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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Town Hall and Sony Hall, Two Historic Times Square Venues, Sign on in Support of Caesars Palace Times Square
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Town Hall, a historic entertainment venue and cultural center in Times Square, and Sony Hall, a one-of-a-kind, multi-genre live concert theater, announced their support for Caesars Palace Times Square, the bid from SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation to bring a state-of-the-art gaming and entertainment destination to 1515 Broadway in Times Square. The venues' support for the project is a testament to the commitment by Caesars Palace Times Square and Roc Nation to champion the live entertainment industry in Times Square and the project's capacity to drive customers to all the theaters and commercial entertainment businesses in Times Square thereby delivering an economic boost to New York's most important commercial district. "As a historic cornerstone of New York's cultural community, The Town Hall is proud to support Caesars Palace Times Square,' said Matt Goldman, Executive Director of The Town Hall. 'This project represents a vital opportunity to fuel the continued resurgence of Times Square. By drawing more visitors to the area, I genuinely believe Caesars Palace Times Square will help drive additional commerce, increase ticket sales for live performances, and strengthen the entire ecosystem that supports our city's world-renowned arts and culture sector." Tsion Bensusan, Chief Operating Officer of Sony Hall said: 'As one of New York City's most iconic music theaters, we understand the vital role that entertainment plays in making the Big Apple – and Times Square, in particular – a world-class destination. Caesars Palace Times Square represents a transformative opportunity to strengthen our industry in this neighborhood, creating a powerful new tourism draw that will benefit theaters of all sizes. We're proud to join this project and support a vision that will help ensure Times Square remains the world's premier entertainment district.' 'Roc Nation is dedicated to fostering creative talent and creating an environment where New York art and culture can thrive. Support from The Town Hall and Sony Hall allows us to continue preserving New York's legacy of being the entertainment mecca,' said Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation. 'We want to make Times Square into a destination for native New Yorkers as much as tourists.' Caesars Palace Times Square and Roc Nation will sponsor multiple live events each year at The Town Hall and Sony Hall, helping drive even more visitors to the venues and allowing them to enrich and expand their offerings. The Town Hall and Sony Hall will partner with Caesars Palace Times Square on a number of initiatives to support the live entertainment industry in and around Times Square. The Town Hall and Sony Hall will host workforce development events to help connect Hell's Kitchen and other New York-based workers with jobs at Caesars Palace Times Square. In addition to investing in community partnerships like those with The Town Hall and Sony Hall, Caesars Palace Times Square will bring Caesars Entertainment's powerful Caesars Rewards loyalty program to New York City, allowing Caesars to inject millions of new dollars into the local economy. Along with world-class gaming and entertainment, Caesars Palace Times Square will retrofit an office tower into a new, gleaming hotel in the heart of the theater district. The coalition supporting the bid now includes more than 200 organizations and businesses including local restaurants, hotels, residents, unions and Broadway stakeholders. About Town Hall The Town Hall's mission is to provide affordable world-class entertainment by new and established artists to a diverse audience. Steeped in history since its 1921 founding by suffragists, The Town Hall stands as an iconic New York City institution, renowned for its progressive and diverse programming that has shaped cultural and musical history. This national landmark provides an intimate setting with exceptional sound and sightlines, making it a cherished destination for audiences and performers. About Sony Hall Sony Hall, a multi-genre live venue located in the heart of New York City, is a one-of-a-kind concert hall enhanced by Sony technology that provides music fans with an unrivaled entertainment experience. The space originally opened in 1938 as the Diamond Horseshoe and quickly became one of the most iconic venues of the vaudeville era. In March 2018, Sony Hall officially opened its doors with much of its original history and dynamic design and décor elements still kept intact. Today, Sony strives to continue developing new technology for Sony Hall to establish the venue as a mecca of music to musicians and music lovers alike. About Caesars Palace Times Square New York City has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in Times Square and New York City with significant commitments to public security, sanitation, and live performances as well as partnerships with neighboring theaters, restaurants, hotels, and landlords. Caesars Palace Times Square will revitalize and reenergize New York's economic engine and cultural capital. SL Green Realty, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation are partnered on a bid to win one of three new gaming licenses and convert the existing office building at 1515 Broadway into a state with a world-class gaming and entertainment destination.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Town Hall and Sony Hall, Two Historic Times Square Venues, Sign on in Support of Caesars Palace Times Square
