former Mayor Ed Koch Investigate After-Effects of Sandy; Airs 1/19 on WLIW21
by TV News Desk - Dec 19, 2012
The long road to recovery is far from over for a majority of Tri-State residents affected by the disastrous effects of Hurricane Sandy. Hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, this edition of MetroFocus explores topics ranging from the New York hospitals affected by power outages during the storm to a proposed solution from the ASPCA for residents who refuse to leave their pets during mandatory evacuations when MetroFocus airs Wednesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. on WLIW21, Thursday, December 20 at 8:00p.m. on NJTV and at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN. After broadcast, the program will be available to national audiences on metrofocus.org with integrated online stories and additional reporting. (more...)
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FSLC's 22nd Annual New York Jewish Film Festival to Run 1/9-1/24
by Movies News Desk - Dec 11, 2012
The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 22nd annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater, Jan. 9-24, 2013. The festival's 45 features and shorts from 9 countries - 23 screening in their world, U.S. or New York premieres - provide a diverse global perspective on the Jewish experience. Many film screenings will be followed by filmmakers and special guests in onstage discussions.
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