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Notable filmmakers include Brooke Berman, Don Castro, Matthew Modine, Daniel Rashid, and Ryan Spahn. Actors spotlighted include Catherine Curtin, Rosemary DeWitt, Santino Fontana, Gilbert Gottfried, Alysia Reiner, Josh Radnor and Sarah Stiles. All films will be available in person.
11) “A BEAUTIFUL NOISE,
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL”
TO HOST OPEN CALL AUDITIONS
FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR & INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES
AT
THE BITTER END
THE LEGENDARY NEW YORK MUSIC VENUE
THAT HELPED LAUNCH DIAMOND’S LEGENDARY CAREER
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD
FOR ACTORS WHO CAN SING AND PLAY THE GUITAR
FOR THE ROLE OF ‘NEIL DIAMOND – THEN’
TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FROM 10 AM – 4 PM ET
Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio, producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions. The open call will take place Tuesday, February 13 from 10 AM – 4 PM ET at The Bitter End (147 Bleecker Street), the iconic music venue that helped launched Diamond’s now legendary career.
Actors should be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a Neil Diamond song of their choice. They are welcome to accompany themselves on the guitar or bring sheet music for an accompanist. Bring a headshot and resume.
Sign-up begins at 9:15 AM ET. Performers will be seen on a first come first serve basis.
Performers not able to be seen in-person are welcome to submit a self-tape. Submit a tape that includes a slate (Name, Height, Location) and you singing 16-32 bars of a Neil Diamond song of your choice while accompanying yourself on the guitar or singing with an accompaniment track. Tapes should be uploaded to a public YouTube link and include the hashtag #CastingNeilDiamond and mention in the video description, “This is for the 2024 Open Call for the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical." Send the link to your tapes and a headshot and resume to casting@theneildiamondmusical.
Below is a character breakdown:
‘Neil – Then’ (Male, White, Late 20s – Early 40s) - NEIL DIAMOND is a singer-songwriter and one of the best-selling musicians of all time. This track plays Neil Diamond throughout his younger life. Must be a very strong rock singer and actor. Must be able to play guitar.
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12) This Valentine's Day Week, Flushing Town Hall to Present a Puppetry Love Story
About the Power of Kindness
Featuring a family-friendly performance of "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" by the world-class Axis Theatre
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Flushing Town Hall will host the award-winning Axis Theatre for a heartwarming performance of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch on Saturday, February 17. Children and families are invited to sign up for a hands-on shadow puppetry workshop prior to the performance.
Based on the popular children’s book by Eileen Spinelli, the British Columbian Axis Theatre from Vancouver presents the story of Mr. Hatch, who lives a colorless and ordered life. He goes to work at the shoelace factory, eats his lunch alone, reads the paper, and then goes to bed… early. Until one Valentine’s Day, he receives the biggest surprise of his life: a candy-filled heart with a note that whispers, “Somebody loves you.” Mr. Hatch’s world is turned upside down, and he begins to make friends and enjoy all the fun parts of life he once ignored. Audiences of all ages are invited to join Mr. Hatch as he searches for his secret admirer and enjoys the biggest surprise of his life as this touching puppet play examines the effect that kindness can have on a dreary existence.
Prior to the 2:15 PM performance, cast members of Axis Theatre will host an introductory workshop into the world of shadow puppetry at 1 PM. Participants will learn how to design and build their very own shadow puppets and how to physically play with them on stage or on a shadow screen. This workshop is designed for young people who want to play, have fun, and learn new creative skills in a supportive environment.
Tickets for the 1:00 PM workshop are $5 for all (please note that space is limited). Tickets for the 2:15 PM family show are $15 for adults and $8 for children. This show is recommended for ages 3 & up.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.flushingtownhall.
For the venue’s full schedule of 2024 Winter events, visit https://www.flushingtownhall.
