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, July 16, 2023

Sunday Scoop Week of 7/16/23 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

1) Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

2) Toros

3) Unentitled

4) Vermont 

B) Cast Changes

5) Hadestown

C) Extended Runs

6) Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More 

7) Ballet Hispanico Returns to the American Dance Festival
7/21 - 7/22

8) Bloomingdale School of Music Fall Registration for Lessons & Classes

9) Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces What's New: Unplugged

10) BroadwayCon Announces 2023 First Look Lineup

11) Fundaes Arcade New Family Fun Fridays

12) Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Season Continues With Pygmalion
7/24

13) Gingold Theatrical Group Announces Streaming Release of Candida

14) Korean Arts Week Programming
7/19 - 7/22

15) Musical Theatre Radio Announces All-in-One Database

16) NJPAC Upcoming Event
Comedian Hannah Berner 7/20

17) The Sol Project and PlayPenn Partner on Developmental Readings of
Publik Private

18) South Street Seaport Free Talk "Sailing Toward Sustainability"
7/20

19) State Theatre New Jersey Upcoming Event
Free Summer Movie: Minions The Rise of Gru 7/18

20) Surflight Theatre Upcoming Shows & Events

21) The wild project presents Summer Soundstage
Thru 8/2

A) Beginning Performances 


1) Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

A supa awesome laugh-out-loud family adventure! Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father, Flippy, is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity. Still, when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious spin-off series Cat Kid Comic Club, adapted by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, the team that brought you Dog Man: The Musical.

Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St.)
7/21- 8/27
Opening Night 7/30

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit CatKidMusical.com

2) Toros

In TOROS, three international late-20-somethings (and one dying golden retriever) hang out in a garage in Madrid. They smoke pitis, get drunk, argue about the music, and figure out what version of reality to believe in.


McGinn/Cazale Theater (Broadway at 76th St.)

7/18 - 8/13

Opening Night 8/1


For more information or to purchase tickets. visit  www.2ST.com


3) Unentitled


Set in the heady days of late 2008, with the Obama campaign as a backdrop, an upper-middle class African American family wrestles internalized racism, class anxiety, and each other when a sudden job loss and a revelation about their shared past threaten to upend their comfortable lives. Tempers and tensions boil over at a cherished Long Island vacation home that becomes the focal point of an intense family drama.

 

59E59’s Theater B (59 E 59th St.)


For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 59e59.org/shows/show-detail/unentitled



4) Vermont 

Can a young couple solve their marital issues by joining a commune? Set near the end of the peace and love era in 1972, VERMONT is an uproarious comedy about youthful boomers trying to change the world... by totally escaping it.

The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd St.)
7/18 - 7/30
Opening Night 7/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.thirdwing.info 

B) Cast Changes

5) Hadestown

Eva Noblezada will play her final performance as Eurydice on 8/13.

For more information about Hadestown or to purchase tickets, visit  www.hadestown.com

C) Extended Runs


6) Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

Adapted from a vast array of General Eisenhower's memoirs, speeches, and letters, Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground is a candid and fascinating fictional eavesdropping on President Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm. It is 1962 and The New York Times Magazine has published its first list ranking the American Presidents in order of greatness. Pondering his placement on the list, Eisenhower looks back on his life - his Kansas upbringing, his decorated Army career, his victories in World War II, and his two terms as President – contemplating the qualities and adversities that make an American President great.

Theatre at St. Clements (423 W. 46th St.)
Now closing 8/20

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.eisenhowertheplay.com


D) What Else is Happening This Week and More 


7) Ballet Hispánico Returns to 
the American Dance Festival
July 21-22, 2023

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, returns to the American Dance Festival on July 21 & 22, 2023, at 7:30pm. Activities include a post-performance discussion on July 21 and a children’s matinee at 1:00pm on July 22, all taking place in the Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University, Bryan University Science Center, 125 Science Drive, Durham, NC. The company will present a mixed bill curated by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro featuring repertory favorites and two new commissions. Tickets start at $12 and are available here.

