Sunday Scoop Week of 7/14/24 What's Up Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

1) Cellino V. Barnes

2) CON

3) Day for Night

4) It's Not What It Looks Like 

B) Cast Changes

5) MJ

C) Run Extension 

6) N/A

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

7) Classic Stage Presents One Night Only Concert Version of

Edge of the World 7/16

8) The City of Englewood, NJ Celebrates 125 Years 

9) Epic Players Theatre Neuro-Inclusive Cabaret:

Greatest Summer Bops at Joe's Pub 7/22

10) Fathom Events Presents The Neverending Story

7/21 & 7/22

11) Flamenco Latino  2024 Mas Alla Series

7/24 - 8/24

12) Jesse Walker Presents Stage Benefit Concert of The Addams Family

at the Jackson Library (Jackson, NJ) 7/22

13) Job the Play Rush and Lottery Policies 

14) The Paley Center Opens New West Wing Exhibit 

15) Playland Celebrates the 95th Birthday of the Legendary Dragon Coaster 

16) The Ritual of Breath is the Rite to Resist

7/19

17) TADA! Youth Theater Week-Long Summer Camps Through August 23

A) Beginning Performances 

Courtesy of Print Shop PR

1) Cellino V. Barnes

Cellino V. Barnes is a darkly comedic rollercoaster that captures the wild partnership of notorious injury attorneys Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes, from their meteoric rise in the 1990s through their spectacular break-up in the 2010s.

Witness the hilariously absurd antics of two lawyers who prioritize outrageous personal squabbles over their billion-dollar empire, navigating a minefield of ethical dilemmas, personal demons, and outdated fax machines. As their budding friendship and business collide with unchecked ambition, they must decide whether to find common ground or torch it all. Inspired by their infamous real-life split, this riotous romp reveals the rivalry and redemption of two men who changed the face of their industry, one iconic billboard at a time.    

Asylum NYC (123 E. 24th St.)

7/23 - 10/13

Opening Night 8/1

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit CELLINO-V-BARNES.COM

Courtesy of Spin Cycle PR

2) CON

Aiden lost his father on 9/11. Because no remains were ever identified, Aiden refuses to believe that his dad is dead. When Aiden turns to conspiracy theories in search of truth, his discoveries push him to the absolute brink. CON is a drama about how trauma becomes intrinsically part of who we are, and about whether we can trust the most essential boundaries of existence and reality.

Brooklyn Haus (24 Marcy Ave.)

7/19 - 8/11

8/2 Opening Night

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

3) Day for Night

A new dance choreographed by Pam Tanowitz, examining relationships, nostalgia, and memory, stitched to the sounds and landscapes of Little Island.

Little Island Amph (1 11th Ave.)

7/17 - 7/21

Opening Night 7/18

For more information or to purchase, visit littleislandtickets.com

Courtesy of David Darr Publicity

4) It's Not What It Look Like 

What happens when you’re caught red-handed? Wiping blood off your hands…and everyone can see you. But you didn’t realize that. And an ill-timed food delivery is calling your phone. It’s Not What It Looks Like starts there. To prove their innocence, two people, M and W, go back to the beginning with their own version of events. As tensions rise, their narrative starts to crumble, and the truth comes out.

Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)

7/24 - 8/10

Opening Night 7/27

For more information or to purchase, visit www.sohoplayhouse.com/upcoming-events/its-not-what-it-looks-like.

B) Cast Changes

Photo by Emilio Madrid

5) MJ

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams now alternating in the role of Little Michael

For more information about MJ to purchase tickets, visit MJTheMusical.com 

C) Run Extension 

Photo by Daniel Rader

6) N/A

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe return to the stage as two congresswomen, generations apart in this new play about power, politics, and the perilous path to progress. N/A is a battle of wills -- and wits – between N, the first woman Speaker of the House, and A, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Inspired by real people and events, N/A illuminates the person whom many consider the most powerful woman in American history…and the once-in-a-generation political talent who defied her. 

