MusicalsChicago Ambassador Theater, 219 West 49th Street, Currently running
Chicago follows not your usual housewife, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defense and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband to the fickle media and the unsuspecting public.
Civil War Voices, A Musical Remembrance June Havoc Theatre in the Abingdon Complex, 312 W. 36th Street, NYC, Saturday 7/24 @ 2:45pm; Sunday 7/25 @ 7:00pm; Monday 7/26 @ 8:00pm; Wednesday 7/28 @ 6:00pm; Friday 7/30 @ 5:45pm and Sunday 8/1 @ 5:15pm. , contributed by Kevin P McAnarney
the compelling and passionate true stories of five individuals who lived through the conflict, using their actual words that were left behind in diaries, letters, and other writings. Joe Harris was a cotton planter from Alabama with a conflicted conscious. The discovery of his Civil War diary inspired the play. All new arrangements of traditional melodies advance the narrative and sharpen the emotional impact of the stories. The extraordinary music of the period reveals the emotions behind the conflict. The show contains some of the greatest songs of the period such as ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child’ and more.
Dollface Theater for the New City - Johnson Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 PM; Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM; Friday, August 20 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, August 21 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 22 at 2:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Dollface," conceived and written by B.J. Sebring, lyrics by David Forman, music by David Forman & Rob Hyman with additional material by Bette Midler, Rick Chertoff, Eric Bazilian, Lou Bellofatto. Running time: 1:45. $15. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109. In 1956, a naďve, unfunny aspiring television comedienne finds her ingenuity when she outsmarts a double-crossing gang of thieves. A musical comedy that includes authentic Rock and Roll, Samba, Mambo, Pop Ballads, Rhythm & Blues, Patter – the music of the 1950’s. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
David Chesky’S The Pig, The Farmer, And The Artist: An Adult Opera Satire About Art, Music, And Culture Ellen Stewart Theater at LA MAMA 66-68 East 4th Street, New York, NY, WED 8/18 @ 8:30 FRI 8/20 @ 4:30 SAT 8/21 @ 2:15 SUN 8/22 @ 2:30 SAT 8/28 @ 7:15 , contributed by George Berry
This opera is a biting satire on our contemporary world. It attacks our present-day cultural malaise tangentially, making use of 'the pig' allegorically, and, in doing so, mocks and pokes cruel fun at the inverted values of our materialistic society. In the tradition of Gulliver's Travels, the composer has attempted to break through our world's impoverished consciousness and lay bare society's frantic but ultimately empty pursuit at meaning. It features a cast of 10 singers with a 10-piece chamber orchestra.
Jersey Boys August Wilson Theatre, , contributed by Heath Schwartz
JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, about a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.
La Cage Aux Folles Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street), OPENS SUNDAY, APRIL 18 , contributed by Jim Byk
features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. This freshly reconceived production is choreographed by Lynne Page and directed by Terry Johnson. Georges (Kelsey Grammer) is the suave owner of a glitzy drag club on the French Riviera. Partnered romantically with his high-strung star performer, Albin (Douglas Hodge), the pair live a charmed life-until Georges' son announces his engagement to the daughter of a conservative right-wing politician who's coming to dinner. The original production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was one of Broadway's biggest hits of the 1980s. It opened August 21, 1983 at the Palace Theatre, where it played for over four years and 1,761 performances. The show won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical, Best Score (Jerry Herman) and Best Book (Harvey Fierstein).
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Most Likely To: The Senior Superlative Musical The Samuel Beckett Theater 410 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 , Sunday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 28 (5 performances only) Sunday, July 18 @ 7pm Monday, July 19 @ 7pm Wednesday, July 21 @ 2pm Saturday, July 24 @ 2pm Wednesday, July 28 @ 8pm , contributed by Paul Siebold/Off Off PR
MOST LIKELY TO sets the Glee’s vs. the Goths; the Drama Queens vs. the Jocks, in a Senior Superlative Showdown, presenting the true-to-life musings of high school students labeled "Most likely to …" by classmates! Published and produced New York playwright, composer and drama mentor Michael Tester, an original co-author of Ken Davenport’s long running Off-Broadway hit, The Awesome 80s Prom, employs a senior superlative ceremony as its unifying arc in showcasing the seriocomic musings of students labeled everything from Most Popular to Class Clown.
New York Pops Presents Free To Dream Joe's Pub; 425 Lafayette Street; New York, NY 10003, Mon Aug 2 @ 7pm & 9:30pm , contributed by Whitney Holden
Take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe’s Pub. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast including Rent star Anthony Rapp, Avenue Q’s John Tartaglia and Stephanie D’Abruzzo, Broadway veteran Liz Callaway and award-winning vocalist Karen Mason, Free to Dream showcases the people and places that make up the fabric of America; from country, rock and pop, to swing and the blues. Proceeds from Free to Dream benefit The New York Pops’ education programs, which bring music to thousands of public schoolchildren across the five boroughs of New York City. The evening will be hosted by The New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, and will feature the Camp Broadway Kids, as well as the voice of Willard Scott as ‘DJ Sam’.
Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors: A Subway Musical And Romance Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Monday, August 23 9PM; Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 PM (Cino Theater); Saturday, August 28 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, August 29 at 8:30pm (Johnson Theater). , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
the musical journey of a man and a woman, caught both in a subway car and in life. The characters travel musically from their past through their present to their questions and hopes for the future. Mr. Rose's score has elements of classic American Theatre, popular and rock motifs, filtered through his own style and combined to reflect the many moods of the characters' journeys. The piece premiered as a reading in the "Notes From A Page" reading series last year, to strong acclaim. It will be making its full staging premiere in the "Dream Up" Festival. Cast: Sarah Matteucci and Richard S. Rose.
The Fantasticks Snapple Theater Center, 210 W. 50th Street, currently running
THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of a young boy and girl who fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stray from one another. Will their separation provide a deeper appreciation for the love they once shared or create a permanent gulf between them? THE FANTASTICKS is the quintessential celebration of love, in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexities, and features such classic tunes as "Try To Remember", "Much More", and "I Can See It."
Take An Exhilarating Journey To In The Heights At The San Diego Civic Theatre ~ July 27 – August 1, 2010 San Diego Civic Theatre, Begin Date: July 27, 2010 End Date: August 1, 2010 , contributed by Susan Chicoine Broadway/ San Diego
Get ready to experience the 2008 Tony Award Winner® for Best Musical with an exhilarating journey into one of Manhattan’s most vibrant and tight-knit communities, Washington Heights.
The Irish...And How They Got That Way The Irish Repertory Theatre | 132 West 22nd Street | New York | NY | 10011, July 14th - September 5th
an irreverent history of the Irish through the tumultuous 20th and 21st centuries through the eyes of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes, Tis, Teacher Man). McCourt's razor sharp wit, coupled with his trademark bitter irony, and his boundless love for the Irish People are all underscored by glorious music extending all the way from the auld Irish folk ballades, through George M. Cohan's patriotic love songs to America, World War II standards sung in movies, USOs and foxholes all over the world, and including the latest from contemporary Ireland's U2.
Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Musical on Broadway at a Shubert Theatre, previews on October 8, 2010 and open officially November 7, 2010 , contributed by Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Adrian Bryan-Brown, Jessica Johnson
UNCHAIN MY HEART, The Ray Charles Musical explores the strength, humor and musical genius of the legendary Ray Charles. One of the greatest pioneering musical artists of all time, Ray Charles mastered everything from soul and rhythm & blues to gospel, jazz, country and pop. Set in his last live recording session, UNCHAIN MY HEART reveals Charles' remarkable life story through his music. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) weaves together true tales that reveal the spirit of the man whose life and music helped to define soul, and inspired people the world over.
Solo PerformanceAsian Belle Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, located at 312 West 36th Street. , Thursday, July 15th at 6pm, Saturday, July 17th at 3pm, Friday, July 23rd at 8pm, Saturday, July 24th at 5pm and Sunday, August 1st at 4pm , contributed by Judd Hollander
Did you ever feel like the world is a tuxedo and you're a pair of brown shoes? With apologies to George Gobel, this is a question that might easily apply to Michelle Glick. The daughter of a Vietnamese war bride, Glick spent most of her time growing up in Alabama trying to be the perfect Southern Belle. Only no one seemed to think of her that way. Glick recounts those experiences in Asian Belle, a funny and endearing solo show
An Idiot Venue #3, The Kraine Theater, August 14 - August 28 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick
None of the other characters want to retell the story of "The Idiot" because it’s too horrific, but Prince Myshkin insists this time will be different; this time he will deliver a speech that will save the world.
The New York Monologues Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, August 18 at 9:00 PM; Thursday, August 19 at 9:00 PM; Friday, August 20 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, August 21 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 PM, Johnson Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
A series of fast paced rants from a Tour Guide, Police Officer, Mortician, Soccer Coach, Deli Owner and more, "The New York Monologues" is a humorous, poignant and unapologetic reflection of how a nation's most talked about tragedy, the events of 9/11, affected the world's most neurotic, cynical and irreverent city.
The Sky Is Melting Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, August 25 at 9:00 PM; Thursday, August 26 at 9:00 PM; Friday, August 27 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, August 28 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, August 29 at 7:00 PM, Johnson Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
combines forms of art and performance to show the universal struggle of one girl with the alluring and powerful world of drugs and addiction. It is one woman show performed by Liz Woodbury, who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. in Theater.
What Makes You Think I Want To Talk To You? Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, located at 312 West 36th Street, Tuesday, July 13th at 6pm, Saturday, July 17th at 5pm, Sunday, July 18th at 7:30pm, Friday, July 23rd at 6pm, Saturday, July 24th at 9pm and Saturday, July 31st at 1pm. , contributed by Judd Hollander
He's cool, he's hip, he's short…ish. He's the happening host, the man with a spring in his step (thanks to his platform shoes), the man who puts the "i-t-y" in Marvelosity! He's the wannabe King of talk -- a driven, terribly insecure and narcissistic fellow, with a bit of a self-destructive bent -- and nothing is off limits as long as it's all about him. He's the one, the only, Martin. as part of the Eleventh Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival
FestivalsA Taste Of Altruistic; Wardrobe Of The Living Dead And Choose Your Grown Adventur Theater for the New CIty, Monday, August 30 at 9:00PM; Thursday, Sept 2 at 9:00PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 9:00PM; Saturday 4 at 7:00PM; Sunday, September 5 at 7:00PM; Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff and Associates
A small collection of one acts created as a taste of the type of theater these artists produce. The pieces use allegory to entertain the audience while slyly discussing social issues the way fairy tales do for children.
PlaysA Night In Vegas The Bleecker Street Theatre, 45 Bleecker St., NY, NY, Opens June 5 , contributed by Joe Trentacosta, Springer Associates PR
Set in the gayest hotel on the Vegas strip, Joe Marshall’s award-winning comedy A Night in Vegas is a raucous comedy that features six vignettes that cover everything from male prostitutes to anonymous sex, to gay marriage with bickering deaf and blind guys in between. A Night in Vegas was awarded the AriZoni Award for Best Original Script and Best Overall Production and NUVO, Indy’s Alternative Voice raved “Vegas will make you laugh!” and nytheatre.com has called Marshall’s writing “adept at creative sitcom-style situations and at writing one-liners!” for his last NY production The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Auto Graphic Novel Theater for the New City (Community Theater) 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 29 at 7:00 PM (Cino Theater); Monday, August 30 at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, August 31 at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, Sept 1 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 2:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
This is an autobiographical collage of the major events in Johnny Klein's life that led him to become a writer, or it's a William S. Burroughs Pop-Up Book for Kids. It combines the interior world of narrative prose with a visceral theater of images that mimics the dream-like experience of personal memoir. Performed by Johnny Klein. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
A Taste Of Altruistic; Wardrobe Of The Living Dead And Choose Your Grown Adventur Theater for the New CIty, Monday, August 30 at 9:00PM; Thursday, Sept 2 at 9:00PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 9:00PM; Saturday 4 at 7:00PM; Sunday, September 5 at 7:00PM; Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff and Associates
A small collection of one acts created as a taste of the type of theater these artists produce. The pieces use allegory to entertain the audience while slyly discussing social issues the way fairy tales do for children.
Around The Night Park Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Monday, August 23 at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 PM; Monday, August 30 at 7:00PM; Tuesday, August 31 at 9:00PM; Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 PM; Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Around The Night Park," written by Maria Micheles, directed by Richard Vetere. Running time: 2 hours. $15. (world premiere) http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net or http://www.dreamupfestival.org 212-254-1109. Two outcasts, a teacher and an ex-convict dabbling with philosophy, get together and begin a romance based on their own set of values. Enter the institutions of psychoanalysis, their families, the penal colony…and one of them will have to remain outside of the system for a longer time. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
A Taste Of Altruistic; Wardrobe Of The Living Dead And Choose Your Grown Adventure Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Monday, August 30 at 9:00PM; Thursday, Sept 2 at 9:00PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 9:00PM; Saturday 4 at 7:00PM; Sunday, September 5 at 7:00PM; Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"A Taste of Altruistic; Wardrobe of the living dead and Choose your Grown Adventure," written by Maximilian Avery Clark and Jennifer Fedor, directed by Brock H Hill. More info: http://www.altruistictheatre.com. Running time: 90 minutes. $12. (world premiere) http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109. A small collection of one acts created as a taste of the type of theatre these artists produce. The pieces use allegory to entertain the audience while slyly discussing social issues the way fairy tales do for children. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
American Gypsy Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street), American Gypsy plays Sun. 8/22@6:45PM; Tues. 8/24@5PM; Thurs. 8/26@11PM; Fri. 8/27@7PM; Sat. 8/28@1:15PM. , contributed by MGA
Steppenwolf trained actor and world-travelled magician Ben Whiting writes and performs this one-man show about the power of friendship. Whiting bases AMERICAN GYPSY on the life of his hero and mentor. Emmy Award-Winner Alexander "Sandy" Marshall directs this blend of sleight-of-hand magic and theatrical narrative.
