A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Alma
2) Penpals
3) Steel Magnolias
4) )The Weir
In New York
5) Banya
6) InunDATed
7) People of the Book
8) Street Theater
In Philadelphia
9) Dogman the Musical
B) Cast Changes & Run Extension
10) Stereophonic
C) What Else is Happening This Week and More
11) 54 Below Presents 2 Shows With Juan Pablo Di Pace
10/4 & 10/5
12) ABCirque at Brooklyn Children's Museum
10/6
13) Ballet Hispanico Celebrates Heritage Month
with Celebracion Latina Family Day 10/5
14) Cathedral Church of St. John Hosts Annual Feast of St. Francis Day
and Blessing of the Animals 1/60
15) Emursive Production Company Presents New Monthly Talkback Series
16) Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 2024 Annual Festival
Presents Autobiography V100 & V101 By Company Wayne McGregor 10/5
17) Our Town Digital Lottery & Rush Policies
18) Playbill Celebrates 140th Anniversary
with Special Covers at All Shows Starting 10/1
19) Queens Theatre Presents WQXR Classical Kids Fair
10/6
20) Solfest 2024
10/6 - 10/10
21) South Street Seaport Monthly Sing-Along Sea Chantey & Maritime Music
10/6
22) South Street Seaport October Family Actvity Weekends
23) South Street Seaport October Tours
24) South Street Seaport presents Navarati at the Seaport
10/5
25) Sunset Blvd. Digital Lottery & Rush Policies
26) Tada! Youth Theater 1 Day Camps10/3 -11/11
27) Two River Theater Events & Accessibility Services
in connection with American Mariachi
28) Upcoming Philadelphia Area Festivals & Events
29) Works & Process Presents New York City Ballet
10/6
30) York Theatre & The Noel Foundation One Night Only Concert
I Like America 10/6
A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Alma
Alma is a family dramedy exploring the complex relationship between a mother, daughter, and what home means to them. Alma (Gruver) is a working mom and undocumented immigrant from Mexico; she has single handedly raised her daughter, Angel (Maldonado), on tough love, home-cooked comida, and lots of prayers. A sacrifice from Alma’s past weighs heavy on their present; will the American Dream cost them a life together? Set in the uncertainty of 2016, Alma is a mother/daughter story of heritage, healing, and hope.
Mill Hill Playhouse (205 E. Front St., Trenton)
10/ 3- 10/20
2) Penpals
For decades, Nancy McKeon (“Facts of Life”) as Bernie and Gail Winar (NY: Trans Scripts) as Mag have shared every corner of their lives—the smallest moments, the deepest secrets, all the laughter, and every heartbreak--all without ever meeting in person. Through letters, their bond transcends continents, with Bernie in New Jersey and Mags in England, making them closer than anyone despite the miles between them. They've confided in each other more than they ever would with another soul.
NJ Rep (179 Broadway, Long BranchO
10/3 - 10/20
Opening Night 10/5
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit NJRep.org
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3) Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias explores the relationships between a tight-knit group of Louisiana southern ladies who gather in Truvy’s small-town beauty parlor, celebrating the milestones in each other’s lives. Filled with hilarious repartee and humorously acerbic verbal lacerations, the play deepens when the spunky Shelby (who is diabetic) contradicts her doctor’s advice and risks pregnancy. Steel Magnolias exemplifies the universal and unconditional strengths of sisterhood, resilience, and love.
Kelsey Theatre (1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor)
10/ 4- 10/13
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4) )The Weir
The Weir is set in a bar in Sligo, Ireland, where local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby "haunted" house, and then she spins a yarn of her own.
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center
(715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown)
10/4 - 10/20
In New York
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5) Banya
In BANYA, two strangers, Brian and Darlene, confront their darkest secrets during a revealing sauna session. BANYA blends dark humor and poignant reflections to explore shame, fear, millennial despair, and the search for genuine connection.
Theaterlab (357 W 36th St)
10/3 - 10/5
6) InunDATed
They say, “it only takes one,” but it’s tough to find him in New York City, even in the age of dating apps. Just ask Lucy, a singer-songwriter whose self-imposed mission is to meet every guy with a shred of potential. It seems she'll have to slog through 999,999 guys to get to her one-in-a-million. At least she has material for her songs.
The Theater at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street)
10/4 - 10/13
Opening Night 10/6
7) People of the Book
People of the Book is a gripping drama that delves into the complexities of truth, friendship, and the cost of lies. Jason returns from war to literary glory after writing an international bestseller, but his celebrity is underscored by his marriage to Madeeha, an Iraqi woman he saved. When he reunites with old friends, Amir and Lynn, questions emerge about the veracity of the book and its particular patriotic American gaze. Lust, jealousy, and personal politics bring things between old friends to a boiling point, posing the poignant question, "What is the expense of lies—personally and as a country?"
Urban Stages ( 259 WS. 30th St.)
