Still More Theater Saturday - Encounter: A Space Cabaret and A Shout Out to Christmas in Dikanka

We were given complimentary tickets to Encounter: A Space Cabaret for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Encounter: A Space Cabaret 

Where: The Duplex

             61 Christopher Street

             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 15 and Up

When: Through June 14, 2025

Encounter: A Space Cabaret is Zena Wood's show in every sense of the word. She not only stars in the show,  and wrote the book, music, and lyrics, but also produced it. The show is about a space weather girl who encounters a space alien. 

Ms. Wood's portrayal is bubbly and vivacious, perhaps even too perky at times. The songs are fun but mostly not memorable. The best song in the show, "Five Ways to Die on Mars," was actually not written by Woods but rather by composer Kit Goldstein Grant. For more on her, see below. The story, or what there is of one, is not very interesting and seems to move around in circles. The highlight of the piece is the surprise soft shoe tap dance number that comes near the end. 

The show is paired with a stage concert reading of the new musical Christmas Eve in Dikanka, with a book, music, and lyrics by the aforementioned Kit Goldstein Grant. As the show is a work in progress, they are not currently open to reviews. However, we did want to say that the show is a unique delight and you won't want to miss it! We hope to have the opportunity to cover a full production someday.

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for this week's Sunday Scoop.

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Theater Thursday - Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story

We received complimentary tickets to Alibi: An Agatha Christie Mystery for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: Alibi: An Agatha Christie Mystery

Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre

              120 Radicliffe St.

              Bristol, PA

Who: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

When: Through June 15, 2025

Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story is based on the acclaimed mystery author's book, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. In fact, the show has appeared in some locations under that name, but allegedly it is the same show. The book has one of the most interesting and unique plot twists of all of Christie's book making it one of her most intriguing novels. For this reason, the show may even be more exciting for those who are not actually familiar with the story than for those who are. 

This does not mean that you can't enjoy the show if you have read the book. It is still fun to see the characters come to life, and for the most part the actors do a good job doing so. Two of the performers particularly stand out. The first is Benjamine Lloyd in the role of Hercule Poirot, who does an excellent job of embodying the brilliant detectective with just the right amount of his famous pomposity. The other stand out is Jackie Shram. She plays a couple of roles in the show, but especially shines in the role of Caroline where she hams it up the perfect amount without overdoing it in the role of gossip addicted Caroline. Whether you are fan of mysteries in general or Agatha Christie in particular, you should definitely enjoy this pleasantly diverting show. 

And that's our view. For more about Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story, visit brtstage.org/shows/alibi-agatha-christie. 

Tune in Saturday for Still More Theater Saturday.

Photo credits:

All Alibi: An Agatha Christie Story production photos by Mark Garvin

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Where-To-Go Wednesday - Site of the Farley Post Office

What: Site of the Farley Post Office

           (currently the Moynihan Train Hall)

Where: 350 W. 33rd St.

             New York, NY 

Who: All ages

The current site of the Moynihan Train Hall across from Penn Station was formerly the Farley Post Office, New York's largest post office, and at the time of its completion possibly the largest in the world. The location is approximately 1.4 million square miles and covers 2 city blocks. It was fully operational as a 24-hour post office from 1914 through 2009. At one time, there was even a small post office museum within the building. 

Currently, although there may still be some postal activity, the majority of the building has been repurposed into the Moynihan Train Hall. The Farley Post Office is part of the 34th District section of the Know New York campaign and you can learn more about it as well as about post office history in general through the available signage when you visit the location. 

And that's our view. 

Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.

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Tips for Tuesday - Books: Never Been Shipped, What Kind of Paradise, & That Kind of Girl; Movie: Prime Minister

We may have been given complimentary copies and/or access for review purposes to any books, products, and/or any other visual or audio media mentioned below. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

Books: Never Been Shipped, What Kind of Paradise, & That Kind of Girl

Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson was a decent book that simply didn't stand out to me.

The main characters, Micah and John, were pretty well-developed, but I didn't love either of them. The romance between the two of them was cute, but it began so abruptly. They were childhood friends who hadn't spoken in more than a decade. Then all of a sudden, upon seeing each other again, they were both completely obsessed with each other in a romantic way, even though they had only ever been friends. John had clearly been interested in Micah back when they were younger, too so it made sense that his attraction to her was present again. However, Micah seemed to have viewed John as a friend in the old days, so it was jarring to see her lusting after him so strongly. Despite that, I did enjoy them as a couple. I really appreciated the fact that they continued to value their friendship even after they started hooking up. I also liked that there was no major third-act conflict. Micah and John handled their feelings and approached their relationship maturely as adults with little to no miscommunication that is so often present in romances.

Some aspects of the plot felt underutilized, such as John's relationship with his father. It was mentioned a few times but never in depth, and it felt strange that the author introduced such a heavy topic only for it to barely impact the story. I also would've liked to learn more about Micah's relationship with her ex, Rider. He was an awful person who clearly caused Micah a lot of pain, and yet once again, it felt like we only scratched the surface.

The pacing wasn't bad, although my attention faded somewhat towards the end, and the writing was solid. There was also some nice LGBTQ+ representation. I can see why people might have a great time with this, and I recommend that anyone who thinks it sounds interesting give it a try. Personally, though, I enjoyed it for the most part, but I just didn't connect to it.

 

Mom - Today, I recommend What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown. Jane has little memory of her life before she and her father began living off the grid in Montana with little contact with the outside world. However, as Jane grows older, she learns that her father may not have been completely truthful with her about their past, and she begins to push back on the restrictions she has always lived under. When her blind devotion to her father leads to her involvement in a crime, she flees to San Francisco to find out more about the mother she never knew.

This gripping novel centers on an extreme father/daughter relationship. Accordingly, if you have issues with psychological manipulation or unsettling family dynamics, you may find it triggering. It also examines other extremely topical issues, including the perhaps too rapid march of technology and the extremism that causes some to try to force their views on others by any means necessary without regard for consequences. These things may also be triggering for some people. However, if you can get past all that, it is a well-written, fast-paced, exciting, and quite timely book. 

Mom again -Today, I also recommend That Kind of Girl by Natalie C. Anderson. This book, about a teenage sleuth who finds things for her wealthier classmates and suddenly ends up embroiled in the mystery of a classmate's death, is extremely reminiscent of Veronica Mars. Roxie, the main character of the novel, also has the feisty personality of Ms. Mars minus the snark.  Plus, her touching relationship with the uncle who took her in is a reminder of Veronica and her father's relationship. That is where the similarities end, however. The gist of the plot is completely original. If you enjoy a book where seemingly disparate stories link up in surprising ways or one that involves intriguing puzzles needing to be solved, you should enjoy this one. 

Movie: Prime Minister

Today, we highly recommend the film, Prime Minister. Anyone who needs a reminder that there are still people who go into politics for the right reasons and don't lose sight of what is really important throughout their entire political career will want to see this film. Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, is not only an inspiration but the perfect example of the kind of caring, committed leader we all should want and would be lucky to have. 

And that's our view.  Never Been Shipped and What Kind of Paradise are available now. That Kind of Girl will be published on June 24. Prime Minister will be in theaters this Friday, June 13. 

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More Theater Monday - Boop! The Musical

What: Boop! The Musical

Where: Broadhurst Theatre 

             235 W. 44th St.

             New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 8 and Up

Jasmine Amy Rogers is an effervescent delight as the squeaky-voiced heroine come to life in this charming new musical. Although the songs may not be that memorable, they're definitely fun. A few notable exceptions are "Where I Wanna Be", the joyous first act closer and "Where Is Betty?" the second act opener, both of which are highlights of the show. However, the latter is more memorable for its unique costumes and choreography than the song itself. Rarely, if ever, have the two been so perfectly aligned. The dancing, in general, is one of the best parts of the show, and if you are a fan of tap dancing, you will particularly enjoy it. Even if some parts of the story don't entirely make sense, the show is just bubbly and joyful and can be enjoyed by almost anyone. 

And that's our view. For more about Boop or to purchase tickets, visit boopthemusical.com.

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Sunday Scoop Week of 6/8/24 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

In New New York

1) At the Barricades

2 ) Bear Grease

3) Breakin' NYC

4) Christmas in Dikanka

5) Dilaria 

6) Encounter: A Space Cabaret

7) Joyful Noise

8) Kafka

9) Mozart's Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera

10) Music in the Air: A Celebration of Rock 

11) Nec Spe

12) The Oscar Micheaux Project

13) Passengers

14) Riven

15) Wesley

In Pennsylvania

16) The Last Days of Cleopatra - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED

B) Cast Changes

In New York

17) The Great Gatsby

18) Sunset Blvd. 

C) Cast Recordings

19) Buena Vista Social Club

D) Festivals 

In New Jersey

20) Downtown Camden Arts Crawl

6/12

In New York

21) The Downtown Urban Arts Festival

6/11 - 6/28

22) Lincoln Center's Summer City Festival 

6/11 - 8/9

23) Queerly Festival

6/12 - 7/3

24) Stage Left A New Play Festival

6/13 - 6/15 & 6/20 - 6/22

25) Women in Theater

6/13 - 6/29

E) Run Extension

26) Sunset Blvd.

