25) Winnie the Pooh Musical at Theater Row Starting 10/21 Tickets on Sale Now
2) BROADWAY’S BEST SHOWS
Announces
SHOW OF TITLES
An evening of celebrated stars performing the titles songs from Broadway’s best.
JUNE 8, 2021
Broadway’s Best Shows announces a musical extravaganza with dozens of Broadway stars performing the title songs from over 20 beloved musicals. “Show of Titles” will be available on June 8, 2021 for a limited time only. All proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.
The evening will be a rousing and memorable celebration of title songs from more than two dozen Broadway musicals spanning nine decades, ranging from “Lady Be Good” to “The Light in the Piazza.” But is the original title song disappearing from the theatrical map? What used to be the norm has become a rarity. Tony nominees, for example, from the 60’s frequently had title songs. Contrast the 1965-1966-67-68 seasons when 75% of the nominated musicals had title songs, with the three most recent seasons when there was no original title song from a Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
The evening will feature favorite works by Lee Adams, Maxwell Anderson, Burt Bacharach, Irving Berlin, Jerry Bock, Bertolt Brecht, Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, Joe Darion, Hal David, Fred Ebb, Gary Geld, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Adolph Green, Adam Guettel, Oscar Hammerstein, Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Herman, John Kander, Burton Lane, Mitch Leigh, Alan Jay Lerner, Frank Loesser, Frederick Loewe, Galt MacDermot, Cole Porter, James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Richard Rodgers, Charles Strouse, Jule Styne, Peter Udell & Kurt Weill.
“Show of Titles” will be livestreamed on Stellar at 8M EST/5PM PST and available for a strictly limited amount of time. Starting May 17, tickets will be on sale for $29. Starting May 21, tickets will be $39. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Actor’s Fund.
To learn more, visit Broadways Best Shows
4) Bronx Little Italy Safely Welcomes Families Back All Summer Long
Located Steps from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden, the Arthur Avenue Neighborhood Announces Offerings from Family-Friendly Restaurants and Businesses, Owned and Operated by Generations of Families from the Bronx
A roundup of family-friendly institutions in the neighborhood include:
· Antonio’s Trattoria – Serving authentic Italian dishes approved by “Nonna,” Antonio’s offers a kids’ menu with favorites including pizza, mozzarella sticks, cheese ravioli, rice balls and more. Half-orders on many of their pasta dishes are also available for younger guests. If you visit on a birthday, kids (and their older patrons) can enjoy an acapella version of happy birthday accompanied by a festive disco light. Celebrity guests have included Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka with their kids, DJ Khaled and his son Asahd, Chazz Palminteri – a Bronx native and star of A Bronx Tale, and many others. Other popular menu items include lasagna, short ribs, thin crust pizza, and veal saltimbocca. Please note there is limited space for strollers. Open for indoor and outdoor dining.
· Full Moon Pizza – Located on the world-famous intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street, Stan Petti and his father bought the business from its previous owner in 1976. Today, Stan and his son, Gerardo, can often be found behind the counter making pizza together and serving smiles. To Stan, Full Moon is more than a business, it’s a constant reminder of where his family came from, and represents the Italian core: good company, delicious soul warming food, and family. Customers are treated like family and only offered the best. Families enjoy sharing giant pies, loaded sandwiches and wings. Open for indoor and outdoor dining.
· Mike’s Deli – Located in Arthur Avenue’s Retail Market, Mike’s Deli is owned by Dave Greco who has been behind the counter since he was 12 years old, serving the neighborhood, visitors, and customers like his own family. Dave’s family has roots on Arthur Avenue since 1920. All recipes are passed down through multiple family generations including from Dave’s Neapolitan grandmother and his father who is from Calabria. Kids often enjoy their eggplant parmigiana and the Italian combo sandwich with fresh mozzarella. Open for indoor and outdoor dining. Also offering delivery and shipping.
