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75 Look’n Good as The Tony Awards Return LIVE
2 years ago

75 Look’n Good as The Tony Awards Return LIVE

The nominations are out and 75 is look'n good as the 2022 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards® return LIVE to New York City's Radio City Music Hall after a two year hiatus. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Broadway's coveted annual Tony Awards Presentation and it will make history on several fronts. The Tony [...]
Broadway Week Gets Extension for 15 Shows
2 years ago

Broadway Week Gets Extension for 15 Shows

Broadway Week gets an extension for its 2-for-1 Tickets program for 15 shows! Beginning February 13th thru the 27th, theater lovers will still be able to purchase up to two tickets for the price of one for select shows! Tickets are on sale now through the official Broadway Week Page at nycgo.com. . The extended [...]
Reimagining NYC Venues to Keep Live Performance Alive
4 years ago

Reimagining NYC Venues to Keep Live Performance Alive

NYC larger venues and cultural institutions are reimagining their spaces to keep live performance alive. The pandemic continues to shake the performing arts and music world to its core with …
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Giving Regards to Broadway as Shut Down Extends
4 years ago

Giving Regards to Broadway as Shut Down Extends

We’re giving our regards to Broadway as the news of extending the shut down sets in. Broadway curtains will now remain on pause thru May 2021 says The Broadway League. …
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Pandemic Forces Annual Viva Broadway Event Virtual to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
4 years ago

Pandemic Forces Annual Viva Broadway Event Virtual to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

The annual Viva Broadway event to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month will go on this Fall as a virtual digital concert. The pandemic continues to cause organizations to pivot their events, adding this event's presenters, The Broadway League and Playbill, to the list. ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices pivots virtual to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month Playbill [...]
Obie Awards Show Goes On via Livestream from Home!
4 years ago

Obie Awards Show Goes On via Livestream from Home!

The coveted Obie Awards show goes on via livestream from home on Tuesday night, July 14th. The prerecorded ceremony was postponed for a moment of reflection in the wake of nationwide calls to end racial inequalities. Originally slated for May 18th from Terminal 5 in New York City, organizers of the Obies had to scramble [...]
The Galas Must Go On: Free Live Stream Virtual Benefits Soar
4 years ago

The Galas Must Go On: Free Live Stream Virtual Benefits Soar

The galas must go on, albeit virtually as the world and it's live entertainment options stay shutdown. Virtual gala livestreams continue to soar as an ideal solution to the cancelled physical fundraisers. Covenant House, the human rights organization for homeless and trafficked youth is the latest nonprofit to jump into the virtual benefit fray. A [...]
Twofers Returns for NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020
4 years ago

Twofers Returns for NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020

Twofers return as NYC Off-Broadway Week 2020 begins. From February 10th thru February 23rd, theatre lovers -- New Yorkers and visitors alike -- can seize the opportunity to take in an Off-Broadway show for a steal -- two for one tickets. The twice-yearly program celebrates live theatre at its most spontaneous and intimate. The 11th [...]
Here Comes Winter Broadway Week 2 For 1 Tickets
4 years ago

Here Comes Winter Broadway Week 2 For 1 Tickets

Here comes Winter Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets in 2020! Beginning January 21st thru February 9th, theater lovers will be able to purchase up to two tickets to select Broadway shows for the price of one! Tickets are on sale now through the official Broadway Week Page. Broadway Week is a bi-annual theater celebration offering discounted [...]
NYC Off-Broadway Week Fall 2019 Begins September 23
5 years ago

NYC Off-Broadway Week Fall 2019 Begins September 23

NYC Off-Broadway Week Fall 2019 begins September 23. Also known as '2-For-1 Tickets,'OBWF runs from September 23rd thru October 6th, Theatre lovers, New Yorkers and visitors alike can seize the opportunity to take in an Off-Broadway show for a steal -- at two-for-one tickets (2-For-1)! The bi-annual Promotion offers more than 30 unique Off-Broadway productions [...]
Top Quotes from the 2019 Tony Awards
5 years ago

Top Quotes from the 2019 Tony Awards

There were plenty of memorable moments from the 2019 Tony Awards that sparked Broadway's biggest night. Moments ranged from long overdue first time award recipients as Elaine May to history-making winners as Ali Stroker. Here are the top sparks from some of the Tony winners speeches. Top Award Winners' Sparks - Can We Quote You? [...]
Hopes, Dreams and The Band’s Visit Shine Brightest: 2018 Tony Awards 2018 Tony Awards
6 years ago

Hopes, Dreams and The Band’s Visit Shine Brightest: 2018 Tony Awards 2018 Tony Awards

Hopes, dreams and The Band's Visit were the biggest winners of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards. The brightest moments of Broadway's biggest night came from the presenters, performers, and winning speeches -- all touching on hope, dreams and some of society’s most pressing issues as Equality, Diversity, LGBTQ, Immigration and Bullying. Tony co-hosts Josh Groban [...]
And, The Obie Award Goes To…
6 years ago

And, The Obie Award Goes To…

The 2018 Obie Awards let the sparks fly Off-Broadway last night with the 63rd annual Awards ceremony at New York City’s Terminal 5. Co-presented by The Village Voice and The American Theatre Wing, awards were given out to four writers, three directors and 10 artist performers plus special citations, grants and the Lifetime Achievement Award. [...]
Livestream from New York: Theatre’s Obie Awards
6 years ago

Livestream from New York: Theatre’s Obie Awards

Tonight marks theatre's coveted Obie Awards® and the third time you can watch via livestream. The 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony will recognize Off-Broadway and Off-Off broadway’s most adventurous and groundbreaking artists and productions. A Co-presentation by The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice, the awards categories are informal and there are no advance nominees. [...]
Why Women Roar for Equality
6 years ago

Why Women Roar for Equality

Why do women roar for equality? It is incredulous that in 2017, this question still needs to be answered. But, after a recent personal encounter with a millennial young woman, I realized the importance of reiterating to the masses of men and women why women roar for equality. Our next generations of women fully need [...]
New Theatre Festival Changing Paradigm for Playwrights
7 years ago

New Theatre Festival Changing Paradigm for Playwrights

A new theatre festival in NYC is changing the paradigm for playwrights. At least, that’s what Broadway Bound Theatre Festival founder Lenore M. Skomal is hoping.

Broadway Bound Theatre Festival …
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OBIE Awards Let the Sunshine Off-Broadway
7 years ago

OBIE Awards Let the Sunshine Off-Broadway

The 2017 OBIE Awards let the sunshine on off-broadway last night with the 62nd annual Awards ceremony at New York City’s Webster Hall. Co-presented by the Village Voice and The American Theatre Wing, last night’s event was livestreamed via the OBIES’ Facebook page, FacebookLive. There were several performances last night including a smashing finale of [...]
Awards Season Continues with Obies Tonight
7 years ago

Awards Season Continues with Obies Tonight

62nd ANNUAL OBIE AWARDS LIVE FROM NEW YORK Obies mural by Bradley Theodore. photo by Timmy Blupe Awards season for the theatre community continues in New York City with the 62nd annual Obie Awards tonight at Webster Hall. The ceremony will be livestreamed via FacebookLive beginning at 7PM ET. This marks the second time the [...]
Apathy to Action Through Art: So Sparked Quote of the Week
7 years ago

Apathy to Action Through Art: So Sparked Quote of the Week

Apathy to Action through Art is the So Sparked Quote of the Week. The quote comes from the executive director of Ripple Effect Artists, Inc. an Actor’s Equity, Off-Broadway 501 …
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