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.

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."

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.

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)

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

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.

If It Was Easy: A New Comedy by Stewart F. Lane, Ward Morehouse III

Nightlife with Rose

Photos by Rose Billings

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Thomas Honeck (Booking) and Ira Gasman , Tony winner “The Life”
Suzanne Douglas “Lucky to be me”
at the Caberet Duplex Piano Bar 61 Christopher Street New York City
Takes your breath away!
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Brynn White, Foster Hirsch, Jenny Jeding and Jeff Zorrilla
The Film Forum New York City 209 Houston Street special event
“Baby Doll” 1956 Film
Carroll Baker and Eli Wallach in person hosted by Foster Hirsch with an onstage conversation after the film
What a special evening!
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Jo Lynn Burks and Daryl Glenn
New York – The Metropolitan Room welcomes back
Daryl Glenn and Jo Lynn Burks
with songs from The Robert Altman film “Nashville”
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Lanny Myers, Anna Bergman, Steve Ernst
“Mother Russia” The Musical
After party at the
Russian Tea Room
New York City
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Richard Skipper and Kay Arnold
Holiday Parties
New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, New York
What fun at Kay Arnold’s Penny Albert’s, Albert Maysles’, Dutch Treat Club, National Arts Club
and The Harvard Club
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Craig R., Ward Morehouse III and Robin Lane Krauss
Beloved Broadway by author, columnist,
playwright and NAC member
Ward Morehouse III at the National Arts Club
Gramercy Park S., New York City
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Tyrus Holden
59 E 59th Street New Play
Improbable Frequency by Arthur Riordan New York City
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Director Jeffrey Stocker National Arts Club Governor and Barry Day
A Noel Coward Birthday Celebration and the Noel Coward Foundation to celebrate the birthday of Sir Noel Coward at the National Arts Club New York City
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Stacy Engman and Miguel
Fashion For Food benefiting the Food Bank for New York City at the National Arts Club
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Pat Addiss, Ward Morehouse III and Sandi Durell
Gloria Starr Kins hosted a fabulous reception for Andrew J. Wight the composer of “Mother Russia” the musical
at her beautiful home in New York City
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Foster Hirsch, Patricia Neal
“Wow”
Foster Hirsch, Patricia Neal, Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson
Barnes and Noble
New York City
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Lisa Vanes, Marion Seldes and Fritz Weaver
“Garbo Returns” a new play by Kristof Bathory
hosted a reading of this not to be missed play
Marion Seldes was Garbo and with a fabulous cast took our breath away at Foster Hirsch and Krisof Bathory’s home
New York City
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Our appreciation and special thanks to Marion Seldes
A Celebration December 7, 2008
The Noel Coward Society
at the Palm West Restaurant luncheon
New York City to celebrate the masters’s birthday and laying flowers at the Gershwin Theatre
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Donna McKechnie
The Tavern on the Green and the Abington Theatre
Gala and Play Reading “The Black Swan”
adapted and directed by Camilla Carr
from the Novella by Thomas Mann at
June Havic Theatre
312 West 36th Street
New York City
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Hayley Dumond and Keith Carradine
Portrait Unveiling and Party to Honor
Keith Carradine and the Broadway Thriller “Mind Game” at Tony’s di Napoli Restaurant
147 West 43rd Street
New York City
Mr. Carradine’s portrait newest addition to the Wall of Fame
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Charlotte Ronson and Michael Spiegel
ARNY Art Rocks at the Bowery Hotel
New York City Charity
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Deborah Gear and Christopher Schneider
A Gala Tribute to Honor
Zena Rommett at the Time Center
New York City
A benefit to preserve her legacy as an originator of the world renowned Floor Barre
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Dr. Harry Snady, Laurel Kiefer and David Bouley
Opening of Bouley
Dr. Harry Snady and Laurel Kiefer celebrating their birthday November 14 and the opening of their friend David Bouley’s restaurant
The Most Enchanting Evening
Perfection and Love
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Laura Bell Bundy and Jerry Mitchell
Feinsteins at the Regency
Saturday, November 1, 2008
New York City
Laura Bell Bundy carries her theatre experience and charms her audience
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Haim Topol and daughter (Fiddler on the Roof)
Israel Film Festival celebrating Israel’s Sixtieth Anniversary
October 29, 2008 – November 13, 2008
Opening Night Gala at the
Ziegfeld Theater
145 West 54th Street
New York City
Opening Night Premiere and Honors
Guest of Honor Danny DeVito
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Richard Holbrook, Cynthia Crane and Ken Starrett
Richard Holbrook Sings Burton
Don’t Tell Mama
New York City
Richard sings the Songs of Burton Lane
October 28, 2008
A Fabulous Evening
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Donald Billings, Michael Boland
US Trust Reunion
October 28, 2008
3 West Club
New York City
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Dr. Billy Taylor and James Moody
at Gold Medal Tribute Dinner for James Moody
at National Arts Club
New York City

Mr. John Knowles, Tammy Grimes and Ken Starrett
A Special Luncheon to Honour Miss Tammy Grimes as the Newest Vice President of the Noell Coward Society
Sardi’s Restaurant
October 12, 2008
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Jay Hallo and John Andrews
Speaking of Shakespeare at National Arts Club Presents Jay L. Hallo with Shakespeare Guild’s John Andrews
New York City
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Andrew Schiff and Michel Skakin at
The National Arts Club
Andrew Schiff’s Newly Published Biography
“The Father of Baseball Henry Chadwick”
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Nicole Fiscela (Gossip Girls) and James Cavello President
The World Wide Children’s Foundation of New York at The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
New York City
October 2, 2008
The mission is to provide life saving and life altering surgery for children in the US and throughout the world.
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Scott Celani, Ray Barry, Cave Wilson, Nik Georgatkis
Kenny’s Pub Castaways
137 Bleecker Street
New York City
The Scott Celani Band
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Craig Romano and K.T. Sullivan
K.T. Sullivan at the Oak Room
Singing Jerome Kern’s Songs
October 3, 2008
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Angelina, Jim and Brooke
Joe and Brooke are Engaged at Mim’s Restaurant
Syosset, New York
All the Best Always
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Posted: October 27, 2008

Director Marc Abraham, Amy Robinson and starring Greg Kinnear
Hamptons International Film Festival
“Flash of Genius” at the Museum of Modern Art
The Celeste Bartos Theatre
New York City Special Screening
October 2, 2008
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Posted: October 21, 2008

Joan Rivers
Outside Howard Stern’s Wedding at Le Cirque
New York City
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Posted: October 6, 2008

Tiffany and Nathan Charles
Dianne and Van Bernhard gave a fabulous party
at their Westport Conn. Home for
daughter Tiffany and Nathan Charles
“Much love and happiness always.”
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Posted: October 7, 2008

Joan Martin Burke and Jeffrey Stocker
October 1, 2008
National Art Club NYC
The President, Board of Governors Theatre/Drama Committee of the National Art Club and The American Readers Theatre presents
“Backwards and in High Heels”
By Joan Martin Burke and Directed by Jeffrey Stocker
A Play about Governor Ann Richards
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Posted: October 7, 2008

Barry Gordin and Kristin Scott Thomas
October 1, 2008
The Seagull at Walter Kerr Theatre NYC