A Staten Island Celebration Of The Nationwide Release Of The New Family Movie TEAM MARCO
On Saturday, November 21, Boro Five will present a “Staten Island Celebration” — a special virtual event — to kick off the nationwide release of the new family movie, Team Marco, which will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films. The movie was shot entirely here on Staten Island. The event will benefit the St. George Theatre's relief fund, established in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be simulcast Boro Five's Facebook page, on the St. George Theatre's YouTube and Facebook pages, on Borough Hall's Facebook page, and on the Staten Island Advance Facebook page.
HADESTOWN, A STAR IS BORN, Beyonce, & More Among Winners at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony
The GRAMMY AWARDS Premiere Ceremony took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. PT. Preceding the 62nd Annual GRAMMY AWARDS telecast, the Premiere Ceremony was hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Imogen Heap and featured a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees. Performers included classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, jazz legend Chick Corea, folk music supergroup I'm With Her, West African sensation Angélique Kidjo and Best New Artist nominee Yola.
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees Lizzo (8), Billie Eilish (6) and Lil Nas X (6) not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recoding Academy's membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.
ABC to Air BEYONCE PRESENTS: MAKING THE GIFT
Global entertainer Beyoncé is set to take viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, a?oeBeyoncé Presents: Making The Gift,a?? set to air Monday, Sept. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. This intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, a?oeThe Lion King: The Gift,a?? features candid footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her love letter to Africa.
HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCE is Available on Netflix Today
Today, Netflix released Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce, which presents an intimate look at her historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Interspersed with candid footage and interviews detailing the preparation and powerful intent behind her vision, Homecoming gives a peek into the process and emotional physical sacrifices it took to conceptualize and execute a performance of that magnitude that became a cultural movement. This stand-alone Netflix original is now available globally on Netflix.
John Burke and the Superstratum Band to Launch Regional Tour
On October 14, 2017, John Burke and the Superstratum Band will launch a regional tour of the Atlanta-area to promote their new album Superstratum, which debuted at Eddie's Attic on September 10th. Tickets and info are available at JohnBurkeMusic.com.
NYC Parks & Community Cut Ribbon on New Faber Skate Park
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP yesterday joined Staten Island Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, former Borough President James Molinaro, Jarred Moller, President of the Arlington Civic Association Jean Crisson, and community members to cut the ribbon on the new Faber Skate Park in Staten Island.
Photo Flash: New York City Children's Theater Announces New Name, 2014-15 Season
New York City elected officials Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Staten Island Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, WPIX's Emmy-award winning 'Morning News' host Sukanya Krishnan and other esteemed friends and supporters attended a press reception where New York City Children's Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) announced their new name and 2014-15 season on Tuesday, October 21st at the Vineyard Theater. Scroll down for photos from the announcement!
BWW JR: NYC Children's Theatre Announces New Season and New Name
The critically acclaimed family theater Making Books Sing has a new name
New York City elected officials Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Staten Island Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, WPIX's Emmy-award winning 'Morning News' host Sukanya Krishnan and other esteemed friends and supporters attended a press reception where New York City Children's Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) announced their new name and 2014-15 season on Tuesday, October 21st at the Vineyard Theater.
Review Roundup: BEYONCE's Surprise Self-Titled Visual Album
The fifth solo studio album from Beyonce is now available worldwide, exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/beyonce). The self-titled set is the artist's first visual album. BEYONCE is infused with 14 new songs and 17 visually provocative videos shot around the world from Houston to New York City to Paris, and Sydney to Rio de Janeiro, all before the album's release. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Beyonce Documentary LIFE IS BUT A DREAM Comes to DVD Today
Available worldwide on today, November 25, the 2-Disc set of 'Life is but a Dream' comes with never-before-seen bonus concert footage also features a new song, 'God Made You Beautiful,' from the film, included with every in-store purchase. Pre-sale starts today on Amazon.com.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Closes on Broadway Today; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance today, June 15, 2013 after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway; Closes June 15
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy starring two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, is now in its final two weeks of performances on Broadway. The final performance will be Saturday, June 15. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT features music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).