The musical Lifeline, written by Becky Hope-Palmer with music and lyrics by Robin Hiley, takes audiences on a captivating journey into the life of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish scientist whose discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine. Beginning in 1928, the story unfolds as Fleming stumbles upon a mold that would change the course of history. Featuring a Scottish folk-influenced score, the musical brings to life the struggles, triumphs, and impact of this groundbreaking scientific achievement.
Lifeline goes beyond the historical narrative of Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin. The musical weaves together two parallel stories, intertwining Fleming's journey with that of Jess, a present-day doctor. Jess' childhood sweetheart, Aaron, is battling cancer, adding an emotional layer to the narrative. The audience witnesses Aaron's desperate desire to resume a normal life and rekindle their romance, all while his fate hangs in the balance. The musical delves into the timeless themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit.
Featuring an all-star cast including Drama Desk Award nominee Aaron Lazar (The Last Ship), Arielle Jacobs (Here Lies Love), Nathan Salstone (Sweeney Todd), Drama Desk winner Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade), Mia Gerachis (Pretty Woman), as well as original cast members Richard Lounds, Sarah Haddath, Graham Richardson, Steph Strachan, Rhian Ferrigan and Jess Barker.
9) 26TH ANNUAL BROADWAY BARKS
Saturday, August 3rd - Shubert Alley
Hosted by
Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster
Produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Eric Anderson (The Great Gatsby)
Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet)
Jeannette Bayardelle (& Juliet)
Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen)
Dan Berry (The Outsiders)
Maya Boyd (& Juliet)
Stan Brown (Water for Elephants)
Andréa Burns (The Notebook The Musical)
Andrew R. Butler (Stereophonic)
John Cardoza (The Notebook The Musical)
Gabriela Carrillo (Six)
Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo)
Jenn Colella (Suffs)
Joe De Paul (Water for Elephants)
Olivia Donalson (Six)
Gregg Edelman (Water for Elephants)
Jordan Fisher (Hadestown)
Jasmine Forsberg (Six)
Sara Gettelfinger (Water for Elephants)
Dorian Harewood (The Notebook The Musical)
Nikki M. James (Suffs)
Jeremy Jordan (The Great Gatsby)
Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders)
Storm Lever (Six)
Isabelle McCalla (Water for Elephants)
Wade McCollum (Water for Elephants)
Paul Alexander Nolan (Water for Elephants)
Brad Oscar (Wicked)
Emma Pittman (The Outsiders)
Maryann Plunkett (The Notebook The Musical)
Eddie Redmayne (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club)
Jelani Remy (Back to the Future)
Didi Romero (Six)
Adi Roy (Aladdin)
Austin Scott (& Juliet)
Christopher Sieber (Death Becomes Her)
Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her)
Emily Skinner (Suffs)
Steven Skybell (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club)
Alexandra Socha (Wicked)
Dennis Stowe (Aladdin)
Justin David Sullivan (& Juliet)
Paulo Szot (& Juliet)
Jordan Tyson (The Notebook The Musical)
Michael Urie (Once Upon a Mattress)
Ben Jackson Walker (& Juliet)
Khaila Wilcoxon (Six)
Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet)
Joy Woods (The Notebook The Musical
1 Love 4 Animals
Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniels Rescue
Adopt A Boxer Rescue
Animal Care Centers of NYC
Anjellicle Cats Rescue
Best Friends Animal Society
Bideawee
Bobbi and the Strays
City Critters
Francis’s Friends
Hearts & Bones Rescue
Husky House
Linda’s Cat Assistance
Little Shelter
Long Island Bulldog Rescue
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
Muddy Paws Rescue
North Shore Animal League
Pet ResQ Inc.
Save Kitty Foundation
Second Chance Rescue
SPCA of Westchester
Urban Cat League
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnic PR 10) New Podcast from Award-Winning Butoh Artist Vangeline: Butoh musings with Vangeline Episodes 1-3 Now Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts |
Award-winning Butoh artist Vangeline’s latest venture: Butoh musings with Vangeline, a podcast, is now available to stream on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Launched on March 25, 2024, the series features Vangeline’s reflections on Butoh as a practitioner and teacher, and includes insights on subjects ranging from: the art of listening to sensitivity and sensuality, all through the lens of Butoh.