· Morrone Pastry – Guests will find brightly lit display cases packed with traditional Italian pastries, cookies, and cakes at this Arthur Avenue pastry shop which opened in 2005 by Ermanno Morrone. Kids can choose from plenty of sweet treats neatly laid out, with favorites such as rainbow cookies and giant sugar cookies. Young guests also opt for their gelato and sorbetto during the summer. Parents can indulge in cannoli, biscotti, and tiramisu complemented by cappuccinos, espressos, and macchiatos. Morrone Pastry is also known for crafting a wide variety of specialty and custom designed cakes. Open for indoor and outdoor dining.=
· Tino’s Deli – Located adjacent to Ciccarone Park, Tino’s Deli has been family-owned and operated for over 20 years by couple Rosa and Giancarlo Paciullo, who create Neapolitan dishes using recipes that have been passed down from Rosa’s grandmother and mother. Featuring an expansive menu, popular kid items include sandwiches, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, pizza, baked ziti, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, mozzarella, and gelato. Open for indoor and outdoor dining, as well as delivery.
· Dominick’s Restaurant – What better place to bring the family, than a restaurant serving family-style portions. Dishes here are made for sharing, and popular options include baked clams, eggplant parmigiana, pork chops pizzaiola, and linguini alla Gianni (diced shrimp and clams). Similar to home, there is no official menu at Dominick’s, but families share what they want based on the day’s dishes with the waiter. Owner, Charlie DiPaolo, and the boys, welcome all and treat everyone like family. Open for indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining from Friday to Sunday only. Cash only.
THE HIT QUEER MUSICAL COMEDY OF 2019
IS BACK TO KICK OFF THEATER IN THE ROARING 20s
WITH A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT RUN DURING PRIDE MONTH
JUNE 4-20
AT ASYLUM THEATRE
10 IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES ONLY
Live in-person productions are “springing up” in New York again and Get Naked LLC in association with Soiree Fair, Inc., Husani Oakley and Tym Byers today announced the return of one of the gayest, nakedest musicals to play in the city since the 2010s - a fully updated, roaring 20s version of their hit queer musical comedy CAMP MORNING WOOD: A VERY NAKED MUSICAL. The special limited engagement Off-Broadway run will play in Chelsea during Pride Month, June 4 – June 20th at Asylum Theatre, 307 West 26thStreet. Conceived and directed by Marc Eardley, the critically acclaimed musical comedy features a book and lyrics by Jay Falzone, music by Trent Jeffords, Derrick Byars, Matt Gumleyand Jeff Thomson with arrangements and orchestrations by Gumley and Jeffords. It also features a tremendous amount of nudity. https:// campmorningwoodthemusical.com
Tighter, harder, funnier and more outrageous, CAMP MORNING WOOD: A VERY NAKED MUSICAL tells the story of Randy, who – at a crossroads in his life after a hellish 30th birthday, finds himself at the front gate of a humble nudist camp. The camp itself is also at a crossroads – besieged by a tyrannical, right-wing Christian Senator who threatens its closure. Randy is thrust into a weekend adventure of titillating tunes, quirky campers, and deep soul-searching. Together, Randy and the campers seek out a solution to save the camp... and accept each other. They bare it all—inside and out—in this wild mix between Rocky Horror and The Wizard of Oz. Disclaimer: Actors in the show will be nude - one after the next, after the next. No clothes – just the birthday suit.
Performances of CAMP MORNING WOOD: A VERY NAKED MUSICAL are on June 4 @ 9:30; June 5 @ 11:00 p.m.; June 11 & 18 @ 9:30 p.m.; June 12 & 19 @ 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.; June 13 & 20 @ 2:00 p.m. The June 5th 11pm performance is an experimental “camp morning wood: after dark” performance, which will include burlesque and additional fantasy elements for a late-night feel. Tickets can be purchased at: https:// campmorningwoodthemusical.com
live outdoor pop-up performances for Gay Pride.