In the ADF-commissioned PapagayosOmar Román De Jesús follows a mischievous character who puppeteers humanity while simultaneously scoffing at the people’s plight. Feverishly, the Papagayo dissolves everyday agency in a solvent of absurdity. Checks and balances mutate, seemingly at random. This is a shapeshifting story of power, influence, and identity in the face of unauthorized control. Club Havana is Latin dancing at its best. The intoxicating rhythms of the conga, rumba, mambo, and cha cha are brought to life by choreographer Pedro Ruiz, himself a native of Cuba, as he imagined his very own “Club Havana.” The show will also include William Forsythe’s New Sleep (Duet), which first premiered in 1987 by the San Francisco Ballet, and Línea Recta by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, which premiered at the Apollo Theatre in 2016.

Papagayos – World Premiere
Papagayos follows a mischievous character who puppeteers humanity while simultaneously scoffing at the people's plight. Feverishly, the Papagayo dissolves everyday agency in a solvent of absurdity. Checks and balances mutate, seemingly at random. This is a shapeshifting story of power, influence, and identity in the face of unauthorized control.

New Sleep (Duet) (excerpt)
William Forsythe’s New Sleep (Duet) (1987) — a neoclassical master work scored by composer Thom Willems – demonstrates Forsythe’s ability to deconstruct classical vocabulary and maintain a strict precision without confining the physical expression within the movement. His work was long admired by Ballet Hispánico founder Tina Ramirez who, for many years, sought an opportunity for the Company to present one of his pieces. In honor of Tina, two members of the Company will perform an excerpt from New Sleep (Duet) at each performance. This production of New Sleep (Duet) was made possible by the generous contributions of Gaily and John Beinecke, and Dhuanne and Douglas Tansil.

Club Havana (2000)
One of the company’s signature works, this is Latin dancing at its best. The intoxicating rhythms of the conga, rumba, mambo, and cha cha are brought to life by choreographer Pedro Ruiz, himself a native of Cuba, as he imagined his very own “Club Havana.”

Línea Recta (2016)
From one of today’s most sought-after choreographers comes a powerful and resonant work that explores an intriguing aspect of flamenco dance: the conspicuous absence of physical partnering. While maintaining the integrity and hallmark passion of the genre, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa imagines an original and explosive movement language premised upon the theme of partnership and performed to flamenco guitar by Eric Vaarzon Morel.

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8) Bloomingdale School of Music Announces
Fall Registration for Private Lessons and Classes
Semester Begins September 18, 2023

Bloomingdale School of Music welcomes all students and families to share the music this fall with a diverse set of learning options and events that bring the community together over a shared passion for music. Choose from in-person and virtual private music lessons, group classes, music ensembles, and early childhood classes, and enjoy the free faculty concert series, instrument festivals, student recitals, and more. Bloomingdale is also thrilled to be opening the doors once again to their newly renovated brownstone!

Bloomingdale classes aim to educate students while instilling a sense of fun and passion for self-expression through music. The school offers lessons and classes 7 days a week for over 20 instruments for every type of student at all skill levels. Multiple genres from classical and jazz, to Broadway and pop music, are available. The fall semester begins on September 18, 2023, and enrollment is ongoing. To register and learn more, visit https://www.bsmny.org/fall-2023.

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9) BROADWAY ADVOCACY COALITION PRESENTS
What Now: Unplugged at DROM

The Tony Award-winning non-profit Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) presents “What Now: Unplugged”, a music jam session meets community organizing brainstorm meets late night party. This event and fundraiser will take place at DROM on Monday, July 24 at 7:30 pm.

What Now: Unplugged, an interactive music experience that puts the power of what’s possible back in the hands of the people. With the help of the Liberation Band and Broadway Advocacy Coalition, industry members will come together to create original music (grooves) that tells a new story of where we want the theater industry to go. Bring your voice and your vision, and get ready to activate towards what is possible.

As the Great White Way continues to let down performers of color and many other communities in creating equitable creative and professional spaces, What Now: Unplugged seeks to activate action among these performers through community engagement to organize and  create effective change in the theatre industry.  The mission of this event is to utilize collaboration from a community of creatives in the industry to share how they are directly impacted by inequity on Broadway and, by way of sharing their voice and talents, gather data and inspire steps forward to advocating for change.

To learn more or reserve your ticket, click here.