The Town Hall and Sony Hall's Support Affirms That Live Theaters and Venues, in Addition to Restaurants, Retailers, Landlords, and Hotels, All Support a Gaming Destination in Times Square Because of the Tremendous Benefits Caesars Palace Times Square Will Bring to the Entertainment Capital of New York NEW YORK, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Town Hall, a historic entertainment venue and cultural center in Times Square, and Sony Hall, a one-of-a-kind, multi-genre live concert theater, announced their support for Caesars Palace Times Square, the bid from SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation to bring a state-of-the-art gaming and entertainment destination to 1515 Broadway in Times Square. The venues' support for the project is a testament to the commitment by Caesars Palace Times Square and Roc Nation to champion the live entertainment industry in Times Square and the project's capacity to drive customers to all the theaters and commercial entertainment businesses in Times Square thereby delivering an economic boost to New York's most important commercial district. "As a historic cornerstone of New York's cultural community, The Town Hall is proud to support Caesars Palace Times Square," said Matt Goldman, Executive Director of The Town Hall. "This project represents a vital opportunity to fuel the continued resurgence of Times Square. By drawing more visitors to the area, I genuinely believe Caesars Palace Times Square will help drive additional commerce, increase ticket sales for live performances, and strengthen the entire ecosystem that supports our city's world-renowned arts and culture sector." Tsion Bensusan, Chief Operating Officer of Sony Hall said: "As one of New York City's most iconic music theaters, we understand the vital role that entertainment plays in making the Big Apple – and Times Square, in particular – a world-class destination. Caesars Palace Times Square represents a transformative opportunity to strengthen our industry in this neighborhood, creating a powerful new tourism draw that will benefit theaters of all sizes. We're proud to join this project and support a vision that will help ensure Times Square remains the world's premier entertainment district." "Roc Nation is dedicated to fostering creative talent and creating an environment where New York art and culture can thrive. Support from The Town Hall and Sony Hall allows us to continue preserving New York's legacy of being the entertainment mecca," said Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation. "We want to make Times Square into a destination for native New Yorkers as much as tourists." Caesars Palace Times Square and Roc Nation will sponsor multiple live events each year at The Town Hall and Sony Hall, helping drive even more visitors to the venues and allowing them to enrich and expand their offerings. The Town Hall and Sony Hall will partner with Caesars Palace Times Square on a number of initiatives to support the live entertainment industry in and around Times Square. The Town Hall and Sony Hall will host workforce development events to help connect Hell's Kitchen and other New York-based workers with jobs at Caesars Palace Times Square. In addition to investing in community partnerships like those with The Town Hall and Sony Hall, Caesars Palace Times Square will bring Caesars Entertainment's powerful Caesars Rewards loyalty program to New York City, allowing Caesars to inject millions of new dollars into the local economy. Along with world-class gaming and entertainment, Caesars Palace Times Square will retrofit an office tower into a new, gleaming hotel in the heart of the theater district. The coalition supporting the bid now includes more than 200 organizations and businesses including local restaurants, hotels, residents, unions and Broadway stakeholders. About Town HallThe Town Hall's mission is to provide affordable world-class entertainment by new and established artists to a diverse audience. Steeped in history since its 1921 founding by suffragists, The Town Hall stands as an iconic New York City institution, renowned for its progressive and diverse programming that has shaped cultural and musical history. This national landmark provides an intimate setting with exceptional sound and sightlines, making it a cherished destination for audiences and performers. About Sony HallSony Hall, a multi-genre live venue located in the heart of New York City, is a one-of-a-kind concert hall enhanced by Sony technology that provides music fans with an unrivaled entertainment experience. The space originally opened in 1938 as the Diamond Horseshoe and quickly became one of the most iconic venues of the vaudeville era. In March 2018, Sony Hall officially opened its doors with much