A new arts center in Nyack, NY (which has yet to be named) is now open.
"It is a place to produce, perform and experience art. Innovative programming in theater, dance, music, conversation and film will be presented," state press notes. A launch party will take place on November 4th.
The Center's first event will be a live concert and film showing of
The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 28. Nyack's own
Neil Berg will produce the event, which will take place at 8 PM.
The evening will feature "songs from the
Rocky Horror Picture Show followed by the classic cult
film. The all-star cast includes the Tony Award-winning star of
The
Producers, Cady Huffman, as Magenta;
Ron Bohmer (
The Scarlet Pimpernel
and Women in White) as Frank 'N' Furter,
Danny Zolli (J
esus Christ
Superstar),
Rita Harvey (Hodel in
Fiddler on the Roof)
Brad Little
(
Phantom of the Opera),
Mandy Gonzalez (
Aida, Lennon),
Michael Park
("As the World Turns"), Eric Buckly,
Jeff Gardner, and more. The singers
will be accompanied by a live seven piece band. Costumes are welcomed."
The launch party, featuring Tony Award-winning actor
Bill Irwin, will take place on November 4th at 8 PM.
"Join
us for a star-studded theatrical and musical sampler reflecting the
diversity and richness of the arts and audiences in the region. Hosts
Elliott Forrest and Darrell Larson joined by singer/songwriter Tom
Chapin, Irwin, the legendary David Amram,
Bridgman/Packer Dance, composer John Forster, singer/songwriter Freedy
Johnston and others including the Chiku Awali African Dance Ensemble,
neo-folkie Dusty Pascal, alt-rock Simple Life, James Molloy, Latin
alt-electronica duo Monareta, United Sounds of Praise (HMC Family
Worship Center), hip-hop group The Cartel Inc., the Steve Swann Band,
The Anointed Voices of St. John Deliverance Tabernacle, Richard
Sussman, Diane Scanlon, Andy Krikun, the Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble,
soul/funk singer Baby Monroe and the American String Quartet with
cellist David Geber."Patron Tickets include pre-Launch Party event at the Hudson House, Saturday, Nov. 4 at 6pm. "Join Bill Irwin and others for a special wine and hors-d'oeuvres party before the main event."
Other upcoming events include a screening of the film The Notorious Bettie Page, and discussion with director Mary Harron, on November 11th, "A Night with Ellen Burstyn" on November 12th, and a performance by They Might Be Giants on November 18th.For tickets to any of the events, call 866-811-4111 or visit www.ovationtix.com.
