October 2025 - The Theater District, NYC: As the Broadway community is at the center of a divided nation - federal funds being eliminated and cut in many cases and costs rising each year to produce first rate productions - the Drama League made it quite clear at its annual benefit gala in the theater district the message to the aspiring next generation of stage performers is to work hard, stay focused and stay on the path to follow your dreams - as the theater needs you now more than ever. The benefit presented a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community - Broadway stars, alumni artists, directors and producers all gathering together. NYC VIBE caught up with the talented and motivated theatrical producer Lia Vollack who was being honored by her peers on this night. Lia graduated high school at the age of 15 and then started her rich career first as a music recording engineer leading to her time as head of Worldwide Music of Theatrical for Sony Pictures Entertainment in California. The Drama League is the preeminent creative development home for directors, offering access and opportunity to them, their collaborators, and the audiences they inspire across the world. #broadway #broadwayisback #broadwaynews #broadwayfans #mjthemusical #beetlejuicethemusical #buenavistasocialclub #liberation #dramaleague @DramaLeagueNYC @MJtheMusical @liberationbway @BeetlejuiceTheMusical @BuenaVistaSocialClubMusical
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The Drama League’s Mission Remains Undeterred, Uplifting Broadway's Artists, Directors & Producers

October 2025 - Soho House - Meatpacking District, New York City Global fashion icon and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg has just endorsed the Oscar®-qualifying short documentary Darkness to Light: When Technology Heals Generations when she hosted an intimate private screening and discussion in New York in celebration of visionary filmmaker and technologist Victoria Bousis and Executive Producer Elodie Yung. Written, directed, and produced by Victoria Bousis, a Greek-American filmmaker and AI expert and executive produced by Elodie Yung, the film details Bousis’s journey to Cambodia earlier this year, marking the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide. Through the power of virtual reality, Bousis uses immersive storytelling to educate young Cambodians about their country’s history - and to explore how technology can bridge generations of trauma and healing that catalyzed global policy change to reunify families. NYC VIBE was invited by Victoria to the screening and to spend time discussing Darkness to Light which has officially qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards® in the Documentary Short category and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Bousis, a recipient of a Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association and a Commendation from the City of Los Angeles, is also in the running for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards for her interactive PC game and and VR game Stay Alive My Son: A True Story About A Father’s Search for His Son - a true narrative rooted in the refugee experience and based on the acclaimed book by Pin Yathay. @UME_STUDIOS @vicbousis
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts Private Screening of Oscar®-Qualifying Documentary Darkness To Light