of its original history and dynamic design and décor elements still kept intact. Today, Sony strives to continue developing new technology for Sony Hall to establish the venue as a mecca of music to musicians and music lovers alike. About Caesars Palace Times SquareNew York City has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in Times Square and New York City with significant commitments to public security, sanitation, and live performances as well as partnerships with neighboring theaters, restaurants, hotels, and landlords. Caesars Palace Times Square will revitalize and reenergize New York's economic engine and cultural capital. SL Green Realty, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation are partnered on a bid to win one of three new gaming licenses and convert the existing office building at 1515 Broadway into a state with a world-class gaming and entertainment destination. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: cpts@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Twin Peaks' cast members announce tour, NYC show. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Laura Palmer may be dead but 'Twin Peaks' lives on. Starting in August, cast members Ray Wise (Leland Palmer), Harry Goaz (Deputy Andy Brennan) and Kimmy Robertson (Lucy Moran) as well as executive producer Sabrina S. Sutherland (she also played floor attendant Jackie in season three) from David Lynch's hit '90s TV series will hit the road to discuss their time on the show and share stories from the set. On select dates, they'll be joined by Sheryl Lee aka Laura Palmer herself. While out and about, the ensemble is slated to make a trio of stops in New Jersey and New York. First up, the alum hit Collingswood, NJ's Scottish Rite Auditorium on Thursday, Aug. 7. Soon after, they'll swing into Red Bank, NJ's Count Basie Center on Saturday, Aug. 9 and New York City's Sony Hall on Sunday, Aug. 10. Unfortunately, the fictional Laura Palmer won't be the only loss the cast will be mourning. On Jan. 16, Lynch passed away after being evacuated from his daughter's Los Angeles home during the Southern California wildfires. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the surrealist auteur gave the nationwide trek the thumbs up before they announced the tour. 'David was very happy that we were going to have this cast tour to celebrate Twin Peaks with the fans all around the U.S.,' Sutherland said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. 'It's sad that I won't be able to call him each night to let him know how the show went as I had promised. But I look forward to celebrating his work each night and having him in my heart instead.' As of now, inventory is available for most shows on the nationwide run. Based on our findings on Vivid Seats, some tickets are going for as low as $54 including fees at the time of publication. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about 'Twin Peaks: Conversation With The Stars' below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. 'Twin Peaks: Conversation With The Stars' tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: 'Twin Peaks' tour dates Ticket prices start at Aug. 4 at the Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA $81 (fees included) Aug. 5 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach, VA $80 (fees included) Aug. 7 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ $100 (fees included) Aug. 9 at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ $54 (fees included) Aug. 10 at Sony Hall in New York, NY $100 (fees included) Aug. 19 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT $117 (fees included) Aug. 20 at the Katharine Hepburn Museum in Old Saybrook, CT N/A Aug. 22 at the Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, NH $85 (fees included) Aug. 23 at the Historic Park Theatre and Event Center in Cranston, RI $68 (fees included) Aug. 24 at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA $66 (fees included) Oct. 12 at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO $56 (fees included) Oct. 13 at the Egyptian Theater in Boise, ID N/A Oct. 15 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ $74 (fees included) Oct. 16 at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ N/A Oct. 17 at the Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA $78 (fees included) Oct. 18 Afternoon Tea with The Palmers in Everett, WA N/A Oct. 19 at the The Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA $109 (fees included) Oct. 20 Sheryl Lee and Ray Wise Return to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, WA N/A *Sheryl Lee will take part in the Oct. 18 and 20 dates of the tour, which are currently not available for sale on Vivid Seats. (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. How to watch 'Twin Peaks' All 18 season one episodes of the iconic program are available for free on Pluto TV. After that, Seasons two and three can be streamed on Paramount+. About the 'Twin Peaks' cast members on tour Here are short bios of the four cast members appearing on the tour, courtesy of the tour's website. RAY WISE played Laura Palmer's father, Leland, in all series of Twin Peaks, and the feature length film, Fire Walk With Me. Ray's other film and television credits