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10) BROADWAYCON 2023 FIRST LOOK

GIVES FANS AN EXCLUSIVE SHOWCASE OF 

NEW AND EXCITING BROADWAY SHOWS


Friday, July 21, 2023


BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look, treating attendees to an exclusive showcase of performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows of the season. BroadwayCon 2023 First Look will take place Friday, July 21, 2023 at BroadwayCon at the New York Marriott Marquis. Tickets are available now at BroadwayCon.com.


First Look 2023 will feature appearances from BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE SHARK IS BROKEN, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, ROCK & ROLL MAN, HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, DAVID BLAINE PRESENTS ASI WIND'S INNER CIRCLE, TITANIQUE and JUST FOR US.


The BroadwayCon 2023 Schedule can be found at BroadwayCon.com/schedule. Additional programming will be announced at a later date and is subject to change. 


The BroadwayCon 2023 Special Guest lineup can be found at BroadwayCon.com/guests. Additional guests will be announced at a later date.


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11) Fundaes Arcade 
New Family Fridays

609.793.1300

Fundaes Arcade is thrilled to announce the start of Family Fun Fridays on July 14th. Combining the thrill of arcade games with the delightful indulgence of ice cream, this weekly promotion is set to be a highlight for families seeking unforgettable fun!
 
Every Friday, with the purchase of a $25 game card, guests will receive a FREE small ice cream, in either a cup or a cone, adding a delectable twist to their gaming adventure! Family Fun Fridays at Fundaes Arcade guarantees to be a fantastic time for everyone!

For more information visit fundaesarcade.com

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12) GINGOLD THEATRICAL GROUP’S

 

18TH SEASON OF

PROJECT SHAW

 

WILL CONTINUE WITH A SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF

 

BERNARD SHAW’S

PYGMALION


MONDAY JULY 24 AT 7PM

 

AT SYMPHONY SPACE’S

LEONARD NIMOY THALIA THEATRE

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

symphonyspace.org/events/vp-shaws-pygmalion


Gingold Theatrical Group (GTG) (David Staller: Artistic Director, Greg Santos: Managing Producer, Sean Bertrand: Managing Producer Associate) announced today that Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw will continue their 18th season of Project Shaw. Inspired by the works of George Bernard ShawProject Shaw is a special series of play readings that aim to provoke peaceful discussion and activism. Shaw’s Pygmalion will be presented at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) on Monday July 24, 2023, at 7PM. To reserve tickets, visit symphonyspace.org/events/vp-shaws-pygmalion.

Pygmalion, Shaw’s most famous and beloved play, as well as the basis for the musical My Fair Lady, is a rollicking comedy that reminds us of the importance of being as fully connected to both our heads and hearts as we can, and to live our lives as fully as possible. A celebrated professor of phonetics makes a wager that he can pass a bedraggled Cockney flower girl off as a duchess at an ambassador’s garden party by giving her the tools of education. But, before the lessons are over, she has become his teacher, as well: helping him learn to face his emotional self as an aware human. The play is a sharp lampoon of the rigid British class system of the day and a commentary on women’s independence.

Additional readings for the 18th season of Project Shaw will be announced at a later date. This season, every play will be presented in a concert-reading format at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space. Tickets are $40 and will be available for purchase by calling 212-864-5400 or visiting www.symphonyspace.org. Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre is an accessible space. Infra-red hearing devices will also be available. To learn more about Pygmalion, visit gingoldgroup.org/pygmalion.

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13)


ANNOUNCES THE STREAMING RELEASE OF

CANDIDA

AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING JULY 25-30, 2023

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE


Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Founding Artistic Director) announced today that their 2022 production of Candida, one of George Bernard Shaw’s most popular plays, will be available for streaming Tuesday July 25-Sunday July 30, 2023. Directed by David Staller, Bernard Shaw’s Candida began previews on October 5, 2022, and opened October 25, for a run through November 19, 2022, at Theatre Two in Theatre Row and was nominated for the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Play Revival.

