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FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
All tickets still $30 (fees included)
PROGRAM 1 | Sep 16 & 17 7:30pm
JEROBOAM BOZEMAN, ANNA GREENBERG, SARA MEARNS, JAMAR ROBERTS
Dance Is A Mother
Choreography by Jamar Roberts
New York City Center / Artists at the Center Commission
DARIO NATARELLI
The Man I Love
Choreography by Michelle Dorrance & Dario Natarelli
New York City Center / Artists at the Center Commission
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
Dust (NY Premiere)
Choreography by Akram Khan
PROGRAM 2 | Sep 18 & 19 7:30pm
CLARA FUREY/BENT HOLLOW (Canada)
Dog Rising (US Premiere)
Choreography by Clara Furey
New York City Center Commission
LIL BUCK & DAVÓNE TINES
co-presentation
with Vail Dance Festival
BY AND BY (NY Premiere)
Choreography by Lil Buck
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
IMPASSE
Choreography by Johan Inger
PROGRAM 3 | Sep 20 7:30pm & Sep 21 & 2pm
GIBNEY COMPANY
Three Dances (for prepared piano) John Cage
Choreography by Lucinda Childs
HANNAH O’NEILL & HUGO MARCHAND, courtesy of Paris Opera Ballet (France)
Afternoon of a Faun
Choreography by Jerome Robbins
KNONAME ARTIST│RODERICK GEORGE
The Missing Fruit (Part I) (World Premiere)
Choreography by Roderick George
New York City Center Commission
PROGRAM 4 | Sep 24 & 25 7:30pm
BALLET BC (Canada)
Obsidian (NY Premiere)
Choreography by Bobbi Jene Smith & Or Schraiber
OLGA SMIRNOVA & JACOPO TISSI, courtesy of Dutch National Ballet (Netherlands)
Balcony pas de deux from Romeo and Juliet (NY Premiere)
Choreography by Rudi van Dantzig
SOCIAL TANGO PROJECT (Argentina)
Social Tango Project (NY Premiere)
Choreography by Agustina Videla
PROGRAM 5 | Sep 26 & 27 7:30pm
THE STUTTGART BALLET (Germany)
THREE FOR HANS
Choreography by Hans van Manen
I-LING LIU X DANCE ON FLUID (Taiwan)
… and, or…
Choreography by I-Ling Liu
STUDIO 5 ꟾ IN PERSON AND ON DEMAND
All tickets $42 (fees included)
Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio
NEW YORK CITY CENTER
130 W 56th St, 5th floor
Sep 29, 2025
TILER & TCHAIKOVSKY
Coaching and Conversation with Heather Watts
Performances by Tiler Peck and others to be announced
Nov 17, 2025
UP CLOSE WITH DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET
Moderated by Alastair Macaulay
Panelist Ted Brandsen
Performances by Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi
Coached by Rachel Beaujean
Jan 5, 2026
HUGO MARCHAND │ ARTISTS AT THE CENTER
Moderated by Susan Jaffe
Performances by Chloe Misseldine and Hugo Marchand
Coached by Alessandra Ferri
Feb 23, 2026
INTO THE FUTURE: JUILLIARD DANCE WITH MELISSA TOOGOOD
Moderated by Damian Woetzel
Panelist Melissa Toogood
Performances by The Juilliard School Dance Division
May 4, 2026
TOMORROW’S STARS: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE STUDIO COMPANY
Moderated by Sascha Radetsky
Performances by members of ABT Studio Company
ALBUM TRACK LIST:
1. Regalos – feat. Joel Perez and Tony Succar
2. Mi Norte – feat. Jaime Lozano and El Plan
3. Lemonade – feat. Tamar Greene
4. Mi Ángel – feat. Xavier Zazueta
5. Far from Home – feat. Didi Romero, Oscar Hernández and Paquito D’Rivera
6. Under The Snow – feat. Aline Mayagoitia
7. ¿Cómo Se Puede? – feat. Florencia Cuenca
8. Libre – feat. Linedy Genao
9. Mountain in The Sky – feat. Lorna Courtney
10. Te Veré Otra Vez – feat. Mayelah Barrera
11. So That I Can Live – feat. Mauricio Martínez
12. TE AMO. TODO. SIEMPRE. – feat. Jaime Lozano and Alonzo Lozano
13. Because of Yours – feat. Max Mendoza Crumm and Tom Kitt
14. Wherever I Go – feat. Krystina Alabado
15. Hoy Voy a Cantar – feat. Florencia Cuenca and Jair Alcalá
Bonus Tacks:
16. So That I Can Live (TROOKO version) – feat. Mauricio Martínez and TROOKO
17. Mi Ángel (TROOKO version) – feat. Xavier Zazueta and TROOKO
All in-person programs will run at Pregones Theater (Pregones), located at 575 Walton Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10451; or Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (PRTT), at 304 W 47 Street, New York, NY 10036.
