June Theater Events Announced at 92YTribeca
By: Gabrielle Sierra May. 12, 2011
92nd Street Y is about people-the people of New York City and the surrounding area, the United States and the world. It's about people who entertain and challenge, inform and educate. It's about people who learn and discover, observe and participate.
Wed, Jun 8, 8 pm, $15
100% HAPPY 88% OF THE TIME
100% Happy 88% of the Time is a mind-expanding theater experience from acclaimed artist Beth Lapides (Un-Cabaret, The Other Network, Comedy Central, Sex &The City, Politically Incorrect, NPR). Beth combines story, comedy, big ideas, multi-media and catchy original music (written and performed with Mitch Kaplan) for a night of evolutionary entertainment that offers an uplifting look at how to be happy - even in these crazy changing times.
Thu, Jun 9, 12-1 pm, $16
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: SONGS AND TALK-BACK WITH THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
Catch Me If You Can was recently nominated for a Tony Award as Best Musical! The new Broadway musical comedy, based on the hit Stephen Spielberg film, is the incredible true story of a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life with only his boyish charm, big imagination and millions of dollars in forgEd Checks. Hear the show's creative team talk about their new production and cast members perform a couple of favorite songs.
Shabbat Dinner | RELIGION ON THE STAGE: FROM JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TO THE BOOK OF MORMON
Join New York Observer theater reviewer Jesse Oxfeld and 92YTribeca's Rabbi-in-Residence Dan Ain for a Shabbat dinner and discussion about the sacred place of religion in New York's most beloved industry. On the heels of the 2011 Tony Awards, come discuss the winners, the controversies and the impact that Jews have had on the art of musical theater since its inception, all over a delicious gourmet meal. No prior experience or knowledge necessary (you don't even have to have seen Fiddler).
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