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
June 3 - 24, 2021
Howard Schoor’s paintings are colorful in nature and showcase what his life's work has been about, Trianglism. A professional engineer, he built and led one of the region's largest engineering firms and worked with the triangle daily. Having coined the term Trianglism, Schoor immediately became the medium’s pioneer. “I’ve been wedded to these triangles for so long they became a part of me.” Today, the triangle remains the focus of his art conscious. His Trianglist works evidence his love of architecture, forms, angles and shapes, and his belief that “less can be more.” Each piece is designed to bring happiness to the viewer.
Located in the Chelsea Art District, Montserrart Gallery offers an exciting yet safe way of experiencing art close up. Montserrat is presenting a spotlight show by the award winning artist, that focuses on his colorful medley of geometric ‘trianglism’. Covid-19 has greatly impacted the way we all have been socializing, so Schoor offers his ‘happy art’ to get us all connected once again.
In addition Schoor will have exhibitions this summer at the Bungalounge in Long Branch, N.J. and The Tides in Asbury Park. For those interested in original works by Schoor you can call 732-740-8797 or visit his online gallery www.HowardSchoorArt. com
10) RECOGNIZE THE HARD WORK IN THE INDIE/OFF-OFF BROADWAY THEATER COMMUNITY WITH THE NEW YORK INNOVATIVE THEATRE AWARDS
HONORARY AWARD APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
PAST RECIPIENTS INCLUDE TAYLOR MAC, MARSHALL W. MASON, MARIA IRENE FORNES, MARTIN DENTON, JUDITH MALINA, DORIC WILSON, ART/NY, TOM O’HORGAN, VAMPIRE COWBOYS, MAGIE DOMINIC, NICKY PARAISO, TOSOS, BARBARA KAHN, CRYSTAL FIELD, PEGGY SHAW AND LOIS WEAVER, AND MORE...
M-Train Productions, the producing arm of the Pittsburgh based dance organization Bodiography , invites you to two dynamic new indoor dance productions that will run all Summer in Times Square.
Under the artistic direction of solo dance artist Maria Angelica Caruso, the company will present the poignant, critically acclaimed solo performance Metamorphosis and a vibrant, upbeat 80s dance revue Rearview Mirror, in repertory, Off-Broadway at The Theater Center and Actors Temple Theatres. Mrs. Caruso will be performing in both shows, on the same nights, at these two different theaters.
CHECK OUT SNEAK PEAK VIDEO HERE: https://vimeo.com/404083174
with performances on Thursday and Friday evenings at 7pm through August.
Rearview Mirror plays in the Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th Street, 3rd floor),with performances on Fridays at 9:30pm and Saturdays at 5pm through August.
12) TEEN THEATER PRODUCER LANA SCHWARTZ LAUNCHES
VIRTUAL CONCERT
with CARLY GENDELL, DIEGO LUCANO, SWAY BHATIA,
PATRICK HIGGINS, JOSHUA TURCHIN
AND MORE RISING YOUNG TALENTS…
Free or pay-what-you-wish tickets to the concert are available at bit.ly/NGTROCKS. Additional donations and support can be provided at bit.ly/NGTSupport.
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Virtual Tour Package: 2 hour virtual event with live host! Tour guide walks to 18 different virtual locations used in the series, including the famous apartment building. Comes with an hour of trivia via Kahoot. Prize included for winner. Groups of 50+: $15/person.
- Virtual Trivia Night: 1 hour virtual event with live host! Choose from these themes: Sitcoms, Seinfeld, Friends, Gossip Girl, Sopranos, Sex and the City, Golden Girls, TCM Classic Movies. Prize included for winner. Groups of 50+: $10/person. Groups of under 50: $300 flat rate.
- Make A Movie Workshop: Socially-distanced, three-hour workshop in NYC, where groups get behind the camera and shoot, produce, direct, and edit their own mini movie, while learning the ins and outs of production technology and what it's like to act in front of the camera. Please inquire about pricing.