Pregones/PRTT’s 2025/26 Season will include:
Recuerdo/I Remember by Anonymous Ensemble
September 12 – 21, 2025
Pregones Theater, Bronx
Recuerdo/I Remember invites audiences to explore both the remarkable process of the creation of memory and its fallibilities. This gently interactive performance involves the careful handling of mementos, the dusting-off of obsolete media, and the recollection of the fine-feathered bed of a Cuban immigrant couple in Miami in the 1990s. Collaboratively created by Anonymous Ensemble (Lucrecia Briceño, Eamonn Farrell, Liz Davito, Jessica Weinstein) and joined by Jesús E. Martínez.
SolFest 2025 with The Sol Project
September 28 – October 2, 2025
PRTT, Manhattan
Pregones/PRTT and The Sol Project, dedicated to amplifying Latiné voices and building a body of work for the new American theater, are pleased to announce the 8th Edition of SolFest: A Latiné Theater Festival. The five-day program will run September 28-October 2 with both online and in-person events, including a Sunday afternoon picnic, the North Star Projects Latiné ShortsFest film screenings at Quad Cinema, and staged readings of new theater works by seasoned and emergent playwrights at PRTT in Manhattan. Adriana Gaviria serves as Festival Director.
Baile Cangrejero
October 23 – November 16, 2025
PRTT, Manhattan
Baile Cangrejero is a joyful explosion of music, poetry, and dance celebrating Afro-Caribbean roots. With the vibrant sounds of bomba, plena, and bolero, it brings to life beloved poems by Luis Palés Matos, Julia de Burgos, Nicolás Guillén, and more. Part of Pregones/PRTT’s repertory, Baile Cangrejero is a colorful, high-energy performance for all ages, rich in culture, rhythm, and the stories that move us. Baile Cangrejero willfeature arrangements and musical direction by Desmar Guevara and direction by Jorge B. Merced.
Burned
December 2 – 18, 2025
Pregones Theater, Bronx
Burned, written by Alejandra Ramos Riera, is a signature forum theater production of Pregones/PRTT’s ongoing Abrazo/Embrace initiative for community wellness and mental health. Burned tells the story of Linda, a Bronx native and former hospital worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. After quitting her job and losing her apartment, she moves in with her sister, Chelsea. Emotionally drained and struggling to stay afloat, Linda fails to find the support she needs from Chelsea and Chelsea’s boyfriend, Joe. Directed by Jorge B. Merced.
Llontop by Anonymous Ensemble
January 9 – 18, 2026
Pregones Theater, Bronx
Llontop celebrates Andean culture and language through an interactive installation of Peruvian heirlooms and a live performance featuring song-poems in Quechua. Before and after the show, audience members can use their mobile devices to experience a unique audiovisual journey through the Andean diaspora. Created and developed by Anonymous Ensemble (Lucrecia Briceño, Eamonn Farrell, Liz Davito, Jessica Weinstein)with director Ash K. Tata, co-composer Paul Pinto, technologist Adrian Cameron, and poet Irma Alvarez-Ccoscco.
Dulcineas
February 19 – 28, 2026
Pregones Theater, Bronx
Dulcineas is a bold and lyrical reimagining of Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote de La Mancha through the lens of its women characters. Drawing from the world literature classic, Dulcineas unearths the wit and poetry of the overlooked women scattered throughout his adventures. Conceived, adapted, and directed by Rosalba Rolón, with compositions and musical direction by Desmar Guevara, Dulcineas brings a fresh twist to the classic knight-errant tale, inviting audiences to hear from the women who were always there. Dulcineas is a workshop production.
The Wedding March
April 9 – May 3, 2026
PRTT, Manhattan
The Wedding March is a lyrical, theatrical reflection on womanhood, memory, and dual identity. Framed by two tuxedoed male figures, a Puerto Rican woman reclaims the tales passed down by generations of women while forging her own. It’s a moving journey across Puerto Rico and New York, heritage and transformation. Part of Pregones/PRTT’s repertory, The Wedding March is adapted by Rosalba Rolón from short fiction by Judith Ortiz Cofer, with arrangements and musical direction by Desmar Guevara, and direction by Jorge B. Merced.