October 2025 - Lincoln Center, NY: Ragtime is back on Broadway—a towering musical event that makes the story of America feel both intimate and epic. Set in the vibrant, turbulent dawn of the 20th century, this rich tapestry weaves together fictional narratives with the essential currents of history, blurring the line between personal struggle and national identity. In the bustling melting pot of New York, a Black pianist, a Jewish immigrant, and a wealthy white mother find their lives dramatically intertwined. Their fictional struggles explode against a backdrop of real history, where they cross paths with icons like Harry Houdini, Emma Goldman, Booker T. Washington, and Henry Ford. This landmark production is based on E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel, featuring the four-time Tony Award-winning playwright, the late Terrence McNally and a truly brilliant, soaring score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. NYC Vibe's Mike Leventhal caught up with Tony-nominated director Lear deBessonet, who spoke of a special, personal mission driving this high energy and emotional production. On opening night, the cast concurred: the script's message is more vital now than ever. It is a profound responsibility to carry forward a story that ultimately leaves the audience with one powerful, resonant word: HOPE. #Ragtime, #RagtimeBroadway, #BroadwayIsBack, #MustSeeMusical, #MusicalTheatre, #AmericanHistory, #IntimateAndEpic, #Hope, #MoreRelevantThanEver, #TerrenceMcNally, #FlahertyAndAhrens, #LearDeBessonet, #Broadway2025, #NewYorkTheatre
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October 2025 - New York City The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors hosted its momentous 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala in New York City, marking five decades of support for Hispanic and Latino artists in the performing arts. The evening brought together luminaries from theater, film, television, and Broadway to present the 2025 theater nominees and winners in a vibrant ceremony. The gala delivered memorable artistic moments and celebrated the careers that have transformed the Latino theatrical landscape in the United States. Acclaimed singer and actor Rubén Blades joined HOLA on stage to present the Raúl Juliá HOLA Founders Award to Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. The honor recognized his extraordinary contributions to the performing arts and his steadfast commitment to elevating Latino voices in theater, film, and television. Ariana DeBose received the 2025 HOLA Rita Moreno Award for Excellence from her close friend and television host Ana Navarro, recognizing her exceptional talent, trailblazing leadership, and impact on the representation of the Hispanic and Latino community in the entertainment industry. The ceremony also highlighted reflections from industry leaders, including Tony Award-winning Director, Choreographer & Dancer Sergio Trujillo. Discussions also touched upon the financial pressures facing arts and culture institutions and the importance of continued support for the Hispanic creative community. Ultimately, the HOLA Awards celebrate exceptional achievements across theater, film, television, streaming platforms, media, and all performing arts disciplines. By honoring this extraordinary talent and creativity, the awards elevate Latin and Hispanic cultural contributions, inspiring future generations and fostering a vital legacy of artistic excellence and representation. #HOLAawards #LatinxExcellence #HispanicHeritage #LinManuelMiranda #ArianaDeBose #RubenBlades #SergioTrujillo #Broadway #LatinxTheater #TheaterAwards #PerformingArts #NYCArts #HispanicOrganizationOfLatinActors #HOLA50
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September 2025 - Upper East Side, Manhattan: Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman hosted the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony for Theatre and Live Performance, celebrating individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the theatre and live performance industry in New York City. The inaugural ceremony, at Gracie Mansion, honored Tony Award® winning actor, producer and co-founder of the Black Theatre United LaChanze LaChanze is a Tony-winning actor, four time Tony-winning producer and advocate with nearly 40 years of experience on Broadway. This season she also made her directorial debut with Wine in the Wilderness at Classic Stage Company. LaChanze told Mike Leventhal that she launched her own production company last year , where she discovers, develops and delivers groundbreaking Broadway and commercial entertainment projects. NYC VIBE first met up with Lachanze when she founded Black Theatre United, an advocacy organization dedicated to protecting Black bodies, Black talent, and Black lives on and off our stages. Also Tony Award® Winning Choreographers of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck were honored with a Made in NY statue. The husband and wife team are a force on the stage…Patrician Delgado is a first-generation Cuban American born in Miami, Florida. She was a principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet where she worked for 20 years and a member of the dance faculty at The Juilliard School. Justin Peck is a director, choreographer, filmmaker, and dancer based in New York City. He is the Resident Choreographer of the New York City Ballet, and only the second person in the institution’s 75-year history to hold this title. He has developed and created over 50 dance and theater works that have been presented on stages around the world, including Lincoln Center, the Palais Garnier, Sydney Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Broadway. The first-ever Made in New York Awards Ceremony for Theatre and Live Performance, celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to these vibrant communities in NYC. @nycnightlifegov @BuenaVistaSocialClubMusical @blacktheatreunited ​
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LaChanze honored at the Inaugural Made in NY Theatre Awards at Gracie Mansion | NYC VIBE

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Broadway's Masterpiece: Hirschfeld's Sondheim Book Launch #Broadway #HirschfeldsSondheim | NYC VIBE

September 2025 - Theater District NYC If you love musical theater - you will enjoy the new book, Hirschfeld’s Sondheim which is a deluxe oversized Hirschfeld poster book containing more than 50 drawings of Sondheim and his musicals, plays and films, including 25 full page images that can be easily removed and put right on a wall. On the reverse side - rare, ancillary images from the Hirschfeld archives At the unveiling event at the famous Alkonquin Hotel in the theater district, NYC VIBE caught up with David Leopold, Hirschfeld’s archivist and Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation who told us how the shows and the drawings reflect the development of both artists. All of Sondheim’s best–known works are included: West Side Story, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, and Sunday in the Park with George - in 25 ready–to–frame, removable art prints. There are also previously unpublished works including a triple portrait of Sondheim, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern. The guests talked about how Hirschfeld’s images capture the essence of the performances even better than the photographs of the shows. Hirschfeld’s drawings and Sondheim’s works are almost inextricably linked in the minds of theater lovers everywhere. Ever since Sondheim’s death in November 2021, his work and legacy have been enjoying a resurgence of appreciation, with productions like the recent Broadway revivals of Merrily We Roll Along, Company, and Into the Woods, and this season’s Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. The innovative format of Hirschfeld’s Sondheim allows readers to see the works as never before. The twenty-five removable “posters” in this book also include extensive commentary that serves as an informative and well–presented coffee table book, making it a purchase with both collector’s appeal and practical use. Now for the first time, these artworks are presented at an accessible price point, making Hirschfeld’s works widely available to his and Sondheim’s fans. Details to purchase book can be found here: https://www.alhirschfeldfoundationshop.org/stage/product/hirschfelds-sondheim-signed-copy-of-book/ #HirschfeldsSondheim #AlHirschfeld #StephenSondheim #Sondheim #Broadway #MusicalTheater #Theater #ArtBook #PosterBook #NYC #AlgonquinHotel #TheaterDistrict #WestSideStory #SweeneyTodd #SundayInTheParkWithGeorge
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The Art of Broadway: Hirschfeld's Sondheim New Poster Book #Broadway | NYC VIBE

