Judith Clurman And Essential Voices Release May You Heal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022
Judith Clurman announces the release of MAY YOU HEAL, a series of five choral works that have been recorded and commissioned by Essential Voices USA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pieces offer music of comfort, peace, renewal and self-awareness.
Photo Coverage: On the amfAR 2015 New York Gala Black Carpet - Part 1
by Walter McBride - Feb 15, 2015
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, raised over $2 million at its annual New York Gala on February 11, 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the black carpet below! And be sure to check out Part 2 here!
HBO Debuts THE BATTLE OF AMFAR Today
by TV News Desk - Dec 2, 2013
Directed by Rob Epstein (HBO's Oscar-winning 'Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt') and Jeffrey Friedman (HBO's Emmy-winning 'The Celluloid Closet'), and executive produced by iconic New York fashion designer and amfAR chairman Kenneth Cole, THE BATTLE OF AMFAR tells the story of the unlikely pairing of these extraordinary women, who came together to fight the disease. To mark World AIDS Day, the thought-provoking documentary had a sneak peak yesterday, DEC. 1 (3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO2, followed by its prime-time debut tonight, MONDAY, DEC. 2 (9:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
HBO to Debut THE BATTLE OF AMFAR, 12/2
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 26, 2013
In the darkest days of the AIDS pandemic, two very different women – Hollywood superstar Elizabeth Taylor and research scientist Dr. Mathilde Krim – joined forces to create amfAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research), America's first AIDS research foundation. The fight against HIV/AIDS would never be the same again.
Retro Productions' The Baltimore Waltz Sets Special Talk Back Guests
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2013
In this humorous allegory for the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Anna, an unmarried schoolteacher, is diagnosed with ATD (Acquired Toilet Disease). It's fatal and mysterious, so she and her brother Carl take off for a dream tour of Europe before the inevitable happens. As Anna drowns herself in the sensuality of food and sex, Carl becomes involved in a wild Third Mannish espionage scheme to find a cure for his sister. But the cracks in the story start to widen and soon the audience becomes aware that they are engaged in Anna's fantasy attempt at keeping her brother's spirit alive when she cannot save his life.
Twentieth Century Fox and Bulgari Partner for CLEOPATRA 50th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2013
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, in partnership with Bulgari, is pleased to announce a global celebration fit for a queen to commemorate CLEOPATRA's 50th anniversary and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of its stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
ABC to Celebrate GENERAL HOSPITAL'S” 50TH ANNIVERSARY
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 18, 2013
ABC has joined forces with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, in celebration of GENERAL HOSPITAL'S" 50TH ANNIVERSARY with an exciting storyline integration. Approaching 50 historic years on ABC on April 1
2013 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Selections
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2013
The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding sponsor American Express, today announced its lineup of 60 short films, 30 of which are world premieres-a record number for the Festival-and a special screening.
2013 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Film Program
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 4, 2012
Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The 2013 Short Film program is comprised of 65 short films selected from a record 8,102 submissions (427 more than for the 2012 Festival).
Photo Coverage: amfAR and Broadway Stars Honor Jerry Mitchell
by BWW - Jun 11, 2008
On Monday June 9th, 2008 amfAR presented Honoring with Pride: Honoring Jerry Mitchell: A celebration of the gay and lesbian community's response in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The event featured Taylor Dayne and was hosted by Mario Cantone. In addition to Jerry Mitchell the event honored Julie Davids and the company Kiehl's Since 1851.