Sunday Scoop Week of 7/30/23 What's Happening This Week and More

What's Happening This Week and More 

1) Antonio Diaz "El Magi Pop" to Make US TV Debut on NBC's Today Show Tomorrow

2) Ballet Hispanico Presents BHdos: Guajira

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3) Bonnie & Clyde West End Cast Recording Now Available

4) Broadway.com Launches "Broadway Guide"

5) Centenary Stage Co. Adds Family Matinee Performance of Seussical 

8/10 at  10:00 AM

                               

6) Emerson Resort & Spa Debuts New Kaleidoshow

7) Jaime Lozano & The Familia to Perform Songs by an Immigrant in Concert

at Lincoln Center 8/4

8) George Street Playhouse Announces 2023/2024 Season

9) The Shark is Broken Rush and Digital Lottery Policy 

10) Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story - A New Podcast Debuts

11) State Theatre of New Jersey Upcoming Shows & Events

12) Summer Fun in Bronx Little Italy

13) Surflight Theater Upcoming Shows & Events

14) The Tank Announces 20th Anniversary Fall Core Productions

1) EUROPE’S TOP ILLUSIONIST

ANTONIO DÍAZ

“EL MAGO POP”

TO PERFORM A PHYSICS-DEFYING, MIND-

BENDING FEAT

ON NBC’S “TODAY SHOW”

 

THIS APPEARANCE MARKS HIS U.S. NATIONAL 

TELEVISION DEBUT

AIRING LIVE ON

MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023

JUST WEEKS BEFORE HE BECOMES

THE YOUNGEST ILLUSIONIST

EVER TO PERFORM HIS OWN SHOW 

ON BROADWAY

 

HIS EPONYMOUS SOLO SHOW

“EL MAGO POP”

BEGINS PERFORMANCES ON

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023

AT THE ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE

Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced, announced today that he will make his national television debut on NBC “Today” on Monday, July 31st where he will perform a physics-defying feat live on the iconic Rockefeller Center Plaza during the 8:00AM ET hour.

Just weeks after his appearance on “Today,” he will make his highly anticipated Broadway debut with a special version of his wildly successful, eponymous show, El Mago Pop. Beginning performances on Thursday, August 17, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W. 47th Street, New York), this strictly limited engagement will disappear after just two weeks. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained by visiting elmagopop.com or telecharge.com.

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2) Ballet Hispánico presents BHdos: Guajira

New Victory Dance: Program D

August 3, 2023 at 7pm

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, presents BHdos: Guajira as part of the New Victory Dance: Program D on August 3, 2023 at 7pm at The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios, 222 W 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased at https://www.newvictory.org/tickets-and-events/2324-live-performance-new-victory-dance-program-a/.

Ballet Hispánico presents BHdos: Guajira

This ballet with a Latin beat is inspired by choreographer Pedro Ruiz’s memories of his childhood in the Cuban countryside, reflecting both the beauty and the struggle of peasant life, set to a blend of Afro-Cuban and flamenco music.

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3) BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL

WEST END CAST RECORDING RELEASED

The West End Cast Recording of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL was recently released through Broadway Records.

Recorded at Livingston Studios in London, the recording features Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie Parker), Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde Barrow), George Maguire (Buck Barrow), Jodie Steele (Blanche Barrow) and the full West End cast.

Fan-favourite and winner of Best New Musical (What’sOnStage Awards 2023) Bonnie & Clyde The Musical is the story of two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere who became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure - and each other. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.

For more information, visit broadwayrecords.com

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4) Broadway.com Launches “Broadway Guide,” Offering Comprehensive Visitor and Show Guides Suited for Every Kind of Broadway Theatergoer

From Introductory Guides to Broadway, Best Shows for Kids, Insider’s Tips, Best Selling Shows, and so much more, Broadway.com Introduces Various Themed Guides to Provide a Collection of Helpful Information for NYC Visitors and New Yorkers to Experience the Best of Broadway 

As the premiere website for Broadway tickets, news, and Emmy-Award winning content, Broadway.com introduces “Broadway Guide,” adding to its already robust editorial coverage. “Broadway Guide” is a new comprehensive and authoritative resource for both tourists and locals who are planning a trip to Broadway or simply choosing a show.

