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Alumni News: Ben Paljor Chatag in Tricycle magazine
July 9, 2017

Ben Chatag ’15 is exhibiting his new paintings in a solo show in Brooklyn’s Yashar Gallery, 276 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, through July 13, 2017.
Biology Alumnus Emerson Khost Publishes Study on the Fruit Fly Genome
April 6, 2017

Daniel Emerson Khost, who graduated from Marymount Manhattan with a B.S. in Biology in 2013, is now a Ph.D. student in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Rochester.
Lauren Gerrie ’05 has great taste!
December 22, 2016

Studio Art Alum and Marc Jacobs’s private chef, Lauren Gerrie provided healthy recipes based on nostalgic holiday dishes.
PODCAST: Former Theatre Arts Major, Adam Chanler-Berat talks RENT and the Power of Standing Up for What You Believe In!
November 13, 2016

It’s time to measure our lives in love, meditate on the power of standing up for what we believe in, and do it all with a healthy dose of rock ‘n roll. Because, as the song goes, everything is RENT, and RENT is everything to us. Hear from (former MMC Theatre Arts major) Adam Chanler-Berat and Michael McElroy as they talk about the show that swept the ’90s and inspired an entire generation of musical theatre artists. Enjoy!
Meet Theatre Arts Alumnus Nick LaMedica and America’s Favorite Sock Puppet (NY Times Article)!
November 13, 2016

Meet Theatre Arts Alumnus Nick LaMedica and America’s Favorite Sock Puppet (NY Times Article)!
What Was Marissa Jaret Winokur’s Advice to Hairspray Live!’s (and MMC Theatre’s) Tracy Turnblad?
November 13, 2016

What Was Marissa Jaret Winokur’s Advice to Hairspray Live!’s (and MMC Theatre’s) Tracy Turnblad?
Jake Gyllenhaal & Alumna Annaleigh Ashford - “Move On” - New York City Center’s SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!
October 28, 2016

Jake Gyllenhaal & Alumna Annaleigh Ashford - “Move On” - New York City Center’s SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!
Check out Theatre Arts alumnus Steven Bono in Bon Jovi’s new music video “Knockout”! Amazing stunts Steven!
October 27, 2016

Check out Theatre Arts alumnus Steven Bono in Bon Jovi’s new music video “Knockout”! Amazing stunts Steven!
Congratulation to Theatre Arts alumnus Jason Gotay, who is in the Signature Theatre’s production of FREAKY FRIDAY (photo: Jason with composer Tom Kitt)! READ the Washington Post REVIEW!
October 27, 2016

Congratulation to Theatre Arts alumnus Jason Gotay, who is in the Signature Theatre’s production of FREAKY FRIDAY (photo: Jason with composer Tom Kitt)! READ the Washington Post REVIEW!
REVIEW: Alumnus Jared Mancuso’s New Album ‘Superdope’!
October 27, 2016

REVIEW: Alumnus Jared Mancuso’s New Album ‘Superdope’!
Alumna Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE! Performances this week!
October 23, 2016

Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE! Performances this week!
Alumna Jenna Ushkowitz to perform in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS, on Broadway!
October 20, 2016

Alumna Jenna Ushkowitz to perform in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS, on Broadway!
Happy Opening to alumna Emmy Raver-Lampman, who is in the Chicago company of HAMILTON – Doing Chicago like she did on Broadway!
October 19, 2016

Happy Opening to alumna Emmy Raver-Lampman, who is in the Chicago company of HAMILTON – Doing Chicago like she did on Broadway!
Congratulations to Theatre Arts alumnus Jesse Marchese, who directed this production of URINETOWN: The Musical, at The Poet’s Den Theatre (NYC)!
October 19, 2016

Congratualtions to Theatre Arts alumnus Jesse Marchese, who directed this production of URINETOWN: The Musical, at The Poet’s Den Theatre (NYC)!
New York Times Review of alumnus Charlie Munn in THE MAIDS, at Off-Broadway’s Intar Theatre!
October 18, 2016

New York Times Review of alumnus Charlie Munn in THE MAIDS, at Off-Broadway’s Intar Theatre!
TICKET Information to see Theatre Arts alumnus William DeMeritt in Suzan-Lori Park’s THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, at the Signature Theatre (NYC)!
October 18, 2016

TICKET Information to see Theatre Arts alumnus William DeMeritt in Suzan-Lori Park’s THE DEATH OF THE LAST BLACK MAN IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, at the Signature Theatre (NYC)!
VIEW the Trailer of alumnus Jason Gotay in FREAKY FRIDAY, at the Signature Theatre (VA)!
October 18, 2016

VIEW the Trailer of alumnus Jason Gotay in FREAKY FRIDAY, at the Signature Theatre (VA)!
Former Theatre Arts Major Adam Chanler-Berat In the Cast of AMELIE!
October 18, 2016