In the latest episode, Vangeline is joined by Danish actresses Marie Bach Hansen and Christine Albeck Børge. Recorded soon after a recent Butoh workshop led by Vangeline in Florence, Italy, the three artists discuss the impact of the experience on their work as artists and the revelations working with Butoh has led them to. Tune in to the episodes 1-3 wherever podcasts are available to gain a deeper understanding of the art form and Vangeline’s practice: https://open.spotify.com/show/
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11) FATHOM EVENTS
PRESENTS
THE FAMILY FANTASY THROWBACK
“MAN AND WITCH”
Heralding the much-anticipated return of “The NeverEnding Story’s” Queen Tami Stronach to the Big Screen, this Homage to Beloved 80s Fantasy Fan Favorites also stars Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Michael Emerson
WHAT: The new fantasy film MAN AND WITCH: THE DANCE OF A THOUSAND STEPS comes to theaters nationwide this July. Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of The NeverEnding Story, the film marks the long-anticipated return to the big screen of that film’s iconic Childlike Empress, Tami Stronach, in her first film role since the Fantasy classic. The feature debut of veteran comedy director Michael Hines (the long-running Scottish cult comedy Still Game), MAN AND WITCH is a labor of love from producer and star Stronach and her husband, co-star, and the film’s writer Greg Steinbruner.
A throwback to the films that captured the imagination of a generation, MAN AND WITCH: THE DANCE OF A THOUSAND STEPS follows a lonely goatherd (Steinbruner) who, having been cursed at birth to never take a wife, makes a pact with a reclusive witch (Stronach) to reverse the spell only if he can complete three impossible tasks so that he may one day find true love. With a production utilizing practical effects and sets, integrating Scotland’s most iconic castles, live animals and puppets fabricated by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, MAN AND WITCH draws inspiration from the likes of The Princess Bride, Labyrinth and, of course, The NeverEnding Story.
VIEW TRAILER HERE
WHO: Fathom Events and Paper Canoe Company
WHEN: Sunday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 30
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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12) Jaime Lozano & The Familia Return to Lincoln
Center for New Show, ¿Bailamos?
Jaime Lozano & The Familia are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated return to Lincoln Center with their new show, ¿Bailamos? ("May We Dance?"). This one-night-only performance on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm promises to be a spectacular evening of dance and celebration, showcasing Lozano's signature fusion of salsa, cumbia, Mexican sounds, and musical theater.
¿Bailamos? brings together Lozano's all-star chosen family of acclaimed performers and beloved compatriots from the show business community. The debut of this newest work will feature special guests and performers including Mayelah Barrera (El Otro Oz), Ella Bric (Latin Grammy winner), Florencia Cuenca (ART’s Real Women Have Curves), Samuel Garnica (On Your Feet! National Tour), Ana Isabelle (Spielberg’s West Side Story), Mauricio Martínez (On Your Feet!), Eliseo Roman (The Connector), and Mario Tadeo (Miss Saigon National Tour).
Musicians for this performance include Piano - Jaime Lozano, Guitars and cuatro puertorriqueño- Yahir Montes, Guitars - Saúl Cosme, Drums - Joel E. Mateo, Percussion - Jonathan Gómez, Bass - Ruben Rodriguez, Reed 1 - Alberto Toro, Reed 2 - Ole Mathisen, Reed 3 - Alex Hamlin, Trumpet 1 - Brian Pareschi, Trumpet 2 - Alejandro Berti, Trombone 1 - Juanga Lakunza, Trombone 2 - George Sáenz, Violin 1 - Taya Ricker, Violin 2 - Ludovica Burtone, Viola - Fung Chern Hwei, Cello - Agustín Uriburu , Accordion - Loic Da Silva.
The ¿Bailamos? show will be a feast for the senses, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and storytelling, as Lozano and The Familia take them on a journey through the vibrant and rich world of Latin music and culture.
Best of all, this incredible performance is free for the audience! There are two ways to access this free event: General Admission, which is first-come first-served, and Fast Track, which allows attendees to reserve their spot starting the Monday before the event at noon.
For more information about Jaime Lozano & The Familia and their upcoming show, ¿Bailamos? and for tickets, please visit the Lincoln Center website here.
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13)
ANNOUNCES OVER 50 PRODUCTIONS FOR
LIMEFEST 2024
AUGUST 1 – 21, 2024
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THETANKNYC.ORG
The Tank (Meghan Finn, Artistic Director; Johnny G. Lloyd, Director of Artistic Development; Molly Fitzmaurice, Managing Producer) announced today programming for LimeFest, which invites new works by emerging artists and creative teams who identify as women, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming to make way for more gender parity in the performing arts. Produced by Isa Garcia, the festival is good, old-fashioned summer art fun and runs August 1-21, 2024 at The Tank NYC (312 West 36th St New York, NY 10018).
