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Review: MACBETH at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ-An Outstanding Production
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 22, 2024

An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review.

Kristin Chenoweth Named a 2024 Matrix Awards Honoree
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth is among those nominated for the New York Women in Communications's 2024 Matrix Awards. Learn more about the nominees here!

Review: THE ROSE TATOO by Tennessee Williams at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey-An Enthralling Production
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 7, 2023

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opens their exciting 2023 Season on the Main Stage with Tennessee Williams’ gem, The Rose Tattoo, and the production couldn’t be better.

Alabama International Fringe Festival Presents Inaugural Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

The inaugural Alabama International Fringe Festival takes place May 12th-14th, 2023 in the River Region of Alabama. With live theatrical performances, pop-up performances, a film festival, live stories and even a digital fringe, the AIFF strives to provide a space to showcase unique theatrical experiences from anywhere in the world in the vibrant arts scene of the Alabama River Region.

Photos: Robin Roberts & More More Toast Shonda Rhimes at Intimate Celebration of Netflix Series QUEEN CHARLOTTE
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2023

Attendees included Agnes Chu (President, Entertainment, Conde Nast), Angie Martinez (Radio Personality), Carly Zakin (co-Founder and co-CEO, theSkimm), Chioma Nnadi (EIC, Vogue.com), Don Lemon (Anchor, CNN), Huma Abedin (Political Strategist), Jessica Sibley (CEO, TIME), Linsey Davis (Anchor, ABC News), and more. Check out the photos!

BWW Interview: LOTTIE PLATCHETT's Tom Lenk Keeps His Hands In Many Fires
by Gil Kaan - Jun 3, 2022

Sweet Nell Productions & Outside In Theatre, in collaboration with Family Affairs Studio, will world premiere Justin Elizabeth Sayre’s Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet at Assembly Festival as part of The Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 4th - 27th, with a preview in Los Angeles at Casita del Compo’s Cavern Club June 10th – 12th. Jessica Hanna directs the cast of Kirsten Vangsness as Lottie (June 10 & 11) Lauren Lopez as Lottie (June 12 & August 4 – 27) with Tom Lenk, Ryan W Garcia, Tom Detrinis and Justin Elizabeth Sayre. I had the opportunity to ask Tom Lenk a few queries about his many successful ventures, as well as his history with producer/director Tom Detrinis.

Bravo's PROJECT RUNWAY Returns For Season 19
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2021

Guest judges for this season include Billy Porter, Taraji P. Henson, and Andy Cohen. The 16 competing designers will go head-to-head for the grand prize of $250,000.

Carly Hughes, Mandy Gonzalez, Kathryn Gallagher & More to Take Part in BCRF's Virtual Hot Pink Evening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021

Breast Cancer Research Foundation is presenting a Virtual Hot Pink Evening on Thursday May 20, 2021. The event will feature host Elizabeth Hurley, with special guests Sir Elton John, Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka, Edie Falco, Gayle King, Sebastian Arcelus, Will Chase, Wilson Cruz, Edie Falco, Kathryn Gallagher, Mandy Gonzalez, and more.

Thornhill Theatre Space Announces International TTS Virtual Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2020

Someone who is determined to provide a platform for virtual performances is Ryan Thornhill. In July his Thornhill Theatre Space announced their international TTS Virtual Fringe Festival which will run throughout August. One project to be included is 'Tolpuddle! The Musical', relating the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.

Walk-On Part Productions Presents New Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020

What do you do when the theatre is threatened, librettists are on lockdown and the cast are in quarantine? With so many performance venues closed and ticket sales at zero, you have to get creative.

Photo Flash: Breast Cancer Research Foundation 2019 Symposium Honors Vera Wang, Raises Over $2.6 Million For Research
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2019

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon today at the New York Hilton Midtown. Hosted by ELLE Magazine Editor in Chief Nina Garcia, this year's luncheon honored fashion legend Vera Wang with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award in recognition of her enduring dedication to BCRF and her profound philanthropic spirit, presented by Donna Karan.

