Meet Sasha and Malia Obama's look-a-likesJuly 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - A pair of Long Island sisters are constantly stopped for autographs - because people keep mistaking them for Sasha and Malia Obama, daughters of U.S. President Barack Obama.
For the Obamas, date night in Paris follows an afternoon with their daughters at Notre DameJune 7th, 2009 For the Obamas, date night in ParisPARIS — Ah, Paris. The city of love.
Obamas' Broadway and dinner date shows New York's 'affordable' night life: MayorJune 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - New York's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg has claimed that a dinner and Broadway undertaken by Barack Obama and his wife Michelle is a celebration of New York's affordable night life.I can't think of anything that is better as an advertisement for our tourism industry, for Broadway, for our restaurants, for saying that this is a safe city and an affordable city," Bloomberg said Monday. "The President doesn't get paid that much.
Obama effect makes Broadway show become a huge hit among New YorkersJune 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obama effect was once again visible when just a day after the U.S. First Couple saw 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' in New York, patrons flocked to watch the Broadway show on Sunday.
Obamas fly to New York for dinnerMay 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama flew via Air Force One to New York Saturday evening for a "date" to take in dinner and a play. They helicoptered from Kennedy International Airport to Lower Manhattan, continuing via presidential motorcade to the Washington Square Park neighbourhood.
Barack Obama to enjoy date night on Broadway with Michelle in NYCMay 30th, 2009 NEW YORK - US President Barack Obama, who makes his first trip to the Big Apple as the commander in chief today, will enjoy a date night on Broadway with First Lady Michelle Obama. The New York Daily News has learnt that the Obamas plan to take in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" at the Belasco Theater.
Have plane, will travel: Obamas Broadway-bound for date night after watching Malia play soccerMay 30th, 2009 Looks like a night on Broadway for first coupleNEW YORK — His public schedule listed no official events, so President Barack Obama had plenty of time to devote to being a weekend dad and spouse. After watching daughter Malia's soccer game for an hour Saturday morning, the president and first lady Michelle Obama arrived in New York late Saturday afternoon for date night.
Have plane, will travel: Obamas Broadway-bound for date night after watching Malia play soccerMay 30th, 2009 First couple's date: dinner and a Broadway showNEW YORK — President Barack Obama made good on a campaign promise to his most important supporter Saturday night — his wife, Michelle. The president and first lady jetted to a date in New York late Saturday afternoon, aides and media in tow.
Elton John honoured for contribution to BroadwayMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - Music legend Sir Elton John was honoured for his contribution to musical theatre at the Annual Drama League Awards in New York. The singer received a special tribute during the ceremony for his work on hit stage shows including 'Aida', 'The Lion King' and 'Billy Elliot', which has been a major success since it opened on Broadway last year, reported contactmusic.com
Other stars honoured at the ceremony included Angela Lansbury, currently appearing in the Broadway revival of 'Blithe Spirit', who was recognised for her unique contribution to theatre, and writer-director Arthur Laurents, the man behind the recent revivals of 'West Side Story' and 'Gypsy', who received the Julia Hansen Award for directing.
Carrie Fisher brings 'Wishful Drinking,' her one-woman show, to BroadwayApril 30th, 2009 Carrie Fisher brings one-woman show to BroadwayNEW YORK — Carrie Fisher will bring her tales of growing up in Hollywood to Broadway next season. Fisher, the daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, will open her one-woman show, "Wishful Drinking," Oct.
'9 to 5' snags a record 15 Drama Desk nominations honoring the best of the seasonApril 28th, 2009 '9 to 5' snags a record 15 Drama Desk nominationsNEW YORK — "9 to 5" has set a Drama Desk record and it hasn't even won any awards yet. The Broadway musical based on the 1980 hit movie received 15 Drama Desk nominations Monday, breaking the old record of 14 nominations, held by five other shows including "The Producers" and "Hairspray."
"9 to 5" features a score by Dolly Parton, who received two nominations — one for her music and one for the lyrics of the show.
'Impressionism,' starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen, set to close May 10 on B'wayApril 28th, 2009 'Impressionism' set to close May 10 on BroadwayNEW YORK — "Impressionism" is fading to black. The Broadway play starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen will close May 10 after a shortened, 56-performance run at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.
'Shrek' set to launch its national tour in Chicago in June 2010April 23rd, 2009 'Shrek' set to launch national tour in June 2010NEW YORK — "Shrek the Musical" is set to trek. Producer Bill Damaschke (Dah-mash-key) says the show based on the hit DreamWorks animated film will launch its national tour in June 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago.
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
Hugh Jackman rehearses for Broadway Musical in New YorkMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman is in New York, as he is busy rehearsing for his forthcoming musical play called 'Harry Houdini'. he musical based on the life of acclaimed magician 'Harry Houdini' required Hugh to learn multifarious magic tricks.
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