Current “Broadway Guides” includes:

 

1.      The Best Shows to See in July 2023

2.      An Introductory Guide to Broadway

3.      The Best Broadway Shows For Kids in 2023

4.      A Guide to Broadway Stage Doors

5.      The Best Broadway Attractions

6.      Celebrities on the Broadway Stage

7.      Most Popular Broadway Shows with Audiences

8.      Best Selling Broadway Shows

9.      Broadway Shows Closing Soon

10.  Introduction to Broadway Lotteries

 

Additional Guides will roll out throughout the year, including seasonal content to help Broadway.com visitors with their Broadway and New York City experience. 

 

For more information, visit www.broadway.com/broadway-guide.

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5) CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY ADDS FAMILY MATINEE PERFORMANCE FOR 

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Centenary Stage Company opens their final Musical theatre event of their 2023 Summerfest, this Thursday July 27 with Seussical the Musical. CSC has just added another performance, now on sale for the general public on Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM. This performance, which was originally only open to groups from summer camps, is now on sale to all patrons. The earlier matinee is scheduled to accommodate families who prefer to see performances earlier in the day, rather than in the evenings.

Performances for Seussical will run July 27 – August 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. Tickets range from $25.50 - $29.50 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, and children under 12 for select performances. The Summerfest musicals also feature family night on Thursday evening performances, with Buy One, Get One ticket special beginning at 5:30 PM in person at the box office. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical™, features a book and music by Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime). Co-Conceived by Ahrens, Flaherty, and Eric Idle and based on the Works of Dr. Seuss, Seussical™ is a journey through the stories of Dr. Seuss featuring the plots form Horton Hears a Who, The Cat in the Hat, and Horton Hatches the Egg. Audiences can expect to see well-known characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and Jojo – the smallest Who of all.

The Cat in the Hat serves as the narrator and tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Performance dates and times for Seussical are Thursdays, July 27 and August 3 at 7:30 pm; Fridays, July 28 and August 4 at 8:00 pm; Saturdays, July 29 and August 5 at 8:00 pm; and Sundays, July 30 and August 6 at 2:00 pm with one additional Matinee at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 2. Tickets range from $25.50 - $29.50 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, and children under 12 for select performances and Thursday evening performances. Seussical™ Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

For more information or to reserve tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and special offers.

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6) Emerson Resort & Spa's 

World's Largest Kaleidoscope 

Debuts a New "Kaleidoshow," 

The Earth Laughs in Flowers

The World’s Largest Kaleidoscope is located at the Emerson Resort & Spa in the Catskill Mountains which recently celebrated their 27^th year and is debuting a brand new “kaleidoshow”, The Earth Laughs in Flowers, just in time for summer 2023.

 

The Earth Laughs in Flowers is a homage to the Emerson Resort & Spa’s namesake, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and his 1836 essay Nature. The essay, which was inspired by the serene beauty of the Catskills, prompted the American Conservation Movement, and led to the establishment of the 600-square-mile Catskill Forest Preserve that surrounds the Emerson Resort & Spa.

 

Created entirely in-house, the family-friendly “kaleidoshow” is free for guests under 12 years old and boasts nearly 500 photo and video images of flora, fauna, architecture, and panoramic Catskill vistas. The music that plays behind the colorful show was also composed, performed, and recorded by staff. Since the grand opening in 1996, this is only the second new “kaleidoshow” to be introduced.  

 

Originating in the 1800’s, the grain silo that holds the Kaleidoscope was once part of a family farm that sat on the land now home to the Emerson Resort & Spa. More than a century later, Emerson co-founders Emily H. Fisher and Dean Gitter purchased the farmlands and decided to build a tourist destination to help boost the economy and provide a source of jobs for the area. From there, construction began on the 65-foot high, 18-foot-wide silo that includes specially designed seating, allowing 30 viewers at a time to view the show. The Kaleidoscope features an intricate 37.5 foot tall, three mirror system, weighs two-and-a-half tons, and can reflect over 254 images at a time, creating an illusion of more than 3,000 images on a 50-foot virtual sphere.

 

Guinness World Records certified the Kaleidoscope as “The World’s Largest Kaleidoscope” in 1997, and to this day, the resort property highlights the spectacle in many ways. Nestled in the Catskills and about a two-hour drive from NYC, the Emerson is closeby breathtaking hiking and biking trails, ski slopes, and much more that inspire their nature-based “kaleidoshows”. The resort itself features 53 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant Woodnotes Grille, dog-friendly amenities, a Spa, and the Emerson Shops. The Kaleidostore, located in the shops, is one of the few brick-and-mortar shops left in the country specifically dedicated to the sale of kaleidoscopes, including many unique and one-of-a-kind scopes.