Bright Images Theater for the New city 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, September 5 at 7:00 PM, Johnson Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Bright Images, "written by Ken Gaertner, directed by Mark Bloom, set and lighting design by Mark Bloom. Running time: 40 minutes. $15. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net or www.dreamupfestival.org 212-254-1109 "Bright Images" is a piercing rendition of a woman going mad and her unexpected salvation. A brother tries to save his sister Alicia's sight and sanity in rural America. It's hopeless until a blind woman comes on the scene and what is envisioned in her cloudy landscape softens the searing images that torment Alicia. An unusual and compelling play. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Bitch Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, Sept 1 at 7:00 PM (Cino Theater ); Thursday, Sept 2 at 7:00 PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, Sept 5 at 2:00 PM (Johnson Theater). , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Bitch," written by Sean Pomposello, directed by Matt M. Morrow. Running time: 70 minutes. $12. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109. "Bitch" is a provocative crime drama that centers on brothers who are entrusted with a champion pro circuit pit bull by a friend who is going away to prison. With dollar signs in their eyes, the brothers enlist the help of a sketchy distant uncle to train and fight the dog. Nothing goes quite as they planned.This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Chutes & Latters And Other Dangerous Games Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 PM; Sunday, August 29 at 5:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 2:00 PM; Sunday, Sept 5 at 5:00 PM (Johnson Theater), Tuesday, August 31 at 7:00 PM (Cino Theater). , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Chutes & Latters and Other Dangerous Games," written by Christopher Massimine. Running time: 120 minutes. $15. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net or www.dreamupfestival.org 212-254-1109 A provocative, sexually charged drama furnished in dark comedy, "Chutes & Latters and Other Dangerous Games" is a struggle of the psyche and very much something dreamed up in a fast-falling house of cards. The resentful failed marriage between a sexually ambiguous retired psychology professor and his guileful philanthropic infidel wife results in games of deadly psychological warfare enticing a curious unscrupulous neighbor and entangling an innocent relative and her young daughter. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Den Of Thieves The Chernuchin Theatre/AMERICAN THEATRE OF ACTORS, August 19, 2010 - August 29, 2010 , contributed by Janet Appel Public Relations LLC
DEN OF THIEVES, a highly acclaimed black comedy written by Stephen Adly Guirgis. The writer takes us into the world of Maggie, a shoplifter looking to change her life. Paul is her sponsor in a twelve-step program. Flaco is her charismatic but jealous drug dealing-boyfriend. Boochie, Flaco’s girlfriend, is a topless dancer. When this unlikely squad gets together to steal $750,000 in unprotected drug money, they become prisoners in a mob boss’ basement. Told that they have until sunrise to choose one person to die and three to donate their thumbs, the four engage in verbal gymnastics as they struggle for self-awareness and self-acceptance in a high-octane battle for survival.
Gone Fission, Or Alternative Power New York City. Location changes for every show., From July 31 to September 12, 2010 , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
July 31 to September 12, 2010. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm plus Friday, August 13 at 8:00 pm (see schedule at bottom of this document) In NYC streets, parks, and playgrounds throughout the five boroughs. Presented by Theater for the New City (www.theaterforthenewcity.net) Free to the public. Audience info (212) 254-1109. Runs :60. S C H E D U L E Sat, July 31st - 2PM - Manhattan - TNC, East 10th Street at 1st Avenue Sun, August 1st - 2PM – Manhattan – Jackie Robinson Park, W. 147th Street & Bradhurst Avenue Sat, August 7th - 2PM - Bronx - St. Mary's Park at 147th St. & St. Ann's Ave Sun, August 8th - 2PM - Brooklyn - Herbert Von King Park at Marcy & Tompkins Fri, August 13th - 8PM - Brooklyn - Coney Island Boardwalk at W. 10th St. Sat, August 14th - 2PM – Manhattan - Tompkins Square Park at E. 7th St and Ave. A Sun, August 15th - 2PM – Manhattan – Central Park Bandshell, 72nd Street Crosswalk Sat, August 21st - 2PM - Brooklyn - Prospect Park Concert Grove Sun, August 22nd - 2PM - Queens – Travers Park, 34th Ave between 77th & 78th Streets Sat, August 28th - 2PM – Manhattan - Wise Towers at W. 90th St bet. - Columbus & Amsterdam Sun, August 29th - 2PM – Manhattan - Washington Square Park Sat, September 11th - 2PM - Staten Island – Sobel Court & Bowen Street Sun, September 12th - 2PM - Manhattan - St. Marks Church, E. 10th St at 2nd Ave
Gloves For Guns Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 8 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 15 at 7:00 PM; Johnson Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Gloves for Guns" by David Lawson, directed by Michael Padden. Running time: 75 minutes. $15. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net or www.dreamupfestival.org 212-254-1109 After shooting up their high school and killing themselves in the process, two teenagers find themselves in purgatory with nothing but a baseball, a baseball glove and a portal that randomly shows them scenes from the world they've left behind. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
In Conflict BARROW STREET THEATRE, Performances are (every other week) Tuesday – Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Friday at 9:00 p.m., Saturday at 4:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. , contributed by Molly Barnett
In Conflict captures the unheard voices and unpredictable experiences of Iraq War veterans whose lives have been changed forever. Featuring men and women from all branches and ranks, Republican and Democrat, straight and gay, immigrants and natives, hailing from all parts of the country, these remarkable veterans represent America and its complexity. In Conflict answers the question so often asked of soldiers when they return home: What happened? Their honest answers and extraordinary accounts will affect the way we think about war.
It Ain't No Sin Theater for the New City - Community Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 8 - Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
Tires on gravel, brakes. Gasoline stink. A car door opens and shuts. Sweat, mosquito bites, crunch crunch, across the lot, an idling truck, neon, the door swings onto floorboards, spilled booze, spit, tobacco juice. Have a cold one. There’s a scratch on your neck. Hey, fuck you, friend. The joint is filling up. Eugene’s in town? Have another. You’re going to run into three people you haven’t seen in a while. Each of them has a thing to tell you. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Julius Caesar Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Ludlow and Broome Streets, Manhattan., July 29 to August 14, 2010/Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
The Drilling Company's Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot will present "Julius Caesar," directed by Hamilton Clancy (Artistic Director), July 29 to August 14. The production attemptes to answer the question "Do we really govern ourselves through plurality or charisma?" by setting the historical drama in a modern urban school board. It will be performed free in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Ludlow and Broome Streets, Manhattan, among parked cars and covered motorcycles.
Keep Your Baggage With You (At All Times) Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 8 at 2:00 PM; Monday, August 9 at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM; Friday, August 13 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, August 14 at 5:00 PM; Johnson Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
a provocative new play that asks the question "In New York, do we change and grow through our relationships or do we merely become magnified versions of ourselves, whether despicable or wonderful?" Told in seven scenes taking place over seven years each one advancing forward in time beyond the next, we are shown the devolution of both a platonic friendship between two male best friends and several of their intimate relationships.
Manhattan Transfer The Shell Theater, 300 W. 43 St, 4th Fl, July 17-Aug 1 (Previews July 8-16) , contributed by Hilary Russo Media & Talent
Adapted from John Dos Passos’s classic novel of the same name, Manhattan Transfer, by playwright Martin M. Zuckerman, is a portrait of a much younger New York City and told through the interconnected stories of exemplary Manhattanites.
Macbeth Riverbank State Park - Indoor Theatre Facility, August 12 to 28, 2010. Thursdays through Sundays at 7.30 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
FREE, info: http://www.pulseensembletheatre.org or 212-695-1596. As the culminating event of its twentieth season, Pulse Theatre Ensemble, under the direction of Alexa Kelly, will present a Free Shakespeare production of "Macbeth" in Governors Island August 7-8 and Riverbank State Park August 12-28.