- NYC TV & Movie Bus Tour: On this 2.5-hour guided sightseeing bus tour, groups will see over 60 NYC locations featured in their favorite TV shows and movies, including Friends, Home Alone 2, Ghostbusters, and more! Please inquire about pricing.
- Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour: On this 2-hour leisurely walking tour, groups will spot more than 30 film and television locations shot in the most filmed location in the world: Central Park. Locations from The Avengers, Elf, Enchanted, and more! Please inquire about pricing.
- Check out their other tour offerings here.
https://calendly.com/erin-
14) $25 VIRTUAL ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE!
ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY
2021 GALA: Curtain Up, Light The Lights!
Celebrating the Return of Live Theatre. Live in Central Park.
Starring Tony & Olivier Award winner
JANE KRAKOWSKI
THE NEW YORK POPS
& TITUSS BURGESS
With special virtual appearances by Roundabout alumni
Rachel Brosnahan, Whoopi Goldberg, Emma Stone,
Blair Underwood and Vanessa Williams
Monday June 7, 2021
Rumsey Playfield Central Park
15) Roundabout Theatre Company
ANNOUNCES THE THIRD SESSION OF
ROUNDABOUT THEATRELAB
Connecting Audiences with Artists to Provide Support During Theater Shutdown
Begins June 2021
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces the third session of Roundabout TheatreLab, a program of interactive workshops designed to connect audiences interested in exploring the crafts of theatrical writing and directing, directly with Roundabout artists.
The next TheatreLab will begin in June offering five course options with five instructors: Writers Preston Max Allen, Emily Feldman, Kareem M. Lucas and Daniel Zaitchik and Director Jess Mcleod.
The length and structure of each interactive workshop is determined by the artists, to best suit their subject matter. All courses will be strictly limited in attendance.
All enrollment fees will go directly to the artists.
Preston Max Allen (We Are the Tigers) will teach “Songwriting and Storytelling for Original Musical Theater,” a lab aimed to bring musical theater ideas to life through the exploration of character development and songwriting style.
Emily Feldman (Core Writer, Playwrights Center) will teach “Starting Something New,” a lab that explores what to do when you have an idea and strategies for how to move from “idea” to a new play.
Kareem M. Lucas (The Maturation of an Inconvenient Negro (or iNEGRO)) will teach "The Many Faces of the One Person Show,” a lab designed to study and critically engage with solo artists’ work, in order to learn about approach to story, character, and structure.
Jess McLeod (Resident Director, Hamilton Chicago) will teach “Directing Sociopolitical Theatre,” a directing lab that will include revivals, new work, community engagement and creating & connecting across platforms.
Daniel Zaitchik (Darling Grenadine) will teach “One Voice: Writing Music & Lyrics Alone,” a lab
specifically for solo songwriters, celebrating the mysterious process of collaborating with oneself.
For more information about the Roundabout TheatreLab or to enroll, visit Roundabout TheatreLab
IN-PERSON IMPROV AND SKETCH COMEDY SHOWS BEGIN JUNE 5TH AT LOWER EAST SIDE VENUE
Squirrel Comedy Theatre will begin a residency at Lower East Side venue Caveat (21 A Clinton Street) on Saturday, June 5th. Founded in late 2020 by alumni of Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY, The Squirrel will offer in-person improv, sketch, and variety shows Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights.
The Squirrel’s Caveat residency will kick off Saturday, June 5th at 7:30 with Borabish, an improv group formed during the pandemic by Squirrel founders Lou Gonzalez, Michael Hartney, Patrick Keene, Maritza MontaƱez, Alex Song-Xia, and Corin Wells. The Squirrel’s June lineup also includes former UCB shows Asian AF, Characters Welcome, and Here & Queer, as well as new shows like immigration-themed game show Citizenship Live!, improvised hip-hop musical team Empire, and A Juneteenth Variety Show: You Still Owe Us Reparations.