For more information, visit emersonresort.com

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7) Jaime Lozano & The Familia to perform Songs by an Immigrant in Concert

at Lincoln Center as Part of Residency

on Friday, August 4th, 7:30pm  

Jaime Lozano returns to Lincoln Center for the second concert of his residency at the David Rubenstein Atrium to share stories and songs from his multiple projects as he prepares his upcoming album “Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2.”  The show will take place on Friday, August 4th, 7:30pm at the David Rubenstein Atrium.

Joining Lozano, as usual, will be his Familia, featuring: Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls), Mayelah Barrera (El Otro Oz), Florencia Cuenca (Desaparecidas), Matías De La Flor (Camelot), Robi Hager (Spring Awakening), Mauricio Martínez (ON YOUR FEET!), Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story), and Marina Pires (ON YOUR FEET!).

Lozano honestly portrays the challenges of the first- and second-generation middle class U.S. immigrant experience: finding a new home, learning a new language, dealing with discrimination, pursuing the American Dream, and searching for ways to build bridges instead of walls. Lozano, both the evening's conductor and creator, will be joined onstage by his Familia, an all-star Latine lineup of Broadway and Off-Broadway performers.

Jaime Lozano’s  Songs by an Immigrant

Friday, August 4th, 7:30pm  (doors open at 7 pm) 

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

This event is free and open to the public. Seating and entry are first-come, first-served; the line will form at the Atrium’s entrance on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd Street.  

For more information visit www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/jaime-lozano-andamp-the-familia-130 

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8) George Street Playhouse Announces Its 50th Season

George Street Playhouse has announced its 2023-24 productions. This golden anniversary year will mark the 50th season for the award-winning theater company, with performances at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, NJ. The season will include five productions, with three world premieres. Subscriptions are on sale now.

The season kicks off on September 26, 2023 with The Pianist, brilliantly adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright and director Emily Mann. Based on the book of the same name by Wladyslaw Szpilman, The Pianist is Szpilman’s harrowing account of the annihilation of Jewish life in Warsaw during World War II and his remarkable survival through the transcendent power of music.

His memoir inspired an Oscar-winning film – and now Mann has crafted an innovative, immersive play with music that delivers this terrifying and triumphant tale with soul-shaking power and thrilling theatrical immediacy. The play runs through October 22, 2023.

In another work by Mann, Having Our Say is an enthralling full-length play based on the bestselling book by Sarah (Sadie) Delany and Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany. This powerful production revolves around the remarkable lives of the African American Delany sisters, who both surpass the age of 100. Their extraordinary journey unfolds as they share their personal experiences, which include growing up as the daughters of a former slave who became a respected professor, establishing successful careers, and integrating a New York suburb. The

play is directed by Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue, The Nina Simone Musical).

During its celebrated run on Broadway, Having Our Say captivated audiences and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. Through this powerful adaptation of the Delany sisters' book, audiences are invited to witness a compelling tale that transcends race and gender, offering a profound reflection on American history as seen through the eyes of two unforgettable women. Having Our Say runs from November 28, 2023 through December 17, 2023.

The season continues with the world premiere of Ibsen's Ghost, written by Charles Busch and directed by Carl Andress.

Based on a few irrefutable facts, Ibsen's Ghost tells a tall (and hilarious) tale of the legendary Norwegian playwright's wife, Suzannah, the week after the great man’s state funeral. A fierce keeper of the flame, Suzannah is confronted with a series of predicaments: her husband’s long-lost illegitimate son, his former protegee peddling a libelous diary, and an enigmatic rodent exterminator known as the Rat Wife. This is the play Ibsen never wrote but with more laughs

and a happy ending.

In an all-new piece written for the stage by #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian (“The Flight Attendant,” “Hour of the Witch”), The Club will have its premiere engagement at George Street Playhouse from February 27, 2024 through March 17, 2024. It will be directed by longtime GSP Artistic Director David Saint, who marked his 25th year with the theater this past season.

In The Club, three married couples collide in a suburban living room one autumn Sunday – what they think is a refuge from the rock ’n’ roll turbulence outside their neighborhood – only to discover there’s no escape from the era’s cultural upheaval.

