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: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala!
By: Walter McBride
The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons was honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.). Ms. Parsons, who appeared last fall at La MaMa in Marco Calvani's play THINGS OF THIS WORLD directed by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Swords, who served as a member of the La MaMa Board for 25 years, wascelebrated at the event by personal and video tributes from playwrights Warren Leight and Mr. LaBute.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out full coverage below!The evening's performances included an excerpt from Andre Serban's and Liz Swados's TROJAN WOMEN, one of the most renowned productions in La MaMa's first half-century; and a live collaborative performance across distance with HIP HOP RE-EDUCATION PROJECT in New York joined via satellite with traditional Korean drummers in Seoul.Photo Credit: Walter McBride
La Mama Celebrates 51 Gala honoring Estelle Parsons & Peter Swords
La Mama Celebrates 51
Rosie Mendez
Rosie Mendez
Rosie Mendez
Rosie Mendez
Stephanie 'ThaOracle' Herrera
Stephanie 'ThaOracle' Herrera
Stephanie 'ThaOracle' Herrera
Allen Bromberger
Allen Bromberger
Byronn Bain
Byronn Bain
Byronn Bain
Byronn Bain
Peter Swords & Frank Carucci
Peter Swords & Frank Carucci
Peter Swords & Frank Carucci
Peter Swords
Peter Swords
Peter Swords
Al Pacino pays Tribute to Estelle Parsons
Roseanne Barr Greeting for Estelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons, Edward Albee & Lisa Kron
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody
Carmelita Tropicana
Carmelita Tropicana & Lisa Kron
Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries & Esstelle Parsons
Lance Gries & Esstelle Parsons
Accordionist Bill Schimmel, Estelle Parsons & Lance Gries
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel
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