Macbeth Governors Island, Nolan Park, August 7 and 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
The innovative adaptation sets Macbeth as a power hungry Marine, King Duncan as a Warlord co-operating with the US troops and the witches as Afghani war widows. The tension mounts until Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are brought down by their own greed, guilt and fear. The production updates the classic by transferring Shakespeare's tragedy from the "fog and filthy air" of Scotland to the murky realms of Afghanistan, where "nothing is but what is not." The title character, an overambitious Marine officer (suffering from PTSD), is brought down by guilt and paranoia. Lady Macbeth sings blues and inspires herself with R&B music. Banquo throws football with his son, Fleance. The witches are Afghani widows, possibly Taliban or Al Quaeda partisans, who seek revenge for their losses. Costuming will range from contemporary desert fatigues to Afghan tribal costumes. There is a multi-ethnic, Equity cast of 16.
My Artichoke Heart Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, Sept 1 at 7:00 PM; Thursday, Sept 2 at 7:00 PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, Sept 5 at 1:00 PM. Community Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
the journey of a matriarchal elder, Karina, through her memories, fears, hopes and internal struggle that flash before her eyes moments before her death. It is an investigation into the ingredients that make up a person's life and determine the legacy they will leave behind. Struggling with her isolation, and a fading sense of memory, Karina calls upon the help of transitional spirits to fill the gaps of missing family members and unresolved memories.
Naked In A Fishbowl The Soho Playhouse, 15 Vandam St, 06/07/2010-08/09/2010 , contributed by Patrick - Springer Associates PR
This exciting, improvised play is a unique, theatrical event that eavesdrops on the lives of four women in New York City. Audiences watch a new story unfold every night as the actresses begin with a new location and scenario and then fully improvise the evening’s performance. The lives of Bonnie, Jean, Sara, and Sophie are completely exposed in original performances full of raw humor, startling honesty, and infectious comedy.
Ny Midtown International Theatre Festival Presents Emerson Theatre Collaborative’S World Premiere Of Jacques Lamarre’S Gray Matters Main Stage Theater, 312 West 36th Street (4th Floor), July 17 - July 31 , contributed by Camilla Ross
In Gray Matters, we find acclaimed actress Sarah Gray in a predicament familiar to many Americans. After an emergency hospitalization, she finds herself with no insurance, no job and no prospects. Worse, she has a faulty memory.
Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband The 45th Street Theatre 354 W 45th Street, upstairs Between 8th and 9th Aves. , Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm: July 15, 16, 22. 23, 29 & 30 Saturday matinées at 2 pm: July 17 & 24 , contributed by Peter Giser
We present a new production of Oscar Wilde's famous comedic social satire. At times a darker work than one expects from Wilde, An Ideal Husband has all of his wit and humor but is imbued with an underlying depth and sadness.
Open Heart At The 14Th Annual New York International Fringe Festival First Floor Theatre, La Mama (74A East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003), August 19, 2010 - August 29, 2010 , contributed by Allyn Rathus
open heart wrestles with questions and assumptions about how our society uses words like “monogamy” and “fidelity” to attach value to the myriad relationship structures in existence. Actual individuals weigh in on these topics, and their spoken words capture something unique and idiosyncratic, ultimately speaking for more than just the gay men represented in this play.
One Drop Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, Sept 5 at 5:00 PM and at 7:00 PM, Community Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
Charley Cade appears to belong to one race yet chooses to identify with another. Cast off in Louisiana in the late 1800's by the affluent part of his family, he is raised by those with which he becomes most comfortable. And there is no turning back, or is there? Power, control, love, faith and fear all collide as unwittingly, Charley's choice calls into question not only his values and loyalties but also those of most everyone he encounters. Based on a true story.
One Arm And A Leg Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, August 25 at 7:00 PM; Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 PM; Friday, August 27 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 PM; Sunday, August 29 at 5:00 PM, Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
an devised work which combines dance and theater and begins with a set of encounters in which a woman decides to give parts of herself--her arm, her phone number, her leg, her identity--to a stranger, a man. This incites a search for things given, received, and lost. The project deals with themes of cultural translation, personal agency, sexuality, and self-sacrifice through text, movement, and image.
Princes Of Darkness Theater for the New City - Community Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York , Sunday, August 8 at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 11 at 9:00 PM; Thursday, August 12 at 9:00 PM; Friday, August 13 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, August 14 at 7:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Princes of Darkness," written by Bill Connington; directed, choreographed and designed by Rachel Klein, composed and sound designed by Sean Gill. More info: www.princesofdarkness.com. Running time: 60 minutes. $12. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109 Darkness can be fun - come to the dark side! "Princes of Darkness" is a blending of the Hamlet, Oedipus, and Dracula stories. Your host for the journey is none other than Lucifer. Satan's question is, "If God is so great, why is the world such a mess?"
Realpolitik Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, new york, Sunday, August 8 at 5:00 PM (Community Theater); Sunday, August 15 at 5:00 PM (Johnson Theater). , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
It’s a new morning for America as a US presidential hopeful floats his candidacy on YouTube. He makes his announcement in front of a debris-strewn property in New Orleans Ninth Ward, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina a year before. But the cameras are missing the real breaking news. Away from the campaign trail, in a diner on the edge of town, the candidate’s wife lies in wait, ready to ambush the candidate’s mistress.
Stars Manhattan Repertory Theater ~ 303 42nd Street , DATES: Wed-Fri, August 25 -27 @ 7pm , contributed by Penny M. Landau
Fran is a down on her luck actress who cannot seem to find the motivation or the "big" project to start working again. Steven is her agent, who has convinced quirky film director Lance to star her in his new western. Fran & Lance butt heads, leading to a confrontation that Steven must mend. Later that night, Lola enters Fran's house & their absurd conversation as total strangers, brings Fran to a revelation that was a long time coming.
Sunlight New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway in Long Branch., NJ , July 8-August 8 , contributed by Staff
Liberal lion university president Matthew Gibbon may have finally gone too far in his battle against the conservative dean of the law school--his son-in-law and former protégé--in Sharr White's mesmerizing new drama about loyalty, power, the law and how to manipulate it. A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, Featuring Richard M. Davidson; Corinne Edgerly; Frank Mihelich; and Laura Piquado.
Second Empire, Theater for the New City - Johnson Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 8 at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 11 at 9:00 PM; Thursday, August 12 at 9:00 PM; Friday, August 13 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, August 14 at 7:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Second Empire," written, directed and choreographed by the ensemble of TL;DR Collective. Running time: 60 minutes. $12. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109. "Second Empire" is a dance/theatre work that presents a fictionalized and interpreted history of the Broadway Grand Hotel and its sudden collapse in 1973. The work will be a series of narrative and movement vignettes with recurring characters that deal with the impermanence of structures and respond to the space that is changing around them. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Summer Rain Theater for the New City - Community Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York , Monday, August 9 at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM; Friday, August 13 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, August 14 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 15 at 7:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
Two young surfers wait for a third, unsure about what might have happened to him in the course of a mysterious crime. Two young women arrive on a quest for a ride to the greatest rock show of all time. "Summer Rain" is a dark fable about spiritual ambition, violence, homophobia, sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, unfolding on a single night on a lonely patch of sand.
