Joelle Garguilo

1 week ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The theater stars of tomorrow are pursuing their dreams today with performances that could launch their careers on Broadway and beyond. On Broadway, we honor outstanding performances at the Tony Awards, but when we talk about celebrating excellence in high school theater, that's the Jimmy Awards. In order to get to the Jimmy Awards, students have to compete in a regional competition and win. Here in the greater New York area, we call those the Roger Rees Awards.

1 week ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK, New York (WABC) -- With its many locations across the city, 787 Coffee brings a taste of Puerto Rico to New Yorkers - a mission co-founder Brandon Ivan Peña refuses to give up on, no matter what obstacles stand in his way. "We stand for connectivity," said Peña. "That's why we do it around coffee. It's the experience."Coffee plays a big role in Puerto Rican culture, with Peña explaining its prevalence in everyday life there. "It's what we're born with," he said. "It's our grandparents.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

MANHATTAN (WABC) -- There's one show on Broadway that will transport you from Midtown, Manhattan, to the heart of Cuba. "Buena Vista Social Club" is inspired by true events, telling a story about big dreams and second chances through incredible music. It got 10 Tony nominations and tied for the most this season, including Best Musical and Best Choreography. Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo sat down with the duo behind the show's dance numbers.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- It's a series that has captivated audiences for nearly a decade, and now we finally know where the story begins. Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is the prequel to the hit Netflix show. Set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the show follows the Creel family who's hoping for a fresh start. It's now the most Tony-nominated play of the season, including one nomination for Best Actor, Louis McCartney, who plays Henry Creel.

3 weeks ago | abc7ny.com | Joelle Garguilo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Every year, New York City transforms into the ultimate playground for movie lovers with the Tribeca Festival. Now in its 24th year, Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal continue their mission that started after 9/11 to revitalize Lower Manhattan. To date, the festival has generated over $1 billion in economic impact for New York City. "When I was a kid, I would watch, you know, the movies.