LimeFest 2024 will feature over 50 productions. Highlights are included below, and tickets and more information on these and additional productions can be found at https://thetanknyc.org/
KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA
By Ariel Stess
Directed by Meghan Finn
August 2-4, 8-10, & 15-17 at 3pm
Kara wakes up to find her husband and children missing. Twenty-year-old Emma runs away with a married man. Barbara’s ex-lover breaks into her home in the middle of the night. And the pipes in Miranda’s house burst. KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA follows the journey of four women whose major life crises collide on Christmas Eve, leading them to accidentally help each other find a way out.
Pete Betcher is the Production Designer, Carson Robles is the Production Stage Manager, and Stephen Simalchik is the Line Producer.
A VULVA NAMED CAROL
By Caitlin Beitel
August 14 at 9:30pm & August 16 at 7pm
A woman explodes at the corner of Sunset Blvd and North La Brea Ave, leaving remnants of her organs and flesh throughout the Hollywood Hills. Her ghost discovers her vulva (a life-sized, valley girl, vape smoking, muppet vulva) hanging off of an “In-N-Out” sign who proceeds to guide her through “death anon” and the visitation of three spirits (ala A Christmas Carol) who help her understand why she exploded in order to heal her soul in the afterlife.
Caitlin Beitel is a writer/performer living in Brooklyn. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in musical theater and last performed as Ado Annie in “Oklahoma” at the Utah Festival Opera. Her play A Vulva Named Carol was the January selection for “Play Date,” the play reading series at Pete’s Candy store and she was also recently one of the selected musical artists at BKCM’s Open Stages Festival
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
By Anike Sonuga
August 2 & 9 at 9:30pm
Baby stripper, Mara, quickly learns that 'easy money' doesn't mean that the work isn't hard. This piece explores the relationships between women in an environment dictated by the male eyes that closely watches them.
Anike Sonuga is an artist born in the bay, raised in Georgia & Baltimore, and now based in Brooklyn. She is a writer, an actor, a director, and pretty much anything else that she falls into. From theatre that feels distinctly cinematic to film that is undeniably theatrical, Anike is constantly looking to bring the two worlds of film and theatre together.
BEST IN SHOW
By Madi Fabber
August 6 at 7pm
A group of women enter their boyfriends into a dog show.
Madi Fabber (she/her) is a playwright, dramaturg, and arts administrator based in NYC. Her style has been deemed as "Florida Gothic," inspired by her experiences growing up all around the American Southeast. As a writer, she's interested in exploring gender, queerness, humor, and things that go bump in the night. As an arts administrator, she IS the thing that goes bump in the night. Answer your emails.
An honors graduate of Harvard College's English and Theater, Dance, & Media departments, Madi's full-length thesis play, Dressed In White and Covered in Blood received a grade of magna cum laude. Madi's work has been featured in the Harvard Playwrights Festival, Gone In 60 Seconds Festival, and Literature Today. Most recently, Fabber was a Winter 2024 Workshop Intensive Playwright at the Workshop Theater with her play Best In Show.
DYKE THEATER CO.
Dyke Theater Co. is a new collective committed exclusively to producing theater made by and for dykes (and those who love them). They will be presenting the following works at LimeFest 2024: Sublimation by Isa DeLeón Garcia, Spew’s Little Baby by Anita Parrott, and Sam and Kiki’s Big Gay Road Trip by Liv Campbell.
TAG
TAG is an artist-led collaboration group. We workshop new material, hear from guest speakers, and participate in group-led talks/discussions about collaboration. TAG is a place to foster new connections with other theater artists, develop new plays, and form a community. It’s really fun! They will be presenting the following works at LimeFest 2024: A Chimera, A Prayer by Hanna Yurfest, Squishy Emotional Insides by Sabina Sethi Unni & Mehrnaz Tiv, and take me ghost pipe grove by Minna Lee & Emma Richmond.
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14) NJ Lyric Opera
Summer Fest 2024
Live on stage!
Kelsey Theatre
1200 Old Trenton Rd.
West Windsor, NY
Rigoletto
A cautionary tale of love, jealousy and shocking finale with famous melodies La donna è mobile and Caro Nome.
July 26, Fri 7:30 pm
Tosca
Floria Tosca whose lover, painter Mario Cavaradossi she tries to save from a corrupt government and bold police chief Scarpia.
July 27, Sat 2:00pm
Gala Spectacular
An immersive, visually-stunning program featuring performances from some of your opera favorites!
July 27, Sat 7:30pm
Elixir of Love
An exhilarating romantic comedy set in a modern day Shopping Mall!
