Marking what would have been the late singer’s 78th birthday, The Bon Scott Estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon’s life and music.
On July 9, the actual birthday of Scott, a tribute concert will be held at Arlene’s Grocery on New York City’s Lower East Side. The infamous rock club has hosted some of the most raucous nights of rock and roll in the 21st century, and the show will harken back to the secret set that AC/DC performed at CBGB in 1977. 16 singers will each tackle one classic AC/DC song with a stellar backing band.
44 years after his untimely passing, the music Bon Scott helped create with AC/DC continues to resonate with fans and fellow artists.
Few rock singers were as unforgettable—and have proved as enduring—as Bon Scott. As the frontman of AC/DC from 1974 until his tragic passing in 1980, his “rock n’ roll pirate persona,” street poet lyrics, and striking image have made him an absolute legend. Additionally, Bon’s vocals were featured in several pre-AC/DC bands, including Fraternity, the Valentines, and the Spektors.
But really, it is the quality of the songs of the “Bon-era” of AC/DC that serve as his greatest legacy: “Highway to Hell,” “Sin City,” “Whole Lotta Rosie,” “Let There Be Rock,” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” “T.N.T.,” and “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)”—the list is seemingly endless.
How does Bon measure up to rock’s all-time great frontmen? Classic Rock Magazine declared him “The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Front Man of All Time” in 2004, beating out the lofty likes of Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, and Axl Rose in the process.
In addition to the tribute concert, The Bon Scott Estate will be releasing a variety of merchandise and collectibles.
Two new online stores are launching in time for the birthday, one at Amazon in the U.S. and the other at Merch Jungle in Australia, making it easier and more cost-effective for fans to get their hands on their favorite singer’s merchandise. Further Amazon stores will continue to roll out throughout the world. Bon Scott’s e-commerce and merchandising program is handled by Perryscope Productions, LLC.
A brand-new merch design will be launching to commemorate the birthday by renowned Australian graphic artist Dave Homer.
Information and tickets for the NYC show can be found here. Visit here for official Bon Scott merchandise.
Fresh off its stellar premiere in Los Angeles, DRAG: The Musical is making its way over to New York City for its official off-Broadway premiere. Previews begin on September 30, with its official opening on October 21.
DRAG: The Musical will make its home in off-Broadway’s New World Stages. Be sure to hold on to your wigs during this incredible performance of drag culture, fashion, family, and forgiveness.
DRAG: The Musical tells the story of two Houses competing for success and fame after a bitter split. In the wake of intense rivalry, up-and-coming Queen Alexis Gilmore opened her club, The Fishtank, and the glamorous Miss Kitty opened The Cathouse. Fueled by their individual heartbreak (and a lot of spite) for one another, the two queens do everything they can to make sure their club comes out on top, while simultaneously fighting against homophobia, transphobia, and financial struggles, even if it means scuffing their platform shoes. Old and fresh wounds open as the two see their clubs, their careers, and their beloved Houses compete for love, attention, and fame in Hollywood.
Written by drag superstar Alaska Thunderf*ck, along with critically acclaimed songwriters Thomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon, DRAG: The Musical brings drag performance culture to the next level. Unlike traditional drag, there’s only one rule: No Lip Synching Allowed. Even with this distinction, DRAG: The Musical brings the heat to the stage, featuring incredibly dynamic and energetic performances quintessential to the world of drag.
DRAG: The Musical – Billboard
DRAG: The Musical has garnered rave reviews during its West Coast runs, taking home the Broadway World Los Angeles Award for “Best New Play or Musical” and the Queerties Award for “Live Theater.” The epic cast of drag, theater, and LGBTQ+ icons features iconic drag queen and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Alaska Thunderf*ck (through 1/11/25), Jujubee, Jan Sport, Lagoona Bloo, J. Elaine Marcos and features New Kids on the Block’s, Joey McIntyre (through 11/24/24). Additional cast members will be announced shortly.
For more information and tickets to Drag: The Musical, visit their website here.
On Friday, June 21, Manhattan-based singer-songwriter Morley released her newest single, “It’s Hard to Stop.” The single is the first off of her forthcoming album, Follow the Sound, set to release on September 27.
In collaboration with her husband, Chris Bruce, “It’s Hard to Stop” is a soft, soothing recollection on the tenderness of the human condition and heartbreak.