10/4 - 11/3
Opening Night 10/10
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8) Street Theater
Set in Greenwich Village June 28, 1969, shortly before the first brick was thrown at the Stonewall Inn, Doric Wilson’s legendary satire Street Theater follows the exploits of the cruisers, drag queens, undercover cops, dykes, hippies, mobsters and bystanders (innocent and otherwise) as they catapult toward the moment that changed the course of history.
Various locations
10/3 - 10/22
In Philadelphia
9) Dogman the Musical
The hilarious and heartwarming production follows the chronicles of Dog Man, who, with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the Cyborg Fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. Recommended for ages 5+.
Wilma Theatre (265 S. Broad St.)
Through 10/15
B) Cast Changes & Run Extension
10) Stereophonic
On October 1
Amy Forsyth joins the cast as Diana
Rebecca Naomi Jones will join the cast as Holly
Benjamin Anthony Anderson will take over the role of Peter
Emilie Kouatchou and Denver Milford join the cast as understudies.
Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough. In Stereophonic, Adjmi invites the audience to immerse themselves—with fly-on-the-wall intimacy—in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.
Golden Theatre (252 W. 45th St.)
Now closing 1/12
C) What Else is Happening This Week and More
11) Juan Pablo Di Pace
Returns to New York City
OCTOBER 4 & 5, 2024
Juan Pablo Di Pace: Live!
at 54 BELOW, BROADWAY’S SUPPER CLUB 7pm
Audiences will be treated to the iconic music
of Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb,
and the Bee Gees – plus original compositions.
OCTOBER 12, 2024
NYC Premiere of Duino
AT NEWFEST FILM FESTIVAL 6 pm
Juan Pablo Di Pace makes his Film Directorial Debut
which he also wrote and stars
Juan Pablo Di Pace, Stage, Film and Television Star and Film Director/Writer, returns to New York City in October to light-up the city.
On October 4 and 5, 2024, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s TONY Award winning Supper Club, presents “Juan Pablo Di Pace: Live!” at 7:00 p.m. Juan Pablo Di Pace pays tribute to the iconic songs from Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, and the Bee Gees – plus original compositions.
In addition to his performances at 54 BELOW, one week later on October 12, Juan Pablo is making his cinematic debut as a writer-director with his tender semi-autobiographical film Duino. Executive produced by the late television legend Norman Lear and Brent Miller, and co-directed by Andrés Pepe Estrada, this endearing tale follows an Argentine filmmaker who, unable to finish editing a movie about his unrequited first love, receives an unexpected invitation to revisit his past. As he reconstructs his memories, he may even find a new ending to his story. Duino will have its New York premiere at NewFest: The 36th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival at SVA Theaters (333 West 23rd Street).
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12) Swing, Juggle and So Much More When ABCirque Brings the Circus Back to Brooklyn Children’s Museum on
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The circus is once again coming to town: ABCirque returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 5 for a day of interactive circus performances and hands-on stations.
ABCirque (formerly The Muse) is a contemporary circus company that specializes in immersing the audience into the narrative of each performance. These non-traditional circus shows keep the audience on their toes while breaking the fourth wall with a diverse, dynamic cast that provides top-notch entertainment for both independently produced shows and external booking.
ABCirque will present main performances on the Museum’s rooftop. Following each performance, attendees can experience interactive circus stations in the second floor of the Museum.
The Museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 5, and main performances take place from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm, and from 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, followed by 20 minutes of interactive circus stations around the second floor of the Museum. Tickets – which can be purchased at www.brooklynkids.org/programs/brooklyn-circus - are $15 for children and adults (children under 1 years old are free), and $14 for grandparents.
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13) The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine to Host the Annual
Feast of St. Francis Day Service and Blessing of the Animals in NYC
On Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 am to 2 pm, the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world welcomes all animals and people to celebrate the decades-old tradition featuring the Procession of the Animals and followed by the Blessing of the Animals and St. Francis Day Fair.
WHO: The Very Rev. Patrick Malloy, PhD, the Dean of the Cathedral; The Rev. Canon Eva Suarez, Canon for Community Engagement of the Cathedral; and others.
WHAT: The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment and ecology, with its annual event on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The event will begin with a worship service at 10:30 am, featuring the Procession of the Animals, music by Artist in Residence Paul Winter, and dance by Forces of Nature.
Immediately following the service, the afternoon fair will be held, rain or shine, where clergy will bless a variety of animals, from cats, dogs, birds, and other animals. The fair will also feature pet portrait photography, information tables on environmental initiatives and more fun activities. In addition, the ASPCA will be on the Cathedral grounds with an adoption van from 12 pm to 2 pm, offering attendees the opportunity to meet and adopt pets in need of loving homes.
The service will also be livestreamed for those wishing to join from home. The video will be available on the Cathedral's YouTube channel.
Passes are not required, but you can RSVP here to receive updates and information about the day.
For more information, visit www.stjohndivine.org
and follow on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @StJohnDivineNYC.