July 28, Sun 2:00pm
Programming (subject to change
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kelsey.mccc.edu.
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 15) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Monthly Sing-Alongs Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music In-Person Sunday, August 4, 2024, 2–4pm |
South Street Seaport Museum’s monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program continues on the first Sunday of every month. Join us aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree through October, for the lively chantey experience that will take place on the main deck of the historic cargo vessel.
Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along that will feature a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with the chorus or just sit back and enjoy the music. Throughout the event, attendees of all skill levels are welcome to take the stage for this round-robin where you can sing and share the chantey of your choice.
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to attend and can lead or request a traditional maritime work song or ballad. The program will offer a round-robin where anyone can sing and share the chantey of their choice, join in the choruses throughout the event, or just listen.
The host for the August Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program will be Jules Peiperl.
This event is free, and registration is encouraged. seaportmuseum.org/chanteysing
Advanced registration is encouraged for this event but walkups will be accommodated as possible. Any attendee is welcome to lead a song during the round-robin; if you have a specific song in mind, please inform us of the song title when you register.
Extend Your Visit
Before and after the Chantey Sing, participants are invited to take advantage of Pay What You Wish General Admission to the Seaport Museum. General Admission includes access to three gallery exhibitions at 12 Fulton Street as well as a walk through Wavertree at whatever price is right for you––free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or any amount in between. seaportmuseum.org/general-
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16) TWO RIVER THEATER ANNOUNCES SENSATIONAL LINEUP FOR THEIR
13TH ANNUAL CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) FESTIVAL
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS BY LATINE PLAYWRIGHTS
SET TO RUN AUGUST 1-4
COMMUNITY KICK OFF PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC
TO TAKE PLACE ON TWO RIVER PLAZA ON AUGUST 1
Two River Theater’s highly acclaimed Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras) Festival of new plays by Latine playwrights is set to run Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4 in Two River’s Joan and Robert M. Rechnitz Theater. In its 13th year, the festival is the theater’s annual joyful celebration of the power, diversity, creativity and talent of Latine theater artists. All festival events are free to the public.
The festival features four readings of plays by thrilling contemporary artists exploring family, love, loss, time, the tension in a NFL locker room and more. Capping off the festivities is a blast of summer fun with Flaco Navaja and the Razor Blades, back after their rousing 2019 Crossing Borders performance, blending infectious salsa with heartfelt spoken word. The festival kicks off with a community event on Thursday, August 1 from 5:00PM-7:00PM on Two River’s Plaza, with live music from local musicians, information tables helmed by Two River’s community partners, and delicious eats from neighborhood restaurants.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 1 at 5PM:
Community Kick-Off Celebration
Live music on the plaza with food, fun, and feasting!
Thursday, August 1 at 7PM:
that drive thru monterey by Matthew Paul Olmos
Is Monterey living her life in 1971, pursuing a nursing degree and discovering a tender first romance? Or is it all something that she’s remembering? Inspired by the playwright's mother, that drive through monterey is a touching and fresh memory play that blurs the line between what will be and what was.
Friday, August 2 at 7PM:
Saturday Mourning Cartoons by Iraisa Ann Reilly
Surrounded by sofas and lingering grief, nurse Jessica struggles to help her mother Marta care for her ailing grandmother in early 2020. Over the course of a year’s worth of holidays, this family finds their way back together through Batman cartoons, Snapple facts, loads of furniture priced to move, and a lot of love.
Saturday, August 3 at 2PM:
The Ice Bath by Juan José Alfonso
The locker room is a tough place for an NFL kicker—the guy on the team who scores the most points and gets the least respect. It’s even tougher when the only guy who gets what you’re going through is the person doggedly competing for the one spot on the team. Who’s going to come out on top: Buck, the homegrown hero who was born to play this sport? Or Tomás, a former fútbol player looking for his shot at redemption?
Saturday, August 3 at 8pm:
Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades
A rousing salsa-fusion concert in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater! Flaco Navaja is a Bronx-born poet, actor, singer. Renowned for his captivating spoken word/Salsa music performances, he blends his Puerto Rican heritage with urban influences. Currently based in Chicago, Navaja's poetry is powerful and emotive, reflecting personal experiences and cultural pride. He has appeared in films, television shows, and stage productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His work in music includes singing with a soulful style that complements his poetry. Navaja's dynamic presence and multi-faceted talent have made him a significant figure in the arts, resonating with diverse audiences, leading to multiple collaborations with Lin Manuel Miranda.