F) Tickets Now on Sale 

In New York

27) Queen of Versailles

G) What Else is Happening

In New York

28) The 24 Hours Musicals

at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater 6/16

29) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion June Studio Offerings

30) The American Theatre Wing Announces Gavin Creel Fellowship

31) Broadway in Memorium Announces Honorees for June Lights Dimming

32) The Connector One-Night-Only Reunion Benefit Concert

5/16

33) Fathom Entertainment presents Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

6/14, 6/15 & 6/18

34) Harmony Now Available for Licensing

35) Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Encounters in the Milky Way Opens

6/9

36) The Last Five Years Adds Standby Performance

6/15

37) MJ presents NFL Player, Solomon Thomas, in One Night Only Debut 

38) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co. presents Technique & Repertory Master Class 

with Greta Campo at Peridance Center 6/10

39) New York City Center Teen Summer Theater Intensive

40) South Street Seaport Museum's Father's Day Offerings

41)  South Street Seaport Museum Women Who Wow Tours 

42) TADA! Youth Theater Open House

6/14

In Philadelphia

43) Evil Genius presents Fishtown Pints & Pages Nostalgic Book Fair

6/14

44) Philly Pride Month Upcoming Events

45) Three Men and at Baby Grand

Bucks County Playhouse 6/16

A) Beginning Performances 

In New New York

1) At the Barricades

At the Barricades is a source-based history play about the international troops fighting in the Spanish Civil War. The drama follows six different characters from the United States, Spain and Scotland, brought together, despite their varied backgrounds, by a shared desire to fight against Franco’s fascist coup. We join them on the outskirts of Madrid in January 1937 and witness, over the course of a year, how their political loyalties, personal relationships and understanding of themselves are strengthened, challenged and irrevocably changed by the tragedy and the carnage around them. 

Performed by an international cast of actors from Spain, Italy, Scotland, and the United States, this prescient new play asks the question: how far would you go to protect the freedoms of others?

MITU580 (580 Sackett St., Brooklyn)

6/12 - 6/29

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.wwtns.org/current-shows.html

Courtesy of DD PR

2 ) Bear Grease

Bear Grease isn’t just a musical — it’s a full-blown Indigenous celebration wrapped in leather jackets, high-octane humor, and powwow beats. A fearless, funny, and deeply heartfelt reimagining of Grease, this “rez-ed up” remix swaps 1950s Greasers and Pink Ladies for a cast that proudly spotlights Indigenous language, music, and moves. It’s a cultural joyride that’s as hilarious as it is healing. From the first drumbeat to the final bow, Bear Grease radiates with energy. The cast doesn’t just perform — they represent. They’re storytellers, comedians, and cultural ambassadors serving up traditional dance with a twist, and original songs that blend powwow rhythms with Broadway flair.

St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th St.)

6/10 - 9/7

Opening Night 6/19

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit beargreaselive.com/nyc

Courtesy of Richard Hillman PR

3) Breakin' NYC

BREAKIN' NYC is a high-energy journey through seven iconic dance styles — from Break Dancing to Lite Feet, Poppin’, Lockin’, House, Body Percussion, Crump and Freestyle — all brought to life by 10 dynamic dancers. An MC guides the story of Hip Hop’s rise from the streets of the Bronx to the global stage, while the music keeps the beats thumping and the audience moving. Think of Stomp, but in dance!

Theatre 555 (555 W. 52nd St.)

6/22 - 7/27

Opening Night 6/13

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theater555.venuetix.com

Courtesy of Off Off PR

4) Christmas in Dikanka

A new musical based on the story by Ukrainian novelist Nikolai Gogol. It’s Christmas Eve in Dikanka, and a blacksmith must find fancy shoes like those worn by the Czarina in the next few hours or lose the heart of his lady love. But when the Devil comes to town, will he give up his soul for a sole? And what will he do about his mother, who is a promiscuous witch? No really, an actual witch. This loosely adapted take on Nikolai Gogol’s story sets the show in a meta-theatrical universe which combines a Ukrainian 19th-century absurdist tone and a modern sensibility, plus a lotta slapstick

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher St.)

6/12 - 6/14

This show is being presented in a double bill with Encounter: A Space Cabaret. See above.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tnny/4464

Courtesy of DKC O&M 

5) Dilaria 

Her parents are loaded. Her schedule is empty. Her bestie’s up for anything and her boy’s down bad. What more could a girl want? But when Becca Schwartz dies and starts racking up likes, Dilaria starts to wonder… is dying the ultimate glow-up?

DR2 Theatre (105 E. 15th St.)

6/18 - 8/3

Opening Night 6/18

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

Courtesy of Off Off PR

6) Encounter: A Space Cabaret

They come in peace…and for the eggs. A comedy-driven space cabaret that lands somewhere between a late-night weather show and a cosmic fever dream where nothing is linear. Live from New York, it’s Space Weather Girl! What if an alien encounter was more human condition and less lasers? Add some old-time Hollywood charm, a historical “mating program,” and you’ve got yourself a show! As a studio audience, you will witness the mysterious broadcast sparking an interplanetary moment. You’ll wonder at a spectacular alien dance performance and you’ll do all of this in a fraction of a second (60 minutes). It’s a science thing. Come for the facts, the songs and the comedy, and find yourself unexpectedly heart-warmed. Featuring Brandon Weber as Greg.

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher St.)

6/12 - 6/14

This show is being presented in a double bill with Christmas in Dikanka. See above.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tnny/4464

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

7) Joyful Noise

General Mischief Dance Theatre presents Joyful Noise.  These uplifting performances include exciting collaborations with L.A.-based percussion ensemble TAIKOPROJECT, Oakland-based composer Donna Viscuso, plus the debut of a brand-new commission created by Hodi Maputo Afro Swing in Mozambique. Complete with tap, swing, modern dance, and moments that break the fourth wall, these family-friendly performances have something for everyone! The evening also features live musical performances by percussionist Pablo Eluchans and flutist Zara Lawler – don’t miss this delightful and energetic show!

Riverside Theater (91 Claremont Ave.)

6/13 - 6/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit trtnyc.org/upcoming-shows

8) Kafka

Franz Kafka is still the presiding genius of experimental storytelling. 

A hundred years on from his death at the age of just 40, Kafka remains the voice of the outsider and the disempowered – struggling between the agony of solitude and the pains of intimacy, isolated in the big city and in the world, whilst never forgetting how absurd and hilarious life can be. 

59E59 Theatres

59 E. 59 St.

6/12 - 6/29

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

9) Mozart's Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera

A thrilling adventure of the irresistible bad boy who lives fast, loves hard, and laughs in the face of danger—until his past comes knocking. Don Giovanni is a classic tale of desire, morality, and karma. This bold, brand-new production is sung in English with a thought-provoking, hilarious libretto and backed by a full-throttle rock orchestra that breathes new life into one of opera’s greatest scores.
Opera has never been this hardcore.

Cutting Room (44 E. 32nd St.)

6/16 - 8/26

Opening Night 6/30

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

10) Music in the Air: A Celebration of Rock 

Nearly 200 talented children from New York City schools will bring legendary rock songs to life through electrifying original choreography set to live music. During their dynamic performances at the 850-seat theater in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, NDI’s young dancers trace the origins of early Rock ‘n’ Roll through the genre’s endless iterations and rebirths, celebrating the richness and dynamism of a musical genre that has defined American music for the greater part of a century.

NYU Skirball (566 Laguardia Pl.)

6/14 - 6/16

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nationaldance.org/events/2025-event-of-the-year.

Courtesy of Spit & Vigor

11) Nec Spe

The Baroque master painter and cold-blooded murderer Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio has been beaten almost to death. He makes his final confession. Caravaggio, confused after his own brutal and untimely death, is searching for forgiveness -- or possibly something deeper.

Spit & Vigor's Tint Baby Black Box Theater (115 MagDougal St.)

1/13, 1/14, 1/20, 1/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.spitnvigor.com/nec-spe

12) The Oscar Micheaux Project

From silent pictures to the talkies, groundbreaking cinematic pioneer Oscar Micheaux fights to bring Black stories to the silver screen… facing down censorship boards, financial ruin, and family betrayal. Micheaux’s legacy as America’s first major Black filmmaker comes to syncopated and soulful life in this original jazz musical.

Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave.)

6/13 - 6/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.prospectmusicals.org/oscar-micheaux-project

Courtesy of Polk and Co. PR

13) Passengers

This summer, Montréal’s acclaimed contemporary physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers pulls into PAC NYC. The passengers on this train don’t sit in silence staring at their phones – they express their hopes and dreams through an astonishing blend of cirque, music, and dance, telling human stories with superhuman skills. Poetic goodbyes. Anticipatory reunions. Fateful encounters. Each moment unfolds with breathtaking wonder and heartwarming storytelling. Passengers is that rare entertainment event that makes for a perfect date night or a thrilling family adventure.

PAC NYC (251 Fulton St.)

6/12 - 6/29

Opening Night 6/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit pacnyc.org/whats-on/passengers

Courtesy of Spincycle NYC

14) Riven

RIVEN follows Melina and Alessandra, two black women from the global south working at a waste picking cooperative – a place where recycled materials are sorted and people are rescued from neglect. Side by side, our characters share not only a lifetime of sorting the accumulated discards of a society that has failed them, but also a promise: to survive and to stay bound to each other.