Caveat will be strictly adhering to state and city COVID guidelines to ensure a safe experience for audience and artists alike. In-person and streaming tickets can be purchased through both The Squirrel and Caveat’s websites, TheSquirrelNYC.com and Caveat.nyc.
18)Statue City Cruises Announces Additional Service and Reopening of Liberty State Park Departure Point
Among the variety of activities awaiting guests this summer season include:
· Enjoying acres of wide-open space on both Islands.
· Learning the history of the Statue of Liberty through the new Statue of Liberty Museum.
· Tracing family histories at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
· Soaking in the breathtaking views of New York Harbor.
· Exploring the vacant buildings of Ellis Island’s Hospital Complex with an Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour. The hospital complex, which has been vacant for more than 65 years, is where immigrants were treated after arriving from overseas at the turn of the 20th century. Space is limited with tours Friday through Monday.
Statue City Cruises also announced the reopening of the Liberty State Park departure point, beginning May 29th, along with the resumption of Ellis Island’s Hard Hat Tours of the historic hospital complex. The increased capacity comes as Statue City Cruises is seeing higher levels of ridership since the pandemic began.
Tickets are priced at $23.50/adult, $18/seniors, $12/child and free for children three years and under. Tickets include self-guided audio tours on Liberty and Ellis Island. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance from the Statue City Cruises website. Tickets are also available at the Battery Park and Liberty State Park box offices.
For more information about Statue City Cruises and City Experiences, please visit https://www.cityexperiences.
19) A Second Annual Virtual Summer Camp Featuring Bestselling Random House Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators:
Story Pirates Creator Camp runs June 14th to July 30th and features hours of interactive content for kids
20) TADA! YOUTH THEATER ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
July 5th through July 16th ONLINE and
July 26th through August 19th IN PERSON
Register now for TADA! Summer Camps & Classes
Families may register now for TADA! Youth Theater in-person and online summer camps and classes from July 5th through August 19th for ages 4 to 14. TADA! summer camps, afternoon classes, and one-time workshops will keep young people engaged, active and performing…with a lot of razzle-dazzle, of course
TADA! is offering online week-long day camps in July and in-person 4-day camps in July and August. In addition to its summer camp programming, online summer classes include the 4-session Online Musical Theater Mini Series; 1-time Online Workshops; and, 4-session online Theater Games for families to select the online education program that suits their children’s needs for a short-term and affordable commitment.
With smaller class sizes, TADA! Professional Teaching Artists provide personalized attention and offer one-on-one coaching and solo opportunities for each student. TADA!’s goal is to bring kids together through the magic of musical theater, from New York City, the tri-state region, and around the world.
TADA! Offers 2 Week-Long Online Summer Camps from July 5th through July 16th. Young people will participate in a variety of interactive, fun, online musical theater summer camps for ages 4-5; 6-7; 8-11. Each week, children engage in musical theater training; stay active while at home; receive solo opportunities to be seen and heard; learn vocals and choreography to fun, upbeat songs; experience ensemble-based instruction by professional NYC Teaching Artists and make new friends from across New York City and around the world! Online camps take place on Zoom and culminate in a final sharing for an invited Zoom audience.
TADA! Offers 4 in-person Summer Camp sessions, Monday through Thursday, from July 26th through August 19th. Children, ages 7 to 10, will engage in musical theater training in-person and make new friends at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan. Campers will learn musical theater skills, vocals and choreography to Broadway songs, and take the stage to shine in the spotlight in their final performance! Although there will be no invited audience, the final performance will be recorded to share with families and friends.
TADA! Online Mini-Series will take place every Monday for 4-sessions from July 5th through July 26th for ages 4-5; 6-7 and 8-10. During these online, interactive musical theater classes, students will be introduced to new musical theater skills, learn vocals and choreography to a song from a popular Broadway musical, and play fun theater games with new friends.
TADA! Online Workshops are one-time experiences on Wednesdays from July 7th through July 28th for ages 4-5; 6-7; 8-10; and Middle School. Students will learn music and choreography to a show-stopping number from Broadway musicals like The Lion King, Wicked, Greatest Showman and Hamilton, every week in a 1.5 hour session.
