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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Sunday Scoop Week of 7/21/24 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

1) Britton and the Stings' Mama

2) Sabbath Girl

B) Cast Recordings 

3) Alice Down the Rabbit Hole

4) My True Love

5) Patti Lupone A Life in Notes

C)Tickets on Sale

6) American Mariachi

E) What Else is Happening This and More 

7) Ain't Done Bad Rush Policy

8) Broadway Podcast Network & Disney Theatrical Group
Presents Exclusive Series About the Making of Aladdin

9) Brooklyn Children's Museum Opens Permanent STEM Makerspace,
Nature's Engineers

10) Conwell Coffee Hall in Financial District New Summer Menu & Drinks

11) Job Launches Post-Performance Conversation Series

12) WP Theater Announces 2024/2025 Season

A) Beginning Performances 

Photo by Maddy Talias

1) Britton and the Stings' Mama

Little Island’s fifth world premiere at The Amph showcases Britton Smith and Britton & The Sting in an unforgettable five performances debuting 13 new songs created specifically for Little Island, where sonic adventure embodies the transformative power of water, life, and connection.

 

The band’s anthem “Let’s Get Drunk and Go to Church,” has reached over 44 countries and has sold-out classic New York City venues including The Apollo, Williamsburg Musical Hall, Rockwood Music Hall, Nublu, and Joe’s Pub. The eight-person group recently opened for indie group Sammy Rae & The Friends on their nationwide CAMP: The Tour and have been featured in Vanity FairVogueFault Magazine, the New Yorker and more.


Little Island's The Amph (10th Ave.)
7/24 - 7/28
Opening Night 7/25

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit littleislandtickets.com

2) Sabbath Girl

In The Sabbath Girl, Angie Mastrantoni has a lot going for her: her own art gallery, a new apartment, but not much time for romance … until a neighbor unexpectedly knocks on her door. A sparkling new musical about big-city life and the possibility of finding love when you’re least looking for it – maybe even right down the hall.

59E59 Theaters (59 E. 59 St.)
7/23 - 9/1
Opening Night 7/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/the-sabbath-girl

B) Cast Recordings 

3) Alice Down the Rabbit Hole

Metta Theatre – one of the UK’s leading production companies devoted to British musical theatre – brings a brand-new original musical based on the beloved stories of Lewis Carroll. Self-involved social media addicted teen Alice falls down a YouTube rabbit hole following climate scientist Professor Rabbit who’s running out of time in trying to stop the Red Queen, CEO of Red Heart Petroleum from perpetuating her latest climate atrocities. With an epic folk-pop score this show is a highly energetic and fun exploration of the climate crisis for everyone young and old.

The album is available digitally on all platforms now.

For more information go to orcd.co/alicedtrh

Photo by Asher Dorlester

4) My True Love

MY TRUE LOVE follows Cedarella, a witch who dreams of falling in love with a Perfect Prince, so she runs away from home to seek her One True Love in a Magic Land called ... "Magicland!"  Ultimately, Cedarella must decide if she is willing to let go of the fairytale stereotypes of love she grew up with to make room for a real love that is honest, true, and incredibly empowering.
 
Appropriate for all ages, MY TRUE LOVE features a rollicking pop comedy score, a fast-paced book, and nonstop laughs, all while exploring complex themes including consent, empowerment and embracing your identity.  

The original cast recording MY TRUE LOVE is available for download at www.soundcloud.com/mytruelove-musical.

5) Patti Lupone A Life in Notes

Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. With A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner, Patti LuPone, performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America. The songs range from her youth during the burgeoning rock and roll scene of the fifties, to coming of age in the politically and socially turbulent sixties, to eventually achieving success with both career and family.

Disc 1:

  1. A Song for You

  2. Come On-a My House

  3. Summertime, Summertime

  4. Ebb Tide

  5. We Kiss in a Shadow / Teen Angel / Town Without Pity

  6. I Wish It So

  7. Some People

  8. Lilac Wine

  9. Alfie

  10. Saratoga Summer Song

  11. The Man That Got Away

  12. Those Were the Days


Disc 2:

  1. On Broadway

  2. Don’t Cry for Me Argentina

  3. I Dreamed a Dream

  4. The Ladies Who Lunch

  5. Stars

  6. Anything Goes

  7. I Didn’t Know What Time it Was

  8. Make You Feel My Love

  9. Ready to Begin Again (Manya’s Song)

  10. Forever Young

  11. In My Life / Those Were the Days


The digital album is available now. Go to orcd.co/lifeinnotes. 

