Courtesy of Wikipedia.org The Roseland Ballroom (also referred to as Roseland Dance City) is a multipurpose hall, in a converted ice skating rink, with a colorful ballroom dancing pedigree, in New York City's theater district, on West 52nd Street. The venue can accommodate 3,200 standing (with an additional 300 upstairs), 2,500 for a dance party, between 1,300 and 1,500 in theater style, 800-1,000 for a sit-down dinner, and 1,500 for a buffet and dancing. The quirky venue has hosted everything, from a Hillary Clinton birthday party, to annual gay circuit parties, to movie premieres, to musical performances from all genres. It is best known after the American singer Fiona Apple threw her infamous tantrum during her concert at the venue in 2000. The rear of the venue faces West 53rd Street and the Ed Sullivan Theater. It is seen virtually every time that comedian David Letterman has outside antics during taping of the Late Show with David Letterman beside his theater (prompting various attempts to paint the industrial-looking wall to make it look better on national television). Roseland Ballroom History Roseland was founded initially in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1917 by Louis Brecker with financing by Frank Yuengling of the D. G. Yuengling & Son beer family. In 1919, they moved the venue to 1658 Broadway at 51st Street in New York. It was a "whites only" dance club called the "home of refined dancing", famed for the "society orchestra" groups that played there, starting with Sam Lanin and his Ipana Troubadours. The all-white, ballroom-dancing atmosphere of the club gradually changed with the ascendance in popularity of hot jazz, as played by African American bands on the New York nightclub scene. The Fletcher Henderson band played at Roseland in the 1920s and 1930s. Louis Armstrong, Count Basie (with his "Roseland Shuffle"), and Chick Webb followed with their orchestras. Other major-name bandleaders who played the venue included Vincent Lopez, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller. Many big-band performances were broadcast live from Roseland by radio networks; recordings survive of several NBC broadcasts of 1940, featuring the young Ella Fitzgerald fronting the Chick Webb band. Brecker popularized marathon dancing until it was banned, staged female prizefights, yo-yo exhibitions, sneezing contests, and dozens of highly publicized jazz weddings with couples who met at the club. As the club grew older, Brecker attempted to formalize the dancing more by having hostesses dance for 11¢ a dance or $1.50 a half-hour with tuxedoed bouncers (politely known as "housemen") keeping order. It was to work its way into stories by Ring Lardner, Sherwood Anderson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and John O'Hara. Roseland's Current 52nd Street History The original New York Roseland was torn down in 1956 and it moved to its new venue on West 52nd, a building that Brecker earlier had converted from an ice-skating rink to a roller-skating rink. It had been built in 1922 at a cost of $800,000 by the Iceland ice-skating franchise. A thousand skaters showed up on opening night at the 80-by-200-foot rink on November 29, 1922. Iceland went bankrupt in 1932 and the rink opened as the Gay Blades Ice Rink. Brecker took it over in the 1950s and converted it to roller-skating. Time magazine described the new Roseland's opening interior as a "purple-and-cerise tentlike décor that creates a definite harem effect." Brecker attempted to maintain its ballroom dancing style, banning rock and roll and disco. In 1974 Brecker told The New York Times, "Cheek-to-cheek dancing, that's what this place is all about." Brecker sold the building in 1981 to Albert Ginsberg. Under the new owners the Roseland began regularly scheduled "disco nights", which gave rise to a period when it was considered a dangerous venue and neighborhood menace. In 1984, a teenager was shot to death on the dance floor. In 1990, after Utah tourist Brian Watkins was killed in the subway, four of the eight suspects (members of the FTS gang) were found partying at Roseland. As a result, Roseland discontinued the "disco nights". Its low-rise three-story structure on top of the quarter-acre dance floor in the middle of midtown Manhattan has stirred concerns over its being torn down for redevelopment. In 1996, a new owner, Laurence Ginsberg, filed plans to tear down the venue and replace it with a 42-story, 459-unit apartment building. A spokesman for Ginsberg said the filing was to "beat a deadline for new, more stringent earthquake codes, which went into effect earlier" in 1996. The interior space has been subsequently renovated.