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center (150 W. 65th St.). 

Now closing 9/1

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

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

7)

 

 

PRESENTS

 

A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT PRESENTATION OF

 

EDGE OF THE WORLD

 

 

BOOK, MUSIC, & LYRICS BY

NICK BLAEMIRE

AND

 

TONY AWARD NOMINEE

ETHAN SLATER

 

TUESDAY JULY 16, 2024 AT 7PM

AT CSC’S LYNN F. ANGELSON THEATER

Classic Stage Company (Jill Rafson, Producing Artistic Director) announced today a one-night-only concert presentation of Edge of the World, a new musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Nick Blaemire (Space Dogs) and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater (CSC’s Assassins). Edge of the World will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater on Tuesday July 16 at 7pm. For tickets and more information, please visit: www.classicstage.org/choose-seats/?eid=EdgeoftheWorld2024

The cast of Edge of the World will include Slater as Ben, Norbert Leo Butz (My Fair Lady) as Henry, and Lilli Cooper (POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive) as Kath. They previously appeared on the concept album of Edge of the World produced by Broadway Records and will reprise their roles for this performance.

When young Ben (Ethan Slater) and his father Henry (Norbert Leo Butz) move to a geological research outpost in rural Alaska, the only other person for hundreds of miles is a fellow researcher named Kath (Lilli Cooper). Ben uses his imagination to cope with his new surroundings, but as he learns more about the circumstances that brought him into isolation, the line between lie and reality begins to blur. It's a sweeping, handmade fable about the world we’re given, and the one we make for ourselves.

Tickets for the concert range from $35-100 and are available by at www.classicstage.org/choose-seats/?eid=EdgeoftheWorld2024.

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Courtesy of Prana PR

 
8) THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD N.J. CELEBRATES 125 YEARS!
THE ULTIMATE BLOCK PARTY CELEBRATION WITH FAMILY FUN!
ENGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET
Showcasing Englewood Area Businesses and Culture with Music,
Food And More
 
Wednesday, July 17th | 5PM – 11 PM
(Rain date Thursday, July 18th)
 
E. Palisade Avenue
Between Engle Street and Van Brunt St.
Englewood, NJ 07631
FREE ADMISSION
Event Link
EnglewoodNightMarket.com

Don't miss the Englewood Night Market, a grand celebration of the City of Englewood’s 125th Anniversary! It's bigger and better than ever with food, music, culture, shopping, and more. The event is free for everyone and will be held on Wednesday, July 17th, from 5 pm to 11 pm on East Palisade Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey. This event was designed to honor the culture, history, and diversity that have shaped the City of Englewood into what it is today.

There will be dozens of local businesses also participating and the full list can be found at www.EnglewoodNightMarket.com. Be sure to follow @EnglewoodNightMarket on Instagram for more details on the menus, outdoor bar options and prizes.

For more information email T.H.ExperiencesLLC@gmail.com.

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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

9) EPIC Players Theatre

presents a

Neuro-inclusive Cabaret: Greatest Summer Bops

at Joe's Pub

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7pm, Doors at 6pm

EPIC Players Theatre, New York's Premiere Neurodiverse Theater Company, presents a neuro-inclusive July Cabaret: Greatest Summer Bops on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7pm, doors at 6pm at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. NYC. Tickets are $65 / $35 (exclusive of service fee) with a 2 drink or 1 food item minimum, per person. The show will be ASL interpreted. Please use code EPICASL for accessible seating. All tickets can be purchased online at publictheater.org.

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10) Fathom Events & Warner Bros. Pictures Celebrate 40 Years of “The NeverEnding Story,” Bringing it Back to Theaters Nationwide on July 21 & 22

 

Exclusive to the Fathom Events is a Special Introduction by Cinema Legend Leonard Maltin, Adding His Unique Insights on the Film

WHAT: Fathom Events’ Big Screen Classics series continues with the beloved 1984 fantasy epic “The NeverEnding Story”—returning to theaters nationwide in honor of its 40^TH Anniversary on July 21 and 22.