The CD will be available on August 30, 2024. For more information or to preorder go to Amazon, or www.CenterStageRecords.com.

C)Tickets on Sale

6) American Mariachi

American Mariachi, by José Cruz González and with arrangements by Cynthia Reiles Flores, follows cousins Lucha and Boli. They have a plan— start an all-girl mariachi band! So what if it’s the 1970s and no one’s heard of such a thing? So what if they can’t play and have no costumes? So what if their families disapprove? They are on a mission to find some bandmates and make their mariachi dreams come true. 

 

Two River Theater (21 Bridge Ave,, Red Bank, NJ)

9/20 - 10/20


Pre-sale tickets are on sale July 22-28, followed by single tickets on sale to the general public on July 29.


For more information or to purchase tickets, go to tworivertheater.org/whats-on/american-mariachi

E) What Else is Happening This and More 

Photo courtesy of Keith Sherman PR

7) "AIN'T DONE BAD,"
A Theatrical Dance Experience
Announces Rush Policy


AIN’T DONE BAD is a hybrid theatrical dance experience conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jakob Karr (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and featuring the music of country star Orville Peck has announced a general rush ticket policy for the show. Rush tickets, prices at $20, will be available beginning 90 minutes prior to the performance at the box office. Rush tickets are subject to availability.

AIN’T DONE BAD tells the powerful heartwarming story of coming out, falling in love, and finding one’s true voice as a queer person in the South. Told entirely through contemporary dance without a single spoken word, the 90-minute performance stars Jakob Karr along with ten leading dancers. 

AIN’T DONE BAD plays Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30PM (for the week of July 9-14) and beginning July 16, the schedule is: Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Wednesday at 2:00 PM and 7:30PM, Thursday – Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00PM, and Sunday at 7:30PM. Tickets are $40-$75. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit: www.aintdonebad.com 

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8) BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK


PARTNERS WITH


DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP


TO PRESENT EXCLUSIVE SERIES



ABOUT THE MAKING OF


“ALADDIN”


IN CELEBRATION OF THE SHOW’S


10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON BROADWAY

 

FIRST EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE

 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!


Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) Co-Founders Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales recently announced that they have partnered with Disney Theatrical Group to present a new podcast about the making of the hit musical Aladdin in celebration of the show’s triumphant 10-year anniversary on Broadway. Hosted by NY1 anchor Frank DiLella, the series features exclusive interviews with composer Alan Menken, original principals James Monroe Iglehart, Jonathan Freeman, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, current principals Adi Roy, Sonya Balsara, Dennis Stowe, and more as they pull back the curtain on the untold story of Aladdin’s journey from conception to Broadway triumph.

 

The series is an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. It delves into the incredible challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the joyous celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat of musical theatre. Hear the untold story of Aladdin and discover the passion, resilience, and artistry that created a Broadway sensation.


For more information about Aladdin or to purchase tickets, visit AladdinTheMusical.com.

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9) Brooklyn Museum
 Teaches Youngsters Hands-on Science 
in Brand New STEM Makerspace
Nature's Engineers

This summer, Brooklyn Children's Museum has opened its brand new permanent STEM makerspace, Nature's Engineers, where NYC kids will have the chance to learn from nature and engage in hands-on science activities, fostering creativity and critical thinking.

Throughout July, Nature's Engineers offers a Skyscraper lesson, where kids are given materials with which to design and build their own tall towers, then test the structural integrity of their creations on an earthquake-simulating Shake Table. August and September will be all about analyzing fossils from BCM’s collection.

Nature's Engineers is open Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Guests are able to enjoy the lesson for free during the Thursday time slot as part of the Museum's Amazon Free Hours.

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Photo Courtesy of DKC/ O&M

10) C O N W E L L C O F F E E H A L L

CELEBRATES THE SUMMER WITH NEW MENU ITEMS


The Financial District’s sensational new coffee and food spot, Conwell Coffee Hall (6 Hanover Street), nestled within the historic Life And Trust Bank, emerges as a grand sanctuary of coffee culture and an homage to Wall Street’s ambitious spirit.