Over the course of the last decade, Morley has received widespread critical acclaim for her contributions to the arts. Before releasing her first album, Morley worked for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, a modern dance company based in Manhattan, as a choreographer. During her tours with the dance center, she began writing and composing original music.
Morley’s style combines elements of jazz, folk, and classic Americana glued together by free-flowing improvisation. “It’s Hard to Stop” is no different. The single incorporates elements of acoustic folk and indie with her bluesy voice reminiscent of Nina Simone.
Since then, she has used her music to become a widespread advocate for social justice. Morley has performed all over the world, including for and alongside prominent activists, charities, and religious figures, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Virgin Unite. In 2019, Morley released the album Borderless Lullabies, which continues to raise funds for K-I-N-D (Kids In Need Of Defense).
Now, Morley is ready to unleash her creativity through a combination of her iconic folk and jazz-inspired sounds. Along with her husband, producer Chris Bruce, Follow The Sound has contributions from several artists and instrumentalists. Meshell Ndegeocello (bass), Shara Nova a.k.a. My Brightest Diamond (vocals), Toumani Diabaté (kora), Jon Cowherd (piano), Chris Bruce (guitar, bass), Arun & Trina Ramamurthy (violins), Jack DeBoe, Jay Bellerose and Abe Rounds (drums), and Cole Kamen (trumpet) all contributed to the highly-anticipated album.
‘It’s Hard To Stop’ arose from an improv, a stream of consciousness while Chris and I were playing in our apartment one night. Looking out the window at all those city lights got me thinking about all the dreams and tender hearts striving to have a beautiful life inside them, glimpses of our highest possibilities came to mind, and how hard it is to stop from wanting things to be different in the world than the way they are, right now.
Morley
For more information on the artist and future releases, visit their website. To Stream “It’s Hard To Stop,” click HERE.
On Friday, June 21, Wilco performed the first night of a string of three shows at the Beacon Theatre.
Opening for Wilco at the sold-out show was Brooklyn-based Cut Worms. This summer tour supports Wilco’s latest album, Cousin, released in September 2023.
The art deco interior of Beacon Theatre felt like the perfect venue for the band hailing from Chicago, a city known for its extravagant architecture. “I always remember this place because the exit signs have the Black Flag font,” frontman Jeff Tweedy joked to the crowd. “That’s how I know where I am.” The band has a new EP, Hot Sun Cool Shroud, set for release on June 28. The EP release coincides with Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, MA.
Wilco performed songs spanning 30 years of the band’s discography. There were many celebrations throughout the night, including the 20th anniversary of A Ghost Is Born and a “Happy Birthday” crowd sing-a-long for the band’s multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone. The crowd maintained high energy throughout the night, with many standing ovations and encouragement from the band along the way. “Were you singing? It sounded good.” Tweedy quipped after “Passenger Side.”
The band performed a four song encore before ending night one of their NYC run. Wilco performs again at Beacon Theatre in NYC on June 24. Their Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts runs from June 28-30, followed by a few more summer tour dates across North America.
Wilco – Beacon Theatre, NYC – Friday, June 21, 2024
Setlist: Misunderstood, Forget the Flowers, Handshake Drugs, Pittsburgh, I Am My Mother, Cruel Country, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, Meant to Be, If I Ever Was a Child, Summer Teeth, Hummingbird, Bird Without a Tail/Base of My Skull, Passenger Side, Evicted, Impossible Germany, Jesus, Etc., Whole Love, The Late Greats, Heavy Metal Drummer, I’m the Man Who Loves You
Encore: Falling Apart (Right Now), California Stars, Via Chicago, Spiders (Kidsmoke)
This fall, guitar icon Yngwie Malmsteen will kick off his 40th Anniversary Tour, taking him nationwide, with four shows in New York.
His first trip brings him to Plattsburgh at the Strand Centre on October 4th, followed by Colony Woodstock in Woodstock on the 10th. Two days later, Malmsteen will visit Buffalo’s Electric City Music Hall, with the tour concluding on November 18 at New York Cityâs Gramercy Theater.
Originally from Sweden, Yngwie Malmsteen was born into a musical family full of opera singers and classical musicians. By the age of 10, he had formed his first rock band with his childhood friend. Eventually, he began experimenting with different genres, musical styles, and techniques. Growing up, he was inspired by the unique playing styles of classical composers like Niccolo Paganini and Antonio Vivaldi, as well as the bluesy ones of Deep Purple founder and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Throughout his teen years, he combined the two genres and founded what is known as Neo-Classical Hard Rock.
