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Jacobs Storms' TENNESSEE RISING Directed By Alan Cumming Premieres Off-Broadway

The newly renovated AMT Theater in midtown will host the Off-Broadway Premiere of TENNESSEE RISING: THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS, a solo play written and performed by Jacob Storms.
Alan Cumming Will Direct Jacob Storms in TENNESSEE RISING Off-Broadway

The newly renovated AMT Theater in midtown will host the Off-Broadway Premiere of TENNESSEE RISING: THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. This solo play is written and performed by Jacob Storms and directed by Alan Cumming.
Photos: Go Inside Annual HULAWEEN Benefit with Jane Krakowski, Alan Cumming, and More

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) celebrated over two and a half decades of championing urban green spaces and community gardens with its 26th annual Halloween Gala – Hulaween and the Seven Deadly Sins. Check out the photos here.
Special Offer: THE ADVENTURES OF HONEY AND LEON at New York Children's Theater

Special Offer: A new family musical opens this October!
New York City Children's Theater To Premiere The Adventures Of HONEY AND LEON: THE MUSICAL!

On October 8th, 2022, New York City Children's Theater will kick off its 26th season with the world premiere of the new musical The Adventures of Honey and Leon!
New York City Children's Theater Announces 26th Season Featuring MY FIRST NUTCRACKER & More

New York City Children's Theater's 26th season will include premiere performances of The Adventures of Honey and Leon: The Musical, My First Nutcracker, and Fish in A Tree!
Sarah Stiles, The Hot Sardines and More Announced in Upcoming JOE'S PUB LIVE! Programming

Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Programming Through Saturday, May 16 to Include Alan Cumming and More

Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Continues With Alan Cumming, Shaina Taub and More

Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Continues With Alan Cumming, AJOYO, THIS ALIEN NATION and More

While Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, remains closed to the public through May 31, 2020, it will continue to bring art and levity into homes across the world with JOE'S PUB LIVE! a free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.
Valerie Smaldone Talks SVA's 'Art And Activism' Event on BAGELS AND BROADWAY

Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast, Bagels and Broadway, Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she presents a special broadcast titled: Bagels and Broadway: Art and Activism, Takin' it to the Streets.
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS' Burgandy Williams To Perform At The 2018 Emery Awards Tonight

A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS cast member Burgandy Williams will perform at The 2018 Emery Awards this evening - Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - at Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street, NYC). Ms. Williams was a performer at last year's ceremony, singing Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady."  She returns this year with another Queen of Soul classic - "Respect." The event will be hosted by Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert"), and also features a performance from singer We McDonald (2017 finalist on NBC's "The Voice").
Alan Cumming Brings LEGAL IMMIGRANT To San Francisco This July

Tony Award-winning performer Alan Cumming will bring his new concert show, Legal Immigrant, to San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon St., San Francisco) on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Presented by Feinstein's Presents-Feinstein's at the Nikko's series showcasing world-class performers at larger venues throughout the Bay Area-this one-night-only event will feature a set list as eclectic and idiosyncratic as Alan himself! Tickets for Legal Immigrant range in price from $75-$115. A limited number of meet-and-greet experiences are available for an additional $150 per ticket through OMG VIP-the leader in VIP fan experiences. VIP experiences include premium front seating, a post-show meet and greet event with Alan, one photo with Alan, an exclusive VIP laminate, and an exclusive autographed poster created by Grant Shaffer. Tickets are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.
Tony Winner Alan Cumming to Be Honored at 6th Annual SCAD aTVfest

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has announced that Alan Cumming and Zach Braff will be the honorees for the sixth annual SCAD aTVfest.
PS122's 2017 Gala to Fete Alan Cumming at the Diamond Horseshoe

Each year, more than 250 individuals come together to support this unique organization and celebrate iconic leaders from the arts sector. This year, PS122's Spring Gala 2017 at the Diamond Horseshoe honors Alan Cumming, awards a shining star to Ben Rodríguez-Cubeñas and welcomes new Executive Artistic Director, Jenny Schlenzka. 
Julianna Margulies to Release Picture Book in May 2016

Random House Children's Books has acquired THREE MAGIC BALLOONS, a new picture book with Emmy-Award-Winning actress Julianna Margulies, it was announced today by Mallory Loehr, Vice President, Publishing Director of the Random House/Golden Books Young Readers Group. Editorial Director Maria Modugno will edit the book, which will be published in May 2016. 
Photo Coverage: Bernadette Peters, Liam Neeson, & Alan Cumming & More Salute Sam Mendes at Roundabout Gala!

Last night, Roundabout Theatre Company honored Sam Mendes with the Jason Roberts Award for Excellence in Theatre. The criterion for this award is to have made an "indelible impact on the theatre world." The award was named after the founder of Roundabout and is given each year in remembrance of his own impact on the theatre world.
Photo Flash: Carol Channing Charms Fire Island

Gay resort Fire Island was abuzz as Broadway legend Carol Channing arrived Friday to perform Saturday night at Cherry Grove's Ice Palace. The 92 year old showbiz legend was part of Daniel Nardicio's Icon Series. Last year Nardicio paired Alan Cumming with Liza Minnelli, this year Channing performed with cabaret performer Justin Vivian Bond. Scroll down for photos from the concert!
Photo Coverage: Liza Minnelli Celebrates Birthday at Post-Concert Party with Alan Cumming & Friends!

In celebration of Liza's birthday, the duo joined forces last night at The Town Hall to sing familiar songs from 'Cabaret' and Liza dipped into her repertoire of signature songs known the world over. Alan performed his renditions of songs - from Annie Lennox to his own original compositions. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the after party below!
Alan Cumming to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today

Actor-writer-director Alan Cumming has few memories of his childhood - the result of a troubled household, he tells Serena Altschul in a wide-ranging interview to be broadcast on CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH Charles Osgood.

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