TORCHED! – The Concert
May 28 – June 21, 2026
Pregones Theater, Bronx
TORCHED! – The Concert is a powerful concert-theater staging of Pregones/PRTT's acclaimed production exploring the legacy of The Bronx fires of the 1970s. Pulsing to the beat of salsa, funk disco, and hip hop, TORCHED! transports audiences between the time when the fires gripped headlines and present-day New York with its myriad riches and contradictions. Part investigative theater, part poetic fiction, TORCHED! – The Concert highlights the musical prowess of this signature Pregones/PRTT ensemble production.
Tickets for Baile Cangrejero and Burned are available now at PregonesPRTT.org or by phone at 718-585-1202. Tickets for all other events will go on sale at a later date.
Membership Perks: Pregones/PRTT members make all this work possible and enjoy the best ticket prices, plus additional exclusive benefits. To find out more, visit pregonesprtt.org/donate/
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On the remote outskirts of a small Idaho town, a razor-tongued aunt and her long-estranged nephew find themselves suddenly back in each other’s orbit—two lonely souls with a crumbling house to sell and a tangled history to unravel. Bitingly funny and quietly explosive, Little Bear Ridge Road is a sharply etched portrait of two people reaching across emotional galaxies—searching for meaning and fumbling toward connection, even as they fear it might swallow them whole. In this piercing and profound new play, the void is vast, the stars are indifferent, and love—messy, human, and hard-won—might be the only thing tethering us to Earth.
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| Courtesy of Centenary Stage Co. 9) COMEDIAN PAULA POUNDSTONE RETURNS TO CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY TO CLOSE SUMMERFEST 2025 Centenary Stage Company closes Summerfest 2025 by welcoming back, comedian Paula Poundstone to the Sitnik Stage for one night only on August 23 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $40.00 for orchestra seating and $35.00 for balcony seating in advance. Ticket prices increase $5.00 more on the day of the performance. All tickets are subject to additional per ticket service fees. To purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the CSC box office at (908) 979 – 0900. Known for her smart, observational humor and frequent appearances on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, Paula Poundstone returns to Centenary Stage Company following her sold out performance in September of 2018. A veteran stand-up comedian, author, and panelist, Paula Poundstone is widely recognized for her long-running role on NPR’s weekly news quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!. She also tours her comedy shows to theaters across the country. In addition to her live performances, Poundstone hosts the weekly comedy podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and has appeared in both television and film, including voicing the character “Forgetter Paula” in Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out and Inside Out 2. She has appeared on numerous television programs including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Sunday Morning, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Poundstone was the first woman to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and has performed in venues across the United States for over four decades. In addition to her work in comedy, she is the author of multiple books, including There’s Nothing in This Book That I Meant to Say and The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. Paula Poundstone will take place on Saturday, Saturday, August 23rd at 8:00 pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Tickets are $35.00 for balcony seats and $40.00 for orchestra seating in advance. Ticket prices increase $5.00 more on the day of the performance. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and special offers. |
10) 54 BELOW
CELEBRATES
BROADWAY AT 50
The Musicals of 1975:
From A Chorus Line to The Wiz
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 7pm
54 Below (254 West 54th Street, NYC)
54 Below presents BROADWAY AT 50! The Musicals of 1975: From A Chorus Line to The Wiz on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.
This anniversary tribute to 1975 will celebrate the artists and musicals that debuted on Broadway fifty years ago, all sung by an eclectic mix of those who were there and those who later redefined that year’s music.
1975: While Gerald Ford told New York City to drop dead, and a man-eating shark terrified movie audiences, Broadway was singing such new songs as “All That Jazz,” “What I Did for Love,” “Home,” and countless others that were crossing over from Broadway to Main Street.
Audiences will walk down memory lane, accompanied by the marvelous melodies of John Kander, Marvin Hamlisch, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Charlie Smalls, and many others. Plus, there will be a trivia competition, retro commercials, and some groovy 70s fashions on display.
The concert will be live streamed across the globe.
Tickets, starting at $30, are still available. In addition to the ticket price, there is food and beverage minimum of $25.00 BROADWAY AT 50! The Musicals of 1975: From A Chorus Line to The Wiz tickets can be purchased at 54below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551
Tickets, starting at $35, are still available. In addition to the ticket price, there is food and beverage minimum of $25.00 Tickets can be purchased at 54below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551
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| Spincycle NYC 11) BATED BREATH THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW HOME ON 14TH STREET Award-winning Bated Breath Theatre Company, in conjunction with the New York Center for Immersive Theater, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first long-term home, on 14th Street in the heart of Manhattan. The new Bated Breath Theatre is a versatile and intimate white box performance space at 39 W. 14th Street New York NY 10011 that will serve as a hub for immersive performance, training and bold new works that live at the intersection of theater, dance, film, spoken word and performance art. In addition to classes, rehearsals, workshops and nurturing other artists to develop new projects, the new Bated Breath Theatre off Union Square will also host: • Shut Up and Eat Your Poetry, a monthly devising slam where directors and designers are given a single poem and just one day to turn it into an original, immersive performance. Equal parts theatrical bake-off and creative high-wire act, the Slam celebrates risk, immediacy, and collaboration. • Viewpoints&…, a series offering a fresh take on the Viewpoints practice that invites artists from non-theater disciplines to join in spontaneous, cross-pollinating improvisations. • Immersive Sleep Overs series, where night owls are invited to gather for rare screenings of archival immersive theater films, followed by lively, late-night conversations and explorations into the past, present, and future of the form. • Salons with invited guests in the field. For more information, visit www.batedbreaththeatre.org. |
12) THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY PRESENTS
ITS ANNUAL BATTLE OF BROOKLYN COMMEMORATION
A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT EXPLORING THE DIVERSE STORIES OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA NEW YORK
On Sunday, August 24th, from 10am to 1pm, The Green-Wood Cemetery invites visitors of all ages to step into Revolutionary War-era New York during its annual event, the Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom. The free, family-friendly experience will offer a window into a pivotal time of transformation when revolutionary ideas about liberty were just starting to take shape across a young nation.
The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in August 1776, was the first military engagement of the American Revolution after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With 40,000 soldiers involved—many of them fighting across hills and valleys that are now part of The Green-Wood Cemetery—it was the largest battle of the entire war.
WHAT: Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom. Meet costumed interpreters, see historical demonstrations, listen to stories of the American Revolution, and participate in fun, hands-on activities. Bring a picnic and participate in a march to Battle Hill.
WHERE: The Green-Wood Cemetery, Main Entrance Meadow (at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street), the Modern Chapel, and Battle Hill.
WHEN: Sunday, August 24th, from 10am–1pm.
WHY: To honor those who fought in the battle, learn more about the diverse world of revolutionary New York, and reflect on the themes of liberty and memorialization then and now.
WHO: The Green-Wood Cemetery presents this event with participation from Lefferts Historic House, The Hendrick I. Lott House, and the Center for Brooklyn History, as part of Battle Week, organized by the Old Stone House.
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On August 22nd, 7pm at AMT Theater will present rising star Brogan Nelson in her debut solo cabaret: Fascinating Rhythm-An Evening of Jazz and Musical Theater Classics.
The show will feature iconic songs from the twin worlds of jazz and Broadway and will be filled with laughs, soaring power ballads, and epic duets featuring a few special guests.
Hailing from Canada, Nelson recently landed in New York and starred as the lead role of Tammy in AMT's Off Broadway musical comedy "Upside Down" where she was termed "electric" and "exciting". She has previously performed in New York at the popular venues 54 Below and The Green Room 42.
AMT Theater is located at 354 West 45th Street. For tickets and more information, go to www.amttheater.org
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| Courtesy of Michelle Tabnikc PR 14) CUNY Dance Initiative Announces The World Premiere of MBDance’s These are the bodies that have not borne. at Snug Harbor Dance Festival August 23–24, 2025 Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden |
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY college campuses, announces the world premiere of These are the bodies that have not borne., a site-specific performance by MBDance at the upcoming Snug Harbor Dance Festival. Performances are Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 at 6pm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Admission is pay-what-you-wish, with a suggested donation between $10-30. Get tickets here.