Screenplay Main Stage Theater - 312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor, July 17, 2010 - July 31, 2010 , contributed by Rachel Routh
ScreenPlay is a Hollywood back-room drama examining an entitled generation addicted to fame and fortune. In this modern day fable, a failed screenwriter sells out - even by Hollywood standards - to an old friend turned producer. But in a culture dominated by American Idols, Top Models, and Kardashians, are there really any refusable offers?
Shakespeare The Dead Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Saturday, August 28 at 5:00 PM (Johnson Theater); Wednesday, Sept 1 at 9:00 PM (Cino Theater); Thursday, Sept 2 at 9:00 PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 9:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 7:00 PM (Johnson Theater). , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Shakespeare the Dead," written by Alex Mills, directed by Tom Costello. More info: www.pipelinetheatre.org. Running time: 70 minutes. $12. (world premiere) www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109 A film production of "Macbeth" promises to evade its history of superstitious curses, only to be hijacked by a mysterious executive who descends the project into nightmarish madness. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Seymour Or The Last Fallen Angel Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Monday, August 16 at 9:00 PM, Johnson Theater; Tuesday, August 17 at 9:00 PM, Johnson Theater; Saturday, August 28 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, September 4 at 2:00 PM; Sunday, September 5 at 5:00 PM, Cino Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"Seymour or The Last Fallen Angel," written by Ashley Christopher Leach, directed by J. Andrew McNeal. More info: http://www.lambsgroveproductions.com. Running time: 60 minutes. $12. (world premiere) http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net 212-254-1109. "Seymour or The Last Fallen Angel" is a dynamic character study in which a young man desperately tries to rationalize his feelings of doubt and guilt brought on by the unbending nature of religion. With the imagination of a child and the reading of a scholar, Seymour plays multiple characters as he acts out the fallacies and paradoxes of the world's three major religions, especially Christianity, with his only friend, a battered sofa name Melba. Cast: Ashley Christopher Leach as Seymour, Melba as Herself. This play is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September 5, 2010.
Sweet, Sweet Motherhood HERE (http://www.here.org), 145 Sixth Avenue , July 8 - July 30 , contributed by Jim Baldassare
Shelley McCann (Caroline Cooney) is a bitingly intelligent undergraduate student at a top university. Although Shelley covets a spot in a top graduate program, she would rather party than build up a respectable GPA. Professor Henry Stein (Michael De Nola) is an eminent biotechnology researcher and professor at Shelley’s university. One afternoon, Shelley stumbles into Stein’s office to propose a senior thesis. No ordinary research proposal, Shelley’s ideas lay bare the ethical and moral quandaries associated with biotechnology today.
Three American Women - A Trilogy The June Havoc Theatre Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex 312 West 36th St. New York, NY 10018-7570 212-868-2055. (Between 8-9th Ave’s, near Penn Station, subway: A/C/E to 34th St.), Tuesday, July 13, 8pm Friday, July 16, 5pm Sunday, July 18, 2:30pm Saturday, July 24, 5pm Tuesday, July 27, 6pm Saturday, July 31, 8pm Sunday, August 1, 3pm , contributed by Bunch of People Press & Publicity, Judd Hollander
Meet three women on their American journey of discovery. Sit for a while in the Continental Garage with Odessa as she waits for her car repairs, and learn why she desperately needs to get home. Meet Rachael, a lawyer in a small New England town trying to help her brother and struggling with century’s old Indian mores. And listen to Janice, a Taiwanese-American store clerk who gabs incessantly about everything from great musicals to her hopes for the future. Smart, funny women we can relate to! Enjoy awesome inspiring theater!
The Awesome Dance The Cherry Pit is located at 155 Bank Street between West & Washington Streets , September 2-25, Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm with a special matinee (and post-show picnic) on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 5pm. , contributed by Ron Lasko
THE AWESOME DANCE is a dark comedy that follows four souls through multiple lifetimes. In the first scene, three women seeking a Guru's grace are caught in a fanatic’s quest for glory. Later, a man's wife and sister accidentally force him into the path of a distracted driver on the day of his father's funeral.
The Dudleys! Theater for the New City - Johnson Theater 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 PM; Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 PM; Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PM; Sunday, August 29 2:00 PM; Monday, August 30 at 7:00 PM , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
"The Dudleys!" takes the adolescent memories of a young man and translates them into a malfunctioning 8-bit video game, the kind he used to play. A life size video game onstage provides the setting in which actors must score and overcome obstacles as they navigate their way through and overcome the dangers of "The Dudleys!" The production features a live band of all original music composed on vintage video game equipment (think Atari, Gameboy and Commodore 64).
The Starship Astrov Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd St)Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd St), Performances begin Saturday, July 17th and continue through Saturday, July 31st , contributed by Antonio Minino
A diplomatic mission brings a professor, his lovely alien wife and his faithful doctor aboard The Starship Astrov, where unspoken love and misunderstandings abound between the ship’s crew and guests. Asking the question, will humanity stay the same, or will the future change us?
To Protect The Poets Manhattan Repertory Theater, August 11 through August 13, 2010 , contributed by Paul Siebold/Off Off PR
Two detectives stand over the dead body of a young woman who has been raped and murdered. Their investigation leads them to a lonely poetry teacher and her sisters to learn if they saw anything that might shed light on the nearby crime. What happens when a detective and his potential witness fall deeply in love, and she learns that to protect women like herself, the man she loves commits an act that violates her deepest principles? When violence, revenge, justice, and passion collide, our need for love challenges the strength of our principles.
The Shape Of Things The Access Theatre, Performances are scheduled for July 28-31, Aug 1, Aug 3-7 @8 p.m. and July 28th & 7th @2:00 p.m. , contributed by Rich Ferraioli
“The Shape of Things” is a play that asks provocative questions about the definitions and boundaries of art. In a review of the first run of VTG’s production of “Shape,” the Queens Chronicle said, “Variations Theatre Group is setting the bar high... the fledgling company has staged one of the most captivating productions the borough (Queens) has seen this year. Its rendition of Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” is sharp, thought-provoking and superbly acted."
The Punishing Blow the Kirk Theater (410 West 42nd Street), Performances begin Friday, August 13 and continue thru Saturday, August 28. , contributed by Katie Rosin
Duerr directs and plays Leslie, an anti-Semitic college professor whose court-ordered public lecture is this play. Dark, yet humorous, Leslie’s lecture transcends its purpose and becomes a reflection on the nature of hate and of the professor himself. Following the performance, both Cohen and Duerr will hold a Q&A session on this provocative one-man show.
Veritas HERE Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 145 6th Avenue (enter on Dominick, 1 blk south of Spring) , Fri 8/20 @ 7pm; Sun 8/22 @ 8pm; Tue 8/24 @ 4:15pm; Fri 8/27 @ 5:15pm; and Sat 8/28 @ 8pm , contributed by Kevin P. McAnarney
Inspired by true events, “Veritas” is the story of a group of young men at Harvard in 1920 whose promising futures fell prey to Harvard's "Secret Court": a gay witch-hunt conducted by school administration to purge Harvard of all homosexuality. It is directed by Ryan J Davis, with costumes by Matthew Pachtman, lighting by Brian Tovar and music composed by Rachel Peters. Nathan Vernon is the associate producer.
