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Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC (May 7, 2013)

Christine Ebersole Brings STRINGS ATTACHED to 92Y, 5/16 (Apr 29, 2013)

New York City AIDS Memorial Reveals Final Design Renderings (Mar 28, 2013)

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Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC
by Movies News Desk - May 07, 2013

Earlier today New York City officials Kate Levin, Scott Stringer, Margaret Chin and Gale Brewer were joined by acclaimed filmmakers Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine); Matthew O'Neill (China's Unnatural Disaster, Redemption), and Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) at a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of Downtown Community Television Center's new documentary-only theater. The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for Downtown Community Television (DCTV), a cultural fixture in Lower Manhattan since 1972 founded by the award-winning filmmaking team Jon Alpert & Keiko Tsuno. (more...)

Christine Ebersole Brings STRINGS ATTACHED to 92Y, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

Two-time Tony Award-winning singer/actress Christine Ebersole joins jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein and his trio for Strings Attached, a special late-afternoon performance at 92nd Street Y on Thursday, May 16 at 4 pm. Ebersole and the trio showcase classics standards from the '20s and '30s by Fats Waller ("Jitterbug Waltz"), Cole Porter "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"), Johnny Mercer ("This Time the Dream's on Me") and George Gershwin ("Shall We Dance"). Strings Attached debuted in November 2011 at a sold-out engagement at Birdland Jazz Club; this performance is 92Y's annual Kathryn W. Stein Memorial Concert. (more...)

New York City AIDS Memorial Reveals Final Design Renderings
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2013

The New York City AIDS Memorial's Board of Directors (http://nycaidsmemorial.org) revealed new renderings of the final design for the memorial and formally launched their capital campaign at a press conference Wednesday evening in Manhattan. (more...)

Municipal Art Society Recognized by Manhattan Borough President
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer took a stand today and recognized what the New Penn Station Alliance led by the Municipal Art Society (MAS) and Regional Plan Association (RPA) have already stated New York City needs a new Penn Station.In order for that to happen the Borough President recommended as did the New Penn Station Alliance that the MSG special permit to operate an arena on top of Penn Station be limited to a 10-year term.This 10-year period gives New York the time to develop a real and workable plan to move the Garden and build a world-class train station.Madison Square Garden has already had four incarnations in New York City and it's time for a fifth. (more...)

NYC Chinatown Restaurant Week Returns 3/16-31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Chinatown restaurants mobilized and created the Second Annual Chinatown Restaurant Week from March 16 to 31, 2013, which offers $20.13 lunch and dinner specials that include the flavorful highlights of Shanghai, Sichuan, Hanoi, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Peking cuisines some with European, French, Italian, Mexican, and American influences. (more...)

Scott Stringer to Deliver Keynote Address at LIT's Meet the Candidates Event, 3/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 01, 2013

On Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm The League of Independent Theater will hold a Meet The Candidates event at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in order to endorse pro-arts candidates in the 2013 City Election Cycle. (more...)

Photo Flash: Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2013

Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning took place on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at TNC, 155 First Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets (East Village). Participants included F. Murray Abraham, David Amram, Charles Busch, Vinie Burrows, City Council Member Rosie Mendez, Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kathleen Hughes, Jean-Claude van Itallie, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and surprise guests. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)

Manhattan BP Scott Stringer Joins Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning Celebration Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2013

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has joined the growing list of celebrities and well-wishers attending Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning tonight, January 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TNC, 155 First Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets (East Village). Other participants will include F. Murray Abraham, David Amram, Charles Busch, Vinie Burrows, City Council Member Rosie Mendez, Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kathleen Hughes, Jean-Claude Van Itallie, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and surprise guests. (more...)

Manhattan BP Scott Stringer Joins Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning Celebration, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has joined the growing list of celebrities and well-wishers attending Theater for the New City's Mortgage Burning on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at TNC, 155 First Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets (East Village). Other participants will include F. Murray Abraham, David Amram, Charles Busch, Vinie Burrows, City Council Member Rosie Mendez, Assistant Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Kathleen Hughes, Jean-Claude Van Itallie, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and surprise guests. (more...)

Theater for the New City Will Ceremonially Burn its Mortgage, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013

On Saturday, January 26 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Theater for the New City will ceremonially burn its mortgage to celebrate becoming debt-free. The gathering, to be attended by elected officials, local activists, artists and celebrities, will include performances and the opening of an art exhibit. (more...)

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 1 - 5
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 05, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: The cast of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD meets the press, Betty Buckley plays Feinsteins, opening night for Broadway's GRACE and so much more! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Felicity Huffman, F. Murray Abraham, and More at Atlantic Theatre Company's Reopening!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 02, 2012

Just yesterday, Atlantic Theater Company held the grand reopening of its main stage Linda Gross Theater following a historic $8.3 million renovation of the landmark theater housed in a nineteenth century church in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. A dedication ceremony hosted by Atlantic founding members Emmy and Golden Globe Award® winner Felicity Huffman and Academy Award® nominee William H. Macy officially christened the newly renovated theater, featuring a gala cocktail hour attended by Atlantic company members, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and government officials and a special musical tribute. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and we bring you complete coverage below! (more...)

Atlantic Theater Company Grand Reopening Ceremony, Hosted by Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, Set for Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 01, 2012

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced grand reopening of its main stage Linda Gross Theater following a historic $8.3 million renovation of the landmark theater housed in a nineteenth century church in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. (more...)

Wycliffe Gordon Plays SUMMERFEST 2012 Tonight, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2012

The Central Park Conservancy welcomes New York Metropolitan area jazz buffs, swing dancers and nature lovers to "Great Jazz on the Great Hill," a free concert and celebration of jazz in one of New York City's most iconic locations. (more...)

Wycliffe Gordon Plays SUMMERFEST 2012, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2012

Photo Coverage: INTO THE WOODS Red Carpet Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Aug 10, 2012

Check out photos of the show's opening night guests on the red carpet! (more...)

Making Books Sing Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Play STICKS & STONES
by BWW News Desk - Aug 01, 2012

Making Books Sing, the critically acclaimed family theater and arts education organization, is launching a $25,000 campaign on Kickstarter.com to bring STICKS AND STONES, an interactive drama for middle school students that focuses on bias-based bullying, to as many NYC schools as possible. (more...)

Bang on a Can Marathon Opens River To River Festival Today, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012

Today, June 17, from noon until midnight, Bang on a Can continues celebrating its 25th year with the annual Bang on a Can Marathon, free for the public at World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street, NYC), presented by River To River® Festival, Arts Brookfield, and Bang on a Can. (more...)

Julie White & Tony Goldwyn Host BORN FOR BROADWAY Benefit Tonight, 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation previously announced that theater and film stars Julie White ("Transformers," "Little Dog Laughed") and Tony Goldwyn ("Ghost," ABC's new hit series "Scandal") would host the third annual Born for Broadway benefit, which takes place at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, tonight, May 21, 2012 at 8 PM. (more...)

Bang on a Can Marathon Opens River To River Festival, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2012

On Sunday, June 17, from noon until midnight, Bang on a Can continues celebrating its 25th year with the annual Bang on a Can Marathon, free for the public at World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street, NYC), presented by River To River® Festival, Arts Brookfield, and Bang on a Can. (more...)

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