A) Beginning Performances
1) A Will to Live
2) Baby Foot
3) El Mago Pop
B) Cast Changes
4) Hadestown
5) Wicked
C) Extended Run
6) A Eulogy for a Roman
D) Closing Soon
7) Funny Girl
E) What Else is Happening This Week and More
8) bergenPac Upcoming Event: Ginuwine
8/20
9) Black Theatre Coalition Broadway Across America Fellowship Program
Accepting Applications
10) Bloomingdale School of Music Participates in NY Philharmonic
3rd Annual Summer Practice 8/21 -825
11) Hadestown to Present First Ever Autism-Friendly Performance
8/20
12) How to Dance in Ohio First Listen
13) Kelsey Theatre Upcoming Event:
Il Tabbaro/Suor Angelica
14) New York City Opera Presents From Vienna to Broadway
Bryant Park 8/18
15) One Crown Heights Annual Community Festival
8/20
16) South Street Seaport Museum History on the Harbor
8/20
17) State Theatre New Jersey Upcoming Shows & Events
18) White Wave Dance Announces Call for Choreographers
for 2024 Solo Dance Festival at Dixon Place 2/8 & 2/9
A) Beginning Performances
1) A Will to Live
An awe-inspiring adaptation of Helena Wienrauch’s incredible 1945 memoir, this emotional rollercoaster of a one-woman show follows her extraordinary journey from childhood through her survival of three Holocaust concentration camps and her road to recovery. Her story is a testament to our instinctive will to survive, the strength of music in the darkest of times, and the power of love. Helena’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust and honoring those who survived.
Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th St., 3rd Fl.)
8/18 - 9/16
Opening Night 8/20
2) Baby Foot
It’s Blackie's first night in rehab trying to kick heroin, and it's t he last night for Alexis after 90 days of treatment. Girl, Interrupted meets Before Sunrise, BABY FOOT is a long night's journey into day for two lonely, heartbroken junkies in that liminal space between hope and despair, doing everything they can to stay alive.
The Walkerspace at Soho Repertory Theater (46 Walker St.)
8/18 - 9/2
Opening Night 8/19
3) El Mago Pop
Inspired by the idea of challenging the limits of the impossible, El Mago Pop takes a journey through the extraordinary. Through a show defined by surprise, fantasy, sensibility, rhythm and emotion, the audience experience Antonio Diaz’s close-up magic and his most unusual & spectacular illusions. El Mago Pop is a tribute to life and to the hope it instills in us. At its core, El Mago Pop is an existential reminder of all those dreams and illusions that awakened our consciousness in the earliest stages of our lives, so that we never forget who we are.
Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W. 47th St.)
8/17 - 8/27
B) Cast Changes
4) Hadestown
Solea Pfeiffer joins the cast as Eurydice 8/15
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.
Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W 48th St.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hadestown.com
5) Wicked
Jake Pedersen joins the cast as Boq 8/14
C) Extended Run
6) A Eulogy for a Roman
Meet Milo, a nervous young man who shares the stage with an urn. But things aren’t as dark as they seem.
Milo is trying to give a eulogy for his friend Roman, but the ceremony proves unexpectedly difficult, and attendees are voluntarily enlisted to help him complete the memorial. Together, they celebrate life, confront death, and make a promise of their own.
59E59 Theatres (59 E. 59 Theatres)
Now closing 9/3
D) Closing Soon
7) Funny Girl
Must End 9/3
E) What Else is Happening This Week and More
8) GINUWINE COMES TO BERGENPAC IN ENGLEWOOD, NJ
PERFORMING HIS HITS “PONY,” “SO ANXIOUS” AND MORE!
Sunday, August 20th at 8PM
bergenPAC
30 North Van Brunt Street
Englewood, New Jersey
www.bergenPAC.org
Ginuwine, known for his smash hit "Pony" and chart-topper "Anxious," will perform all of his hits at bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 20th at 8 PM.
