I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Sunday Scoop Week of 3/17/19 - What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon

In This Week's Scoop

1) Submissions Now Open for New Summer Theater Festival
2) Upcoming at Merkin Hall
    New York Festival of Song, Ecstatic Music Festival, Western Wind  50th Anniversary Gala
    Broadway Playhouse, How to Listen to, Understand, and Enjoy Great Music
3) A One-Night-Only Reading of Vatican Falls
4) Upcoming at New York City Center
    Rodgers and Hart's I Married An Angel
5) Upcoming at State Theatre New Jersey
     Finding Neverland, Gladys Knight
6) Upcoming at the American Museum of Natural History
    Identification Day
7) Upcoming at Symphony Space
    Papa Siama and Auntie Dallas
8) Upcoming at iPlay America
     Meets & Greet with New Jersey Devil,  Kyle Palmieri

PR Firm Roundup

9) News from DKC/O&M
    9A) Broadway's Ain't Too Proud to Make Late Night Television Debut
    9B) World Premiere of Jean Claude Itallie's The Fat Lady Sings
    9C) Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization Releases 3rd  R & H Goes Pop Video
10) News from JT Public Relations
      Theatre WorksUSA's Original Magic School Bus Musical in NYC
11) News from Karen Greco
      Life Sucks at The Wild Project
12) Upcoming at Lincoln Center
13) News from Michelle Tabnick PR
      13A) Theatre Resources Unlimited March Panel
      13B) Schimmel Center at Pace University Presents Le Chant Des Sirenes
      13C) Brooklyn Music School Presents Rock Band Showcase
      13D) Schimmel Center at Pace University Presents We Banjo
14) Upcoming from Pascal Nadon Communications
       14A) American Symphony Orchestra Presents  Bohuslav Martini's Opera Juiletta
       14B) Orchestra of St. Luke's Music in Color Celebrating the Life of Gabriela Lena Frank 
15) News from Polk and Co.
      Burn This Begins Performances and Announces Exclusive TodayTix Lottery
16) News from Richard Hillman PR
     I Spy A Spy to Have Developmental Reading
17) News from Sam Rudy Media Relations
      17A) Actually We're F**ked Extends Run
      17B) Rosie's Theater Kids Passing It On 2019
   

 1) SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEW SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL

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Ken Davenport has announced Rave Theater Festival, a brand-new theater festival that will be held this summer from August 9-25, 2019 at Clemente Solo Velez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street) on the Lower East Side.

Ken Davenport has announced Rave Theater Festival, a brand-new theater festival that will be held this summer from August 9-25, 2019 at Clemente Solo Velez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street) on the Lower East Side.

Submissions for Rave Theater Festival are now open through April 17th. Interested parties can apply at RaveTheaterFestival.com/submit.
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2) Upcoming at Merkin Hall
Kaufman Music Center
129 W. 67th St.
New York, NY

New York Festival of Song, Ecstatic Music Festival, 
Western Wind  50th Anniversary Gala,  Broadway Playhouse, 
How to Listen to, Understand, and Enjoy Great Music

Tuesday March 19, 8:00 PM
New York Festival of Song: Love at the Crossroads

A quartet of lovers enact a series of linked romantic scenarios through songs and ensemble pieces leading through surprising permutations of love, hate, jealousy and lust. Songs by Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Britten, Brahms and more.

For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit 

Thursday March 21, 7:30 PM
Ecstatic Music Festival: Wye Oak and Brooklyn Youth Chorus

A New Sounds co-presentation hosted by John Schaefer
The beloved indie rock duo Wye Oak joins the Grammy-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus for the premiere of a new set of songs. Featuring Alev Lenz and including a work by Owen Pallett.

For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit 

Saturday March 23, 8:00 PM
The Western Wind 50th Anniversary Gala

Highlights from each of the five decades of The Western Wind's 50 years, including Early American Music from their Grammy nominated CD, Medieval and Renaissance works, Judaica, 19th and 20th century works and a new work by Elliot Z. Levine. 

For more information or to purchase tickets visit 

Sunday March 24, 11:00 AM
Broadway Playhouse: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Introduce young theater fans age 4-11 to classic Broadway musicals through the magical world of Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty, from Seussical to the current Broadway hits Anastasia and Once On This Island. Kids enjoy mini-shows, medleys and sing-alongs, and may be picked to join the cast on stage for games.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

Sunday March 24, 4:00 PM
How to Listen to, Understand and Enjoy Great Music

Enhance your concert-going experience with this exploration of some of the great composers and their works as Professor Orin Grossman of Fairfield University leads the audience through concepts of listening. Featuring musicians from Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School High School. Presented by One Day University with Kaufman Music Center.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 
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3) A One-Night-Only Reading of 
Frank J. Avella’s
Vatican Falls
To Be Presented by Ashley Garrett 
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7PM 
At Alchemical Studios

Vatican Falls, Frank J. Avella’s epic play set against the backdrop of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, will have a reading presentation on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7PM at Alchemical Studios, 104 W 14th St., (between 6th & 7th Avenues), NYC.


Vatican Falls is based on factual accounts and events and follows the life of one abuse survivor who struggles with how those closest to him could damage him the deepest. As the sex abuse scandal grows and more horrific details are released state by state, this story becomes more and more vital to the times we are living in. When will Time be Up for those who harm children?


The epic story centers on Riccardo, an Italian-American based in Rome, Italy, who is a member of SCAR (Survivors of Catholic Abuse Refuge), a group of survivors who initially band together to seek an apology from the Vatican but decide retribution is the only way to counter the Church’s unrepentant complicity in the scandal. 


The play runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and will have one intermission.


Admission is free and open to the general public. Seating is limited. RSVP via vaticanfalls@gmail.com or call 973-715-2356.

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4) Upcoming at 
New York City Center
Rodgers and Hart's 
I Married An Angel
131 W. 55th St.
New York, NY

I Married An Angel

The sixth Rodgers & Hart collaboration to be presented as part of the Encores! seriesI Married an Angel combines the world of traditional musical theater with an array of dance styles, inspired by original choreographer George Balanchine.

New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns (Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes) makes her musical theater debut as the Angel, under the direction and choreography of her husband, Joshua Bergasse. Watch a video preview of his choreography hereMax BakerAnn Harada, and Tom Robbins round out the cast of this light-hearted, love story for the ages.

For a sneak peak go to here

To secure your seats, please visit NYCityCenter.org, call CityTix at 212.581.1212, or visit the New York City Center Box Office at 131 W 55th St 
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5) Upcoming at State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ

Finding Neverland, Gladys Knight

Friday March 22, 8:00 PM
Saturday March 23, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Finding Neverland

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stnj.org/event/finding-neverland

Sunday March 24, 7:30 PM
Gladys Knight

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stnj.org/event/gladys-knight
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6) Upcoming at
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park W. at 79th St.
New York, NY

Identification Day

Saturday March 23, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Bring your shells, rocks, and artifacts to the Museum's annual Identification Day. Get an up-close look at specimens from the Museum's rarely seen collections, while scientists attempt to identify your discoveries.

For more information visit hwww.amnh.org/calendar/identification-day
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7) Upcoming at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway
New York, NY

Papa Siam and Auntie Dallas
"Land of Yangalele"

March 23, 11:00 AM

Go global with Siama Matuzungidi, an acclaimed Minneapolis-based musician originally from Democratic Republic of the Congo who is known to his youngest fans as "Papa Siama", along with his musical and life partner Dallas M. Johnson ("Auntie Dallas").

After growing up with a family steeped in music and family sing-alongs, Siama (see-AHH-maw) became a soukous legend, recording his intricate guitar on hundreds of songs and touring the world with popular artists. Now based in Minneapolis, his catchy, upbeat songs and musicianship have earned him a McKnight Fellowship and numerous grants and a Parents' Choice Award. He loves performing special concerts and events and sharing his happy music with kids and their families. In addition to singing and guitar, Siama plays traditional African instruments like mbira (thumb piano) and balafon (marimba). Dallas also sings and leads the interactive percussive performance.

The duo will perform selections from their Parents’ Choice Award-winning album The Land of Yangalele -- gentle, happy songs with traditional African instruments and harmonies in English, Swahili, Lingala and Kikongo.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.symphonyspace.org/events/papa-siama-and-auntie-dallas
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8) Upcoming iPlay America
110 Schank Rd.
Freehold, NJ

New Jersey Devil All-Star, Kyle Palmieri

Sunday March 24 Doors Open 1:00 PM Event Starts 1:30 PM

General admission tickets include a professional photo with Palmieri and an autographed commemorative photo. Fans with a Super VIP ticket will have the opportunity to mingle with Kyle, and the Devils newest player, Connor Carrick, during an exclusive gathering with hor d'oeuvres and refreshments following the meet & greet experience. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, www.iplayamerica.com/event/kyle-palmieri.
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PR Firm Roundup

9) News from DKC/O&M

9A) AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND  TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS

WILL MAKE ITS NATIONAL LATE-NIGHT TELEVISION 

DEBUT ON

NBC’S THE TONIGHT SHOW

STARRING JIMMY FALLON

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

**TELEVISED PERFORMANCE SET TO TAPE
MERE MOMENTS BEFORE THE CURTAIN RISES ON
THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL’S
GALA OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE**

NOW IN PREVIEWS AT BROADWAY’S 

IMPERIAL THEATRE

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations will make its national late-night television debut on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” on Thursday, March 21st.  This televised performance will tape mere moments before the new Broadway musical’s Opening Night performance is scheduled to begin.

The appearance will include the Classic Five Temptations – Derrick BaskinJames HarknessJawan M. JacksonJeremy Pope, and Ephraim Sykes – as well as the complete 18-piece Ain’t Too Proud band, performing the numbers “Get Ready” and “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.” The Temptations have appeared on “The Tonight Show” many times over the years, starting in 1967 and throughout the following three decades.

Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more.

Tickets for Ain’t Too Proud are available by visiting www.Telecharge.com, by calling 800-447-7400, or by visiting the Imperial Theatre Box Office (249 West 45th Street). For groups of 10 or more, visit www.BroadwayInbound.com or call 866-302-0995.

For more information, please visit www.AintTooProudMusical.com


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9B) WORLD PREMIERE OF 
JEAN-CLAUDE VAN ITALLIE’S
THE FAT LADY SINGS
DIRECTED BY DAVID SCHWEIZER

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED OPERA SINGER LAUREN FLANIGAN
AND DOWNTOWN LEGEND TONY TORN TO STAR

PERFORMANCES BEGIN MARCH 21, 2019
AT THE DOWNSTAIRS THEATER AT LA MAMA

 La MaMa presents the premiere of legendary playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie’s The Fat Lady Sings at La MaMa’s Downstairs Theater (66 East 4th Street). Directed by Drama Desk Award winner David Schweizer, the production is scheduled to begin previews on March 21, 2019, with an opening night on March 25, 2019 (running run through April 7, 2019). The cast will feature ​New York City Opera sensation, Lauren Flanigan, and actor, Tony Torn, known for his celebrated experimental theater work. They will be joined by Jake HorowitzNancy McArthur and Jose Useche.

The Fat Lady Sings is the wild, truthful play that we have all been waiting for. The Fat Lady Sings exposes the rotting old belief systems and moth-eaten myths that have brought 2019 America to its knees. A White authoritarian evangelical family -- the father eerily like today's occupant of the White House -- lives out its excruciating and abusive confusion of real and virtual on an ancient, dream-like, falling-apart ship of false notions. Filled with rage, despair, and denial; and, exploited by politicians, preachers, and commercial corporations, the family careens toward catastrophe but also -- amazingly -- cathartic change.

For tickets and more information, please visit http://lamama.org/fat_lady_sings


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9C) THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 

ORGANIZATION

RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO OF THE CLASSIC SONG


 “WE KISS IN A SHADOW”

STARRING

JELANI ALLADIN AND MATT DOYLE FOR

R&H GOES POP!

ITS NEW YOUTUBE SERIES


The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced today the release of the third music video for its new YouTube Series, “R&H Goes Pop!”.  The video features Jelani Alladin (Frozen) and Matt Doyle (The Book of Mormon, Spring Awakening)performing a stirring duet of “We Kiss In A Shadow” from the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I, featuring music direction and arrangements by Will Van DykeThe video series is hosted by Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CinderellaSouth Pacific).

The new video on the Rodgers & Hammerstein YouTube channel can be seen here.  There is also a special introduction by Alladin and Doyle, which can be seen here. The song is sung in the show by the characters “Tuptim” and “Lun Tha”, who declare their love for each other while also fearing they can’t ultimately be together and have to hide their relationship from The King of Siam. Similarly, this new video shows how even in today’s times, this world does not accept all kinds of love between two people.

The YouTube series launched in January of 2019 with the premiere of a music video featuring Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) singing “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” with arrangements created by Jordan and Benjamin Rauhala. Last month’s video featured Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan performing “The Next Ten Minutes Ago" – a mashup of “Ten Minutes Ago” from Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella and “The Next Ten Minutes” from Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years with arrangements by Benjamin Rauhala and Kurt Crowley. 
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10) News from JT Public Relations

TheaterWorksUSA’s Original Musical
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS:
LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Makes a Stop in New York City
Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11am
At the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
TheaterWorksUSA will end their successful season at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center with their original musical adaptation of the beloved book Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System. The family musical will be presented on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11am.Tickets are $30 (General Admission) and can be purchased by visiting tickets.tribecapac.org or by calling (212) 220-1460.
Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride with Arnold, Ralphie, Carlos, Wanda, Janet – and, of course, Ms. Frizzle and Liz – in this new musical adaptation based on the original book by Joanna Cole and published by Scholastic. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is located at Borough of Manhattan Community College ,199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007
Tickets are $30 (General Admission) They can be purchased by visiting tickets.tribecapac.org  or by calling (212) 220-1460
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11) News from Karen Greco PR

March 22 – April 20
LIFE SUCKS. by Aaron Posner, directed by Jeff Wise
Produced by Wheelhouse Theater Company
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm & 8pm; Sunday at 3pm
(No performances on 3/23 at 2pm; 3/26 & 4/19 at 8pm. Added performances on 3/24 at 7pm; 3/25 at 8pm; 4/17 at 2pm. The performance on 3/27 is at
7pm.)
Tickets: $20-$79

Wheelhouse, the group behind 2018’s hit revival of Kurt Vonnegut’s HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE, returns this spring with the New York Premiere of Aaron Posner’s hilarious new play, LIFE SUCKS. In this brash reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions—and each other. What could possibly go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS. Or does it? 
 
All performances are at The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street, between Avenues A & B).
Tickets can be purchased online at www.thewildproject.org.

The Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain.
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12) Upcoming at Lincoln Center

Wednesday, March 20 – FREE – at 7:30 pm  
Insights at the Atrium 
An Evening with Music Director Jaap van Zweden As he approaches the end of his inaugural season as music director of the New York Philharmonic, Jaap van Zweden discusses his path to the Philharmonic, the core values he brings to his musicianship and the Orchestra, and his views on the role of the symphony orchestra in the 21st century. Presented in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic 
David Rubenstein Atrium, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage (Broadway bet. 62nd & 63rd St.)  
FREE Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including program updates, visit LincolnCenter.org/Atrium. 

Thursday, March 21 – FREE – at 7:30 pm 
Atrium 360° 
J. Hoard presents MAGA: The People’s Perspective 
Over the last several years, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter J. Hoard’s voice, lyrical genius, and fashion have become staples in the urban and traditional music scenes. His original compositions and arrangements easily shift in genre to communicate his boundless imagination. The versatile artist has collaborated with countless musicians—including Kimbra, Pharoahe Monch, Macklemore, Lorde, and Chance The Rapper (with whom he won a Grammy for his contribution on “No Problem”). A regular at Arlene’s Grocery and currently the artist-in-residence at National Sawdust, he’s since broken out with a solo act, lending his vibrant melodies and engaging personality to a set of protest and freedom songs that celebrates the shared struggles of U.S. minorities. With his unique blend of Robert Plant, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé, J. Hoard is taking hip-hop and R&B power anthems to a new level. Presented in collaboration with National Sawdust’s Artist Residency Program 
David Rubenstein Atrium, Frieda and Roy Furman Stage (Broadway bet. 62nd & 63rd St.)  
FREE Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including program updates, visit LincolnCenter.org/Atrium. 
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13)News from Michelle Tabnick PR

13A) Theater Resources Unlimited
Ty Jones of Classical Theatre of Harlem 
joins March Panel
Secrets of Successful Not-for-Profits: How to Keep Your Theater Company Going and Growing
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the March Panel, Secrets of Successful Not-for-Profits: How to Keep Your Theater Company Going and Growing on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30pm (networking at 7pm) at Polaris North, 245 W. 29th Street, 4th floor, NYC, 10001. This panel is free for TRU members; $12.50 for non-members in advance ($15 at door). Please reserve using the bright red reservation box at 

The perspiration and inspiration it takes to start a theater company is daunting enough in itself. How do you keep your company vital and relevant from year to year? Starting out, a strong and specific mission statement can help you establish yourself. But sometimes your mission needs to evolve and change. How do you find your audience, and keep it engaged as you change? Where does the money come from to keep going? Partnerships are an important part of survival. How can you effectively partner without compromising your identity? What strategies have been useful in the growth of the companies you will be meeting? Come learn their secrets of success, the ones they planned for and the surprises along the way.

Doors open at 7:00pm for networking and refreshments, roundtable introductions of everyone in the room will start at 7:30pm - come prepared with your best 30-second summary of who you are, and what you need. Free for TRU members; $12.50 for non-members in advance ($15 at door).  Please use the bright red reservation box on this page, or email at least a day in advance (or much sooner) for reservations: e-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com.

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13B) Schimmel Center at Pace University
presents
LE CHANT DES SIRÈNES
by Sylvain Émard
Friday March 22, 7:30 PM

Schimmel Center at Pace University concludes its 2018-19 Dance Series with Le chant des sirènes, the newest solo work from accomplished Canadian dancer and choreographer Sylvain Émard, on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at SchimmelCenter.org, by phone at 212-346-1715or by visiting the Schimmel Center Box Office at 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan. Box office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm, and then beginning three hours prior to each performance, through intermission.

With Le chant des sirènes ("Siren Song"), dancer/choreographer Sylvain Émard returns to the stage after a 15-year absence from performing, rediscovering himself as a dancer changed by the passage of time. Now in his early 60s, Émard probes the states of being of a man who wants to believe that all is not lost. Without sacrificing the precision and formality that are the hallmarks of his thirty-year dance career, he approaches this work in a spirit of pleasure and freedom, driven by the idea that the special qualities of mature performers give them their very own rich form of expression. 

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13C) Brooklyn Music School presents
Rock Band Showcase 2019
Saturday, March 24, 2019 at 3pm

Brooklyn Music School (BMS) presents its annual Rock Band Showcaseon Saturday, March 24, 2019 at 3pm at The Slope Lounge, located at 837 Union Street, Brooklyn. 


Featuring 11 of the 12 rock bands at the Brooklyn Music School, our annual Rock Showcase is not to be missed. The show will include: 
  • The Artist Certificate Ensemble
  • Saturday 3 pm Rock Band
  • Saturday 1 pm Rock Band
  • Rock Rage
  • Backyard Silver Tree
  • Arts Reaching Youth Rock Band
  • Arts Reaching Youth Jr. Rock Band
  • MS8 Rock Band (Outreach program)
  • Groove Ensembles
  • Saturday 4 pm Rock Band
  • Saturday 5 pm Rock Band

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13D) Schimmel Center at Pace University
presents 
                   WE BANJO 3                     
Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 7:30pm

Schimmel Center at Pace University continues its 2018-19 Folk Series with an evening of Irish "Celtgrass" music featuring We Banjo 3 on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at SchimmelCenter.orgby phone at 212-346-1715or by visiting the Schimmel Center Box Office at 3 Spruce Street, Manhattan. Box office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm, and then beginning three hours prior to each performance, through intermission.

We Banjo 3is one of the most prolific and exciting bands to emerge from Ireland in recent years. Featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, percussion and beautiful harmonies, this Galway and Nashville based quartet comprises two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley, who collectively hold over a dozen "All Ireland" titles and are among the most revered musicians in Ireland today.
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14) News from Pascal Nadon Communications

14A) AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ’S OPERA JULIETTA (THE KEY OF DREAMS)
AT CARNEGIE HALL ON FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2019 
Performance Marks U.S. Premiere of the Opera’s Czech Version
and New York Premiere of Julietta

American Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2018-19 season on a high note by offering an exceedingly rare performance of Bohuslav Martinů’s opera Julietta at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 22. The presentation will mark the U.S. premiere of the work’s Czech version and theNew York premiere of Julietta. Based on the French play Juliette, ou La clé des songes (Juliette, or The Key of Dreams) by Georges Neveux, Martinů’s operatic masterpiece Julietta is a lyric opera in three acts. One of the greatest 20th-century works for the stage, it explores the intersection of dreams and reality. The title role will be sung by American soprano Sara Jakubiak, praised by the New York Times for her “plush-voiced, impressive soprano.” Metropolitan Opera artist and George London Foundation Award recipient tenor Aaron Blake performs the role of Michel. 

Leon Botstein shares the stories behind the music in a lively 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Free for all ticket holders.

Friday, March 22
7 PM Conductor’s Notes Q&A
8 PM Concert, Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage
Leon Botstein, conductor
Sara Jakubiak, soprano: Julietta
Aaron Blake, tenor: Michel
Alfred Walker, bass-baritone
Rebecca Jo Loeb, mezzo-soprano
Philip Cokorinos, bass-baritone
Tichina Vaughn, mezzo-soprano
Raehann Bryce-Davis, mezzo-soprano

James Bagwell, director

Tickets, priced at $25 / $40 / $55, are available at carnegiehall.org, CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800 or the box office at 57th St & 7th Ave.

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14B) ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE’S
MUSIC IN COLOR: CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GABRIELA LENA FRANK
TO TAKE PLACE THIS SPRING
THIRD SEASON OF MUSIC IN COLOR TO OFFER FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS
IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS, MARCH 23, 24, 28, APRIL 4, AND APRIL 7, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARNEGIE HALL’S FESTIVAL MIGRATIONS: THE MAKING OF AMERICA

 Community Performances to Feature Works by Frank and World Premieres
by Five Rising Composers
OSL to Offer Free School Concerts for NYC Students
as Part of the Music in Color Program
 Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) focuses its 2019 Music in ColorFree Community Concerts series (March 23, 24, 28, April 4, April 7) and Free School Concertsprograms on the music of Gabriela Lena Frank, an American composer of Peruvian, Chinese, and Lithuanian Jewish descent. Now entering its third year, Music in Color is OSL’s annual initiative highlighting the works and lives of classical composers of color. The program was created to engage new audiences with classical music through dynamic, multidisciplinary concerts designed to be as entertaining as they are educational.

Visit Orchestra of St. Luke’s website, for more information about Music in Color 2019.
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15) News from Polk and Co.

LANFORD WILSON’S
BURN THIS

NOW PREVIEWING
AT HUDSON THEATRE ON BROADWAY

Announces Exclusive TodayTix Lottery

Strictly Limited Engagement Officially Opens April 16

The first Broadway revival of Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson’s BURN THIS begins performances tonight at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44thStreet). Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, the production stars Oscar & three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver (Pale), Golden Globe Award winner & Emmy Award nominee Keri Russell (Anna), Tony Award nominee David Furr (Burton) and two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz (Larry). Lanford Wilson’s BURN THIS officially opens on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Exclusive $39 lottery tickets will be available through TodayTix beginning today. Tickets are subject to limited availability.

When a mysterious death brings together two unlikely strangers, their explosive connection sparks a chemistry too fiery to ignore.  BURN THIS is a smoldering story of love and raw attraction by one of the most vital playwrights of the modern era. 

Ticket Information
Tickets for BURN THIS are on sale at www.thehudsonbroadway.com (855.801.5876) and the Hudson Theatre Box Office (141 West 44th Street) and range from $59.00-169.00.

Audiences will also have access to $39 tickets through an exclusive lottery on TodayTix. Tickets are subject to availability. Beginning at 12:01am EST on the day of the performance, the lottery will open for entries on the TodayTix app and website. Winners will be notified four hours prior to performance time and have 30 minutes to claim and purchase their tickets on the TodayTix platform.

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16) News from Richard Hillman PR

ERIC KREBS
in association with HARRIET SPALDING & MICHAEL PLANIT
TO PRESENT DEVELOPMENTAL LAB PRESENTATIONS OF
“I SPY A SPY”
A NEW (DECLASSIFIED) MUSICAL COMEDY
BOOK & LYRICS BY JAMIE JACKSON
MUSIC & LYRICS BY SoHEE YOUN
MUSIC DIRECTION BY DOUG OBERHAMMER
DIRECTED BY BILL CASTELLINO
THE DIAMOND STAGE AT THE PERSHING SQUARE SIGNATURE CENTER
(480 WEST 42nd STREET – BETWEEN DYER & 10th AVENUES)
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 @ 3PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 @ 11AM & 3PM
Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Harriet Spalding & Michael Planit, will present developmental lab presentations of _I Spy A Spy_, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and music & lyrics by SoHee Youn, on Thursday, March 21st at 3:00pm and Friday, March 22nd at 11:00am & 3:00pm at The Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street – between Dyer & 10th Avenue). For reservations, please email ispyaspyrsvp@gmail.com.
José Rodriguez, a Mexican immigrant in New York City, has an American Dream - to become “a someone”. But, as an undocumented delivery guy, he feels practically invisible. Alina Orlova also has an American Dream - to undermine America. But as she's Russia's worst spy, she can't take a step outside without being noticed by everyone. When Jose and Alina meet, they realize they're yin to each other's yang and they hatch a scheme to crack the Mayor of New York's Annual Gala to fulfill their dreams. But suddenly when figures from their past crash the party, Jose and Alina are dragged onto a crazy roller coaster ride with the Mexican Mafia, the Russian Secret Service, a Pakistani pizza proprietor, a Korean deli owner and the Department of Homeland Security-- all before finding out who will be crowned International Spy of the Year
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17) News from Sam Rudy Media Relations

17A) DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Cherry Lane Theatre’s

ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED

Written by MATT WILLIAMS; Directed by 

JOHN PASQUIN

WILL EXTEND THROUGH APRIL 21
At Cherry Lane Theatre

Cherry Lane Theatre proudly announces that its current production of ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED, which opened on March 7 and initially set to run through April 7, will now extend its run through April 21, 2019. ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED is a new play by Matt Williams and directed by John Pasquin.

In ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED, four millennials order take-out every Thursday, drink too much wine and argue over how to rescue the planet.  They know the world is a dumpster fire, and they’re the generation to fix it.  That is, until someone makes a life-changing announcement that challenges their beliefs, their relationships and whether babies should have their own Instagram accounts.

ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED will now run through April 21, 2019, Running 90 minutes, no intermission, it plays Tuesday at 7 PM; Wednesday – Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 5 PM & 9 PM; Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets to ACTUALLY, WE’RE F**KED are $65-$95 and are available by visiting www.CherryLaneTheatre.org, by calling 866-811-4111 or by visiting the Cherry Lane Theatre at 38 Commerce Street

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17B) ROSIE’S THEATER KIDS
PRESENT
PASSING IT ON 2019: AN EVENING OF MENTORSHIP


MENTORS INCLUDE
TONY AWARD WINNER JESSIE MUELLER
HONORARY TONY AWARD WINNER AND THEATRICAL ANIMAL TRAINER
BILL BERLONI 
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER AND BROADWAY VETERAN JULIO MONGE 
BROADWAY CHOREOGRAPHER CHASE BROCK 
CHOREOGRAPHER AND HAMILTON CAST MEMBER KARLA GARCIA
SINGER AND ACTRESS NIKKI KIMBROUGH  
DORRANCE DANCE COMPANY MEMBER CLAUDIA RAHARDJANOTO
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER ADAM CATES 
STAGE AND SCREEN WRITERS MICHAEL KOOMAN (MUSIC) AND CHRIS DIMOND (LYRICS)
SINGER/SONGWRITER AND FOUNDER OF CONSENSES SALLY TAYLOR

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 AT 7:00 PM
THE KAYE PLAYHOUSE AT HUNTER COLLEGE
(68TH STREET BETWEEN PARK AND LEXINGTON AVENUES)

PASSING IT ON: An Evening of Mentorship will take place on Sunday, March 24 at 7:00 PM at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues).  
This annual spring benefit performance features performances by Rosie’s Theater Kids students and their professional mentors. 2019’s PASSING IT ON mentors will include  Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller; honorary Tony Award winner and theatrical animal trainer Bill Berloni; director/choreographer and Broadway veteran Julio Monge; Broadway choreographer Chase Brock; choreographer and HAMILTON cast member Karla Garcia; singer and actress Nikki Kimbrough; master teacher, choreographer, dancer and company member with Dorrance Dance Claudia Rahardjanoto; director/choreographer Adam Cates; stage and screen writers Michael Kooman (music) and Chris Dimond (lyrics); and singer/songwriter Sally Taylor is the founder of Consenses,, an arts curriculum in which students collaborate to create ‘Consenses Interpretive Chains.’
Tickets range from $200 for VIP, premium seating and access to VIP reception to follow at the Harold Pratt House, to $75 for performance only. They can be purchased through the box office at the Kaye Playhouse (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues), online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/34951/production/1005681, or by calling 212-772-4448.
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