The Broadway community came together at the St. James Theatre on Dec. 2 for a celebration of Tony winner Gavin Creel’s life. The Tony Award winning actor died of cancer in September at the age of 48. ( Photo: Gillian Blum) Tony Award Winning Actor Gavin Creel Remembered at Emotional Broadway Memorial A shining star on Broadway went dark. The theater community gathered Dec. 2 to celebrate the life of Gavin Creel, who died... City Arts 19 Dec 2024 | 06:35
Andrea Simon’s new novel draws on her previous research in the 1990s for a non-fiction tome on her family history and the Holocaust. ( Photo: Andreasimon.net) Author Pulls on Family History to Reveal Important Truths in New Historical Novel Andrea Simon, an author living on the Upper West Side, wants to make sure people cannot deny the tragedy of the Holocaust... City Arts 13 Dec 2024 | 06:55
Blue Man Group, owned by Cirque du Soleil, has productions in several locations around the world — two of which (New York and Chicago) will be closing in early 2025. ( Photo via ICON Park Press Release) Blue Man Group to Close East Village Venue After 35 Year Run After 35 years, the Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theatere is closing in February 2025, a huge shock after having maintained... News 11 Dec 2024 | 11:41
Eight UPS and FedEx trucks have been robbed across New York City since April, and no arrests have been made yet. ( Photo: via brand.ups.com) Truck Robberies Continue, Still Under Investigation Months Later News 05 Dec 2024 | 12:27
Jessi Bushman plays Princess Marie Bonaparte in William Cane’s play ”Crazy About You,” opening Dec. 5 at The Producers Club. ( Photo: William Cane) 19-Year-Old Jessi Bushman Brings a Taste of ‘Old Hollywood’ to Freud in New Play Jessi Bushman takes inspiration from flamboyance in her approach to playing Princess Marie Bonaparte in “Crazy About You,”... Home 26 Nov 2024 | 01:32
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas was backing a plan to turn Metro Theater into a cinema with a food and bar component but the plans fell part. The theater has been vacant ever since 2005. Its pink terra cotta facade has landmarked in 1989, complicating development plans. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Metro Theater Deal: NonProfit Seeks to Raise $7 Mil to Revive It as Art Film House The show may finally go on for the Metro Theater on the Upper West Side. Upper West Side Cinema Center, a nonprofit group,... News 21 Nov 2024 | 05:19
Police were alerted to the suspects whereabouts after a cab driver saw the suspect leaving the third attack, The cab driver thought the injured person had been the victim of a robbery and trailed the suspect who was brought into custody. ( Photo via Citizen) Two Men Dead, One Women Wounded in Knifing Spree Across Manhattan: Suspect Arrested A man stabbed three people on Nov. 18, killing two of them and leaving one hospitalized in critical condition, according... News 18 Nov 2024 | 03:35
Bernadette Peters will be given the 2024 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at a Nov. 11 gala. ( Photo: Andrew Eccles via Richard Hillman Public Relations) Bernadette Peters to be Presented Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming Gala Tony Award winning actress Bernadette Peters will be honored with the 2024 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement... News 07 Nov 2024 | 05:40
The winner of Sunday’s Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest dressed as Chalamet’s take on Willy Wonka from 2023’s ”Wonka.” ( Photo via @anthpo on X (formerly Twitter)) Exclusive: Timothée Chalamet Look-Alike Organizer Discusses Viral Event The real Timothée Chalamet crashed a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Washington Square Park on Oct. 20. The event... News 31 Oct 2024 | 03:00
The Connelly Theater at 220 East 4th Street. ( Connelly Theater Instagram) Catholic Church Suspends Operations at Connelly Theater in Flap Over Controversial Plays New York City’s Connelly Theater has suspended its operations after its owner, the New York Archdiocese which was trying... News 28 Oct 2024 | 05:37
The Whitney Museum is expanding on its Free Fridays and Free Second Sundays program by offering free entry to visitors 25 and younger, beginning in December. ( Photo: Filip Wolak) Whitney Museum to Expand Free Offerings Starting in mid-December, the Whitney Museum will be free to visitors under 25 years old, announced the museum Oct. 22. The... News 23 Oct 2024 | 11:33
“Birds of a Feather” features two one-act plays: ”Trifles” by Susan Glaspell and ”The Greenhouse” by Robert Karmon. ( Photo via OutOfTheBoxTheatre.com) Out of the Box Theatre Starts New Season with 2 1-Act Plays Out of the Box Theatre Company is kicking off its next season in early November with six performances of “Birds of a Feather,”... News 21 Oct 2024 | 04:27
Elizabeth K. Rogers made a sign asking for help when she was not able to work the app needed to open a street compost bin near her apartment. ( Photo via Elizabeth K. Rogers) Composting Program Expanded to Manhattan on Oct. 6 but Won’t be Mandatory til Spring ‘25 The city’s composting initiative—a part of Mayor Eric Adams’ self-described “War on Rats”—expanded to Manhattan as of Oct.... News 10 Oct 2024 | 05:27
While the teacher was living in a nursing home, her husband lived in an apartment in 380 Riverside Drive. The DA said the suspect stole nearly a half million dollars from his two victims, who are now deceased over a two-year period which continued even after the both victims had passed away. ( Photo via Google Maps) Doorman Indicted for Stealing $477,000 from Retired UWS Teacher A doorman at an Upper West Side building was indicted Oct. 2 for stealing more than $477,000 from a retired teacher and her... News 10 Oct 2024 | 04:56
Broadway icon and Tony winner Gavin Creel passed away on Sept. 30 at only 48 years old. ( Photo: Matthew Murphy and Mark Willshire (gavincreel.com)) Actors Upset Only Some Theaters Planned to Dim Broadway Lights to Honor Gavin Creel Friends and family of Broadway icon Gavin Creel who died suddenly on Sept. 30, were outraged when the Broadway League announced... News 07 Oct 2024 | 04:35
