Still More Theater Saturday - I Almost Died For This?!

We received a complimentary ticket to I Almost Died For This?! for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: I Almost Died For This?!

Where: 59E59 Theaters

             59 E. 59 St.

             New York, NY

When: This event took place July 15, July 18 & July 23, 2026

I Almost Died For This?! is Kristina Libby's one woman show about her misadventures in dating and how she learned not to make herself smaller to fit into someone else's idea of who she should be for a relationship. Ms. Libby is quite personable. Her story is likely quite relatable minus the part where she suffers a major head injury. The show is full of humor, heart and especially an overwhelming sense of hopefulness.

And that's our view. I Almost Died For This?! was part of 59E59's East to Edinburgh Festival and will soon be heading to the festival. For more information or to purchase tickets to see it there, visit www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/i-almost-died-for-this-a-love-story-sort-of.

Tune  in tomorrow for this week's Sunday Scoop.

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Theater Thursday - Sukkot

We received complimentary tickets to Sukkot for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Sukkot 

Where: 59E59 Theaters

             59 E. 59 St.

             New York, NY 

Who: Recommended for Ages 8 and Up

When: Through August 9, 2026

Three grown children visit their widowed father for their mother's unveiling. Although their father is not Jewish, their mother was. The father learns that the holiday of Sukkot coincides with the unveiling and that it is the only holiday in which God directly commands us to rejoice. He decides to build a sukkah (a hut) in his yard and insists that his family celebrate the holiday even though they have never heard of it.

This show, featuring an all-around excellent cast, perfectly captures the essence of what it's like to be part of a family in all its messiness. It's about the little joys, the great sorrows, the angry moments, the forgiveness, and so much more. Alternately funny, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, sometimes even more than one at the same time, it's an emotional roller coaster ride. However. much like being part of a loving family, in the end it's all worth it. You won't want to miss this beautiful show!

And that's our view. Allegedly, the rest of the run is sold out, but if you can find a way to see it, you definitely should! For more, visit www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/sukkot.

Tune in Saturday for Still More Theater Saturday.

Photo credits:

All Sukkot production photos by Carol Rosegg 

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Where-To-Go Wednesday - Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley

We received complimentary tickets to the Museum of Arts and Design for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley

Where: Museum of Arts and Design

             2 Columbus Circle

             New York, NY

Who: All ages

When: Through August 16, 2026

Nikolai and Simon Haas are twin brothers and artists who started out making furniture before becoming full-time artists. Their work is a unique cross-section between art and design. It is both carefully crafted and extremely playful. 

They are perhaps best known for their whimsical sculptures. These creations resemble real creatures and yet don't. This makes them both fun and perhaps a little unsettling. Punny names like Cheetah Hayworth, Fleece-A-Kudrow, and Mouth-Ew Broderick only serve to blur the line between fantasy and reality even further. 

In addition to numerous imaginative creatures, the exhibit also features other works by the brothers. These include Endless Paintings, which are digital landscapes programmed to constantly redraw themselves; ceramic creations known as Accretions; and even some pieces of furniture,

And that's our view. For more about this exhibit, the Museum of Arts and Design in general, or to purchase tickets to visit the museum, go to madmuseum.org.

Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.

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