Elliott Forrest

Review: PETER SCHICKELE at New York Society For Ethical Culture
by Joanna Barouch - Jun 10, 2025

It’s become the custom in recent years to present memorial concerts which pay tribute to musicians after they leave this mortal plane.

ArtsRock Gala With John Turturro Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

ArtsRock's 2025 Gala Fundraiser will feature Emmy Award-winning actor JOHN TURTURRO in conversation with WQXR's Elliott Forrest. Learn more about the event here!

Multi-Award-Winning Virtuoso Pianist Sophia Agranovich To Perform In Candlelit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Internationally acclaimed pianist, recording artist and educator Sophia Agranovich will perform a candlelight solo recital at the Hunter Hall on Saturday, May 17, at 7:00 PM.

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film Present A History of Movie Music with Leonard Slatkin
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

ArtsRock and Rivertown Film will present a very special evening with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin. Maestro Slatkin and WQXR host, Elliott Forrest will chronicle the history of movie music, from silent films (that were never silent), to today, presenting 30 film clips.

AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN Comes to the Chicago Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

No violinist more beautifully captures and conveys the joy of music than Itzhak Perlman, the undeniable reigning virtuoso of violin. Learn more about the legendary “man behind the music” at An Evening with Itzhak Perlman.

Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.

Photos: Shoshana Bean, Meryl Streep, & More at New York Public Radio Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

New York Public Radio hosted its 2024 annual gala celebrating WNYC’s 100 years on the air. The centennial event paid tribute to WNYC’s century of service and featured a musical performance by Hell's Kitchen star Shoshana Bean. Take a look at photos now!

Listen: IT HAPPENED HERE 2024 Episode 3 Starring Edie Falco, Santino Fontana & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

The third episode (of six) of It Happened Here 2024, the star-studded new 6-episode “audio documentary from the future” adapted by Richard Dresser from his own novel, It Happened Here, is now available. Listen here! 

Edie Falco, Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub & More to Star in IT HAPPENED HERE 2024 Audio Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

It Happened Here 2024, the new 6-episode “audio documentary from the future” adapted by Richard Dresser from his own novel, will star Edie Falco, Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub. Learn more about the series and see how to listen!

ArtsRock Reveals 16th Season an Array of Events
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

ArtsRock has announced its 16th season bringing world-renowned performers and creators together in performance and conversation for audiences in Rockland County and the wider region.

ArtsRock Welcomes New Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

ArtsRock announced the appointment of a new Managing Director as they prepare for their new season of events starting November 9th.

ArtsRock Names Laura Steinberger as New Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

ArtsRock has named Laura Steinberger as its new Managing Director. Learn more about Steinberger and about the position.

Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.

Sophia Agranovich to Play Concert on the Water at Bargemusic
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

Following exhilarating performances in Paris and Rome this summer, the multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, and educator Sophia Agranovich will return to New York's renowned 'floating concert hall,' Bargemusic on September 6 at 6 PM.

Sophia Agranovich To Appear In Recital At The Watchung Arts Center And European Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo piano recital at the Watchung Arts Center on June 1, featuring works by Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt. She will also perform in Paris and Rome later this summer.

See Sophia Agranovich In Romantic Virtuoso Recital At The Watchung Arts Center And European Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Multi-award-winning pianist Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo recital at the Watchung Arts Center on June 1. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Michael Feinstein In To Star In RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL  at the Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.

Philharmonic Society Of Orange County Presents An Evening With Itzhak Perlman With Longtime Collaborator Rohan De Silva
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2024

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents 'An Evening with Itzhak Perlman.' Curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan and produced by Elliott Forrest, this multi-media program interweaves storytelling by 16-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman alongside personal photos, clips from the Grammy-nominated Itzhak documentary, and live music-making by Perlman and longtime pianist and friend, Rohan De Silva.

AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN to be Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024

Don't miss 'An Evening with Itzhak Perlman' presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Join the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Rohan De Silva for a captivating multi-media program showcasing Perlman's remarkable artistry and joy for making music. Limited VIP experience available.

2024 ArtsRock Fundraising Gala Celebrates 15 Years with Sigourney Weaver in Conversation with Elliott Forrest
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Join us at the 2024 ArtsRock Fundraising Gala with Sigourney Weaver in Conversation with Elliott Forrest. Celebrate the anniversaries of Ghostbusters and Alien with the acclaimed actress as she discusses her career in theater and on screen. A fundraising event for ArtsRock, celebrating 15 years of presenting the arts in Rockland County.