The World's Fair 1851

Opened: February 15, 1851

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Master Drawings New York Announces Spring Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Master Drawings New York, the premier U.S. drawings showcase, will take place from January 27 through February 3, 2024. The exhibition will feature exceptional and rare works on paper from the 15th to the 21st centuries, as well as paintings and sculpture. Don't miss this highly anticipated event!

History At Play, LLC Raises The Curtain Of Victorian England With Livestream Event, July 9
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2021


History At PlayTM, LLC has garnered international attention for their Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. On Friday July 9, 2021, you are cordially invited to meet Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince. Living Historians Nadia Devereux and Joshua Poole present An Audience with HM Queen Victoria and HRH Prince Albert; an intimate opportunity to mix and mingle with the famed royal family.

PBS to Premiere PRINCE ALBERT: A VICTORIAN HERO REVEALED
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020


Prince Albert is mostly remembered today as the beloved husband of Queen Victoria whose untimely death inspired decades of mourning.

BWW Interview: Dave Malloy Talks London's GHOST QUARTET and Previews MOBY-DICK
by Marianka Swain - Oct 7, 2019


Composer, writer and actor Dave Malloy's work includes the Tony Award-winning Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Octet, and his upcoming adaptation of Moby-Dick - the latter directed by regular collaborator Rachel Chavkin and starring Malloy. This year, London also sees two of his shows: Preludes, soon to conclude its run at Southwark Playhouse, and Ghost Quartet, which plays at the new Boulevard Theatre from 24 October. 

BWW Review: MST Opens Wilting DAISY, but Admirably Tackles Perennial Debate
by Katricia Lang - Apr 6, 2018


DAISY is an interrogation of the current political arena, which is fun to watch, even when a dubious argument is presented.

BWW Review: Thrilling Production of MOBY DICK Swims into South Coast Repertory
by Michael L. Quintos - Feb 13, 2017


Hands down, this incredibly absorbing stage adaptation of MOBY DICK is one of the most stunning and enthralling pieces of theater I have had the privilege of experiencing from a Southern California stage. Continuing through February 19 at Orange County's Tony Award-winning regional theater in Costa Mesa, this highly creative and mesmerizing play---adapted and directed by David Catlin---is a production from Chicago's highly regarded Lookingglass Theatre Company, who also produced similar successful runs of this adaptation at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.

Fiesta Parade Floats Wins 8 Top Rose Parade Trophies
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2016


Fiesta Parade Floats, the leading award-winning float builder for the Rose Parade, has continued its decades-long winning streak as eight of its clients' float entries were awarded trophies by a panel of Rose Parade judges earlier today at the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

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