WHEN: Sunday, October 6, 2024
The Feast of St. Francis – 10:30 am - 11:45 am
St. Francis Day Fair – 11:30 am – 2 pm
WHERE: The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
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14) Ballet Hispánico Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Celebración Latina Family Day Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, announces the 2024 Celebración Latina Family Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information, visit https://www.ballethispanico.org/community/community-arts-partnerships/celebracionlatina.
Family members of all ages are invited to join the celebration on Ballet Hispánico Way at 167 W. 89th Street, NYC, for free dance lessons, performances by School of Dance students, tours of the Ballet Hispánico headquarters, food trucks, craft activities, face-painting and other activities for kids, and more!
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15) CONTINUING TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, THE PRODUCTION COMPANY E M U R S I V E PRESENTS A NEW MONTHLY SERIES TITLED U N L O C K E D FEATURING ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROCESS |
Emursive (co-founders Jonathan Hochwald, Arthur Karpati) presents a new monthly series titled Unlocked exploring the creative process hosted by Ilana Gilovich, Chief Storyteller of Emursive, with featured guests including journalist, best-selling author, and documentary maker Jon Ronson, film and television director Nanette Burstein and film and television producer and writer Jameel Saleem.
This week, held within the evocative atmosphere of Conwell Tower — home to New York’s newest theatrical event Life And Trust — Unlocked conducted an intimate conversation with Jon Ronson. Upcoming in the Unlocked series includes Nanette Burstein on Tuesday, October 1 and Jameel Saleem on Tuesday, November 12.
All events are free of charge and space is limited. Tickets for Nanette Burstein and Jameel Saleem will be released in mid-September and mid-October, respectively.
For more details, please visit: https://lifeandtrustnyc.com/about/#unlocked-speaker-series.
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16) Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 2024 Annual Festival presents AUTOBIOGRAPHY V100 + V101 BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR Saturday, October 5, 2025 at 5pm & Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2pm |
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents AUTOBIOGRAPHY V100 + V101 BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR as part of the 2024 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 5pm & Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://kaatsbaan.org/performances-festivals.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY V100 + V101 BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR
Dates: AUTOBIOGRAPHY V100 Saturday, October 5, 2025 at 5pm & AUTOBIOGRAPHY V101 Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2pm
Tickets: $40 General | $50 Premium
Venue: Mountain Stage, OUTDOORS
Autobiography is dance in the ballet lineage merged with choreographer Wayne McGregor's genetic code and AI. The work consists of 23 sections of movement material that reflect the 23 pairs of chromosomes of the human genome. The sections are then fed into an algorithm based on McGregor's DNA data, which randomly selects sections to create a new version of the work each time it's presented. Through the layering of choreographic imprints over personal data, McGregor has upended the traditional nature of dance-making to create a convergence of creative authorship. Autobiography is performed by a cast of 9 dancers and set to an original score by Jlin.
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17) Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN Announces Digital Lottery and Rush Ticket Policy
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, which will begin previews tomorrow, September 17, announces its digital lottery and rush tickets are now available to theatregoers. Our Town Telecharge Digital Lottery: The digital lottery provides theatregoers access to affordable tickets. Patrons may enter the lottery from 12am to 3pm one day before the performance. Winners drawn at 10am and 3pm may purchase up to two tickets for $49 each (inclusive of fees). The digital lottery is available at: rush.telecharge.com. Our Town General Rush & Student Rush Tickets: Each day the box office is open, beginning at 10:00am and Sundays at 12:00pm, a limited amount of rush tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rush tickets are sold day-of at the box office for $45 (inclusive of fees). Student Rush tickets are also available for purchase with a valid ID beginning on the day when the box office opens for $30 (inclusive of fees). As previously announced, ticket buyers can also purchase Stage Manager’s Seats, with 30 immersive onstage seats available to the public at each performance. Stage Manager’s Seats are available for purchase at the Barrymore Theatre Box Office (243 West 47th) for $225 (weekday) and $249 (weekend) or at Telecharge.com for $247 (weekday) and $271 (weekend). More information at OurTownBroadway.com. Tickets are available at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200 or at the Barrymore Theatre box office (243 West 47th) |
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18) PLAYBILL
CELEBRATES ITS 140TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH THE PLAYBILL LEGACY COVER INITIATIVE
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
EVERY BROADWAY SHOW TO DISTRIBUTE
FOUR VERSIONS OF ITS PLAYBILL,
EACH WITH A DIFFERENT LEGACY COVER
COMMEMORATING DIFFERENT ERAS THROUGHOUT
BROADWAY HISTORY
In honor of its 140th Anniversary, Playbill, the leading theatre resource and memento since 1884, will be printing and distributing special Playbill Legacy Covers – only available to theatre patrons. Throughout the month of October, every Broadway will be distributing four special versions of its Playbill, each boasting a different Legacy Cover. These Legacy Covers commemorate different eras of Playbill and Broadway—from black and white to modern day. In total, 148 different covers have been designed and will be distributed to patrons throughout October, with each audience member receiving one complimentary Playbill, as always.