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13) BLACK THEATRE UNITED ANNOUNCES THE THIRD YEAR OF
THE BROADWAY MARKETING
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP HERE
Black Theatre United (BTU) in partnership with CUNY and 6 leading theatrical marketing companies is proud to launch the third year of The Broadway Marketing Internship Program, an initiative dedicated to creating new opportunities for emerging Black talent in theatrical marketing and advertising. The spirit of this initiative is in equity and inclusion, two of the core values at the heart of BTU, which was formed to protect and promote Black talent, Black people, and Black lives.
During the eight-week program, interns will work with six leading marketing companies in New York City: Serino Coyne, AKA, RPM, Situation, TodayTix Group, and Spotco. Interns will be employed by one of the companies. The intern program includes a rich and robust plan to provide education and experience in the areas of research, strategic planning, creative development/art direction, media planning and buying, social media, content development, partnership marketing, data analysis, and production.
This internship will invite all hired interns into a welcoming, open, supportive learning space to discover how the theatre industry operates through the lens of marketing and advertising in an environment that is safe and open with mentorship support from the BTU Rise committee and many of BTU’s founding members.
All undergraduate students, regardless of race or ethnicity, are welcome to apply for placement in this program. Interns will be hired as full-time employees of one of the companies and as such will be paid $16/hour. Housing is also provided for each intern at St. John’s University’s beautiful Queens campus in apartment style living. Apartments are a 5-minute walk to train stations and a 40 min train/25 min car ride to the heart of Times Square. Each intern will receive an unlimited Metrocard for the summer that can be used for both the MTA bus and MTA subway system. To add to the richness of the summer experience, interns may be invited to theatre industry events on a voluntary basis and receive complimentary tickets to Broadway shows, attractions, and other events.
The eight-week Broadway Marketing Internship program begins Monday, June 24, 2024 through Friday, August 16. There are twelve spots available for the program. To apply please visit: https://www.
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“COCKTAIL MAGIQUE”
LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN FORMARDI GRAS, VALENTINE’S DAY
AND SATURDAY MATINEE CELEBRATIONS
Company XIV announces special Mardi Gras (February 13th) and Valentine’s Day (February 14th) events and Saturday Matinees at Cocktail Magique, a rarefied spectacle of luminescent libations and revelry such as the world has never seen. Behold a phantasmagoria of miracles of tantalizing charm and splendor at this mixological adventure of unprecedented majesty. The magic is brought to audiences by cast members Marley Armstrong, Onyx Noir, Kyle Rose, Rosebud, Nia Simone, Syrena, Adam Tabellija, Sam Urdang and Lydia Wilts.
Mardi Gras (February 13th)
Step into a world of enchantment and revelry at the shimmering Mardi Gras performance of Cocktail Magique by Company XIV. Don't miss this unique soirée where artistry and libations intertwine for a night of unparalleled entertainment and indulgence. Mardi Gras party guests delight in unparalleled marvels with 50% off cocktails all night at the speakeasy bar. Let the magic of Mardi Gras unfold.
50% OFF ALL COCKTAILS
Valentine’s Day (February 14th)
Indulge in a night of passion and enchantment steeped in opulence and magic. Discover an extraordinary evening of love and artistry at Company XIV's Valentine's Day performance of Cocktail Magique. Magique Luxe Couches at this performance are already sold out! Get tickets for this romantic celebration before it’s too late.
Saturday Matinees (February 24 to April 13, 2024)
Magical libations seamlessly blend with circus and burlesque for the ultimate post-brunch revelry. Elevate your weekend festivities with a 3pm Saturday matinee performance of Cocktail Magique by Company XIV. The perfect afternoon escape is enhanced with tipples and treats, served to all guests, and complement the prestidigitation on stage.
Théâtre XIV is a boutique venue where classically trained performers also host and bartend, seating guests and pouring immersive cocktails from a curated menu which also features Brooklyn-crafted absinthe, champagne and a selection of treats and sweets.
VENUE
Cocktail Magique Theatre
17 Wyckoff Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
OTHER INFO
Ages 21+ only, valid ID required for entry.
Strobe, haze and incense are utilized in this production.