Sure We Can (219 Mckibben Street, Brooklyn)

6/12 - 6/27

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

15) Wesley

WESLEY tells the incredible story of Casey, a gifted young rock musician who steps out of the spotlight and into an extraordinary lifelong bond with an injured barn owl named Wesley. At once wildly unique and profoundly universal, Casey’s journey is one of courage, caretaking, and the kind of unshakeable love that rarely takes flight between people and animals. The new musical follows Casey as she takes in a wing-damaged newborn owl, she anticipates a few tender days of hospice care. What she gets instead is a decades-long relationship that reshapes her entire world. As Wesley grows and thrives, so too does their bond, challenging everything Casey thought she knew about connection, purpose, and devotion. Through soaring music and tender storytelling, WESLEY invites us into a duet of healing, heartbreak, and the many forms love can take.

The Theater Center (210 W. 50th St.)

6/11 - 7/18

Opening Night 6/25

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

In Pennsylvania

Courtesy of Off Off PR

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED

16) The Last Days of Cleopatra

An entertaining romp of a farce about love, betrayal, and triumph, all told in a setting of strife and midcentury-modern glamour. It’s 1961. After a calamitous start in London, the cast and crew of the film “Cleopatra” move to Cinecittà Studios in Rome to restart the film. The dazzling Elizabeth Taylor has stayed on in the role of Cleopatra, but she has a new co-star: Richard Burton, a famed Shakespearean actor, who has joined the cast as Mark Antony. With the largest budget in Hollywood’s history and an acclaimed new director, Joseph Mankiewicz, the production seems to be back on track. But in reality, this esteemed cast and crew are in the process of making one of the biggest turkeys of all time. All while Taylor and Burton strike up a world-famous adulterous affair that ends Taylor’s marriage and drenches the production in scandal. As Taylor learns hard lessons, though, other troupers meet sunnier fates, finding friendship or true love on the set of this colossal disaster.

The Ice House (56 River St., Bethlehem)

6/13 - 6/22

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

B) Cast Changes

In New York

Courtesy of Vivacity Group

17) The Great Gatsby

Aisha Jackson joins the cast in the role of Daisy Buchanan 6/16

Broadway Theatre  (1681 Broadway)

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

18) Sunset Blvd. 

Jordan Donic joins the cast in the role of Max Von Mayerling 6/10

St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th St.)

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

C) Cast Recordings

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

19) Buena Vista Social Club

The original cast album of the new hit Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ was released digitally on June 6^th. The CD will be available on July 25^th, with vinyl release later in 2025.

For CD and LP pre-orders and album stream/download, please visit:  https://WorldCircuit.lnk.to/BVSCBroadwayOCRPR .

 

Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here, the sound of Havana is born—and one woman's remarkable journey begins.

Inspired by true events, the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it. A world-class Afro-Cuban band is joined by a sensational cast in this unforgettable tale of survival, second chances, and the extraordinary power of music.

Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W. 45th St.)

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

D) Festivals 

In New Jersey

20) Downtown Camden Arts Crawl

June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Market Street, Camden from 2nd to 4th St.

Camden Special Services District (CSSD) announces the return of the third Downtown Camden Art Crawl.30+ local artists and makers will take over Downtown Camden in this biannual pop-up event. Artists will be paired with local small businesses along Market Street, from 2nd to 4th streets. Look for live art in progress, music performances and creative pop-ups, plus kids activities and food trucks. Local storefronts will offer special menus, sales and features. The no charge event is family-friendly and open to all ages. The event started as a way to showcase and support Downtown Camden's developing creative economy. This year is the largest event yet in terms of artists participating and small businesses. In conjunction with this event, guests are invited to come early for the 5th Anniversary of the Camden Pride Walk, which takes place starting at Camden County Police Department (800 Federal Street) at 3:00pm. The walk and flag raising will end on Market Street, at Roosevelt Plaza with family fun, food trucks and activities paired with Downtown Art Crawl. Complimentary parking is available for both events at 2nd and Cooper. 

For more information about the Downtown Art Crawl, visit mydowntowncamden.com/events.

In New York

Courtesy of Keith Sherman & Associates 

21) The Downtown Urban Arts Festival

June 11 - June 28

Joe's Pub (425 Layfayette St. & Theater Row (410 W. 42nd St.)

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF), now in its 23rd season, will present the works of 18 playwrights, including that of Tony® Award winner Sarah Jones when the festival returns.

June 12

Good Grief by Marcus Harmon and Admitted by Juan Ramirez, Jr.

 

Good Grief

A group of men come together weekly to share their experiences with loss. By opening up about the pain of losing loved ones - whether wives or cherished pets - they discover the universal weight of grief and find healing through vulnerability and friendship.

 

Admitted

When a skeptical police officer works detail to watch over an alleged criminal conspiracy theorist who's handcuffed to a hospital bed, the question arises - when one speaks truth, do you consider the person who's speaking that truth?

 

 

June 13

As I Eat The World by Luis Roberto Herrera

A latiné man confronts his mental health and eating disorders by attempting to literally EAT THE WORLD.

 

June 14

7 Actors. 1 Room by Matthew Keaton

At their final rehearsal, director Luther halts the session, sparking a tense meeting where deep personal conflicts and animosities unravel among the cast of 7 actors. With tensions boiling over and the pressure mounting, the actors are forced to confront their struggles, frustrations with the industry, and the harsh realities of their pasts that reveal the complexities of their relationships with each other.

 

 

June 18

Arrivals Until the Departure by Bilal Morsi and Waiting for the 6 Train by Elizabeth Shannon

 

Arrivals Until the Departure

Arrivals Until the Departure transcends time and shows us the power of love and acceptance even in the face of tragedy. This play invites laughter, contemplation, and a wave of peace as we bear witness to the tumultuous chaos of Amina's life.

 

Waiting for the 6 Train

Vashti, Scout, and Penn are three freshmen in college, new to New York City. After a night out, they get stuck on a 6 train platform, waiting for a mysterious train that is inexplicably delayed. Will it ever come, and will the girls be able to return home safely?

 

 

June 19

Black in the First Degree by Reginald T. Jackson and Salome, The Tragedy of the Femme Fatale by Maryam S. Holleman

 

Black in the First Degree

This play is a provocative and visceral look at the dynamic between White Police Officers and Young Black Males. Seen in the "wrong" neighborhood at the "wrong time" causes a Young Black male to go from a citizen to a perp; by an over eager White Cop. They square off and it ends in tragedy!!

 

Salome, The Tragedy of the Femme Fatale

You’re invited to meet the original vamp in a one-woman piece that explores the life of the feminine enigma--whose sexuality and cold brutality history has exploited--from her origins as an unwanted child to the dance that would make her infamous.

 

 

June 20

Luv No Limit by Bryan-Keyth Wilson

LUV NO LIMIT: a luvrz ballad is a poetic exploration of love, identity, and resilience as two gay Black men navigate the tumultuous intersection of personal desire and societal oppression. Their journey tests the transformative power of love, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and the truths they hide from themselves and each other.

 

June 21

Face Value by Ledh Mijalski-Fahim

A successful writer is in for a ride when he hires a fiery new publicist who exceeds his so-called (s)expertise. When their professional research becomes personal, their preconceived notions are put to the test - maybe sex doesn’t have to be the most intimate form of connection.

 



June 25

Letter by Momo Akashi and I Should Be Obliterated by Alison Vincitore

 

Letter

On the way from Tokyo to Los Angeles, he begins to write a letter. About his work as a schoolteacher, his neon-lit nights in the porn industry, and the mother he will never see again.

 

I Should Be Obliterated

As an asteroid hurtles toward New York, the city's loneliest souls contemplate their existence.

 

 

June 26

The Train Stoppers by Adam LaPorte (Music & Lyrics) and Amanda Freedman (Book & Lyrics) and Twenty Six Minutes by Camyrn Cox

 

The Train Stoppers

Who really stops the MTA trains? THE TRAIN STOPPERS takes you on a 20-minute ride questioning what you think you know is true, what you know you know is true, and if universal truth even matters. Existential crises have never been more fun!

 

Twenty-Six Minutes

Twenty-Six Minutes is a story of two strangers, both with bouquets of flowers, awaiting a delayed train. The piece is intended to highlight the nature of how objects take us to different places, but, at the same time, may bring us together.

 

 

June 27

Conquering the Canon by Michael Hagins

Michael Hagins may be the only artist to ever complete the Shakespeare Canon. But with every great achievement...comes a great loss.

 

 

June 28

Fresno by Augusto Federico Amador

Haunted by his memory of an early childhood UFO abduction, long-estranged son Ernie, returns home to his dying repressive father, The Old Vato, and his dangerous half-brother Paco, only to learn the truth about the mysterious disappearance of his beloved half-brother Angel.

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

22) Lincoln Center's Summer City Festival 

 
June 11 - August 9

Across Lincoln Center Campus

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Opening Day Schedule

8 a.m. – The Dance Floor opens to the public, Josie Robertson Plaza (JRP)

11 a.m. – Music Storytime with LaFrae Sci, Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby,

David Geffen Hall

1 p.m. – Music Storytime #2 with LaFrae Sci, Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby,

David Geffen Hall

6 p.m. – Pop Up: Step it Up NYC dance performance, The Dance Floor on JRP

7:30 p.m. – Robert Glasper + Alain Pérez opening concert, Damrosch Park

8 p.m. – Silent Disco with DJ CherishTheLuv, The Dance Floor opening night,

Josie Robertson Plaza

Additional Highlights in June include:

• • Free social dance nights begin on The Dance Floor with the big band sounds of Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks (June 12), salsa act Lulada Club Big Band (June 13), weekly silent discos and more.