Playbill is set to unveil images of the entire collection of Legacy Covers on Tuesday, October 1 at http://www.playbill.com/140-anniversary-playbills.
The Playbill Legacy Covers are included as a wrap-around addition to the modern day covers, serving as a unique overlaying supplement and keepsake that invites audiences to appreciate how a Broadway show could have been presented in different decades throughout the 20th century.
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19) WQXR Classical Kids Fair
at Queens Theatre
Sunday, October 6th, 12:00 – 4:00 PM, FREE (Registration recommended)
Queens Theatre and WQXR present the Classical Kids Fair - returning to Queens Theatre for its third year! Don’t miss this FREE fun-filled day of live performances and hands-on activities, in partnership with a range of cultural institutions and artists. The event is part of WQXR’s ongoing mission to celebrate classical music’s next generation of artists and audiences, and share pathways for kids to experience the joy, fun, and wonder of classical music.
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, which will begin previews tomorrow, September 17, announces its digital lottery and rush tickets are now available to theatregoers.
Our Town Telecharge Digital Lottery: The digital lottery provides theatregoers access to affordable tickets. Patrons may enter the lottery from 12am to 3pm one day before the performance. Winners drawn at 10am and 3pm may purchase up to two tickets for $49 each (inclusive of fees). The digital lottery is available at: rush.telecharge.com.
Our Town General Rush & Student Rush Tickets: Each day the box office is open, beginning at 10:00am and Sundays at 12:00pm, a limited amount of rush tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rush tickets are sold day-of at the box office for $45 (inclusive of fees). Student Rush tickets are also available for purchase with a valid ID beginning on the day when the box office opens for $30 (inclusive of fees).
As previously announced, ticket buyers can also purchase Stage Manager’s Seats, with 30 immersive onstage seats available to the public at each performance. Stage Manager’s Seats are available for purchase at the Barrymore Theatre Box Office (243 West 47th) for $225 (weekday) and $249 (weekend) or at Telecharge.com for $247 (weekday) and $271 (weekend). More information at OurTownBroadway.com.
Tickets are available at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200 or at the Barrymore Theatre box office (243 West 47th)
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20) THE SOL PROJECT ANNOUNCES SOLFEST 2024 SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 – THURSDAY OCTOBER 10 FEATURING NEW AND ORIGINAL WORK FROM ANNE GARCÍA-ROMERO EDWIN SÁNCHEZ ANA LUZ ZAMBRANA PHANÉSIA PHAREL DILLON YRUEGAS IRAISA ANN REILLY PETER PASCO REYNALDO PINIELLA JEN DIAZ & MORE RESERVE TICKETS NOW AT SOLFEST.ORG |
The Sol Project, the Obie Award-winning national theater initiative dedicated to amplifying Latiné voices and building a body of work for the new American theater, announced today the complete lineup for the seventh annual SolFest: A Latiné Theater Festival, produced in partnership with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT).
The five-day program will run on October 6-10, 2024, with both online and in-person events including four evenings of live programming at PRTT in Manhattan (304 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036). Admission to all events is free and tickets are available now at solproject.org or pregonesprtt.org. To attend any event at SolFest, patrons must RSVP in advance.
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21) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Monthly Sing-Alongs Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music In-Person Sunday, October 6, 2024, 2–4pm |
South Street Seaport Museum’s monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program continues aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). October is the last month of 2024 that the lively chantey experience will take place outdoors on the main deck of the historic cargo vessel before moving indoors. Starting in November, as the weather cools, this monthly event will transition to a hybrid format, allowing you to enjoy it both in-person at the Museum and online.
This event is free, and registration is encouraged. seaportmuseum.org/chanteysing
Join the monthly sea-song sing along, hosted by a local artist who will lead the group through a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. 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. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with the chorus or just sit back and enjoy each performance.
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to participate in this free event. You can lead or request a song during the round-robin or simply listen.
Advanced in-person registration is encouraged, but walkups will be accommodated as possible. Any in-person 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. This event takes place rain or shine. In the event of rain, the event will be moved from the main deck to an indoor place on the ship.
Please note that access to Wavertree for this event involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck. The lower decks are accessible via stairs, while the upper deck requires navigating steep ladder-like stairs.
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22) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Monthly Family Activity Weekends: Sailors Scrimshaw October 5-27, 2024 from 11:00am-4:30pm |
South Street Seaport Museum announces October Family Activity Weekends: Sailors Scrimshaw on Saturdays and Sundays October 5-27, 2024 from 11:00am–4:30pm. These activities are free with your Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets, no additional registration needed. Engagement stations may be located indoors at the 207 Water Street program space, or on the tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Museum staff will be happy to point you in the direction of the weekend’s activity when you check in. seaportmuseum.org/familyactivitywweekends
October 2024: Sailors Scrimshaw
Join the Seaport Museum every weekend in October for an all-ages scrimshaw-inspired activity! Carving and engraving on ivory and bone has been an art form among many cultures throughout the world and throughout history. Scrimshaw in its maritime context was a type of carving on marine mammal ivory, made by sailors on board whaling ships.