 

Guests delight in Conwell Coffee Hall’s plentiful coffee and tea selections as well as classic New York-inspired dishes, including: French Toast soaked in orange zest custard, salads such as the popular Waldorf, and signature toasts such as Avocado, Smoked Salmon, and Bacon, Egg & Cheese. In a culinary celebration of summer, Conwell’s latest menu additions include Summer Gazpacho, Market Berries & Ricotta Toast, Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad, as well as thirst quenchers Fresh Raspberry Lemonade and Matcha Lemonade.


To learn more, view opening hours, and sign up to Conwell’s newsletter, visit https://conwellcoffeehall.com.


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Photo by Andy Henderson

11) THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

“JOB”

ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF

POST-PERFORMANCE CONVERSATION SERIES

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 WITH

JOURNALIST & HOST OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’ “THE DAILY”


MICHAEL BARBARO

JOB, producers Hannah GettsAlex LevyCraig Balsam, and P3 Productions announced the launch of a post-performance conversation series. The first event will be hosted by journalist Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times’ “The Daily,” on Wednesday, July 24 immediately following the 7 p.m. performance of the play. Mr. Barbaro will be joined by acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, and director Michael Herwitz.


Additional conversations will be announced shortly.

Following two extended, sold-out downtown engagements, the hit psychological thriller JOB moves to Broadway for 10 weeks only. This New York Times Critic’s Pick is “80 minutes of pure tension. A slick, drop-tower ride” (Vulture).

After being placed on leave following a viral incident, Jane would do anything to return to her Big Tech-company job. But as the therapist who needs to authorize it, Loyd suspects her work might be doing more harm than good. With two not-to-be-missed performances from Tony Award® nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession”) and Sydney Lemmon (Tár, “Fear the Walking Dead”), “don’t be alarmed if you catch yourself holding your breath throughout the entire show” (Time Out New York).


The JOB creative team also features scenic design by Scott Penner, costume design by Michelle J. Li, lighting design by Mextly Couzin, sound design by Cody Spencer, and original music by Devonté Hynes. Rachel A. Zucker will serve as Production Stage Manager while ShowTown Theatricals/Samuel Dallas will serve as the General Manager. Hannah Getts serves as dramaturg. The understudies for JOB are Jeff Still (Loyd) and Arianna Gayle Stucki (Jane).

Performances for the limited engagement began last night at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) ahead of a Tuesday, July 30 opening night and will run through Sunday, September 29.


Tickets for JOB are 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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12) WP THEATER ANNOUNCES
2024-2025 SEASON


SEPTEMBER 21- OCTOBER 20, 2034

WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION
MATHILDE DRATWAS'S

DIRTY LAUNDRY


MARCH/APRIL 2025

WORLD PREMIERE

FRANCISCA DA SILVERIA'S 

minor.ity


WP Theater (Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag) is thrilled to announce their 2024-25 Season at WP Theater (2162 Broadway, at 76th Street). 

The season kicks off in the fall of 2024 with Dirty Laundry, written by Mathilde Dratwa (Milk and Gall, A Play about David Mamet Writing a Play about Harvey Weinstein) and directed by former BOLD Associate Artistic Director at WP Theater Rebecca Martinez (Sancocho, The Comedy of Errors).

After the woman who unites them dies, three people grapple with love, loss, lust...and household chores. Meanwhile, a spin cycle of voices pings with questions: are you still a daughter when your mother dies? Are you still the other woman when the first woman is gone? And maybe more importantly–how do you clean all that Dirty Laundry?

By special arrangement with Spark Theatrical, Dirty Laundry runs from September 21st through October 20thwith opening night on October 6th.
 
In the spring 2025, the world premiere of minor.ity by Francisca Da Silveira, directed by Shariffa Ali (We Were Everywhere, Eclipsed), will begin its limited engagement at WP Theater, in partnership with Colt Coeur.

In a world plagued with scarcity, minor•ity is a powerful three-hander that interrogates Black identity, the plurality of the African diaspora, and what it means to be a sought-after artist of color. An international African arts conference, Diaspora Now!, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in Paris and the panel line-up this year is sure to cause a stir. Newcomer Sami Monroe, a go-getting directing prodigy from America, joins jaded veteran painter Céza Depina and formerly banned storyteller, Cheikh Malick Diallo. As they prepare for each panel discussion, generational and cultural differences lead to clashes and a fierce competition emerges between the three artists.

minor.ity runs in March and April of 2025, exact dates to be announced.

For more information, please visit www.WPTheater.org.
 

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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for More Theater Monday.

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