• • GRAMMY-nominated performer and composer Nathalie Joachim kicks off the popular jazz and experimental cabaret series Living Music Underground (June 12).

• • Caribbean Day, curated in collaboration with Etienne Charles, honors the culture and creativity of the region during Caribbean American Heritage month with an all-ages steel pan performance, an artisan craft marketplace, and Damrosch Park concert featuring an array of calypso and soca artists (June 14).

• • The American Modern Opera Company begins its Run AMOC* Festival (June 18 – July 16) with the New York premiere of The Comet/Poppea, fusing Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea with W.E.B. Du Bois’s short story The Comet.

• • Presented in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, The Art of Wellbeing series harnesses the power of art to engage the mind, body, and spirit with FREE guided meditations, movement-based lessons, and dance classes—accompanied with live music by world-class performers (June 18, 21, & 28).

• • The Wedding: New York’s Biggest Day returns, inviting hundreds of couples to Alice Tully Hall to celebrate love—from those getting symbolically married for the first time, renewing vows, or simply toasting to their love of New York City. This year’s ceremony is directed by Jason Eagan, Founding Artistic Director of Ars Nova (June 21).

• • Why Not Theatre presents their visually stunning retelling of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata (June 24-29), weaving ancient wisdom with modern spectacle.

• • Weekly stand-up comedy nights kickoff in The Underground at Jaffe Drive, featuring stacked lineups curated by Suzette Simon of NYLaughs and Marcus Russell Price (June 18 & 25).

• • Stamptown (June 28) takes over Damrosch Park with a whirlwind of vaudeville, stand-up, cabaret, circus, drag, dance, improv, and performance art —masterminded by host and resident lead attraction Zach Zucker (Netflix, Vulture’s 2023 Comedian You Should Know).
    
    
  • Living Library: Celebrating 60 Years, a week-long series of events in celebration of the 60th anniversary of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

• • Additional concerts in Damrosch Park include including Jazz is Dead, I Am the Band, Antone’s 50^th Anniversary Celebration and more.

Check out the full schedule of events at SummerfortheCity.org.

Livestreams of select performances will be offered throughout the summer, and for free, on Lincoln Center’s social channels for audiences unable to attend in person. For more information, visit LincolnCenter.org/Livestreams.

Courtesy of Emily Owens PR

23) Queerly Festival

June 12 - July 23

Under St. Marks (94 St. Marks Pl.)

Femme In Yellow Tombola: mystical queer italian bingo

Written and Performed by Summer Minerva - Brooklyn, NY

As a queer and trans Italian American, Summer Minerva retraced her queerness and her Italianness back to her grandmother’s southern Italian land, where she discovered the presence of a 3rd gender figure known as a femminiello, a revered figure in Neapolitan folk culture with its origins in pre-Christian goddess worship. In this multi-medium performance, Summer embodies a femminiello, in one of their most important societal roles: mystical caller of Italian bingo. With each number that the femminiello calls at random, a different theatrical experience ensues. A folk dance? A heartwarming story? A competition for best spinster? There may even be a wedding… Femme In Yellow comes on the heels of Summer's sold out NYC Premiere of her award-winning feature documentary Summer Within.

Thu June 12 at 7pm & Sat June 28 at 5pm, Streaming

Poster Boys

Written by Leo Layla Díaz, Director Hannah Marie Penderson - New Jersey

Tune into Poster Boys! The hit reality show where transmasc contestants compete for the coveted prize of an immediate legal gender and name change on all documents – passport, birth certificate, even library card. The contestants go through challenges, presenting their lives and memories to convince the audience to vote for them, exploring the connections and conflicts across the vast trans community, and the dangers of selling out for cisgender approval in this satirical dark comedy from playwright Leo Layla Díaz and director Hannah Marie Pederson. Thu June 12 at 9pm & Sun June 15 at 7pm, Streaming

Mary & The Shelleys

Written by Alex Moon - New York, NY

Mary & The Shelleys is a Trans-Punk Horror Extravaganza with music inspired by Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cramps, The Misfits, The Cure, Mazzy Star, and many more.

Mary (Transfemme, monster) wakes up in a strange Texas laboratory horrified by her stitched-up, sutured visage (as everyone else who lays eyes on her). Wandering/chased from town to town, Mary looks for answers about who she is until she's taken in by Igor, the proprietor of a "monster bar." There, she's swept off her feet by a suave Transmasc vampire with a thirst for blood and adrenaline. The two raise hell , but Mary soon wonders if Byron is sucking her dry of all passion, curiosity, and sense of self-discovery. This show is BY Trans folks, FOR Trans folks, embracing ALL. Mary & The Shelleys roars to life while offering viewers safe haven, a call to arms, a relentless self-love in the face of bitter hate, and a celebration of the weird, the strange, the Queer. Fri June 13 at 9:15pm & Sat June 28 at 9pm

Calvin S. Cato: Disney Single

Written & bPerformed by Calvin S Cato - Brooklyn, NY

Calvin S. Cato (Netflix, Vice Media, WIRED Magazine) has gone on a lot of dates, but wonders “Is it all worth it?” He’ll explore the answer with an hour of comedy, music, and salacious stories that span from painfully virginal to dangerously lusty. With Leslie Goshko (New York Times, Tru TV, NPR) on piano punctuating these humorous overshares, you’ll leave the show laughing and feeling better about your life choices. 

Sun June 15 at 5pm, Streaming

A Spanglish Affair Open Mic

Produced by Something from Abroad - New York, NY

June’s theme? "Daddy Issues" We are excited to provide a safe space for artists to explore and share their art in front of a live audience. If there's something you've always wanted to do, this is a space for you to do it! While our company focuses on Spanish and Spanglish content, this is not a requirement for your piece, so if you're someone with art to share, this space is for you. Here are some ideas for types of performers we're looking for: singers, dancers, comedians, performance art, burlesque, act, visual artists, clowning, spoken word, poetry. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! Mon June 16 at 6pm

The Gay Social Network - A One Woman Show

Written & Performed by Seerat Jhajj - Brooklyn, NY

Rife with jealousy, betrayal and most importantly, yearning, The Gay Social Network is a scathing review of the current state of affairs as told from the perspective of one woman pretending to be two gay boys. Everyone who watched The Social Network could tell Mark and Eduardo were in love with each other. While David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin shied away from the homo eroticism that was palpable to the viewers, this show will not. Justin Timberlake will make an appearance too! And yes of course, there will be SONG AND DANCE! 

Wed June 18 at 7pm

SEX GODDESS

Written and Performed by Riel Reddick-Stevens

Produced by House and Body - Toronto, Canada

Join pop star Rayna at the listening party for her new album SEX GODDESS. Performed and written by award winning composer, Riel Reddick-Stevens, produced by House and Body; SEX GODDESS is a solo theatrical mixtape that follows Rayna, an emerging singer at the listening party for her new album. While sharing her album, Rayna takes her audience on the journey of one long, wild night that changed her career and perspective forever. SEX GODDESS uses Hip Hop/ R&B music, comedy and heightened storytelling to explore the relationships between power, bodily autonomy and sense of self in a patriarchal world and business.

Thu June 19 at 7pm, Fri June 20 at 9pm & Sat June 21 at 11pm

Drag History Hour

Written by Bertha Vanayshun - Brooklyn, CO

Drag History Hour presents a special set of performances for the 2025 Queerly festival! Taking you through a queer journey inside the undertold history of the Harlem Renaissance, join host Bertha Vanayshun and her fabulous cast for a historical and fantastic night!

Fri June 20 at 7pm, Streaming

GxDLY

Written by Daddy Doyenne

Presented by The Kinky Kafe LLC - Rochester, NY

A night of dynamic performance featuring  transgender and non-binary artists reclaiming their divinity and telling their stories of power, magic, sexual reclamation and resilience. Witness the divine in every form as these celestial beings take the stage. Join The Kinky Kafe for a celebration of Godliness beyond the binary.

Fri June 20 at 11pm & Sat June 21 at 5pm

Disko Boy

Written by Sheila Klein and Masha Mikulinsky

Presented by Amuse Bouche Company - Denver, CO

A ski-ballet champion survives the collapse of the Berlin Wall but will he ever love again? An elder queer sits you down in the park to talk betrayal, authoritarianism, and being transformed by Celine Dion. Experimental theater, drag, and modern dance collide in a no-holds-barred extravaganza of earnestness and awkwardness.

Sat June 21 at 7pm & Sun June 22 at 5pm, Streaming

Boy Meets Girl (or The Trials & Tribulations of a Queer Man Living Under A Curse)

Written by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma

Presented by Boundless Theater - New York, NY

This unique and dynamic autobiographical coming-of-rage show by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma is a life-affirming, irresistibly funny, and profoundly moving story chronicling the journey of self-discovery of an Indian American Drag queer performer living in NYC, struggling to find peace with his roots, his identity, and his desire for love and success. The play pays homage to the "boy-meets-girl" Bollywood tradition by reenacting popular pieces in the form of drag acts, as Chetan undergoes a figurative and literal transformation to shake off the "curse" and finally meet his true self.

