Before her death in 2006, Manhattan socialite Phyllis Cerf Wagner regularly entertained the likes of Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra at the historic Italianate-style residence in the Lenox Hill neighborhood.

Effective Sept. 1, Jay Hill, who has served as Executive Director of the Foundation since 2020, will transition to the Board of Trustees. Stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer is Katie Rast, a respected nonprofit and civic leader with a proven track record of advancing educational opportunity and community impact.

The Seussical Jr., a musical adaptation of the books by Dr. Seuss, is scheduled for Friday, July 18 starting at 7 p.m. at Appalachian Theatre of the High