 

In the film, a lonely young boy with a love of books becomes drawn into a timeless world of fabulous creatures—a world that only he can save from certain destruction—as he discovers that he is the hero of “The NeverEnding Story.” 

 

Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen directs this unforgettable adventure starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Tami Stronach, Noah Hathaway, and Deep Roy, and boasting landmark practical creature effects and whimsical set designs.

 

Each of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics includes an exclusive introduction by legendary film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, exploring the visionary tale’s enduring appeal that continues to captivate new generations of filmgoers.

WHO: Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Pictures

 

WHEN: Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time; and Monday, July 22 at 7:00 pm local time.

 

WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theater locations are subject to change).

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Photo courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

11) Flamenco Latino

Announces 2024 Más Allá Series

July 24-August 24, 2024

Flamenco Latino is thrilled to announce its 2024 Más Allá Series, which runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Saturday, August 24, 2024. The annual Más Allá (“Way Beyond”) Series, which has been a part of Flamenco Latino since 2015, represents the company’s most creative, innovative offering within the world of Flamenco dance and music. For more info, visit https://www.flamencolatino.com/.

This year’s series centers on the tongue in cheek notion that “We’ve Been Here Before,” a direct response to the rise of authoritarian ideas in United States, told through lyrics both sung and rapped, and above all, through movement. The 2024 Más Allá Series features guest artists Omar Edwards, tap and Paige Stewart, hip-hop, who each compliment Flamenco Latino’s creative mission and style. The Más Allá Series continues to produce innovative flamenco with salsa, jazz, blues and hip-hop flavors.

Dance Class with Aurora Reyes and Paige Stewart (flamenco and hip-hop) FREE

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica. Ave, Jamaica NY 11432

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 7pm - 8pm

Flamenco Latino in Concert | $20*, $10 JCAL Members, Students/Seniors

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica. Ave, Jamaica NY 11432

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

*For group discounts, call 347-771-2440

Panel Discussion with Q&A: “The Nature of Combining Flamenco, Tap and Hip-Hop” with Aurora Reyes, Basilio Georges, Omar Edwards and Paige Stewart | FREE

The Secret Theatre, 38-02 61st St, Woodside NY 11377

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Flamenco Latino in Concert | $30, $15 Students/Seniors — Call for Group Discounts, 347-771-2440

The Secret Theatre, 38-02 61st St, Woodside NY 11377

Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Flamenco Latino in Concert | $30, $15 Students/Seniors — Call for Group Discounts, 347-771-2440

The Secret Theatre, 38-02 61st St, Woodside NY 11377

Saturday, August 24, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Watch Party of Performance Highlights | FREE

Flamenco Latino Youtube and Facebook Channels

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12) NEW JERSEY’S BEST GATHER
TO PRESENT
A STAGED CONCERT VERSION
OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”
BOOK BY RICK ELICE AND MARSHALL BRICKMAN
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY ANDREW LIPPA
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JESSE WALKER

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024
AT 2:00PM AND 6:00PM
THE JACKSON LIBRARY
(2 JACKSON DRIVE, JACKSON, NJ)

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT AND SUPPORT

ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

New Jersey’s Jesse Walker, host of the online celebrity show “The Jesse Walker Show,” in support of Entertainment Community Fund, will present a staged concert version of the Broadway musical The Addams Family, with book by Rick Elice and *Marshall Brickman, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on characters created by Charles Addams. Directed and choreographed by Jesse Walker, the cast will feature New Jersey’s Bemba Balsirow as Mal Beineke, George Balsirow as Pugsley Addams, Serg Balsirow as Uncle Fester, Lois Blackman and Sherry Hecker alternating as Alice Beineke, Lyle Greene as Lucas Beineke, Rachel Levy as Morticia Addams, Kathryn Paidoussis as Wednesday Addams, Alessia Secli as Grandma, Aliyah Sulimenko as various Addams family ancestors, Henry Walker as Lurch and Jesse Walker as Gomez Addams.