In 1982, Yngwie Malmsteen came to the United States to kickstart his career. He appeared on multiple albums and performed in the hard rock band Alcatrazz. In 1984, he earned a solo deal and released his debut solo album. Rising Force. Since then, he has recorded over 22 studio albums and earned himself a reputation as one of the greatest electric guitarists of all time.
“I’m very excited to play this tour with all you guys and commemorate the launch of my solo career. It’s been an amazing journey and it still feels like it’s only beginning. I couldn’t have done it without all of you and your support throughout all these years. Looking forward to creating some magic with all of you! More is more!”
Yngwie Malmsteen
The full tour dates are listed below. For more information and tickets, fans can visit here.
Yngwie Malmsteen on Tour:
Sep. 26 – Fort Myers, FL – The Ranch Concert Hall Sep. 27 – Clearwater, FL – Capital Theater Sep. 28 – Mt Dora, FL – Mt Dora Music Hall Sep. 29 – Tallahassee, FL – The Moon Oct. 02 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater Oct. 04 – Plattsburgh, NY – Strand Center Oct. 05 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met Oct. 06 – New Haven, CT – Toads Place Oct. 07 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur Oct. 09 – York, PA – Double Barrel Roadhouse Oct. 10 – Woodstock, NY – Colony Woodstock Oct. 11 – Millville, NJ – Levoy Theater Oct. 12 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City Music Hall Oct. 13 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater Oct. 16 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater Oct. 18 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theater Oct. 19 – Dalles, OR – Granada Theater Oct. 20 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater Oct. 22 – Roseville, CA – Goldfields Oct. 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Saban Theater Oct. 25 – Anaheim, CA – Grove Oct. 26 – Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club Oct. 27 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues Oct. 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom Nov. 01 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater Nov. 02 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center Nov. 03 – Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live Nov. 04 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Nov. 05 – Dallas, TX – Trees Nov. 07 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater Nov. 08 – Lorain, OH – Lorain Place Nov. 09 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs Nov. 10 – Leesburg, VA – Tallyho Theater Nov. 14 – Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center Nov. 15 – Oakmont, PA – Oaks Theater Nov. 16 – Newton, NJ – Newton Theater Nov. 18 – New York City, NY – Gramercy
From June 14th to June 16th, the Tribeca Film Festival hosted an extraordinary event, Deniro Con, celebrating the illustrious career and 80th birthday of New York icon and Tribeca co-founder, Robert De Niro.
This special tribute brought together a remarkable lineup of De Niro’s collaborators, including Chazz Palminteri, Quentin Tarantino, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Walken, Martin Scorsese, and Nas, among others.
A Star-Studded Celebration
Deniro Con was an extraordinary gathering that honored De Niro’s extensive career and contributions to cinema. The event featured a multitude of panels, discussions, and screenings, highlighting the legendary actor’s collaborations and iconic roles. The presence of industry giants and close associates underscored De Niro’s significant impact on film and his enduring legacy.
Opening Day: “Jackie Brown” Screening and Tarantino Conversation
The festivities kicked off on June 14th with a screening of “Jackie Brown” at the SVA Theater. Presented in its original 35mm format, the screening was followed by an engaging 45-minute conversation between Quentin Tarantino and Robert De Niro. The discussion delved into De Niro’s portrayal of Louis, a character marked by his minimal dialogue but profound physicality and nuanced expressions.
Tarantino admitted to a slight regret for not giving De Niro more lines, recognizing the actor’s exceptional talent with dialogue. However, he praised De Niro’s ability to convey depth through subtle gestures and expressions, capturing the complexity of a man dulled by prison but not devoid of intelligence. They also reflected on broader filmmaking aspects, such as the importance of authentic period settings and the dynamic relationships between actors and directors. Tarantino lauded De Niro’s versatility, acknowledging how he captivates audiences across diverse roles.
Day Two: “Mean Streets” and a Dialogue with Scorsese and Nas
On June 15th, the Beacon Theatre hosted a screening of “Mean Streets,” followed by a riveting conversation featuring Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and moderated by rapper Nas. The dialogue, introduced by Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal, provided a retrospective on the prolific 50-year collaboration between Scorsese and De Niro, which began with “Mean Streets” and spanned ten films, including their latest, “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Scorsese discussed the enduring relevance of “Mean Streets,” highlighting its authentic depiction of New York City’s essence, loyalty, and immigrant experiences. He shared anecdotes about the film’s production challenges, including navigating local organized crime and funding obstacles. De Niro and Scorsese emphasized the authenticity and lasting impact of their work, comparing their cinematic influence to that of top-tier musicians in their fields.
