Julie Menin

TRU Announces 6/10 Community Gathering Via Zoom: Politics And Art: Integrating The Political And The Personal

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

TRU to Present 'NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens): The Newest Revenue Stream For Theater'

Learn what an NFT is, how it can range from one-of-a-kind collectibles to limited editions; what NFTs can offer a show in terms of marketing and community engagement; and how technology tracks the provenance of each item to assure authenticity.

TRU to Present 'Will Streaming Continue To Be A Part Of The 'Normal' Theater Experience?'

Will Streaming Continue to be a Part of the 'Normal' Theater Experience? In the room: commercial producer Cody Lassen and Gio Messale.

TRU Community Announces Gathering Via Zoom- Politics And Art: Current Efforts To Revitalize Live Performance In New York

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

TRU Announces Community Gathering Via Zoom - Reaching Across: Revisiting The Post-Pandemic London Theater Scene

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

TRU Community to Host Gathering Via Zoom- Virtual Teamwork: 'TRUSpeak' And The Director/Technologist Collaboration

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now entering its third year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, and this Friday will mark the 100th consecutive conversation (and unlimited camaraderie) since April 17, 2020.

TRU Announces Community Gathering Via Zoom: Maximizing Your Visibility On Social Media, April 1

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Upcoming Zoom Gatherings

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date nearly 100 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. TRU hosts their Community Gatherings every Friday at 5pm ET via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. These crucial conversations will continue going forward as theater reopens. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community – it’s an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during shutdown, and what we are doing now, going forward. 

First Look at the New Drama Book Shop, Coming Soon to 39th Street!

A move for the famed Drama Book Shop has been a long time coming, as its reopening was delayed by the events fo the past year. Now the beloved store is getting ready to open its doors at its new home at 266 West 39th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). The legendary shop's new home will be only one block away from its last location.

MOCA Pivots Census Outreach by Partnering with Grocery Stores

Undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is stepping up its U.S. Census outreach in historically undercounted areas, with its newest initiatives focused on the Sunset Park and Bensonhurst neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Win a Call From Lin-Manuel Miranda or Mo Rocca When You Fill Out the 2020 Census

Due to popular demand, NYC Census 2020 extended and expanded its contest, 'You Can Count on New York.' Now, from May 13 through May 27, New Yorkers who complete the census online and enter the contest have a chance to receive a personal call from composer, producer, and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The Drama Book Shop, Now Co-Owned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Will Reopen in March

 It was announced today that The Drama Book Shop will reopen its doors in March 2020 at its new Times Square home at 266 West 39th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). The legendary shop's new home will be only one block away from its last location.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and HAMILTON Team Are the New Owners of The Drama Book Shop

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the historic Drama Book Shop, located just steps from the heart of Times Square, will leave its 40th Street home because of recent rent escalations.

Photo Flash: Renee Fleming, Lauren Ambrose, Jon Batiste And More Attend 12th Annual Sing for Hope Gala

On Monday, October 29, Sing for Hope held its 12th annual Sing for Hope Gala, uniting New York's philanthropic and cultural leaders for a magical evening in support of the organization's programs and commitment to bring the arts to under-resourced areas. The event, co-chaired by Ann Ziff, Renee Fleming, and Muhammad Yunus, with Vice Chairs Dr. William Isacoff and Linda E. Johnson, was held at celebrity chef Danny Meyer's brand-new Bay Room event space. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Photo Coverage: Mean Girls Makes Fetch Happen On October 3rd!

Before last night's special fan performance for lucky lottery winners, New York City Commissioner of Media and Entertainment Julie Menin honored the cast and creative team of Broadway's new musical 'Mean Girls' by re-naming W. 52nd Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue 'W. Fetch Street,' outside the August Wilson Theatre 245 W 52nd St., Manhattan. The cast in full costume, creative team and Commissioner gathered on the sidewalk at 5 minutes to curtain to make the announcement.

Fetch Is Happening! Tina Fey To Rename NYC Street In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day!

The world has waited long enough. Fetch is finally happening.

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment & Guitar Mash Launch #MyNYCSong Contest

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Guitar Mash have officially launched the 2nd Annual #MyNYCSong contest, once again giving young New York musicians a chance to show off their creativity, talent, and love for their hometown. Teen songwriters are invited to submit an original song about or inspired by any aspect of New York City that influences them, accompanied by a guitar, ukulele or keyboard.

The Paley Center for Media Announces the Schedule for PaleyFest NY

The Paley Center for Media today announced the schedule for PALEYFEST NY 2018, which will take place October 5-18, 2018. This two-week celebration of television brings together the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive panel discussions taking place at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.

Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College to Present Feirstein Film Festival

Launched in 2015, Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema will celebrate the thesis projects created by its first graduating MFA class, highlighting topics including parenthood, disability, racism, immigration, gender issues, sexuality, and aging at the inaugural Feirstein Film Festival. This first annual event will take place May 22-23 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and feature a film screening, screenwriters table reading at the Made in NY Media Center, and screen studies conference at the Feirstein school.

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Announce Premiere of New Original Series A DAY'S WORK

Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin today announced that A Day's Work, a new original series on NYC Life, the City's flagship broadcast network, will premiere on Monday, April 23 at 9:00 PM. A Day's Work is a half-hour show featuring industrious, real-life New Yorkers as they go about their jobs. The show's first season will focus on careers in the arts and entertainment industries. Each episode follows three people working in different aspects of the same field to provide viewers with a sense of the breadth of jobs in that particular industry. New episodes each week will focus on different fields, including dance, publishing, and the fast-growing field of virtual reality.