Sat June 21 at 9pm, Streaming

Reality Check

Written by Sayali Gove - New York, NY

When tasked with creating an AI that can control people’s behavior, a narcissistic programmer starts to doubt the consciousness of others. Meanwhile, his trans sister doubts her own consciousness in a world that rejects her. Reality Check is their struggle to reconnect with each other - and with their own humanity - before they accidentally start an AI apocalypse.

Sun June 22 at 7pm, Streaming

Beneath The Surface

Written by Bailey C Lewis - Brooklyn, NY

History Repeats. That's a phrase Everett Hart from The Force of the 19th precinct knows well. His boss has driven it home that history repeats, which includes some "rebellion" that needs to be squashed. He also knows well from his time in the reformatory as a child that it can and will be squashed. He was showing signs of "gender betrayal", better to nip it in the bud and be done with it. When Everett is sent to investigate a site suspected of illegal "indecent" activity, he discovers The Underground- a secret haven for the queer folks who refuse to suppress themselves. After befriending Monet, a genderless drag performer, and their partners, Everett is forced to confront the truth: you can't get rid of who people are, despite rewriting history books. Even more so, he may not have been "cured" of his "gender betrayal" after all. 

Mon June 23 at 7pm, Streaming 

Paper Kraine

Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit.Try something new, delicious and strange. Come for the art. Stay for the community. We encourage risk-taking, question-asking, and the development of a supportive community of artists seeing, encouraging, and challenging each other’s work with the ultimate goal of enriching the artistic community through cross-pollination and meeting new people. 

Wed June 25 at 7:30pm, Streaming 

                                                                                                                                           

Gay Cowboys

Written by Ciara Hannon

11th Hour Productions - Orlando, FL

From the cursed state of Florida, 11th Hour Productions Presents the Winner of BEST LGBT SHOW and BEST LGBT DIRECTOR at the Orlando Fringe Festival. GAY COWBOYS. Sweetwater used to be a quiet town full of simple folks. That all ended the day the Midnight Mangler strolled into town bringing about chaos with scheming and lies. With a twist of fate, Fancy shows up ready to save the town from the hands of the dreadful Midnight Mangler. 

Thu June 26 & Fri June 27 at 7pm,  Streaming 

                                                                                                                                          

Frigid Nighcap

Welcome to Anarchoqueeria—where laws are made to be glitter-bombed, and the only ruling principle is radical liberation. In this special Pride edition of FRIGID Nightcap, NYC’s weirdest late-night variety show unleashes a night of maximalist queer performance where anything can happen. Comedy, drag, burlesque, music, movement, poetry, performance art, things that defy classification...you never know what to expect at FRIGID Nightcap, but you can be sure you'll experience glamour and garbage...velvet and violence...lace and leather...protest chants and primal screams… This is not utopia. This is Anarchoqueeria: a dream of queer defiance, excess, and power. A fantasia where the absurd becomes sacred and the sacred gets a baseball bat to the face. Scared? You should be. Excited? Even better. Ready? Grab your cocktail, Molotov or otherwise. Let's get unruly.

Fri June 27 at 10:30pm, Streaming

Glitter Uprising: A Deliciously Disobedient Queer Revue

Written by Holli Hemlock - Brooklyn, CO

When the world tries to dim your shine, covering yourself in glitter becomes an act of revolution. Join us for a spectacularly subversive burlesque experience that redefines the art form through a distinctly queer lens. "Glitter Uprising" features a diverse cast of performers who shimmy, shake, and strip away conventions while celebrating the radical joy of queer bodies in all their forms. This is a joyful rebellion where every removal of clothing is an act of queer defiance, every sparkle a statement of resistance. Our performers will take you on a journey through euphoria and empowerment as they reclaim the stage with acts that are both tantalizing and transformative. From glittering pasties to powerful political statements, from sensual stripteases to radical reimaginings of gender performance, "Glitter Uprising" offers a deliciously disobedient night of entertainment that challenges expectations while celebrating the beauty of queer expression. In a world that constantly tries to make us palatable, we choose to be gloriously, unapologetically ourselves. Come witness the revolution—it will be sequined, it will be spectacular, and it will absolutely change the way you think about burlesque. Resistance has never looked so fabulous. Content note: Contains partial nudity, explicit celebration of queer and trans bodies, and absolutely zero apologies.

Mon June 30 at 7pm, Streaming

Clay Mommy

Written by Aviva Pearl Creation - Queens, NY

Clay Mommy follows the journey of a young trans girl who leaves sex work, returns home to her estranged mother, unexpectedly becomes a parent, and seeks guidance by trapping her deceased grandmother’s soul in a sculpture.

Tue July 1 at 6:45pm & Wed July 2 at 9:30pm, Streaming 

Loud & With Feeling

Written by Spencer Joshua Vigil - New York, NY

Loud & With Feeling is a musical based on a true-to-life experience about a group of Queer students in the first 24 hours of their sit-in protest. Their quest to fight for LGBTQ+ rights at their Private Christian University is stifled after their favorite professor is fired! Throughout the night, the group uncovers a lot of their own personal histories as they search for belonging, connection, and a collective future. With a pop punk-synth score and resemblances to shows like Rent, Fun Home, and Elizabeth Swado’s Runaways. Loud & With Feeling showcases the Joy, Triumph, and Community that everyone longs to be a part of. 

This show is bilingual in English and ASL and presented with ASL interpretation.

Thu July 3 at 7pm, Streaming

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit frigid.nyc/queerly.

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

24) Stage Left A New Play Festival

June 13 & 15 and June 20 -22

Judy Theatre Playwright's Horizon (416 W. 42nd St.)

Working Theater and the Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) are thrilled to announce the first-ever Stage Left, an innovative new play festival set to take place at The Judy Theatre at Playwrights Horizons across two weekends - June 13 - 15 and June 20 - 22, 2025. Supported by the Murphy Institute and Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice and hosted by Playwrights Horizons, Stage Left will unite New York’s arts and advocacy communities to spotlight the power of collective storytelling in building a more just and equitable world.

Stage Left features six new play readings inspired by frontline fights for racial and economic justice, including La Dureza by Ed Cardona Jr., Hit Machine by Jonathan Caren, The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, Foot Wears House by Laura Neill, The Hero U Took by Pedro Rosario, and Date of Release by Andrea Ambam.

Each of the plays is paired with an advocacy coalition working at the frontlines of the movement — including REI Soho Union, Los Deliveristas Unidos/Workers Justice Project, and Releasing Aging People in Prison Campaign—to catalyze conversation and create pathways to immediate and meaningful action following each reading.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit  theworkingtheater.org/events/stage-left

Courtesy of Emily Owens PR

25) Women in Theater

June 13 - June 29

A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 W. 53rd St.)

Project Y Theatre will present the 10th Annual Women in Theater Festival, a festival devoted to presenting new work by women, at A.R.T./New York Theatres in The Gural Theatre. The festival will include readings, workshops, and mainstage productions by women+ artists. Tickets ($25 General; $65 Season Pass) are available for advance purchase at https://womenintheater.org/. 

Mainstage Productions

New York Premiere of

DOROTHY’S DICTIONARY

Written by E.M. Lewis, Co-Directed by Andrew W. Smith & Michole Biancosino

Sparks fly when Zan, an angry high school student, is forced to work off his community service assignment reading to Dorothy, an ailing librarian. But each of them might just have what the other lacks... if they can only find the words. Book by book, they begin to form an unexpected friendship… just when they need it most.

June 13, 14, 19, 21 & 28 at 7pm; Sun June 22 & 29 at 2pm Runtime: 75 minutes

DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED

Warm Up to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! 

Written by David Carl & Katie Hartman, Directed by Michole Biancosino

Music direction by Jody Shelton

You are cordially invited to the second wedding of David and Katie. This confidently codependent couple will teach you how to love correctly through original music, exotic rituals, and a unity volcano. This time it'll stick! For realz tho! David and Katie Get Re-Married pairs David Carl (Gary Busey's One-Man Hamlet, Trump Lear, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Katie Hartman (Netflix’s The Week Of, The Other Two, Younger) in a slapdash wedding betwixt a star-crossed couple who has broken up and reunited more frequently than Spiderman has been rebooted. This dark comedy with original music features the worst couple in the world on the second happiest day of their lives after the first happiest day of their lives didn't work out. Check out this critically acclaimed show before it heads across the pond! 

June 20, 24 & 27 at 7pm Runtime: 60 minutes

THE ADVENTURES OF PUSSY JONES

A New Devised Workshop Production

Written and Directed by Gab Cody

The Adventures of Pussy Jones is a “DaDa cabaret” and Artificial Intelligence* hallucination that utilizes ensemble-based physical theater practices in service of a comedy centered around the theme: “The Politics of Femininity.” When a theatre-creating A.I. is tasked with exploring this theme, it runs amok, resurrecting some of the 20th century’s greatest literary figures (James Baldwin, Truman Capote, Harper Lee) who in turn resurrect famed novelist Edith Wharton (whose childhood nickname was Pussy Jones) to unravel and catechize The Politics of Femininity for the benefit of their 21st-century audience.

