Vincent Sardi

Who Gets a Caricature Portrait at Sardi’s?
by Dylan MacDowell - Nov 25, 2024

Every year, select stars are chosen to join the caricature-covered walls of Sardi's. What is the process for who is selected and how does the process go down? We're unpacking how it all works!

American Theatre of Actors Interactive Archive Now Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Explore the newly launched interactive archive of AMERICAN THEATRE OF ACTORS, celebrating nearly 50 years of new works in New York.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Playwright Keenan Scott II Honored With Sardi's Portrait
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

Thoughts of a Colored Man producer Kandi Burruss announced today that the author of acclaimed Broadway play, Keenan Scott II, is the youngest Black playwright to be honored with a Sardi's portrait – one of the most enduring and coveted theatrical traditions.

Broadway's Town Hall Presents The 97th Annual FRIEND OF THE ARTS AWARDS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2018

Town Hall announces that this year's FRIEND OF THE ARTS AWARD - it's 97th annual - will honor Multimedia Performance Artist, LAURIE ANDERSON; TheaterWorksUSA Co-Founder, CHARLES HULL; and Nonesuch Records' Long-Time President, ROBERT HURWITZ.

Photo Flash: Sardi's Restaurant Receives Patriotism Award
by BWW - Dec 22, 2007

The National Museum of Patriotism presented one of its 2007 Patriotism Awards to the legendary Sardi's Restaurant in New York City at a special ceremony at the restaurant on Tuesday, December 18.

National Museum of Patriotism Awards Sardi's Restaurant
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2007

The National Museum of Patriotism, a nonprofit research center for exploring the development of patriotism through educational displays and exhibits, founded in July 2004 in Atlanta, GA, will present its Patriotism Award to the legendary Sardi's Restaurant in New York City at a special ceremony at the restaurant on Tuesday, December 18, at 2PM. The award will be accepted by Sean Ricketts, great grandson of Sardi's founder Vincent Sardi, Sr.

Actors' Fund Announces 'Auction of 1000 Stars'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2007

From Today, April 30, through May 10, bidders will be able to compete for 25 lots of unique autographed Broadway memorabilia at www.auctionof1000stars.com. This mini-auction is a preview of the main Auction of 1000 Stars, which will launch online June 11 and will feature once-in-a-lifetime experiences, autographed memorabilia from the entertainment industry and sports world, and much more.

Photo Coverage: Memorial for Vincent Sardi
by Mark Rupp - Mar 13, 2007

Vincent Sardi, Jr., the late legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' was honored in a memorial held Tuesday, March 13 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.

Murphy, Danza, Simon, Etc. Join Sardi Memorial Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2007

Tony Danza, Donna Murphy, Neil Simon, Gerald Schoenfeld, the NYPD Mounted Police and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard have been added to the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.

Neuwirth Joins Stritch and Prince for Sardi Memorial
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2007

Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth, currently starring as Roxie Hart in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, has joined the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.

Stritch and Prince to Attend Sardi's Memorial, March 13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2007

A memorial service for Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restraunteur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City, it was announced by Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization.

Bway Theatres to Dim Lights Tonight for Vincent Sardi, Jr.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2007

Broadway theatres will dim their marquee lights tonight (Friday, January 5th at 8 p.m.) for one minute in the memory of the beloved restaurateur and unofficial 'Mayor of Broadway,' Vincent Sardi, Jr.

Sardi's Vincent Sardi Jr., Passes Away at 91
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007

Vincent Sardi Jr., who owned and managed Sardi's restaurant, his father's theater-district landmark, for more than half a century and became, by wide agreement, the unofficial mayor of Broadway, died today at a hospital in Berlin, Vt. He was 91 and had lived nearby in Warren, Vt., since retiring in 1997.

Cherry Jones Hosts Tony Honors Awards on October 25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2005

Cherry Jones will host the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre today, October 25

Neufeld and TCG Receive 2005 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2005

BC/EFA's Peter Neufeld and the Theatre Communications Group are the 2005 recipients of the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Awards