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All Shook Up: Pal Elvis?
by Michael Dale - April 06, 2005

The new Elvis show might be the best jukebox musical ever produced on Broadway. But is that enough?...


The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim: I Say Don't
by Michael Dale - August 17, 2005

A slight political drama featuring a song-and-dance mayor...


WAY TO HEAVEN Comes To Teatro Circulo 7/30 Thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2009

WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....


Strike Coverage:Union 'Respectfully Declines' Mayor's Offers
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2007

The New York Times reports, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's offers of assistance, Local One has declined and provided no comment. 'Bloomberg continued to reach out privately to the producers and stagehands, urging them to negotiate and offering the use of Gracie Mansion and a mediator,' states th...


Stritch and Prince to Attend Sardi's Memorial, March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2007

A memorial service for Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restraunteur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City, it was announced by Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization....


Listen Now: 'Drowsy' Combats Pigeon-Feeding Law with Song
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007

On behalf of PETA, Tony Award-winning composers Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison of The Drowsy Chaperone and Georgia Engel, who plays Mrs. Tottendale in the Broadway hit, have sent a singing telegram to Ken Livingstone, London's mayor...


Photo Flash: Mayor Poppins
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007

After many secret meetings and hush-hush rehearsals, the super new Broadway musical, Mary Poppins and Mayor Bloomberg teamed up to create and star in Mayor Poppins, a spoof of the Broadway show with special lyrics and dialogue to poke fun at the Mayor, himself....


Shakespeare's Birthday Party at the Globe - free for all!
by West End News Desk - March 21, 2005

Following on from the success of last year's event, Shakespeare's Globe will once again throw open its doors to the public on Saturday 23 April in celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. ...


U.K. Tour Of ROCKY HORROR Breaks Record For Largest-Ever Time Warp Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009

1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show. ...


NYC To Provide Loans, Benefits To Struggling Nonprofits
by Charlie Piane - April 07, 2009

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new initiatives to help the city's 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofit organizations survive the economic crisis....


Photo Coverage: Ambrogino D'Oro 2010
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2010

(L-R) Fabio Guidoni, Letizia Moratti, Manfredi Palmeri, Stefania Berti attend the Ambrogino D'Oro 2010 held at Teatro Dal Verme on December 7, 2010 in Milan, Italy. The Ambrogino D'Oro is an annual ceremony at which the Mayor of Milan recognises the best of Milan in the fields of culture, fashi...


WAY TO HEAVEN Comes To Teatro Circulo 7/30 Thru 8/23
by Ali Leskowitz - July 16, 2009

WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....


Neuwirth Joins Stritch and Prince for Sardi Memorial
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2007

Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth, currently starring as Roxie Hart in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, has joined the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, a...


The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010

The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....


Shakespeare's Globe Celebrates St George's Day - And Shakespeare's Birthday
by Carrie Dunn - March 29, 2010

Shakespeare's Globe will be honouring two of England's biggest historical and cultural icons with a host of weekend events to celebrate St George's Day and Shakespeare's 446th birthday. The weekend will include the popular Sonnet Walks on Saturday 17 April as well as a free Open Day, supported by th...


Photo Flash: Mayor Bloomberg Rings in New Year at 'The Fantasticks'
by BWW - January 01, 2008

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'...


Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim Plays Fringe Aug. 13-28
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2005

John Doble's comedy The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim will be presented at the New York International Fringe Festival from August 13th to August 28th...


THE LADY'S NOT FOR HANGING Opens at Ubique Cabartet Theatre, 9/17
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2010

Fred Anzevino, Director of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's first production of the season, The Lady's Not for Burning, sees this play as a musical or operetta without the song and dance numbers because of its poetic qualities. Produced in association with Michael James, the director's role is funded ...


The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010

The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....


James Haskin Appointed To New Cultural Advisory Council
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008

James Haskins, Managing Director of The Wilma Theater, has been appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter's newly formed Cultural Advisory Council. A leader in the Philadelphia theater community, Haskins was selected from over two hundred applications and recommendations from leaders in the ...


Mayor Issued Summons For Cell Phone Violation
by Michael Dale - April 01, 2010

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg became the first person ever issued a summons for violating the city's ban on cell phone use during public performances, a law he has openly opposed since its introduction in 2002....


Theatres Trust Announces ECOVENUE Green Theatre Project for London
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009

On 14 September 2009 at Plasa 09 The Theatres Trust will announce a new three year programme to provide specialist theatre environmental advice and undertake free DEC assessments with 48 small scale theatres in London. ...


Oxygen Holds BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Marathon, 1/22
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2011

In the mood for some butt kicking? Oxygen has the perfect solution with back-to-back episodes of hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' premiering on January 22 from 10AM to 8PM ET/PT. Watch Buffy Summers battle the forces of darkness and survive the horrors of high school as she tries to protect the...


Murphy, Danza, Simon, Etc. Join Sardi Memorial Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2007

Tony Danza, Donna Murphy, Neil Simon, Gerald Schoenfeld, the NYPD Mounted Police and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard have been added to the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, Mar...


Detroit Youngsters Enjoy Free Performance of SESAME STREET LIVE At Fox Theater With Mayor Bing
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 28, 2010

Through the generosity of the members of the Mayor Dave Bing Inaugural Committee, approximately 4500 pre-selected Detroit youngsters and their families will enjoy the antics and fun of 'Elmo's Green Thumb' at a special performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 28....







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