Ginuwine has released several multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His first single, the 1996 "Pony," peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and showcased his smooth vocals- the song since has gone viral on Tik Tok and reignited new fans. After a successful solo career, Ginuwine formed TGT, a supergroup with R&B stars Tyrese and Tank in 2000, where they achieved great success with hit singles "Please Don't Go," "I Need," and "Next Time Around." Ginuwine was nominated for a Grammy for TGT's R&B album "Three Kings." To this day, Ginuwine continues to top the charts with songs like "So Anxious," "Difference," "In Those Jeans," and "The Best Man I Can Be" with Case, Tyrese, and R.L.
Tickets to see Ginuwine are available now at bergenPAC.org or by visiting the box office at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey, or calling 201.227.1020.
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9) BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
BTC•BAA FELLOWSHIP
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS /
EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS
Applications are now being accepted for the third annual Black Theatre Coalition • Broadway Across America (BTC•BAA) Fellowship program. This program takes place over 14 weeks each spring semester and is offered for Black-identifying undergraduate college juniors/seniors, recent graduates, and early career professionals who are looking to learn the inner-workings of the commercial theater business and Broadway touring industry.
This intensive educational program begins with weeks of in-depth learning in one of the following Broadway Across America offices: New York City, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Louisville, Minneapolis, Ottawa, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, where fellows will learn about topics like Producing, Presenting, Ticketing, Marketing Strategy, Operations, and more. To close out the semester, the Fellows will travel to New York City for a week of networking, on-the-job learning, and to see Broadway shows.
Students pursuing degrees in fields like Arts Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations/Communications, Theater Studies, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Pre-Law, Arts Ticketing/Sales/Operations, and other fields of study that relate to commercial theater presenting are welcome in the program. A variety of perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and opinions are very much encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants can find the application form and more information at www.BroadwayFellows.com.
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10) Bloomingdale School of Music Participates in
New York Philharmonic’s 3rd Annual Summer Practice Challenge
August 21-25, 2023
Bloomingdale School of Music, in partnership with the New York Philharmonic, presents the third annual Practice Challenge: Bridge to Creativity from August 21-25, 2023. In an effort to bridge students' learning from the BSM Summer Session, the program will feature prompts from New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists to build creativity through practice. For more information, visit https://www.bsmny.org/practice-challenge-bridge-to-creativity/.
Bridge to Creativity
August 21-25, 2023
Ages 8-18
Cost: Free to BSM students
Capacity: 25 students
For five days, students from BSM will receive a daily practice challenge video prompt from a New York Philharmonic Teaching Artist on the discussion board software Padlet. Students will then practice, record, and post their own video responses for daily feedback. In addition to posting, students are encouraged to comment and respond to each other's videos.
Practice mentors will encourage students to:
- engage in focused practice
- set attainable goals and maintain a practice routine
- give and receive constructive feedback from a community of others working toward the same goal
- use available tech to aid in their practice
- allow students to return to their instruments and music stands between their summer activities and vacations and the start of the school year
11) TONY AWARD WINNING BEST MUSICAL
HADESTOWN
TO PRESENT
FIRST-EVER AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
IN PARTERSHIP WITH TDF
ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
Hadestown will partner with TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, to present the first-ever Autism-friendly performance of the Tony Award-winning production on Sunday, August 20th at 1:00PM ET the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W 48th St). Tailored for families with members on the Autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities, this special matinee is sponsored by Thomas M. Neff.
To create an autism-friendly setting, the show will be performed in a supportive environment for children and adults diagnosed with autism or other sensory sensitivities and their families. Slight adjustments will be made to the production, where possible, including the reduction of jarring sounds, lights, and fog focused into the audience. In the theatre lobby, there are staffed break areas in case audience members need to leave their seats during the performance.
Tickets were offered by lottery to families with children and adults on the autism spectrum who have previously attended TDF Autism Friendly Performances on Broadway. Visit TDF.org/autism to learn more about TDF Autism Friendly Performances and to sign up to receive emails announcing upcoming performances.
