Experience FLAVORS OF MAGIC at the Russian Samovar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021
On October 14, at 7pm and 9pm, upstairs at the Russian Samovar on 52nd St and 8th Avenue, Flavors of Magic will present an evening of cocktails and chicanery in a cozy parlor setting, where the magic happens practically in your lap.
TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE Extended Through November 1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020
The Times Square Alliance today announced today that their Taste of Times Square Week will be extended through the weekend after a successful start to the week. The promotion will be available at 17 restaurants (listed below) through Sunday, November 1.
Taste Of Times Square Returns This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2020
The Times Square Alliance today announced a twist on the 26 year tradition of Taste of Times Square, the annual outdoor food and music festival on 46th Street which offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy dishes from restaurants across the district and performances from a wide range of the city's musical talent.
Tatiana & Alexander Fursenko Debut GYPSY'S DREAM With The Gypsy Fun Trio At Russian Samovar
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2019
The legendary Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar presents the one and only "Gypsy's Dream" by renowned actor, model, singer, and dancer duo Tatiana & Alexander Fursenko. The pair, who are winners of the Russian President's National Award for Contribution to the Theatre and Film Industry, premiers with their first show on Friday, June 28 at 9:00pm. A show will be held every Friday until Labor Day weekend. The one-hour show will include classic Gypsy ballads and dancers, as well as a guitarist, violinist, and an accordionpiano player from the Gypsy Fun Trio (Andrey Solodenko, Valery Zhmud and Sergey Pobedinsky). Said Russian Samovar manager Vlada Von Shats, "The incredible sound of the gypsies will touch your soul."
New York City to Celebrate Russian Literature at Citywide Festival This May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017
At a time of heightening tensions between the United States and Russia, a weeklong literary festival will seek to increase understanding across cultures with a citywide series of panels, screenings, and in-person conversations featuring some of Russia's most acclaimed new authors, famed translators of Russian fiction, and several of the world's leading Russian literature scholars and literary critics.
Parity Productions Releases Latest List of Qualifying Productions
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017
Theatre production company Parity Productions has released its monthly?list?of Qualifying Productions for April - their?directory?of New York City shows in which the individual creative teams include 50% women and transgender artists (directors, designers, and playwrights).??
Legendary Russian Samovar Announces the RUSSIAN CABARET NIGHT
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2017
Located in the heart of the theatre district, the Russian Samovar is a legendary Russian venue opened in 1986. This iconic Russian restaurant is delighted to announce their RUSSIAN CABARET NIGHT featuring the baritone and entertainer David Serero. The evening is a dinner theatre basis including a 3-course meal and a unique David Serero performance of Russian classics and entertainment including singing, audience participation; stand up comedy, improvisation in the warm ambiance and unique decor of the Russian Samovar.
CRACKSKULL ROW and More Among Parity's March Qualifying Productions
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017
Theatre production company Parity Productions has released its monthly list of Qualifying Productions for March - their directory of New York City shows in which the individual creative teams include 50% women and transgender artists (directors, designers, and playwrights).
Immersive DRUNKLE VANYA Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017
'Drunkle Vanya,' Three Day Hangover's daring adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya,' is extending at Russian Samovar, 256 West 52nd Street, through March 4. The six-character interactive and immersive production, in which the audience literally melts into the furniture of the decadently appointed Tolstoy Lounge, started an 8-week run on November 10, found its footing, and has now added eight more weeks through March 4. Adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, and produced by Three Day Hangover, with Roman Gambourg, Darren Sussman, and Misha von Shats, 'Drunkle Vanya' will open officially on Friday February 3 at 7:30pm.
Marie Osmond's Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Partner with Moscow Ballet to Raise Funds
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012
New this year, Moscow Ballet (MB) announces fund-raising partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), activities include MB ballerina visits with young patients in CMNH hospitals, Meet n Greet and photo shoot with Donny and Marie Osmond, a Russian Tea Party in Dallas and a portion of tickets sales from Great Russian Nutcracker performances.