These are the bodies that have not borne. combines land art, choreography, original music, soil ecologies, and ritual. It is a reckoning and a healing offering that is a collective and individual somatic processing of unrequited desires and inherent worth in our bodies and livelihoods. Performers will submerge themselves in portals dug into the ground, literally dancing out of the Earth, provoking images and questions of burial, re-birth and of Earth as first parent. These are the bodies that have not borne. is choreographed and directed by Maria Bauman, assisted by Audrey Hailes. Mankwe Ndosi contributes original music, and it will be performed by a cast of seven: Graciella Ye’Tsunami, Rochelle Jamila, AJ Wilmore, Angel Edwards, Myssi Robinson, Audrey Hailes and Maria Bauman.
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ellen Hart, founder of the iconic diner, will welcome the five standout performers from the July 8 live auditions to sing in front of a packed diner.
WHERE: Ellen’s Stardust Diner, located at 1650 Broadway at 51st Street
The 2025 edition of Tinkerbell Live will feature a talented cast including DazMann Still, Hari Bhaskar, Jaixa Irizarry, Kezia Tyson, Lenny Ciotti, and Steven Ungar, alongside the remarkable Jonathan Reed Wexler as The Evil Queen. The performance will also showcase understudies Kezia Tyson, stepping in for Erica Cafarelli as Snow White, and Hari Bhaskar, stepping in for Anuj Parikh as Prince Dreamboat. The production was written and directed by Lynnea Benson, with music and lyrics by Ted Zurkowski, and production assistance from Abril Soler Rocha and Marlena Pimienta.
Clifton Place Memorial Garden provides an ideal backdrop for the lively performance. This unique setting enhances the experience for attendees, allowing them to immerse themselves in a whimsical Fairlyland while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of the garden.
ACCEPTING 2025-2026 APPLICATIONS FOR
YOUTH COMPANY ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP
AND
THE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM (AMBIES)
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 29
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MCCTHEATER.ORG
MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today that they are accepting applications for two of their Public Engagement & Education programs for the 2025-2026 season. MCC’s Youth Company Alumni Fellowshipand The Ambassadors Program (AMBIES) are accepting applications now through Friday, August 29.
Since 2014, MCC Theater has sponsored a Youth Company Alumni Fellowship for alumni who aspire to continue their education and give back to the MCC Youth Company community. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role, assist in Youth Company programs, dive deeper into learning about arts administration or education, and act as a liaison to the Youth Company Alumni community. The fellowship is a paid position, offering $16.50 an hour (increasing to $17 on January 1, 2026) at a maximum of 180 hours. The program begins in October 2025 and will continue through May 2026. To apply for MCC’s Youth Company Alumni Fellowship, please click here.
The Ambassadors Program (AMBIES) is open to emerging theater artists between the ages of 21 and 30 with an interest in producing and administration. This program aims to demystify the NYC theatrical landscape through monthly curated conversations, site visits, theater tickets, and workshops. AMBIES is a free program to participate in and those who complete the year become eligible to apply for a free space share opportunity in the summer of 2026. To apply for this program, please click here.
Applicants are encouraged to email education@mcctheater.org, if they have any questions.
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18) New York City Center announces
full slate of Education and Community Engagement programs for 2025 – 2026 Season
NEW YORK CITY CENTER recently announced a full slate of Education and
Community Engagement programs for the 2025 – 2026 Season. In keeping with City Center’s mission to make the arts accessible to community members of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, these programs provide access to great performances, cultivate the creative mind, and build career pathways to and
through the arts.
PRELUDES! SUMMER TEEN THEATER INSTENSIVE
The free, week-long Preludes! Summer Teen Theater Intensive (Aug 18 – 22) provides 30 passionate
young artists, chosen from auditions held in all five boroughs, with foundational workshops in acting,
singing, and dancing. Broadway stars Micaela Diamond, Aisha Jackson, Ali Stroker, and Anna Zavelson
will participate in special lunch sessions throughout the week. Master classes will be led by Dasia Amos, dance captain and swing for MJ the Musical; Q Smith and Lawrence Stallings; Niani Feelings, inaugural mCity Center Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellow; and Broadway Dreams. The program provides lunch and a $250 stipend for all participants and culminates in a collaborative group performance for friends and family. All 30 participants also receive a professional headshot.
COMMUNITY NIGHTS
Building common bonds around the power of performance, these free events invite City Center audiences and New York City community members to meet and mingle with each other and special guests before or after a performance.
Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends ꟾ Fri Oct 17 at 7:30pm
Bat Boy: The Musical ꟾ Fri Nov 7 at 7:30pm
Encores! High Spirits ꟾ Fri Feb 13 at 7:30pm
Encores! The Wild Party ꟾ Fri Mar 27 at 7:30pm
Encores! La Cage Aux Folles ꟾ Fri Jun 26 at 7:30pm
ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
Theatergoers who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing may reserve seating in view of ASL interpreters who stand at the house right side of the orchestra section and provide translation during these performances.
Bat Boy: The Musical ꟾ Thu Nov 6 at 7:30pm
Encores! High Spirits ꟾ Thu Feb 12 at 7:30pm
Encores! The Wild Party ꟾ Thu Mar 26 at 7:30pm
Encores! La Cage Aux Folles ꟾ Thu Jun 25 at 7:30pm
LYNNE & RICHARD PASCULANO STUDENT MATINEES
Watching a live performance helps students give voice to their own stories and inspires creativity. The Lynne & Richard Pasculano Student Matinees annually welcome 11,000 students and teachers from all five boroughsto experience a performance at City Center—many for the first time. Student matinees can
be accompanied by In-School Workshops or Residencies led by City Center Teaching Artists which help students prepare and reflect on what they see onstage. For additional information and pricing,visit
NYCityCenter.org/StudentMatinees.
Bat Boy: The Musical (Grades 9 – 12) ꟾ Community Matinee Wed Nov 5 at 1pm
Ailey II (Grades 3 – 12) ꟾ Tue Dec 9 & Thu Dec 11 at 11am
Encores! High Spirits (Grades 6 – 12) ꟾ Wed Feb 11 at 11am
25th Flamenco Festival (Grades 3 – 12) ꟾ Thu Feb 26 at 11am
Dance Theatre of Harlem (Grades 3 – 12) ꟾ Wed Apr 15 at 11am
MASTER CLASSES
The master class series invites dancers, choreographers, and arts professionals to connect, grow, and refine their craft through a dynamic lineup of accessible sessions. Priced at just $15 each and ranging from two to four hours, these one-time events are designed to support artists at every stage of their
journey.
Social Tango Master Class ꟾ Mon Sep 22, 6 – 8pm
Led by Artistic Director Agustina Videla
An Evening of Classes with Tiler Peck & Friends ꟾ Sun Oct 12, 4 – 7pm
Led by Tiler Peck, Michelle Dorrance, Jillian Meyers, and Lex Ishimoto
Navigating Presenter Relationships ꟾ Mon Nov 10, 5 – 7pm
With panelists Cathy Eilers and Michele Byrd McPhee
Establishing Your Artistic Brand ꟾ Thu Feb 26, 5 – 7pm
With Allison Schwartz
Teaching Artistry 101 | Mon Mar 16, 3 – 7pm
With leaders from New York City Center, CO_LAB Theater Group, and National Dance Institute
CAREER PATHWAYS | FREE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
HIGH SCHOOL EXTERNSHIPS
Rolling application opens Nov 7
Ages 14 – 18
Feb – Jul
Participants are introduced to careers in the arts focusing on creative (Feb 17 – 20), administrative (Apr 7– 9), and technical and design (Jun 30 – Jul 2) areas through experiential seminars and projects with City Center Staff.
ARTIVISM LAB
Applications currently open through Sep 15
Ages 16-24
Oct 1 – Nov 19
Wednesdays from 4 – 6pm
A blend of art and activism, Artivism Lab is for young artists who wish to engage in social and political issues through their creative talents. Participants learn from seasoned professionals, collaborate withcpeers, and present a culminating project.
STREET DANCE AMBASSADORS
Applications open Jan 16 (and close Mar 5)
Ages 18 – 26Mar 28 – May 16
Led by Adesola Osakalumi and Ephrat Asherie, this eight-week series includes classes and seminars that explore a variety of styles from waacking and vogueing to house and hip hop, and professional development opportunities with club dance and hip hop icons. The cohort also develop group choreography for a final showcase.
APPRENTICESHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Candidates interested in future opportunities can learn more at NYCityCenter.org/Apprenticeships or sign up via this form. City Center’s Administrative Apprenticeships offers emerging arts professionals a behind-the-scenes look at how a major nonprofit arts organization runs. This paid, 20-hour work week program spans nine months and combines hands-on experience in departments like Programming, Development, Marketing, and more with weekly seminars, mentorship from City Center staff, and access to performances. With
flexible hours and a focus on real-world learning, this program is designed to build skills, confidence, and career pathways for the next generation of arts administrators. Aspiring directors receive hands-on training as part of the Encores! Directing Fellowship—working closely alongside established directors during City Center’s Annual Gala production and Encores! series. Fellows gain invaluable insight into the artistic and logistical process of staging productions, while also
engaging with City Center’s broader education and community programs. The Ann Reinking Encores! Choreography Fellowship invites emerging choreographers and dance artists to shadow and collaborate with top choreographers throughout the season. In addition to deepening their craft through rehearsals and creative collaboration, fellows contribute to education initiatives— leading workshops and helping design curriculum—fostering connections between performance and
community engagement.