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12) FIRST LISTEN & TICKETS NOW ON SALE |
THE NEW MUSICAL HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
OPENING ON BROADWAY THIS FALL AT THE BELASCO THEATRE
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Tony Award-winning producing team P3 Productions (Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, Fiona Howe Rudin) and Tony Award-winning entertainment mini-studio Level Forward, today released a first-listen track & video for the song ‘Building Momentum’ from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, opening on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44th St). Inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, the musical – which features book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik (she/her), music by Jacob Yandura (he/him), music direction by Lily Ling (she/her), choreography by Mayte Natalio (she/her), and direction by Sammi Cannold (she/her), all making their Broadway debuts – begins previews on November 15, 2023, and celebrates its Opening Night on December 10, 2023. Tickets are on sale today at Telecharge.com.
Reprising their roles from the world premiere engagement at Syracuse Stage, the Broadway cast was heralded by The Syracuse Post Standard as, “both reflecting and respecting neurodivergence, with every single actor onstage delivering a distinguished, joyous, jaw-dropping performance.” In the parts of the real-life autistic young adults featured in the HBO documentary, are a cast of seven autistic actors, all making their Broadway debuts: Desmond Edwards (he/they) as Remy, Amelia Fei [Yi-Hsuan Fei] (she/her) as Caroline, Madison Kopec (they/she) as Marideth, Liam Pearce (he/him) as Drew, Imani Russell (they/them) as Mel, Conor Tague (he/him) as Tommy, and Ashley Wool (she/her) as Jessica. Also featured in the cast are Broadway veterans Haven Burton (she/her; Shrek the Musical, Violet) as Terry, Darlesia Cearcy (she/her; Shuffle Along, Once On This Island) as Johanna, Carlos L Encinias (he/him; Les Miserables), Nick Gaswirth (he/him; ..The Great Comet of 1812), Melina Kalomas (she/her; Young Frankenstein), and Martín Solá (he/him; On Your Feet!). Additional cast will be announced shortly.
How to Dance in Ohio is a heartfelt new musical about the desire to connect and the courage it takes to put yourself out into the world. At a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio, seven autistic young adults prepare for a spring formal dance—a challenge that breaks open their routines as they experience love, stress, excitement, and independence. How to Dance in Ohio is a story about people on the cusp of the next phase of their lives, facing down hopes and fears, ready to take a momentous first step…and dance.
To Listen to Builid Momentum go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=P84QL90Xfss
Tickets and Performance Schedule: Tickets for How to Dance in Ohio are now on sale via Telecharge.com. The ticket range is $39-$179. The regular performance schedule is: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays @ 7pm; Wednesday & Saturdays @ 2pm & 7:30pm; and Sundays @ 3pm. Holiday weeks may vary, check howtodanceinohiomusical.com for the most up to date schedules.
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13)Kelsey Theatre
Upcoming Event:
Il Tabarro/Suor Angelica
by Giacomo Puccini
(SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL.
Each opera is one act and under an hour)
PRESENTED BY: OPERALLORA
Kelsey Theatre
1200 Old Trenton Rd.
West Windsor, NJ
kelsey.mccc.edu
Acts I and II of Puccini’s Il Trittico. Il Tabarro (The Cloak), a dark drama set on the banks of the Seine, is Puccini at his most verismo. This tale of love, loss, adultery and murder — coupled with some of Puccini’s most stunning vocal writing — is not to be missed. Suor Angelica tells the story of a young noblewoman forced to enter the convent after a youthful indiscretion that led to the birth of an illegitimate child. Tragedy, death and redemption on the landscape of Puccini’s lush orchestration.
Two Performances only!!
Friday, August 18 at 8pm & Sunday, August 20 at 2pm
Saturday, August 19 no performances
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14) New York City Opera presents
From Vienna to Broadway!
as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America
August 18, 2023*
New York City Opera’s Bryant Park summer series continues with From Vienna to Broadway!, a charming review of songs, duets, and ensembles that takes the audience on a musical journey through the 20th century. Beginning with Lehar's The Merry Widow from 1905 and culminating with Sondhiem's A Little Night Music from 1973, and in between featuring works by Herbert, Romberg, Gershwin, Loesser, and Bernstein, this performance features a stellar cast of seven New York City Opera stars. Performances are designed to be enjoyed casually - no tickets required - with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. For more information, visit https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/new-york-city-opera-from-vienna-to-broadway/2023-08-18.