Restaurateurs and Nightlife impresarios Dave Casey and Philip Quilter are bringing a sophisticated Restaurant and Events Lounge, Suite 36, to Midtown Manhattan. Named after the private suites that line the parameter and mezzanine of the space, this multi-functional venue will offer a relaxed yet refined setting to enjoy favorite athletic pastimes, dining and exciting Nightlife programming. In addition to sports viewings and intimate gatherings within our suites, the venue Suite 36 allows for various entertainment options from social to business events. In conjunction, Suite 36 houses a separate juice bar, "Pulp NYC" which will serve carefully curated fresh juice combinations throughout the day, to support both body and soul.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, the high-end cabaret and jazz club the Metropolitan Room brings the best in live music to New York City. Fabulous award-winning performers take the stage in an intimate 115-seat atmosphere reminiscent of the golden age of cabaret. The Friday night open mic event, Metrojam, features a lineup of up-and-coming performers as well as the Metrojam House Band, and the venue has also been known to host a fun night of stand-up comedy.
Times Square's Oldest New Cocktail Lounge & Piano Bar, brought to you by The Boys of Ward III. Live entertainment, a selection of Rum & Whisk(e)y, extraordinary cocktails, 365 days/year from 12pm-4am.
Manhattan Center Productions specializes in providing production services to clients with high expectations. MCP offers two HD television studios, two acclaimed recording studios, a sound stage for film scores and all of the production support needed to fulfill our clients' visions. MCP has full connectivity to the Hammerstein Ballroom as well, allowing for large televised concerts, award shows, and specialty entertainment events to be produced and broadcast with expertise and great ease. Utilizing this uncommon array of assets, MCP is also engaged in artist development, music publishing and the creation of branded quality entertainment content. Whatever the need, MCP can meet it, and more.
At Meridian 23 we are just getting started. Bands, DJ's, and artists of many kinds are going to be part of what we have to offer. If you haven't yet, come check out our beautiful space, and keep an eye on our expanding programming. we have very tasty specialty cocktails and are now starting to serve our Street Cart inspired Tapas menu...bite sized morsels of goodness. Meridian 23 is also available for private parties from smaller birthday events in a private room to rental of the entire bar. Email [email protected] with inquiries. For general questions email [email protected] See you soon folks...
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Threshold Recording Studios NYC is a world renown premier recording studio staffed with award winning Music Producers & Engineers located in Manhattan's unparalleled midtown west neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen. Threshold has been providing its legendary recording & production services since 1997 & excels in producing original, radio ready songs with developing musicians & established artists of ALL AGES. Threshold is the perfect fit for Singers, Songwriters & Bands, Networks, Labels & Brands. Hourly, Daily, and "all in" Per Song rates & packages available. Music Production & Film Location services. Voice Over. Grand Piano. Give us a call and let's create the perfect production together! Gift Certificates available Partial Client List: Something Rotten! Kinky Boots Duran Duran Ron Carter Rob Thomas Disney ABC CBS Columbia Records Smokey Robinson Aaron Comess Aaron Neville Andrew S. 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The ASCAP Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that gives scholarships and awards to individuals, and grants to fellow 501c3 non-profit organizations. Our programs are designed to meet one or more of the following goals: to enhance and promote music education for students; to provide recognition for the achievements of American music creators; to provide opportunities for professional development of emerging composers and songwriters; to provide communities with access to music and music therapy; to provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that share our goals and focus. *For detailed information on TAF's programs and partnerships, please visit our website. www.ascapfoundation.org
WE ARE BMF BMF Media Group is an agency collective of highly inventive Cultural Engineers specializing in the areas of brand marketing, event design, production, sponsorships, promotions, talent management, music publicity and booking and content creation. OUR APPROACH We ideate innovative ways to tell a brand's story and align them with relevant cultural movements, transforming them into palpable and share-worthy experiences. Our goal: to build interesting experiences that have depth while never losing sight of the audience and brand message. OUR METHOD Art, architecture, fashion, music, interior design, video and cutting-edge technology are all mediums BMF draws from in the pursuit of creating the perfect immersive environment. We layer social and PR strategies as needed to amplify and extend the reach of the project to a wider audience.