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15) Classical Meets Country: Distinguished Concerts
International New York Presents
a Genre-Bending Bluegrass Mass
On Sunday, February 18, Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is proud to present Bluegrass Mass, a celebration of the American tradition of country-style Bluegrass music, with an electrifying blend of gospel and folk in Carol Barnett’s, The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. The act will be led by DCINY Guest Conductor Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe (Ph.D.). Along with the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, New York City’s very own Downtown Voices will be featured amongst the choir, with a special solo act including pieces by Rachmaninoff, Schönberg, and Sheehan, directed by special guest, Stephen Sands.
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16) CELEBRATE EVERYTHING THERE IS EAT, SEE AND
DO IN THE 215 DURING THE FIRST
EVER 215 DAY PRESENTED
BY Do215 PHILADELPHIA
Celebrate everything there is to eat, see and experience in the 215 during the 1st Annual 215 Day Presented by Do215 on 02/15. Do215 is a locally curated event guide and discovery platform to raise up and highlight upcoming concerts, films, festivals, special events, happenings, food and drink. This new first time event is designed to pay homage to all the jawn in the City of Brotherly Love - lets come together and get Philly about it this February! Philadelphia's soon to be famous holiday is here with all the hookups, discounts, giveaways, special experiences and exclusive dishes/drinks. The name of the event recognizes Philly's oldest and original area code generated in 1947 with a 24-hour special event on February 15th. While Philly has racked up a ton more zip codes since then, the city has also added world-class things to do that scream out for recognition. This special day is a chance to get up, get out and Do 215 Day the right way. Access to all the events, discounts and chances to win are completely FREE - with more information now up at www.do215.com
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17) Fundaes Arcade
Share the Love with FUN for the Family this
Valentine’s Day!
Chesterfield, NJ
This Valentine's Day, Fundaes Arcade invites families to share the love with an exciting promotion that combines fun and sweets, plus join us for extended hours throughout the week.
On Wednesday, February 14th, customers can enjoy quality family time with their special offer:
Buy 2 Unlimited Video Game Cards and Get 2 Small Sundaes FREE!
For only $40, you can treat your loved ones to unlimited video game fun and indulge in delicious sundaes. It's the perfect way to create lasting memories and enjoy a unique Valentine's Day experience for the whole family. Learn more here!
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18) Garment District Free Walking Tours
February, 2024
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19) JOANNE TRATTORIA
TO PRESENT FREE WEEKLY SPEAKEASY DRAG SHOW “DRAG ME TO JOANNE’S”
HOSTED BY JUPITER GENESIS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EVERY WEDNESDAY FIRST PERFORMANCE SET FOR VALENTINE’S DAY |
Opening night on Wednesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, will feature performances by special guests MARIYEA and Angel Au. Vidana and Lana Ja’Rae will be the special guests on Wednesday, February 21 while Paloma and Blair Bitch are set to perform on Wednesday. February 28. Doors open every Wednesday at 6pm with performances set to start at 7pm until 9pm. Joanne Trattoria’s full Italian menu will be available during performances.
A one-of-a-kind experience, Drag Me To Joanne’s is the only free weekly speakeasy drag show on the Upper West Side. For reservations, text ‘DRAG’ to 212 721 0068, or click on the OpenTable link here.
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20) “FAMILY PORTRAIT: JAPANESE FAMILY IN FLUX”
FILM SERIES
FULL SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE
FEATURING 10 FILMS
INCLUDING U.S. PREMIERES AND RARE CLASSICS
February 15-24, 2024 at Japan Society and IFC Center in NYC
Presented by Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
and Japan Society
Director Ryota Nakano Appearing In-Person as a Special Guest
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan and Japan Society are proud to announce the full line up for the upcoming ACA Cinema Project film series - Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux. Part of an ongoing initiative fostered by the Government of Japan to increase appreciation of Japanese films in the United States, the ACA Cinema Project has presented events in both New York and LA since 2021, and its next edition will present 10 contemporary and classic films at Japan Society and IFC Center in New York City from February 15-24, 2024.
