Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: Encompass New Opera Honors John Kander
By: Ben Strothmann
The Encompass New Opera Theatre paid tribute to composer John Kander of May 15 in a gala performance at the National Arts Club.
After a welcome by Harold Prince, a selection of Kander's songs were performed by stage vets including Chita Rivera, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Debra Monk, James Naughton, Richard Thomas, Karen Ziemba, Peter Howard, and more. The benefit was chaired by lyricist Sheldon Harnick.Encompass New Opera Theatre is dedicated to creating, developing and producing imaginative productions of new music theatre and contemporary
opera. Striving to discover and nurture emerging artists, premiere groundbreaking new productions, and revive important 20th century operas
by outstanding American and international composers, Encompass has produced over 46 fully-mounted operas with orchestra and staged readings
of more than 100 new works, from jazz and cabaret to musicals and opera.
opera. Striving to discover and nurture emerging artists, premiere groundbreaking new productions, and revive important 20th century operas
by outstanding American and international composers, Encompass has produced over 46 fully-mounted operas with orchestra and staged readings
of more than 100 new works, from jazz and cabaret to musicals and opera.
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