Visionaries Jewel Box Theater, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor, Tuesday July 27, 6 PM; Friday, July 30, 7:30 PM: Sunday August 1, 1:00 PM , contributed by Vivian Vertes
Something is not quite right at PS 168, where hellish Principal Chuck Rooney threatens do-gooder Teacher Emily Watkins (Janet Dunson). Will things ever get better?
World Premiere Of Sunlight At Nj Repertory Company New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ, July 8 - August 8, 2010 , contributed by Lindy Regan
A liberal university president may have finally gone too far in his battle against the conservative dean of the law school (his son-in-law) in Sharr White’s mesmerizing new drama about loyalty, power, the law and how to manipulate it.
With Glee Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row , (410 West 42nd Street), July 10 - 28th , contributed by Cara Reichel
A new, old-fashioned musical comedy about five wayward, eccentric, isolated, awkward, sweet, naive, nerdy teenage boys who are sent away to a boarding school in Maine. As they revel in the trials of their freshman year—striving for acceptance, friendship, and normalcy—we are reminded that every life must be lived to its fullest, every song sung with glee.
Wabi Sabi Not Wasabi! Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Saturday, August 28 at 8:30 PM; Sunday, August 29 at 2:00 PM (Cino Theater); Thursday, Sept 2 at 9:00 PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 9 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 7:00 PM (Community Theater) , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
Feeling like outsiders since childhood, best friends Hailey Chen and Lillian Chin have been planning their escape from their hometown in whitewashed suburbia to pursue lives of fame and fortune in the giant melting pot of New York City. But their plans for "living the high life" quickly disintegrate when their dream loft in Soho turns out to be a one bedroom in Flushing and Lillian's native Chinese cousin unexpectedly tags along.
What The Sparrow Said Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, Sept 1 at 7:00 PM; Thursday, Sept 2 at 7:00 PM; Friday, Sept 3 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, Sept 4 at 5:00 PM; Sunday, Sept 5 at 1:00 PM. Community Theater. , contributed by Jonathan Slaff
an unforgettable conversation between brothers Blaze (Matt Hurley) and Dan (Blaze Mancillas) at an LA outdoor café the afternoon of their mother's funeral. Toeing the line between high farce and tragedy while pushing the boundaries of dramatic language, Sparrow asks us how far we are willing to go to feel and the prices we pay to connect to one another in our modern, ever more isolating, society.
CabaretBelly Of A Drunken Piano Soho Playhouse, Fridays at 10 PM starting April 7 , contributed by Joseph Nicolello
BELLY OF A DRUNKEN PIANO is a "passionate, demented and intense rock journey" (Beat Magazine) through Tom Waits' rich catalogue of music, from 1973 to the present, mining some of Waits' most memorable hits—from “Jersey Girl”, "The Piano Has Been Drinking" to "Big in Japan" and "Hold On." Drawing on his personal experiences, as well as Wait's vast musical history, D'Arrietta adds new dimension to the music, as he shares his personal love affair with the "prince of melancholy's"
Kate Dawson In The A**Hole In My Head Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC, Monday, August 30 at 7pm. , contributed by Jim Caruso
THE A**HOLE IN MY HEAD is Kate Dawson's fresh reinvention of cabaret, and makes her worst enemy (herself), into a hilarious, unseen, other character. Kate and the A**hole In Her Head battle it out through song and banter in a hilarious show filled with Broadway songs and witty dialogue. Don’t miss this one night only encore performance of a show that was listed by David Noh in the Gay City News as one of the TOP TEN best live performances of 2009!
Natalie Weiss Returns To Birdland Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC, Monday, August 23 at 7pm , contributed by Jim Caruso
Natalie Weiss recently made her Broadway debut in Sherie Rene Scott's Everyday Rapture as understudy of the Menonettes, and performed in the ensemble and understudied Elphaba in the 2nd National Touring Company of Wicked. Natalie will perform musical theatre classics and favorite pop songs with the help of musical director, Darren Ledbetter. Natalie’s program will include favorites such as “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “The Story Goes On,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” Al Green's "Let's Stay Together,” Stevie Wonder’s "If You Really Love Me," Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight’s "Whenever You Call", and Celine Dion’s "Its All Coming Back To Me Now.”
Penny's Open Mic UNDER St. Marks Theater, Every Tuesday 9pm to 2am , contributed by Penny Pollak
Pre-show sign-up by lottery. 7 minutes maximum per act, 5 hours of art only $3.00 Each week features; a special guest, a different theme to promote creativity, free raffle prizes (which includes a free beer donated by the theater) a musical hootenanny (an open jam like none other!) at the break
Star-Studded Cast Of Performers Lined Up For
First Annual “Great Entertainers On Broadway”
Live Performance Series At Times Square Arts Center 669 Eighth Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd Streets. , presented on eight evenings -- Monday through Thursday, July 26, 27, 28 and 29 and Monday through Thursday, August 2, 3, 4 and 5 , contributed by Lester Schecter
The American Theatre Network is proud to announce the launch of Great Entertainers on Broadway, a new summer series of live performances by some of today’s most talented and well known stage, television and cabaret entertainers. The series will be presented in late July and early August at the Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) in the heart of New York City’s world famous theatre district. Roster Includes Christine Andreas, Tony Babino, Steve DePass, Rebecca Luker, Donna McKechnie, Mark Nadler, Marni Nixon, Faith Prince, Richard Skipper and a “Mystery Guest” To Be Named Later
The Broadway Boys Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC, Monday, August 16 at 7pm , contributed by Jim Caruso
“The Broadway Boys” is a collection of the hottest tenor voices currently working on The Great White Way. Representing shows such as Wicked, Rent, Hair, Jersey Boys, Billy Elliott, Mary Poppins, Memphis, and many more, “The Broadway Boys” infuse elements of pop/gospel/funk/jazz to a traditional Broadway repertoire, creating an evening that has been called "a symphony of sound." By redefining the musical theater sound, “The Broadway Boys” are able to present showtune listeners with music that they are familiar with in a new, fresh way, while introducing non-theater listeners to an amazing catalogue of songs in musical styles to which they are accustomed.
Tony-Winning Cady Huffman
Returns To Birdland
With “The Tree Of Life” Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC, Monday, August 2 at 7pm , contributed by Jim Caruso
Cady Huffman (Tony winner for The Producers), along with renowned saxophonist Michael Hashim, celebrate, challenge and sometimes twist into oblivion traditional jazz with their musical collaboration, “The Tree Of Life” is a tribute to the loves, lives and losses that have shaped their love of music. Joining Huffman and Hashim on stage will be Ed MacCeachen on guitar, Kelly Freisen on bass and Willard Dyson on drums.
ConcertsAn Evening With Mary Chapin Carpenter Balboa Theatre, Saturday, August 7, 2010 , contributed by Natalie Richards, San Diego Theatres
Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER performs for one night only at the Balboa Theatre.
Dixon Place Announces The 19Th Annual 2010 Hot! Festival Dixon Place, June 26th - August 7th , contributed by Cohn Dutcher Associates
HOT! Festival Features over 150 LGBTQ Artists with 72 Performances of Theatre, Dance, Music, Literature, Performance Art and Homoeroticism for the Whole Family! The Village Voice calls it “The Best Gay Theater Festival in New York!”
