Sardi’s To Close Temporarily As Shubert Organization Acquires Theatre District Landmark
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 26, 2026
Sardi’s, the historic Theatre District restaurant known for its celebrity caricatures, will temporarily close for renovations after being acquired by the Shubert Organization. The landmark venue is expected to reopen later this year with upgrades to infrastructure and new management. The restaurant has served as a central hub for the Broadway community since 1927.
A History of Off-Broadway Venues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025
Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.
Who Gets a Caricature Portrait at Sardi’s?
by Dylan MacDowell - Nov 25, 2024
Every year, select stars are chosen to join the caricature-covered walls of Sardi's. What is the process for who is selected and how does the process go down? We're unpacking how it all works!
25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2024
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
Interview: Red Concepcion Looks on 'Mr. Cellophane's' Bright Side
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 7, 2024
Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised her a shot at being a local celebrity.
Photos: Boca Raton Historical Society Hosts GOLDEN JUBILEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022
Olivia Hollaus, Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS), joined with Mary Csar, Executive Director of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to welcome 300 friends and supporters to the nonprofit organization’s 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee. Check out photos here!
NBC Welcomes The New Year With The Rose Parade
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2020
NBC welcomes the new year in style with a star-studded two-hour special “The Rose Parade's New Year's Celebration presented by Honda,” featuring musical performances and special celebrity guests.
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
TV's Mary Hartline Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020
One of the first superstars of television, Mary Hartline, died in her hometown of Hillsboro, IL on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 92.
NBC to Air Live Telecast of 131ST ROSE PARADE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 6, 2019
NBC is proud to continue the tradition of welcoming the New Year with a live broadcast of the “131st Rose Parade,” presented by Honda, from Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday Jan. 1 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET).
Geffen Playhouse to Honor Harry Belafonte and Lily Tomlin
by Julie Musbach - Apr 22, 2019
Geffen Playhouse will honor legendary singer, songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte and groundbreaking performer, comedienne and activist Lily Tomlin during its 17th annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, it was announced today.
Felonious Munk, Kemar Jewel, Gabriela Sanchez To Headline First Person Arts 17th Annual Festival!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018
First Person Arts (FPA) announces their 17th Annual First Person Arts Festival line-up with headliners:. The festival will take place from November 4-November 17 in various parts of the city, and features 11 different performances that highlight personal journeys, accounts of social activism and extreme adventure! The 2018 First Person Arts Festival is focused on overcoming. Dive into real, personal experiences that include: the challenges of life after incarceration, coming out (again and again and again), gathering the pieces and rebuilding your life after divorce, and many more stories of strength, determination, and the power of the human will. The event line up is as follows: