Posts Tagged ‘Theater District’

Off-Broadway program offers support to actors with kids

Off-Broadway program offers support to actors with kids
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The Playwrights Realm production stands out for its support of cast and crew members with children.


Hamilton cast draws voter registration crowd

Hamilton cast draws voter registration crowd
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Cast members from the hit musical “Hamilton” drew crowds as they registered people to vote.


Schools with computer science blaze trail ahead of city’s plan

Schools with computer science blaze trail ahead of city's plan
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In mid-September, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to bring computer science education to all of the city’s public schools within the next 10 years. Computer science, the study of how computers and their programs are created, is a complex subject, but an integral one as the worldwide economy becomes increasingly […]


Characters suit up for Halloween

Characters suit up for Halloween
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Despite summer arrests, more would-be costumed characters flock to Times Square.


Theater community raises funds to combat HIV/AIDS

Theater community raises funds to combat HIV/AIDS
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Every year, the historic theater district transforms into a flea market to raise funds against HIV/AIDS.


East Meets West: Taiwanese Actress Debuts Off-Broadway

East Meets West: Taiwanese Actress Debuts Off-Broadway
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Living between American culture and Taiwanese culture, a new actress in off-Broadway found the contradiction not only in the character she played, but in her real life.


‘Billy Elliot’ to Close on Broadway, Leaving Ballet Girls Dancing in the Dark

'Billy Elliot' to Close on Broadway, Leaving Ballet Girls Dancing in the Dark
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The latest victim of the changing landscape of Broadway, Billy Elliot will close in January next year. The announcement came just two weeks after auditions were held for the roles of the ballet girls.