Sunday Scoop Week of 9/10/23 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey

1)  Bulrusher

In New York

2) Cross That River

3) Gutenberg the Musical

4) Melissa Ethridge: My Window

5) Mindful Manipulations

6) One With the Current

B) What Else is Happening This Week and More

7) Al Hirschfeld Launches Partnership with City Winery

9/18 with Live Multimedia Event and Exhibition: Hirschfeld's Music

8) Argyle Theatre Upcoming Shows and Events 

9) Brauhaus Schmitz Ocktober Fest Celebrations

10) Breakthru: Movement Microbreaks for the Modern Workday

11) Brooklyn Children's Museum Offers Dino Yoga

9/16, 9/23, 9/30

12) Ballet Hispanico School of Dance Adult Program Fall Session

Registration Available Through 9/28

13) C-Span & Library of Congress New Primetime Book Series for Fall

14) Centenary Stage Co. Holiday Musical, The Little Mermaid Auditions

9/16 & 9/17

15) Fiestas Patrias, A Chilean Independence Day Celebration

at the South Street Seaport Museum at 9/17

16) Fundaes Arcade Promotions for Fall Fun

17) Jaime Lozano & The Familia

at Lincoln Center 9/15

18) The McKittrick Hotel Upcoming Shows & Events

19) Normal Schmormal by Ashley Blaker Available 9/12

20) The Orchestra Now Concert Two Sides of Vienna

The Fisher Center Series at Bard 9/16 & 917

21) Philadelphia Zoo OktoBearfest

9/16

22) State Theatre New Jersey Upcoming Shows & Events

23) Terrorvision, Horror Experience Begins 9/13

A) Beginning Performances 

In New Jersey

1)  Bulrusher

Bulrusher transports audiences to the predominantly white town of Boonville, nestled in the majestic Redwoods of 1955 California. Orphaned as an infant and possessing the mystical gift of clairvoyance, Bulrusher feels her small-town world closing in around her, until a mysterious Black girl from Alabama arrives harboring a secret, awakening new discoveries and uncovering old truths.

McCarter Theater Center Berlind Theatre (91 University Place)

9/13 - 10/7

Opening Night 9/16

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.mccarter.org.

In New York

2) Cross That River

The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and new dreams for Blue, a run-away slave, who escapes to Texas to become one of America's first Black Cowboys. This compelling tale of freedom integrates fiction with historical fact, and each song presents a different page in this complicated chapter of American History.

59E59’s Theater B (59 E 59th St.)

9/13 - 10/8

Opening Night 9/17

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

3) Gutenberg the Musical

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells star in Gutenberg! The Musical, a hilarious new musical about an unintentionally hilarious new musical.

In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new project - a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them a Broadway contract – fulfilling their ill-advised dreams.

James Earl Jones Theatre (138 West 48th St.) 

9/15 - 1/28

Opening Night 10/12

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

4) Melissa Ethridge: My Window

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge has lit up airwaves and arenas across the world for more than two decades with instant classics like “I'm the Only One,” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over,” and more. Melissa Etheridge: My Window is an intimate experience like never before, inviting theatergoers into an exhilarating evening of storytelling and music. From tales of her childhood in Kansas to her groundbreaking career highlights – with all of life’s hits and deep cuts between – Etheridge opens her heart and soul on stage to fearlessly dazzle audiences of all generations.

Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th St,)

9/28 - 11/19

Opening Night 9/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit melissaetheridge.com/mywindow

5) Mindful Manipulations

Mindful Manipulations – Circus artists Kyle Driggs and Ellie Steingraeber team up with musical husband and wife duo Musiquita to create a unique and entertaining family show for audiences of all ages. Parents will not want their children to miss the opportunity for joyful singalongs, interactive activities, and incredible circus acts, all in one setting. A color-filled adventure awaits for families, with opportunities to try their hand at circus, and bring home the art they've created as part of the experience.

(920 35th Ave, Unit #3N, Long Island City)

Performed monthly on Sundays:

Sunday Sept 17, 11:00am

Sunday Oct 15th, 11:00am

Sunday Nov 5th, 11:00am

Sunday Dec 10th, 11:00am

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

6) One With the Current

A fishing trip during Covid alters the course of one man’s life in Daniel Damiano’s timely solo show One With the Current which opens on Wednesday, September 13 at the 36th Street Studio Theatre in Manhattan. The play sheds a rarely-seen light on a good man with good intentions, and explores with unusual nuance how one who purely has a desire to provide for his family and serve his community can be misled to partake in the unfathomable.  