CANDIDA: The Romcom That Started It All! This incredibly taut romantic comedy by Bernard Shaw will be reset from London 1895 to Harlem 1929. The Reverend James Morell and his wife Candida live a comfortable life until the young poet, Marchbanks, is taken into their home and challenges everything they’ve built their lives upon. It’s a time of global upheaval as six characters come together on one tumultuous day to redefine not only who they are but also how to launch into their futures in a more fully self-aware way. Written as a lighthearted response to Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, this short but pithy play races along in ever-surprising ways. This is also the play that later inspired the Robert Anderson play, Tea and Sympathy.

Streaming passes for Candida are available for $25 at tinyurl.com/CANDIDA2023.

For more information about Bernard Shaw’s Candida or any of Gingold Theatrical Group’s projects, visit online at www.gingoldgroup.org.


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14) Korean Arts Week Programming
Features More than a Dozen Free Events
July 19-22, 2023

Part of Summer for the City,
The Ultimate New York Festival

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) today announced details for Korean Arts Week presented by SK Group, a celebration of Korean cultural traditions as part of Summer for the City.

Featuring more than a dozen free events, Korean Arts Week celebrates the amazing depth and breadth of Korean culture, bringing together the past, present, and future of Korean arts, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center New York, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Film at Lincoln Center, and the New York Asian Film Festival.

The series showcases some of the country’s most distinctive talents with dance performances, a K-Indie Music Night, visual art exhibitions, iconic DJs, a feature program with the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, wellness events, family programs and much more!

Highlights of Korean Arts Week include:
  • Indie rock n’ roll from Crying NutSay Sue Me, and Yerin Baek
  • WAVE art exhibit, a takeover of the digital wall at The Atrium by Seoul-based d'strict
  • Three K-pop-themed Silent Discos led by epic Korean American DJs
  • Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra’s “Tribute to Korea” with flutist Jasmine Choi and composer/haegeum player Soo Yeon Lyuh conducted by Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Louis Langrée.
  • A Musical Theatre Storytime for families hosted by Helen Park, the Tony Award-nominated composer of Broadway's KPOP
  • Screening of Bong Joon Ho’s 2006 acclaimed horror film The Host
  • Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre’s One Dance by Sejong Center
  • Rockefeller Center will celebrate Korean culture this summer through contemporary and modern art, fashion, music, and gastronomy.

Performance Schedule (subject to change):

July 19-22, 2023
David Rubenstein Atrium
Brace yourself for an unparalleled immersive experience, brought to you by the forefront of digital design: d'strict, a Seoul-based company renowned for its mesmerizing public media art projects that have stunned audiences worldwide. WAVE will send you on a thrilling ride through a paradoxical wave that crashes and roars, appearing to engulf everything in its path, but ultimately restrained within an otherworldly space. The screen serves as a huge transparent aquarium, providing a front-row view of the endlessly undulating waves within the virtual space.
Admission is FREE and tickets are not required.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11:30 am
The Garden at Damrosch Park
Lincoln Center’s Family Programming takes center stage at Summer for the City with this outdoor series of family-friendly weekday morning Storytime sessions, intended to energize families and foster an early love for the arts. Curated by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, each Storytime event features narratives all ages will enjoy. This Musical Theatre Storytime is hosted by Helen Park, composer of Broadway's KPOP.
This event is FREE and General Admission, first-come, first-served.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Damrosch Park
Join Seoul punk and indie rock pioneers Crying Nut and Busan surf-rock indie band Say Sue Me for an energetic taste of Korean rock n roll, curated by the Korean Cultural Center New York. Crying Nut became a household name in South Korea following their performances at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and Say Sue Me won Best Modern Rock Album and Best Modern Rock Song at the 2019 Korean Music Awards. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see both bands perform in New York City. The evenings will also be available via livestream for those who can’t make it in person!
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:00 pm
The Dance Floor
We kick off Korean Arts Week with a K-pop dance party from BIAS NYC. Co-founded by Sammy Kim and Julian Tong, the group's goal is to provide dance music, entertainment, and a safe space for the K-pop fandom to log off the internet. Step into the physical world, creating deeper in-person connections about what compels us and connects us in this world. And that’s what K-pop does—bring people together. Join us for a safe, freeing evening integrating club music with K-pop—a night sure to delight!
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 2:00pm
David H. Koch Theater
One Dance (Il-mu) has been described as “a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary dance that reflects the times we live in.” It’s a modern interpretation of ceremonial dance from traditional Jongmyo Jeryeak (Korean court music), designated as “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by both the Korean government and UNESCO. A performance of “Il-mu,” originally played in a formation of several rows and columns of dancers, is recreated by Korean traditional dance choreographer Hyejin Jung (Artistic Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre) in collaboration with modern dance choreographers Sung Hoon Kim and Jae Duk Kim. A classic yet contemporary reinterpretation of ceremonial Korean traditional dance, the performance features a large formation and picturesque stage that creates a sense of grandeur, harmony, and balance. Kuho Jung, a Creative Director who has made a name for himself in fashion and the arts, offers his audience a compelling mise-en-scène that captures the essence of K-Arts in a feast for the eyes and the soul.
Tickets start at $30 and are available online here, at the Box Office at 63rd and Columbus, or by phone at 212-496-0600.

Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Damrosch Park
Two-time winner of Best Pop Album at the Korean Music Awards, South Korean singer-songwriter Yerin Baek arrives at Lincoln Center to deliver a night to remember, curated by the Korean Cultural Center New York. Formerly part of the K-pop duo 15&, Yerin is lauded for her unique and awe-inspiring vocals. A solo singer-songwriter, her warm voice and persona spreads genuine and far-reaching comfort, sympathy, hope, and love to fans across the globe. The evening will include popular songs from her albums FRANK, Bye bye my blue, Our love is great, Every letter I sent you, and tellusboutyourself, as well as selections from her newest release and her first cover album, Love, Yerin. Offering a mix of soul to R&B, dream pop to grunge rock, Baek’s music consistently defies expectations—she will enthrall you with her ethereal vocal stylings!

Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 9:00 pm
The Dance Floor
Beat the heat and immerse yourself in the beat this summer! As a child, New York-based Korean American DJ Peach loved music and sang opera. As an adult, she became an auditor at a public accounting firm until she changed careers in 2019, to become a DJ full-time. With a set list of songs featuring K-pop’s hottest artists and groups, DJ Peach will bring the beats!
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Hearst Plaza
In partnership with Lincoln Center, PEN America convenes a roster of leading NYC-based Korean-American writers and artists. The conversation will explore what fuels their creative practice, their relationship with South Korea's growing global cultural influence, and the role that Korean-American traditions and history have on their body of work. The discussion will also examine the ways in which the Korean diaspora and the broader Asian-American community have responded to the current wave of anti-Asian-American racism and violence. Over the last 100 years, PEN America has mobilized countless writers, activists, and public intellectuals in the fight to defend free expression and the open exchange of ideas. A roster of speakers and attendees for this event will be announced shortly.
This event is FREE and General Admission, first-come, first-served.

Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
The innovative trio Dongyang Gozupa blends the national folk songs known as gugak with prog rock, experimental music, and heavy metal with a completely unique, modern-meets-traditional post rock combo of bass guitar, drum kit, and the Korean traditional hammered dulcimer called the yanggeum. The result is a thrillingly fast-paced, bombastic wall of percussive sound that defies easy pigeonholing. Open-minded listeners will find the band's 2022 sophomore album, KYUL, to be a treasure trove packed with aggressive shredding, instrumental flights of fancy and original compositions constructed with enrapturing complexity.
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Damrosch Park
Bong followed his critically acclaimed Memories of Murder with this Seoul-set giant monster spectacle starring Song Kang Ho and Bae Doona. After an enormous amphibious mutant—rendered as alternately chaotic, lethal, and clumsy—emerges from the Han River and begins attacking the city, a young girl is carried away by the beast; in response, her family members do everything in their power to rescue her from its clutches. A high-concept disaster film and then some, The Host took inspiration from a real incident from 2000, in which a Korean mortician was ordered by the U.S. military to illegally dump formaldehyde and gives ample space to shrewdly satirize national and foreign bodies in crisis—from inept and uncaring governments to self-righteous protesters. An NYFF44 selection and part of the New York Asian Film Festival taking place from July 14-30, 2023 at Film at Lincoln Center, co-presented by NYAFF and Film at Lincoln Center.

Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:00 pm
The Dance Floor
Bounce to K-pop spun by Gamma Vibes, a New York–based electronic producer, DJ, and vibraphonist from Korea who started learning the piano at five and developed a passion for percussion at fifteen. She became fascinated with playing jazz vibraphone before graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2011. Gamma Vibes returns to Lincoln Center after performances in 2021 and 2022, presented by the Korean Cultural Center. In January 2022, she debuted inside the Metaverse for Samsung’s “837x” grand opening, and last March, she performed live at South by Southwest. She has worked with such legendary artists as two-time Grammy Award winner Richard Stoltzman, two-time Latin Grammy Award winner Eddie Gomez, and legendary drummer Steve Gadd. She brings organic originality to every performance, using the rare electronic vibraphone, partnered with contemporary synthesis. Join us for a night of K-pop infused beats!
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 am
Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall
Find stillness and clarity at the start of your Saturday with an hour of guided meditation led by Corinna da Fonseca Wollheim, set to a soulful performance of Korean traditional music by Dooyi Yoon Sook Park on gayageum, Jung Bae Park on danso, and Vong Pak on janggo. Explore a deeper connection to silence and sound through a simple mindfulness practice designed to open the heart and the ear so that you can float into your weekend refreshed and recentered. The session concludes with a short Q&A with performers and participants.
This event is FREE and General Admission, first-come, first-served.

Saturday, July 22 Pre-show Family Workshop at 11:00 am
From the Heart of Korea at 12:00 pm
Hess Grand Promenade, David Geffen Hall
Join an interactive, creative Pre-Show Family Workshop led by Lincoln Center Teaching Artists! Open to visitors of all ages and ability levels.
This event is FREE and General Admission, first-come, first-served.

Saturday, July 22 at 12:00 pm
Hess Grand Promenade, David Geffen Hall
Experience the lively and captivating beauty of Korean traditional dance and music in a special Korean Arts Week event perfect for the whole family! KTMDC Dance Company, under the direction of Yusun Kang, will bring this unforgettable cultural experience and will transport you to a world of ancient Korean tradition and modern interpretation. Through elegant costumes, complex footwork, and dynamic rhythms, performers showcase the rich cultural heritage of Korea with their dynamic movements and graceful gestures, leaving a lasting impression on all who attend. Before the show, join us for an interactive, creative Pre-Show Family Workshop led by Lincoln Center Teaching Artists! Open to visitors of all ages and ability levels who are excited and curious to explore art-making inspired by the performance.
This event is FREE and General Admission, first-come, first-served.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Damrosch Park
Louis Langrée, conductor
Jasmine Choi, flute
Soo Yeon Lyuh, haegeum
Trad (arr Jisoo Lee) Arirang
W. A. Mozart Concerto for Flute No. 2 in D major
Soo Yeon Lyuh Dudurim
L. v. Beethoven Symphony No. 7
This year's series of concerts from the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra kicks off with a free outdoor concert in Damrosch Park as part of Summer for the City’s Korean Arts Week, conducted by Louis Langrée. The opening program includes an orchestral arrangement of the Korean folk song Arirang, Soo Yeon Lyuh's Dudurim with the composer also performing on haegeum, and Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 for Flute featuring celebrated Korean flutist and Orchestra member Jasmine Choi. Beethoven's thrilling Symphony No. 7 rounds out the program.
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
Gray by Silver is a four-piece combo of piano, vocals, percussion, strings, and junggeum bamboo flute. The band finds equal inspiration from contemporary western classical, indigenous folk song, modern jazz, and new age instrumentals. Their latest album, 2021's The Song of Ethnic, features intricately rendered arrangements of traditional vernacular tunes, Asian nursery rhymes and original compositions by the group's lead pianist HanBin Lee. Easily accessible and beautifully executed, Gray by Silver presents music that is unmistakable in its Korean identity but global in its aspirations. The quartet's U.S. debut is part of Lincoln Center's continuing celebration of the spectrum of Korean performing arts, Korean Arts Week.
There are two ways to access this FREE event: 1. General Admission, first-come, first-served. 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.

