Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on BroadwayApril 11, 2018Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty.
VIDEO: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Geffen PlayhouseApril 10, 2018After a successful Off-Broadway and Broadway run, Joshua Harmon brings his affecting and hilarious play about finding and lacking love to The Geffen Playhouse. Significant Other follows Jordan, a single, young professional with a close group of female friends who slowly drift away as they each get married while he searches for his own 'Mr. Right.'
VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATEApril 10, 2018See brand new footage from 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate, a significant work in the canon of great musical theater, features a dynamic cast including the previously announced Cayman Ilika as Lilli Vanessi/Kate,Ben Davis as Fred Graham/Petruchio, Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio and Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane/Bianca. Joining them is an acclaimed local lineup of 5th Avenue Theatrefavorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul andRichard Ziman as First Man.
VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018April 9, 2018Believe NYC and Educational Travel Adventures have announced details for this year's Arts for Autism concert. The concert will take place Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Gershwin Theatre, home to Broadway's production of Wicked. Dozens of Broadway actors will join young performing arts students to celebrate the power of the arts as they raise awareness and acceptance for the needs of people with autism and their families. Tickets can be purchased at www.artsforautism.net. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.
VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAYApril 9, 2018Oprah Winfrey hosts 'Oprah's Super Soul Conversations,' a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social GAME CHANGERS as they discuss the current climate in our culture. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently sat down with the media icon as part of the series at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. See their full chat below!
Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!April 9, 2018On this day in 1962, the groundbreaking screen adaptation of Jerome Robbin's West Side Story swept the Academy Awards, taking home a whopping ten wins, including Best Picture. Check out archived footage below to see Rita Moreno, George Charkiris, and the whole West Side Story team take home awards for this silver screen classic!