36th Street Studio Theatre (312 W. 36th St.)

9/13 - 10/8

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/one-with-the-current-a-solo-play-by-daniel-damiano-tickets-652120298367.

B) What's Else is Happening This Week and More

7) Al Hirschfeld Foundation launches new partnership with City Winery on 9/18 with live multimedia event and exhibition, 

“Hirschfeld’s Music”

September 18 at 7:30PM, David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, launches the celebration of “Hirschfeld’s Music” with a live, world premiere multimedia presentation. Leopold will take attendees on a virtual tour through decades of musical history as seen by the artist. Learn how Hirschfeld helped Duke Ellington deal with racism on his first national tours, or when he got Satchmo’s trumpet. See what happens when he hangs out with Aerosmith in the recording studio and who he meets at a Benny Goodman rehearsal in 1932. For this first time, Hirschfeld’s nine decades is on display in a presentation featuring rarely seen images as well and old favorites. Whether that music was onstage at the Apollo, on a Broadway stage, a recording studio, or an after-hour jam session, Hirschfeld caught the essence of the players and the scene in a line as supple and rhythmic as any one he heard. Hirschfeld’s drawings and prints give viewers, then and now, a real sense of the performance and personality of the music and the musicians. To purchase tickets for the September 18 presentation, visit www.citywinery.com/newyork.

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8) The Argyle Theatre

Unveils a Spectacular Lineup of Special Events,

Showcasing Music, Theatre, and Comedy

on Long Island

The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), a beacon of artistic excellence nestled in the heart of Long Island, has once again raised the curtain on a series of unparalleled entertainment experiences. With its unwavering commitment to delivering the best in entertainment, The Argyle Theatre proudly announces an exciting lineup of special events carefully curated for its audiences throughout the year. For more information and an updated schedule, please visit ArgyleTheatre.com/specialevents.

For a comprehensive list of the upcoming special events and an updated schedule, please visit ArgyleTheatre.com/specialevents. Join The Argyle Theatre on this extraordinary journey, where the spotlight shines on joy, laughter, and the magic of entertainment.

Upcoming Special events this month include: 

Fleetwood Macked & Refugee

Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM

A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty

Strange Magic NY: The Ultimate ELO Tribute

Performing With; "Solid 70s"

Friday, Sept 29, 2023 at 8 PM

"All About Joel"

David Clarke's Tribute to Billy Joel

Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 at 8 pm

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9) BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ BRINGS TASTE OF MUNICH 

TO PHILADELPHIA REGION WITH THREE GIANT OKTOBERFESTS AT 23RD STREET ARMORY, SOUTH STREET AND HADDON SQUARE IN SOUTH JERSEY 

Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Munich to the Philadelphia region at three of Pennsylvania and South Jersey's largest Oktoberfest celebrations. Get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 15th year on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street.  The all-day, all-ages celebration will feature covered seating for over 1,000 people, live Oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more. One week later, the 6th Annual Oktoberfest on the Square takes over the Haddon Square Pop Up Garden (51 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ) on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from Noon to 10:00pm. Considered the largest Oktoberfest in South Jersey, this event brings together Brauhaus Schmitz and Keg & Kitchen for a celebration with a giant tent, blue and white Bavarian decorations, imported tables and benches, giant steins of German bier, a pig roast, and other German specialty dishes, plus live music from Maria and John Band. Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 5th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2023, with three afternoon and evening sessions. Look for the historic Armory to be transformed from top to bottom into a sea of blue and white with miles of fabric and custom decorations, artwork and furniture. Look for opening tap, dancing, German traditions, food, drink and so much more. South Street and Haddon Square are family friendly, free to attend and food/drink pay-as-you-go, with South Street also offering an exclusive VIP experience in the Brauer Bund. 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest is a ticketed event for those 21 and older. Armory tickets are on sale now - with a special $10 off the Friday night session. For info and tickets for all three events, visit www.brauhausschmitz.com/oktoberfest-2023/ and follow @brauhausschmitz on social media. 