The play is rich with biting wit and startling twists as it explores racism, marriage, and the lies we tell ourselves daily. And though the play is set in 1968, it’s eerily timely.

The final production will be the musical, Tick, Tick ... Boom. Tick, Tick...Boom, is the captivating musical masterpiece by the late, great Jonathan Larson (RENT). Set in the bustling streets of New York City, this electrifying production ignites the stage with raw emotion and unyielding passion.

Follow the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time.

With an energetic and eclectic score that seamlessly blends rock, pop, and musical theater, Tick, Tick...Boom pulses with vibrant melodies and poignant lyrics. It's a celebration of the human spirit, a battle cry for anyone who has ever dared to chase their dreams, and a heartfelt tribute to Larson's own artistic journey. Tick, Tick ... Boom runs from April 23, 2024 through May 19, 2024

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9) THE SHARK IS BROKEN

announces IN PERSON $30 RUSH TICKETS AND $46 TELECHARGE DIGITAL LOTTERY

THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES COMEDY ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE ICONIC BLOCKBUSTER JAWS OPENS AUGUST 10, 2023 

FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED 16-WEEK ENGAGEMENT

The Tony-Award winning team of Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis, and GFour Productions are delighted to announce Digital Lottery and Rush policies for THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway. 

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Telecharge Digital Lottery provides theatregoers wide access to affordable tickets through multiple social media networks. Entries for THE SHARK IS BROKEN’s digital lottery start at 12 AM, 1 day before the performance, and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Winners have 5 hours to complete their purchase and may buy up to 2 tickets at $46 each. Visit rush.telecharge.com to enter and to check your results.

 

A limited number of THE SHARK IS BROKEN $30 rush tickets (including service charge) will also be available for purchase in-person at the Golden Theatre box office (252 West 45th Street), beginning at 10am for that day's performance only. Maximum two tickets per person. Rush tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered at all performances. Rush seating locations will be determined at the discretion of the box office.

 

THE SHARK IS BROKEN stars two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock) as Richard Dreyfuss, Colin Donnell (Anything Goes, “Chicago Med”) as Roy Scheider, and Ian Shaw who will make his Broadway debut portraying his father Robert Shaw, who played “Quint” in JAWS.  Co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this new Olivier Award-nominated comedy imagines what happened on board “The Orca” when the cameras stopped rolling during the filming of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster, JAWS. 

 

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming on JAWS is delayed…again. The film’s lead actors—theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider—are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.

Tickets for THE SHARK IS BROKEN are available at Telecharge.com (212.239.6200) and at the John Golden Theatre box office (252 West 45th Street).  Tickets range from $49 - $119 (including $2 facility fee) during the specially priced preview performances.  The playing schedule for THE SHARK IS BROKEN is as follows: Monday – Saturday at 8pm, with matinees on Saturday at 2pm.  Please note: There will be an added 2pm matinee on Wednesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 9.  Beginning Friday, August 11, the performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 8pm, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 3pm.  Please note:  There will be no matinee on Sunday, August 13.

For more information, visit TheSharkIsBroken.com

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10) STAGE COMBAT: A Mental Health Story   Empowering actors to navigate the demanding nature of theater with resilience and confidence. HAYWOOD PRODUCTION, LLC Proudly presents a new podcast STAGE COMBAT: A Mental Health Story Featuring and Directed by Sean Hayden

Haywood Productions, LLC is pleased to announce the second season of the groundbreaking podcast series about a leading actor who experiences a mental health crisis at one of the most powerful theatres in the country: The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Telling his own story, Sean Hayden directs the “riveting series” according to On Stage Blog, and Boy Culture confirms it is “a compelling story”. Listen to Season One now on Apple Podcasts and explosive new episodes when Season II begins July 25, 2023. 

In 2019, Sean Hayden thought he had booked the role of his dreams at the prestigious Goodspeed in its production of "Billy Elliot, The Musical." As he drove over the Connecticut River and laid his eyes on the fairy tale Opera House for the first time, Sean had no idea what would be looming behind its doors. "Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story" takes the listener into the insular world of the theatre industry in which the unspoken rule is, “You are not supposed to speak up. Or there will be consequences.” If you thought all the drama happens on stage, wait until you hear what happens after the curtain closes in this immersive listening experience. In a unique format, each episode is followed by a short “post-show talk back” with Sean and a mental health professional. Together they unpack the issues presented in the episode in provocative conversations about mental health and the theatre industry. 