For anyone unable to attend in person, free livestream broadcasts of the performances will be available nationwide via Bryant Park's website and social media platforms.
Upcoming Performance Details:
Tenor Alessandro Lora in Concert
Featuring the New York City Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Maestros Maurizio Barbacini and Diego Basso
Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7pm
New York City Opera returns to Bryant Park for an enchanting concert in the grand tradition of the great Italian tenors, presented free of charge as part of the park’s summer Picnic Performances Series. An exciting young talent, tenor Alessandro Lora of Vicenza, Italy will perform a crowd-pleasing concert of diverse Italian repertoire including folk, popular, and traditional Neapolitan songs alongside operatic favorites, sure to delight the whole family. Featuring the New York City Opera Orchestra, the concert will be led by two great conductors, Maestro Maurizio Barbacini and Maestro Diego Basso, founder of the Orchestra Musico Sinfonica Italiana and the prestigious Art of Voice Academy. Produced in cooperation with Sandro di Benedetto, Bruno Benetti, and OneArt, the evening promises to be an unforgettable night of classic Italian romance and passion, sure to bring the audience to their feet.
Romeo and Juliet
Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7pm
City Opera’s 2023 Bryant Park series concludes with Romeo and Juliet. Gounod’s perennial favorite brings Shakespeare’s play to life through some of the most beautiful music in the French repertoire. City Opera Music Director Maestro Constantine Orbelian will be at the helm, accompanied by members of the City Opera Orchestra.
Attendees may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors near the Lawn. At most performances, attendees can purchase food from a rotating line-up of local NYC vendors curated by Hester Street Fair. At all performances, Stout NYC offers cheese and charcuterie boards as well as a selection of beer, wine, frosé, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. COVID-19 vaccinations and masks are not currently required but Bryant Park will continue to monitor and follow updated New York City and New York State COVID-19 guidelines throughout the summer as necessary.
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15) One Crown Heights Presents the 8th Annual One Crown Heights Community Festival
Celebrating Diversity and Unity in the Community
Sunday, August 20th, 12-5pm
Brower Park, Brooklyn, New York
Get ready to enjoy a day of fun and celebrate a day of diversity and community unity as One Crown Heights proudly announces its much-anticipated 8th Annual One Crown Heights Community Festival, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 20th, 2023 from 12pm to 5pm at Brower Park (Park Place between Kingston Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue). This spectacular event, brought to you by a dedicated team of volunteers, coalition members, and sponsors, promises to be an extraordinary celebration of community, culture, and collaboration!
The One Crown Heights Community Festival is a vibrant platform that transcends boundaries, embraces differences and dialogue, and fosters a sense of togetherness and shared space. This event is free and open to all, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in this extraordinary celebration.
Key highlights of the 8th Annual One Crown Heights Community Festival include:
· Partnership with Brooklyn Children’s Museum: Beloved museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, will provide free admission to the museum during the festival time.
· A Cultural Extravaganza: The festival will come alive with captivating performances by Tropical Fete’s steel drum band and stilt walkers, feature band: Zayah, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter: Steff Reed, Aaron Einhorn’s music with themes of harmony and community engagement, and inspiring local youth talent duo: violinists, Bud and Tal Jackson. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the diversity of Crown Heights on one stage!
· Gastronomic Delights: Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey like no other! Local food vendors, Call Chef Food Services (Non-Kosher) and Carbon BK (Kosher Certified), will tantalize your senses, offering a mouthwatering array of flavors to explore.
· Fun Activities for the Whole Family: Kids will be treated to a fun-filled and educational experience, with engaging activities, storytelling sessions, roller skating lessons with Outdoor Skates, and an interactive gymnastics show with J-Leagues.
