Exclusive: Billy Crudup Uncovers His Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Watch an exclusive video from the season finale of Finding Your Roots, in which Billy Crudup reads the baptism record of his ancestor, Kristoff, from 1797 which reveals that Kristoff was an illegitimate child. Dr. Gates also reveals that Billy's fifth great-grandmother never married. Billy and Dr. Gates are amazed at how his family line started.
Photos: Ellis Island Honors Society Hosts 35th Annual Awards Ceremony
View photos as the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where 85 medalists were recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. The black-tie gala was held in Ellis Island’s Great Hall, the original registry room and gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S.
Public Theater Announces Additional Casting For Free Public Forum: QUEER & NOW
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the special, free one-night-only event, PUBLIC FORUM: QUEER & NOW, on Monday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and WorldPride in New York City, Public Forum adds its voice to the chorus of LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and organizers fighting for a better tomorrow, today.
Renee Elise Goldsberry, and More Join the Public's WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE
The Public Theater in collaboration with the Resistance Revival Chorus announced additional casting today for the free Public Forum, WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE, on Monday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This one-night-only event puts both the music and the movement onstage with performances, speeches, and more.
The Public to Host Free Forum 'We Rise: A Celebration of Resistance'
The Public Theater in collaboration with the Resistance Revival Chorus announced today that a special free one-night-only Public Forum event, WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE, will take place on Monday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith to Bring Christmas Cheer to the Fox Theatre
Once again rekindling their synonymous holiday music magic, multi-platinum GRAMMY winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will co-bill their popular symphony-filled Christmas tour this year, joined by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC's The Voice. Incorporating a full symphony orchestra at each performance, this seasonal crowd-pleaser will perform at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 27 at 7 p.m.