Jill Rappaport

The Big Apple Circus Returns To Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

The Big Apple Circus is back for its 45th anniversary season and invites you to experience the excitement of its dazzling newest extravaganza: “DREAM BIG!” Join us under the Big Top at Lincoln Center where astonishing wonders and daring acrobatics set imaginations soaring to the most astounding, awe-inspiring heights.

Puppy Bowl Returns for an Epic Showdown on Animal Planet & discovery+
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 7, 2021

'We need puppies now more than ever!' said everyone. Have no fear because television's cutest sports competition and the original call-to-adoption TV event, PUPPY BOWL, returns on Sunday, February 7 for the biggest, most exciting game to date,

PUPPY BOWL Returns on Sunday, Feb. 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 3, 2020

The pup players are back and ready for non-stop all football action for PUPPY BOWL XVI! Television's cutest sports competition and original TV adoption event, PUPPY BOWL, returns to Animal Planet Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3PM ET/12PM PT. This year's adoptable puppy players who make up the rosters of #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff celebrate a 'Sweet 16' extravaganza and dig deep and play hard to win the inaugural CHEWY 'Lombarky' trophy at GEICO stadium.

Animal Planet Presents Fan Favorite PUPPY BOWL XIV Today!
by TV News Desk - Feb 4, 2018

PUPPY BOWL, the cutest competition in sports history, returns to Animal Planet on Feb. 4 for an epic matchup between adoptable puppy players from #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff who go paw to paw and nose to nose to win the CHEWY.COM 'Lombarky' PUPPY BOWL XIV trophy.

Animal Planet Presents PUPPY BOWL XIV 2/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018

PUPPY BOWL, the cutest competition in sports history, returns to Animal Planet on Feb. 4 for an epic matchup between adoptable puppy players from #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff who go paw to paw and nose to nose to win the CHEWY.COM Lombarky PUPPY BOWL XIV trophy.

Animal Planet Presents Fan Favorite PUPPY BOWL XIV This February
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2018

PUPPY BOWL, the cutest competition in sports history, returns to Animal Planet on Feb. 4 for an epic matchup between adoptable puppy players from #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff who go paw to paw and nose to nose to win the CHEWY.COM 'Lombarky' PUPPY BOWL XIV trophy.

Cutest Sports Competition Returns! Animal Planet to Air PUPPY BOWL XIII, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2017

The cutest competition in sports history returns with an epic matchup between Team Ruff and Team Fluff's adoptable players who go nose to nose to win the inaugural Petco Lombarky trophy in PUPPY BOWL XIII at GEICO Stadium.

Cutest Sports Competition Returns! Animal Planet to Air PUPPY BOWL XIII, 2/5
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2017

The cutest competition in sports history returns with an epic matchup between Team Ruff and Team Fluff's adoptable players who go nose to nose to win the inaugural Petco Lombarky trophy in PUPPY BOWL XIII at GEICO Stadium.

Animal Planet to Present Two-Part Special PET NATION RENOVATION, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2016

In Animal Planet's new two-part special, PET NATION RENOVATION, two deserving shelters receive much needed top-to-bottom makeovers providing animals with a more comfortable stay while awaiting their new family.

Animal Planet to Present Two-Part Special PET NATION RENOVATION, 9/17
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 2, 2016

In Animal Planet's new two-part special, PET NATION RENOVATION, two deserving shelters receive much needed top-to-bottom makeovers providing animals with a more comfortable stay while awaiting their new family.

PUPPY BOWL XII Returns to Animal Planet Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 7, 2016

Television's original adoption extravaganza is back and furrier than ever as the world's cutest sporting event returns to Animal Planet for PUPPY BOWL XII today, February 7 from 3-5 PM ET/PT

PUPPY BOWL XII Returns to Animal Planet 2/7
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2016

Television's original adoption extravaganza is back and furrier than ever as the world's cutest sporting event returns to Animal Planet for PUPPY BOWL XII on Sunday, February 7 from 3-5 PM ET/PT

Animal Experts and More Set for SYLVIA's Tuesday Talk-Back Series, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015

SYLVIA, the acclaimed comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) kicks off its TUESDAY TALK-BACK SERIES. Beginning tonight, November 10th, audiences will be invited to stay for post-show discussions that will feature members of the Sylvia cast and company, in addition to leading animal experts, authors, media personalities and animal- related non-profits.

