TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM Celebrates Youth Activism at The Riverside Theatre
Following a year of worldwide political and social activism spearheaded by young people in this country and around the world, the new play with gospel music Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom begins its 2019 tour with a special engagement at The Riverside Church of New York on January 19 & 20 in celebration of Martin Luther King's Birthday. This poignant and inspirational new play with music is a reminder that young people have used the power of their voices throughout history to bring about change. The true story of Lynda Blackmon Lowery, the youngest person to march all the way from Selma to Montgomery in the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom was developed for the stage by Ally Sheedy and is directed by Fracaswell Hyman. The stage adaptation is based on the award-winning memoir by Lynda Blackmon Lowery, as told to Elspeth Leacock and Susan Buckley and illustrated by PJ Loughran.
Photo Flash: Inside 42West Launch Party with Billy Porter, Robin de Jesus & More
Hospitality Queen Susan Buckley and Producing Artistic Director, Jacob Langfelder helped launch the new 14,000 square foot event space 42West in a big way over the weekend with appearances by Tony and Grammy Award-Winner, Billy Porter (Kinky Boots, Billy's Back on Broadway) as well as Elizabeth A. Davis (Once, FairPlay), Robin DeJesus (In The Heights, La Cage Aux Folles), Emmy Award-Winner Lance Horne, DJs Andrew Andrew and Ali Luminescent and Christine Geiger as The Intergalactic Unicorns.
Lady Bunny, Milan and Bianca Del Rio Set for 2nd Anniversary of HOT MESS at 42West Tonight
Drag royalty Lady Bunny, Bianca Del Rio and Milan will welcome guests to the newly launched 42West (514 West 42 Street) tonight, February 21, 2014 to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the City's over-the-top comedic 'Hot Mess Drag Revue.' The irrepressible, irreverent and irresistible trio, joined by fellow divas Sugga Pie Koko, Skyla Versai and Jada Valenciaga, will once again hold court at their weekly residency at newly opened Hell¹s Kitchen nightclub.
Lady Bunny, Milan and Bianca Del Rio Set for 2nd Anniversary of HOT MESS at 42West, 2/21
Drag royalty Lady Bunny, Bianca Del Rio and Milan will welcome guests to the newly launched 42West (514 West 42 Street) on February 21, 2014 to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the City's over-the-top comedic 'Hot Mess Drag Revue.' The irrepressible, irreverent and irresistible trio, joined by fellow divas Sugga Pie Koko, Skyla Versai and Jada Valenciaga, will once again hold court at their weekly residency at newly opened Hell¹s Kitchen nightclub.
BPM to Open in Hell's Kitchen on Valentine's Day
Hospitality Queen Susan Buckley and partner Stuart Black, the Nightlife King who has thrown legendary parties from NYC, to Sydney, will bring a new entertainment experience to the heart of Manhattan with the opening of BPM (516 West 42nd Street). Grand opening weekend, Danny Verde will spin on Friday, February 14th and Grammy Award winning DJ/Producer David Morales will man the DJ booth on Saturday, February 15th for 'KEEP ON DANCIN', a fundraiser to benefit GMHC, Lifebeat & AREA. BPM's talent roster will include DJ's Steven Redant, Wayne G, Chad Jack, Mike Cruz and Serving Ovahness. At its heart, BPM (Beats Per Minute) was created to be a home away from home for the world's top DJ's. We have the best dance floor & sound system in NYC and now will have the best talent to match,' explains Susan Buckley.