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10) Breakthru:

Movement Microbreaks for the Modern Workday

As we return from summer vacation to the regular work week, we experience the stresses of office life: we take in and act on large amounts of information; while sitting at our desks; staring into screens, or even running from one patient to another. Many of us work with minimal break time or inadequate rest as we fight burnout and exhaustion. A growing body of research has demonstrated that our current sedentary work culture literally kills- according to a 2010 study, it increases men’s chances of early death by 18% and women’s chance by 37%.

As a response to this growing crisis, Melissa Painter’s female-founded company Breakthru launched an immersive, interactive, movement-based app: Breakthru: Movement Microbreaks for the Modern Workday that provides users with guided 2-minute breaks to boost mental and physical health for individuals and team - and is backed by none other than Microsoft.

Movement and breathing deserve a role in our thinking day.

How Does it Work?

• You start by picking the mood you are looking for- confident, joyful, energized or centered. Each mood is accompanied by a color - the experience is interactive and multi-sensory, with spatial sound.
• You push away from the computer and follow the guide, created by motion capture from movement experts whose expertise ranges from akido, tai chi, physical therapy, yoga and dance. There’s no right or wrong way to play- the movement of your body affects the sound and the visuals!
• Each mood contains a series of different break options – there is a world of movement behind each mood option, each of which hold an entire series.
• Breakthru invites you to set custom reminders and allows you to see your history. It also uses interactive feedback – machine vision (AI) – so the movement of a user’s body changes the sound and visual.
• You can set team challenges, send appreciation to a colleague, use Breakthru as an ice breaker in meetings, win streaks, and unlock new breaks over time.
• Breakthru is constantly evolving and new breaks are added continually.

PRICING

Breakthru is the cost of a cupcake, or a cup of coffee. Try for 7 days free. Cancel anytime. Breakthru is available for individuals, groups or larger enterprises, and is always free for schools.

For more information on Breakthru, email info@breakthru.me or visit https://breakthru.me.

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11) Do a Downward Dinosaur – with Dino Yoga at Brooklyn Children’s Museum this September

 Jurassic Mini-Golf returns for final weeks, too, through October 1

 Brooklyn Children’s Museum invites children and their caregivers to experience some Jurassic stretches at three new Dinosaur Yoga classes this September – with a backdrop of the Museum’s 9-hole miniature golf course featuring the prehistoric monsters.

Join Danielle Medina, creator of Fit N Play Mama LLC, for a playful Dinosaur Yoga-themed journey in the Museum’s outdoor rooftop space. In this special class, participants will move and stretch their bodies in all kinds of dinosaur ways. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children and create meaningful memories while learning fun facts.

The three sessions take place on Saturdays, September 16, 23 and 30, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. Reserve your spot at https://www.brooklynkids.org/events/dinosaur-yoga/

To mark the reopening of BCM after its annual September Closure, Jurassic Mini-Golf returns this September 16 through October 1, pairing the classic family pastime with the sights and sounds of large, animatronic dinosaurs—to the delight of dino-loving kids.

Jurassic Mini-Golf is open during the Museum’s regular hours, 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Wednesday through Sunday (the Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Entry is granted on a first come, first served basis, and are staggered to allow sufficient space for golfers. The final tee time will be at 4:30 pm.

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13) Ballet Hispánico School of Dance Announces

Adult Program Fall Session

Registration available through 

September 28, 2023

Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latinx/Latine/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States and one of America's Cultural Treasures, announces that registration is open through September 28, 2023 for the Adult Program Fall Session. For more information and details on how to enroll, visit https://www.ballethispanico.org/school/additional-learning/adult-classes.

The Adult Program at Ballet Hispánico is the ideal space for dance enthusiasts, dancers, and anyone that loves moving to music. With open-level classes, the School of Dance offers quality training for absolute beginner to advanced adult students in a fun and supportive environment. This unique program offers class packages during both the summer and the school year, and is focused on providing students with individualized attention, guidance, and interaction with the instructors. Previous sessions have included classes in Beginner Ballet, Flamenco, Yoga, Ballet Fitness, Salsa, and Hip-Hop. All levels are welcome in every style. Get in shape, brush up on your dance moves, and make new friends!

Ballet Hispánico Adult Program Fall Session

Classes run October 2 - December 9, 2023

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13) C-SPAN and Library of Congress Announce New Primetime Book Series for Fall 2023

"Books that Shaped America" Begins Sept. 18;
New Series Will Feature 10 Iconic American Books Tracing America's History

C-SPAN and the Library of Congress today announced a joint original feature production for fall 2023: "Books That Shaped America."