include Bob Roberts, RoboCop, 24, X-Men First Class, and Fresh Off The Boat. KIMMY ROBERTSON is best known for her role as Lucy Moran in Twin Peaks. She has also been a voice in many animated movies including Beauty and the Beast and television series including The Simpsons, Gravedale High and Batman: The Animated Series. HARRY GOAZ played Deputy Andy Brennan in all series of Twin Peaks, and Fire Walk With Me. Harry has also appeared in Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath, and Eerie, Indiana. SABRINA S. SUTHERLAND appeared as floor attendant Jackie in Parts 3 and 4 of Twin Peaks: The Return, and served as Production Coordinator on Season 2 of Twin Peaks, and Executive Producer for both Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces, and Twin Peaks: The Return. Sabrina was Associate Producer on David Lynch's Inland Empire, Production Supervisor on Lost Highway and Producer of David Lynch: The Art Life. Huge stars on the stage in 2025 Can't get enough of seeing your favorite actors live? If that's the case, many of the biggest TV and movie stars are performing on and off-Broadway these next few months. Here are just a few of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Keanu Reeves in 'Waiting for Godot' • George Clooney in 'Good Night and Good Luck' • Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr and Kieran Culkin in 'Glengarry Glen Ross' • Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' • John Krasinski in 'Angry Alan' Prefer a concert? If that's the case, take a look at all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How Nicole Scherzinger, Audra McDonald, Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff are battling for Tony Awards
The weather was rainy in New York last week. And on Broadway, when it rained, it poured. There was a torrent of activity in the race to the Tonys on June 8 — a lot of campaigning, some award shake-ups and the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference. That's when hundreds of out-of-town presenters, known as 'the road,' descend on Manhattan to party, I mean, work! 6 Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen star in 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway. FilmMagic The annual convention's main purpose is to encourage regional markets to book tours of new musicals. One lyin' presenter told me, 'We want ALL these shows to come to us!' Yeah, yeah, yeah. But the conference's dirtier use is to sway the 100-or-so road voters to pick them at the Tonys next month. There are only about 800 voters in total, so Florida, Ohio and Illinois make a dent. A big hit, I'm told, was the 'Death Becomes Her' soiree at Sony Hall. The comedy's stars Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child all showed up and schmoozed. The much funnier stage version of the movie starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn was also very popular with the visitors. 'Death' has emerged as the more traditional, crowd-pleasing alternative to the Best Musical frontrunner, robot rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending,' which stars Darren Criss and Helen J. Chen as smitten androids. 6 Jennifer Simard and 'Death Becomes Her' co-star Megan Hilty both showed at their show's road conference bash, FilmMagic That special show's fete was at the Edison Rooftop. Revelers posed with breakout star HwaBoon, a prop houseplant. Team 'Maybe Happy Ending' team will likely soon be posing with a Tony. Not entirely giving up, fellow nominees — the corpse-icals — got in on the action, too. 'Operation Mincemeat' threw a bash at La Grande Boucherie, and little 'Dead Outlaw' went low-key with just a talkback. Scrappier is the fight for Best Play. 'Oh, Mary!,' Cole Escola's Mary Todd Lincoln farce that's printing money at the Lyceum, held a post-show chat with famous funnyman Tony Kushner. Smart. The 'Angels in America' writer's stamp of approval lends a bit of prestige to Broadway's filthiest 80 minutes. 6 Cole Escola is the frontrunner for Best Actor in a Play, and 'Oh, Mary!' could also take home Best Play. REUTERS Incredible Escola has been the obvious pick for Best Actor for months, but now the play itself is gaining momentum. At the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards at 54 Below, where I stood proudly in the back, Escola received a special citation and thanked the critics (what an idea!) for seriously evaluating 'Oh, Mary!' with the same respect we would a dark drama. The production's winning message: A great play is a great play. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' excellent 'Purpose' could still take it in the end. And 'John Proctor is the Villain' held fun 'silent discos' in Shubert Alley every night last week. However, the odds are with Mary Todd. 6 Sarah Snook will likely win Best Actress in a Play. Getty Images Sarah Snook from 'Succession' is winning Best Actress in a Play for 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' but producers of the now-closed 'The Roommate' clearly must still think their star Mia Farrow has a shot. The show about an unlikely friendship between an Iowan and a Brooklynite, which starred Patti LuPone alongside Farrow, threw a secret cannabis-infused party. Some Actor in a Musical antics: Tom Francis spontaneously reenacted his 'Sunset Boulevard' walk at the piano bar Marie's Crisis in the Village Monday; Jonathan Groff snapped selfies at the 'Just in Time' bash at Lavan in Chelsea and Darren Criss, also a producer of 'Happy Ending,' hopped all over town. 6 Nicole Scherzinger got her Sardi's portrait unveiled this week, and won the Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award. Photo Image Press via ZUMA / But the biggest battle remains Best Actress in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger in 'Sunset Boulevard' vs. Audra McDonald in 'Gypsy.' A delectable twist came on Friday when McDonald announced the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance: 'Nicole Scherzinger,' she said. McDonald wasn't eligible, but the Pussycat Doll still beat out 50 other nominees. It's a boost. Scherzinger also charmed the crowd at Sardi's Thursday at her caricature unveiling. 'Don't make me sing,' she said to laughs. 6 Audra McDonald is in a tight race with Nicole Scherzinger for Best Actress in a Musical. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock McDonald and her 'Gypsy' director George C. Wolfe partook in a Q&A during the conference. And a couple days earlier, the six-time winner got a glowing writeup from former New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley dissecting her performance of the song 'Rose's Turn.' A person suggested to me that it could help tip the scales to Audra. But the only issue the Times is able to decide anymore is: Should I make Chicken Piccata or Chicken Parmesan? Norma Desmond is currently ahead of Mama Rose.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leading PR Professionals to Be Honored at the Big Apple Awards at Sony Hall on September 18
Campaign submissions are open through May 28, and 15 Under 35 individual award submissions open on May 19 NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaders in the public relations industry will gather at Sony Hall, in the center of New York City's vibrant theatre district, on the evening of Thursday, September 18 to celebrate the 38th Annual Big Apple Awards. This year's event, themed 'Elevate & Evolve: Honoring PR Excellence in a Changing Landscape,' will spotlight the trailblazers who are redefining what success looks like in an industry constantly shaped by innovation and disruption. A venue that embodies what it means to elevate and evolve, Sony Hall combines old New York glamour and art deco design with state-of-the-art art audio, visual and production technology to bring a one-of-a-kind experience for this year's awards gala. Tri-state PR professionals still have the chance to submit their work for the chance to be recognized. Entries will be accepted until May 28, 2025 at See information on pricing and entry requirements here. Nominations for the PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Awards, which recognize the most inspirational and ambitious young industry talent within the New York City Metro Area, will be open from Monday, May 19 through Sunday, July 6, with details to be announced on May 19. 'This year's event is bringing in the best of the best—industry veterans, up-and-coming professionals and top-of-the-line work—all with Sony Hall as the perfect backdrop of atmosphere and innovation to elevate the evening,' said Ken Kerrigan, President of PRSA-NY. 'From embracing digital transformations and leveraging emerging platforms to navigating challenges with agility, honorees will be those who have not only kept pace with change—but led the way.' PRSA-NY is grateful for the support of its members and the broader PR community, including sponsors Hunter, Edelman, 360PR+, The Stevens Group, The Museum of Public Relations, Notified and the official sponsor for the 15 Under 35 Awards, PRophet. More details, including tickets for purchase, shortlist announcements, individual award recipients and special honorees will be released in the coming weeks. To learn more about the Big Apple Awards or volunteer for the event, please visit or contact fays@ For sponsorship opportunities, please see here. ABOUT THE BIG APPLE AWARDSThe New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America established the Big Apple Awards program in 1988 to encourage excellence in public relations. The program has evolved to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry and continues to celebrate the exciting and innovative successes of talented professionals working in the heart of the communications universe. Today, a Big Apple Award is recognized as one of the highest honors bestowed in public relations. ABOUT PRSA-NYThe New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the best-established, most substantial and most influential group of public relations professionals in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, PRSA-NY offers to its members top-level career development and education, networking, mentoring and award programs. PRSA-NY serves communications decision-makers at agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions. For more information about PRSA-NY, go to This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. CONTACT: Contact: Ken Kerrigan, APR kenkerriganapr@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