Interested in joining Voices of Gotham? Visit our website at http://voicesofgotham.org or email [email protected] for details, and come to our next rehearsal! We rehearse weekly on Thursdays at the Metro Baptist Church, located at 410 W 40th Street (off of 9th Ave) -- just a short walk from Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square (A/C/E/N/Q/R/1/2/3/7). Come sing with us, and be sure to stay for the afterglow!
Rogue Music was born in 1983. It began as an attempt to sell a Prophet 5 by keyboardist Dick Michaels of the New York City band Rogue. The keyboard was difficult to sell for cash, but easy to trade for a tape deck, guitar, and bass. Well, the bass came in handy, but not the guitar and tape deck. Once again a trade was made and so on and so on until today, we believe we sell more used gear than any single store in the world. As our business grew trends have come and gone. First it was guitars, then it was keyboards, then analog synths, then vintage studio gear, now it's guitars again. While the emphasis has been on used gear, along the way we have picked up many new lines. For items we don't stock we can usually get you a good price though one of our partner stores. In order to ensure that our used gear is in tip-top shape, we have a fully authorized service department that checks out everything we buy and makes all necessary repairs. Our repair department is staffed by expert technicians and is authorized by Akai, Roland, Korg, Yamaha and others.
Big Foote Music + Sound was formed as an independent creative studio of musicians, composers, trained ears and sonic samurais. Purveyors of the finest ear candy since 1994.
We are in our fifth year of operation with faculty members who are associated with renowned conservatories and universities such as NYU, The New School, Columbia University, Manhattan School Of Music, and Julliard.
E Three is a production and talent collective based out of Times Square – NYC. By combining the highest quality acts for Corporate Events along with a focused team of Event Producers specializing in customer service, E Three has quickly become the first phone to call to make when hosting an event. Boasting exclusive performance Troupes such as Fusion, Rock & Soul, the E3 All-Stars, Encore Soul, Elite, Digital Soul, EVE (Electric Violin Ensembles), and solo performers such as MC Mike D., MC Hydro, DJ Dre, DJ Tommy Tunes and DJ Double P, we will provide your event with a strong musical foundation for dancing and interaction. Then enhance the stage and dance floor with one of our Production packages or have us hire a Celebrity Entertainer (Name Act) to surprise your guests. Lastly, choose from hundreds of other entertainment concepts such as casinos, arcades, carnivals, magicians, break dancers, photo stations, game shows, food trucks, character performers, cirque-styled acts and more to add some spice. Everything provided by E Three will always be accompanied by our friendly and accommodating staff. Try the E Three experience and you will quickly find out how much fun planning a party can be!
Founded by Susan Wadsworth in 1961, Young Concert Artists, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and developing the careers of extraordinary classical musicians. Winners of our annual Auditions are presented in recitals in the Young Concert Artists Series in New York, Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center, and at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, and receive management services, booking of concert appearances through the United States and abroad, publicity, promotional materials and career guidance for three or more years. Famous Alumni include violinists Pinchas Zukerman, Ani Kavafian, Ida Kavafian, and Chee-Yun; pianists Murray Perahia, Emanuel Ax, Richard Goode, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Christopher O’Riley, Jeremy Denk and Olli Mustonen; flutists Paula Robison and Eugenia Zukerman; the St. Lawrence and Borromeo String Quartets; cellists Fred Sherry and Carter Brey; soprano Dawn Upshaw; andcomposers Kevin Puts and Mason Bates. For more information, visit www.yca.org To find out how to audition, visit www.yca.org/auditions Follow us on twitter! @yca_music
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This beautiful home for classic theatre in the heart of Times Square became a dream come true when it opened for performances on June 30, 2000. Redesigned and painstakingly restored by a team of architects, designers, historic preservationists and skilled artisans, this magnificent space is the perfect home for Roundabout Theatre Company to present high quality theatre to audiences from New York and all over the world. This display offers a glimpse at the efforts that went into this historic and remarkable transformation.