Come to the Museum’s 207 Water Street program space––or aboard the tall ship Wavertree if the weather is nice––for an update on this mid-late 19th century shipboard pastime. Using recycled plastic in place of ivory and push pins instead of carving knives, learn this artistic etching technique and take home your very own hand-made scrimshaw items.
This activity is open to all ages, though children under 5 may find etching challenging. For those who prefer not to etch, we’ll provide crayons and a whale tooth printout so everyone can still join in the fun without using sharp objects. Bring the whole family and create something special together!
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23) South Street Seaport Museum
Announces October Walking Tours |
South Street Seaport Museum announces its highly anticipated walking tours for October 2024. From partnerships with Archtober, Open House New York, and Urban Archive to new timeslots for the Sinister Secrets of Seaport tour arriving just in time for spooky season, the Seaport Museum has events all month long.
Archtober 2024 at the Seaport Museum
The Seaport Museum joins fellow museums, cultural organizations, consulates, advocacy groups and parks with the goal of fostering a deepening relationship with the places we inhabit throughout New York City during Archtober. Celebrate architecture and design with in-person guided walking tours and self-guided virtual tours throughout October. seaportmuseum.org/archtober
Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport Tour
October 13 | 12pm | In-Person | Bowne & Co. | Free
Claim your space today for this one-of-a-kind in-person walking tour. Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The tour will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Art Director and Operation Manager with a special stop at Bowne & Co. to see printing in action! Advanced registration is required for this free tour. Rain or shine.
Virtual Walking Tours: Seaport Museum x Urban Archives
Anytime | Online | Self-Guided | Free
Take a walk with us, on your own or virtually, and discover the origins of New York’s greatness via Urban Archive, a technology nonprofit that promotes historical research and discovery. You can either come down to South Street, download the app, and follow the walk on your own, or enjoy a virtual tour from the comfort of your own home, anywhere. A selection of “anytime activities” and self-guided tours include street advertising in Manhattan in the early 20th century, the rise of Industry City, the history of coffee consumption in Lower Manhattan, and more.
Open House New York at the Seaport Museum
The 22nd Annual Open House New York Weekend, which promotes unparalleled access to the city – to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future – will take place October 18-20. As part of its lineup, OHNY will include three in-depth tours of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. seaportmuseum.org/ohny
Open House New York: Wavertree Tour
October 20 | 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm | In-Person | Wavertree | $5
The Seaport Museum invites you to take a special guided tour of the flagship of the Museum’s fleet, and you’ll even be able to walk the length of the vessel’s massive cargo hold––not usually open to the public. Built of riveted wrought iron, Wavertree is an archetype of the sailing ships of the latter half of the 19th century that, during the “age of sail,” lined South Street by the dozens, creating a forest of masts from the Battery to the Brooklyn Bridge. Tickets are $5 and will be distributed on a lottery basis by OHNY.
Sinister Secrets of the Seaport
October is also the perfect time to join the Seaport Museum’s 90-minute Sinister Secrets of the Seaport walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the sinister past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. Created with support from the Alliance for Downtown New York’s Walking Tour
Incubator program, this timely tour will tell the scandalous, spooky, and dubious tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout this interactive tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s. seaportmuseum.org/sinister-secrets
Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Dates and Times Below | In-Person | Lower Manhattan | $30-40
Sunday, October 6, 2:30pm
Saturday, October 12, 2:30pm
Sunday, October 13, 2:30pm
Monday, October 14, 6pm
Saturday, October 19, 2:30pm
Sunday, October 20, 6pm
Wednesday, October 23, 6pm
Saturday, October 26, 2:30pm
Sunday, October 27, 2:30pm
Monday, October 28, 6pm
Wednesday, October 30, 6pm
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24) South Street Seaport Museum Announces Navratri at the Seaport Museum October 5, 2024 | 2–4pm | Wavertree | $10 |
South Street Seaport Museum announces Navratri at the Seaport Museum on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2pm. Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree!
seaportmuseum.org/navratri
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25) RUSH, LOTTERY, & STANDING ROOM POLICIES ANNOUNCED
JAMIE LLOYD'S
NEW PRODUCTION OF
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S
“SUNSET BLVD.”
Producers announced the in-person rush, digital rush, digital lottery, and standing room policies for two-time Tony Award® nominee and multiple Olivier Award®-winning director Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award® nominee Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.’ Sunset Blvd., which features book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, begian preview yesterday Saturday, September 28 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) ahead of a Sunday, October 20 opening night.
In Person Rush
In-Person Rush tickets will be sold at the St. James Theatre box office for $45 each. The box office is open 10 AM ET – 8 PM ET Monday through Saturday and 12 PM ET – 6 PM ET on Sunday. Each person can purchase up to two tickets for that day's performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Locations and number of tickets are based on availability. Seats may be partial view.
