SILK ROAD Begins 2/27 at Lincoln CenterFebruary 23, 2013The New York premiere of a new dance drama production, "Silk Road" by the Gansu Dance Theatre will begin performances next week at the David H. Koch Theater (Lincoln Center) February 27 - March 3, 2013.
REBEL EATS, Featuring Food Network Star Winner Justin Warner, Premieres 3/30 on Food NetworkFebruary 23, 2013Food Network Star season eight winner Justin Warner hits the road in search of unique culinary rule-breakers in the one-hour special Rebel Eats, airing Saturday, March 30th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network. Armed with $300 in his pocket, a beat up car and a passion for unconventional food and eccentric people, Justin travels the back roads of the South to try everything from moonshine and bacon beer to BBQ in a jar and jelly fish pasta. Along the way, Justin meets the cooks and proprietors who, like him, march to their own beat through the world of food.
Rachel Feinstein Comes to Comix in AprilFebruary 23, 2013Rachel Feinstein first jumped on the scene as a Season 7 finalist in “Last Comic Standing.” This April, Feinstein will return to the Comix stage for three performances on Thursday, Apr. 4 at 8 p.m., Friday, Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Apr. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $20 for general advance admission ($30 the day of), while VIP advance admission tickets are $40 ($50 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Announces Winner Of The Second Annual Terrence McNally New Play AwardFebruary 23, 2013Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced A. ZELL WILLIAMS as the recipient of the Terrence McNally New Play Award for the research and development of his play The Urban Retreat about a teacher whose writing career has taken a detour at the request of a former student-turned-Hip-Hop superstar. The Terrence McNally New Play Award is a $10,000 cash prize given annually to recognize a new play that celebrates the transformative power of art. The Award will also include a year of development support at PTC, including readings as well as administrative support and networking to help manage the future of the play beyond its time at PTC.
STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Does the 'Harlem Shake'February 23, 2013AVENUE Q is the Tony Award-winning musical about 20-somethings -- people and puppets alike -- fresh out of college and trying to find their way in the big city, living as neighbors on a rundown street in an outerborough of NYC. The company recently joined in the viral 'Harlem Shake' craze - view the video below!
Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Janeane Garofalo, Mario Cantone and Judy Gold, 2/24February 23, 2013On Sunday, February 24 at 6:00pm, The New Group offers the next event in this season's continuing series Dark Nights at The New Group: "Stand-Up Center Stage" with Janeane Garofalo, Mario Cantone and Judy Gold in a discussion moderated by Susan Blackwell. Reservations required at seats@thenewgroup.org (space is limited). Suggested donation: $20. Free for New Group subscribers.
Peter Blum Opens Rosy Keyser Exhibition, 2/28February 23, 2013Peter Blum has announced the inaugural exhibition at 20 West 57th Street with new paintings by Rosy Keyser. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, February 28th from 6-8 pm.
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Opens 3/8 at Country PlayhouseFebruary 23, 2013The Country Playhouse will present The Dixie Swim Club by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Julie Wooten, on its Cerwinske main stage for three weekends only, March 8 - 23. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on March 17 at 2:00 p.m., plus a weeknight show on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Tonya Pinkins and Brad Simmons Play Joe's Pub, 3/24February 23, 2013What songs would make up the soundtrack to your love life? This is the question that Tony Award Winner, Tonya Pinkins, and music director, Brad Simmons ask in their new concert series at Joe's Pub, "Bring on the Men."