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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS CELEBRATES 250th Performance Co-stars Hudson County Actress Tammy Blanchard

November 6, 2011 admin

Photo by Daniel Mc Bride

Hudson County Actress Tammy Blanchard in her TonyÂ nominated performanceÂ as Heddy La Rue Â (Right side: in orange dress, red hairÂ in 3rd row)Â Â seen in photo taken November 5th with cast including; Daniel RadcliffeÂ asÂ J. Pierrepont Finch, 2011 Tony Award winner John Larroquette as J. B. Biggley, Rose HemingwayÂ in her Broadway debut as Radcliffe’s onstage romantic interestÂ Rosemary Pilkington, Christopher J. Hanke ,as Bud Frump, Rob Bartlett asÂ Twimble/Wally Womper,Mary FaberÂ as Smitty, Ellen Harvey as Miss Jones,Â 2011 EmmyÂ Award winner Michael ParkÂ as Bert Bratt, and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalistÂ Anderson CooperÂ making his Broadway debut as the voice of the narrator, in a cast ofÂ 30.

Â Al Hirschfield Theater 302 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

Source Â http://broadwayworld.com/article/FREEZE-FRAME-HOW-TO-SUCCEED-Celebrates-250th-Performance-20111105#ixzz1cxWefGfw

Live On Stage

Union City’s Donna Bostany Appearing in Polaris North’s “Plays For A Summer Night”

June 23, 2011

Union City actress Donna Bostany appearing in a play at New York City's Polaris North

Union City Actress Donna Bostany will appear in a play â€œSammy and Delilahâ€Â on Sunday June 26, 8pm – Monday June 27 , 8pm and Tuesday June 28th 8pm as part of Polaris North’s “PLAYS’ FOR A SUNNER NIGHT.”

Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP 212-939-2361

POLARIS NORTH 245 w 29TH st 4th Floor, New York City

FREE EVENT: DONATIONS BENEFIT POLARIS NORTH REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED AFTERÂ

The following plays will be presented:

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Live On Stage, On the Waterfront, Our Community

GILBERT GOTTFRIED QUACKS UP!

April 23, 2011 Leave a comment

One month after AFLAC Snafu Gilbert Gottfried Makes’em Laugh at Michael Anthonys’ in Jersey City

By Sally Deering

Â His voice is like a soft breeze blowing through a beer can; a bunch of bears munching potato chips around a campfire; a sock of nickels whacked against aluminum siding.

Â There’s no mistaking Gilbert Gottfried, a comedian who’s been entertaining people with his off-the-wall comedy since the 1970s and who recently made headlines when Aflac fired him as the voice of the duck after he tweeted post-Tsunami jokes on Twitter.Â The company disowned Gottfried because they found his jokes inappropriate, but Gottfried’s stand-up pals and fans defend Gottfried’s wild card humor because they know that’s his style. Even Gottfried admits he “was born without a censor.” Continue reading GILBERT GOTTFRIED QUACKS UP! →

General, Live On Stage, Our Community

GILBERT GOTTFRIED IN JERSEY CITY APRIL 14TH

April 12, 2011 Leave a comment

**Comedian Gilbert Gottfried brings laughter to the Jersey City Waterfront on Apirl 14th, 2011**

Â Â Jersey City, New Jersey -National talent and recent controversial joke maker Gilbert GottfriedÂ headlinesÂ Thursday, April 14^th, 2011 at Michael Anthony’s dazzling Waterfront Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey.Â Host John “Nutsy” Fagan, another Jersey City Resident, will be on hand to warm up the evening.

After spending several years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, producers of the legendary NBC late night comedy show Saturday Night Live became aware of Gottfried and, in 1980, hired him as a cast member. It wasn’t until a few years later when his true notoriety would begin when MTV hired him for a series of improvised and hilarious promos for the newly formed channel. This led to several television appearances on “The Cosby Show” and “Late Night with David Letterman.”

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Live On Stage, Local Live Theater

Hudson County Resident Donna Bostany in One Act Play Series

March 1, 2011 Leave a comment

Donna Bostany

PLAYWRIGHT’S WORKSHOP III

will present workshop performances of short works by Polaris North member playwrights, directed by PN members, and performed by PN member actors and special guest.

Polaris North is located at 245 W. 29th Street, 4th Floor, between 7th and 8thÂ Avenues, NYC. Â

This evening of One-Acts runs one weekend only: Â March 11, 12, at 8:00pm and March 13 at 7:00pm.Â

There will be a reception after each show. This is a free event but donations will be happily received at the door.