De Niro Is an Icon: An Exhibit & Immersive Film
A central feature of Deniro Con was the exhibit “DE NIRO IS AN ICON: AN EXHIBIT & IMMERSIVE FILM,” held at Spring Studios in Tribeca. This career-spanning exhibit celebrated De Niro’s 80 years with over 300 items primarily sourced from his personal archive. The collection included rare images and videos, annotated scripts, costumes, research materials, and storyboards, offering fans a comprehensive look at his monumental career.
A standout element of the exhibit was the short film “De Niro, New York,” produced by Little Cinema and showcased within the Hexadome. This cutting-edge structure, crafted by Berlin’s Institute for Sound and Music, provided an immersive viewing experience, further highlighting De Niro’s deep connection to New York City.
Screenings Around the City
In addition to the central exhibits at Spring Studios, Deniro Con screenings took place across various theaters in New York City, including the iconic Beacon Theatre. These screenings allowed fans to revisit De Niro’s seminal works in classic cinematic settings, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere of the event.
Conclusion
Deniro Con was a fitting tribute to Robert De Niro’s monumental contributions to film and his indelible mark on the industry. Through insightful conversations, rare exhibits, and nostalgic screenings, the event encapsulated the essence of De Niro’s career, celebrating the man who has become a true icon of cinema and a beloved figure in New York City. As De Niro continues to inspire future generations, Deniro Con stands as a testament to his enduring legacy and unparalleled talent.
The Broadway Collection released their first ever documentary short film on June 6. Aimed at the travel industry, the short film emphasizes Broadway’s importance to New York culture, proving no trip to NYC is complete without a trip to the theater.
Produced by The Broadway Collection and directed by two time Emmy-nominated Jonathan Theodore Baker, the short film is the first of an ongoing video series. Known for the MSNBC films’ documentary “Serving in Secret”, Baker’s prolific career includes award winners and work on box office hits.
The film features Gavin Creel, a Tony and Olivier Award-Winning Bradway star. Following Creel, the film chronicles his journey to Broadway from childhood. Creel and Baker have been lifetime friends, from performing in their hometown of Findlay, Ohio, to the professional stage.
The documentary features actress/singer Sara Bareilles (Waitress), Tony-nominated actress Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, The Great Gatsby), director Sammi Cannold (How to Dance in Ohio), and actress/singer Jacqueline Arnold (Moulin Rouge!). Filmed at pre- and post-show hotspot Bond 45, Creel and the special guests discuss the state of Broadway in 2024.
The aid from hotels and restaurants is testament to the deep ties Broadway has to the community. The theater’s importance to New York’s culture and tourism is difficult to overstate. The Broadway Collection is dedicated to helping New York City visitors experience the theater, including Broadway and off-Broadway productions, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York City Ballet. The Collection has tickets to suit various tastes and budgets, and has deep connections to the professional travel industry.
Kommuna Lux, the acclaimed ‘Odesa Urban Folk’ band from Ukraine, is set to embark on a 30-city US charity tour this Summer, blending thrilling Klezmer and Ukrainian folk music to raise funds for humanitarian causes back home.
Just as the streets of their hometown of Odesa are rich with nostalgia and a diverse, bohemian Black Sea coastal vibe, Kommuna Lux’s melodies are filled with dazzling rhythms, refreshing anarchy, and plenty of joie de vivre! These conservatory-trained musicians combine traditional Klezmer, Balkan, and Urban Chanson, with a dash of Ukrainian Folk and inject it with rocket fuel for a high-energy Big Band sound from the bygone days of speakeasies and rum runners.
The first stretch of the tour will bring this unique ensemble to leading venues in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York and New York City. Performances will including Drom in NYC (June 21), Live at the Falcon in Marlboro (June 23), The Levitt/AMP Concert Series in Utica (June 24) and Ithaca’s Unitarian Church (June 25).
Leading Kommuna Lux is Bagrat Tsurkan, whose hot buttered voice and nonstop energy compel everyone to the dance floor. The remaining band, Volodymyr Gitin (clarinet), Oleg Vasianovich, (accordion), Andrei Okhramovich (trumpet), Yaroslav Besh (trombone), Viktor Kirilov (acoustic guitar), and Sergei Poltorak (percussion), miraculously manage to play with perfection while creating equally dizzying energy on stage. Watch an example of their live show here.