This fall, one of America's greatest musical comedies is docking at Broadway's beautifully restored Lyric Theatre in the heart of Times Square! With the biggest orchestra on Broadway and a 30-member cast of New York's most talented singers and dancers, ON THE TOWN tells the story of three sailors on a whirlwind musical tour of the city that never sleeps. With just 24 hours of shore leave, they’re eager to experience all that New York City has to offer… including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams. Directed by Tony® winner JOHN RANDO (Urinetown, A Christmas Story) and choreographed by Emmy® winner JOSHUA BERGASSE ("Smash"), this big, brassy musical comedy features a beloved LEONARD BERNSTEIN score, lyrics by COMDEN AND GREEN, and breathtaking dancing inspired by the original JEROME ROBBINS choreography. Arriving on Broadway following a critically acclaimed out-of-town run, ON THE TOWN is “one of those rare revivals that remind us what a hit show was originally all about” (The New York Times). Come see what all the buzz is about, and spend a spectacular evening… ON THE TOWN!
THE LIBERTY THEATER THE LIBERTY THEATER was constructed in 1904 and served as a theater from 1904 until 1933. Throughout the 70's and 80's it was used as a movie theater. In 2007 the Benmoha family won the bid to renovate and operate this highly coveted New York landmark. After four years and a multi million dollar renovation THE LIBERTY THEATER will open in September 2011 featuring a restaurant and spectacular event space ideal for events, fashion shows, film, television, top DJs, or any event that requires a unique and memorable venue, world class cuisine and impeccable service. THE TIMES SQUARE HOSPITALITY GROUP With the opening of THE LIBERTY THEATER venue comes the formation of the Times Square Hospitality Group. A partnership of established owner, operators, and designers with a view to creating a lifestyle, marketing, branding and event company, in the heart of the revitalized and renovated Times Square District. Night life and restaurant veteran Mark Baker has teamed up with producer and designer Ray Trosa, who has co-founded the Times Square Hospitality Group. Located in the heart of the newly renovated Times Square District is New York's newest and most spectacular event space THE LIBERTY THEATER. Constructed in 1904, THE LIBERTY THEATER was home to some of the world's greatest shows and the stars that performed there. The Rogers Brothers in Paris, Little Johnny Jones, Lady Be Good, Tip-Toes and stars such as Gus and Max Rogers, Fred and Adele Astaire, George M. Cohan, and Jeannette MacDonald all graced THE LIBERTY stage. This piece of New York history was acquired by the Benmoha family in 2007 with a commitment to bring the theater back to it's former glory. A century later and a multimillion dollar renovation by Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs and THE LIBERTY THEATER shines again under the direction of the newly formed Times Square Hospitality Group. The venue features dramatic cathedral ceilings, the original theater boxes and moldings, sweeping balconies and a giant stage thats hosts a large bar-lounge with a view of the entire venue. The space can be divided to host dinners, parties and events for 15-1,500 people. A fully equipped kitchen with sumptuous cuisine. RAY TROSA Ray Trosa and Sir Decor Designs entered the New York design scene in 2001 with innovative and unprecedented concepts for all hospitality forums, primarily focusing on night clubs, restaurants, hotels and high-end residential projects. With a fresh outlook, Sir Decor Designs reshaped the aesthetic appeal of some of New York City's premiere venues including 9 Restaurant, System, TSQ and more. Ray has brought innovative concepts and modern elements to THE LIBERTY THEATER, yet keeping the original feel of the landmark building. As part of Ray's overall vision for the neighborhood, he has co-created The Times Square Hospitality Group and is currently designing the 47th street restaurant and night club Mecca that will open in spring 2012. MARK BAKER Nicknamed The Godfather of New York nightlife, Mark brings 25 years of glamorous and celebrity nightlife experience to the table. Owner and operator of world renowned venues such as LOTUS, THE DOUBLE 7, BUDDHA BAR, MANSION, LIFE and many more. Mark and his events company, CI-5 Inc. will produce and direct spectacular events at THE LIBERTY THEATER, as well as overseeing the marketing and public relations of the group. Mark's relationship with the world of celebrity, fashion, film and entertainment adds an exciting element to this unique and exciting venue. WILLIAM CURRAN Founder of Curran Affair Events, William has over 20 years experience in Event Planning, Catering and all aspects of the Hospitality Industry. William's client list reads like a who's who of New York glamour and style. HBO, Sex and the City, Louis Vuitton and The Leary Foundation to name a few. William has also been