James Lawson News

American Stage Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013-2014 season opening production, THE BIRDS by the acclaimed Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer). Previews are October 2 & 3. Opening Night is October 4 and the production runs through October 27.

On the next episode of ABC's BODY OF PROOF titled "Doubting Tommy", a young girl is found murdered, and when Megan arrives at the scene, she finds Tommy covered in blood. Get a sneak peek below!

Cynthia Griggs Fleming's Yes We Did? From King's Dream to Obama's Promise, now available in paperback, explores the evolution of black leadership that ultimately led to the election of the country's first African American president, tracing the civil rights movement from its beginnings to the present day.

James Roday, Dule Hill and Maggie Lawson of USA Network's PSYCH talk about their theatre lives.

The N-Y Historical Society has announced the following upcoming events

Beginning last week, and performing through February 19, The Coterie presents the concert event Red Carpet Memories: A Celebration of Academy Award-Nominated Songs. Red Carpet Memories performs in The Coterie's home in the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa (right next door to the Kodak Theatre, home of this year's Oscars). Check out photos below!

The New-York Historical Society is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

New York's first museum, the New-York Historical Society, was born in the aftermath of revolutions-in America, France and Haiti-that reverberated like rolling thunder back and forth across the Atlantic, with consequences that are still felt today.

The New York Historical Society has announced its exhibitions through March 2012, including REVOLUTION! THE ATLANTIC WORLD REBORN and more.

The New-York Historical Society is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

New York's first museum, the New-York Historical Society, was born in the aftermath of revolutions-in America, France and Haiti-that reverberated like rolling thunder back and forth across the Atlantic, with consequences that are still felt today.

The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

On Friday, November 4th, The American Songbook Project held its annual signature event, their 'Name That Tune' benefit at the historic Hudson Theater in New York. Their mission is to preserve the American Songbook by bringing professional singers in the NYC schools. This year they honored Broadway composer Jerry Herman and Guild Hall (East Hampton), both of whom celebrated their 80th birthdays this year. Liz Smith emceed the Jerry Herman tribute and her passionate, loving remarks about her friend included 'It is said by show biz insiders that Jerry is so universal the you just hear a song of his once and you can hum it or sing it. And you probably can't stop. That is pretty damned great. He is universal in the musical theater, the songsmith of modern American life.' Mr. Herman's tribute included performances by James Darrah recreating his role of Ambrose Kemper from the last Carol Channing revival of Hello Dolly singing 'It Only Takes a Moment;' Meredith Patterson and Jeffry Denman performing 'Tap Your Troubles Away' from Mack and Mabel; and Andrea McArdle singing 'If He Walked into My Life Today' from Mame accompanied movingly by nine-year old Kyrian Friedenberg on trumpet.

The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research, presenting history and art exhibitions, and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today.

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

The New-York Historical Society will re-open its landmark building to the public at 11 am on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11, 2011.

Tony Award nominees Penny Fuller and Anita Gillette will star in the staged reading of JAMMED, a new play by Joan Tewkesbury (Nashville, Thieves Like Us), Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St., between Waverly Place and West 8th St.). JAMMED takes place backstage at a performance of Hedda Gabler. A missed cue triggers a conversation, a confrontation and a misguided solution.

Tony Award nominees Penny Fuller and Anita Gillette will star in the staged reading of JAMMED, a new play by Joan Tewkesbury (Nashville, Thieves Like Us), Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St., between Waverly Place and West 8th St.). JAMMED takes place backstage at a performance of Hedda Gabler. A missed cue triggers a conversation, a confrontation and a misguided solution.

Manhattan Theatre Source (James Lawson, Artistic Director) announced its holiday line-up today. The theatre will present work by Mac Rogers (2007 FringeNYC Outstanding Playwrighting Award winner), Sharon Fogarty (Chicago City Limits Touring Company), Jason Grossman, Greg Oliver Bodine and Julie Perkins throughout December.

MANHATTAN THEATRE SOURCE PRESENTS FIVE HOLIDAY SHOWS DECEMBER 8 ? 28, 2008 Manhattan Theatre Source (James Lawson, Artistic Director) announced its holiday line-up today. The theatre will present work by Mac Rogers (2007 FringeNYC Outstanding Playwrighting Award winner), Sharon Fogarty (Chicago City Limits Touring Company), Jason Grossman, Greg Oliver Bodine and Julie Perkins throughout December.