Â The program will be:Â

Â Â Â Â Â Â The Sole ConnectionÂ by Walter ThinnesÂ

Â Directed by Pamela Wilson

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FeaturingÂ Carla TorgrimsonÂ and Bruce Barton

Darcey and Duke

by Gabriella Fox

Directed by Phillip Filiato

Featuring

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Donna Bostany and Thomas MoranÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Frisky

By Walter Thinnes

Directed by Pamela Wilson

Featuring

Kaitlin Monte Â Greg CohanÂ Â Lena Gilbert

The Garden Club

by Philip Filiato

Directed by Pamela Wilson

Featuring

Nina RochelleÂ Â Greg CohanÂ Â Thomas Moran

Â All about Evelyn

by Laurel Lockhart

Directed by Leslie Lynn Meeker

Featuring

Diane Tyler and Eve Sorel

For reservations please call 646.938.4538 Â Bring a friend!!!!

www.polarisnorth.org

Live On Stage, Music Interview

“Your So-Called Friends”-Local Rock Band Takes Touring Detour to Debut in New York

February 20, 2011 Leave a comment

Â By Sally Deering

Â Life on the road can be an exhausting and liberating experience for any performer but for a rock band on tour, the road becomes a testing ground for new material, a venue to get the word out about the music and – with any luck – a step closer to a record deal. New York-area rock band Your So-Called Friends has been touring the East Coast, southeast and Midwest since October 2010, playing its original tunes in local clubs and with each show, tightening grooves and polishing their performance. On March 5th, Your So-Called Friends takes a break from the road to make their New York City debut at Crash Mansion on the Lower East Side. Continue reading “Your So-Called Friends”-Local Rock Band Takes Touring Detour to Debut in New York →

Live On Stage

Actress Tammy Blanchard Broadway Bound as Heddy La Rue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

February 10, 2011 Leave a comment

Tammy Blanchard in character for her role as Heddy La Rue - Photo Broadway.com

Source Broadway.com
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Broadway actress Tammy Blanchard starts performances on February 26th at the Al Hirshfield Theater, 302 West 45th Street, New York, (212 239-6200) in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe, and actor John Laroquette. Opening night is set for March 27th, 2011.

Ms.Blanchard, a Hudson County resident will star as seductive secretary Hedy La Rue.

This is Ms. Blanchard’s second trip to Broadway having appeared as Louise in Gypsy in 2003 starring Bernadette Peters. Ms. Blanchard, a 2003 Tony Nominee for her performance also won a Theater World Award for her role.

Ms. Blanchard also won an Emmy playing a young Judy Garland in Me and My Shadows.

Currently she can be seen in the film Rabbit Hole as “Izzy” Nicole Kidman’s troubled sister.

In 2011 expect to see Ms.Blanchard in Moneyball starring Brad Pitt and in Union Square, The Music Never Stopped and Certainty.

Ms. Blanchard’s other film and televison credits include: The Good Shepherd, Cadillac Records, Amish, Grace, Sybil, Deadline, Ramen Girl and Bella.

For more information visit Broadway.com

Live On Stage, Our Community

Bayonne High School Presents “A Christmas Carol”

December 2, 2010 Leave a comment

River View Observer Best Pick for Local High School Theatrical Production for the Christmas Season!Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PERFORMANCEÂ Â Â Â DATES:Â

Dec. 3 & 4 -7pm

Dec. 5 -2pm

All performances held in the Alexander X. Oâ€™Connor Auditorium at Bayonne High School
http://www.seatyourself.biz/bhsdramasociety
$12 Adult
$10 Student/Senior

For tickets to “A Christmas Carol” please visit our website at www.bhsdramasociety.com or call the box office at (201) 858-0071.

“WIN SCROOGE’S MONEY”

BHS DRAMA SOCIETY PARENTS ASSOCIATION SELLING 50/50s

The BHS Drama SocietyÂ Parents Association are sellling 50/50s, “Win Scrooge’s Money.” The cost of each 50/50 is $100.00.

Only 200 tickets are being sold. If all tickts are sold, the winner will take home $10,000,00.

If anyone would like to purchase one, please call 201-858-0071 or email

BHSdramasociety@aol.com and leaveÂ your name and number and the

BHS Drama SocietyÂ Parents AssociationÂ will get back to you.

Tickets will be drawn on Sunday December 5th, 2010 by Scrooge himself after the final performanceÂ ofÂ “A Christmas Carol.”Â

Live On Stage, Local Happenings

RHAPSODY IN HEELS

November 29, 2010 1 Comment

Cantigas Women’s Choir Brings Voices to Global Music and Harmony to Local Communty

by Sally Deering
Once a week, gathered inside the music room of an elementary school in Hoboken, women of varying ages and walks of life harmonize together as members of the Cantigas Womenâ€™s Choir. This all-girl community glee club performs the music of many nations and during the course of its 8-year history has become a â€œfamily of womenâ€ bringing harmony to its community both on and off the stage.

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Live On Stage

Daniel Radcliffe Joined by Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke & More How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying On Broadway in 2011

November 16, 2010 Leave a comment

River View Observer best bet Broadway Â play for 2011

Emmy award winning actress Tammy Blanchard Broadway bound.

Known the world over for is role as Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe will appear March 2011 in the Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Along with Radcliffe, actress Tammy Blanchard, who earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Louise in the Bernadette Peters revival of Gypsy and an Emmy for playing Judy Garland in “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows,” will play office bombshell Hedy La Rue.

How to Succeed

Source: Broadway.com