The TWO-PERFORMANCE ONLY special benefit concert event is set for Monday, July 22, 2024 beginning at 2:00PM and 6:00PM at The Jackson Library (2 Jackson Drive) in Jackson, NJ. (The 6:00PM performance will be recorded to air on “The Jesse Walker Show” at a future date.) General Admission tickets are priced at $5.00 and may be purchased via email at jessewalker17@hotmail.com. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit and support Entertainment Community Fund.

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13) IN-PERSON RUSH AND DIGITAL LOTTERY

 POLICIES ANNOUNCED

FOR THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED

 PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

“JOB”

Hannah Getts, Alex Levy, Craig Balsam, and P3 Productions announced the in-person rush and digital lottery policies for the smash hit play JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by Michael Herwitz. Previews for this limited engagement begin on Monday, July 15 at Broadway’s Hayes Theater (240 West 44^th Street) ahead of a Tuesday, July 30 opening night starring the acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon.

General Rush
A limited number of in-person rush tickets will be available on the day of each performance for $39 (inclusive of service fees) per ticket when the Hayes Theater box office opens subject to availability. A maximum of two tickets per person per performance will be allowed. The box office is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM – 8 PM and Sunday 12 PM – 6 PM.

Telecharge Digital Lottery
Entries for the JOB digital lottery open at 12 AM ET on the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 10 AM ET and 3 PM ET and will be notified by email shortly after each drawing and have five hours to claim and purchase tickets online. Winners may buy up to 2 tickets at $47 each (all fees included). Visit rush.telecharge.com to enter.

Tickets for JOB are also on sale now at www.jobtheplay.com, www.telecharge.com, by calling 800 447 7400, or at the Hayes Theatre box office.

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Courtesy of The Paley Center for Media

14) New West Wing Exhibit Opens 

at the Paley Center

Just last week, The Paley Center for Media opened its latest blockbuster exhibit, Inside The West Wing: A 25^th Anniversary Salute. Running for nine weeks only, this immersive exhibit based on the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–winning show created by Aaron Sorkin, is now open at The Paley Museum and will run through Sunday, September 8. 

 

Visitors to the exhibit have the opportunity to step into the exciting world of the Bartlet White House with fan-favorite costumes, props, video, and other memorabilia from the groundbreaking series. A highlight of the exhibit is an incredible photo opportunity where visitors can stand at the show’s White House pressroom podium from which Press Secretary C.J. Cregg helped champion President Bartlet’s vision for America. The exhibit is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am-6pm.

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15) A Magical Milestone at Playland for One of the Longest Running Rides, as Legendary Dragon Coaster Celebrates 95 Years of Breathtaking Thrills and Chills

It’s the Year of the Dragon and Playland is hosting a ‘beast of a bash’ this month as one of the nation’s most historic amusement parks and waterfront destinations prepares for two weekends of fun to commemorate the iconic Dragon Coaster’s 95^th birthday on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. Leading up to the birthday weekend, from July 12 to 14 and on Friday, July 19, Playland will also feature a dragon crafts station, where young visitors can tap into their creative side and decorate individual art pieces that will be part of a large dragon’s body, complete with a 3D head, wings, tail and carried on poles – which will ultimately be part of Playland’s celebratory Dragon Parade on July 20 and 21.

 

Standing at 80 feet high with approximately 3,400 feet of track, the Dragon Coaster originally opened in 1929 and continues to thrill riders of all ages to this day. It is the only coaster designed by Frederick A. Church that remains in operation on the east coast. The wooden ride is also one of 48 coasters around the world recognized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance.