For more information on programs, visit NYCityCenter.org. New York City Center is located at 131 W 55th St between Sixth and Seventh avenues.
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19) ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
“JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA” AT NEW YORK CITY'S SONY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25
INCLUDING PERFORMANCES OF SONGS FROM THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3” |
To celebrate the release of Concord Theatricals Recordings’ Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3 on August 22, Jaime Lozano & The Familia will perform an evening of songs from the highly-anticipated album at New York's iconic Sony Hall.
Lozano will be joined by Broadway stars including Florencia Cuenca (Real Women Have Curves), Mayelah Barrera (Much Ado About Nothing), Didi Romero (Six), Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet!), Robin De Jesús (In The Heights), Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls, Hazbin Hotel), Rodney Ingram (Aladdin, The Phantom of the Opera), Tamar Greene (Hamilton), Marina Pires (How To Dance In Ohio), Aline Mayagoitia (Real Women Have Curves), Max Mendoza Crumm (The Connector), Joel Perez (Fun Home, Hazbin Hotel), Latin GRAMMY® winner Jair Alcalá of the band El Plan, and Mexican Regional singer Xavier Zazueta, among others. The artists will be accompanied by an 18-piece band of acclaimed New York City musicians.
For more information about the concert on August 25 and to purchase tickets, please visit Sony Hall’s site HERE.
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20) OFF-BROADWAY’S
“ROLLING THUNDER”
TEAMS UP WITH NEW YORK’S THRILL RIDE
THE BEAST AT ITS BRAND NEW
DOWNTOWN LOCATION
THURSDAY NIGHT THEMED RIDES
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
Producer Rebecca Blake recently announced that the Off-Broadway rock musical Rolling Thunder has partnered with the jet-powered speedboat thrill ride The BEAST and will initiate Rolling Thunder Thursdays at the new Downtown BEAST location at Pier 16 in the Historic Seaport District. For the 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm cruises on Thursdays, August 21st and 28th, riders will be able to experience the thrilling ride set to a playlist of the greatest hits of the 60’s and 70’s featured in Rolling Thunder, including “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride,” “Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Gimme Shelter,” and more!
Riders on those voyages will also have a chance to win tickets to see the show. The series will kick off with a special cast preview ride on Monday, August 18th.
The BEAST rocks down the Hudson and East River at 40 knots (45 mph) departing from Pier 83 and Pier 16, the 70 foot long, 1, 400 horsepower speedboat blasts down the New York Harbor delivering a splash-filled, adrenaline pumping journey to the Statue of Liberty. Along the way, riders experience wild turns and fun-all set to pounding music and NYC-style comedy from the crew. In just 30 minutes, The BEAST transforms New York’s sightseeing experience into a full-blown rush. It’s the perfect ride for daring tourists, birthday parties, date nights and anyone who wants to see NYC at maximum speed—but only if you dare!
Part rock concert, part documentary Rolling Thunder is a musical journey which tells the heartfelt stories based young soldiers caught in the abyss of the Vietnam War and the galvanizing protest movement that sought to end it. The show brings together legendary songs of the period with the raw and potent storytelling inspired by actual Vietnam veterans and their families including the draft, combat, civil rights movement, and their homecoming.
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With the 7 train just steps away, it’s the perfect spot for a pre-match bite, post-match drink, or simply soaking in the excitement for fans who aren’t making the trip to Queens. Grand Brasserie will be showing all the hottest matches right there in Grand Central Terminal.
In true Open fashion, the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail will be offered for $20. The classic and refreshing mix of GREY GOOSE vodka, fresh lemonade, and premium raspberry liqueur, served with the signature skewered melon balls, is the perfect pairing for any match.
With a 400-seat capacity and hours from 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Grand Brasserie offers both an elevated and reliable spot where New Yorkers and visitors can dine around the clock in a classically New York space. Notably, the restaurant was designed by Rockwell Group and seamlessly integrated into the timeless architecture of Grand Central’s historic Vanderbilt Hall.