This special event will be headlined by Japanese director Ryota Nakano, making a rare in-person appearance in New York. Mr. Nakano has been acclaimed for his keen focus on the complex feelings of families across his career, and this series will present The Asadas, his latest film, together with A Long Goodbye and his most famous work, Her Love Boils Bathwater. Mr. Nakano will speak onstage following both The Asadas and Her Love Boils Bathwater.
Beyond Mr. Nakano’s appearance, the Family Portrait series will put a spotlight on the bonds of the traditional Japanese family and the challenges it faces in our modern world. Films such as Keiko Tsuruoka’s Tsugaru Lacquer Girl show the breakdown of this traditional family, while films such as Teruaki Shoji’s Hoyaman celebrate new, invented families created in the 21st century.
The series will present works from both rising and acclaimed directors, including films from three of Japan’s most legendary creators - Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Still Walking, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Tokyo Sonata, and Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Twilight.
The complete Family Portrait schedule and ticket information is available now at japansociety.org/film.
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21) INFAMOUS HOSTESS EVELYN GREY
FROM THE McKITTRICK FOLLIES RETURNS IN “AN EVENING OF ROMANCE WITH EVELYN GREY” ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 7:30PM |
The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced the one-night-only return of the infamous hostess Evelyn Grey (played by former Sleep No More cast member Mallory Gracenin), in An Evening of Romance with Evelyn Grey, on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30PM.
This Valentine’s Eve, the delightful and devious hostess of the infamous McKittrick Follies will entertain guests in song, dance, and delicious cocktails in The Club Car. Accompanied by a lineup of special guests and a trio of live musicians, Evelyn will revel in all things romantic, with abundant mirth and pleasurable surprises throughout the evening.
Mallory Gracenin (she/they) trained as an actor at The Maggie Flanigan Studio Conservatory. She performed for years with Punchdrunk, as a cast member in Sleep No More in NYC and The Burnt City in London.
An array of love-themed cocktails inspired by the experience, including Cupid’s Arrow (a bubbly raspberry spritz) and Memory Lane (a passion fruit martini with a twist), will be available from The Club Car’s bar.
Reserved seating tickets are currently priced from $40 per person. A limited number of Cupid's Delight reservations are available, featuring a premium reserved table for two, bottle of bubbly, chocolate covered strawberries, and a special note from Evelyn; current pricing is $250 per couple. Tickets can be purchased here. All guests must be at least 21 with valid photo ID to attend.
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22) The Movement
Theatre Company
ANNOUNCES
SPRING 2024
SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE
COMING TO AMERICA:
A TIPSY STAGED READING
CO-PRESENTED WITH A DRINKING GAME NYC
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
WALK-IN
THE BLACK LIST COMMISSION READING
WRITTEN BY MARCO ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
DIRECTED BY RYAN DOBRIN
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
THE RETURN OF THE
MONOLOGUE SLAM
APRIL 21, 2024
TAMAGO
WRITTEN BY SAM HAMASHIMA
IN RESIDENCE AT PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS
JUNE 2024
The Movement Theatre Company (TMTC) ( Deadria Harrington, Eric Lockley, Ryan Dobrin and David Mendizábal, Producing Artistic Leaders) announced today the line-up of special events, readings and residencies that will take place this spring.
“Our spring programming feels like a return to our roots and to Harlem,” shared Producing Artistic Leader Deadria Harrington. “The early days of The Movement focused on developing herculean new works and plays at their earliest stages and hosting one-night events that showcase artists of color in innovative ways while uplifting our community. Mainstage productions are so important, but it all starts here, with a glimmer of an idea for a piece or a new collaboration that’s forged when artists work together in unexpected ways.”
The spring will include two presentations of new work commissioned for The Movement’s Ladder Series, each with the support of The Black List and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Programming will also include two one-night-only special events.