 

The fire-breathing celebrations will feature a Dragon Parade at 4 pm on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, when entertainers on stilts and unicycles will lead kids in a dragon-shaped procession around the park while waving around commemorative dragon streamers. Throughout the day, face painters and airbrush tattoo artists will be available for dragon-themed face and body art, as well as special Kiddyland performances featuring Peter Michael Martin and performing aerialists.  

Other festivities include Playland’s Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented by The Capitol Theatre, a stunning fireworks display on Friday and Saturday, relay races, boat races and so much more. In addition, the #PlaylandArt Dragon Contest winner, where Dragon Coaster fans were encouraged to create their own creative impressions of the ride earlier this year, will be announced.

 

“The Dragon Coaster has been such a staple for generations of families, creating 95 years of thrilling memories that we wanted to recognize and celebrate this summer,” said Evonne Keeler, CEO of Playland. “The Dragon Coaster is such an iconic part of Playland’s vibrant history as we continue to enhance the park as a thriving waterfront destination, and we are excited to embrace that history with Playland’s dragon-themed festivities that will delight guests of all ages all weekend long.”

 

For the Saturday celebrations on July 20, roundtrip ferry service will also be available from East 34^th Street in Manhattan with a stop at 90^th Street and Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. More information and the full ferry schedule can be found here.

 

The Dragon Coaster weekend celebration schedule includes:

 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

·       2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm: Kiddyland shows featuring Peter Michael Martin

·       4 pm:  Dragon Parade with kids and entertainers circling the park channeling their inner dragon coaster

·       7 pm:  Summer Sounds Concert Series presented by The Capitol Theatre: Jacknife Lori 90's Alt Rock Hits on the Main Stage

·       8:45 pm and 9 pm: Special pre-fireworks celebration to sing happy birthday to the Dragon Coaster, followed by fantastic fireworks at 9 pm

 

Sunday, July 21, 2024

·       1 pm:  #PlaylandArt Dragon Contest winner announced

·       2 pm: Summer Sounds Concert Series presented by The Capitol Theatre: Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays The Music of Talking Heads For Kids on the Main Stage

·       3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm: Kiddyland is one word shows featuring Ray Grins

·       3 pm to 4 pm: Boat Races

·       4 pm:  Dragon Parade with kids and entertainers circling the park channeling their inner dragon coaster

·       4 pm to 5 pm: Relay Races

·       7 pm: Main Stage Variety Show with AJ Silver

 

Plus, there will be Dragon-themed face painting and air brush tattooing, aerialist performances, a fun bubble cart and more!

 

For more information about Playland including new events and initiatives, visit https://playland.com

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16) THE FLEA

ANNOUNCES

“THE RITUAL OF BREATH

IS THE RITE TO RESIST”

A TRANSDISCIPLINARY OPERA

 

AS PART OF LINCOLN CENTER’S

SUMMER FOR THE CITY SERIES

AND

PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH

HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT DARTMOUTH

 

FRIDAY, JULY 19 AT 7:30 PM

AT LINCOLN CENTER’S DAMROSCH PARK

The Flea, as Associate Producer, announced today The Ritual of Breath, a transdisciplinary opera and creative act of resistance, will be presented as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City series. The Ritual of Breath will be presented at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park (62nd Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus) on Friday, July 19 at 7:30 PM.

The Ritual of Breath is a free event open to the public. The event is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space in advance, please click here: Fast Track. Fast Track tickets get you priority entry into the venue up until 10 minutes before showtime.

For more information, please visit: https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/the-ritual-of-breath-is-the-rite-to-resist-111

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17) TADA! YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS WEEK-LONG

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 23^RD

Still time to register for camp this summer! TADA! Youth Theater presents week-long musical theater summer camps where children create and perform a brand new musical every week, all summer long! Summer camps take place now through August 23rd at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28^th Street in Manhattan. Campers will be divided into groups by their ages. Children, ages 4-5, attend 9AM to 1:30PM, and children ages 5-7 and 8-12 attend 9AM – 5PM.

 

For registration information, please visit https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/

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