Guests can enjoy French fare favorites like onion soup, escargot, duck confit and much more, with a variety of menus crafted by Executive Chef Guillaume Thivet – there is something for everyone.
You can find their menus here, including their NEW pre-fixe dinner menu offered 7 days a week after 6 pm. You can also find them on Instagram @grandbrasserienyc.
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| Courtesy of Bucks County Playhouse 22) Bucks County Playhouse Announces New Book Club Selection for August 2025 Books Are Themed With The 2025 Mainstage Productions |
Chosen in conjunction with the Playhouse staff and the team at the Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops, selections for the Playhouse Books in the Barn are designed to promote stimulating conversations and thoughtful interaction related to the production currently on stage.
Books are not included in the ticket price and participants may choose their own book supplier or receive a 20% discount if the book is purchased from the Lahaska Bookshop, 162A Route 263, Paddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA.
The current book club selection is themed to the upcoming production of “She Loves Me” with book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
About the book: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey? Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society’s members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.
About “She Loves Me”: Amalia and Georg, two clerks in a 1930s perfumery, are constantly at odds. They both find joy, however, in the romantic letters exchanged with anonymous pen pals they discovered through a “lonely hearts ad.” Little do they know, they are actually writing to each other! Based on the classic film “The Shop Around the Corner,” and the inspiration for the blockbuster film, “You’ve Got Mail,” “She Loves Me” is a delightful musical that celebrates one of the most enchanting love stories ever told.
Tickets may be purchased now via the Bucks County Playhouse box office by calling (215) 862-2121, or online at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org
23) BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA
AND
BTC
ANNOUNCE
FIFTH ANNUAL REGIONAL APPRENTICESHIP
Broadway Across America (BAA) and BTC announced the launch of applications for their fifth annual regional apprenticeship program. This nationwide, educational, paid apprenticeship will take place over 14 weeks from January-April 2026, offering apprentices the opportunity to receive first-hand experience with the inner workings of the commercial theater business and Broadway touring.
The intensive educational program will feature 13 weeks of in-depth learning in one of the following Broadway Across America offices: New York City, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Louisville, Minneapolis, Ottawa, and Seattle, where apprentices learn about topics including presenting, ticketing, marketing strategy, operations, and more. To close out the semester, the apprentices will collectively travel to New York City for a week of networking, on-the-job learning, and to see Broadway shows.
The BAA BTC Regional Apprenticeship works to equip participants with the tools necessary to be successful in the industry. It also provides a foundation of mentors and colleagues to whom they can turn to for support as they pursue a career beyond the stage. Past alumni of the BAA BTC Regional Apprenticeship program have gone on to work at Tony Award Productions, Foresight Theatrical, Daryl Roth Productions, Situation Group, Disney Theatricals, Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Broadway Across America/John Gore Organization, and more.
Students pursuing degrees in fields including Arts Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations/Communications, Theatre Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to commercial theater presenting are welcome in the program. A variety of perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and opinions are encouraged to apply. Applications now available online and due by Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:59PM ET.
Take a look at the 2025 apprentices’ visit to New York City here.
For more information including application details for the Spring 2026 apprenticeship, visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/
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24) Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Continues With
“PONYO”
Oscar®-Winner Hayao Miyazaki’s Magical Sea Adventure
Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide
With Fathom Entertainment for 5 Nights Only
Tickets are on sale now for Ponyo – the heartwarming story of friendship between a young boy, Sosuke, who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea who rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, in which he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea. Brought to you by Academy Award® winning director Hayao Miyazaki, the colorful, charming tale returns to theatres this August for five nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio Ghibli Fest with the 2025 edition which celebrates The Secret World of Arrietty’s 15th anniversary.
Audiences can look forward to Studio Ghibli Fest 2025’s eight-title lineup of films, including The Boy and the Heron, re-entering theatres for the first time since its release. Ponyo will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions.
In addition to the full feature, screenings will include a post-film clip from bonus featurette, “Ponyo & Fujimoto” with Director Hayao Miyazaki. Tickets for Ponyo can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, or at participating theatre box offices (Theatre participants are subject to change).
Ponyo Show Dates
Check with your local theatres or online ticketing site for specific showtimes.
Saturday, August 23 (English Language Dub)
Sunday, August 24 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)
Monday, August 25 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)
Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)
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