Animal Experts and More Set for SYLVIA's Tuesday Talk-Back Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

SYLVIA, the acclaimed comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) proudly announces its TUESDAY TALK-BACK SERIES. Beginning this coming Tuesday, November 10th, audiences will be invited to stay for post-show discussions that will feature members of the Sylvia cast and company, in addition to leading animal experts, authors, media personalities and animal- related non-profits.

Photo Flash: Boat Rides, Dog Walks and More at Bay Street Theatre's 2nd Annual Steinbeck Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014

Bay Street Theatre presented its Second Annual Steinbeck Festival in Sag Harbor on May 1-4, 2014, in conjunction with the annual celebration held by the National Steinbeck Center based in Salinas, California. Activities to honor John Steinbeck's contributions to our community featured events including thre days of films, a VIP waterfront cocktail party where guests enjoyed short boat excursions to view Steinbeck's home from the water, and the Second Annual 'Travels with Charley' Dog Walk, in partnership with the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. Scroll down for photos from the festival!

Steinbeck Festival Runs 5/1-4 at Bay Street Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2014

Bay Street Theatre has announced its Second Annual Steinbeck Festival in Sag Harbor on May 1-4, in conjunction with the annual celebration held by the National Steinbeck Center based in Salinas, California. Activities to honor John Steinbeck's contributions to our community will feature events including 3 days of films, a VIP waterfront cocktail party where guests will enjoy short boat excursions to view Steinbeck's home from the water, and the Second Annual 'Travels with Charley' Dog Walk on Sunday, May 4 at 11 a.m., in partnership with the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. Jill Rappaport, an award-winning animal advocate and correspondent for NBC News and the TODAY show, will serve as celebrity host at both the cocktail party and the Dog Walk. Proceeds benefit Bay Street Theatre and 10% of the Dog Walk proceeds will go to the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. The all-inclusive FESTIVAL VIP PASS for the weekend is $150. Participation in the Dog Walk is $35. A film-only pass is available for $30 and individual films are $10 each.

HSUS Announces Genesis Awards Winners and Pays Tribute to Sid Caesar
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 14, 2014

Honoring the news and entertainment media for their outstanding reporting and creative portrayals of animal-protection issues, The HSUS recognizes the best in media coverage for animals in 2013.

Pet Lovers & Experts Join Meredith Vieira, Lil Bub & More For Live Google Hangout
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2013

Celebrity television personality Meredith Vieira will be hosting a Google Hangout today at 2pm EST all about pets.

Photo Flash: Jill Rappaport and More at Bay Street Theatre's TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY Dog Walk
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013

Bay Street Theatre in honor of Steinbeck Weekend partnered up with Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) to present the 'Travels With Charley' Dog Walk this past Saturday, May 4. Jill Rappaport, TODAY show correspondent and award-winning animal advocate, served as celebrity host along with Barbara Slifka as Honorary Chair. Scroll down for photos from the event!

TODAY's Jill Rappaport Hosts TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY to Benefit ARF and Bay Street Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2013

Bay Street Theatre is partnering with Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) in honoring Steinbeck Weekend by presenting the 'Travels With Charley' Dog Walk today, May 4 at 8:30 am. Jill Rappaport, TODAY show correspondent and award-winning animal advocate, serves as celebrity host along with Barbara Slifka as Honorary Chair. Dogs and their owners will start the walk at Haven's Beach. (Water will be available for both dogs and owners along the way.) The walk finishes at Bay Street Theatre, where there will be a 'Bagels and Bones' reception immediately after the walk. A Grand Prize will be given to the person that raises the most money.