“The Ladder Series was created to guide artists to be ambitious, courageous and authentic in their exploration of a new idea. Creating something new can be very vulnerable and The Movement provides tools, resources and insights for artists to flourish in the midst of development through an artist-driven process,” stated Eric Lockley, Producing Artistic Leader and Ladder Series Artist. “Working on my Afrofuturistic triptych Sweet Chariot via The Ladder Series allowed me to approach a bold new vision for the stage with step-by-step support. Whether it was space, dramaturgical insight, permission to play, or encouragement to be ambitious, The Ladder Series stands as an example of an investment in the artist and their uninhibited creativity.”
Full details for these readings are as follows:
Walk-In
By Marco Antonio Rodriguez
Directed by Ryan Dobrin
Commissioned by The Black List
February 23rd at 3pm
Sharp Theatre at Playwrights Horizons
Forced to return home after the sudden death of his estranged mother, a man's already chaotic life attracts further upheaval when he discovers he can time travel back to moments of his childhood when wearing her vintage clothing. Walk-In is an unhinged, irreverent, unapologetically Queer-Caribbean dramatic comedy about generational trauma, the collateral damage that arises when we run from our truth and the quest to learn from and forgive the past through the arduous yet necessary journey of self-forgiveness.
The cast will include Nicole Betancourt, Anthony Lee Medina, Sophia Ramos, Suni Reyes, Angela Reynoso, Denzel Rodriguez, Jennifer Sánchez and Martín Solá. The stage manager will be Andie Burns.
Playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez shared, “The Movement has given me a sacred space of artistic integrity, support and community that I've always craved but never thought I would find as a Queer, bilingual, Latiné artist who has mostly been on the fringes of the business. No idea is too big on this blessed playground and no thought is too wild.”
This reading is open to the public with advance registration. Tickets can be reserved by visiting: https://forms.gle/
Tamago
By Sam Hamashima
Commissioned with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts
In Residency with The Movement at Playwrights Horizons
June 2024
Sam Hamashima’s NYSCA Artist Commission Grant new play たまGO or Tamago is set in 2050, in a world of fluid identities where plastic surgery is now so advanced that changing “skins” is an easy month-long series of appointments with a surgeon. This new play explores the nuances of race, culture and identity in a futuristic exploration of the phenomenon of “Dolezalification” (referring to Rachel Dolezal), cultural appropriation, and the dangers of whiteness as a cultural “norm.”
Playwright Sam Hamashima shared, “Theater changes quickly, and The Movement keeps up with the pace. A disruptor in process and an innovator in spectacle, The Movement challenges me to make even bolder, brighter theater.”
Full details for the special events are as follows.
Coming to America: A Tipsy Staged Reading
Co-presented with A Drinking Game NYC
February 16th at 8pm
The Bell House (149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY)
The Movement is partnering with long-time Brooklyn staple A Drinking Game NYC for a live staged tipsy reenactment of the Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall classic Coming To America.Join our cast, featuring many TMTC favorites, as they travel to Zamunda and then back to New York, encountering rude taxi drivers, sarcastic barbers, fast-food robbers, and queens-to-be. Watch us perform this classic as you grab another round, participate in iconic moments, and shout out your favorite lines along with our (tipsy) cast.
The cast will feature Xander Browne, Ashley Bufkin, Chanel Carroll, Kayla Coleman, Ben Holbrook, Eric Lockley, Stephanie Marrow, Ashton Muñiz, Lucy Myrtue, Dolores Pereira, Booker Vance, Bryce Michael Woodand Zhanah Wyche.