TADA! Online Theater Games is an opportunity to play acting and improv games. This class takes place in a 4-week session every Thursday for 1 hour from July 8th through July 29th for ages 6-7; 8-10. Children will make bold, brave choices, explore new characters, and have a lot of fun through improvisation and ensemble-based theater games.
TADA! Youth Theater believes that no child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. Therefore, TADA! is committed to providing financial assistance and payment plans to families who demonstrate self-expressed need.
For more information on TADA! Youth Theater Summer Camps, Classes and Workshops, including pricing and financial assistance, please visit https://www.tadatheater.com/
Registration is available online, by phone at 212-252-1619 ext. 4. or by email at education@tadatheater.com.
21) TWO RIVER THEATER COMMISSIONED RADIO PLAYS SERIES NOW LIVE
DAVID GREENSPAN, KIMBER LEE, AND NILO CRUZ PEN EXCITING NEW RADIO PLAYS
TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUT 2021
Two River Theater invites audiences to sit back, relax, and listen to three exciting new dramas by some of the country’s most renowned writers, including Obie-award-winning playwright and actor David Greenspan, who adapted Thornton Wilder’s novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey, which Two River premiered in 2018
These three new dramas, set to be released throughout 2021, are a part of a new series called “Radio Plays”, giving audience members a new way to experience work from Two River’s family of artists. Instead of seeing a play, audience members will listen to a play.
Kicking off the series on May 24 is The Memory Motel by David Greenspan. Later this Summer and Fall, two additional Radio Plays will be released by Playwrights Kimber Lee and Nilo Cruz. Kimber Lee, is known for plays such as to the yellow house, tokyo fish story, and brownsville song (b-side for tray) and has won a number of awards including The Bruntwood Prize International Award and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Kimber’s Radio Play is titled antarctica.
ABOUT THE MEMORY MOTEL
THE MEMORY MOTEL
By David Greenspan
Directed by Morgan Green
FREE streaming is available through June 6/2021
Michael S. Michaels returns to a beach resort in order to piece together and better understand the fragments of his past. While he’s there, he encounters a series of eccentric characters with whom he discusses art, philosophy, and the peculiarities of memory. Obie-award-winning playwright and actor David Greenspan (The Bridge of San Luis Rey) returns to Two River with this brand-new radio play crafted with his unique blend of fancy, theatricality, and wit.
Total listening time: 50 minutes
UPCOMING RADIO PLAYS
antarctica
By Kimber Lee
Directed by Neel Keller
Matty wants to do the impossible: become the first woman to traverse Antarctica on foot unaided. On her journey she faces ice storms, frigid temperatures, and constant danger. Even the smallest mistake can mean failure or worse. Written by award-winning playwright Kimber Lee, antarctica delves into where the mind goes under the most extreme conditions.
KISSES THROUGH THE GLASS
By Nilo Cruz
Directed by Liz Diamond
On an American highway from the north to south of nowhere, Trevor Dos Santos and Anabella Landi fix eyes on each other and their attraction is immediate. They take to the road and begin a dance of words, of life, and death. From Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz, Kisses Through the Glass is a tale of two souls on a journey to the end of the world, bursting with music, poetry, and romance.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Closed Captioning and an Audio Spectrum visualizer are available for these performances.
TICKET INFO:
Access to all Radio Plays are FREE. Listening is available through a password protected page on Two River Theater’s website. To receive the login information, patrons must reserve a ticket on tworivertheater.org.
VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF
Friday, June 4
Created and directed by Jonathan Rockefeller
Featuring Music by The Sherman Brothers
with additional songs by A.A. Milne
Performances begin at Theatre Row on October 21, 2021
Pre-Sale Tickets beginning June 1, 2021
To register for the Pre-Sale, or learn more about the show, please visit www.WinnieThePoohShow.com
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