BenefitsCareer Transition For Dancers’
25Th Anniversary Silver Jubilee New York CITY CENTER, Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00pm , contributed by Kevin McAnarney
Hosted by ANGELA LANSBURY five-time Tony Award Winner. Also joining the celebration are Tony Award Winners: Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, and Karen Ziemba. There will be show-stopping Broadway numbers and more stars, at this once-in-a-lifetime event that is not-to-be-missed! Honoring a quarter century of support, Career Transition For Dancers connects dancers to their future, and embraces the unique legacy of dance and dancers that enriches the human condition.
Tap Legacy Foundation Announces Launch Of $85 Million Capital Campaign For New Building To Provide A Home For Tap Dancers http://www.taplegacy.org., ongoing , contributed by Helene Davis Public Relations
TLF Seeks 1 Million Tap Lovers to Donate $85 Each
Children'sLimón4Kids , , contributed by Audrey Ross
Limón4Kids is the newest Arts and Education program to introduce middle-school youth in largely Hispanic neighborhoods in New York City schools to modern dance and to modern dance pioneer José Limón. The program focuses on the goals of dance-making, dance technique, dance literacy, and performing. Limón’s personal story introduces the students to such concepts as heritage, community, identity and communication. The movement classes are used as a tool to help students develop movement language skills, thread through both an artist’s and their own imaginary worlds.
DanceCareer Transition For Dancers’
25Th Anniversary Silver Jubilee New York CITY CENTER, Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00pm , contributed by Kevin McAnarney
Hosted by ANGELA LANSBURY five-time Tony Award Winner. Also joining the celebration are Tony Award Winners: Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, and Karen Ziemba. There will be show-stopping Broadway numbers and more stars, at this once-in-a-lifetime event that is not-to-be-missed! Honoring a quarter century of support, Career Transition For Dancers connects dancers to their future, and embraces the unique legacy of dance and dancers that enriches the human condition.
Danspace Project Announces The Spring 2010 Season Danspace Project, St. Mark’s Church, 131 East 10th Street, NYC , April - November 2010 , contributed by Abigail Ramsay
Danspace Project (DSP) returns to the City/Dans series for May 2010. “After launching our new PLATFORM 2010 program, we are excited to return to our City/Dans series. This season, we are presenting singular performance events by artists known for their rigor and risk-taking,” says Judy Hussie-Taylor, executive director of Danspace Project. The Access schedule runs from June 4 to June 26. Looking towards Fall 2010, choreographer and fall PLATFORM curator Trajal Harrell is accepting applications for The Adventure.
Limón4Kids , , contributed by Audrey Ross
Limón4Kids is the newest Arts and Education program to introduce middle-school youth in largely Hispanic neighborhoods in New York City schools to modern dance and to modern dance pioneer José Limón. The program focuses on the goals of dance-making, dance technique, dance literacy, and performing. Limón’s personal story introduces the students to such concepts as heritage, community, identity and communication. The movement classes are used as a tool to help students develop movement language skills, thread through both an artist’s and their own imaginary worlds.
Tap Legacy Foundation Announces Launch Of $85 Million Capital Campaign For New Building To Provide A Home For Tap Dancers http://www.taplegacy.org., ongoing , contributed by Helene Davis Public Relations
TLF Seeks 1 Million Tap Lovers to Donate $85 Each
The Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble , ending august 2010 , contributed by Audrey Ross
directed by Jim May, announces a full schedule of events to celebrate the Anna Sokolow 100th Anniversary. The great modern dance pioneer, born February 9, 1910 in Hartford, Ct., created dozens of dances, introduced modern dance to Mexico and other countries, and throughout her career was regarded as a choreographer of uncompromising integrity, a risk-taker, an innovator. The full schedule of Sokolow events include performances, lectures, and exhibits in the U.S., Mexico, and Holland.
ComedySpaghetti & Matzo Balls Fuhgeddaboudit Baruch Performing Arts Center. 55 Lexington Avenue(enter on 25th St between Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave), Friday, July 23rd @ 8pm Sunday, August 15th @2pm Sunday, August 29th @2pm , contributed by Sam, Spaghetti & Matzo Balls Fuhgeddaboudit
Spaghetti & Matzo Balls Fuhgeddaboudit is the hilarious romantic comedy that will have you falling out of your seat laughing! The greatest Italian Jewish love story of all time. You will laugh out loud again and again when a nice Italian boy falls in love with a sweet Jewish girl, two college kids from Brooklyn, until her mother finds out and has a heart attack.
Town Hall Schmooze New York, NY, Mondays beginning September 21 , contributed by Jonathan Slaff of Jonathan Slaff Associates
New Yorkers who are tired and hoarse from yelling at their TV, radio and computer will appreciate "Town Hall Schmooze," a weekly live show mixing humor and politics, free-flowing banter and audience participation.
The Complete Performer (Updated Listing) SoHo Playhouse Theatre, Open Run , contributed by Matt Wayne, Producer
Letterman-Emmy-winning writer and comic, Ted Greenberg, cracks all entertainment genres* in just under 53 minutes. For the show-stopping finale, he drives audience members home in a licensed yellow taxi.
The Dog & Pony Show (Bring Your Own Pony) Dixon Place 161A Chrystie Street | New York, NY 10002, Tuesday August 3rd - Wednesday August 4th at 7:30pm , contributed by Cohn Dutcher Associates
On Tuesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 4th, 7:30pm at Dixon Place, as part of the summer long Dixon Place HOT! Festival, Holly Hughes and Dan Hurlin present THE DOG AND PONY SHOW (BRING YOUR OWN PONY). Written and performed by Holly Hughes and directed by Dan Hurlin, The Dog and Pony Show is a comic meditation on the questions that dog us such as: what is the sound of one lesbian clapping?
Two Gentlemen Of Verona By William Shakespeare TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street (at 8th Ave.), August 4-22, 2010 Tuesday thru Saturday at 8PM / Sunday at 2PM. Additional 7PM performances on 8/8 and 8/15, additional 3PM performance on 8/21 , contributed by Katie Rosin
The award-winning JUDITH SHAKESPEARE COMPANY NYC, founded in 1995, returns to the NYC stage – for their first full Shakespeare production in six years! – with the gender-reversed romantic comedy Two Gentlemen of Verona, August 4-22 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street). JSC Artistic Director Joanne Zipay directs this comedy of youthful love and passion, betrayal and heartbreak, friendship and forgiveness. Featuring the company’s signature gender-reverse casting--the women portray the men and the men portray the women- for the first time in a romantic comedy, with a splash of commedia dell’arte, live music, and heck, even a real live dog! It doesn’t get much more fun than this.
Children'sFree Events At The Nypl Celebrate Culture, Kids Cooking, And 20 Years Of The Ada In July Locations throughout New York City, July 2010 , contributed by David Riordan
Throughout July, patrons will have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of free programs at the New York Public Library. Patrons will have the chance to experience programming celebrating the works of authors, artists and the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with events such as the ADA Day at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and readings and performances at branch libraries across the NYPL system.
ReadingsFree Events At The Nypl Celebrate Culture, Kids Cooking, And 20 Years Of The Ada In July Locations throughout New York City, July 2010 , contributed by David Riordan
Throughout July, patrons will have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of free programs at the New York Public Library. Patrons will have the chance to experience programming celebrating the works of authors, artists and the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with events such as the ADA Day at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and readings and performances at branch libraries across the NYPL system.