*no AI was used to create this piece

June 17 & 18 at 7pm Runtime: 90 minutes

POWERSUITS

Created & Performed by Lida Winfield and Michole Biancosino

Two women enter the space looking powerful. Don't worry. They're here to take care of you. This wild duet critiques normative gender roles and performances with exaggerated costumes, movements and gestures, depicting stereotypes of authority and beauty as absurd. In tandem, the piece calls out the alienation that comes from capitalist grind culture. 

June 26 at 7pm & June 28 at 2pm Runtime: 50 minutes

Readings

AT THE LIBERTY INN

Written by Emily Bice, Directed by Cameron King

Raf and Katie are in a toxic situationship (whether they know it or not), and they've just broken up AT THE LIBERTY INN: the last quickie motel in Manhattan. As the duo desperately avoids the end, they morph into different fantasy role-play scenarios of who they COULD be in this room, only to discover that they don't work no matter who, what, or when they are. At the Liberty Inn was workshopped at the Seven House Gallery Residency in 2023. 

Thu June 26 at 7pm (on a double bill with Power Suits) Runtime: 90 minutes

CANDY GIRLS

Written by Jeana Scotti, Directed by Ashley Bufkin

A candy and ice cream store has their annual health inspection coming up, but it's filled with more roaches than candy. The manager tries to get them in shape to get their A in the window, but the teenage girls who work there are more focused on college apps, licking pieces of candy and putting them back in the bins, and being watched on the new security cameras by the owner, Rick. When Tanya tries to report Rick, things only get messier because as we know, roaches can find their way into even the smallest crack.

Sat June 21 at 2pm Runtime: 90 minutes

SIX INCHES ABOVE THE KNEE

Written by Sally Seitz, Directed by Michole Biancosino

Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival 2025, Finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Festival.

Sat June 14 at 2pm Runtime: 90 minutes

HEARTBEAT OPHELIA

Written by D.L. Siegel, Directed by Rachel Dart

Ophelia finds herself marooned in Texas during unprecedented times…or is it Denmark? This radical deconstruction of Hamlet refocuses the story on a modern, scholarly, and pregnant Ophelia as her path is altered by personal tragedies and the red tape of a red state.

Wed June 25 at 7pm Runtime: 120 minute 

GRAHAM CRACKERS AND OATMEAL

By Chris Ulloth

A memorial pop-up showing of this 10-minute play written by Christopher Ulloth, playwright and producer of the WIT festival for 9 seasons, who tragically died this past year.  We will use this pop-up performance to raise money for a playwright fund in his name, to support the work of a woman or non-binary playwright award.

Special Events

FEMINIST CONNECTOR EVENT

Join us for a night of pop up feminist art and community. 

Thu June 19, following the 7pm performance of Dorothy’s Dictionary

PARENT-CAREGIVER PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP

Led by Playwrights Liz Appel and Lia Romeo

The Parent-Caregiver Playwrights Group is a selective playwrights' workshop for writers who exist at the difficult intersection of creativity and caregiving. The group meets monthly to workshop new plays, share industry knowledge, and provide support and community.

Developmental Work

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  https://womenintheater.org.

E) Run Extension

26) Sunset Blvd.

 

St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th St.)

Now closing 7/20

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

F) Tickets Now on Sale 

In New York

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

27) Queen of Versailles

From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David "The Timeshare King" Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they're building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David's dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame and fortune, and one family’s pursuit of the American Dream – at any cost.

St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th St.)

Beginning performances 10/8

Opening Night 11/9

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

G) What Else is Happening

28) THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS

HOSTED BY

Colin Cosell

(THE VOICE OF THE METS)

 

MONDAY JUNE 16, 2025 

AT THE LYNN F. ANGELSON THEATER

The 24 Hour Musicals will take place on Monday June 16, 2025 at 7pm at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre (136 E 13th St, New York, NY). This intensive theatrical endeavor will see artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours.

The marathon process for The 24 Hour Musicals begins the night before the performance, when writers, composers, directors, choreographers, actors, musicians and production staff gather for a short orientation. Four writer and composer teams craft short musicals overnight (while actors and directors get some rest) and the next morning — after a furious printing and copying process — actors receive their scripts. Together with directors, choreographers and a live band, they begin rehearsal. Later that night, four brand new musicals take the stage in a one-night-only production!

 

Tickets start at are available at 24hourplays.org/musicals

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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

29) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

/Notes in Motion

Announces June Studio Offerings

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces their June Studio Offerings at their new home, Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio: 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10013. Start your summer off strong with Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s wide range of offerings and opportunities to move together. First time students use promo code NEWCLIENT for 50% off your first class! https://amandaselwyndancestudio.org/.

Classes

Contemporary Partnering with Michelle Thompson & Caleb Patterson

Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 2-3:30pm

Ballet Fundamentals with Manon Hallay

Thursdays | 1-2:30pm

Yoga Flow with Amanda Selwyn

Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm

Fridays, 4-5:30pm

Modern Dance Pioneers with Lindsay Jennings

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 5:30-7pm

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30) THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING ANOUNCES THE GAVIN CREEL FELLOWSHIP TO AWARD FIVE EMERGING THEATER ACTORS ANNUALLY WITH A $25K GRANT, MENTORSHIPS, AND ACCESS

The American Theatre Wing (ATW), led by President and CEO Heather Hitchens, in partnership with Tony Award Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger (To Kill a Mockingbird, Spelling Bee), Tony Award Nominee Sara Bareilles (Waitress, Into the Woods), Catherine Brunell (Mean Girls, Les Misérables), and a collection of Gavin’s friends, are thrilled to launch The Gavin Creel Fellowship.  The annual fellowship program, named in honor of the beloved Tony Award-winning actor and activist Gavin Creel, who passed away in the fall of 2024, will bestow five young theater actors with:

• A grant of $25,000
• Personal mentorship from an industry professional
• Curated networking events with Broadway leaders
• Access to American Theatre Wing programs: Master Class, Working in the Theatre, The Playreaders Club, and more
• Free tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows
• Tony Awards attendance as seat fillers

 
Having received guidance and support as he transitioned from college to become a working actor, Gavin believed in paying it forward to the next generation of actors striving to get into the industry.  Deeply concerned about the economic and systemic challenges facing emerging actors, Gavin dreamed of a program to help them transition from college to career-and from anywhere in America to New York City. 
 
The Gavin Creel Fellowship team is now accepting donations of any amount, with the aim to build a

$3 Million Endowment to launch the infrastructure and fund the program for 2026.  Information regarding qualifications and applications, as well as the panel of theater-makers and industry professionals awarding the fellowships, will be announced at a later date.

To support the Wing's The Gavin Creel Fellowships Text GAVIN to 44321 and visit americantheatrewing.org/program/the-gavin-creel-fellowships  to learn more.

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31) BROADWAY IN MEMORIAM” 

Announces Honorees for

Inaugural Marquee Dimming

 

Marquee Dimming Will Honor

Marshall Brickman, Richard Chamberlain, William Finn, Athol Fugard, Helen Gallagher, Gene Hackman, Quincy Jones, Linda Lavin, Merle Louise, Ken Page, Joan Plowright, Tony Roberts, Charles Strouse and Lynne Taylor-Corbett

 

Theatre Marquees to Dim 

on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:45PM ET

 The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural June 10^th marquee dimming will honor artists and industry members Marshall Brickman, Richard Chamberlain, William Finn, Athol Fugard, Helen Gallagher, Gene Hackman, Quincy Jones, Linda Lavin, Merle Louise, Ken Page, Joan Plowright, Tony Roberts, Charles Strouse and Lynne Taylor-Corbett. All theatre marquees will dim simultaneously on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:45PM ET in their honor. 

 

Earlier this year, the Broadway in Memoriam Committee announced the establishment of “Broadway in Memoriam,” a quarterly tradition dedicated to honoring the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on Broadway.

 

Taking place four times a year on the second Tuesday in September, December, March and June, this solemn and celebratory event will recognize multiple honorees, ensuring that the contributions of Broadway’s most influential artists, creators and industry professionals are remembered and revered.

 

The marquees of all 41 Broadway theatres will be dimmed simultaneously, offering a moment of reflection and gratitude for the legacies of those who have shaped the theatrical world.

 

Creative professionals who have worked on Broadway and career professionals dedicated to the Broadway industry may be submitted for consideration by completing the online form at BroadwayInMemoriam.org. The submission form requires the following information: name of the individual to be honored, year of birth and year of passing, a description of their work on Broadway and a digital photo. The next application deadline is August 12, 2025.

 

Exceptions may arise where the Committee chooses to honor a singular individual who has made a profoundly significant and lasting impact on Broadway. These individual memorials will be announced and scheduled separately from the quarterly marquee dimmings.

 

For additional details, including the online form, please visit BroadwayInMemoriam.org. For questions or inquiries, please email cmt@BroadwayMarqueeInMemoriam.org.

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32) SCOTT BAKULA, HANNAH CRUZ, BEN LEVI ROSS

AND THE ORIGINAL CAST AND ORCHESTRA OF

THE CONNECTOR

 

TO REUNITE FOR A ONE-NIGHT ONLY

CONCERT BENEFITTING THE

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS

AND THE ORIGINAL ORCHESTRA, LED BY

JASON ROBERT BROWN

 

MONDAY JUNE 16, 2025 AT 7:30PM

AT WEBSTER HALL

A one-night-only reunion concert of The Connector to benefit the Committee to Protect Journalists will be held on Monday June 16, 2025 at 7:30pm at Webster Hall (125 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003). The concert will feature original cast members from the 2024 World Premiere production, including Scott Bakula, Ben Levi Ross, and Hannah Cruz; as well as the original orchestra, led by Jason Robert Brown on piano. 