July through August
Rockefeller Center
This summer, New Yorkers will be invited to celebrate Korean culture, art, cuisine, fashion, and music at Rockefeller Center. The celebration will culminate in a week of festivities which will be held from July 19 to 23 and will include special events, offerings, and pop-ups in collaboration with retailers at Rockefeller Center. Beginning June 8, Johyun Gallery, the leading art gallery in Busan, Korea, will present Origin, Emergence, Return which will focus on emerging and younger Korean artists.

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15) Musical Theatre Radio Announces 
All-in-One Database

For lovers of musical theatre, finding information on what and where productions are happening can require many searches online. The bigger productions in the larger cities will always come to the top of the search, but if you are looking to support school productions, community theatres, or new works, the search can be difficult, bordering on next to impossible. Using keywords in ‘Wanna See A Musical?’, people can search for productions by city, province, state, country, venue, show, or specific keywords (ie new-musical, fringe, childrens-musical, etc). 

WHAT: Musical Theatre Radio presents a new feature ‘Wanna See A Musical?” all-in-one database for finding and promoting musicals 

INFO LINK: www.musicaltheatreradio.com/wannaseeamusical

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16)  COMEDIAN HANNAH BERNER COMES TO NJPAC
 
Thursday, July 20, 8:00 PM
Tickets: $43.50
 
NJPAC
Victoria Theater
Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedian and actress, Hannah Berner who will bring the audience to roaring laugher on Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM.

One of Just for Laugh’s 2022 New Faces, the fearlessly funny Hannah Berner emerged on the comedy scene via social media—directing, editing and acting in videos on Instagram and writing hilarious viral tweets. Fans are obsessed with her two podcasts, Giggly Squad and Berning In Hell, with over 20 million downloads. She was a cohost on Bravo’s Chat Room, as well as a member of Bravo’s Summer House for three seasons. She currently performs standup in NYC and at clubs and theaters all around the country.
 
Tickets to see Hannah Berner on Thursday, July 20th  go on-sale Friday, March 31, at 10:00 am, reserve tickets early by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.

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17) THE SOL PROJECT & PLAYPENN

WILL PARTNER ON DEVELOPMENTAL READINGS OF

 

PUBLIK PRIVATE

A NEW PLAY

BY EPPCHEZ YO-SÍ YES

 

IN PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK THIS SUMMER


After a year of partnership discussions, The Sol Project and PlayPenn are proud to announce a joint project that serves the missions of both organizations. The organizations will partner on two developmental readings of the new bilingual play Publik Private by eppchez yo-sí yes.

 

The Sol Project and PlayPenn began discussions about a collaboration in 2022, after Associate Artistic Director Santiago Iacinti participated in that year’s SolFest. As part of The Sol Project’s efforts to support Latiné voices in the theater across the country, The Sol Project is excited to work with the vibrant theater community in Philadelphia for the first time and support the work of a Philadelphia-based playwright, eppchez yo-sí yes, and their new play Publik Private.

 

Some private things have to be made public if we want to live—in the way that our bodies become public when we go outside, where we will be perceived. Publik Private grapples with the past, as the protagonist attempts to reconcile their ancestors’ own gender expansiveness with the roles those same ancestors played in erasing queerness through colonization and genocide.

 

Through collaboration with PlayPenn and The Sol Project, this play has been expanded from a solo performance piece to a three-person cast. The first reading will receive a week-long, 29-hour development process. After the reading in Philadelphia, a post-show conversation will take place with the playwright and audience for questions and feedback that can be incorporated into the play in advance of the New York reading. 


The first reading will take place in The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake (302 S. Hicks Street. Philadelphia, PA 19102) at 2 p.m. on July 23. The team includes Santiago Iacinti (Director), Santiago Tonauac Castro (Dramaturg), Melody Wong (Stage Manager), Brenna Geffers (Casting), Xavier Chenet-Smith (Performer 1), Han Van Sciver (Performer 2), Ximena Violante (Performer 3), and Gabriela Pereira Dupont (Stage Directions). The reading will be open to the public free of charge and seats can be reserved now (RSVP HERE).

 

The second reading is set for late August as part of the sixth annual SolFest, The Sol Project's Latiné Theater Festival, produced in partnership with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. The reading will take place in Pregones/PRTT’s space in Midtown Manhattan (304 West 47th Street). The annual festival features new work by Latiné playwrights that reflects the diaspora of Latinidad. Santiago Iancinti will return to direct. Cast and ticket information for the New York reading will be announced at a later date.