 

Season One of Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story showed the listener, moment by moment, how a mental health crisis happened at the Goodspeed Opera House.  In Season Two, the listener will experience the fallout from that mental health crisis in an epic eleven-episode arc of Sean Hayden’s mental health journey.

 

With the Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story Podcast, Sean aims to underscore the importance of raising awareness and providing support for the mental well-being of actors and theater staff. By fostering a culture of compassion, understanding, and accessible resources, we can empower actors to navigate the demanding nature of theater with resilience and confidence.

 

Listen to Season One now on Apple Podcasts. Season II began on July 25, 2023. NEW EPISODES DROP ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS!

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11) State Theatre New Jersey 

Upcoming Shows & Events

State Theatre New Jersey

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 

www.stnj.org

Friday August 4, 2023, 8:00 PM

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Saturday August 5, 2023, 8:00 PM

Grease Sing-A-Long 

Calling all Pink Ladies and T-Birds, its time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Grease! Join a sing-a-long screening of the classic film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John! Sing to all your favorite hits, including "Summer Nights," "Beauty School Dropout," "You're the One That I Want," "Greased Lightnin'," and more.

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

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12) Summer Fun in Bronx Little Italy

Before or after venturing to the 265-acre Bronx Zoo to see their over 10,000 animals or to the New York Botanical Garden to check out their summer exhibition by celebrated artist Ebony G. Patterson, families can grab a meal just steps away at one of the many family-friendly and family-owned businesses on Arthur Avenue. Bronx Little Italy features something for everyone in the family, and it’s a great way to spend an entire day during school vacation, all without having to leave the neighborhood. And before you leave, you can bring home groceries or a delicious souvenir from the countless butchers, bakers, fish markets, delicatessens, pastry shops, specialty grocery stores, and more.

Some of the local businesses to visit for fun this summer include:

·         Frankie's Restaurant (NEW) – Frankie’s Restaurant is a recent addition to the historic neighborhood. Their traditional approach to Italian cuisine is a can’t miss. Some menu highlights include cacio e pepe, branzino, bone in ribeye and arancini. Located in the heart of Bronx Little Italy, the family-owned business is a great new spot to make reservations for dinner with the family after exploring the Bronx!

 

·         Proper Pizza (NEW) – Opening its 61^st location world-wide, Proper Pizza is another newcomer to Bronx Little Italy. Originating in Kosovo, the menu is full of creative takes on the traditional pizza. From the beloved Margherita to the unique Buffalo Chicken, there are choices to please every pizza lover in the family. Proper Pizza also caters to kids with a sweet tooth with their Crunchy Nutella Pizza!

 

·         Bato Coffee and Wine – This cozy corner of Bronx Little Italy offers a delightful fusion of coffee, wine, and small bites. Whether a midday cocktail for adults, or fun bites and platters for the family, Bato has a passion for local flavors and artisan products. This summer, they will be offering live music on weekends and a special summer menu that features drinks such as a wine raspberry mango Frose and coffee with ice cream and summer bites including the Lira Platter, with fresh watermelon and burrata cheese, and the Bato Platter full of Albanian charcuterie items.

In addition, just in time for back-to-school, Bronx Little Italy will host their Annual Ferragosto Festival on Sunday, September 10^th from 12-6pm. Every Sunday after Labor Day for the past 20+ years, the festival has served as a celebration of what the neighborhood has to offer as a historic and culinary center. Ferragosto will be an opportunity to enjoy a fun, community focused day and experience first-hand the neighborhood’s old-world charm and Italian traditions.

To learn even more about the neighborhood, you can check out the Bronx Little Italy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.  

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13) Surflight Theater 

Upcoming Shows & Events

Surflight Theatre

201 Engleside Drive

Beach Haven, NJ 

www.surflight.org

Annie Warbucks (the Sequel)

2:00 pm on August 3, 6, 8, 13, 15 & 20

8:00 pm on August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 & 19

Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin return with all new laughs, good old fashioned romance and unforgettable songs. The action picks up right where Annie leaves off, when Child Welfare Commissioner Harriet Doyle arrives on the scene to inform Daddy Warbucks that he must marry

within 60 days so that the newly adopted Annie can have a proper mother or he will lose Annie. In the end, Daddy Warbucks' whirlwind search for a fitting bride uncovers not only a plot by Doyle to strip him of his fortune, but also his true feelings for Grace Farrell.