Tickets are available now at eventbrite.com/e/a-drinking-
Harlem Nights: Monologue SLAM #ThatsMyJAM
April 21st at 5:30pm
Silvana Cafe and Bar (300 West 116th Street)
Harlem Nights: Monologue SLAM #ThatsMyJAM challenges performers[SS1] to perform their favorite song lyrics as monologues as they vie for the title of Monologue SLAM Champ! The Movement is thrilled to bring this fun-filled community-building event that showcases the talents of some of New York’s hottest up-and-coming talent in Harlem. The competition shows off the creative skills of the actors and fosters relationships between The Movement and local Harlem businesses such as Silvana, where the SLAM was held in 2014 - 2016. A panel of industry insiders are selected to judge the competition and witness new talent, offering a much-needed platform for young artists of color to meet leading decision makers in the entertainment industry. Previous winners and contestants include Danielle Brooks, Christopher Livingston, Reggie D. White, Lynette R. Freemen, Joel Perez, Kalyne Coleman, Mirirai Sithole, and Omar Perez.
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23) Patrizio Buanne
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:00PM **NEW DATE**
Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, NJ
Multi-platinum Neapolitan crooner Patrizio Buanne will return to New Jersey to perform at the Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street, Newark) on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:00PM. Tickets are $49.50 and $100 VIP (plus applicable fees) and available through NJPAC.org or 1-888-GO-NJPAC. This concert was originally scheduled for October 20 and all previously purchased tickets will be honored on February 16. An email from NJPAC will be sent directly to ticket holders with more info.
For the past decade on concert stages around the world, Patrizio Buanne has thrilled audiences with his seductive vocals, and sold over 10 million albums worldwide. His blend of sexy ballads and up-tempo tunes are all rooted in the pop traditions of his Southern Italian homeland, earning him the title: “The Ambassador of Dolce Vita.” On best-selling albums like The Italian, Viva la Dolce Vita and more recent DVD Celebration! and Italianissimo, comes back to the States after successful tours in Australia, South Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia following the release of BRAVO Patrizio, a compilation CD of his most popular songs.
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24) Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a
Spectacular Lunar New Year Performance! Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture . Main Theater | Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3pm Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture at Hostos Community College Main Theater at 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NYC – a spectacular experience for all ages, combining traditional Chinese celebration with modern flair. The Company dancers, acrobats and musicians will be performing in festive costumes in red, gold, blue and purple colors symbolizing their prayer for a peaceful and harmonious New Year with plenty of prosperity and good fortune for everyone to enjoy and share. Tickets start at $5 for students, $12 for regular-priced tickets, with discounts for seniors and groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hostoscenter.org, by calling 718-518-4455, or in person at the Hostos Box Office Window |
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25) THE ORCHESTRA NOW OFFERS
A FREE CONCERT AT SYMPHONY SPACE ON FEBRUARY 18, PLUS
DEBUSSY & MATISSE: CREATING NEW COLORS, AT THE MET MUSEUM ON MARCH 10
The Orchestral Now begins its winter season in New York City with a return to Peter Norton Symphony Space in a free concert led by resident conductor Zachary Schwartzman. The program features upcoming young soloist Yangxin Song, a winner of the 2022 Bard Conservatory Concerto Competition, in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and includes Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 (February 18).
More music unfolds in March with the season’s second installment of the Orchestra’s popular Sight & Sound series at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Debussy & Matisse: Creating New Colors explores how the venturesome stylings of Matisse and Debussy affected both the visual and musical art scene in the early 20th century. As in all Sight & Sound presentations, Bard College president, conductor, educator, and music historian Leon Botstein surveys the parallels between orchestral music and the visual arts. Each program is accompanied by on-screen artworks and musical excerpts performed by The Orchestra Now, followed by a full performance and audience Q&A (March 10). |