The 10-part series – which C-SPAN will air LIVE on Mondays, starting September 18 at 9 p.m. ET – will be a literary journey, tracing America's history by exploring masterpieces in literature that have had, and still have today, a major impact on society.

For more information, visit www.c-span.org/booksthatshapedamerica

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14) BECOME A PART OF CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY’S HOLIDAY MUSICAL: AUDITIONS NOW OPEN FOR DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Centenary Stage company, a professional not for profit theater company located on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown NJ, is excited to announce auditions for the production of “The Little Mermaid”.  Auditions will take place September 16th and 17th from 12 – 6pm in the Lackland Center Dance Studio. CSC is in search of versatile individuals to bring the under the sea world to life. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements (Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions). With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, this Disney’s The Little Mermaid staged musical is the classic tale from the screen brought to life live on stage.

Auditions will take place in person at the Lackland Center Dance Studio at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown on September 16th and 17th from 12 – 6pm. Time slots are available, call the box office to schedule at 908-979-0900.

CSC is seeking versatile performers for the following principles and ensemble roles. Stipend provided for various select roles. 

Character Breakdown

 

Ariel

A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.

Vocal range top: Gb5

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

 

Prince Eric

A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

 

Grimsby

Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage.

Vocal range top: C4

Vocal range bottom: C3

 

Flounder

A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.

Age: 15 to 20

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Scuttle

A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: C3

 

King Triton

King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans.

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: Ab2

 

Sebastian

A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way.

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

 

Flotsam

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: E3

 

Jetsam

An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: B2

 

Ursula

The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

 

Chef Louis

The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular.

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

 

Ensemble

Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses

 

Auditions Requirements: Prepare 16 to 32 bars of a Legit musical theater song that showcases range and storytelling ability. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.

A combination will be taught during the auditions, so please come prepared to dance.

 

How to secure audition slot. To sign up for an audition spot please call the box office at 908-979-0900. While walk ins are welcome, we highly recommend pre-registration. Limited audition slots are available so early registration is strongly encouraged. Please bring recent Headshot and resume. 

 

Performance dates: The Little Mermaid will open on Friday November 24^th and run to December 9^th with performances Thursdays at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm with one Wednesday Matinee at 2pm. 

 

Centenary Stage Company is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the performing arts. We welcome performers of all ethnicities, races, genders and backgrounds to audition for The Little Mermaid. We encourage all to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the audition.

For more information, please contact the Centenary Stage Company Box office at 908-070-0900

 

For more information, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. 

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15) South Street Seaport Museum

In Partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York

Announces

Fiestas Patrias, A Chilean Independence Day Celebration

September 17, 2023

South Street Seaport Museum, in partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, announces the second annual Fiestas Patrias celebration in honor of Chilean Independence Day aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16, on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony and flag raising at noon with Mario Ignacio Artaza, the Consul General of Chile to New York. Following the opening ceremony, the celebration will continue with lively traditional Chilean dancing and music as well as finger foods on Wavertree. Traditional Chilean food will be available for purchase on Pier 16 as part of the program. Advance registration is encouraged but walk ups are welcome any time between noon and 2pm. seaportmuseum.org/fiestas-patrias

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16) Experience Weekly Promotions during Fall Hours at Fundaes Arcade!

Fundaes Arcade

105 Saddle Way

Chesterfield, NJ 08515

Chill out at Fundaes Arcade with Fall hours and weekly promotions. Join us every Wednesday and Thursday after school for unlimited video game play and delicious ice cream treats! 

Weekly Promotions:

 

$20 Unlimited Video Games | Every Wednesday & Thursday 

 

BOGO Ice Cream | Every Thursday

 

Free Small Ice Cream with the Purchase of a $25 Game Card | Every Friday

 

BOGO Sundaes | Every Sunday 

 

Fall Hours:

Beginning Wednesday, September 6^th

 

Wed-Thursdays | 3pm-9pm

Fridays | 3pm-10pm

Saturdays | 11am-10pm

Sundays | 11am-9pm

Get ahead of the game! 