The Edwards Twins: A Night of 1000 Stars

August 7 at 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Acclaimed male and female impersonators, no ILLUSIONISTS, return to Surflight Theatre after selling out all of their shows in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Top notch impressions of Barba Streisand, Carol Channing, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Celine Dion and many more. The twins have 23 different shows so you never know who will show up. 

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

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14) 

 

ANNOUNCES 20^th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

FALL 2023 TANK CORE PRODUCTIONS

 

THE SITAYANA

(OR “HOW TO MAKE AN EXIT”)

BY LAVINA JADHWANI

DIRECTED BY SARAH SHIN

PERFORMED BY KENDRA JAIN

PART OF LIMEFEST

 

AUGUST 4-26, 2023

 

 

TIA TALK

CO-CREATED AND PERFORMED BY

AMELIA BETHEL AND KAREN LOEWY MOVILLA

PART OF LIMEFEST

 

AUGUST 5-27, 2023

 

JOAN OF ARC IN A SUPERMARKET IN CALIFORNIA

BY CHLOE XTINA

DIRECTED BY KAYCIE SWEENEY

 

AT E’S WHOLESOME FOODS

 

AUGUST 17 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

 

 

MI ABUELA, QUEEN OF NIGHTMARES

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE STODDARD

 

SEPTEMBER 8 – OCTOBER 1, 2023

 

 

MAHINERATOR

BY JERRY LIEBLICH

PERFORMED BY OBIE WINNER STEVE MELLOR

 

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 22, 2023

 

 

AS I EAT THE WORLD

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LUIS ROBERTO HERRERA

DIRECTED BY SCOUT DAVIS

 

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 17, 2023

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THETANKNYC.ORG

The Tank (Meghan Finn, Artistic Director; Johnny G. Lloyd, Director of Artistic Development; Molly FitzMaurice, Managing Producer) announced today their Fall 2023 Core Productions for their 20^th Anniversary season.

The fall season will begin with two productions as part of LimeFest – The Sitayana (or “How to Make an Exit”), by Lavina Jadhwani, directed by Sarah Shin and performed by Kendra Jain, running August 4-26 and Tia Talk, co-created and performed by Amelia Bethel and Karen Loewy Movilla, running August 5-27. The fall season will continue with Joan of Arc in a Supermarket in California, by Chloe Xtina, directed by Kaycie Sweeney, and staged at E’s Wholesome Foods in Brooklyn from August 17-September 2. Following that will be Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares, written by Christine Stoddard, from September 10-October 1; Mahinerator, by Jerry Lieblich and performed by Obie Winner Steve Mellor from September 28-October 22; and As I Eat the World, written and performed by Luis Roberto Herrera and directed by Scout Davis, from November 30-December 17.

 

The Tank's Core Production series serves companies and artists as they create new works for performance. Core Productions are central to The Tank’s mission to give emerging artists resources to build their careers and artistic voices. These productions receive institutional support in the form of financial assistance, performance and rehearsal space, press, marketing, and more, culminating in a world premiere production run. Core Production series offers a way for emerging artists to fully realize their artistic vision in partnership with The Tank.

The fall season will begin with two productions as part of LimeFest – The Sitayana (or “How to Make an Exit”), by Lavina Jadhwani, directed by Sarah Shin and performed by Kendra Jain, running August 4-26 and Tia Talk, co-created and performed by Amelia Bethel and Karen Loewy Movilla, running August 5-27. The fall season will continue with Joan of Arc in a Supermarket in California, by Chloe Xtina, directed by Kaycie Sweeney, and staged at E’s Wholesome Foods in Brooklyn from August 17-September 2. Following that will be Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares, written by Christine Stoddard, from September 10-October 1; Mahinerator, by Jerry Lieblich and performed by Obie Winner Steve Mellor from September 28-October 22; and As I Eat the World, written and performed by Luis Roberto Herrera and directed by Scout Davis, from November 30-December 17.

 

The Tank's Core Production series serves companies and artists as they create new works for performance. Core Productions are central to The Tank’s mission to give emerging artists resources to build their careers and artistic voices. These productions receive institutional support in the form of financial assistance, performance and rehearsal space, press, marketing, and more, culminating in a world premiere production run. Core Production series offers a way for emerging artists to fully realize their artistic vision in partnership with The Tank.

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