Sunday, August 4 at 2pm:
The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/
Breaking assumptions as she breaks the fourth wall, academic Paola takes a political consulting job for THE political party (the one you’re thinking of, not the bad one, the good one, yeah that one…) to try and win over the Latino vote before the Big Election. The money’s great— as she has fertility treatments to finance, but— maybe all this chaos just isn’t worth the paycheck.
FREE TICKETS/ACCESS
To register for all festival events, visit: https://tworivertheater.org/
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17) Urban Bush Women celebrates 40th
Anniversary as part of Lincoln Center’s
Summer for the City
The Works & Process season begins with Gather Round, a free outdoor series organized with Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture that will take place at Manhattan West Plaza event circle. Inspired by the competitions of the summer Olympics in Paris and the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic sport, Works & Process will feature a celebration of street and club dance battles every Wednesday in September. See breakdancers compete in an event by Kwikstep and Rokafella in Behind The Groove, admire as members of the ballroom dance community walk categories in the Gather Round Kiki Ball, watch the Fabulous Waacking Festival Fall Edition with Princess Lockerooo, and witness a beatbox battle with The Beatbox House. This series exemplifies Works & Process’s sustained commitment to street and social dance, previously presented in the Guggenheim rotunda.
Championing the creative process at each step, from studio to stage, Works & Process amplifies support for performing artists while providing the public behind-the-scenes access to new works, with programs that blend performance and artist discussions to foster greater understanding and appreciation. Works & Process is a non-profit performing arts organization without walls. Through collaborations and partnerships, Works & Process aggregates resources to support longitudinal creative process. In a philosophy akin to farm-to-table, Works & Process LaunchPAD “Process as Destination” offers artists fully funded creative residencies with fourteen partners spanning Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. This fall the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West with Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division, will host events produced by Works & Process. Works & Process’s impact will be felt further afield as numerous commissions created in LaunchPAD residencies tour nationally and internationally.
After three successful years, LaunchPAD residencies continues to provide longitudinal and made-to-measure support for artists, including industry-leading creative residency fees of $1,050 per artist per week, transportation, health insurance enrollment access, 24/7 studio availability, and on-site housing. Recognizing that the artistic process is a continuum, public engagements during the residency illuminate the creative process with local communities. Culminating performances in New York City provide artists $400 per artist per performance.
General ticketing starts July 25 at worksandprocess.org.
All programs offer tickets starting at $15 or free ticketing options.
SEASON AT A GLANCE
Works & Process Commissions
- Commission Preview: Music From The Sole – Sept 30
- To the Body by Nico Muhly, in partnership with Guggenheim Asian Art Initiative – Nov 10
- Third Bird by Isaac Mizrahi and Nico Muhly, with Dance Heginbotham and Ensemble Connect conducted by Michael P. Atkinson – Dec 14
Productions
- Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev with Isaac Mizrahi, Dance Heginbotham, and Ensemble Connect conducted by Michael P. Atkinson – Dec 6, 7, and 8
- Rotunda Holiday Concert: Charles Turner & Uptown Swing with Jasmine Rice LaBeija – Dec 15
Highlights and Discussions
- The Metropolitan Opera: Grounded by Jeanine Tesori, libretto by George Brant – Sept 9
- Opera Philadelphia and Lyric Opera of Chicago: The Listeners by Missy Mazzoli, libretto by Royce Vavrek – Sept 15
- American Ballet Theatre: Crime and Punishment by Helen Pickett – Sept 22
- Documentary Preview and Discussion: No Dancing Allowed with LaTasha Barnes, Sekou Heru, Aidan Gibney, Jared Harbour, and Ellen Ling – Sept 23
- Martha Graham Dance Company: Baye & Asa – Sept 29
- New York City Ballet: Caili Quan, Tiler Peck, and Gianna Reisen – Oct 6
- School of American Ballet at 90 – Oct 7
- Tango Essence with Pedro Giraudo's Tango Quartet – Nov 18
Rotunda Dance Parties with Guggenheim Member Mondays
- Ladies of Hip-Hop – Sept 23
- NYCity Tango Collective, in conjunction with the exhibition Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910-1930 – Nov 18
Works & Process Commissions on Tour
- Music From The Sole’s I Didn’t Come to Stay
- The Big Show with Princess Lockerooo & The Fabulous Waack Dancers
- The Missing Element featuring The Beatbox House
- LayeRhythm
- LaTasha Barnes’s The Jazz Continuum
- Ephrat Asherie Dance’s UNDERSCORED
- Ladies of Hip-Hop: Black Dancing Bodies Project: “SpeakMyMind”
Works & Process at the Guggenheim
1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Tickets starting at $15
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