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New York Women In Film & Television Announces 20 Projects From 19 Members Selected For The 2023 DOC NYC Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) has announced that 20 projects from 19 members have been officially selected for the 2023 DOC NYC Festival.

Interview: Sara Jean Ford of North Carolina Theatre's MARY POPPINS
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 20, 2023

From July 25th-30th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting MARY POPPINS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Sara Jean Ford, who will be taking on the role of Winifred Banks. Some of her previous Broadway credits include THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and CATS.

Obituary: General Manager Thom Schilling Dies at 64
by Robert Diamond - Aug 20, 2021

Thom Schilling, the general manager, production supervisor and stage manager for dozens of Broadway, Off-Broadway and global tours for over 40 years, died in his sleep on August 19 in New York City. The cause of death is not presently known. Born in 1956, Thom was 64 years old.

Broadway's Andrea Dotto and Brendan Malafronte Develop Children's Reading Show With The Reading League
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2021

After their theater jobs were cancelled due to the industry shutdown, husband and wife team Dotto & Malafronte moved upstate to quarantine with family. From there, a labor of love was formed.

Puppets From AVENUE Q, SESAME STREET, THE LION KING, and More Will Be Featured in New Exhibition 'Puppets of New York'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

Opening on August 13, 2021, the exhibition features more than 100 puppets spanning New York City history, from theater, television, and street life, including Lamb Chop, Sesame Street, Avenue Q and Lion King on Broadway, avantgarde theater, parades, and more.

Hell in a Handbag's THE RIP NELSON HOLIDAY QUARANTINE SPECIAL Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced one additional week of performances of its streaming holiday hit The Rip Nelson Holiday Quarantine Special, now playing through January 17, 2021.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE RIP NELSON HOLIDAY QUARANTINE SPECIAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020

Hell in a Handbag Productions will celebrate the holidays with the return of America’s favorite funnyman, Rip Nelson (Ed Jones*), in the star-studded world premiere of The Rip Nelson Holiday Quarantine Special, streaming from December 4, 2020 – January 9, 2021 via Vimeo.

Hell In A Handbag Productions' THE RIP NELSON HOLIDAY QUARANTINE SPECIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2020

Hell in a Handbag Productions celebrates the holidays with the return of America's favorite funnyman, Rip Nelson (Ed Jones*), in the star-studded world premiere of The Rip Nelson Holiday Quarantine Special, streaming from December 4, 2020 – January 9, 2021 via Vimeo.

Hell In A Handbag's THE RIP NELSON HOLIDAY QUARANTINE SPECIAL Streams Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020

Hell in a Handbag Productions celebrates the holidays with the return of America's favorite funnyman, Rip Nelson (Ed Jones*), in the star-studded world premiere of The Rip Nelson Holiday Quarantine Special, streaming from December 4, 2020 – January 9, 2021 via Vimeo.

BWW Interview: NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE's Pam Arcerio Pulling The Right Strings @ The O'Neill
by Gil Kaan - Jun 5, 2020

First up in the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's newly revamped 2020 Summer Season - now online, the 30th NATIONAL PUPPETRY CONFERENCE (PUP) running June 8 through June 12, 2020. PUP, with an already sold-out main CONFERENCE, is offering the public a series of five master classes, as well as, two free open mic puppet sessions. I managed to pull the right strings to pose a few questions to PUP's Artistic Director Pam Arcerio.

BWW Review: LESLIE AND LOLLY'S BIZARRE BRUNCH Brings Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Back to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 19, 2020

The Bizarre Brunch is back in town! Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Lolly Lardpop and all the others are back at the Beechman and ready to party.

Juul Haalmeyer to be Nobis Industry Icon Recipient at the 2020 CAFTCAD AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 16, 2020

Ingenious costume designer, Juul Haalmeyer, will be the 2020 recipient of The Nobis Industry Icon Award.

Sir Patrick Stewart's One-Man Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Offer Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2019

The highly-anticipated return engagement of Sir Patrick Stewart's acclaimed oneman version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to benefit City Harvest and Ars Nova will play for two nights only, December 11 and December 13, at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street). Two tickets per benefit performance will now be offered for $25 to TodayTix Lottery winners.

Ralph Lee's RINGDOVE Announced At St. John The Divine
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019

Mettawee River Theatre Company Returns To St. John The Divine With The Ringdove.

RSVP Returns To Arlo NoMad For Four Performances
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2018

GrumpyFILMS & PRODUCTIONS today announced a slate of performers for their next 'RSVP', an acronym for Real Sexy Variety Party, Variety Show in residence at the Arlo NoMad on April 20-21 for four performances.

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area.

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area.

Ralph Lee in the Garden with BEFORE THE SUN AND THE MOON this September
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017

Before the Sun and Moon is drawn from an ancient Korean folktale, a magical story in which a young husband and wife discover the power of love and devotion through unexpected challenges and wild adventures.

Ralph Lee Comes to St. John with BEFORE THE SUN AND THE MOON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2017

Before the Sun and Moon is drawn from an ancient Korean folktale, a magical story in which a young husband and wife discover the power of love and devotion through unexpected challenges and wild adventures. As always in a Mettawee production, the show will incorporate ?masks, puppets and other visual elements. The company of actors includes Mettawee veterans Andrew Butler, Tanya Dougherty, Rob McFadyen, Jan-Peter Pedross and newcomer Claire Moodey. Assistant director Jon Riddleberger will join the cast as puppeteer. Playwright Kristine Haruna Lee wrote the script. The production is directed and designed by Ralph Lee, with costumes by Casey Compton.  

Puppet and Mask Maker Presents Premiere of BEFORE THE SUN AND MOON
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2017

Renowned puppet and mask maker RALPH LEE presents his METTAWEE RIVER THEATRE COMPANY in the New York Premiere of Before the Sun and Moon, September 8-10, 7:30 PM, in the lovely outdoor garden of St. John the Divine, where the company is in residence.