Kommuna Lux has been fundraising at their shows since 2022 and raised $16,000 in donations on their fall 2023 US tour. They created KMLX, a 501-c3 charity, after their first US tour, ensuring that 100% of donations received at their concerts are used for humanitarian aid. Virtual donations can be made on the website kmlx.org
On Sunday. June 16, 2024, the 77th Tony Awards took place in Lincoln Centerâs David H. Koch Theater in New York City, celebrating the achievements of Broadway during the 2023-2024 season. 26 awards for a variety of categories were given out during the three-hour celebration, which was streamed on Paramount+ and CBS.com. Naturally, the night had a healthy dose of star-studded performances alongside some over-the-top theatrics.
Ariana DeBose hosting the Tony Awards Show. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
Stereophonic won the most awards of the night, with a total of five out of the 13 they were nominated for, including best play, best scenic design of a play and best sound design of a play. The Outsiders and Merrily We Roll Along both took home four awards each, with The Outsiders winning the coveted best musical award.
Other notable successes were Appropriate, winning best revival of a play, and Suffs, winning best original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theatre.
Jeremy Strong accepting the Tony Award for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for “An Enemy of the People.” Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Production
The night produced several special moments for both the award winners and the viewers at home. Kara Young was notably the first Black performer to ever be nominated for a Tony Award three years in a row. The third time truly was the charm, as Young won this year for the first time. A visibly surprised Daniel Radcliffe won his first Tony Award after previously acting in five separate Broadway shows, and gave an emotional acceptance speech that was capped off with a heartfelt thank-you to his parents, his wife and his son. Hillary Rodham Clinton even got onto the stage to introduce the performance of Suffs, a musical she produced, where she joked about the difficulties that come with making change.
Daniel Radcliffe accepting the Tony Award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical “Merrily We Roll Along” Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
Between the awards, performances were given throughout the night by Jay Z and Alicia Keys, the company of Hell’s Kitchen, the company of Merrily We Roll Along, host of the night, Ariana DeBose and many more.
This year was DeBose’s third year in a row of hosting the Tony Awards. Due to the at-the-time Writers Guild of America strike, DeBose hosted last year’s ceremony entirely script-free. Her return this year was a mark of the quality she upheld last year, and she delivered once again. DeBose even opened up the show with the night’s first performance.
The American Theatre Wingâs Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Best Revival of a Musical
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Book, Music & Lyrics
Scott Brown & Anthony King
Merrily We Roll Along– Winner
The Who’s Tommy
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Days of Wine and Roses
Here Lies Love
The Outsiders
Stereophonic
Suffs– Winner
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
William Jackson Harper, Uncle Vanya Leslie Odom, Jr., Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch Liev Schreiber, Doubt: A Parable Jeremy Strong, An Enemy of the People – Winner Michael Stuhlbarg, Patriots
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Prayer for the French Republic Jessica Lange, Mother Play Rachel McAdams, Mary Jane Sarah Paulson, Appropriate – Winner Amy Ryan, Doubt: A Parable
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Brody Grant, The Outsiders Jonathan Groff, Merrily We Roll Along – Winner Dorian Harewood, The Notebook Brian d’Arcy James, Days of Wine and Roses Eddie Redmayne, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Eden Espinosa, Lempicka Maleah Joi Moon, Hell’s Kitchen – Winner Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses Maryann Plunkett, The Notebook Gayle Rankin, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Will Brill, Stereophonic – Winner Eli Gelb, Stereophonic Jim Parsons, Mother Play Tom Pecinka, Stereophonic Corey Stoll, Appropriate
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Doubt: A Parable Juliana Canfield, Stereophonic Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play Sarah Pidgeon, Stereophonic Kara Young, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch– Winner
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Roger Bart, Back To The Future: The Musical Joshua Boone, The Outsiders Brandon Victor Dixon, Hell’s Kitchen Sky Lakota-Lynch, The Outsiders Daniel Radcliffe, Merrily We Roll Along – Winner Steven Skybell, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Shoshana Bean, Hell’s Kitchen Amber Iman, Lempicka Nikki M. James, Suffs Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Monty Python’s Spamalot Kecia Lewis, Hell’s Kitchen – Winner Lindsay Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along Bebe Neuwirth, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
Best Scenic Design of a Play
dots, Appropriate dots, An Enemy of the People Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch David Zinn, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding David Zinn, Stereophonic– Winner
