Discovering the Hudson by Ward Morehouse III
The Hudson Theatre, which opened in 1903, is much more than a beautiful facade, much more than a landmark Broadway playhouse with Tiffany glass mosaics and Roman friezes -- complete with verde-antique in Greco-Roman marble -- all of which recently and painstakingly restored by Millennium Hotels. With as much drama going on off-stage as beneath its historic proscenium arch, The Hudson has been the theater home for such titanic 20th century actors as George M. Cohan, Ethyl Barrymore, Laurence Olivier, Alfred Lunt, and Jason Robards Jr. As if that weren't enough of a resume, the storied Broadway palace has also played the big time as the studio where Jack Paar and Steve Allen did their nationally broadcasted TV shows. Elvis, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr. and many others not instantly associated with Broadway have been celebrated Hudson guests too. Ward Morehouse III, whose family has been identified with theater for generations, uses the Hudson as a launching pad to write about the golden age of Broadway, live TV and beyond into the new, international age of corporate-theatre synergy.
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Broadway After Dark by Ward Morehouse III, Ward Morehouse
"Broadway After Dark is a compilation of columns, stories and never-before-published profiles by my father, Ward Morehouse, and myself. The profiles were originally intended for a book called Stars I Have Known. The columns of his are representative of those he did for the New York Sun from 1926-1950 and after for other newspapers. I started writing sporadically about show business for The Christian Science Monitor in the 1970's and continued as a reporter and theater columnist for the New York Post, Reuters, New York Sun, amNew York, and the Epoch Times. It's my hope that these columns and stories, taken together, will be a portrait, however sketchy, of some of theater for the last and current century through some of their biggest stars, including Katharine Hepburn."
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Life at the Top: Inside New York's Grand Hotels by Ward Morehouse III
Veteran Broadway columnist WARD MOREHOUSE III (formerly with the New York Post and New York Sun, whose "Broadway After Dark" appears in AM New York) has written a fascinating and entertaining new book "Life At The Top: Inside New York's Grand Hotels" (Bear Manor Media), a book that has no heroes, great history or noble purpose. It's simply a masterpiece of storytelling.
MOREHOUSE chronicles the of some of the 20th Century's literary and artistic giants, many of whom made their permanent domicile at some of New York's grandest hotel, including The Waldorf-Astoria, Chelsea, St. Regis, Algonquin, Pierre, Astor and Carlyle. He paints a unique portrait of their colorful, romantic, and sometimes tragic lives during the golden era of New York hotels and theatre, bringing the two worlds together in a work that reads like great fiction. The fast-paced volume reconfirms MOREHOUSE's status as a superb chronicler of celebrity high life during the last century as well as one of our most engaging storytellers.
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Inside The Plaza: An Intimate Portrait of the Ultimate Hotel by Ward Morehouse III
From Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald cavorting in the Pulitzer Fountain to Ivana Trump patrolling the halls to inspect the rooms, this is the Plaza Hotel as no one has ever seen it, or been permitted to see it. The Plaza is the place where the Beatles headquartered when they invaded America. It's where George M. Cohan held court during the golden era of Broadway. It's where Marilyn busted a strap on cue, where Cary Grant started out from when he traveled North By Northwest, and where Macauley Culkin stayed after staying Home Alone. From the railroad tracks in the basement to the vast luxury suites overlooking Central Park, this is the full story behind the gilded doors, the inside scoop direct from the people who have cavorted there and worked there.
Mention in "The Plaza Lives", New York Magazine (May 2, 2005)
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The Waldorf-Astoria by Ward Morehouse III
"The grand cities of the world have their grand hotels, the bed-and-breakfasts for the mighty and moneyed. Ward Morehouse III explores one of New York City's grandest in 'The Waldorf-Astoria: America's Gilded Dream' ... Morehouse writes of pleasures and scandals, of the hard facts of running a hotel and of its romance. The hotel comes off well in the hands of its appreciative Boswell and one will find 'The Waldorf-Astoria' to be a pleasant buffet"
- The New York Times
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The Caedmon School: An Anecdotal History and Appreciation by Ward Morehouse III, Gregory A. Minahan
Book Description
Set against the colorful tapestry of Manhattan's ever-changing East Side, this entertaining and insightful history traces the journey of dedicated parents and teachers as they
create a school for young children. "The Caedmon School," offers an intimate glimpse into the rebirth of American Montessori education during the second half of the 20th
century. The story's memorable characters are the parents, administrators, teachers and students whose heartwarming stories of hard work and achievement have helped to
make a unique contribution to the educational landscape of New York City.
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If It Was Easy: A New Comedy by Stewart F. Lane, Ward Morehouse III
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Luxury Travel
August 18, 2008
Brandywine Valley & Sweetwater Farm B&B
Our “Checking In” columnist, Ward Morehouse, recently stayed at this charming inn, nestled on 50 rolling acres of meadows midway between Philadelphia and Wilmington. The beautifully decorated rooms are located in an 1815 Georgian manor house and 7 adjacent secluded guest cottages. All have private baths and AC.
Rates start at just $135 per night (for a dormer room) and include a 3-course gourmet breakfast, served in the manor house or on the outdoor patio.
Particulars: www.sweetwaterfarmbb.com.
Ward recommends having dinner at the historic Pace One Restaurant (610-459-3702) several miles away, in Thornton.
Note: Sweetwater Farm is ideal for fall foliage visits and for its proximity to the Brandywine River Museum (www.brandywinemuseum.org), home of three generations of Wyeth paintings, and the magnificent 1,050 acre Longwood Gardens (www.longwoodgardens.org).
Longwood, formerly a historic arboretum, was purchased by Pierre S. DuPont in 1906 to save it from being sold for lumber. Today it has 11,000 different types of plants, magnificent fountains, four acres of heated greenhouses and a great gift shop and cafe.
For a free copy of TravelSmart, full of insider
tips plus ways to save money while traveling:
www.TravelSmartNewsletter.com
August 6, 2008
by Ward Morehouse III
DUNNAN'S DAILY TRAVEL TIP: Free Parking In New York City
For a limited time, if you book three nights accommodations with NYC Vacation Packages, (TravelSmart’s #1 choice for people planning a visit to New York), you’ll get free parking!
Manhattan hotel rates start at $371 per person for three nights, based on double occupancy.
This great deal is available at over 100 of Manhattan’s Central Parking Garages. When you book your hotel, you’ll get a list of garages and instructions for how to get reimbursed for the charges.
A minimum 3 nights stay is required; the maximum is 5 nights.
Move quickly. This package is good for hotel arrivals through September 28. Keep in mind it’s valid for one car per hotel room and there’s no taking the car in and out without a charge for doing so. If you arrive in a bus, truck, tank, SUV or other large vehicle, expect to be charged extra!
The Free Parking Package includes:
- Accommodations at one of 25 New York City Hotels
- All state & local hotel taxes
- Free admission to the Empire State Building Observatory or for the Rockefeller Center guided tour
- Free admission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the American Museum of Art of the Top of the Rock Observation Deck
- VIP invitation to the CBS Early Show
- Discounts at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s & South Street Seaport
- Emergency Travel Assistance 24/7
- Three free issues of TravelSmart, America’s leading travel consumer publication
- A $25 discount off your next NYCvp vacation
- Optional travel insurance for only $50 per person.
Particulars: Call 1-877-NYC-TRIP or visit: www.NYCvp.com
For a free copy of TravelSmart, full of insider
tips plus ways to save money while traveling:
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