BWW Exclusive: Watch an Interview from David Rockwell's New Book, Featuring Anna Deveare Smith
Drama, a new book by Tony winner David Rockwell with Bruce Mau, and edited by Sam Lubell, is now available from Phaidon. Inspired by an early life rooted in the theater, Rockwell has long drawn on aspects of performance to frame and enhance his built work, which ranges from hotels and restaurants, theaters and museums, to set and exhibition design, to workplaces, playgrounds and academic buildings. He aims to create a story within any space he designs, evoking a sense of performance, showmanship and above all - Drama.
DAM Acquires Site-Specific Installations By Shantell Martin
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) today announced the acquisition of two complementary, site-specific installations by internationally renowned artist Shantell Martin, currently on view at the DAM in the exhibition Shantell Martin: Words and Lines.
COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATIONS to Feature The Libeskinds And Aldas
On Monday, March 2nd the Jewish social justice nonprofit the Workers Circle will host a Cocktails and Conversations event with internationally renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind, his wife and Studio Libeskind co-founder, Nina Libeskind, as well as the award-winning actor, Alan Alda and his wife, the musician, photographer and writer, Arlene Alda.
NBC to Ring in the Holidays with CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
The most wonderful time of the year kicks off with the annual lighting of New York City's famous tree on NBC's “Christmas in Rockefeller Center®” on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. The evening will include festive performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, Diana Krall, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler, with a special appearance by Howie Mandel. Additional acts to be announced. NBC's “Today” anchors Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will co-host the highly anticipated holiday special.
AFIPO Will Honor Daniel Libeskind At New York Benefit Gala
The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) today announced that Daniel Libeskind, the internationally renowned figure in architecture and urban design, will be honored at its annual New York Benefit Gala today, Oct. 23, 2018 at The Grand Ballroom at The Pierre Hotel (2 East 61st Street).
AFIPO Will Honor Daniel Libeskind At New York Benefit Gala
The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) today announced that Daniel Libeskind, the internationally renowned figure in architecture and urban design, will be honored at its annual New York Benefit Gala on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at The Grand Ballroom at The Pierre Hotel (2 East 61st Street).
Bill Rauch Appointed as Artistic Director for World Trade Center's New Performance Space
The Board of Directors for The Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center (The Perelman Center) today announced the appointment of Bill Rauch - an acknowledged leader in American theater, as the head of its artistic team, planning for The Perelman's opening season. Working with the organization's Board of directors, president and The Perelman team, Rauch joins The Perelman's leadership following his twelve-year tenure as Artistic Director of The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). The Perelman Center will be New York City's newest state-of-the-art performing arts venue, and is the final component of the original World Trade Center 'Master Plan.'
Hubbard Street Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with Decades of Audience Favorites
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, announces today, programming for Season 39 Summer Series, June 8-11, 2017 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. The program features a look at Hubbard Street through the decades, featuring The 40s and Georgia by Lou Conte, Twyla Tharp's The Golden Section, an excerpt from Resident Choreographer, Alejandro Cerrudo's One Thousand Pieces as well as pieces by Jim Vincent, Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, and Lucas Crandall.
Photo Coverage: Stecher and Horowitz Foundation Gala Honors MSM President & Others
As with all Stecher and Horowitz events it's all about the music and helping gifted young pianists navigate the demanding career they have chosen. This years annual gala at the legendary architectural landmark University Club in New York City was attended by some of New York's most respected a accomplished citizens who share the Foundation's mission and who have a love of classical music.
Photo Flash: Tovah Feldshuh, Sheldon Harnick, Jessica Hecht, David Hyde Pierce and More Take Part in Reading of Elie Wiesel's NIGHT
Prominent figures from the arts, politics, human rights, social justice, the media, and academia gathered for a continuous reading of Nobel Peace laureate Elie Wiesel's seismic Holocaust memoir, 'Night,' at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, on Sunday, January 29, 2017. The all-day 'Night' event took place in front of an overflow audience at the Museum. BroadwayWorld has photos from the reading below, plus footage from the event!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Elie Wiesel's NIGHT Reading, Featuring Broadway's Jessica Hecht, Tovah Feldshuh, Sheldon Harnick and More
Prominent figures from the arts, politics, human rights, social justice, the media, and academia gathered for a continuous reading of Nobel Peace laureate Elie Wiesel's seismic Holocaust memoir, 'Night,' at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, on Sunday, January 29, 2017. The all-day 'Night' event took place in front of an overflow audience at the Museum. You can watch footage of the entire event, produced by Folksbiene executive producer Christopher Massimine (edited to 4:30 hours), below!