BWW Review: 4,000 MILES at New Mexico Actors Lab
The 2019 New Mexico Actors Lab season has been a very strong one, and the trend continues with their final production, 4,000 Miles. Amy Herzog's 2013 Pulitzer finalist is about, in large part, the relationship between 21 year old Leo and his 91 year old grandmother, dealing with themes of family, loss, responsibility, and love in a lovely, intimately staged fashion.
The Madison Square Garden Company Announces Financial Leadership Changes
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that Victoria Mink, the Company's current Executive Vice President of Finance, will succeed Donna Coleman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Coleman will retire as Chief Financial Officer as of January 1 and remain with the Company through March to assist with the transition. Ms. Mink will report to MSG Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.
Andrew Lustgarten Named President Of The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today announced that Andrew Lustgarten has been named the Company's President, effective immediately. Mr. Lustgarten joined MSG in 2014 as Executive Vice President of corporate development and strategy and, since then, has played a critical role in driving MSG's growth initiatives, significantly expanding the Company's portfolio of live experiences.
STAGE TUBE: Take a Peek at The Rockettes Performance at the Trump Inaugural Ball
Following a saga of controversy, the Rockettes performed at the 2017 Liberty Ball as part of the inauguration of Donald Trump. Talk of this performance has been heated ever since the invitation was accepted only a few days after Christmas. The majority of the Rockettes expressed heady disinterest and intention to boycott.
The Rockettes Saga Continues: MSG Fires Back at Marie Claire for Article on Private Meeting
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the The Rockettes are performing for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th. Madison Square Garden executive chairman James Dolan called an impromptu meeting with the Rockettes on December 27th to discuss - in a 'safe setting' - the controversy surrounding MSG's decision to have the dancers perform at the event. Marie Claire published Dolan's and several Rockettes' statements from the meeting in a new piece this morning. Now, Madison Square Garden Company has released a statement regarding Marie Claire's coverage of the private meeting.
Update: Rockettes Union Calls Boycotting Inauguration 'Invalid'
BroadwayWorld has come across an email sent from the American Guild of Variety Artists to what appears to be Rockettes in its membership as a response to the announcement that some Rockettes do not want to participate in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The Lakewood Theatre's THE RYMAN DIARIES Begins Tonight
Two former educators and local playwrights have collaborated to develop a Multi-Media Musical play chronicling the Life and times of historic Riverboat Captain Tom Ryman, builder of what we now know to be the Ryman Auditorium. The piece is uniquely told through the eyes of Tom Ryman's wife, Bettie Baugh circa ( 1847 -1926) The work is entitled 'The Ryman Diaries'. It is based from a book of the same title authored by Ms. Debbie Watts, a twenty-five year veteran of the Sumner County, Tennessee, School System. Ms. Watts interest in the Ryman's story date back to her student years working as a performer in the Opryland Theme Park singing as the female soloist in Roy Acuff's 'Smokey Mountain Boys Band'.
The Lakewood Theatre to Present THE RYMAN DIARIES
Two former educators and local playwrights have collaborated to develop a Multi-Media Musical play chronicling the Life and times of historic Riverboat Captain Tom Ryman, builder of what we now know to be the Ryman Auditorium. The piece is uniquely told through the eyes of Tom Ryman's wife, Bettie Baugh circa ( 1847 -1926) The work is entitled 'The Ryman Diaries'. It is based from a book of the same title authored by Ms. Debbie Watts, a twenty-five year veteran of the Sumner County, Tennessee, School System. Ms. Watts interest in the Ryman's story date back to her student years working as a performer in the Opryland Theme Park singing as the female soloist in Roy Acuff's 'Smokey Mountain Boys Band'.
Madison Square Garden Reveals Fully Transformed Arena
Madison Square Garden today marked the completion of its three-year, top-to-bottom Transformation, which significantly enhanced every aspect of the historic Arena, from the first row to the last. The completed Transformation, which has been designed to improve the experience of fans, partners, suiteholders, athletes and entertainers, was unveiled at a star-studded, standing-room-only press event in the Garden's re-imagined 7th Avenue entrance, Chase Square.
Madison Square Garden Company Announces Plans to Revitalize the Forum in Inglewood
The Madison Square Garden Company (Nasdaq:MSG), which acquired the Forum in Inglewood, California in June of 2012, today announced its plans for the iconic venue, including its commitment to invest $100 million, details of its ongoing revitalization, its highly-anticipated reopening in January 2014 and the company's naming of Chase as Presenting Partner.
Tom Montemagno Named Cablevision EVP Programming
Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) today named Tom Montemagno the company's executive vice president of programming, responsible for all programming-related functions and negotiations covering all forms of content delivered to customers - including linear,