Digital Rush
Digital Rush tickets will be available on TodayTix for $45 each. Tickets are available the morning of each performance on the TodayTix app, beginning at 9 AM ET. Users can download the TodayTix app on an iOS or Android device and purchase up to two tickets for that afternoon’s or evening's show. A limited number of rush tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats may be partial view. Users can set an alert on the TodayTix app to be notified when rush tickets are available each day.
Digital Lottery
Digital Lottery tickets will be available on LuckySeat for $45 each. Feeling lucky? Sunset Blvd. has announced a lottery ticket policy in New York City playing at the St. James Theatre. Starting today at 12 PM ET, participants will have a chance to enter to win $45 tickets. Participants must have a Lucky Seat account to participate in the lottery.
For weekday performances, entries will be accepted until 9:30 AM ET the day before the performance, with winners being selected beginning at 10 AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed. For weekend performances, entries will be accepted until 9:30 AM ET the Friday before, with winner selection following at 10 AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed.
Winners will have a limited window in which to purchase and claim their tickets, so those entering are encouraged to keep an eye on the drawing on the dates they have entered. Tickets are subject to availability, seats may be partial view, and while every effort will be to keep seats in pairs, there is a chance that pairs may be split up. Limit of two tickets per patron. Entries are accepted at www.LuckySeat.com.
Standing Room Only | Starting Tuesday, October 22
Standing room ticket policy will begin starting Tuesday, October 22. On performances where Sunset Blvd. is sold out, $45 standing room tickets will be sold at the St. James Theatre box office. Each person can purchase up to two tickets for that day's sold out performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Standing room locations may be partial view.
Tickets for Sunset Blvd. are also on sale at www.sunsetblvdbroadway.com or Seat Geek HERE .
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26) TADA! YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS FALL 2024 BROADWAY 1-DAY CAMPS
WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, TADA! IS IN!
When School is out, TADA! is in! Join TADA! Youth Theater for a fun-filled day learning vocals and choreography to a show-stopping musical number from a popular Broadway musical or movie. TADA! Broadway 1-day camps include vocal training, dance technique, exhilarating choreography, and fun theater activities led by two professional NYC Teaching Artists. Don’t miss a jam-packed day of musical theater fun!
TADA! FALL BROADWAY 1-DAY CAMPS; AGES 5 – 10; 9AM – 5PM
· Thursday, October 3rd (Rosh Hashanah ) The Lion King
· Friday, October 4th (Rosh Hashanah) The Greatest Showman
· Monday, October 14th (Italian Heritage/Indigenous People’s Day) Moana
· Friday, November 1st (Diwali) Trolls
· Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day) Hamilton
· Monday, November 11th (Veterans Day) Annie
TADA! Youth Theater is located at 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan.
To sign up for Fall 2024 Broadway 1-Day Camps, please visit: https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/school-break-camps-3/
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27) Two River Theatre Announces
Events & Accessibility Services
In Conjunction With American Mariachi
American Mariachi, a moving comedy full of humor, heart, and joyful live music, written by José Cruz González (If by Chance, The Extraordinary Ms. ZLuna Captures the World), directed by James Vásquez (Two River’s smash hit Hair, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!), arrangements by Cynthia Reifler Flores (American Mariachi, Seabiscuit), runs September 28 to October 20, in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
In conjunction with American Mariachi, Two River has curated an exciting lineup of events, many of them FREE, inspired by American Mariachi for all to enjoy.
The full event lineup includes:
Wednesday, October 2 3PM Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater
Inside Music Therapy with 180 Turning Lives Around
Music isn’t just an enjoyable art form—it has real applications in therapeutic work to help us heal, rediscover ourselves, and connect to others. At this post-show discussion, professionals from our nonprofit partner, 180 Turning Lives Around, share how they use music therapy in their provided services, and the wide variety of ways music can be used to heal. The event is FREE. Tickets to the 1PM performance preceding the event are available for purchase.
Tickets available at: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/inside-music-therapy
Wednesday, October 2 5:30PM Marion Huber Theater
In the Know with Justin Waldman
Artistic Director Justin Waldman leads a discussion with director James Vásquez on his artistic career, professional history, and what went into the direction of this production. This event is FREE. Tickets to the 7PM performance following the event are available for purchase.
Tickets available at: tworivertheater.org/whats-on/in-the-know-american-mariachi
Sunday, October 13 7PM Marion Huber Theater
Two River Theater and Lakehouse Music Academy Present:
A Celebration of Local Latine Music
Join Two River and Asbury Park music incubator Lakehouse Music Academy in celebrating the incredible breadth of the Monmouth County Latine music scene! Rock and Roll, Salsa, Mariachi– the beats will have your feet moving! This event is FREE.
Tickets available at: tworivertheater.org/whats-on/music-celebration-with-lakehouse-music-academy
Friday, October 18 5:30PM Marion Huber Theater
Two River Theater and Lady Celestina Present:
Las Amigas Fabulosa Drag Night
A night of drag artistry, featuring performances by incredible Latine drag queens Nikky Sky Blake, Catrina Lovelace, and host Kimmy Sumony. This event is $20. Tickets to the 8PM performance following the event are available for purchase.