Game cards are available for purchase online and onsite, cards can be used towards ice cream and arcade play! Plus, receive bonus credits when you spend $25 or more! Purchase game cards today

 

For full hours, please visit www.fundaesarcade.com/hours

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17) Jaime Lozano & The Familia to celebrate release of his new album “Songs by an Immigrant Vol. “” with concert at Lincoln Center as part of Residency on

Friday, September 15th, 7:30pm 

Heralded by no less than Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda as “the next big thing on Broadway, Mexican musical multi-hyphenate Jaime Lozano returns to Lincoln Center for the third concert of his residency at the David Rubenstein Atrium to celebrate the release of his new album “Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2.” The show will take place on Friday, September 15th, 7:30pm at the David Rubenstein Atrium. 

Joining Lozano, as usual, will be his Familia, an all Latine line-up of Broadway and beyond stars, featuring: Mayelah Barrera (El Otro Oz), Melissa Barrera (Jon Chu’s In The Heights), Florencia Cuenca (Desaparecidas), Janet Dacal (New York, New York), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Javier Ignacio (Company), Mauricio Martínez (On Your Feet!), Joel Perez (Fun Home), Isabel Santiago (Octet) and Mario Tadeo.

Jaime Lozano’s 

Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2 album release concert

Friday, September 15th, 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. 

www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/jaime-lozano-444

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THE McKITTRICK HOTEL, 

HOME OF SLEEP NO MORE

,

ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR

 

SCOTT SILVEN’S

“AT THE ILLUSIONIST’S TABLE”

 

& 

PRESENTS

“H Y P N O T I Q U E”

A LATE NIGHT SULTRY SPECTACLE

 

ALL-NEW NOCTURNAL EXPERIENCE OPENS

 SEPTEMBER 15

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27^th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced the return of internationally acclaimed illusionist Scott Silven’s At The Illusionist’s Table. Performances of the intimate experience, where mystical mentalism intertwines with fine dining, will be offered from September 14 through October 21, 2023.

 

Scott Silven returns for a record fifth engagement of At The Illusionist’s Table. During the performance, the enigmatic host and creator leads guests through an evening of culinary delights and heartwarming storytelling, interwoven with mind-bending feats of mentalism. Senses will appear to deceive as candles flicker, whisky pours, and conversation stirs over a meal filled with unbelievable illusions.

The McKittrick Hotel also announced Hypnotique – A Late Night Sultry Spectacle, taking place exclusively on Friday and Saturday evenings in The Club Car. Tickets for preview performances are currently on sale, with Opening Night scheduled for September 15, 2023.

 

The all-new Hypnotique revue offers a unique after-dark experience that envelops you. Audiences will be captivated by spontaneous performances and mesmerizing dancers, accompanied by daring sonic soundscapes in a surreal ambiance.

 

Hypnotique is a collaborative creation between Emursive, Director/Choreographer Whitney Sprayberry, and Creative Director Reginald Robson, with Sound Design and Turntables by MD Silvio Pacini.

 

During the performance, a highly-skilled ensemble cast showcases breathtaking live acts near the audience, enticing them on a hypnotic journey that delves into the deepest fantasies of the mysterious feminine allure.

 

Cocktails inspired by the experience, including the signature Hypnotonique (an electrifying punch made with cucumber-infused vodka, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit juice), are available from The Club Car’s bar.

 

Performances are offered on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30PM. General Admission tickets with standing room are currently priced from $65 per person. Reserved seats are also available for an additional fee.

 

All guests must be at least 21 with valid photo ID to attend.

 

Guests are welcome to visit the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant, Gallow Green, before the performance. Visit www.mckittrickhotel.com/gallow-green for menus, reservations, or to customize a private gathering.

 

For tickets and information about Sleep No More, and other experiences at The McKittrick Hotel, visit www.mckittrickhotel.com.

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HARPERCOLLINS TO RELEASE 
ASHLEY BLAKER’S 
NORMAL SCHMORMAL:
MY OCCASIONALLY HELPFUL GUIDE TO PARENTING KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
 

A #1 BEST SELLER ON AMAZON IN THE UK, 

THE HILARIOUS AND UPLIFITIN NEW BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA ON SEPTEMBER 12^th

Comedian Ashley Blaker is completely changing the way people talk about parenting children with special needs - and now he’s about to start the conversation in the U.S. and Canada when HarperCollins releases his debut book ‘Normal Schmormal: My Occasionally Helpful Guide To Parenting Kids With Special Needs’ on Tuesday, September 12^th. The book is currently available for pre-order and will be launched in North America with a special release event at the Upper West Side’s Stand Up New York.  www.AshleyBlaker.com 

Part-comic memoir and part how-to guide, Normal Schmormal highlights the challenges and rewards of raising a family which doesn’t fit into society’s definition of ‘normal’. Ashley has six children, three of whom have a Special Education Needs (SEN) diagnosis. Between the children there is autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, speech and language disorders, heart defects, hearing loss, mobility issues, sensory needs and gastroenterological problems.

