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Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, & More Join NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

In a tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC will celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of one of the world’s most famous trees in the heart of New York City. Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests.

Kelly Clarkson to Host & Perform at NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Tree-Lighting Special
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2023

Kelly Clarkson will not only host NBC’s iconic Christmas special, but also deliver festive performances – all from the historic NYC spot that is now also home to her eponymous talk show “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will once again join the tree lighting for a special appearance. 

NBC Celebrates 90 Years of Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony With CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Special
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2022

Viewers will be treated to festive performances by Jimmie Allen, Andrea Bocelli along with Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, The Muppets of Sesame Street, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, The Shindellas, Gwen Stefani, Louis York and more.

Harry Connick Jr, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform at CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2021

Viewers will be treated to festive performances by Annie LIVE's Harry Connick Jr., Alessia Cara, Mickey Guyton, Norah Jones, Brad Paisley, Rob Thomas, Carrie Underwood and more. The evening will include a duet featuring Paisley and Thomas and a special performance by the Radio City Rockettes.

David Ushery Named 11 p.m. News Anchor for WNBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 31, 2020

One of the most recognized and respected broadcast journalists in the Tri-State region, veteran NBC 4 New York/WNBC news anchor David Ushery has been elevated into a new station role, co-anchoring the 4 PM and 11 PM editions of “News 4 New York”.

63rd Annual NY Emmy Awards Livestream Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 21, 2020

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences New York Chapter will be livestreaming the presentation of the 63rd annual New York Emmy Awards as an online multi-location broadcast on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 7 PM EDT.

Susan Haskins-Doloff and Roma Torre to be Honored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences New York Chapter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019

The Board of Governors of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences New York Chapter announced this week the induction of eleven individuals into its Gold and Silver Circles, including two women theater journalists: Susan Haskins-Doloff, executive producer, co-creator, and co-host of the long-running television series 'Theater Talk' and Roma Torre, theater critic and news anchor of Spectrum News NY1. Both have been awarded entry into the organization's Silver Circle in recognition of 25 years of distinguished contribution to New York television.

Beck, Holt To Kick Off More Than Four Weeks of NBC 4 New York's Lvie Coverage From Superbowl and Olympics
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018

NBC 4 New York / WNBC will kick off more than four weeks of exclusive, live coverage from Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the XXIII Olympic Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea, starting Monday January 29.

Soledad O'Brien to be Honored at The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Sports Ball 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017

SportsBall 2017, the 23rd Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), will take place on Wednesday, October 18th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.

Photo Flash: Michael Feinstein Honored at Harlem School of the Arts' 2016 Masquerade Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016

On Monday, October 31, 2016, Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) hosted its annual gala benefit to support the school's year-round visual and performing arts programming and initiatives. This year's event, which raised $1 million for the school, transformed into a Halloween Masquerade Ball, was held in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel. Scroll down for photos!

Michael Feinstein Among Honorees for Harlem School of the Arts' 2016 Gala Masquerade Ball
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) today announced that its annual gala benefit-hosted to support the organization's year-round visual and performing arts programming and initiatives-will be transformed into a Masquerade Ball held on the evening of Halloween (Monday, October 31st) in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel.

Robin Roberts Among Honorees for Arthur Ashe Institute's Gala Event This October
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2016

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health will host Sports Ball 2016, their 22nd Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, on Wednesday, October 19th at the Grand Hyatt, 109 East 42nd Street in New York City.

Ballet Hispanico's 2015 Spring Gala Raises More Than $1.1 Million
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2015

Ballet Hispanico raised more than $1.1 million in support of the company's artistic and educational work in New York City and around the country at their 2015 Gala on Monday, March 30, 2015. During the evening, Ballet Hispanico honored Ballet Hispanico Board President and President and COO of Palladium Equity Partners David Pérez and Milena Alberti-Pérez, SVP and Head of Global Corporate Finance at Penguin Random House, with the Civic Inspiration Award. Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas, Chair of Ballet Hispanico's Leadership Council and program director for the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, was honored with the Nuestra Inspiración Award. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the creation of new Company works, need-based financial aid and merit scholarships in the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance, and community arts education programs.

Photo Coverage: GHETTO KLOWN Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Mar 23, 2011

John Leguizamo's GHETTO KLOWN, directed by Fisher Stevens, opened last night Tuesday March 22 at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and BroadwayWorld.com was of course there to capture the opening night arrivals!

MSG Network Leads New York Emmy Award Nominations
by Sarah Moore - Feb 18, 2011

MSG Network received a whopping 60 nominations Thursday for the 54th Annual New York Emmy Awards. Among the other regional sports networks, the YES Network notched 46 nominations, while MSG Varsity picked up 32 nods. SNY was recognized 23 times.

New York's NONSTOP GIVING Telethon Raises $425,000
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2010

NBC 4 New York's 'New York Nonstop,' the station's 24/7 digital channel, hosted the first 'Nonstop Giving' telethon event on Thursday, December 2nd. Partnered with WOR-AM Radio, NBC 4 New York raked in $425,000 to benefit The Salvation Army and the Food Bank for New York City that served as the charitable partners.

THE MAKING OF A MULATTO Enjoys Successful Opening Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009

The VIP Stage Presentation of the Making of a Mulatto opened this past weekend with Actress Juliette Fairley performing the poignant love story of her Caucasian French mother and Afro-American G.I. father as well as the Mulatto's Dilemma, a second show about a bi-racial who lived in the 1920s during the Harlem Renaissance.

Striking 12 Featured on 'Weekend Today,' December 24
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2006

On Sunday morning, December 24, NBC's 'Weekend Today in New York' will feature a series of live performances from GrooveLily, the indie pop-rock band behind this season's musical hit Striking 12