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 4 PM Peter Norton Symphony Space Zachary Schwartzman, conductor Yangxin Song, violin Felix Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95 Sergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 TŌN Resident Conductor Zachary Schwartzman leads the Orchestra in a free concert, presenting Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture, the composer’s musical contribution to Victor Hugo’s 1838 five-act historical drama; and Prokofiev’s 1935 Violin Concerto No. 2, his last Western commission from the French violinist Robert Soëtens. The performance features soloist Yangxin Song, a winner of the 2022 Bard Conservatory Concerto Competition. The program closes with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1, his first numbered symphony, written at age 33. Tickets: This concert is FREE, no tickets necessary, advance RSVP is requested. Debussy & Matisse: Creating New Colors The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 PM Leon Botstein, conductor Claude Debussy: Images for Orchestra, L. 122 Artwork by Henri Matisse and others Henri Matisse helped to revolutionize the visual arts in the first decades of the 20th century with daring experiments in a technicolor style that changed the course of French painting. In the same era, his compatriot Claude Debussy was rejecting classical German musical tradition, developing his own style of harmony and orchestral coloring that would strongly influence a wide range of composers for years to come. His expressive Images, which evokes English, Spanish, and French cultures, exemplifies the composer’s explorations in color and texture. All Tickets, priced at $30–$50, include same-day museum admission and may be purchased online here, by calling The Met at 212.570.3949, or at The Great Hall box office at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. XXX
26) South Street Seaport Museum
Join the South Street Seaport neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration and enjoy free General Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum on February 17, from 11am to 5pm! Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations featuring lively lion dance performances, engaging Chinese Calligraphy Workshops, and maritime-inspired craft activities to usher in the Year of the Dragon, presented in collaboration with the New York Chinese Cultural Center and the Seaport. Seaport Square will come alive with three dynamic lion dance performances starting at 1:00pm. Explore below for details on special all-ages activities happening at the Seaport Museum. seaportmuseum.org/lunar-new- Chinese Calligraphy Workshop February 17 | 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | 207 Water Street | Free To celebrate the Lunar New Year, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three delightful 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush, participants will be instructed on how to write simple characters while exploring the relationship between ancient Chinese pictographs and their modern-day ideographs. Together, we will learn the evolution of the Chinese characters that tie to fish, the sea, and a prosperous New Year. While primarily designed for children ages 7–12, these workshops are open to all ages for free. Due to limited capacity, advanced registration is required. If tickets are unavailable for a specific time, pre-registration for that workshop has reached capacity. In case registration is full, try our in-person cancellation line starting 10 minutes before each workshop. Nautical Chinese Lion Chains February 17, 18 | 11am–4:30pm | 12 Fulton Street | Free with General Admission Celebrate the Lunar New Year all weekend long with the Seaport Museum’s maritime-inspired spin on a Chinese Lion Chain craft. Come create your own unique lion chain decoration using paper links inspired by the colorful signal flags, which sailors use to communicate. This fun-filled activity is in partnership with the New York Chinese Cultural Center. On February 17 this activity is included with Free General Admission tickets. On February 18, this activity is included with Pay What You Wish General Admission. No additional registration required. Extend Your Visit General Admission includes access to all current exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street and access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost. |
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27) Theater Resources Unlimited
TRU Producer Bootcamp
Raising Money for Theater 2024: Who, How and When to Ask
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12pm - 7pm ET
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) invites you to join the annual TRU Producer Bootcamp, Raising Money for Theater 2024: Who, How and When to Ask on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12pm - 7pm ET. Workshop cost starts at $115 for students, and a basic early bird price of $160 thru 2/10 with a discount for TRU members. For more info and ticketing, visit: https://truonline.org/events/
For more information about TRU membership and programs, visit truonline.org.
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28) TWO RIVER THEATER PARTNERS WITH THE LEAGUE OF LIVE STREAM THEATER
TO STREAM WORLD PREMIERE OF THE SCARLET LETTER BY KATE HAMILL
Live Streaming Will Reach Audiences Worldwide on February 16th, 17th, 18th
For the first time ever, Two River Theater will partner with nonprofit The League of Live Stream Theater to present the world premiere of Kate Hamill’s The Scarlet Letter via live stream. The live stream performances will reach global audiences beginning Friday, February 16 and include all evening and matinee performances through Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Based on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter showcases the strength of a woman who will not let the rules of an unjust society define her. Instead, Hester Prynne dares to strive for a better life for herself and her daughter.
TICKET INFORMATION
Live stream tickets are $49, including a $9 service fee.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours
All performances are in EST
Purchase now at https://www.lolst.org/scarlet-
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