Last week, the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals, celebrated the honorees of the 2020 Media Access Awards. This year’s event paid tribute, virtually, to those individuals, series, and films that have redefined on-screen representation for the disability community, while advancing the portrayal and employment of people with disabilities in Hollywood.
To view the show in its entirety and learn more about the showcase, visit:
MediaAccessAwards2020.com.
Advocate, producer, model and actor Nyle Dimarco served as the evening’s host and welcomed viewers to a night filled with memorable moments, touching tributes, and awe-inspiring performances. The night’s honorees were selected by the diversity committees of their professional guilds with awards from the Casting Society of America (Csa), Producers Guild of America (PGA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), and Writers Guild of America (WGA). This year’s honorees were:
SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award: Lauren Ridloff
Presented...
To view the show in its entirety and learn more about the showcase, visit:
MediaAccessAwards2020.com.
Advocate, producer, model and actor Nyle Dimarco served as the evening’s host and welcomed viewers to a night filled with memorable moments, touching tributes, and awe-inspiring performances. The night’s honorees were selected by the diversity committees of their professional guilds with awards from the Casting Society of America (Csa), Producers Guild of America (PGA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), and Writers Guild of America (WGA). This year’s honorees were:
SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award: Lauren Ridloff
Presented...
- 11/27/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services organization Easterseals, has announced the honorees of the awards show, which include critically-acclaimed documentary “Crip Camp,” Netflix’s “Away” and Ramy Youssef.
The award show, which will be presented virtually Nov. 19 and hosted by model and actor Nyle Dimarco, aims to pay tribute to creatives, series and films that have holistically portrayed individuals with disabilities and advanced representation for the disability community both on and off-screen.
“One out of four American adults has a disability, but they rarely see their lives reflected in the stories told on film and television. The Media Access Awards is an ongoing campaign to change that reality. And it will change. People with disabilities will be seen and heard,” Deborah Calla and Allen Rucker, co-CEOs of Media Access Awards, said in a statement.
The evening will see special appearances from Selma Blair, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel,...
The award show, which will be presented virtually Nov. 19 and hosted by model and actor Nyle Dimarco, aims to pay tribute to creatives, series and films that have holistically portrayed individuals with disabilities and advanced representation for the disability community both on and off-screen.
“One out of four American adults has a disability, but they rarely see their lives reflected in the stories told on film and television. The Media Access Awards is an ongoing campaign to change that reality. And it will change. People with disabilities will be seen and heard,” Deborah Calla and Allen Rucker, co-CEOs of Media Access Awards, said in a statement.
The evening will see special appearances from Selma Blair, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel,...
- 11/10/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan and Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
'Jim Caruso'sPajamaCastParty' is back tonight at 8pm. Musical guests will be jazzpop singersax player Curtis Stigers, Broadwayfilm triple-threat Ariana DeBose Anita in Spielberg's upcoming 'West Side Story', singertapper extraordinaire Evan Ruggiero, British internet singing sensation Debbie Wileman, baritone Matthew Ciuffitelli 'The Opera Guy' and Max Bartos, a young performer who was to make his Broadway debut in Sing Street, which was postponed due to the pandemic.
- 5/11/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last night Broadway stars and student Thespians shared the stage at Edison Ballroom for the 5thBroadway Back to School Gala supporting the Educational Theatre Foundation. The event honoring Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's dedication to educational theatre featured some of the biggest names in Broadway, including legends Chita Rivera and Patti LuPone, host Laura Benanti, John Cariani, Gavin Creel, Evan Ruggiero, Carla Stickler, Alex Stone, and J. Harrison Ghee who appeared as Crystal Demure.
- 9/23/2019
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced today their lineup of performers to pay special tribute to this year's honorees at their Annual Gala on Monday, April 29, 2019. Michael Urie Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song hosts the evening that will include performances by Amber Gray Hadestown, Beth Leavel, Michael Potts, Matthew Sklar The Prom, Damon Daunno,Rebecca Naomi Jones Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Oklahoma, Sarah Stiles Tootsie and a special appearance by Chairman of The Actors Fund Brian Stokes Mitchell. Luke Hawkins amp Evan Ruggiero will open the Gala with an original tap dance number. Additional presenters and guests include Annette Bening,Kenny Leon, Jawan M. Jackson, Tony Kushner, Will Roland, Brandon Uranowitz, Eric William Morris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Gideon Glick and more. Performers and guests are subjects to change.