For more information visit www.ashleyblaker.com or www.normalschmormal.com

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The Orchestra Now Presents 

Two Sides of Vienna

THE FISHER CENTER SERIES AT BARD, Sosnoff Theater

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7 PM

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2 PM

Leon Botstein, conductor

Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow Overture

Eduard Strauss: Bahn frei!

Johann Strauss II: Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz)

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 6

Music Director Leon Botstein opens the Bard season with a concert juxtaposing two distinct styles of Viennese music from the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries: the melodies of Franz Lehár and the Strauss brothers, and Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. The performance begins with an overture of music from Lehár’s well-known 1905 operetta The Merry Widow, written in 1940 to celebrate the composer’s 70^th birthday. This is followed by two dance pieces: Eduard Strauss’ train-themed polka Bahn frei!, and his brother Johann Jr.'s Emperor Waltz, composed for the 40^th anniversary of Emperor Franz Josef’s crowning. The program closes with a contrasting style from the same era, Mahler’s deeply personal Symphony No. 6.

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21) PHILADELPHIA ZOO KICKS OFF FALL AND OKTOBERFEST SEASON WITH THE GRAND RETURN OF OKTOBEARFEST - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of its signature fall beer festival, OktoBEARfest, happening Saturday, September 16 from 7:00-10:00 pm. New for this year, the Zoo’s Peacock Pavilion will be transformed into a Bavarian beer tent with authentic Oktoberfest beers on tap, stein-holding and pretzel-eating competitions (with prizes!). OktoBEARfest will also include live performances by local DJs and Philly’s #1 Oktoberfest Polka band, Polkadelphia. Guests can sample more than 100 fresh, seasonal beers and ciders from dozens of breweries, including Warsteiner, Urban Village Brewing Company, Big Oyster Brewery, Conshohocken Brewing Company and Evil Genius Beer Company. Come hungry for sweet and savory street food from the region's best food trucks, including BYZ. Empire, Deke's BBQ, Wokworks, Bonjour Creperie, The Munchy Machine, Bacon on a Stick and more. Sip, savor and stroll while visiting animals around the Zoo. OktoBEARfest serves as a fundraiser and supports Philadelphia Zoo in its mission to create joyful discovery and inspire action for animals and habitats. This adults-only event is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets are available exclusively through philadelphiazoo.org.

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22) State Theatre New Jersey

Upcoming Shows

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ

https://www.stnj.org

Saturday, September 16, 8:00 PM

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin and Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin and Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!

For more information about this event or other upcoming shows at State Theatre New Jersey, visit www.stnj.org/events-tickets

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23) TerrorVision

 A New Immersive Horror Experience in Times Square

TERROR presents TerrorVision - Live Screaming Your Nightmares, a new immersive in-your-face horror experience, told over three narrative attractions, flickers to life in Times Square. Located at the fictional 'Horrorwood Studios’ (300 W. 43rd), Will Munro and Katie McGeoch serve as artistic directors, and the second season of screams begins September 13, with opening night set for Thursday, September 14.

This year’s event will push the boundaries of what audience members can expect in a live horror attraction. In these heart-pounding immersive experiences, guests step through a flickering television screen and into a first-person nightmare.

As audiences embark on a tour of the dilapidated Horrowood Studios, they’re invited to get a ‘behind the screams’ sneak peek of the filming of the upcoming TerrorVision Halloween episode. As things go terribly awry, the screen shatters and guests are suddenly cast as the unwitting new star, forced to face three tales of terror with each manifesting as an immersive walk through haunted house style experience, overflowing with gruesome creatures and movie magic special effects.

Guests are going to see snow, and wind inside of the rooms, giant creatures , and seemingly impossible effects constantly happening all around, quite literally swirling them into this nightmare world.

 

140 actors inhabit the world of TerrorVision, which includes over 20,000 square feet of rooms, passageways and fright-making it one of the largest theatrical experiences in New York City.

Tickets, beginning at $39, are available at www.facetheterror.com, with early bird pricing available until September 19.

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