The Louis Armstrong House Museum Announces 2nd Annual Gala, 12/4November 8, 2012The Louis Armstrong House Museum Gala will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. The cocktail hour begins at 6:00 pm; dinner and the awards ceremony follow at 7:15 pm featuring a special performance by David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band. Business attire is welcome.
The ReGroup Presents Dawn Powell's BIG NIGHT, Beginning 11/28November 8, 2012The ReGroup Theatre Co. follows their hit revival of 1931- last month with the first ever New York revival of Dawn Powell's Big Night. Peter Filichia called 1931-, 'A complete and total triumph! ReGroup once again proves that it's one of the city's most valuable theater companies.' 1931- director Allie Mulholland again directs and joins the cast of Big Night, along with the talents of Carly J. Bauer, Matt Giroveanu, Daniel Hainsworth, Danielle Heaton, Adrienne LaValley, Kelsey Moore, Mateo Prendergast & Shawn Verrier.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays the Orpheum, 12/14-16November 8, 2012DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash-hit Broadway musical, is returning to Omaha for just five performances as part of the Omaha Performing Arts' Broadway Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16. The show was previously in Omaha for a full week in June, 2010. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will play the Orpheum Theater, for five performances, Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16, 2012. Performance times are Friday evening at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Staten Island Children's Museum Announces December EventsNovember 8, 2012Create lovely gifts for giving all month-long in our weekend Up4Art walk in family art workshops. Learn the ancient art of paper folding, origami, in a special workshop on the 1st. Every Friday's Kidz Cook features holiday finger foods-fun to make, pass around and eat! And of course, the month ends with our very special, annual FREE, New Year's Eve (Day) Party with Patrick! Kids will rock out and party with children's musician Patrick Rafferty from 1 - 3 p.m. on the 31st, and will hopefully sleep well for the sitter while mom and dad enjoy their New Year's Eve celebration.
LaMaMa Celebrates Ellen Stewart, 11/9November 8, 2012On Friday, November 9th at 4:30 pm, La MaMa's staff and family of artists will hold a public birthday celebration of the theatre's late founder Ellen Stewart, who died in January 2011.
Fourth Arts Block Reschedules Load OUT! for 11/17November 8, 2012In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) has re-scheduled Load OUT!, a semi-annual 'riot' of repurposing and recycling activities, to Saturday, November 17, 2012. At Load OUT! FABnyc will gather gently used materials from arts organizations and other donors throughout the East Village/Lower East Side for a one-of-a-kind day of exchange, which takes place at 19 East 3rd Street from 11AM-3PM.
The Emelin Theatre Welcomes Juilliard String Quartet, 11/16November 8, 2012The Emelin Theatre has announced the return of classical music in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Over the course of 40 years, the Emelin has hosted world-renowned musicians from around the globe. On November 16th the tradition continues with a performance by the Juilliard String Quartet - one of the most celebrated and widely recorded string quartets of our time.
Arden Children's Theatre Presents CINDERELLA, 11/28-1/27November 8, 2012Arden Theatre Company, now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, begins its 15th year of Arden Children's Theatre with Cinderella. This version written by Charles Way and directed by Whit MacLaughlin will run from November 28, 2012 through January 27, 2013 on the Arden's F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street. Arden Children's Theatre is best enjoyed by families with children ages 5 and older.
Barter Theatre's 2012 Young Playwrights Festival Winners AnnouncedNovember 8, 2012The 10th Anniversary of Barter Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) was an outstanding success breaking records in number of students participating and plays submitted. Over 400 students participated from nine area high schools with a total of 248 plays. On Monday, November 5, the winning plays were announced at two performances: a morning performance just for students and teachers and an evening performance for the community and parents.
Tickets Go On Sale for Stratford Festival's 2013 SeasonNovember 8, 2012The Stratford Festival's box office opens to Members on Monday, November 12, at 9 a.m., putting them first in line to purchase tickets for the 2013 season. A special advance online sale to Members will be offered on Sunday, November 11, beginning at noon. Sales to the general public begin January 5, with online advance sales beginning January 4.
The Joyce Presents LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, 12/18-1/6November 8, 2012The Joyce Theater is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant and hilarious Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for its biannual three-week NYC holiday engagement, December 18, 2012 - January 6, 2013. The season will feature two different programs, including the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Laurencia, choreographed in 1939 by Vakhtang Chabukiani for the Kirov Ballet. Tickets are $10*-$59 and can be arranged by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. (*$10 tickets have been made available by generous support from the MetLife Foundation.) The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, in Chelsea.
Jazz Diva Paulette McWilliams Performs Telling Stories at Aaron Davis Hall, 12/14November 8, 2012Jazz Diva sensation Paulette McWilliams has recorded and toured with some of the world's greatest musical artists, such as: Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, among others, and in commercials as a jingle specialist. Now, she is sharing her dynamic voice and solo work in two musical concerts, Telling Stories (also the name of her critically-acclaimed album) with The Nat Adderly Jr. Quartet on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7PM and at 9PM at Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York (Convent Avenue and West 135th Street on City College' campus) New York, NY 10031. Tickets are: $25 (general admission). For more information and ticket sales visit: www.adhatccny.org or call Aaron Davis Hall Box office at 212.650.6900.
BROADWAY BACKSTAGE: FALL PREVIEW to Air on WABC-TV, 11/10November 8, 2012This weekend, ABC-7 will air a half-hour special on the best of the new Broadway season, including AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, ANNIE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, CHAPLIN, DEAD ACCOUNTS, THE HEIRESS and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. The special will air Saturday, November 10 from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL Begins at The Culture Project, 11/24November 8, 2012Vital Theatre Company's newest smash hit Fancy Nancy The Musical, is moving downtown to Culture Project. Beginning November 24th, performances will run every Saturday at 1:30 pm and every Sunday at 12 noon. Tickets are $29.50. Premium seats are available for $49.50. For reservations, visit www.vitaltheatre.org, call us at (212) 579-0528, or visit McGinn/Cazale box office Mondays-Fridays from 9-5, or visit the Culture Project box office one hour before the show. Culture Project is located downtown at 45 Bleecker St.