 

The Committee to Protect Journalists was founded over 40 years ago as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with the mission of defending journalists who report the news despite facing tremendous risks. Over the years, their advocacy has helped win dozens of positive legal reforms, convictions in scores of journalist murders, and the release of hundreds of jailed journalists. CPJ has also provided direct assistance to thousands of journalists all over the world. Today, they are recognized as a leader in the global fight to protect press freedom.

Tickets can be purchased at www.websterhall.com.

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33) A Classic Adventure Returns 

for Father’s Day 
“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” 

Comes to Theatres Nationwide 

from Fathom Entertainment and
Paramount Pictures

June 14-15 & 18

 

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics Ushers in the Summer with a Special Introduction
by Film Critic & Historian Leonard Maltin

Fathom’s Big Screen Classics 2025 series is back with the 1989 all-time great adventure “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”—returning to theatres nationwide on June 14-15 & 18.

There’s nothing more exciting than trying to keep up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), to aid them in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father, save the Grail, and save the day in this non-stop, action-packed adventure the whole family will treasure.

Every Fathom’s Big Screen Classics screening features an exclusive introduction by cinema critic and historian Leonard Maltin, discussing the landmark film’s timeless appeal and offering special insight.

Tickets for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade may be purchased at Fathom Entertainment or at participating theatre box offices

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34) “HARMONY”

THE BARRY MANILOW AND BRUCE SUSSMAN MUSICAL

NOW AVAILABLE FOR

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LICENSING

Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief are proud to announce Tony®, Grammy®, and Emmy Award winner Barry Manilow and Drama Desk Award winner Bruce Sussman’s Harmony is now available for professional, community theater and international licensing.

Cited as a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times, and based on an unbelievable true story, Harmony tells the tale of the most successful entertainers you've never heard of. . . until now. In the 1920s and 30s, The Comedian Harmonists sold millions of records, made dozens of films, and sold-out the biggest theaters around the world. Their heavenly harmonies and musical comedy antics catapulted these six talented young men from singing in the subway tunnels of Berlin to international superstardom.

What happened next is the story of Harmony.

Harmony features an original new score by the legendary Manilow with lyrics and book by Sussman. The musical was directed and choreographed on Broadway by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle (The Music Man, Hello Dolly!).

 

The music from Harmony lives on with the Cast Recording on Ghostlight Records available on Amazon and all streaming platforms.

 

For theaters and producers interested in licensing Harmony, please visit www.HarmonyANewMusical.com. Educational requests are being accepted but will be reviewed on a rolling basis pending strategic rollout.

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35) Encounters in the Milky Way, a New Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Opens June 9 at the American Museum of Natural History

 

Narrated by Pedro Pascal, New Show Marks the 25th Anniversary of the

Museum's Iconic Rose Center for Earth and Space

Illuminating the thrilling cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood and our place in the universe, the American Museum of Natural History’s new Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Encounters in the Milky Way, will open to the public on June 9, 2025. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way debuts during the 25th anniversary of the Museum’s iconic Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, which since 2000 has transported millions of visitors to the edge of the observable universe with increasingly sophisticated visualizations based on observations from groundbreaking space missions and leading-edge scientific models. Along with front-row seats to spectacularly visualized scenes from our universe, the Museum’s iconic Hayden Planetarium Space Theater offers audiences an enhanced experience with an upgraded high-resolution immersive audio system. English subtitles, transcripts, and assistive listening devices are available for Encounters in the Milky Way. A few weeks after the show premieres, English-language Audio Description will also be available, along with audio translations and translated subtitles in the following languages: French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. For more details, see the Accessibility at the Museum webpage. XXX Courtesy of Polk and Co. PR 36) STANDBYS NOAH KIESERMAN AND NASIA THOMAS TO STEP INTO THE ROLES OF  JAMIE & CATHY IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS ON BROADWAY FOR ADDED PERFORMANCE

An additional performance of THE LAST FIVE YEARS has been added for the standbys Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Nasia Thomas (SIX) to step into the roles of Jamie and Cathy, regularly played by Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. This special, one-night only added performance will take place on Sunday, June 15at 7PM. Tickets for this performance are on sale at www.TheLastFiveYearsBroadway.com.

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37) NFL PLAYER

AND BROADWAY SUPER FAN

SOLOMON THOMAS

TO MAKE BROADWAY DEBUT

IN TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

“MJ”

 

IN A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SPECIAL CAMEO ROLE

ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 

NFL player and Broadway superfan Solomon Thomas will join the Broadway cast of MJ in a one-night-only cameo role on Friday, June 13. Thomas played for the New York Jets for the past three years and signed to the Dallas Cowboys in March 2025. While playing for New York, he was an avid supporter of Broadway, especially of MJ, seeing the show 6 times - once bringing almost a dozen teammates which was then featured on an episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” He has acted as a theater correspondent for CBS and even presented at last year’s Tony Awards.

Tickets are available at tickets.broadwaydirect.com and at the Neil Simon box office.

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38) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Announces Technique & Repertory Master Class

with Greta Campo

at 2025 American Dance Guild 

Modern Dance Intensive

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 

at Peridance Center in NYC

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, announces their involvement in the American Dance Guild’s 225 Modern Dance Intensive. Campo will teach a master class focusing on technique and repertory on Tuesday, June 10 from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register here. Tuition to the American Dance Guild Modern Dance Intensive is $250 for all courses, $27 for individual courses.

Nai-Ni Chen's signature technique combines the essence of Ballet/Modern with Traditional Chinese training and ancient Chinese QiGong, Tai Chi and Martial Arts. This technique emphasizes breathing, tension/release, and the flow of energy using key movement phrases from the Company's cross-cultural repertory.

Greta Campo began her dance training in Milan, Italy at the Carcano Theater. At age 19, she moved to NYC and she attended the Professional Training Program at the Martha Graham School and, after a couple of months, she joined Graham II, performing in ensemble and solo roles. She also performed with the Martha Graham Dance Company in their 2012 New York Season and has also been traveling nationally and internationally with them.

She was a founding member of Alison Cook Beatty Dance and she also received an award from Fini Dance Festival as a female rising star. Greta has been dancing with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company since 2012; in 2017 she became associate artistic director and after the loss of the choreographer and artistic director, Nai-Ni Chen, Greta got promoted to artistic director of the Company in December 2021. From 2019 to 2023 Greta performed with Buglisi Dance Theater.

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39) New York City Center Announces
Preludes!
Summer Teen Theater Intensive

Free pre-professional training in musical theater

August 18 – 22, 10am – 4pm

Audition sign-ups open now

 NEW YORK CITY CENTER recently announced Preludes! Summer Teen Theater Intensive, a free week-long musical theater training program for teens ages 13 –18, taking place at the City Center Studios (130 W 56th St.), Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Designed for up to 30 passionate young artists, Preludes! provides foundational workshops in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as master classes led by industry professionals from Broadway Dreams, City Center Teaching Artists, and special guest artists to be announced. The week culminates in a collaborative group performance for friends and family. 

This unique opportunity offers young performers, with no prior experience necessary, the chance to study at a professional level. Lunch will be provided daily, and all participants will receive a $250 stipend for their involvement in the program. Interested participants must sign up for one of the audition sessions to be held in all five broughs beginning on June 9.

Auditions in Your Borough This June

Sign-ups for audition slots are now open, and no preparation is needed for the first round. Each session will feature fun and engaging group work in choreography and vocal performance.

Teens from across New York City are invited to participate at one of the following borough-based locations:

• MANHATTAN: Mon, Jun 9 | 3:00 – 6:00pm @ New York City Center Studios
• BROOKLYN: Tue, Jun 10 | 4:00 – 7:00pm @ A.R.T./New York South Oxford Space
• STATEN ISLAND: Wed, Jun 11 | 4:00 – 7:00pm @ Wagner College Theatre
• QUEENS: Thu, Jun 12 | 4:00 – 7:00pm @ Flushing Town Hall
• THE BRONX: Fri, Jun 13 | 3:00 – 6:00pm @ Lehman Stages

For more information or to sign up for an audition visit NYCityCenter.org/preludes.

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40) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces

Father’s Day Offerings

June 8 & 15, 2025

and 

Launch and Learn Sails

South Street Seaport Museum announces Father’s Day Offerings including Print Your Own Father’s Day Card on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12pm, and a Family Ecology Sail on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1pm. For reservations and more information visit seaportmuseum.org/bowne-fathers-day and

seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail

Print Your Own Father’s Day Card | June 8 | 12–2pm | 211 Water St | Free

Looking for a special Father’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Father’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. From 12–2pm you are invited to stop by Bowne & Co. to see the Seaport Museum’s working collection in action and to try printing your card. While you’re at the Museum, check out the wide array of unique products available at the Bowne & Co. Gift Emporium to find something special for the father figure in your life. And, you can print a little something for mom too.