· Community Conversations: This will be the 4th year of the Community Conversations Tent, called ‘Neighbors to Neighbors, Can We Talk,’ where local residents are invited to engage in discussions in a safe space to hear directly from their neighbors. Community Conversations is sponsored by the American Jewish Committee, (AJC), and facilitated by participating New York City agencies and local stakeholders. It will take place from 2pm to 3pm near the Park Place and Kingston Ave entrance of Brower Park.
· Community Resources and Health Screenings: The festival will provide a platform for non-profit organizations and community initiatives to raise awareness about their causes, fostering a spirit of solidarity and compassion among attendees. Health organizations will also provide vital health screenings and education.
· Artisan Marketplace: Discover our local small businesses, supporting their creativity and entrepreneurship.
For more information about the 8th Annual One Crown Heights Community Festival, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer registration, and the festival schedule, please visit https://www.onecrownheights.com. Please also follow us on Instagram @och_festival and on Facebook @ OneCrownHeights. Preferred hashtags are #onecrownheights and #ochfestival
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16) South Street Seaport Museum
Announces
History on the Harbor
August 20, 2023 from 4–6pm
South Street Seaport Museum announces History on the Harbor on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 4pm. The next offering in the Launch and Learn Sunday Sail series aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer is offers a captivating voyage through history with Stefan Dreisbach-Williams, a distinguished historian renowned for his expertise on New York Harbor, its estuary, and its maritime network.
As the historic schooner sails past icons of the harbor, we will be treated to a wealth of knowledge about the numerous historical landmarks that grace its shores. From the deck of this remarkable vessel, you will gain new insights into the pivotal events that shaped New York City. Discover how the city evolved through time and the significant contributions of its maritime history.
Sign up today for an enriching experience that will deepen your appreciation for the incredible heritage of New York Harbor and its impact on the development of the vibrant city we know today. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail
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17) State Theatre New Jersey
Upcoming Shows & Events
15 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ
Into the Woods
Free Summer Movie
Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 PM
Brit Floyd
50 Years of Dark Side
Thursday, August 17, 8:00 PM
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. The show will feature classic tracks from the album such as "Time," "Money," "Us and Them," and "The Great Gig in the Sky."
The two and a half hours plus set list will also include other highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including tracks from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, Medal, and much 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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18) WHITE WAVE DANCE announces
Call for Choreographers for 2024
SoloDuo Dance Festival
February 8-9, 2024 at Dixon Place
Early Bird Application due by
September 11, 2023 at 11:30pm
Regular Application due by
September 20, 2023 at 11:30pm
WHITE WAVE is pleased to invite performers to submit applications to the 8th SoloDuo Dance Festival at Dixon Place with live performances. The festival will be presented February 8th & 9th, 2024 at Dixon Place with 30 participating choreographers/companies in three different programs. As in past years, WHITE WAVE anticipates performing artists will hail from Europe, Canada, East Asia, Metro NY, and across the US. Early Bird Applications are due by September 11, 2023 at 11:30pm. Regular Applications are due by September 20, 2023 at 11:30pm. For more information, please visit https://madmimi.com/s/13fdf61/.
To celebrate the distinct art of the solo and duet, while creating additional opportunities to display the latest work of both emerging and mid-career choreographers, WHITE WAVE's 2024 SoloDuo Dance Festival will be held at Dixon Place, a setting nestled in the heart of the Downtown scene.
The SoloDuo Dance Festival's foremost priority is to inspire performing artists of all stripes and callings to stretch the limits of their creativity and take it to new heights, and to provide vivid experiences for audiences, with the goal of finding and nurturing promising young talent.
2024 SoloDuo Dance Festival (LIVE PERFORMANCES)
Dates: February 8th & 9th
Venue: Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street, New York, New York 10002)
Each choreographer/company may submit up to two applications for SoloDuo Dance Festival (each application requires a separate application form, video, and application fee). The fee is non-refundable.
-- Early Bird Application due by September 11, 2023 11:30pm.
-- Regular Application due by September 20, 2023 11:30pm.
Application Form:
2023 SoloDuo Dance Festival promo video:
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