βStranger Things: The First Shadowβ hit the West End in 2023, delivering audiences an action-packed prequel to the beloved Netflix series, βStranger Things.β The jaw-dropping play shares the origin stories of iconic characters like Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and, of course, Henry Creel.
On Tuesday, the American Institute for Stuttering held its 19th Annual Gala with the theme βJust Listen,β encouraging people to listen and learn from people who stutter.
βStranger Things: The First Shadowβ opened on April 22 after an incredibly popular run on the West End. The βStranger Thingsβ prequel was praised during its performances in London, winning two Olivier Awards in 2024, one for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. Since coming to the Big Apple, the play has only garnered more critical acclaim, winning three Tony Awards last Sunday.
On May 8, this yearβs Tony nominees attended the 78th Annual Tony Awardsβ βMeet the Nomineesβ event. Nominees in attendance included Academy Award-winning George Clooney and comedian Cole Escola β both nominated for Best Actor in a Play, as well as Tony-winning Megan Hilty for her role in βDeath Becomes Herβ and βStranger Thingsβ star Sadie Sink for her performance in βJohn Proctor is the Villain.β
On April 28, the cast and creative team of Apple TV+’s new sci-fi comedic thriller Murderbot celebrated the show’s world premire in New York City. Attendees included Emmy-winning Alexander SkarsgΓ₯rd, who plays the series’ titular character, and the showβs Academy Award-nominated directors, brothers Chris and Paul Weitz.
In honor of spring, Lysol launched its new Lavender and Cotton Blossom fragrance, an expansion of the cleaning brandβs βBrand New Dayβ scent line. The company celebrated the refreshing scentβs release with a Latin dance lesson and launch party, featuring dance lover and Latin icon Roselyn Sanchez, on April 23.
On April 16, Prime Video hosted a special screening ofΒ β#1 Happy Family USA,β an upcoming Prime Video adult animated series, at the Metrograph.
On April 9, the Public Art Fund held their annual Public Art Fund party and after-party, celebrating the non-profitβs 2025 artists. The organizationβs largest fundraiser fuels its mission to bring contemporary art to all of New York Cityβs five boroughs.Β
The iconic Swiffer Sweeper just got its most significant upgrade in 25 years.
On March 12, MarieBelle New Yorkβs flagship store hosted a book signing for MariBelle Liebermanβs new book βMaribelle Entertains.β A chocolatier, chef and entrepreneur, Lieberman spoke with attendees about her experience authoring the book, passion for cooking and entertaining and inspirations as a chef.