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Global Lyme Alliance (Gla), the leading nonprofit dedicated to conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases held their annual Gla Global Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Rosanna Scotto MCs Gla Global Gala

The annual event raises Lyme disease awareness and funds for research to improve diagnostics and treatments and ultimately find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. This year’s gala was a night to remember for invited celebrities, business leaders, and top scientists alike.

The spectacular event began with cocktails, dinner, and an auction followed by a special musical performance by music icon Debbie Gibson. Master of ceremonies Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host of Fox 5 “Good Day New York” led the affair which included appearances by Broadway Star Ashley Loren as well as Celebrity Ambassador Christopher Meloni.

This year, the Gla honored Kenzie Vath, a Lyme warrior, devoted wife, loving mother, and dedicated hotelier, for her...

JoJo will call New York City home for a while as she settles into her lead role as Satine in Moulin Rouge, marking her Broadway debut. “This show is a full on feast for the senses and the opportunity to play Satine feels like the culmination of so many dreams,” the singer wrote on social media. “I cannot believe I get to join this phenomenal cast and company.”

Ashley Loren, who currently fills the role of Satine, will exit the production on April 9 along with Aaron Tveit, who acts opposite her as Christian.

Global Lyme Alliance (Gla), the leading nonprofit dedicated to conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases held the Gla Global Gala 2022 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

The event raises Lyme disease awareness and funds for research to improve diagnostics and treatments and ultimately find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. The spectacular and one-of-a-kind gala was a night to remember for invited celebrities, business leaders, and top scientists alike.

The evening’s honored guests included Kim & Atty Cleworth, A mother and daughter who have been impacted by Lyme. They are also Executive Producers of the film, I’m Not Crazy I’m Sick. An exclusive preview was shown to the audience of the documentary about their struggle.

A highlight of New York’s philanthropic calendar, this year’s event raised more than 1.85 million to advance Gla’s mission to conquer Lyme. A live auction led by...

Multiple Tony nominee Moulin Rouge! The Musical will resume Broadway performances on Friday, September 24 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, producers announced today, but the successor to former (and Tony-nominated) lead actress Karen Olivo, who left the role in protest of Broadway’s silence over Scott Rudin, was not revealed.

Back on stage will be Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, Sahr Ngaujah, Robyn Hurder, Tam Mutu and Ricky Rojas. Ashley Loren has been cast at the alternate Satine (a position she held at the time of the shutdown). Additional casting, including the role of Satine, will be confirmed at a later date.

Produces also announced that Moulin Rouge! will honor New York’s Frontline Workers at a special dress rehearsal on September 23.

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a story about artists fighting to keep...

Refresh for updates Acknowledgements, thank yous, laments for shuttered theaters, pleas for racial justice and get-out-the-vote plugs are being offered by this year’s crop of Tony Award nominees.

“It is an uncertain time for the theater world and the world at large,” said Jake Gyllenhaal, a triple nominee, “so if you are able, I encourage you first to Vote and then – if you can – to donate to The Actors Fund.”

See full statements below.

“The closing of Broadway theatres (indeed almost all American theatres) this year has left us without a vital resource to gather together and examine ourselves and our nation and has reminded us just how important live theatre is to our personal and civil lives,” said playwright Matthew López, whose The Inheritance was nominated in 11 categories.

Glee star Billy Lewis Jr., Adam Kantor Rent, The Last 5 Years, Emily Padgett Side Show, pictured, Amma Osei Rock of Ages, Ryann Redmond Bring it On, IfThen, Heather Brorsen Avenue Q and Ashley Loren Jekyll amp Hyde will join G'Day Broadway The Music of Matthew Lee Robinson at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street tonight, April 29th at 7pm.

Glee star Billy Lewis Jr., Adam Kantor Rent, The Last 5 Years, Emily Padgett Side Show, pictured, Amma Osei Rock of Ages, Ryann Redmond Bring it On, IfThen, Heather Brorsen Avenue Q and Ashley Loren Jekyll amp Hyde will join G'Day Broadway The Music of Matthew Lee Robinson at The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street on Wednesday April 29th at 7pm.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Aaron Ramey, Jenna Leigh Green, Ashley Loren and Brian Charles Rooney in Let's Duet' on Thursday, March 12 at 930pm. Let's Duet will be a fantastic evening celebrating the myriad fantastic ways that two voices have been brought together with powerful and moving melodies. You'll hear songs from Sondheim, The Secret Garden, and Aida, as well as new composers and favorites from radio and film...

[some might consider this a spoiler for one of the jokes that Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf probably think is one of the more clever ones in their script. tough shit] Oh, Grown Ups, you are too, too predictable. You load yourself up on male-gazing, making a big deal in particular about how disgusting it is, to the male eyes of David Spade and Chris Rock, that Rob Schneider is not only married to Joyce Van Patten, a woman a good 30 years older than him, but that he would actually tongue-fence her in public. (In the film, it’s not the sweet, simple kiss that appears in the trailer.) You make a huge extended joke out of the film’s five juvenile protagonists ogling 20-year-old Madison Riley, blond and skinny and tall and all legs in short shorts -- that is, she’s “hot” -- bent over the engine of a car that Spade’s character has deliberately disabled so that she’ll (hopefully) pose with her ass in their faces all day. The male-gazing -- of either approval or disapproval...

The cast of "Grown Ups" have gathered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on Wednesday, June 23 to premiere the film. But instead of putting on formal outfits and making the special screening glamorous, the lead actors appeared in casual clothes and made the special screening like a family gathering event.

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, who play best friends in the film, posed together for the photographers. Salma Hayek, who looked fresh in her white dress, appeared solo, joined by other co-stars such as Maria Bello and Colin Quinn.

Later, child actors including Ada-Nicole Sanger, Alexys Nycole Sanchez, Ashley Loren, Cameron Boyce and Christopher Borger, Jake Goldberg, Michael Cavaleri, who are among the cast ensemble of the movie, also supported the event. Director Dennis Dugan additionally did not miss the premiere, while Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Reshma Shetty and Niecy Nash were among the celebrity guests.