[All photos by JP PULLOS forPMc].Last Friday was the opening night for the revival of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the Nederlander Theatre, with the opening night soiree held at the Tavern on the Green. The Times has mixed feelings about “Memoirs”, and we wonder if Chicago native David Cromer will score another hit reviving American classics, as his stunning revival of “Our Town” last year is still running Off-Broadway. More »
[Photos by BEN GABBE for PMc] The Roundabout Theater company celebrated the opening night of hit musical Bye Bye Birdie Thursday night for an excited audience including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Howard Stern with Beth Ostrosky, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jonathan Kirk, and many more at the newly renovated Henry Miller’s Theater. The bar was set high as last night marked the first New York City revival of the film in over 50 years with a cast featuring the talent of newcomers Nolan Gerard Funk and Allie Trimm along with Broadway veteran Bill Irwin and TV star John Stamos. Yep, Full House’s Uncle Jesse made it to Broadway… More »
It’s nice to see that, unlike Chuck, Ed Westwick appreciates “culture” as a word encompassing much more than bespoke tailoring. The British Gossip Girl actor turned out for the opening night of Hamlet on Broadway last night, as did Barbara Walters and David Hyde Pierce. The latest incantation of Shakespeare’s classic definitely appeals to the younger audience, as Jude Law plays the grieving, vengeful lead. While very much a tragedy, there’s nothing sad about getting to watch Jude live for a few hours. More »
Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Sienna Miller, Rosie O’Donnell, John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Julia Stiles, Cate Blanchett and Bill Pullman are all performing in New York this Fall. This is your chance to sit in the front row and be bathed by Jude Law’s spit, which, you know, is almost like kissing him. Check out our guide to which celebrity is appearing in what show, and whether they’re worth braving the horrors of Time Square.
[All photos by JONATHAN ZIEGLER for PMc]. The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, including John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and the adorable Allie Trimm helped celebrate the 125th Birthday of Playbill, the booklet explaining to New York audiences Who’s Who in Broadway casts. Also attending the celebration at the Bon Apetit Supper Club were Broadway legends Bernadette Peters, Lynn Redgrave, and…Mark-Paul Gosselaar? More »
[All photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc]. Yesterday evening, the Alliance for the Arts organization presented Frederic S. Papert with the 2009 prize at a sold out dinner in the picturesque Central Park Boathouse. On a perfect September evening, the park was just the setting to escape the city. Including special appearances by members from the cast of Broadway’s West Side Story revival, the annual benefit supported the organization’s mission of serving the cultural community and the public through research, advocacy and promotion. More »
Rehearsals for Broadway’s “Superior Donuts” officially began yesterday at the Snapple Theater Center with a cast photo call and well, donuts. The production, which premiered in Chicago in 2008, will feature the original cast including comedian Michael McKean. The show is scheduled to open October 1.
[Cast of Burn the Floor. Photos by BEN GABBE for PMc]. As the mercury continues to rise, things are also heating up on Broadway with the opening of the latest dance show, Burn The Floor, last night at the Longacre Theatreto a star-studded audience and an even hotter after-party at Providence. Carri Anne Inaba, Nigel Lythgoe, Susan Lucci and world-class dancers all turned out to support the show previously performed in 30 countries. More »
[Paris Remillard, Maya Sharpe, Allison Case, Andrew Kober, Kacie Sheik, Ato Blankson-Wood. Photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc] Last night, Broadway stars including Matt Cavenaugh (West Side Story), Laura Osnes (South Pacific), Michael Cerveris (Sweeney Todd), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent) came together for a beautiful beneficiary concert in efforts to raise money for the NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union) at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. More »
[Tim Gunn. All photos by ZACH HYMAN for PMc].Mr. “make it work” joined Martha Stewart, Tony Bennett, Tim and Nina Zagat, 50 Cent and Oprah bff Gayle King for the New York Restoration Project’s Eighth Annual Spring Picnic at Bette Midler’s New Leaf Cafe. Net proceeds from the restaurant beautify neighboring Fort Tyron Park, just one venture within the master entertainer’s projects to maintain Manhattan’s green. The earthly initiative included dancing under the stars, many a Broadway face and a very cool (albeit slightly random?) double dutch demonstration. More »
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