FestivalsAugust Events At 10Th Annual Free
Summer On The Hudson All at Riverside Park South, running through October 10, 2010 , contributed by Reva Cooper
Summer On the Hudson (SOH), one of New York City’s largest free summer festivals, now in its Tenth Anniversary Season, continues through August (and September) at Riverside Park South with Movies Under the Stars, the Children’s Performance Series, the Acoustic Sundays series, featuring many styles of popular and world music; and sports and recreation for the whole family. The six-month series, running through October 10, is an annual summer arts and cultural festival in Riverside Park South, West 59th Street to West 72nd Street at the Hudson River, presented by The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Can I Really Date A Guy Who Wears A Yarmulke? To Receive World Premiere At Midtown International Theatre Festival. The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, July 17th at 7:00, July 22nd at 7:00, July 25th at 2:00, July 26th at 7:00, and July 30th at 8:00 , contributed by Genevieve Carroll
Directed by Jay Falzone, this new romantic comedy tells the story of Eleanor (Catherine LeFrere), a smart, savvy, New Yorker, whose secular brand of Judaism might include the occasional latke and but definitely does not include God. Aaron (Jason Liebman) is Dr. Right – He’s got the brains, the looks, the wit… But wait! He’s also got a serious case of religion.
Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY, July 29 to August 8 , contributed by Michelle Brandon Tabnick
This is the 14th year of the festival, which will feature 13 events including music, dance, comedy, spoken word, film, and family-friendly performances, such as a concerts by Leon Gieco, a pop-folk musician who has been called the Argentine Bob Dylan; Carlos Varela, one of Cuba's most talented and emblematic artists; Colombia folk musician Jorge Velosa, who will perform his creation, a new musical style called carranguero music; and singer Susana Baca, who has been instrumental in the international popularity of Afro-Peruvian music. This year's participants hail from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Venezuela.
Midtown International Theatre Festival 2010 Season Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, July 12 - August 1, 2010 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick; Michelle Tabnick Communications.com
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) expands to The Beckett and The Clurman Theatres, Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, NYC, in addition to current theatres on 36th Street, for its eleventh season, to run from July 12 – August 1, 2010. Script submissions will be accepted beginning August 7. Applications will be available online beginning August 7 at http://www.midtownfestival.org.
Midtown International Theatre Festival 2010 Season Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, July 12 - August 1 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces the 2010 Season, running from July 12 – August 1, 2010. 24 plays and five musicals have been chosen.
Midtown International Theatre Festival Readings June Havoc Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, July 12 - August 1 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces eight selected readings. The festival will run from July 12 – August 1, 2010. Tickets to the readings are FREE.
Midtown International Theatre Festival Short Subject Selections Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, July 12 - August 1 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces selected plays for SHORT SUBJECTS, a division for plays that run under 60 minutes. 23 plays were selected.
WorkshopsCabaret Workshops , , contributed by Richard Skipper
Richard Skipper's newest series of workshops, seminars, and private coaching, HOW TO MAKE A LIVING ON THE ROAD, is a head-start, participant-friendly tutorial for anyone wanting to succeed in this business. Richard tailors each session specifically to the needs of those in attendance. Richard brings the elements that have gotten him standing ovations from coast to coast to each session! Audience interactive with humorous anecdotes from his experiences.
Tru: New Media: Using Video As A Marketing Tool The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street, July 28, 2010 , contributed by Michelle Tabnick
Through TRU’s Industry Panel on New Media, audiences will learn about generating usable content for new media within the guidelines of Actors' Equity Association, using multiple platform formats for maximum efficiency, internet video usage, video hosting, how and where to post, Facebook integration with YouTube, demographic analytics of different posting sites and more. Panel will include video presentations of actual website content.
BenefitsThe Broadway Church Laides Abingdon Theatre Complex, Sunday, August 15 at 7:00pm , contributed by David Flora, From Beginning to End
The Church Ladies, played by Leilani Bryant, Yolanda Wynns and Teresa Stanley, were the ever-present trio in Oprah Winfrey’s Broadway production of The Color Purple. They appeared virtually in every scene of the award-winning production. The show was anchored by The Church Ladies whose contrasting personalities blend gossip, song and comedy. Now that the show has closed, the women perform as The Broadway Church Ladies.
Company UpdatesAccomplice: New York
Equal parts interactive theater, scavenger hunt and walking tour, Accomplice: New York is a unique new form of entertainment that draws participants into a web of intrigue throughout lower Manhattan. Spend an afternoon getting caught in a maze in which you'll experience New York City in a whole new way.
Atlantic Theater Company Announces
2009-2010 Season Productions, contributed by Chris Boneau, Joe Perrotta, Kelly Guiod
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce three of its 2009-2010 season productions. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Atlantic co-founder David Mamet and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard, while Bekah Brunstetter makes her Off Broadway debut at Stage 2 with the world premiere of a new comedy.
Flux Theatre Ensemble Announces 2009/2010 Season, contributed by emily@emilyowenspr.com
Following the success of their last season where they were named one of nytheatre.com’s “People of the Year”, Flux Theatre Ensemble will produce 3 plays in its 2009/10 season.
July Events At Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead, Ny, contributed by Martha Clara Vineyards
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New Perspectives Theater Company Summer Update
Summer in New York. Open hydrants, grilling on the block, and fresh new theatre everywhere! Beat the summer heat with NPTC's cool artists. Join us on July 20th for a "trip" to the Caribbean and wile away "indian summer" with September's Women's Work Lab short play festival.
National Jazz Museum Of Harlem July Schedule Of Events, contributed by National Jazz Museum
We are in the process of expanding our programming and our membership. Don't miss this opportunity to join an organization that is making great strides. We want and need your input and support.
Summer Update From Second Stage Theatre
PuppetryAvenue Q Returns To San Diego At The Civic Theatre July 6-11, 2010 San Diego Civic Theatre, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7PM, Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 2PM & 8PM; ; ASL interpreted performance at 2PM Matinee, Sunday at 1PM & 6PM , contributed by Susan Chicoine, Broadway San Diego
AVENUE Q, the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets, will return to San Diego at the Civic Theatre, performing Tuesday July 6 through Sunday July 11, 2010
RevuesBroadway Jukebox - A New Weekly Musical Revue Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, Starts February 8th , contributed by Siegel Entertainment
The show is called Broadway Jukebox, an ever-changing revue of Broadway music on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM that will feature a different trio of musical theater stars every week, each offering a brand new slate of songs. Further, in the spirit of the show's title, the audience will get to pick the Broadway songs they will hear each week! Broadway stars are lining up to be part of this unique opportunity to sing the music of the Great White Way in the intimate setting of the legendary nightclub at 315 West 44th Street. The weekly series will begin with Kerry Butler (Xanadu), William Michals (currently standy for Emile de Beque in South Pacific, Beauty & the Beast, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and Jill Abramovitz (Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me).
Summers In The City Gotham City Improv, 48 West 21st St. 8th Floor, August 3rd and 5th , contributed by Paul Weissman
Summers in the City features 14 original pieces that deal with the city heat, the ice cream man, summer clothing, air conditioning, baseball and summer romances
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