- 4/26/2019
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Multi Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Jason Mraz will headline Shane's Inspiration's star-studded benefit on Friday, March 29th at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
“The Greatest Playground Reimagined Gala” will be co-hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba (The Talk / Dancing with the Stars). The festivities will include celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, awards program, live entertainment and much more.
“We are honored to have the incredible Jason Mraz perform at our gala this year. His commitment to inclusion through his foundation is in direct alignment with our own, which creates social inclusion and inclusive play for children of all abilities. We are extremely grateful to be partnering with this extraordinary talent and advocate,” stated Tiffany Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Shane’s Inspiration.
This year’s honorees include Mattel’s Kim Culmone, who spearheaded the line of differently-abled Barbie dolls; Evan Ruggiero, an award-winning one-legged Broadway tap dancer...
“The Greatest Playground Reimagined Gala” will be co-hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba (The Talk / Dancing with the Stars). The festivities will include celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, awards program, live entertainment and much more.
“We are honored to have the incredible Jason Mraz perform at our gala this year. His commitment to inclusion through his foundation is in direct alignment with our own, which creates social inclusion and inclusive play for children of all abilities. We are extremely grateful to be partnering with this extraordinary talent and advocate,” stated Tiffany Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Shane’s Inspiration.
This year’s honorees include Mattel’s Kim Culmone, who spearheaded the line of differently-abled Barbie dolls; Evan Ruggiero, an award-winning one-legged Broadway tap dancer...
- 3/28/2019
- Look to the Stars
Shane's Inspiration, the global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities, is celebrating its 18th annual gala on Friday evening, March 29, at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
“The Greatest Playground Reimagined” will be a star-studded celebration of entertainment and philanthropy emceed by Carrie Ann Inaba (Co-Host on “The Talk” / Judge on “Dancing with the Stars”). The festivities will include celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, awards program, and much more. Shane’s Inspiration’s Co-Founder and CEO Tiffany Harris is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
· Kim Culmone is the Svp Global Head of Design at Mattel, who along with her inclusive, passionate and innovative design team, created the new Barbie dolls that include a doll who utilizes a wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb. Kim will receive the Visionary Leadership Award.
· Evan Ruggiero is an award-winning,...
“The Greatest Playground Reimagined” will be a star-studded celebration of entertainment and philanthropy emceed by Carrie Ann Inaba (Co-Host on “The Talk” / Judge on “Dancing with the Stars”). The festivities will include celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, awards program, and much more. Shane’s Inspiration’s Co-Founder and CEO Tiffany Harris is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
· Kim Culmone is the Svp Global Head of Design at Mattel, who along with her inclusive, passionate and innovative design team, created the new Barbie dolls that include a doll who utilizes a wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb. Kim will receive the Visionary Leadership Award.
· Evan Ruggiero is an award-winning,...
- 3/7/2019
- Look to the Stars
Winners of the 63rd annual Drama Desk Awards were revealed on June 3 during a ceremony at the Town Hall in midtown Manhattan that was hosted once again by Michael Urie. As with the Outer Critics Circle Awards, these kudos also consider both Broadway and off-Broadway fare. To that end, the Broadway production of “The Band’s Visit” was ineligible, save for its sound design which was deemed to be new and won with these voters.
See 2018 Tony Awards nominations push Broadway to best season ever for attendance and grosses
Plays
Best Play
X – Admissions, by Joshua Harmon
Mary Jane, by Amy Herzog
Miles for Mary, by The Mad Ones
People, Places & Things, by Duncan Macmillan
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, by Jocelyn Bioh
Best Revival of a Play
X – Angels in America
Hindle Wakes
In the Blood
Three Tall Women
Travesties
Best Director of a Play
Marianne Elliott,...
See 2018 Tony Awards nominations push Broadway to best season ever for attendance and grosses
Plays
Best Play
X – Admissions, by Joshua Harmon
Mary Jane, by Amy Herzog
Miles for Mary, by The Mad Ones
People, Places & Things, by Duncan Macmillan
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, by Jocelyn Bioh
Best Revival of a Play
X – Angels in America
Hindle Wakes
In the Blood
Three Tall Women
Travesties
Best Director of a Play
Marianne Elliott,...
- 6/4/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
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