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MEET ME WHERE I AM Receives Distribution Deal With Gravitas Ventures
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2024

Meet Me Where I Am explores the intricacies of grief, dissecting its stages and offering profound insights into the dynamics of support during loss. The documentary presents a diverse array of perspectives, notably featuring acclaimed actor Anthony Rapp who provides an intimate glimpse into the real Jonathan Larson and the Tony Award-winning Broadway production RENT. Watch the trailer here!

MEET ME WHERE I AM Starring Anthony Rapp To Have NYC Premiere at Dances With Films Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

'Meet Me Where I Am' a timely and intimate look about moving through grief and finding meaning through loss, will make its East Coast premiere at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival.

Grant Garry's MEET ME WHERE I AM Wins Audience Award For Best Documentary Feature At Dances With Films Festival 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

'Discover the powerful documentary 'MEET ME WHERE I AM' directed by Grant Garry that explores the raw emotions of grief and its impact on individuals and families. This award-winning film takes a timely and intimate look at the journey of healing and finding meaning. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking exploration featured at the Dances With Films Festival 2023.'

MEET ME WHERE I AM To Have US Premiere At Dances With Films Festival 2023 In Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

'Meet Me Where I Am,' a timely and intimate look about moving through grief, will make its US premiere at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, June 22nd - July 2nd at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.

Anthony Rapp Leads New Film MEET ME WHERE I AM Premiering At Dances With Films
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

The new film Meet Me Where I Am will premiere in July at The Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles as part of Dances with Films: LA. Directed by Grant Garry, the film features Anthony Rapp (RENT, Star Trek: Discovery) as he details the loss of his mother and composer Jonathan Larson.

VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for RED TABLE TALK: THE ESTEFANS
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 30, 2020

Red Table Talk: The Estefans features music icon and Grammy winner Gloria Estefan, her daughter and rising musician Emily Estefan and her niece and Daytime Emmy Award-winning Lili Estefan – three generations of women coming together for a new series of candid conversations.

The Shed Presents PASSING NOTES by Troy Anthony and Jerome Ellis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

For one evening only, on Sunday, May 17 at 6 pm ET, artists Troy Anthony and Jerome Ellis will open a space for the public to honor the healers in our communities, address the racialized and gendered injustices exposed by the coronavirus and more.

Roger Eno, Mary Lattimore And Julianna Barwick Hit The Stage At Melbourne Recital Centre
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2019

Mesmerising ambient music performed by Roger Eno, Mary Lattimore and Julianna Barwick feature in a radiant one-off performance at Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday 29 June 2019.

Samantha Barks, Arthur Darvill, Maxwell Caulfield and More Announced for London Musical Theatre Orchestra's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

After the resounding success of Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair (Cadogan Hall November 2016) and the sell out concert of Alan Menken & Lynn Ahrens' A Christmas Carol (Lyceum Theatre, December 2016), with numerous five star reviews for both performances, The London Musical Theatre Orchestra is delighted to announce the full casting for its first concert of the 2017 season, the hit Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas.

INDECENT Director Set for New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE Talk-Back Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated revival of the controversial classic 'God of Vengeance' will host two talk-backs of note that allow audiences to delve deeply into aspects of this groundbreaking play by Sholem Asch.

New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE, Basis of Broadway-Bound INDECENT, Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2016

New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated 'God of Vengeance,' begins previews for a five-week Off-Broadway run at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street, starting tonight, December 22. It opens on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 7:30pm.

INDECENT Director and More Set for New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE Talk-Backs
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2016

New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated revival of the controversial classic "God of Vengeance" will host two talk-backs of note that allow audiences to delve deeply into aspects of this groundbreaking play by Sholem Asch.

Casting Complete for New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016

Casting is now complete for New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated 'God of Vengeance,' which begins previews for a five-week Off-Broadway run at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street, starting December 22. It opens on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 7:30pm.

Tony-Nominated Eleanor Reissa Will Direct New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE Off-Broadway
by Liz Cearns - Sep 27, 2016

The Tony-nominated director Eleanor Reissa is set to helm New Yiddish Rep's contemporary staging of Sholem Asch's notorious drama 'God of Vengeance' at La MaMa this winter. The Yiddish language production's Off-Broadway opening is on Christmas Day, Sunday December 25 at 7:30pm with previews beginning Thursday December 22.  It will run for five weeks and 33 performances through Sunday January 22.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Bids Fond Farewell to Fyvush Finkel
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has just sent out the following letter in remembrance of Fyvush Finkel, who passed away over the weekend.

Phoenix Art Museum Presents THE WEST SELECT for Fourth Consecutive Year Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014

The West Select: A Western Art Invitational Sale and Exhibition is an annual celebration at Phoenix Art Museum that brings together collectors, fans, and leading artists of the American West. The sale is today, November 14, 2014 and is a major Men's Arts Council fundraiser for Phoenix Art Museum with proceeds assisting the museum with the acquisition of Western American art and general operations. The exhibition will be at the museum from November 14 to December 28, 2014.

Phoenix Art Museum to Display THE WEST SELECT for Fourth Consecutive Year, 11/14
by Matt Smith - Oct 19, 2014

PHOENIX (October 16, 2014) -The West Select: A Western Art Invitational Sale and Exhibition is an annual celebration at Phoenix Art Museum that brings together collectors, fans, and leading artists of the American West. The sale is on November 14, 2014 and is a major Men's Arts Council fundraiser for Phoenix Art Museum with proceeds assisting the museum with the acquisition of Western American art and general operations. The exhibition will be at the museum from November 14 to December 28, 2014.

BWW Interviews: Artistic Director and Goodman Family in 4th Wall's NEXT TO NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 15, 2012

BWW is thrilled to talk to Kate Swan, Artistic Director at 4th Wall Theatre and the person behind the reins of the company's 16th season opener NEXT TO NORMAL, as well as the actors portraying the family in this drama.

Hilary Duff, Whoopi Goldberg, Harry Hamlin, et al. to Appear at Borders Columbus Circle
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 25, 2010

Borders Columbus Circle, which is located in the Time Warner Center, recently announced the celebrities who are set to appear in October for book readings and signings.

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Wednesday April 29, 2009 - Kristin Chenoweth, Rock of Ages & More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2009