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, The Outsiders Robert Brill and Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen Takeshi Kata, Water for Elephants David Korins, Here Lies Love Riccardo Hernández and Peter Nigrini, Lempicka Tim Hatley and Finn Ross, Back To The Future: The Musical Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club– Winner
Best Costume Design of a Play
Dede Ayite, Appropriate Dede Ayite, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding – Winner Enver Chakartash, Stereophonic Emilio Sosa, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch David Zinn, An Enemy of the People
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Hell’s Kitchen Linda Cho, The Great Gatsby – Winner David Israel Reynoso, Water for Elephants Tom Scutt, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Paul Tazewell, Suffs
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, An Enemy of the People Amith Chandrashaker, Prayer for the French Republic Jiyoun Chang, Stereophonic Jane Cox, Appropriate – Winner Natasha Katz, Grey House
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brandon Stirling Baker, Illinoise Isabella Byrd, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Natasha Katz, Hell’s Kitchen Bradley King and David Bengali, Water for Elephants Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim, The Outsiders– Winner
Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington and Stefania Bulbarella, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Leah Gelpe, Mary Jane Tom Gibbons, Grey House Bray Poor and Will Pickens, Appropriate Ryan Rumery, Stereophonic– Winner
Best Sound Design of a Musical
M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer, Here Lies Love Kai Harada, Merrily We Roll Along Nick Lidster for Autograph, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club Gareth Owen, Hell’s Kitchen Cody Spencer, The Outsiders– Winner
Best Direction of a Play
Daniel Aukin, Stereophonic – Winner Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane Kenny Leon, Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch Lila Neugebauer, Appropriate Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Best Direction of a Musical
Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along Michael Greif, Hell’s Kitchen Leigh Silverman, Suffs Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants Danya Taymor, The Outsiders– Winner
Best Choreography
Annie-B Parson, Here Lies Love Camille A. Brown, Hell’s Kitchen Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders Justin Peck, Illinoise – Winner Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll, Water for Elephants
Best Orchestrations
Timo Andres, Illinoise Will Butler and Justin Craig, Stereophonic Justin Levine, Matt Hinkley and Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), The Outsiders Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, Hell’s Kitchen Jonathan Tunick, Merrily We Roll Along– Winner
Playbill and the Times Square Alliance announce their third annual Pride in Times Square celebration. The eagerly awaited lineup consists of an interactive pride exhibit, a broadway disco party, and live performances. From June 28 to 29, displays of activism and celebration will be available for New Yorkers for free admission.
Tricia Baron
The Times Square Alliance has worked to improve and promote Times Square since 1992. From working to keep the neighborhood clean and safe to promoting local businesses, the Alliance has had a profound impact on Times Square and the surrounding area.
Founded in 1884, Playbill has been a long standing symbol of theater and the arts. Playbill magazine is distributed to every Broadway theatre, most Off-Broadway theaters, and regional theaters and fine arts institutions in over 24 cities across the country.
Pride NYC is dedicated to upholding New York’s tradition of diverse community. Through inspirational, educational, and commemoratory LGBTQ+ events, Pride NYC offers opportunities to gather in activism, protest, celebration, and advocacy. Volunteers are central to NYC Pride’s operation, and people intersted in volunteering can fill out the following form.
Valerie Terranova
Pride in Times Square’s Main Stage Performances will be kicked off on Friday, June 28, with a Broadway Pride Block Party. Saturday morning, members of the New York Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Mayorâs Office of Equity & Racial Justice (MOERJ), NYC Unity Project, and more kick off Summer Youth Employment Program (SYED) pride. Grubhub and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s pride celebration will follow, offering funds to LGBT and allied bars and restaurants.
From June 28 to 29, ViiV Healthcare will bring an interactive double decker bus into Times Square. Afterwards, the bus will be featured in NYC’s Pride March down 5th Avenue on June 30.
The next scheduled event is a performance by LBGTQ+ artists, presented by ViiV Healthcare. Finally, the Times Square Alliance will ignite the night with their third annual Big Broadway Disco. The large scale street party invites Broadway enthusiasts to dance to classic and contemporary songs and performances. DJs, performers, and and vibrant costumes will take on Times Square on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 5:15. More information is available at the following link, and all the events are free.
