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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
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief
The deadly Los Angeles wildfires had just begun when Comic Relief US' new CEO took the helm at the charity that uses entertainment to combat poverty. Michele Ganeless noticed Hollywood's response all the way from New York. She saw late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel turn his show's backlot into a donation center. The Largo, an intimate nightclub featuring A-list comedians, hosted benefit performances. Inspired, Ganeless saw an opportunity to help out from the nation's other cultural hub through ' Stand-Up for LA.' 'The goal was to help the New York comedy community give back," Ganeless said of the March 3 comedy event including Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Ramy Youssef and Hannah Berner at The Town Hall in Manhattan. 'Everybody has their own special connection," she added. 'But, obviously, in the entertainment community and the comedy community, there is a New York-LA connection.' Disasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and researchers say meaningful relationships drive charitable donations. The six weeks since Los Angeles' most destructive wildfires have proven no different. FireAid raised an estimated $100 million with performances from dozens of popular musical acts. But the unique relationship between the United States' two largest cities has been evident in the fundraisers organized by New York's entertainment, creative and hospitality industries — motivated by their professions' bicoastal ties. Comic Relief US is working with its local grantees — including actress Taraji P. Henson's foundation dedicated to marginalized communities' mental health, youth homelessness nonprofit Covenant House and The Boys & Girls Club — to determine the areas of greatest need. Berner, a former reality show cast member who has become a fixture of internet comedy, promised a fun night at 'Stand-Up for LA' and called it 'a joy' to also fundraise for families. 'I was born and raised in New York and have seen others rally for us when we needed it,' Berner said in a statement. 'And now it's our turn to show up for L.A. during their difficult time.' TV personality Andy Cohen is offering fans the chance to be guests at a New York taping of Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live." With a donation of at least $10 until April 6, entrants could win a behind-the-scenes experience, airfare and lodging. The beneficiary is the SoCal Fire Fund, which works with vulnerable students, school employees and families recovering from the blazes. 'As completely different as they are, New York and Los Angeles are inexorably connected; when a calamity happens on either coast it's just instinctual that we support each other," Cohen said in a statement to The Associated Press. It isn't just celebrities getting involved. Over 170 people bought tickets for a benefit show on a recent Friday night in Brooklyn. The organizers, artist manager Heather de Armas and music publicist Ava Tunnicliffe, donated the $3,275 in proceeds to Mutual Aid LA. The wildfires felt more present as the two watched the devastation unfold through social media posts. The majority of Tunnicliffe's clients and coworkers are based in the Los Angeles area. Alt-pop vocalist told the crowd "this is a very special thing to be a part of' because the Pasadena native still has family there. 'It was easy to get people on board to help out what I would call our sister city,' Tunnicliffe said. 'And I think they would do the same for us.' Carlos Quirarte, co-founder of Ray's Bar, wasn't sure anyone would pitch in for a clothing drive he organized at his locations in Greenpoint and the Lower East Side. But people overwhelmed their 'tiny, little' spaces, he said, and local movers Piece of Cake dropped off 300 boxes for shipping. Skateboarder Mark Gonzales, a longtime Supreme collaborator, donated six boxes of the streetwear brand's merchandise. Customers again showed up for a Jan. 18 fundraiser. Guests' $20 entry fees and $1 of every drink purchase went to World Central Kitchen. Quirarte said the event, co-sponsored by dating app Bumble, garnered more than $20,000. It wasn't the first time that he and his business partner have rallied their clientele around communities impacted by disasters. A 2012 'power-on party' after Hurricane Sandy stands out as the 'craziest example,' he said. But he's still blown away by the response. 'We just have so many regulars at both locations that are transplants. So, you were hearing stories at the bar," Quirarte said. 'Aside from that, and aside from having a mass bunch of friends from the area, you couldn't help but feel. And it's here. It's at home.' A seven-hour 'fundraiser bridging coasts' brought together runners, cooks, artists, musicians and yogis on January 25. Gina Bruno, a classically trained chef from New York who runs a food-focused event space, said the idea began as just a bake sale. But the concept snowballed into something more ambitious after she texted Luke Haverty, the founder of a creative studio called 'A Supper Series.' The bake-off continued with participants including lifestyle photographer Chloé Crane-Leroux and James Beard Award winner Sophia Roe — who have a combined 1.8 million Instagram followers — as well as viral spots L'Appartement 4F and Leon's Bagels. A 5K run took participants across the Williamsburg Bridge. There was live music, a bouquet workshop and yoga classes. 'For LA' raised $52,000 for California Community Foundation and World Central Kitchen, according to Haverty. A silent auction supported a GoFundMe for Los Angeles artists. Haverty said they felt a responsibility to provide as many ways as possible for people to put their individual talents toward something 'bigger than one small donation.' 'Once there was a platform for people to be able to invest into, that ultimately is what connected the coast,' he said. 'You kind of put your hands up in the air until there's something to dump your time and your energy into,' Bruno added. 'I needed to do something because I was able to do something.' ___ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP's philanthropy coverage, visit
South China Morning Post
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Onyx Storm author Rebecca Yarros meets superfans as new book tops charts
Published: 11:17am, 27 Jan 2025 Updated: 11:19am, 27 Jan 2025 To celebrate a coming milestone, Alyssa Math could think of nothing more fitting than front-row tickets to Onyx Storm author Rebecca Yarros' appearance at The Town Hall in Manhattan, New York. 'I'm getting married next weekend, so this is my hen night,' said Math, an accountant who travelled with friends from her home near Annapolis, in the US state of Maryland. She is one of millions of admirers of Yarros' work and a year ago drove two hours to Reston, Virginia, to see the author. 'It's a huge cult following,' said Math, wearing a white veil in homage to one of Yarros' characters. 'The drama [of her books] keeps you on the edge of your seat.' Laurie Hernandez (left) and Rebecca Yarros discuss Yarros' new book Onyx Storm at The Town Hall, on January 24, 2025. Photo: CJ Rivera/Invision/AP Friday night at The Town Hall had the feel of a costume party, rock concert and family reunion as a capacity crowd of around 1,500 clapped, laughed and shouted, 'Yes, Queen!'
