Parks & USDA Cut Ribbon on First-Ever Urban Field Station in NYC ParksSeptember 24, 2010Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station Director Michael T. Rains and Director of the Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability David Bragdon to cut the ribbon on the new Urban Field Station at Fort Totten in Queens.
UCB Presents Same Sex-tacular, 9/25September 24, 2010The popular comedy variety show The Same Sex-Tacular returns to The Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre on Saturday, September 25th at 11:55 PM. Hosted by Tim Gunn (Michael Hartney) and Tim Gunn (John Flynn), and featuring two audience members who will compete in a design challenge that ends in a walk-off, only one designer can be called the winner.
Hartt School Celebrates 90 Years of Performing Arts Education, 10/16September 24, 2010The Hartt School celebrates 90 years of world class performing arts education during the 2010-2011 academinc year with creative partnerships, unique residencies, and thought-provoking conversations. A fantastic gala celebration on October 16 will highlight The Hartt School's 90th anniversary year.
Briggs Opera House Presents AMADEUS, 10/6September 24, 2010Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS, took Broadway by storm and was later adapted for the screen by Shaffer and director Milos Forman. Now, the original play returns to the stage. Within the intimate confines of the Briggs Opera House, audiences will be thrust into the colorful whirlwind of the Viennese court for an exciting evening of intrigue, comedy and some of the world's most beautiful music.
Dora Award Winner, ASSASSINS Returns to Toronto in 2011September 24, 2010In June, Birdland Theatre and Talk Is Free Theatre's co-production of Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS won the prestigious Dora award for Outstanding New Musical. The companies have announced that they will bring the production back the Theatre Centre in Toronto in January 2011. Rumor has it that most of the cast will return for the victory lap.
West End Opening of FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL Cancelled, 9/24September 24, 2010The West End premiere of FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL will be postponed until tomorrow evening, September 25. Due to technical difficulties, tonight's opening has been cancelled. The official premiere of the new musical will be October 14.
Megan Fox Eyes BroadwaySeptember 24, 2010According to an article from the website ShowbizSpy, 'Transformers' actress Megan Fox tells insiders she would rather be onstage.
Houdyshell Opens Award-Winning LANGUAGE ARCHIVE Tonight, 9/24September 24, 2010Roundabout Theatre Company's latest commission, Julia Cho's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE, will begin tonight, Friday, September 24. The play was the winner of the prestigious 2009 Susan Smith-Blackburn prize for outstanding new English language play by a woman. The play runs through December 19.
La MaMa Presents WAKE UP, YOU'RE DEAD, 10/29September 20, 2010What puppeteer doesn't wonder what will happen to him as he impersonates the creator? In 'Wake Up, You're Dead!,' Aaron Haskell of Brooklyn Art Department (www.brooklynartdepartment.com), one of the original designers of Nightmare: NYC's Haunted House, gives us a Halloween-flavored creation myth. It's a De La Guarda-type event and spectacle that adds a late-night attraction to 'La MaMa Puppet Series IV--Built to Perform.' It will be presented October 29 to November 7 in the second-floor Club of La MaMa E.T.C., 74A East Fourth Street.
Seanachaí Theatre Company Extends Run of THE WEIR thru 10/17September 20, 2010Due to popular demand, Seanachaí Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its Jeff Recommended and critically acclaimed production of THE WEIR by Conor McPherson, directed by Matthew Miller, is extending. The cast remains intact and includes company members Jeff Christian, Kevin Theis and Sarah Wellington, with Brad Armacost and Brad Smith.
Target Celebrates the 1960 'Revelations' w/ Tix for $19.60, Available 9/25September 20, 2010Honoring the 1960 premiere of 'Revelations,' Alvin Ailey's signature masterwork, all tickets will be specially-priced at just $19.60 for Target 1960 Night on Thursday, December 2nd. Generously sponsored by Target, tickets for this Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance will ONLY be sold at the New York City Center box office on Saturday, September 25th.
Hartman Group Announces Current and Vintage B'way Poster Sale, 9/24September 20, 2010The Hartman Group, Broadway's premiere PR agency, is having a moving sale Friday, September 24. Both current and vintage Broadway posters will be available for sale. All posters are set in black plastic or glass frames and protective covering and are standard 'window card' size - 14' x 22'. Posters will be priced at $20 with the frame included.
Evolve Bar Presents Trish LaRose, 9/21September 20, 2010Nightlife sensation, and co-founder of Broadway Speaks Out! , Marti Gould Cummings hosts his new show Glitter & Be Gay Tuesdays with Marti at the Upper East Side?s Evolve Bar Tuesday, September 21st at 10:30pm.