Noche Flamenca News

TheaterMania.com, a leading source for theater information and tickets nationwide, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m. Thursday, July 10th (5:30p.m.) is gearing up to be an evening of top-quality entertainment as Broadway at Birdland personality, Jim Caruso, plays host as TheaterMania.com presents An Off-Broadway Review, which will showcase some of Off-Broadway's most elite talent. Acts already confirmed to take part include cast of the hit comedy musical, Altar Boyz, as well as cast from the award winning Off-Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, performers from the HipHop Theater Festival, and Noche Flamenca. Also scheduled for a special appearance are Blue Man Group, known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. For further information on TheaterMania.com's July 10th Off-Broadway Review concert, please visit www.theatermania.com. 'TheaterMania.com is pleased to sponsor Summer in the Square,' said Gretchen Shugart, CEO, TheaterMania.com. 'We hope that residents and visitors alike will come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer to celebrate the season with us. The entertainment line-up and the neighborhood are truly special.' 'Summer in the Square showcases the radiance of Union Square Park and this year promises to be our best line-up ever with increased kids' programming, restorative yoga, and a host of musical performances,' said Jennifer Falk, Executive Director, Union Square Partnership. 'Our partnership with TheaterMania.com and our many other sponsors allows us to provide a wide array of programming free to the public, offering something for everyone to enjoy.' For nearly a decade, TheaterMania.com has set the standard in offering the most comprehensive theater and live-event listings on the web and has become recognized by patrons and producers alike as a driving force in bringing performing arts to the masses. Theatermania.com prides itself on offering the most comprehensive listings, news, reviews, interviews, video content and online ticketing for Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and live entertainment nationwide. TheaterMania.com provides listings and editorial coverage for over 40 markets and widely distributes free email newsletters and special offers to its subscribers. Whether it's purchasing tickets, or getting the latest in theater and celebrity news, reviews, video or exclusive invites to insider Broadway events, TheaterMania.com is your one-stop-site for all things theater. -ENDS- About the Union Square Partnership: The Union Square Partnership is a community-based, nonprofit organization working to foster the best possible metropolitan neighborhood for its residents, businesses, property owners and employers. USP is comprised of a Local Development Corporation and New York City's first Business Improvement District, two organizations that have served as catalysts behind the area's transformation. For more information, please visit www.unionsquarenyc.org. TheaterMania.com, along with the Union Square Partnership, are proud to present Summer in The Square 2008, a free weekly event offering superb entertainment every Thursday afternoon beginning July 3rd through August 14th on Union Square Park's South Plaza. Each week, onstage in the south plaza of Union Square, there will be family programming at 12:30p.m., yoga at 3:00p.m. and music at 5:30p.m.