Bravo to Premiere PROJECT RUNWAY on December 5
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019

Bravo's Emmy-winning competition series “Project Runway” returns for another season of high stakes and fierce fashions on Thursday, December 5 at 9:30pm ET/PT. Sixteen new hopefuls are ready to take the runway by storm and make fashion history. Host Karlie Kloss is back, along with Christian Siriano as the mentor and returning judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, to decide who has what it takes to make it in this industry. Each 90-minute episode will feature the return of some fan-favorite elements, including the “Siriano Save,” in which Christian has the opportunity to bring one eliminated designer back into the competition, and the pièce de résistance, a chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week. Gotham remains a main character for this fashion adventure for challenge reveals and runway shows with iconic locations such as the famous TWA Hotel at JFK, The Vessel at Hudson Yards, and Bergdorf Goodman. In addition, the groundbreaking series continues to shine a light on the evolution of fashion and inclusion by featuring a variety of sexual preferences, racial backgrounds and ages including a nonbinary model and a trans model, a “Dreamer,” and the oldest designer ever to compete on “Project Runway.” Challenging fashion norms, the designers are tasked with creating functional outfits for Olympians and Paralympians, as well as turning donated garments from Goodwill of NY into high fashion wear.

SAC's SummerFest Benefit Event Raises Half Million Dollars
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019

Southampton Arts Center announces that a half a million dollars was raised at its 6th annual SummerFestbenefit event on Thursday, August 29 a?" the final major fundraising event of the Hamptons summer season. This year the Champion of the Arts Awardwent to Diane Tuft for her incredible contribution to the arts and the world around us.  The event was sponsored by GRAFF along with Media Partner Purist.

NYCBallet Announces 2019 Fall Fashion Gala
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2019

On September 26, 2019 New York City Ballet will present its annual Fall Fashion Gala, celebrating choreography and costume design with two world premiere works showcasing some of today's most exciting artists from the worlds of dance and fashion.

Photo Flash: BCRF Annual Hot Pink Party Marks 25 Years of Impact and Raises $6 Million for Research
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019

One of the most anticipated events of the season, the annual Hot Pink Party was hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) on Wednesday, May 15 at the Park Avenue Armory, raising $6 million for breast cancer research. This year's gala commemorated the incredible impact BCRF investigators have made on research since the organization's founding in 1993.

ICP Announces 2019 Infinity Awards Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2019

The International Center of Photography (ICP), the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, today announced the 2019 honorees of its annual Infinity Awards, the leading honor for excellence in the field. The 35th annual ICP Infinity Awards will be held on the evening of Tuesday, April 2 at Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 West 54th Street, New York City). The event is ICP's largest fundraiser and benefits its education and exhibition programs.

PROJECT RUNWAY Returns to Bravo on March 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 29, 2019

 The wait is over as the iconic fashion competition series “Project Runway”returns to its original home on Bravo with supersized 90-minute episodes beginning Thursday, March 14 at 8:00pm ET/PT. This season, as the fashion industry evolves, so does our runway with a new design aesthetic and additions to the judging panel: supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins as host with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor. ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns as a judge, along with famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth. The new look and feel continues with 16 new designers from across the United States and abroad who will compete for the coveted spot of a lifetime, a chance to show their collection during an exclusive runway show for industry insiders and influencers as well as win the largest cash prize in the show's history. With an all-new runway and workroom furnished with sewing and embroidery machines by Brother, a glam room for the models outfitted by TRESemmé and Maybelline, along with challenges that embrace the nuances of the fashion industry—including flash sales, fast fashion, the inclusion of plus-size models, Instagram, a special Elton John challenge inspired by Paramount Pictures' Rocketman, and so much more. The runway game changes forever beginning now.

Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano to Lead PROJECT RUNWAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018

Bravo Media's “Project Runway” has tapped supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss as the host along with former “Project Runway” champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor for the newly rebooted Emmy Award-winning franchise. Kloss will also serve as executive producer. In addition, ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns to the series, joined by famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth as judges. The announcement was made today by Shari Levine, Executive Vice President, Current Production, Bravo. The series is currently in pre-production and will premiere in 2019.

King Partners with Project Runway All Stars for a Sweet Candy Crush Saga-Themed Episode with Nina Garcia
by Macon Prickett - Mar 22, 2018

In partnership with Project Runway All Stars, King—a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world—and Project Runway judge and style icon Nina Garcia will come together to unveil a unique episode inspired by Candy Crush Saga, one of the world's most iconic mobile games.

PROJECT RUNWAY ALL STARS Returns for Biggest Season Yet on Lifetime, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2018

Sixteen talented designers will compete for a second chance at runway gold with the return of Lifetime's hit series PROJECT RUNWAY ALL STARS, premiering Today, January 4 at 9pm ET/PT.