Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill to Present Regional Premiere of HEDDA GABLER, 8/9-9/1
by Tyler Peterson
- May 29, 2013
Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Regional Premiere of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, a new version by Brian Friel. Directed by Jessica Osbourne. Opens August 9th - September 1st, 2013. Friday & Saturday's at 8pm, Sunday's at 6pm. Advanced Purchase Tickets $18/ $16 online ($22 at door). Call (505) 254-7716. Buy your tickets today at www.auxdog.com
ABC-TV's HERE & NOW to Feature Sibyl Renaye's THIS IS WHY I WHISPER
by Tyler Peterson
- May 28, 2013
'Here and Now' is dedicated to covering the latest issues, news stories, and trends that are impacting the local black community. Ms. Renaye, an emerging African-American playwright, will discuss the semi-autobiographical drama she wrote as a way of working through the battle she and her sisters endured caring for their afflicted brother.
Site-Specific 4CHAMBERS Begins July 6 on Governors Island
by Kelsey Denette
- May 21, 2013
Jody Oberfelder Dance Projects invites audiences to experience their hearts from the inside out with the world premiere of 4CHAMBERS. Created, directed and choreographed by Jody Oberfelder, this site-specific blend of dance, theater, film and visual installation runs July 6 - 21 at Officers House 15 on Governors Island.
NVC Presents LEAVING HOME With Malcolm Gets, Kirsten Scott and More, 6/10
by Kelsey Denette
- May 20, 2013
The New Voices Collective will present the world premiere of Leaving Home - a triple bill of three one-act musicals with music by Jonathan Larson Award-winner Sam Davis (Bunnicula) and book and lyrics by Drama Desk-nominee Sean Hartley (Cupid and Psyche). An amazing cast includesStanley Bahorek (Spelling Bee, Big River, February House), Sarah Corey (Illyria, Caroline, or Change) Malcolm Gets (The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Amour, The Apple Tree), Edward Hibbert (Frasier, Curtains, Drowsy Chaperone) Kirsten Scott (Follies, Hairspray), A.J. Shivley (La Cage aux Folles) and Sally Wilfert (Assassins, Make Me A Song, See Rock City).
Symphony Space Presents VINCENT, 6/14 & 15
by Kelsey Denette
- May 16, 2013
On Friday, June 14 (7:30 pm) and Saturday, June 15 (3 pm and 8:30 pm), Symphony Space presents Leonard Nimoy's acclaimed drama, Vincent, directed by Paul Stein and performed by Jean-Michel Richaud. The solo show takes place in Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia; a post-show conversation with Mr. Nimoy follows each performance. Tickets are $30, $25 for members, and $15 for 30 and under (with valid ID), available at www.symphonyspace.org.
2013 Jersey Tap Fest to Offer Over 30 Classes, Main Stage TAP 'N TIME and More, 8/22-25
by BWW News Desk
- May 15, 2013
Jersey Tap Fest, NJ's sole dance festival featuring world-class tap faculty and extravaganza, celebrates four years August 22-25, 2013 in Bloomfield, NJ. The four-day festival will offer more than 30 tap dance classes and a main stage celebration event TAP 'N TIME. The Garden State tap dance festival also provides the public various opportunities to participate and interact with tap dancing through a jam session, student showcase and faculty meet and greet.
Stacy Morrison, Jaime Fernandez and More Set for LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER Reading Series at Symphony Space Today
by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2013
Today, May 12 at 5pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space on New York's Upper West Side, the Listen To Your Mother Reading Series (www.ListenToYourMotherShow.com) will give 'Mother's Day a Microphone' as the city and an inspirational group of women and men come together to celebrate motherhood and parenting in a meaningful new way. Included in the cast of the New York City show are former Editor in Chief of Redbook Magazine Stacy Morrison (now Editor in Chief of BlogHer.com), comedian Jaime Fernandez, New York City creative writing teacher Susan Buttenwieser, social justice attorney and LGBT activist Nivea Castro and author Tracy Beckerman (whose book Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir comes out in early April).
THAT POOR DREAM, I LAND and More Set for 2013 Ice Factory Festival at New Ohio Theatre, 6/26-8/3
by BWW News Desk
- May 7, 2013
Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 20th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2013 takes place at the New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2013 will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with six new works over six weeks, running from June 26 - August 3, 2013.
Cynthia Nixon Narrates Pit Stop Players' THE RITE STUFF Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 6, 2013
The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will conclude their fourth season with special guest Cynthia Nixon narrating a new work, plus a newly commissioned chamber arrangement of Igor Stravinsky's towering masterpiece, 'The Rite of Spring.' The concert will take place tonight, May 6, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York City.
Regional Orchestra of the Week: Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, NY
by BWW Features
- May 7, 2013
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony brings quality classical symphonic concerts to audiences in New York City, performing music across four centuries--from Bach through Twenty First Century Composers including Bruce Adolphe, Chris Caswell and John Mackey.
Pianist Jenny Q Chai Plays Spectrum NYC, 5/7
by Kelsey Denette
- May 2, 2013
Shanghai/New York based pianist Jenny Q Chai (www.JennyChai.com) will perform a concert entitled Acqua Alta (High Water), at New York City's Spectrum on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8pm. Spectrum is located at 121 Ludlow St., New York City. Admission is $15 general / $10 students & seniors. http://www.spectrumnyc.com
Sibyl Renaye to Revive THIS IS WHY I WHISPER at Symphony Space, 6/29
by BWW News Desk
- May 1, 2013
Back by popular demand, playwright Sibyl Renaye revives her award-winning autobiographical stage play, This Is Why I Whisper, at Symphony Space's Pete Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street for two special showings Saturday, June 29, 2013 @ 2pm and & 7:30pm. Jonathan Valdez returns as director with Rasheda Crockett joining original cast members, Michael Gilbert, Sandra Williams, Deidre Da Silva, Keith H. Henley, Maurice A. Tucker, Eugene Daniels, Errol Dicks, and Manuel Monsante.
American Opera Projects Premieres BEAUTY INTOLERABLE in June
by Kelsey Denette
- May 1, 2013
AOP (American Opera Projects), The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society, ClaverackLanding, and Symphony Space co-present a world premiere performance of Beauty Intolerable, a collection of love songs composed by Sheila Silver based on the poetry of iconoclast and libertine Edna St. Vincent Millay and performed by a trio of operatic chanteuses. The songs are accompanied with poetry recitations by actresses Tyne Daly (June 8) and Tandy Cronyn (June 13). The song cycle will be presented on June 8 at 6 PM at First Presbyterian Church: 4th & Warren Streets, Hudson, NY 12534. A Manhattan premiere follows on June 13 at 7:30 PM at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space. Tickets will be available through the venues' websites. A limited number of tickets to the Symphony Space performance which include VIP seating and a reception with the artists are available for $75 at AOP's website.
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