Ed Murray

Two Senior Staff Members Leave the Festival Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017

Two senior staff members will be taking their bows and exiting the Utah Shakespeare Festival stage this fall. Jyl Shuler, long-time development director, has announced her retirement effective October 31; and Zachary Murray, general manager and recently interim executive director, is taking a new job in the Southern Utah University Budget Office beginning October 1.

Bridget Everett and Murray Hill Return to Australia in June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2017

The crowned Queen, Bridget Everett, and (drag) "King of Comedy" (Time Out), Murray Hill, of New York Cabaret, respectively dubbed "one of the funniest people in New York' by Time Out New York, and one of "Fifty Most Iconic Gender Benders of All Time" by New York Magazine, are finally joining forces to tour down under this June!

Cygnet Theatre Returns to Holiday Classic with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2016

Cygnet Theatre will continue its ten-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. This season welcomes the return of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The fully staged production runsNovember 22 - December 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Opening Night for Media is Saturday, November 26th at 8:00pm.

Acclaimed Vocalist Todd Murray Performs at The TRIAD
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 16, 2016

Praised as "Impeccable, "and "a confident singer…the real deal,' by Stephen Holden of the New York Times and winner of two BroadwayWorld.com Awards  (Best Show Male and  Best Male Vocalist)  Todd Murray performs his acclaimed CROON: When A Whisper Became A Song at The Triad,  158 West 72nd Street, New York, for four nights on Tuesday August 16 & 23 and Thursday August 18 and 25, at 7pm. There is a $25.00 cover charge.  Due to the high demand for this special event, advance tickets are available and highly recommended by visiting www.TriadNYC.com and calling 212-581-06-0440.  

TeenTix Executive Director to Step Down
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2016

The TeenTix Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Holly Arsenault has decided to leave her position at the end of October 2016. Under Arsenault's direction since 2005, TeenTix has transformed from a program of Seattle Center Productions into an independent non-profit organization and a nationally recognized model for youth arts engagement, serving more than 78,000 teens. Average monthly TeenTix ticket sales have grown from 23 per month in 2005 to more than 1,100.

Ed Murray Celebrates Mother's Day at The Metropolitan Room
by Louisa Brady - May 1, 2016

Ed Murray in Songs My Mother Loved: A Walk Down Memory Lane. A True Mother's Day Card for Mothers Everywhere! Bring your mom to celebrate HER and the music of our lives 

Sound & Motion Merge in New 'Artists at Play' Playground at Seattle Center, Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015

Artists at Play (AAP), a new imaginative, artist-created playground in Next 50 Plaza at Seattle Center opens to the public at 12 p.m., today, May 22, with a Grand Opening that features a live performance by young people and a brief ceremony with City officials and the project donor. The opening festivities coincide with the first day of Northwest Folklife Festival.

Sound & Motion Merge in New 'Artists at Play' Playground at Seattle Center; Opens 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Artists at Play (AAP), a new imaginative, artist-created playground in Next 50 Plaza at Seattle Center opens to the public at 12 p.m., Friday, May 22, with a Grand Opening that features a live performance by young people and a brief ceremony with City officials and the project donor. The opening festivities coincide with the first day of Northwest Folklife Festival.

45th Edition of Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival to Take Place This September
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 29, 2015

Bumbershoot is proud to announce the music lineup for the 45 th year of the festival. Taking place at Seattle Center over Labor Day Weekend (September 5-7), Bumbershoot 2015 will feature:

Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman & More Team on New Film Series WE THE ECONOMY
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 30, 2014

Paul G. Allen's Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock's Cinelan today announced the full cast of over 80 actors, artists and thought leaders who have joined world-renowned directors and leading economic advisors in the groundbreaking new series WE THE ECONOMY 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss.

Beatles Week at Seattle Center Celebrates Milestone with Music and More, 8/18-23
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 8, 2014

The Beatles made their Washington State premiere on Aug. 21, 1964, playing to 14,300 frenzied fans in Seattle Center Coliseum (now KeyArena), the first concert ever in the building. Now 50 years later, this historic appearance will be celebrated with with Beatles Week at Seattle Center, Aug. 18-23.

30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony to Welcome Over 400 New U.S. Citizens at Seattle Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2014

The Ethnic Heritage Council hosts the 30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., today, July 4, 2014. Over 400 candidates, from more than 80 countries, will be sworn in by The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, U.S. Circuit Court Judge, as new citizens of the United States of America.

30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 3, 2014

Ethnic Heritage Council hosts the 30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony, where over 425 candidates from more than 75 countries will be sworn in by The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, U.S. Circuit Court Judge, as new citizens of the United States of America.

30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony to Welcome Over 400 New U.S. Citizens at Seattle Center, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2014

The Ethnic Heritage Council hosts the 30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2014. Over 400 candidates, from more than 80 countries, will be sworn in by The Honorable Richard C. Tallman, U.S. Circuit Court Judge, as new citizens of the United States of America.

PAGEANT, TRUE WEST & More Set for Cygnet Theatre's 12th Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 24, 2014

Cygnet Theatre has announced a Season 12 lineup that reveals common threads of identity, redemption and 'what really makes a family.' Cygnet Artistic Director Sean Murray and Executive Director Bill Schmidt have assembled a package of plays and musicals for the 2014-2015 season that will take theater-goers on a typical Cygnet-style journey from campy musicals and great American plays to works by up-and-coming young playwrights and audience favorites.

PCA Readers' Theatre Presents SHTICK, Now thru 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2013

Prescott Center for the Arts' Readers' Theatre will present SCHTICK by Henry Meyerson, directed by Mary Timpany, tonight, December 5-8, 2013.

PCA Readers' Theatre to Present SHTICK, 12/5-8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2013

Prescott Center for the Arts' Readers' Theatre will present SCHTICK by Henry Meyerson, drected by Mary Timpany, December 5-8, 2013.

Seattle Mayoral Forum to Address Arts, Arts Education & Urban Design Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2013

A Seattle Mayoral Forum will address critical issues facing our next mayor in arts, arts education and urban planning tonight, September 30 at the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, formerly Intiman Theatre, 2nd Ave. W. and Mercer St. Candidates Ed Murray and Mike McGinn will be in attendance, moderated by Jim Kelly, Executive Director of 4Culture.

Seattle Mayoral Forum to Address Arts, Arts Education and Urban Design, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2013

A Seattle Mayoral Forum will address critical issues facing our next mayor in arts, arts education and urban planning on Monday, September 30 at the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, formerly Intiman Theatre, 2nd Ave. W. and Mercer St. Candidates Ed Murray and Mike McGinn will be in attendance, moderated by Jim Kelly, Executive Director of 4Culture.

Herb N' Kitchen Restaurant Makes Global Debut at New York Hilton Midtown
by Robert Diamond - Sep 24, 2013

Hilton Hotels & Resorts the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, today announced the launch of Herb N' Kitchen, its new dining concept that infuses fresh, local gourmet food into an upscale restaurant and convenient culinary market. Now open inside New York Hilton Midtown, the largest hotel in Manhattan, the first Herb N' Kitchen offers locals and travelers healthy fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the choice of restaurant dining at their leisure, meals packaged to take away or in-room delivery for hotel guests.