Former Theatre Arts Major Adam Chanler-Berat In the Cast of AMELIE!
For newcomers to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, viewing is an interactive experience – READ to interact with alumni Laverne Cox and Annaleigh Ashford, on October 20th (FOX)!
October 16, 2016

For newcomers to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, viewing is an interactive experience – READ to learn how to interact with alumni Laverne Cox and Annaleigh Ashford, on October 20th (FOX)!
Professor Kevin Connell is featured in an article titled: “Failing in the Classroom” (STAGE DIRECTIONS MAGAZINE, October 2016 Issue)!
September 24, 2016

Professor Kevin Connell is featured in an article titled – “Failing in the Classroom: Three Professors weigh in on the art of allowing students to learn from themselves” (STAGE DIRECTIONS MAGAZINE, October 2016 Issue)!
Review of alumnus PJ Adzima in the Atlantic Theatre Company’s 1001 NIGHTS!
September 23, 2016

Review of alumnus PJ Adzima in the Atlantic Theatre Company’s 1001 NIGHTS!
Alumnus Charlie Munn in World Premiere of Jose Rivera’s THE MAIDS!
September 18, 2016

Alumnus Charlie Munn in World Premiere of Jose Rivera’s THE MAIDS!
NY Times REVIEW: Congratulations to all of the MMC Theatre Arts alumni working on CRACKSKULL ROW: Chris Steckel (Production Stage Manager), Kayla Santos (Stage Manager), Anne Ciarlone (Wardrobe Supervisor), Mackenzie Meeks (Associate Producer), and Brian
September 18, 2016

Congratulations to all of the MMC Theatre Arts alumni working on CRACKSKULL ROW: Chris Steckel (Production Stage Manager), Kayla Santos (Stage Manager), Anne Ciarlone (Wardrobe Supervisor), Mackenzie Meeks (Associate Producer), and Brian Reager (Associate Director)!
Playbill.com Features Advice for Incoming Freshmen from MMC’s Noah Pyzik
September 14, 2016

Playbill.com recently interviewed nine sophomore musical theatre and acting majors to give advice on what they learned during their first year to the incoming freshman class.
Theatre Arts alumnus Mike Longo Performs at Broadway Sessions this Thursday!
September 14, 2016

This Thursday night Broadway Sessions goes back to school with an all star roster singing from their High School musicals! Make a reservation at www.westbankcafe.com/broadway-sessions to see Theatre Arts alumnus Mike Longo perform!
Ring in the New Year with alumna Annaleigh Ashford, at Feinstein’s 54 Below!
September 14, 2016

Ring in the New Year at Feinstein’s/54 Below! We’re thrilled to announce that Annaleigh Ashford and Charles Busch will be taking the stage on New Year’s Eve for a night you’ll never forget. Learn how to get first access to tickets for Charles Busch at 7pm (http://bit.ly/2c6qvxD) and Annaleigh Ashford at 11pm (http://bit.ly/2cp3mIX). Presale begins September 15!
Congratulations to Theatre Arts alumni Evan Bernardin, Sidney Fisher, and Melissa Rose Hirsch for THE BAD YEARS, Kerrigan & Lowdermilk’s House Party Musical!
September 13, 2016

Congratulations to Theatre Arts alumni Evan Bernardin, Sidney Fisher, and Melissa Rose Hirsch for THE BAD YEARS, Kerrigan & Lowdermilk’s House Party Musical!
Alumni Annaleigh Ashford and Andy Stokan Meet up on the Set of Showtime’s “Masters of Sex”!
September 13, 2016

Alumni Annaleigh Ashford and Andy Stokan meet up together on the set of the “Masters of Sex”!

On the left is a picture of Andy and Annaleigh at their Commencement from MMC, and on the right, a picture of them on the set of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Masters of Sex”.

Their episode (#401) premiered 9/11/16 on Showtime!

Congratulations to them both!!!
VIDEO: Former Student, Adam Chanler-Berat in the Huntington Theatre’s SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE!
September 13, 2016

VIDEO: Take a look inside the musical about getting inside the mind of an artist, with former Theatre Arts major Adam Chanler-Berat!

You can see SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE now through Oct. 16, at the Huntington Theatre Company!
So proud of Theatre Arts alumna Allyson Haley, who is cast in the Off-Broadway production of DADDY ISSUES!
September 11, 2016

So proud of Theatre Arts alumna Allyson Haley, who is cast in the Off-Broadway production of DADDY ISSUES!