featured on many TV shows about the hospitality business, including the Food Network's Behind The Bash. His professional approach and attention to service is a great addition to the LIBERTY and TSHG team. SOUND AND TECH Sound powered by the Award wining SBS Slammer. www.sbsdesigns.com - www.systemsbyshorty.com The venue is 24,000 square feet of usable space divided between the stage, main floor, restaurant, and mezzanine. Seating capacity of approximately 600 people and total capacity of 1,500 people. The sound system is custom built by award winning and internationally renowned sound guru SBS Shorty. SBS has applied his magic to The Liberty Theater using state-of-the-art custom hi-fi sound and equipment, including The 6 point Hifi analog SBS SLAMMER that is loaded with state-of-the-art Faital Drivers from Italy. The venue also features three large projectors and screens, fourteen interactive HD monitors, LED lighting and motorized rigging points. LIBERTY THEATER 234 West 42nd Street Herts & Tallant, 1904 In an age when most playhouses were decorated in exotic foreign styles, whether they be Moorish, Rococo, or Renaissance, the patriotic motifs of Klaw and Erlanger's Liberty Theatre must have been a welcome sight to students of theatre design. Flanking the two sets of double doors that led into the playhouse were two columns called caryatids. Carved in the shape of figures meant to represent "Comedy" and "Song," they defined the Liberty as a house for lighter entertainment. At the top of the facade was a relief carving of the famous Liberty Bell surmounted by an American eagle with it's wings spread wide. Inside, the box office was located in a thirty foot vestibule treated in old gold and aluminum and covered by a huge oval dome. Embossed leather doors opened into a larger interior foyer. This fifty foot lobby, decorated in old gold, amber and ivory, featured a wide staircase to the two balconies and gave access to another promenade behind the orchestra seats. Gold eagles and Liberty Bells gleamed high on each side of the theater, framed by ivory colored decorative carvings, soft amber walls, and crowned by a Colonial style ceiling dome. Downstairs, two different lounges provided conveniences for patrons. Ladies could retire in very feminine decorated with green, ivory and gold pansy designs, while gentlemen enjoyed the masculine surroundings of watered oak and Spanish leather. The comedy team of Gus and Max Rogers opened the Liberty Theatre eater on October 14, 1904 with a musical farce The Rogers Brothers in Paris. Some of the theaters' more viable productions include Polly of the Circus in 1907 and the 1912 drama Milestones. Kern, Kaufman, Cohan and Gershwin created a series of memorable shows that kept the Liberty's lights blazing in the twenties. A year later Gershwin returned to the liberty with one of the decade's landmark musicals. Lady Be Good starred Fred and Adele Astaire and introduced such standards as the tittle song and the syncopated delight "Fascinating Rhythm." It played 184 times. Bill Robinson and Adelaide Hall opened in the smash hit Blackbirds of 1928 and were featured in the Liberty's success, 1930's Brown Buddies. The Liberty's legitimate career ended on March 18, 1933 when Masks and Faces closed after a single performance. Like the other theaters on the block, the Liberty screened movies for the next five decades, finally going dark as the redevelopment of 42nd street began. With little commercial demand or another small, two-balcony playhouse, it was generally accepted that the Liberty would not be restored to theatrical use. But when a decrepit, run down venue was sought for a limited run of T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land in late 1996, the Liberty wound up with it's first theatrical booking in sixty three years.
Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wished For!” (NBC-TV)
TIMES SCARE is a year-round haunted attraction located in the heart of New York City at 42nd and 8th Ave in one of the most haunted buildings in the nation. Times Scare was created out of the ghosts of New York City's past to bring brave souls face to face with one of the most historically haunted buildings in the United States. If these walls could talk, they would whisper tales of horror and intrigue that trace back to the crematorium that operated here in the roaring 20's and the dark echoes of old Times Square's bawdy past. We resurrected this space, these ghosts, to remind you that some things never die and that these walls are waiting, waiting to hear their next grisly tale. Come, enjoy the delicious food and the liquid courage our cocktails provide. You'll need them. The Haunted House is waiting right upstairs. If you dare... And if you need some extra encouragement, stop by the Kill Bar for some liquid courage! Whether you are braving the haunted house or just stopping by to drink you won't want to miss this unique venue on your next trip...we're dying to serve you!
