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Alex Timbers to be Honored at Ars Nova's Nova Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Ars Nova will honor Tony & Golden Globe winner Alex Timbers at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2023

Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!

KISS THE GROUND Premieres on Netflix Sept. 22
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 18, 2020

KISS THE GROUND, is a powerful documentary exploring soil regeneration and its place as a compelling and effective solution to our planet's climate crisis, will be available on Netflix September 22, 2020. 

KISS THE GROUND Premieres on Netflix Sept. 22
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 31, 2020

KISS THE GROUND, is a powerful documentary exploring soil regeneration and its place as a compelling and effective solution to our planet's climate crisis, will be available on Netflix September 22, 2020. 

Jennifer Lawrence, Zooey Deschanel & More Join UNITED TO SAVE THE VOTE Nonpartisan Virtual Gala
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 25, 2020

What does it take for Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Helms, Zooey Deschanel, SIA, Dave Matthews, Nick Kroll, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, Property Brothers’ Jonathan Scott, George Lopez, Jake Johnson, Kenny G, Ben Harper, and former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to get on one big Zoom call?

Photo Flash: Inside the Teens for Food Justice Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2018

On Tuesday, October 30, Teens for Food Justice(TFFJ) held its annual gala, "Feast 2018 with Chef David Laris," an immersive dinner theatre experience honoring international superstars Emilio and GloriaEstefan, model and actress Karolina Kurkovaand her husband Archie Drury at Tribeca Rooftop. The event, attended by over 250 guests, supports TFFJ's mission to galvanize a youth-led movement to eradicate food insecurity in one generation.

Jennifer Lawrence, Tig Notaro, Nikki Glaser to Host Variety Show UNRIGGED LIVE in New Orleans, Event to Be Live Streamed
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2018

The Tony Award nominated producer Triptyk Studios (An American in Paris; Oh, Hello; You're Welcome America) will present Unrigged Live!, a variety show event celebrating the courage of progressive political activism and the fight to 'unrig the system' hosted by Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Emmy Award nominee Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi,' 'Transparent,' 'In a World,' Off Broadway's #nastywomen), Nikki Glaser (Trainwreck), National Medal of Arts recipients, The Preservation Hall All-Stars, former Ohio Senator and President of Our Revolution, Nina Turner and many more on Saturday, February 3.

Photo Flash: Gloria Estefan, Richard Kind, Mario Batali and More at Teens for Food Justice's FEAST
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017

The 2nd Annual FEAST Gala benefiting Teens for Food Justice, hosted by Mario Batali and honoring Tara Smith, was held last night, November 27th, at La Sirena by Mario Batali at The Maritime Hotel, 88 Ninth Avenue, NYC. Among the guests were Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Karolina Kurkova, Kristine Nielsen, Richard Kind, Gideon Glick and many more. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Producer Tara Smith Joins DCPA Board of Trustees
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015

At its recent June Board meeting, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' (DCPA) appointed Broadway producer Tara Smith as an incoming Trustee.

Photo Flash: Isabel Keating, Jeremy Shamos and More Bring Awareness to Food Inequality in NYC
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2015

On Monday, April 27th, Chef Marco Moreira transformed his top Zagat-rated restaurant, Tocqueville, on Union Square into an extraordinary showcase for star-studded, dinner theater that will raise awareness of food inequality and its implications for health in New York City. Scroll down for photos!

James Gandolfini to Produce 'Big Dead Place' Movie for HBO
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 2, 2011

James Gandolfini performed in a 1992 Broadway production of On the Waterfront. He returned to the stage in 2009, appearing in Broadway's God of Carnage with Marcia Gay Harden, Hope Davis and Jeff Daniels.

XANADU Plays Final Performance at the Benedum Center, 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010

XANADU, Broadway's Surprise hit Musical hits the Road! WINNER Best New Musical 2008- Outer Critic Circle Award, the show plays from February 23-28, 2010, at the Benedum Center.

XANADU Lands at The Benedum Center, 2/23-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010

XANADU, Broadway's Surprise hit Musical hits the Road! WINNER Best New Musical 2008- Outer Critic Circle Award, the show plays from February 23-28, 2010, at the Benedum Center.

XANADU Lands at The Benedum Center, 2/23-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010

XANADU, Broadway's Surprise hit Musical hits the Road! WINNER Best New Musical 2008- Outer Critic Circle Award, the show plays from February 23-28, 2010, at the Benedum Center.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2009

On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2009

On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009

On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Photo Coverage: Cheyenne Jackson Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 15, 2008

On Thursday August 14, 2008, Xanadu Star Cheyenne Jackson had his very own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street.

'Xanadu' Moves To UK In Spring 2009!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2008

XANADU, Broadway's surprise hit musical, now in its 2nd smash year at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th St) is excited to announce that a London West End production is in the works spearheaded byDavid Ian and John Gore. The Broadway producers, Robert Ahrens, Tara Smith, Brian Swibel, Cari Smulyan ,Dale Smith and Dan Vickery will join Ian and Gore. The production is slated for Spring, 2009 at a theatre to be announced.

Photo Coverage: 'Xanadu' Celebrates With Cubby Bernstein
by Peter James Zielinski - May 29, 2008

With award season in full swing, famed and notoriously private Tony Campaign Manager Cubby Bernstein made a rare public appearance to deliver a much anticipated speech outside the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240West 44th Street on Wednesday, May 28th.