Tom Harris

Taste of Times Square Food Festival Will Return For the First Time Since 2019

The Times Square Alliance has announced the return of its Annual Taste of Times Square, one of New York City’s longest-running outdoor food festivals highlighting the global cuisine available in the district.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plans to Improve Public Safety in Midtown

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. will launch the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, a new interagency quality of life improvement hub that brings together law enforcement, elected officials, and community and business leaders to address public safety and quality of life issues in Midtown Manhattan.

Photos: Inside the New 42 Gala Honoring Tom Harris and Rennie Harris

Just last night, New 42 presented  their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, titled Celebrating Times Square: Every Corner Tells a Story and recognizing the vital role that exposure to the performing arts for young people plays in the cultural and economic vibrancy of Times Square and New York City. Check out photos from inside the event here.

New 42 To Host Annual Gala - CELEBRATING TIMES SQUARE: EVERY CORNER TELLS A STORY

xNew 42 will present the return of their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, which will be taking place on Monday, June 3 at 6PM.

Jelani Remy, Ruthie Ann Miles & More to Join 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance will present the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert. See who is starring and learn how to take part!

FALSTAFF IN LOVE Comes to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Next Week

 Shakespearean charm fills the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA), where preparations for the ten-show run of Falstaff in Love are underway. This hilarious prequel to William Shakespeare's Henry IV plays is set to open on December 8, with performances through December 23.

Mayor Adams Convenes NYC's First-Ever Live Performance Industry Council To Discuss Issues Plaguing Industry

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

Wonderama TV, Times Square Allianc, And One Times Square To Present BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARADE IN HISTORY II Broadcast

Join Wonderama TV, the Times Square Alliance and One Times Square for the Taping of the 'Biggest Halloween Parade in History II' global television broadcast to celebrate Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on the 10-story High Scareen on One Times Square.

Live Music, DJ Sets, Dance Workshops & More Announced for TSQ LIVE

This spring, the Times Square Alliance will ramp up their plaza programming, marking the district’s most robust season of open-air live offerings to-date. TSQ LIVE will feature music, dance, comedy and more—free and accessible to the growing number of New Yorkers and visitors alike headed to the Crossroads of the World.

Times Square Arts to Unveil Immersive Installation Today

Times Square Arts, the largest public platform for contemporary performance and visual arts, is pleased to present THE POEM, an immersive public art installation by Cuban artist Raúl Cordero. The public unveiling will feature remarks from  Raúl Cordero and a choral performance by Peace of Heart Choir to officially welcome the public to the installation. The unveiling will take place at 2pm EST today, April 8th, in Times Square’s Duffy Square. 

MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of GREASE

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, February 1 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical GREASE from the 1972 original Broadway cast recording starring Barry Bostwick, Carole Demas, Adrienne Barbeau, Don Billett, Walter Bobbie, Jim Borrelli, James Canning, Daniel Deitch, Katie Hanley, Tom Harris, Ilene Kristen, Dorothy Leon, Timothy Meyers, Kathi Moss, Alan Paul, Joy Rinaldi, Marya Small and Garn Stephens. 

Mayor de Blasio Announces Scaled Back New Year's Eve Times Square Celebration

Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination and being outdoors, attendees will also be required to wear masks. Viewing areas will be filled with fewer people to allow for social distancing.

BC/EFA Board Of Trustees Adds Seven New Members

Joining the board at its annual fall meeting on October 7, 2021, were music director Ted Arthur, City National Bank Executive Vice President Linda Duncombe, actor Mandy Gonzalez, lyricist/composer Amanda Green, Times Square Alliance Executive Director Tom Harris, stage manager Kenneth J. McGee and actor John Eric Parker.

VIDEO: LACKAWANNA BLUES Celebrates Its First Broadway Preview!

Manhattan Theatre Club reopened its doors today with the first preview of Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Lackawanna Blues, which reopens MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre!

Ruben Santiago-Hudson's LACKAWANNA BLUES Reopens MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Tomorrow Night

Manhattan Theatre Club will reopen its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14, when the Broadway premiere of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues begins performances at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Christy Altomare, Ethan Slater, Ryan Scott Oliver & More Announced for Broadway Buskers Concert Series

Broadway Buskers, Times Square Alliance’s concert series celebrating the performers and singer-songwriters of the theater community, will return to the Plazas of Times Square in anticipation of Broadway’s reopening this fall.

New York Comedy Festival Announces 2021 Return

The New York Comedy Festival announced today, the official return of the highly anticipated, week-long celebration of laughs, set for November 8-14, 2021. Caroline Hirsch, the founder and owner of the NYCF, made the official announcement of the festival’s 2021 edition, alongside Mayor de Blasio at City Hall in New York City.

Miss J Alexander and Frank DiLella Will Welcome a Brand New Day in Times Square Tomorrow

Brand New Day will feature musical performances, a fashion runway show, and dancing in the streets live in Times Square (W 43rd Street & 7th Avenue) on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11 AM.

Times Square Alliance Hosts 'Taste Of Times Square' Week With Local Restaurants & Live Entertainment

The Times Square Alliance announces the launch of Taste of Times Square Week today, which begins Monday, June 7 and will run through Monday, June 14.

Times Square Alliance Announces Summer Events Featuring Songs for Our City, Taste of Times Square Week & More

Summer is almost here! The Times Square Alliance has announced a variety of events and programming for the season including Songs for Our City, Taste of Times Square Week and Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga, welcoming back New Yorkers and visitors to the district during the warmer months.