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Jeryl Brunner
Meet Broadway Star Brad Oscar. The Two-Time Tony Nominee Is On His Ninth Broadway Show, Mrs. Doubtfire
Brad Oscar will never forget sitting in the audience at the Arena stage in Washington, DC seeing the musical Raisin and watching Ralph Carter perform. Carter, a child actor played Travis Younger, the youngest son in the show that was based on the play Raisin in the Sun.
How Broadway Star Karen Mason Found A Way To Pivot And Debuted A New Album In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Karen Mason, the beloved Broadway and concert performing, is having landmark year. Known for her standout roles from the original New York cast of the ABBA blockbuster musical Mamma Mia!, as Norma Desmond in the original run of Sunset Boulevard and Velma von Tussel in Hairspray, she also had an opportunity to shine on the screen as well. This spring she was seen around the world in the popular Netflix series Halston opposite Ewan McGregor. Mason played Estelle Marsh, the woman who provided the seed money for what became his fashion empire.
The Stand Up For Heroes Concert In New York, With Bruce Springsteen And Brandi Carlile, Celebrates Veterans
In the military the phrase means “I’ve got your back.” It stems from WW1 fighter pilots who looked after the plane’s rear (or six o’clock) position. Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for SUFHBob Woodruff, Lee Woodruff, Donnell Rawlings, Nate Bargatze, Bruce Springsteen and more!
The New York, New York Revue At Brooklyn Diner Offers Interactive Fun In Times Square
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? At Brooklyn Diner in the heart of Times Square, not only are they serving up cake, their famous chicken pot pie, milk shakes and pastrami egg rolls, they’ve added singing to the menu.
This New York Acting Conservatory, The Neighborhood Playhouse, Has Thrived For More Than 92 Years
“There are two ways of spreading light,” wrote Edith Wharton. “To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” Pamela Moller Kareman, executive director of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre and the faculty there have been that mirror to countless students at this esteemed acting conservatory. For more than two decades Kareman has taught the Meisner Technique in New York as she continues to nurture new generations of actors.
This Female-Run Michigan Company Is Helping To Make Healthcare Payments Affordable
It’s never too late to become an entrepreneur. Amy O’Meara Chambers, who received her J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1996, waited 20 years to launch her own company. She and her co-founder started HealthBridge, an insurance technology company, with a mission to reimagine the way we pay our healthcare bills.
Meet These Decorating Talents Who Have A Special Flair For Transforming Spaces
For as long as she can remember Kate Dawson had a flair for transforming ho-hum spaces into something spectacular. In college, when Dawson moved into an apartment during junior year, she dazzled her friends decorating her little apartment on the cheap from antiquing and flea market finds. Suddenly the place contained splashes of color with stylish artwork and beautiful fabric.
Can You Describe Yourself In Four Words? This Author And Columnist Says Doing That Could Be Game Changing
Before he was a gossip columnist breaking celebrity news with his Naughty But Nice column, Rob Shuter was a celebrity publicist for 15 years. Working with many stars including Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson, this New York-based publicist was not only the person who they turned to for guidance, he had a unique perspective on how they operated day-to-day.
Seth Sikes Celebrates The 1920s In His Upcoming Show At Feinstein's/54 Below
There are multitaskers and then there is the multifaceted Seth Sikes. A talented performer, originally from Paris, Texas, Sikes appeared off-Broadway in Fame on 42nd Street. He is a nightclub singer known for his Judy Garland tribute show which won a Broadway World Award. Sikes has also performed shows devoted to Liza Minnelli and Bernadette Peters.
An Epic Celebration Of Broadway's Return Is Held In Times Square
After 18 months in darkness, Broadway is back in a very big way. And this month, Playbill in partnership with The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance and Prudential, gave New York City an epic three day free shindig to celebrate its return.
Former T-Mobile CEO, John Legere, And Broadway Star Patti Murin Join Forces To Purchase Supplies For Teachers In Need
“Education,” said Marian Wright Edelman "is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” John Legere and Patti Murin understand this well. They also understand that on average that on average, many teachers spend roughly $459 a year in supples out of their own pocket.
Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Hugh Jackman, 735 Actors And A Dog Welcome Theater Lovers Back To Broadway
“Curtain up! Light the lights!” sang Mama Rose in the great musical Gypsy. And after 18 months in darkness, that is what is happening on Broadway. The historic This Is Broadway campaign, welcoming theater lovers back to Broadway, launched August 30th.Courtesy This Is Broadway.
Even During The Pandemic The USO Continues To Entertain Our Troops At Home And Abroad
In 2021, the USO is celebrating a big milestone. The organization known for entertaining our troops turned 80 this year. Scarlett Johansson participated in several USO tours. She has visited with over 5,500 service members.Courtesy USO.
This Master Wine Maker Is The Go-To Guy For Sabering Champagne
There are several theories behind the origins of Champagne sabering, (aka lopping off the tip of the Champagne bottle’s neck with a sword or knife.) Patrick Cappiello, the owner/winemaker of Monte Rio Cellars in Sebastopol and Wine Director of Walnut Street Café, has a favorite: As Napoléon Bonaparte was conquering Europe, he shared Champagne with his troops, who were armed with swords. They opened bottles by hacking the tops off with their blades. (Some also add that this bottle-opening method was easiest for cavalry on horseback.)
When Broadway Shut Down, A New Documentary Shows How Theater Makers Kept Theater Alive
On March 12, 2020, when Broadway theaters went dark, there was one place on earth where commercial theater continued: South Korea. The Premiere Of "The Show Must Go On" Was Held At The Majestic TheatreEmilio Madrid.
This New York Veteran Comedian Created A Show To Give Older Women Comics A Chance To Be Seen And Heard
Carole Montgomery honed her skills for making people laugh in the Catskill Mountains at the Hotel Commodore. Her father worked as a bartender there. The hotel always had a talent show for the kids. “I got up onstage and did a version of Little Red Riding Hood and played all the parts,” she recalls. She was eight-years-old and the laughter resonated with her as she craved more and more.
This Resourceful LA Teen, With The Help Of Other Teens, Made An Entire Album About Life In Quarantine From her Garage
True Jackson always loved to connect with teenagers through her music. She was inspired by Taylor Swift. “Taylor was so electric on stage and it was easy to connect to her lyrics,” says the Los Angeles native who has been writing songs since she was a little girl.
Meet New York Design Talent Andres Escobar
When he was a little boy growing up in Medellin, Colombia, Andres Escobar loved whittling wooden objects. He adored designing things like sailing ships. “I created the anchors, sails and cannons,” he says. From the time he was six he made scale models. “I used to design dream houses or dream bathrooms,” shares Escobar. “I have always been very intrigued by sculptures and paintings and design.”
The Hit Musical 'Come From Away,' About The Extreme Kindness Of Strangers, Returns To Broadway Next Month
On September 11, 2001 at 9:26am the FAA shut down its airspace. More than 4000 planes were made to land at its closest airport. That lead flights coming from Europe to land in Canada.
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New York based journalist who has written for Forbes, Parade, InStyle, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and The Wall Street Journal. Author of the book "My City, My New York, Famous New Yorkers Share Their Favorite Places" and podcaster, ("When Lightning Strikes"). I cover the arts, theater, entertainment, food, travel and people who are motivated by their joy and passion.
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