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<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2395-board-chairperson-hope-knight-85-featured-in-the"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/559,407,559,407/15069_hope_knight_-_commercial_observer_photo.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2395-board-chairperson-hope-knight-85-featured-in-the">Board Chairperson Hope Knight ’85 Featured in the Commercial Observer</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">MMC’s Board Chairperson, Hope Knight ’85, was featured in the <em>Commercial Observer</em> for her stewardship of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC).</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="https://www.mmm.edu/live/news/2349-youarewelcomehere"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,654,276/14727_capture.png" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="https://www.mmm.edu/live/news/2349-youarewelcomehere">MMC Joins #YouAreWelcomeHere Campaign</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">MMC is proud to be a part of the #YouAreWelcomeHere national campaign. The College has always been a place that celebrates the diversity of all people and we hope this <a href="http://www.mmm.edu/live/news/2349-youarewelcomehere">video message</a> reminds international students that they are truly welcome.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2452-associate-professor-nava-silton-phd-adapts"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1536,1536/15832_addyuno_poster.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2452-associate-professor-nava-silton-phd-adapts">Associate Professor Nava Silton, Ph.D., Adapts Realabilities Comic Book Series into Musical</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Nava R. Silton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at MMC, is heading up the creative team, along with composer and lyricist Bonnie Gleicher, to produce the first family musical about disability. Entitled <em>Addy & Uno</em>, the musical is an adaptation of Dr. Silton’s <em>Realabilities</em> Educational Comic Book Curriculum.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2433-sharon-meagher-phd-named-vice-president-for"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1638,1638/15530_sharon_meagher_headshot.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2433-sharon-meagher-phd-named-vice-president-for">Sharon Meagher, Ph.D., Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Marymount Manhattan College</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">The Trustees of Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharon Meagher as MMC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2296-remembering-dr-elaine-klein-mmc-dean"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/573,212,1482,1120/14335_001329_portrait.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2296-remembering-dr-elaine-klein-mmc-dean">Remembering Dr. Elaine Klein, MMC Dean</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Dr. Klein was the first Jewish dean of a Catholic college, and taught Geraldine Ferraro ’56 while at Marymount Manhattan College.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/2017/01/18/connell-named-weathervane-managing-artistic-director/96550072/"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,534,712/14516_636199215095191399-kc-276r.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="http://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/2017/01/18/connell-named-weathervane-managing-artistic-director/96550072/">Kevin Connell, MFA, named Weathervane managing artistic director</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2407-mmc-commencement-2017">MMC Commencement 2017</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2376-in-memoriam-eugene-lang"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1131,1686/14891_eugene__theresa_lang.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2376-in-memoriam-eugene-lang">In Memoriam: Eugene Lang</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Marymount Manhattan College friend and benefactor Eugene Lang, 98, passed away on April 8, 2017 at his home in Manhattan.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2287-mmcs-maddie-baillio-18-stars-in-hairspray-live"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/544,434,1011,901/14275_nup_174512_2901.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2287-mmcs-maddie-baillio-18-stars-in-hairspray-live">MMC’s Maddie Baillio ’18 stars in Hairspray Live</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">Baillio was selected through an open casting call, beating out hopefuls at every round elimination, ultimately being chosen to don the big hair and 60s fashion of Tracy Turnblad.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2189-playbill-spotlights-mmc-stars"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,414,414/13866_playbill-logo.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2189-playbill-spotlights-mmc-stars">Playbill Spotlights MMC Stars</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">In a feature article titled “<strong>The New York City College Program Producing Today’s Broadway and TV Stars</strong>,” Playbill highlights the strengths of the Marymount Manhattan College performing arts program, and interviews several of our star alumni.</div>
<div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2457-exhibit-catalogue-for-trajectories-a-group-show">Exhibit Catalogue for “Trajectories: A Group Show” Now Online</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2217-apple-fest-mmcs-annual-71st-street-block-party"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2047,2047/13927_img_0118.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2217-apple-fest-mmcs-annual-71st-street-block-party">Apple Fest, MMC’s Annual 71st Street Block Party</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"><p class="p1"> On Thursday, September 22, over 30 Marymount Manhattan College clubs and organizations took over 71st street for the annual Apple Fest.</p></div>
<div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2159-booth-ferris-foundation-awards-mmc-major-grant-for">Booth Ferris Foundation Awards MMC Major Grant for CityEdge</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary">The $250,000 grant from the Booth Ferris Foundation, to be used over two years, will provide funding for Marymount Manhattan College’s recently launched college-to-career initiative, <em>CityEdge</em>, a model for integrating the liberal arts and professional preparation.</div>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2449-marymount-manhattan-student-connects-business-to"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,1000/15784_sindelt-flores.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2449-marymount-manhattan-student-connects-business-to">Marymount Manhattan Student Connects Business to Language in Italy</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>
<span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2366-two-mmc-students-selected-as-2017-jeannette-k"><img src="/live/image/gid/45/width/215/height/150/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2048,1737/14888_watson-revised.jpg" alt="" class="lw_image" width="215" height="150"/></a></span><div class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2366-two-mmc-students-selected-as-2017-jeannette-k">Two MMC Students Selected as 2017 Jeannette K. Watson Fellows</a></div><div class="lw_news_summary"/>

Board Chairperson Hope Knight ’85 Featured in the Commercial Observer

MMC’s Board Chairperson, Hope Knight ’85, was featured in the Commercial Observer for her stewardship of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC).