2) Broadway Records Releases I Put A Spell on You
3) BAM Virtual Cindema to Present Milford Graves Mantis 11/5
4) Bedlam: The Series An Episodic Shakespearean New Media Production
5) Broadway on Demand Presents New Episodes of the Hook with Andy Einhorn
6) Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley Available Through 11/15
7) #iVoted Initiative to Break All Records with Largest Virtual Concert on Election Night
8) Jason Suran's Reconnected A Virtual Experience Beings Performances 11/14
9) Live Street Theater Voyeur Extended Through 11/22
10) MSC Media and Josh Ruben Launch New Podcast Regarding Horror Film Scare Me
11) Rolling Stone and Yappa Launch Useful Idiots Life: A Virtual Live Event Series 11/2
12) Parallel Exit Presents Elevator Pitch New Free Online Physical Comedy Series
13) Peanuts Playlists Created for Streaming and Sharing
14) Superpowers New Short Film Made for Kids By Kids
15) Theatre Resources Community Gatherings Via Zoom 11/6 & 11.13
16)York Theatre Presents Broadway's America Songbook Online Series Beginning 11/4
1)Andrew Lloyd Webber Releases New Single
"BAD CINDERELLA"
from Upcoming Cinderella Album
The highly anticipated first song from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella is out now, and is the first original material to be released by Andrew Lloyd Webber in five years.
"Bad Cinderella" is performed by Carrie Hope Fletcher, who will star as the title character in the production.
The full album of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will be released on record before it debuts on stage, mirroring the release of the original Jesus Christ Superstar album 50 years ago.
To listen now go here
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2) Broadway Records Releases
I Put A Spell You
RECORDING, NOW AVAILABLE
With Gavin Creel, Todrick Hall, Robyn Hurder,
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Eva Noblezada, Will Swenson and More
Broadway Records announced today the release of the digital album of I Put A Spell On You. Expanded from the annual, sold-out concert-meets-party conceived by Jay Armstrong Johnson, the recording features an all-star cast of Broadway stars turned Disney villains, just in time to celebrate Halloween. The album is now available wherever digital music is sold in conjunction with a digital version of the concert now streaming at broadwaycares.org/spell. Proceeds from both the album and the live stream benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
To download the album, go to BroadwayRecords.com/spell.
Put a Spell on You Album Track List “Title” - Original Artists:
"Massacre"/"Come Little Children" - Kim Petras/John Debney
“Witchcraft”/“I Put A Spell On You" - Frank Sinatra/Screamin Jay Hawkins
“The Sanderson Sisters” (“The Schuyler Sisters” Parody) - Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton
“Disco Inferno”/“Hot Stuff” - The Trammps/Donna Summer
“Make ‘Em Laugh” - Betty Comden and Adolph Green from Singin’ in the Rain
“Roar”/“Eye of the Tiger” (Tiger King Parody) - Katy Perry/Survivor
“Juice” - Lizzo
“Boss Bitch” - Doja Cat
“Attention” - Charlie Puth
“Dinero” - JLo
“I’ll Never Love Again”/“Call Me Mother”/“Bad Guy” Mashup - Lady Gaga, RuPaul, Billie Eilish
“Bang Bang” - Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
"How Much Is That Doggy In The Window"/"Fever" - Patti Page/Peggy Lee
“Oogie Boogie” - Danny Elfman from The Nightmare Before Christmas
“Bad Romance” - Lady Gaga
“Toxic Love” - Thomas Dolby from Ferngully
“Witch Medley” (“Come Little Children"/"No Good Deed"/"The Last Midnight"/"Poor Unfortunate Souls”) - John Debney/S. Schwartz/S.S. Sondheim/H. Ashman & A. Menken
To learn more about I Put A Spell On You, visit broadwaycares.org/spell.
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Milford Graves Full Mantis (2018)
Opens Nov 5
Director Jake Meginsky, Co-director Neil Young
Tickets: $8
Drummer, avant-garde jazz visionary, inventor, heart researcher, martial arts renegade,
and next-level gardener Milford Graves receives a documentary treatment as thrillingly
unique and free-form as he is. A kaleidoscope of sound and image edited to its own
internal polyrhythms, Milford Graves Full Mantis blends cosmically philosophical
interviews with the artist, jaw-dropping archival footage, kung fu interludes, and
bioacoustic demonstrations into a spellbinding portrait of an inspiring, one-of-a-kind
renaissance man. Courtesy of Cinema Guild. (91 min)
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4) ANNOUNCING BEDLAM: THE SERIES
AN EPISODIC SHAKESPEAREAN NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION
BEDLAM (Eric Tucker, Artistic Director; Sarah Bellin, Managing Director) announces BEDLAM: THE SERIES, an episodic New Media Series now in development. Written by Eric Tucker and Musa Gurnis and directed by Eric Tucker, BEDLAM: THE SERIES is an inventive and irreverent Shakespeare mashup that twists together characters and plots from King Lear, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Merchant of Venice and other plays into a new story that will unfold over 8 episodes, using Shakespeare’s own language.
BEDLAM: THE SERIES will be released on a streaming platform to be announced.
Filming begins this month in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Small time crime boss Linda “King" Lear is sick. Her attempt to retire early is a debacle that devolves into a bloody family fight for control of Windsor City. Suddenly forced to retire, Lear splits up the business among her three children, expecting them to take turns caring for her during chemo. But her two oldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, are out for themselves. Lear disowns her youngest, favorite kid, Cordelia, who runs off with a dashing rival crime lord named France. Meanwhile, Lear’s top lieutenants are both having family troubles of their own. Frank Ford is sure his wife Alice is stepping out on him with an off-brand Keith Richards, Lear’s drinking buddy Falstaff. George Page's daughter Anne is sneaking around with a scumbag called Oswald, and his bastard son Edmund is trying to screw his legitimate brother Edgar out of his inheritance. The rest is BEDLAM.
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5) BROADWAY ON DEMAND
PRESENTS ALL-NEW EPISODES
OF THE POPULAR INTERVIEW SERIES
THE HOOK
HOSTED BY ACCLAIMED MUSICAL DIRECTOR
ANDY EINHORN
ONLY ON
BROADWAY ACCESS PRO + CLASSROOM
Broadway On Demand, the theater-focused streaming platform, announces that new episodes of the popular interview series, “The Hook, with Andy Einhorn” about the inner workings of successful musical theater composition, are now available on Broadway Access Pro, the new subscription service dedicated to individuals who want to learn more from Broadway’s most celebrated creatives.
“The Hook, with Andy Einhorn” gives viewers a seat at the piano as established theatre composers and lyricists reveal the stories behind some of their most memorable and famous songs. Ever wonder about that catchy combination of melody, lyrics and rhythm that stays in your head long after a song is over? That's the hook. Curious about how a composer came up with a famous melody? And why a lyricist chose a particular word or rhyme? Or how a certain song made it into a show? Join esteemed Broadway musical director and host, Andy Einhorn, to find out.
Broadway Access Pro provides essential master classes and top performer
training from Broadway stars and creators. Unlock secrets from Broadway’s industry leaders with over 250 episodes of content, featuring more than 100 Broadway icons and 45 Tony Award® Winners. Access a full suite of exclusive Broadway education content, including programs on acting, dance, producing, directing, audition technique, accent courses, business coaching, performer focused fitness and more. Learn from Broadway’s Best at home or on-the-go with Broadway Access Pro.
Broadway on Demand is available on the web, mobile, Apple and Android app store, AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
For access to the complete and ever-expanding Broadway on Demand library,
subscribe at BroadwayOnDemand.com.
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6) the american vicarious in collaboration with BRIC
Announce Casting for
DEBATE: Baldwin vs Buckley
Watch FREE Anytime
Announce Casting for
DEBATE: Baldwin vs Buckley
Watch FREE Anytime
Now thru November 15 via YouTube
the american vicarious in collaboration with BRIC proudly present DEBATE: Baldwin vs Buckley, a live staging of the historic clash between James Baldwin and William F Buckley Jr. . featuring Teagle F. Bougere (Baldwin) and Eric T. Miller (Buckley)
If you missed the live streamed performances, one night’s broadcast is now available to watch anytime for free via YouTube through November 15. View it HERE: https://youtu.be/Ytt3Ddnf1jc
“Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?” This was the topic on February 18, 1965 when an overflow crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge, England, to bear witness to a historic televised debate between James Baldwin, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement, and William F. Buckley Jr., a fierce critic of the movement and America’s most influential conservative intellectual.
The stage was set for an epic confrontation that pitted Baldwin’s call for a moral revolution in race relations against Buckley’s unabashed elitism and implicit commitment to white supremacy. Restaged for broadcast in the run-up to the 2020 Presidential election, the historic clash that is DEBATE: Baldwin vs Buckley reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America.
On three consecutive nights, the american vicarious gathered to restage this historic debate in the run-up to the 2020 Presidential election. Now available via YouTube through November 3, this historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America.
On three consecutive nights, the american vicarious gathered to restage this historic debate in the run-up to the 2020 Presidential election. Now available via YouTube through November 3, this historic clash reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of racial conflict that continues to haunt America.
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7) #iVoted Initiative to Break All Records with Largest Virtual Concert – on Election Night
The Non-Partisan Effort To Get Out the Vote Projects Over 500 Acts Performing Via Webcast
November 3rd • https://www.ivotedconcerts.
On November 3rd, Election Night 2020, over 500 artists and counting will be performing via webcast in support of voter turnout via #iVoted. The movement is not only the largest music “festival” of the year, but will smash the record for the largest single night digital concert in history. All in support of voter turnout!
Announced artists for #iVoted 2020 include: Joshua Radin, Phantom Planet, Emma Charles, The Imaginaries, Sam Varga, 3OH!3, Greensky Bluegrass, Young the Giant, W. Kamau Bell, Living Colour, Citizen Cope, Drive-By Truckers, grandson, Brian Courtney Wilson, Joywave, Jukebox the Ghost, My Brightest Diamond, The Dresden Dolls, The Polyphonic Spree, Vacationer, Yonder Mountain String Band, Geographer, Saves the Day, Taking Back Sunday, an exclusive appearance by Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin and more. The list to date can be found at www.iVotedconcerts.com.
RSVP for free concert(s) by sending a selfie from outside polling place or anywhere with blank ballot in hand. Fans who aren’t U.S. citizens or are outside of the U.S. will be able to RSVP as well. Sign up for the organization's email list via their website to be alerted when the RSVP system goes live in the coming weeks.
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8) ACCLAIMED MENTALIST
JASON SURAN
PRESENTS
RECONNECTED
A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
PREVIEWS BEGIN OCTOBER 16, 2020
OPENING NIGHT SET FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Producers Carl Moellenberg and Adam Rei Siegel present acclaimed mentalist Jason Suran, in his new virtual show Reconnected, an unforgettable evening of psychological astonishments. The show’s performances will be held every Friday and Saturday, entirely on Zoom, with previews beginning on October 16 at 8:30 PM ET, ahead of an opening night on November 14, 2020.
Reconnected is an intimate, interactive and irresistible experience where sophisticated acts of mind-reading and unique immersive elements meet, bringing you a show that asks you to engage with yourself and your fellow audience members. There are no muted mics and no back-row seats. So, come together with friends old and new for an experience that you will never forget…and no one else will believe.
Tickets are available at jasonsuran.com/reconnected at $50.00 per Zoom screen. Once
registered, a Zoom link and audience instructions will be sent to ticket buyers. Reconnected is recommended for ages 13+ due to language.
This virtual experience is performed in advance of an upcoming theatrical show once safety
permits.
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9) Pandemic-Friendly Live Theater Experience Extends
VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
Now through November 22
VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
Now through November 22
Check out the Promo video HERE:
Bated Breath Theatre Company will extend VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC through November 22. This open air, immersive theatrical experience guides an intimate eight-person audience through the dreams of iconic artist Toulouse-Lautrec as he recalls his final absinthe-laced years living and working in Montmartre.
VOYEUR is a unique blend of theater, dance, art, walking tour, live music and puppetry. The sidewalks, doorways and windows of Greenwich Village become the setting for VOYEUR as live accompaniment collides with the city’s soundscape, transporting attendees into the bohemian world of 1899 Paris. During the tour, audience members are led to iconic locations within the Village, including Judson Church, The Duplex and Chashama — with other secret stops along the way.
In an effort to maintain additional safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, audience members will be required to wear a mask at all times and maintain a safe social distance for the duration of the performance. Hand sanitizing stations will be available at stops throughout the tour. This immersive performance is hosted primarily outdoors, with one short venture indoors into a spacious atmosphere capable of safe social distancing. A flexible ticket exchange policy will be offered to those who may feel ill in order to facilitate responsible event participation.
VOYEUR will run rain or shine (except in cases of extreme weather) and audience members are asked to check local weather forecasts and dress accordingly.
VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC runs September 30 - November 22. The performance begins at The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street at 7th Avenue South. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday and audiences depart every 30 minutes from 6pm-10pm (Thursdays run 7pm – 9pm and no performances Oct. 23). Running time is approximately 1 hour. Audience members must be able to climb stairs and be on their feet for the duration of the performance. Tickets are $75 for General Admission or $84 including a pre-show, themed cocktail. Visit www.unmakinglautrecplay.com for times, tickets and further details.
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10) MCS MEDIA AND JOSH RUBEN LAUNCH NEW PODCAST “MAKE COOL SH!T”: BEHIND THE SCENES OF FALL’S MOST COVETED HORROR FILM‘SCARE ME’ |
MAKE COOL SH!T is a comedy podcast docu-series that celebrates the tension between craft and creativity by following the artists’ process, come hell or high water. Season 1 (launching 10/31) is all about making a movie. MCS goes behind the scenes of the year’s most-coveted horror flick ‘SCARE ME,’ starring Josh Ruben (College Humor), Aya Cash (The Boys), Chris Redd (SNL) and Becky Drysdale (Tonight Show). From script to Sundance, they were there for it all.
To boot, they launched a SCARE ME GIVEAWAY - sort of a "live out your own scary story IRL" sweepstake and competition. Have a scary story? Record it and enter to win a spooky cabin getaway from Glamping Hub and $2,000+ in gear. Check it out here. And it's set to be judged live-stream by an all-star crew on November 5th.
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11) Rolling Stone and Yappa Launch Useful Idiots Live: A virtual live event series encouraging everyone to use their voice
The premiere event kicks off November 2nd at 12PM PT / 3 PM ET with special guest Tinashe
Rolling Stone and Yappa World Inc are proud to announce Useful Idiots Live, a virtual live event series using Rolling Stone’s political podcast featuring Matt Taibbi and Katie Halper, and supercharging it with the Yappa commenting tool to encourage meaningful and respectful political discussions. The premiere event kicks off on November 2nd at 12:00pm PST /3:00pm EST with special guest Tinashe. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the premiere event by leaving audio and video yaps about the upcoming Presidential election in the Yappa widget location in the Comments section of the Useful Idiots Live! launch article. The most engaging yaps will have the chance to be aired during the live event and responded to by special guest Tinashe. Registration for the free event is currently open in the event landing page at usefulidiotslive.com.
Useful Idiots Live marks the first engagement in a partnership between Rolling Stone and Yappa. The trailblazing commenting tool will also be installed on select Rolling Stone music lists throughout the next several months to encourage friendly and lively engagement among Rolling Stone’s active audience.
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12)Parallel Exit
Presents
ELEVATOR PITCH
NEW Free Online Physical Comedy Video Series
Three-time Drama Desk nominee Parallel Exit presents ELEVATOR PITCH - a free online physical comedy video series for the whole family. Each episode lasts as long as an elevator ride: 60 seconds or less, offering bite-sized physical comedy from the comfort of your device. To watch, visit https://www.facebook.
Since closing their production THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT at the A.R.T,/New York Theatres this past March, Parallel Exit pivoted to present new productions online, absolutely free. They have produced ten episodes of their series MOVE IT!, featuring physical theatre, variety, and circus artists, a family variety show for the Brooklyn Public Library, and have offered free workshops to New York City public school students through the Summer In The City program.
ELEVATOR PITCH is a comedy video series from Parallel Exit. Punchlines delivered by the time you reach your floor. Presented by Parallel Exit, directed by Mark Lonergan, with videos created and performed by Lex Alston, Darien Crago, Danny Gardner, Joel Jeske, and Derek Roland.
Recent videos include:
Getting in the Halloween mood, courtesy of Lex Alston.
The puppeteer's dilemma, courtesy of Lex Alston.
Baking with BerbieTM, A likely candidate for The Great British Baking Show.
Mark Twain, A little known fact about Mark Twain.
When the Caffeine Hits, Danny discovers the joys - and horrors - of caffeine.
Shia LaBeouf's acclaimed performance of a tree in a middle school production of Honk The Musical.
The final episode of Darien's unique discovery. Certainly ends with a bang.
Darien contends with her new discovery. Part 2 of a 3 part series.
Darien has a realization. Part 1 of a 3 part series.
Just in time for Halloween. The latest in Joel Jeske's "Ghost" series.
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13) Two fun new Peanuts playlists
to brighten your day
Peanuts "Dancing" playlist: https://found.ee/
Peanuts "Easy Listening" playlist: https://found.ee/
Whether you want to be energized or just to chill out, these Charlie Brown classics by the Vince Guaraldi Trio are worth streaming and sharing. They include the "Thanksgiving Theme," "Christimas Time is Coming," the iconic "Linus and Lucy" theme and many more that will spark happy spots in your hippocampus.
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14) Superpowers for Good: a short film by kids for kids
Superpowers For Good
Synopsis
Have you ever considered how the world is viewed by youngsters today? With so many cultural clashes happening around us, you have to wonder how it's resonating with all ages.
In Superpowers For Good, pre-teen kids discuss culture today, and how they're rationalizing what is going on around them in our tumultuous 2020 climate.
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15) Theater Resources Unlimited
announces
TRU Community Gatherings via Zoom
Fridays, November 6 and 13, 2020
at 4:30pm
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times. To reserve a spot and receive the Zoom invitation, email TRUnltd@aol.com with "Zoom Me" in the subject line.
TRU continues their weekly series of TRU Community Gatherings into November, with others to be announced. Check the upcoming schedule at truonline.org/tru-community-
Virtual Multi-Tasking: A Conversation with John McDaniel.
Friday, November 6 at 4:30pm
In the room: Emmy and Grammy Award winning John McDaniel will tell us about the creation of a virtual benefit of his anti-bullying musical Sticks and Stones, and how a writer can also music direct, co-direct and co-produce his own work. Including an international talent search for 135 ensemble members. Click here to reserve and receive the Zoom link.
Preparing for the Return of Live Theater.
Friday, November 13 at 4:30pm
In the room: Fred Basch theater architect, and Valerie D. Simmons, Senior Director, Facility Operations at the Public Theater. We will talk about upgraded ventilation and other COVID-necessary improvements for safer theater and accessory spaces, as well as low tech solutions for existing rehearsal spaces that could be used this winter. Plus the use of alternate performance spaces: lobbies, convention halls, empty retail spaces, outdoor dining locations, pedestrian plazas and closing streets for performances. Click here to reserve and receive the Zoom link.
Videos of past Community Gatherings can also be viewed on TRU's YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/
For more information about TRU membership and programs, visit www.truonline.org.
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16)THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY
AND RIKI KANE LARIMER
PRESENT
BROADWAY’S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
AN ONLINE CABARET SERIES
HOSTED BY MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
DIRECTED BY BARRY KLEINBORT
FEATURED PERFORMERS INCLUDE
GEORGE ABUD, KLEA BLACKHURST, ROBERT CREIGHTON, KAREN MASON,
LEE ROY REAMS, BEN VEREEN, ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE, AND LILLIAS WHITE
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY
JEREMY BENTON, RICHARD KIND, KYLIE KUIOKA, AND MORE!
6 PERFORMANCES EACH WEEK!
PREMIERE SHOWING ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00PM
NOVEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 16, 2020
YORK HOLIDAY CABARET GALA
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 2020 AT 7:00PM
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO BENEFIT ONGOING PROGRAMS AT THE YORK
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director) and Riki Kane Larimer are pleased to announce the new online cabaret series Broadway’s Great American Songbook. Hosted by 5-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein and directed by MAC Award winner Barry Kleinbort, the series will feature performers including Tony Award winners Ben Vereen and Lillias White and Broadway veterans George Abud, Klea Blackhurst, Robert Creighton, Karen Mason, Lee Roy Reams, and Alton Fitzgerald White, with special guest appearances by Jeremy Benton, Richard Kind, Kylie Kuioka, and more! All proceeds will go to benefit ongoing programs at The York.
Online performances are set to begin each week with a premiere showing on Wednesday evenings beginning November 4, 2020 and continuing weekly through Wednesday evening, December 16, 2020, with encore performances scheduled for Thursday afternoons at 2:30PM, Fridays at 7:00PM & 10:00PM, and Saturdays at 2:30PM & 7:00PM.
The series culminates with a York Holiday Cabaret Gala on Monday evening, December 21, 2020 at 7:00PM. Details and ticket pricing will be announced shortly. Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs of The York Theatre Company. Reservations can be made as soon as details are announced.
Online General Admission tickets are priced at $20 per performance with York Member tickets priced at $16 and York Plus! Member tickets priced at $12. A Special Cabaret Series Package is priced at $120 (a $20 savings) for all 7 performances. Please make your reservation online at https://yorktheatre.org/on-
Details and tickets for the York Holiday Cabaret Gala will be announced soon. Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs of the York Theatre Company. Reservations can be made as soon as details are announced.
tThe York Theatre Company offers the York! Membership Program*, an exclusive membership package for as low as $75.00—with elite benefits that include up to 35% off tickets to York Theatre Productions, exclusive Member pre-sale opportunities, 50% off on all lobby concessions, 20% off on all lobby merchandise, in addition to special Member-only receptions. The York also offers a York Plus! Membership Program* with additional perks, including complimentary tickets to Mainstage productions, invites to several VIP-only presentations throughout the season, and discount parking with membership. (*York Members receive Priority Seating and Discounted Tickets.) All current, renewing, and new members will receive a complimentary 6 months of additional membership—18 months for the price of 12 months! York Memberships can be purchased online at www.yorktheatre.org/membership
For additional information, please visit www.yorktheatre.org.
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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for another Talkin Topic.
Thanks for all the info. My daughter loves theater.
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