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Scandal and Satire Never Go Out of Style, as a New Exhibition Attests

Mar 23, 2010

The New York Public Library Is Marking The 250th Anniversary Of Voltaire's Candide With A Dual Celebration, The Library Is Hosting Two Exhibitions: Candide At 250: ...

Michelle Obama and Children See "Memphis" on Broadway

Mar 22, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama And Her Daughters, Attended A Sunday Matinee Of The Broadway Musical, Memphis, The Musical Portrays A Southern Dj Who Introduces Rhythm An...

Like a Banana With Your Hot Dog? Head to Central Park

Mar 22, 2010

Starting Next Month, New York City Will Introduce New Green Carts Loaded With Fresh Fruits And Vegetables In Areas With Heavy Pedestrian Traffic, Including Central ...

"The Miracle Worker" Broadway Show Review

Mar 21, 2010

Broadway's The Miracle Worker Recounts The Remarkable Journey Of Annie Sullivan, Portrayed By Alison Pill, She Successfully Teaches The Deaf And Blind Helen Keller,...

"Present Laughter" Comes to a Close

Mar 21, 2010

The Revival Of Noel Coward's Present Laughter, Produced By The Roundabout Theatre Company, Concludes Its Successful Run At The American Airlines Theatre On Broadway...

For a New Career in Film, New York's the Place to Be

Mar 21, 2010

Mayor Mike Bloomberg's Administration Is Launching A Program To Provide Training Opportunities For Individuals Interested In Pursuing Careers In New York's Film And...

Union Square Gears Up For Spring With a New Playground and More

Mar 20, 2010

Union Square Has Unveiled A New Playground, Three Times Larger Than The Old One, Just In Time For Spring, The North Side Of The Park Will Undergo Renovations, Inclu...

Broadway Star Sutton Foster To Go On Tour

Mar 19, 2010

Broadway Star Sutton Foster Embarks On A Nationwide Tour Titled An Evening With Sutton Foster, Bringing Her Talent To Major Cities Like Chicago, Washington D.C., Lo...

Even the Library is Going Green

Mar 19, 2010

Newly Opened Battery Park City Public Library Is Making A Green Statement With Its Environmentally Friendly Features, Including Energy-Efficient Systems, Recycled M...

"All About Me" Opens on Broadway

Mar 18, 2010

Dame Edna And Michael Feinstein Join Forces For The Unconventional Broadway Show All About Me At Henry Miller's Theatre, Which Combines Music And Comedy, Unique Duo...

Give Me An A: That's the New Rallying Cry for New York Restaurants

Mar 18, 2010

NYC Restaurants Are Now Required To Display Letter Grades Indicating Their Health Inspection Results, A New Rule That Went Into Effect This Week, Most Restaurants A...

"A Behanding in Spokane" Broadway Show Review

Mar 18, 2010

In Martin Mcdonagh's Latest Broadway Show, A Behanding In Spokane, Christopher Walken Plays A Man Searching For His Missing Hand, While Anthony Mackie And Zoe Kazan...

Raul Esparza To Star In Encores! "Anyone Can Whistle"

Mar 17, 2010

Raul Esparza, Donna Murphy, And Sutton Foster Are Set To Lead The Encores! Upcoming Revival Of The Broadway Flop, Anyone Can Whistle, Written By Arthur Laurents And...

It's the Wearing of the Green, so Get Out Those Shamrocks

Mar 17, 2010

New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade Commenced Today, Featuring A Sea Of Green-Clad Revelers Lining The Iconic Fifth Avenue, Honoring The Patron Saint Of Irelan...

If Rock Rolls and Rebels, it Doesn't Do it at the Waldorf Astoria

Mar 16, 2010

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Was Held At Manhattan's Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Bringing Together A Diverse Group Of Inductees, Including Genesis, ...

Mel Brooks Working on "Blazing Saddles" Musical

Mar 16, 2010

Mel Brooks, Known For His Comedy Films, Is Currently Working On New Songs For The Musical Blazing Saddles, He Previously Found Success With Broadway Adaptations Lik...