Tickets available at: tworivertheater.org/whats-on/las-amigas-fabulosa-drag-night
TWO RIVER’S ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES INCLUDE:
Saturday, October 5 at 3:00PM
Fragrance Free performance
Audience members are asked to refrain from wearing colognes, perfumes or scented oils for the safety and comfort of all.
Sunday, October 6 at 7:30PM
Sensory Inclusive performance
Designed to welcome all patrons – those with and without disabilities – into a supportive, judgment free environment. Modifications are made to certain technical aspects that may be overstimulating for patrons with sensory processing disorders and/or on the autism spectrum, but the show remains intact.
Saturday, October 12 at 3:00PM
Play Date
Offering free childcare services and discounted tickets for caregivers attending that performance.
Saturday, October 19 at 3:00PM
Audio Described and Open Captioned performance
Available for patrons with vision loss and hearing loss.
For more information on Two River Theater’s access services and to access ticket prices, visit https://tworivertheater.org/accessibility
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28) Upcoming Philadelphia Area
Festivals & Events
12th Annual Roxtoberfest - and new Spocktoberfest!
Presented by Roxborough Development Corporation
Saturday, October 5, 2024
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue & Leverington Avenue
The Roxborough Development Corporation is proudly bringing the community together for a celebration of fall fun at the 12th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The street festival will take place on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue and Leverington Avenue, with sidewalk activations extending from Leverington Avenue to Hermitage Street, connecting Roxtoberfest to the family fun at Gorgas Park. Don your best pair of lederhosen, sip on New Ridge Brewing Co. beer, and join us for one of the neighborhood’s most cherished fall traditions. Look for traditional feel of a German beer fest including performances by an Oktoberfest band, the dazzling spectacle of circus performers, spirited competitions, an enticing array of food trucks, plenty of beverages fit for a fall fest, and fun activities to delight our youngest attendees. While festively walking along Ridge Avenue from Lyceum to Leverington Avenue you’ll enjoy shopping over 60 unique crafters and get to know local community organizations.
New this year is Roxborough’s inaugural Spocktoberfest, a unique celebration for all Star Trek enthusiasts, set to take place on DuPont Street This exciting new event will feature a variety of vendors catering to Star Trek fans, a live performance by the renowned Roddenberries on the Lyceum Main Stage, and a Star Trek costume contest.
Also new this year is the Scarecrow Walk and Scarecrow Build with Gorgas Park. This year the Friends of Gorgas Park are bringing back their scarecrow making event! The RDC and Friends of Gorgas Park are partnering to connect the two events with sidewalk activations including a scarecrow walk with voting for best scarecrow!
Out & About in MNYK
Presented by Manayunk Development Corporation
Full day event from morning to late evening - throughout Manayunk!
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11:30am to 4:00pm
www dot manayunk dot com/events/out-and-about-in-mnyk.html
Manayunk celebrates National Coming Out Day with drag story time, family friendly entertainment & performances, an Artisan Market, local organizations, and more!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day at Manayunk’s Annual Out & About Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11a.m.- 4p.m. Local vendors, artists, and organizations will take the street as the day hosts performances, drag story time, shows, and entertainment with groups like Philly Drag Mafia and TNP Productions. Out & About collaborations include performance groups such as Philly Drag Mafia and TNP Productions. Philly Drag Mafia has been a part of the event since its beginning in 2019. They have won Philly Magazine’s Best of Philly for two years in a row: 2022 for Best Drag Shows and 2023 for Best Drag Brunch. This year, Philly Drag Mafia teamed up with Visit Philadelphia and Philadelphia Gay News to break the Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set, and Manayunk is more than happy to have them host a drag story time during Out & About. Other local artists and organizations who will participate in Saturday’s happenings include J.Proud, Therapy Center of Philadelphia, New + Wesley Images, and more. Overall, the event wouldn't happen without Manayunk’s supportive businesses and merchants, many of which are hosting shows, brunches, and game nights throughout the weekend.
Saturday, October 5th:
Out & About Street Festival | Main Street Manayunk | Saturday, October 11AM-4PM
Drag Storytime with Brittany Lynn |Launchpad Fitness | 11a.m.
Drag Show with Philly Drag Mafia | Gay Street | 1p.m.
Artisan Market, Local Organizations, & Vendors | 11a.m.- 4p.m.
*Rocky Horror Picture Show with TNP Productions (6p.m. & 9p.m.)
Yard's OktoberFest
Saturday, October 5, 2024
1:00pm to 5:00pm (VIP 12:30pm)
Tickets are $30 for GA and come with a 1L Glass Stein exclusive to the event and one comp pour of beer in that stein
VIP tickets are $40 and come with the above as well as two comp fills of the stein and early entry at 12:30pm
Designated Driver tickets are $10
The event is 21+
Activities include a Stein Holding contest, a pretzel toss game, corn hole, giant beer pong, a DJ (DJ BOBBEAST), and a food truck (T&N Homemade Kitchen), there will be 4 bavarian influenced beers available exclusively at this event on draft. The event will take place at Yards in parts of the actual brewing facility and outdoors near their loading dock. The taproom will be open for regular business.
St. Nick’s Italian Festival
Sunday, October 6th
12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish, 910 Watkins Street
1700 Block of South 9th Street
No Admission, Open to the Public
Italian festivals have been held at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church for over 100 years. The parish was established in 1912 by Italian immigrants who wished to maintain a connection to their homeland, and their great spirit of faith, family and tradition has been maintained throughout the decades. The current-day festival began in 1987 on the occasion of the parish’s 75th Anniversary and has been thriving ever since. The event takes place annually on the first Sunday of October and is held on the 1700 Block of South 9th Street. It is no charge and open to the public.
Rev. Nick Martorano, pastor of the church, has strived to make it a very special celebration for South Philadelphia. He said “we wanted to create an opportunity for our entire community, not just our parishioners, to come together and celebrate one of the many diverse cultures that make our neighborhood so great.” Because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the day, this festival has indeed come to hold a special place in the hearts of all the local people and out of town visitors as well.
Keeping with the authentic nature of this occasion, the day begins with a procession at 12:00 Noon honoring some of the iconic saints of the Catholic church who are admired by the faithful and viewed as shining role models. The statues are carried through the street accompanied by the renowned Verdi Band playing traditional Italian marches.
Following the procession, the festival gets underway with its now famous variety of ethnic food delicacies, fine musical entertainment, rides and games for kids, and more.
Food choices will include authentic Italian delicacies such as Arancini, Broccoli Rabe, Eggplant Rollatta, Escarole and Beans, Meatball Sandwiches, Porchetta Sandwiches, Pizza, Sausage and Peppers, Italian Seafood and Rice, Tripe, a Pasta Station, Italian Cakes and Desserts. Plus Chicken Fingers, Roast Beef Sandwiches, Wine, Beer and Cordials.
Entertainment Lineup:
1:00 Elegance String Quartet
2:00 Accordionist Nick Desiderio
3:00 “That’s Amore: The Great Italian-American Songbook”:Featuring Jenna Esposito, Steve Ritrovato & More
4:30 The Vivaci Dancers
5:00 Quaker City String Band
5:30 The Sicilian Tenors
6:30 DJ Bob Kelly
7:30 City Rhythm “Love Train Dance Party”
Plus DJ Spanky Brown Hosting and Spinning Throughout the Day
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29) Works & Process Presents New York City Ballet: Caili Quan, Tiler Peck, and Gianna Reisen Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7pm Peter B. Lewis Theater, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
Works & Process presents New York City Ballet: Caili Quan, Tiler Peck, and Gianna Reisen on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 7pm at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, NY. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at https://www.worksandprocess.org/calendar/works-and-process-at-the-guggenheim-nycb-cailiquan-tilerpeck-giannareisen
Go behind the scenes of the three ballets comprising New York City Ballet’s 2024 Fall Fashion Gala performance. See highlights from Caili Quan’s first work for the company set to music by Camille Saint-Saëns, which will premiere at the gala on Wednesday, October 9. Explore Gianna Reisen’s 2022 commission for the School of American Ballet, Signs, set to music by Philip Glass. Longtime principal dancer Tiler Peck, known for her astute sense of musicality, discusses her hit ballet from the 2024 winter season and first New York City Ballet commission, Concerto for Two Pianos, set to music by Francis Poulenc. Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan will moderate a discussion and company members will perform excerpts.
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30) THE YORK THEATRE COMPANY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION
TO PRESENT
A SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT
I LIKE AMERICA
CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF NOËL COWARD
WORDS & MUSIC BY NOËL COWARD
DEVISED AND DIRECTED BY BARRY DAY, OBE
CO-DIRECTED BY JOSEPH HAYWARD
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY STEVE ROSS
FEATURING
STEVE ROSS • KT SULLIVAN • SIMON JONES
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024, AT 7:30PM
AT THE THEATRE AT ST. JEANS
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Marie Grace LaFerrara, Executive Director), in association with the Noël Coward Foundation, will present I Like America, a special ONE-NIGHT-ONLY concert celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward and in particular his lifelong association with America, featuring Steve Ross, KT Sullivan and Simon Jones. The evening, devised and directed by Barry Day, OBE and co-directed by The York Theatre Company’s Associate Producing Director Joseph Hayward, will take place on Sunday evening, October 6, 2024 at 7:30pm at The Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues).
The concert will begin at 7:30PM. Front orchestra tickets are priced at $50 and rear orchestra are $40. For additional information or to make a reservation, please call the Box Office at (212) 935-5820, Tuesday–Friday 12:00PM–5:00PM, or via email at boxoffice@yorktheatre.org.
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