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First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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Hollywood superstars often hope to bolster their credibility with dramatic thee-ate-er turns on Broadway. This fall, the Great White Way has glowed exceptionally bright with the megawatt smiles of Jude Law (”Hamlet”), Sienna Miller, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig (”A Steady Rain”). In typically offbeat fashion, Willem Dafoe has entered the fray with a role in “Idiot Savant”, a bolder, if less accessible, production playing off-Broadway at the venerable Public Theater. More »
[All photos by JP PULLOS for PMc].Last Friday was the opening night for the revival of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the Nederlander Theatre, with the opening night soiree held at the Tavern on the Green. The Times has mixed feelings about “Memoirs”, and we wonder if Chicago native David Cromer will score another hit reviving American classics, as his stunning revival of “Our Town” last year is still running Off-Broadway. More »
[Photos by BEN GABBE for PMc] The Roundabout Theater company celebrated the opening night of hit musical Bye Bye Birdie Thursday night for an excited audience including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Howard Stern with Beth Ostrosky, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jonathan Kirk, and many more at the newly renovated Henry Miller’s Theater. The bar was set high as last night marked the first New York City revival of the film in over 50 years with a cast featuring the talent of newcomers Nolan Gerard Funk and Allie Trimm along with Broadway veteran Bill Irwin and TV star John Stamos. Yep, Full House’s Uncle Jesse made it to Broadway… More »
It’s nice to see that, unlike Chuck, Ed Westwick appreciates “culture” as a word encompassing much more than bespoke tailoring. The British Gossip Girl actor turned out for the opening night of Hamlet on Broadway last night, as did Barbara Walters and David Hyde Pierce. The latest incantation of Shakespeare’s classic definitely appeals to the younger audience, as Jude Law plays the grieving, vengeful lead. While very much a tragedy, there’s nothing sad about getting to watch Jude live for a few hours. More »
Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Sienna Miller, Rosie O’Donnell, John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Julia Stiles, Cate Blanchett and Bill Pullman are all performing in New York this Fall. This is your chance to sit in the front row and be bathed by Jude Law’s spit, which, you know, is almost like kissing him. Check out our guide to which celebrity is appearing in what show, and whether they’re worth braving the horrors of Time Square.
[All photos by JONATHAN ZIEGLER for PMc]. The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, including John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and the adorable Allie Trimm helped celebrate the 125th Birthday of Playbill, the booklet explaining to New York audiences Who’s Who in Broadway casts. Also attending the celebration at the Bon Apetit Supper Club were Broadway legends Bernadette Peters, Lynn Redgrave, and…Mark-Paul Gosselaar? More »
[All photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc]. Yesterday evening, the Alliance for the Arts organization presented Frederic S. Papert with the 2009 prize at a sold out dinner in the picturesque Central Park Boathouse. On a perfect September evening, the park was just the setting to escape the city. Including special appearances by members from the cast of Broadway’s West Side Story revival, the annual benefit supported the organization’s mission of serving the cultural community and the public through research, advocacy and promotion. More »
Rehearsals for Broadway’s “Superior Donuts” officially began yesterday at the Snapple Theater Center with a cast photo call and well, donuts. The production, which premiered in Chicago in 2008, will feature the original cast including comedian Michael McKean. The show is scheduled to open October 1.
[Cast of Burn the Floor. Photos by BEN GABBE for PMc]. As the mercury continues to rise, things are also heating up on Broadway with the opening of the latest dance show, Burn The Floor, last night at the Longacre Theatre to a star-studded audience and an even hotter after-party at Providence. Carri Anne Inaba, Nigel Lythgoe, Susan Lucci and world-class dancers all turned out to support the show previously performed in 30 countries. More »
[Paris Remillard, Maya Sharpe, Allison Case, Andrew Kober, Kacie Sheik, Ato Blankson-Wood. Photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc] Last night, Broadway stars including Matt Cavenaugh (West Side Story), Laura Osnes (South Pacific), Michael Cerveris (Sweeney Todd), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent) came together for a beautiful beneficiary concert in efforts to raise money for the NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union) at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. More »
[Tim Gunn. All photos by ZACH HYMAN for PMc]. Mr. “make it work” joined Martha Stewart, Tony Bennett, Tim and Nina Zagat, 50 Cent and Oprah bff Gayle King for the New York Restoration Project’s Eighth Annual Spring Picnic at Bette Midler’s New Leaf Cafe. Net proceeds from the restaurant beautify neighboring Fort Tyron Park, just one venture within the master entertainer’s projects to maintain Manhattan’s green. The earthly initiative included dancing under the stars, many a Broadway face and a very cool (albeit slightly random?) double dutch demonstration. More »
