Joseph Hill

Moore Catholic's NEWSIES Takes Top Honors at 12th Annual Minty Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

The Minty Awards, Staten Island's revered answer to the Tony Awards for Catholic High School musical theater programs, celebrated the 12th Annual Awards Ceremony Sunday, June 4 at the historic St. George Theatre with over 800 students, faculty, families, friends and dignitaries in attendance.

2023 Minty Awards Nominations Revealed, Honoring Staten Island Catholic High School Musical Theatre Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, under the leadership of Michael Pinto, has announced nominations for the 12th Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic St. George Theatre.

Photos: We Make Movies Team Participates in 10th Anniversary of The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 8, 2023

For the second year in a row a We Make Movies Team has joined The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. This year is especially exciting as it is the 10th anniversary of the film challenge. Over 500 authentic films have been created over the past decade as part of an amazing community of disabled artists and leaders. Check out photos here!

Richmond County Orchestra to Present MUSICAL MIRACLES for 75th Israel Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023

Celebrate the 25th season of the Richmond County Orchestra and the 75th Anniversary of Israel with Musical Miracles, a full-orchestral production on Sunday March 26, 3 p.m. at JCC of Staten Island.

2022 Minty Award Winners Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

The Minty Organization celebrated its second decade at the historic St. George Theatre Sunday night, as over 800 students, faculty, families, friends and dignitaries were in attendance at the 11th Annual Minty Awards, Staten Island's revered answer to the Tony Awards for Catholic High School musical theater programs.

2022 Minty Award Nominations Announced, Honoring Excellence In Staten Island Catholic High School Musicals
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, under the leadership of Michael Pinto, has announced nominations for the 11th Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street).

Groundation Releases New Single 'Human Race'
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022

Last month, the groundbreaking band, led by vocalist/guitarist Harrison Stafford, unveiled their first single from the upcoming album, 'Original Riddim,' featuring guest vocals from the legendary roots harmony groups ISRAEL VIBRATION and THE ABYSSINIANS. Today, Groundation presents “Human Race,” the second release from ONE ROCK.

2020-2021 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performers Winners Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

The Broadway Education Alliance, Disney Theatrical Group and Camp Broadway LLC has announced that $87,975 in educational scholarships have been awarded to students participating in the 11th annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance, a celebration of high school musical programs in the Greater New York area.

Roster of Schools Announced For This Year's Roger Rees Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

The Broadway Education Alliance has announced the 2020 roster of Greater New York City high schools participating in the 10th annual presentation of The  Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance, www.rogerreesawards.com. The fifty-three (53) high schools represent Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, as well as Long Island, Orange County, Rockland County, and Westchester County.

Review: Three Door Farce A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES Inspires Lots of Laughter Inside Theatre 40
by Shari Barrett - Jun 5, 2019

Everything seems perfect at first for the famous actress Myra Marlowe (Diana Angelina) who has leased a fully-furnished "country living" style house so she can settle down to write her autobiography. But it's not so ideal for her long-time agent Tom Lamont (David Datz) who wants nothing more than to get the headstrong actress back to Hollywood to star in a new television series, even though both of them know how badly it is written. Myra waivers but sticks to her guns, fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career and longing for some peace and quiet and well as a much simpler life. But dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a different matter.

Nominations Announced For Staten Island's 2019 Minty Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, under the leadership of Michael Pinto, has announced nominations for the Ninth Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 2 at 7pm at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street).

2019 Minty Awards Gala Honorees Edward Morand, Comedian Richie Byrne And Wagner College's Richard And Carin Guarasci
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2018

The Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, the non-profit which oversees The Minty Awards, has announced honorees for the 6th Minty Awards Dinner Gala to be held Thursday, January 17 at 7:00pm at Nicotra's Ballroom, The Hilton Garden Inn.

Notre Dame Academy's XANADU Takes Top Honors At 8th Annual Minty Awards On Staten Island
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2018

The Minty Organization's, Minty Awards, honoring excellence in Staten Island's Catholic High School Musicals, were presented to a SRO audience on Sunday, June 3 at the historic St. George Theatre.

The 2018 Minty Award Nominations Announced Honoring Excellence in Staten Island High School Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, is gearing for its biggest ceremony of the year, The Eighth Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 3 at 7pm at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street).

NYC High Schoolers Get Acknowledged as Roger Rees Awards Announces 2017-18 Nominees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2018

The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Pearl Studios in Manhattan. This program is open to high schools located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Orange and Rockland Counties, and Westchester. To be eligible, high schools must present an officially licensed production of a Broadway musical during the 2017- 2018 academic year. The Roger Rees Awards has accepted 29 schools, whose students will compete for the title of Best Actor and Best Actress. Winners of the Roger Rees Award will represent the Greater New York region at The Broadway League Foundation's Jimmy® Awards (also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in June.

Staten Island's Minty Awards Announces Honorees For January 11 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017

The Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, the non-profit which oversees The Minty Awards, has announced honorees for the 5th Minty Awards Dinner Gala to be held Thursday, January 11 at 7pm at Nicotra's Ballroom, The Hilton Garden Inn.

Staten Island Children's Museum Now Accepting Nominations for Kid of Achievement Award
by Julie Musbach - Oct 13, 2017

Do you know a Kid of Achievement? Now in its 26th year, the Staten Island Children's Museum's Circle of Friends Luncheon is the Museum's way of expressing appreciation to the non-profit and business communities by recognizing people and organizations that have significantly contributed to the lives of Staten Island's children.

Winners Announced for the 2017 Minty Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, held its biggest ceremony of the year, The 7th Annual Minty Awards, Sunday, June 4 at the historic St. George Theatre.  Over 1,100 attended the ceremony honoring excellence among the Staten Island Catholic High School's musical theatre productions.

The Minty Awards, Honoring Catholic High School Musicals, Announce 2017 Nominees
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, is gearing for its biggest ceremony of the year, The Seventh Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 4 at 7pm at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street). Scroll down for the list of nominees!

2017 Roger Rees Award Nominees Announced; Tim Federle to Host May Ceremony!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017

The Broadway Education Alliance is pleased to announce thenames of the 41 student performers who will compete for the 2016-2017 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.