Sunday, June 1, 2025, Manhattan, NY – The 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center offered a sneak peek into who might be taking home a Tony. NYC VIBE was on the red carpet, chatting with Broadway’s biggest stars, writers, producers, and directors, capturing all the excitement, nerves, and candid thoughts of theater's elite. The Drama Desk Awards are unique, bringing together Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions to compete head-to-head, with all performance categories being gender-free. Voted on by theater critics, journalists, editors, and publishers, these awards celebrate every facet of New York’s vibrant professional theater scene. Highlights of the Night: Kara Young made history, winning Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play for Purpose. She's now the first Black performer, and only the second person ever, to receive four consecutive Tony nominations! Young shared her passion for telling stories that spark conversation, a theme central to Purpose, a powerful three-hour drama directed by Phylicia Rashad about a prominent Black family deeply rooted in the American civil rights movement. Sarah Snook took home the award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray. She spoke with NYC VIBE about the challenges and triumphs of this technologically innovative production. Next up: Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis of Sunset Boulevard await their fate at the Tony Awards. Will their grand performances earn them Broadway's top honors? #DramaDeskAwards #Broadway #TheaterAwards #NYCVIBE #TonyAwards #KaraYoung #PurposePlay #SarahSnook #PictureOfDorianGray #NicoleScherzinger #TomFrancis #SunsetBoulevard #NYCTheater #OffBroadway #NewYorkCity #TheaterCommunity
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112th NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Shares the Stage with His Friends January 1, 2026 - NYC City Hall  NYC VIBE was on site at NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's swearing ceremony on City Hall steps - on the look out to see which stars and celebs would make an appearance to show support for the 34 year old socialist democrat. Other than Mandy Patinkin leading a children’s choir singing “Over the Rainbow" - we only ran into actor Richard Kind - Nobody from Broadway, from the NYC music scene. Other than Walton Goggins, we did not see any other Hollywood actors or NYC high society. NYC VIBE remains on the lookout as to what will come next in the arts, entertainment & culture world for the new mayor! #zohranmamdani #zohranfornyc #nycmayor #aoc #berniesanders
The Ball Drop is Set, the Stars & Celebrities to Perform are Set and the Confetti Will Work! Monday, December 29, 2025 - Times Square, NYC: Despite the gloomy rainy day, It is all working well - NYC VIBE was in Times Square this morning to witness the confetti test - Nearly 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released on New Year’s Eve will include thousands of wishes from individuals who have submitted them on actual confetti at the New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall in Times Square and via the Virtual Wishing Wall. The Wishing Wall is located on the same block for individuals throughout the day to submit additional wishes. America250 is also revealing that the decorated Times Square Ball will drop again on July 3, 2026, marking the first time in history the Ball drops outside of New Year’s Eve. The Fourth of July countdown moment will anchor America250’s nationwide Independence Day celebrations and reinforce New York City’s central role in the nation’s Semiquincentennial. #newyearseve #2026 #america250 #timessquare #timessquarealliance
The big news breaking from the 2025 RFK Ripple of Hope award ceremony in New York City is that longtime president, Kerry Kennedy - RFK’s daughter, will be leaving her position as the president of the highly respected organization. The successful 2025 gala honored Ripple of Hope laureates Stephen Colbert, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Darren Walker, and Martin Cabrera, Jr. #RFK #rippleofhope #magicjohnson #StephenColbert #hope #luisguzmán #nancypelosi #petergallagher #richardkind #rosieperez #nycvibe
Alec & Hilaria Baldwin: 26-Year Age Gap is ‘Major Issue’ In Therapy November 2025 - New York City: Hilaria Baldwin (41) and husband Alec (67) are now in marriage therapy, Hilaria revealed on a recent podcast, citing their 26-year age gap as the core challenge. The mother of seven also admitted she feels she lost her identity after marrying the Hollywood star. This news follows a turbulent period which included Hilaria’s elimination from Dancing With the Stars and controversy over Alec missing a deposition for the Rust shooting to attend the taping. Though they appeared united while promoting her new book this summer, Hilaria concluded that she currently has “a lot on her plate.” #alecbaldwin #hilariabaldwin #couplestherapy