DAMES AT SEA is a tap-happy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award® nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas), this gem of a show has been reimagined for the bright lights of Broadway and taken to glamorous and spectacular new heights! Featuring rollicking tap dancing, love at first sight, joyful music and a boatload of laughs, this glittering musical extravaganza has everything you need for an unforgettable night at the theatre. Sweep your glooms away with DAMES AT SEA! Starring: John Bolton as The Captain and Hennesey, Mara Davi as Joan, Danny Gardner as Lucky, Eloise Kropp as Ruby, Laurence Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as Mona Kent, and Cary Tedder as Dick.
MAN IN THE MOON Written by Pearse Elliott Directed by Tony Devlin Cast: Ciaran Nolan Pearse Elliott’s fearless comedy about suicide in Northern Ireland rockets to NY for its U.S. premiere courtesy of West Belfast’s Brassneck Theatre (“My Night with George” in 2011). Elliott’s hilarious rollercoaster ride, with Ciaran Nolan in a tour de force performance, has been seen at numerous suicide prevention conventions across Ireland where many have asserted the play has the potential to save lives. Filled with trademark Belfast sarcasm, it’s another example of how a message of hope can be forged from darkness and pain.
WELCOME TO HITSVILLE, USA! MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This exhilarating show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy's incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and so many more. Featuring all the classics you love, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack that changed America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, it finally comes to Broadway in the season's most anticipated world-premiere event, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL... Get ready, 'cause here we come!
HONEYMOON has the critics falling in love as it brings unbeatable comedy and sky-high romance to Broadway! Ben Brantley of The New York Times says this Critics’ Pick is, “IRRESISTIBLE,” cheering, “IT’S EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT TO BE!” And Time Out New York calls it, “TOO DAMN FUN,” with, “MUSICAL CRAFT AND DEPTH," from 3-time Tony Award® winner JASON ROBERT BROWN (The Bridges of Madison County, The Last Five Years, Parade). The show tells the story of Jack, a Brooklynite with an extreme fear of marriage, who finally gets up the nerve to ask his girlfriend Betsy to marry him. But when smooth-talking gambler Tommy — looking for a second chance at love — falls head-over-heels for Betsy, Jack must go to extreme heights to win back the love of his life. A romantic romp from New York to Vegas to Hawaii, HONEYMOON is non-stop, laugh-out-loud Broadway fun! Tony Danza (“Who’s the Boss?,” “Taxi”), Tony® nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin) and Brynn O’Malley (Annie) star in this uproarious new musical about the crazy things we do for love. HONEYMOON IN VEGAS played its final performance on Broadway on April 5, 2015. National Tour starring Tony Danza to come in 2016. More details on the way!
Now on Broadway! From the the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon – and the producer of Avenue Q and In the Heights – comes something original... something fresh... Something Rotten!, a world-premiere musical comedy about the musical comedy that started it all. Welcome to the ‘90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self... and all that jazz. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point!
Telsey + Company, founded in 1988, is an award-winning organization of casting professionals in New York City, with local, regional, national, and international clientele. With projects spanning all mediums of performance art (film, television, theatre, commercials, dance, and more), we are dedicated to the artistic integrity of our projects by closely collaborating with creative teams and producers to provide the best service possible through in-depth casting searches of all kinds. Founded on the principles of professionalism, reliability, efficiency, and innovative thinking, our staff is proud to be associated with the Casting Society of America and uphold the expectation of contributing to the entertainment industry through creative and intelligent casting.
Join us for an extraordinary night of rhythmic heart pumping dance sessions, Blending the sounds of Africa, curetted by the best DJ’s ranging from NYC and abroad. Come experience the sounds from all corners of Africa, transposed to the famous, energetic beats of the Caribbean. Merging both worlds into a night that will leave you entertained with each sensational and enticing set. Come and be entertained with percussions of African and Caribbean sounds meshed with the best ambiance NYC has to offer. A night with us ensures you are entertained, considered and always included. It will be an ultimate night of class and universal rhythms echoing the heart beat of African and Caribbean cultures.