For more information, please visit www.playpenn.org or www.solproject.org.


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18) South Street Seaport Museum
Presents
Sailing Toward Sustainability
July 20, 2023 at 5:30pm

South Street Seaport Museum presents a free talk: Sailing Toward Sustainability aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertreeon Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 5:30pm. Join the Seaport Museum and educator Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer for a timely conversation centered around the environment, the ocean, and travel––all themes from his latest book Trade WindsA Sailing Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shippingseaportmuseum.org/towards-sustainability
 
During this event, Dr. De Beukelaer will delve into his 150-day transatlantic voyage covering 14,000 nautical miles aboard the 1920 gaff schooner Avontuur, which has been traversing the Atlantic effectively emission-free since 2016, while carrying goods sustainably. He will also shed light on the efforts made by the shipping industry to reduce carbon emissions, set against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis.
 
Moreover, Dr. De Beukelaer will share invaluable insights gained from the recent negotiations held by the International Maritime Organization––a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for safeguarding shipping, ensuring its safety and security, and curbing marine and atmospheric pollution caused by ships.
 
Registration is encouraged for this free event but walk ups will be accommodated as possible. A Q&A, book signing, and complimentary toast with wine or sparkling water will follow the presentation. 
 
Trade Winds will be available for purchase at the event aboard Wavertree.

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19) State Theatre New Jersey
Upcoming Event:

Free Summer Movie
Minions The Rise of Gru

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM

15 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ

For more information or to reserve free tickets, www.stnj.org/events/detail/minions-rise-of-gru

For more information about other upcoming shows and events at State Theatre New Jersey or to purchase tickets. visit www.stnj.org/events-tickets

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20) Surflight Theatre
Upcoming Shows & Events

201 Engleside Ave.
Beach Haven, NJ 

Mary Poppins Jr
July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 6:00pm

Your favorite children's story with our own twist. An enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable
songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Geared for children 3-10.

Mike Marino for President 2024
July 23 at 8:30pm

Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – is one of the
most loved comedians of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club, theatre, casino and event
center from New York to Los Angeles and around the world. Mike has also shared the stage with some of the
biggest names in the business.

Xtreme Queen
July 24 at 5:00 and 8:00pm

This extraordinary Queen Tribute Band catapults Queen’s music to life. Xtreme Queen is a spectacular live-
performance experience for Queen fans of all ages! Xtreme Queen is the only Queen Tribute Band that reproduces in full detail, the legendary 1985 LIVE AID performance as part of every concert! Whatever it is,
the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

For more information about these or other upcoming shows and events at Surflight Theatre or to purchase tickets, visit www.surflight.org

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21) the wild project Announces
SOUND STAGE SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE
Wednesdays in July & August 2023

the wild project will present the 2nd annual Sound Stage this July and August. Sound Stage is a performance initiative that gives the stage back to the community, keeping the spirit of live entertainment strong in the post-pandemic era. There’s a certain quality that intimate shows offer, and there’s power when audiences can actually see and feel the artists up close at the wild project's  89-seat theater. This initiative is about the communal connection between people and artmaking. New York City is home to an amazing artist community, and that community has uniquely talented people, some of whom you may know, and some of whom you definitely want to find out about.

Sound Stage @ wild project, launched in 2022, annually presents intimate performances between July & August. This year’s lineup features musicians, comedians, and poets from around the country. The artists were selected by Brooklyn based artist and organizer Cyrus Aaron, the curator-in-residence for Sound Stage.

All Sound Stage performances occur at the wild project, 195 E. 3rd Street NYC. Doors open at 7:00 PM with show time at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $25 general admission or buy a Sound Stage pass for $75 at www.thewildproject.org

The 2023 Sound Stage lineup includes:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12:
Showstoppers featuring Marla Lou and The Incredible Drunkertons


WEDNESDAY, JULY 19:
Hip Hop Reigns featuring Joel Leon with Arthur Lewis, and JusB


WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
Soundscape featuring Zamy Maa and Isa Reyes


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2:
Hear My Call featuring Jeanette Berry and Zaniah


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