November 2025 - Lower Manhattan: Step inside the star-studded 12th Annual Maestro Cares Foundation Gala in New York City! Co-founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas, this memorable evening raised crucial funds to transform the lives of vulnerable children and communities across Latin America and the U.S. NYC VIBE joined Marc Anthony to learn about the foundation’s new initiatives and celebrate a year of incredible accomplishments. The gala honored Actress and activist Eva Longoria with the Community Hero Award for her work in education and entrepreneurship, and global artist J Balvin with the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his leadership in mental health advocacy. All funds raised support Maestro Cares’ core programs—housing, education, and health services—which have funded 44 projects in 17 countries to date. It’s a powerful mission: providing hope, one child and one community at a time. #MaestroCares #MarcAnthony #EvaLongoria #JBalvin #MaestroCaresGala #Philanthropy #Latinos #MentalHealthAdvocacy #NYCGala #NYCVIBE #marcanthonyfans #jbalvin⚡️ #jbalvinchallenge #jbalvincolores #eva #maestro
It’s the “Oscars of Fashion” - the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards Hosted by Teyana Taylor It was fashion’s night under the bright lights in New York City for its annual awards where the industry pays recognition to its best. Nominees, honorees, and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild which is composed of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, stylists, and top retail executives. A$AP Rocky was honored with the prestigious Fashion Icon Award and of course was joined by Rihanna. #fashion #fashionstyle #cfda #Awards #asaprocky #Rihanna #RIHANNANAVY #rihannalive #ASAP
A$AP ROCKY WAS HONORED WITH THE FASHION ICON AWARD AT THE 2025 CFDA AWARDS. NYC VIBE HAD EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO A$AP BACKSTAGE AFTER HE RECIEVED THE AWARD. TEYANA TAYLOR WALKED PAST A$AP AND HAD TO TAKE A PHOTO WITH THE FASHION ICON. #asaprocky #CFDA #fashionicon #rihanna #teyanataylor @asaprocky @teyanataylor
The Drama League’s Mission Remains Undeterred, Uplifting Broadway’s Artists, Directors & Producers As the Broadway community is at the center of a divided nation - federal funds being eliminated and cut in many cases and costs rising each year to produce first rate productions - the Drama League made it quite clear at its annual benefit gala in the theater district the message to the aspiring next generation of stage performers is to work hard, stay focused and stay on the path to follow your dreams - as the theater needs you now more than ever. The benefit presented a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community - Broadway stars, alumni artists, directors and producers all gathering together. NYC VIBE caught up with the talented and motivated theatrical producer Lia Vollack who was being honored by her peers on this night. #DramaAlert #theatre #THEATERGIRL #NYC #musicalday #MichaelJackson #Beetlejuice #Liberation #buenavista #nycvibe #broadway #redcarpet #theater #tonyawards #play #fyp #dramaleague #theatereducation #theaterkids #theatre #theaterdistrict #musical #musicalfreedom #mjthemusical #halloweeen #nycmusical #missionstatement #liavollack #broadwayfan
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112th NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Shares the Stage with His Friends

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NYC VIBE was on site at NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's swearing in ceremony on City Hall steps - on the look out to see which stars and celebs would make an appearance to show support

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Despite the gloomy rainy day, It is all working well - NYC VIBE was in Times Square this morning to witness the confetti test - Nearly 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released on New

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Alec & Hilaria Baldwin: 26-Year Age Gap is ‘Major Issue’ In Therapy

November 2025 - New York City:

Hilaria Baldwin (41) and husband Alec (67) are now in marriage therapy, Hilaria revealed on a recent podcast, citing their 26-year age gap as the core challenge. The mother of

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