Want to include dad in the experience? Invite him to join in the festivities and attend the program together. Advanced registration is suggested for this free event but walk-ups will be accommodated as possible and drop-ins are welcome. Anyone ages 12 and up is welcome. All participants get to take home the cards they print during the afternoon. seaportmuseum.org/bowne-fathers-day

Family Ecology Sail | June 15 | 1pm | Pier 16 | $10–$70

Join the Seaport Museum for an exciting Launch and Learn Sail that will immerse us in the ecosystem of New York Harbor!

As we sail on Pioneer, you are invited to take part in the experience by hauling on ropes to raise the sails; studying the ecology of the estuary; measuring water characteristics that are critical to the ecosystem, such as salinity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen; and examining seaweeds and other plants, as well as a variety of small organisms including plankton. You’ll also learn how to use a chart and compass to navigate.

Celebrate Father’s Day by embarking on a family adventure or come solo to broaden your own horizons. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail

Father’s Day Schedule

Check In Begins: 12pm

Check In Ends: 12:45pm

Board: 12:45pm

Depart: 1pm

Return: 3pm

2025 Launch and Learn Sail Schedule

Sunday, June 15, 1pm: Family Ecology Sail

Sunday, July 13, 4pm: Currents of Conservation Sail

Friday, July 18, 7pm: Tides of Change Sail

Sunday, August 10, 4pm: History on the Harbor Sail

Sunday, September 14, 4pm: Chantey Sing and Sail

About the Schooner Pioneer

Pioneer was built in Pennsylvania in 1885 to carry sand and heavy cargoes along the Delaware River. Unlike almost all American cargo sloops and schooners that were made of wood, Pioneer was constructed with a wrought iron hull because she was built in what was then the nation’s center for iron shipbuilding. Today, she is the sole American merchant sailing vessel with an iron hull. Through offering sails aboard Pioneer, the Seaport Museum provides an exceptional experience to the public, catering to inquisitive students, seasoned New Yorkers, and eager visitors alike. By offering unique opportunity to venture out onto the water, this remarkable vessel grants guests a new vantage point to see the city allowing guests to forge a deeper connection with New York’s maritime past and present, illustrating exactly “Where New York Begins.” _{seaportmuseum.org/about-pioneer}

Charter This Historic Vessel

Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum’s private charters on the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer.

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41) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces Women Who Wowed Walking Tours

Beginning June 10, 2025

South Street Seaport Museum announces Women Who Wowed walking tours, launching on Tuesday, June 10 and Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:30pm. Tickets are now available and range between $30 to $40. Advance registration is required. seaportmuseum.org/womens-history

Sign up today to be among the first to experience the Seaport Museum’s brand-new walking tour honoring notable women who shaped Lower Manhattan! From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this engaging tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental as a women’s restroom in the New York Stock Exchange—and much more.

This 90-minute journey winds through the streets of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan, uncovering the often-under-recognized contributions of the women who helped build this city in a fun-filled and approachable way that makes all attendees feel welcome.

Meet your tour guide at Fresh Salt, at 146 Beekman Street, where one happy hour drink or soft drink is included in your registration for the tour.

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42) TADA! YOUTH THEATER INVITES YOU TO JUNE 14^TH OPEN HOUSE

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR TADA! YOUTH THEATER

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

 

Please join them for a sample class to explore the joy of TADA! programs!

EVENT:             TADA! Youth Theater June 2025 Open House                                         

 

DATE/TIME:     Saturday June 14, 2025

10 am to 12:15 pm 

Children, ages 5-7, 10 am to 11 am

Children, ages 8-12, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm

 

PLACE:              TADA! Youth Theater

15 West 28^th Street, 3^rd floor

Between Broadway & Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

 

Please join TADA! Youth Theater on June 14^th for an Open House sneak peek at their Summer Camp programs. Young people will explore the essential skills of singing, dancing, and acting.  Following a sample class, TADA! Director of Education will lead a Q&A. Open House attendees will receive the best discount of the summer.

 

Interested families can attend the Open House to see the space, take a sample class, and learn more before registering.

 

To register for the June 14^th Open House, please visit: https://tadatheater.com/open-house/

 

TADA! Youth Theater presents an unforgettable summer that will be packed with new camp options and endless opportunities for musical theater fun! In TADA!’s brand-new 4-week summer camps, children, ages 6 -12, will take the stage in Seussical Jr. (July 7^th through August 1^st) and Shrek The Musical Jr. (August 4^th through August 29^th). In addition, campers, ages 5-12, can sign up for Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps (June 16^th to August 29^th) to create and perform original mini-musicals all summer long. The best part? Campers can mix and match to create a summer experience that is tailored to create their very own fun-filled adventures.

 

For more details, visit: https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/summercamps/ 

 

No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. For more information, https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/financial-assistance.

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43) EVIL GENIUS BEER COMPANY BRINGS THE NOSTALGIA WITH FIRST-EVER FISHTOWN BOOZY FAIR

Evil Genius Beer Company is inviting all local bookworms and nostalgia seekers to its upcoming “Pints & Pages” book fair. This one day pop-up marketplace turns the brewery’s Fishtown taproom into the book fair you reminisce about when you remember your favorite days of school. The event, held on June 14th from 12-5pm, will feature local curators of books, comics, VHS tapes, and, of course, lots of fresh craft beer from Evil Genius.

The event will feature a selection of books curated by Fishtown charity book seller and publisher, The Head & The Hand. Folks can also browse a selection of gently used books at the brewery’s book swap station. Johnny Destructo’s Hero Complex will be offering comics, graphic novels, and collectibles for those that prefer a more visual reading experience.  Once you’re done shopping books you can browse even more nostalgia with Tapes From The Crypt, a pop-up that resembles your favorite VHS rental stores. The Scented Library and Sweet Nostalgia Scents will also be in attendance offering candles to set the vibe for any relaxing reading session. All while enjoying a fresh pint of Evil Genius Beer.

“Pints and Pages” will be held at Evil Genius’ taproom in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia located at 1727 N. Front Street. The event will run from 12-5pm on Saturday, June 14th, and while there may not be books specifically directed towards the entire family, the event is all ages and pets are welcome in their outdoor beer garden. For more information on Evil Genius Beer Company, their book fair, or to find their beer, give them a shout on social media @evilgeniusbeer or visit evilgeniusbeer dot com.

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44) Philly Pride Month Upcoming Events

1) GAY MEN SPEED DATING
Wednesday, June 11, 2024, 7:00pm
Infusion Lounge Philly, 16 S. 2nd

Join us for a fun night of gay men speed dating!  Speed Dating is a fun and different way to meet new people!  Check in is at 6:45pm at Infusion Lounge.  Within 24 hours we'll email you your matches.  21+ event Please email besinglenomore at gmail dot com or message us at
facebook dot com/besinglenomore if you have any questions.  We hope to see you there and that you catch your match!

2) CAMDEN PRIDE WALK 5TH ANNIVERSARY
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Camden County Police Department, 800 Federal Street, Camden, New Jersey

The 5th annual Camden Pride Walk. Come out and show your love and support for the LGBTQIA + COMMUNITY & Allies!! Food. Fun and entertainment. Starts at 3:00pm with Flag Raising then walk to Roosevelt Plaza (520 Market) for festivities.
 

3) DRAG BINGO AT PHS POP UP GARDEN MANAYUNK
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
PHS Pop Up Garden 106 Jamestown, Manayunk

Play some fabulous bingo with Brittany Lynn, Billy Cavallo, and Demi Gawdess in the gorgeous pop up garden. 6-9pm, 106 Jamestown Ave. No charge event, all ages

4) CLUB QUEER DANCE CLASS
Series starts Thursday, June 12, 2025, 7:45pm
Society Hill Dance Academy

Join us for our Club Queer Dance Class Pride Edition! This class will meet on the same day and time (Thursdays at 7:45PM) with the first class starting on June 12th and the last class being on July 17th. You will be learning various dance styles during this 6 week group class (Bachata, Hustle, Salsa & Swing). By signing up for this class, you will have access to take any of our Monday & Wednesday Social Ease group classes at 7:00PM, and the Friday night dance parties starting at 7:45PM (no party on July 4th) for the duration of this 6 week Club Queer class! Our studio is BYOB!

5) DRAG STORY TIME
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:30am to 11:30am
Andorra Library, 705 East Cathedral Road

No charge event, all ages

Hear stories about love, diversity, and acceptance with Philly’s Brittany Lynn-the creator of the Philadelphia Drag Queen Story Time Program.

6) DRAG STORY TIME
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
30 N. Broadway Pitman NJ

Hear stories about love, diversity, and acceptance with Philly’s Brittany Lynn-the creator of the Philadelphia Drag Queen Story Time Program.

7) DELCO PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Upper Darby Township Building
Presented by UDTJ

Get ready for the largest annual Pride celebration in Delaware County. Join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1 PM to 6 PM as we bring together communities from Norristown to Center City, from Media to Chester for an unforgettable day of love, unity, and celebration. Over 130 vendors will be featured, offering a diverse selection of LGBTQ+ businesses, artists, and community organizations. Vendor sign-ups are now open. Secure your spot today by visiting
udtj dot org/delcopridefest.
 
The festival will showcase a spectacular lineup of live entertainment, including drag performances, DJs, live music, ballroom, dancing, and more. A variety of cultural cuisine will be available, featuring delicious food vendors with something for everyone. There will be all-ages activities and kid-friendly fun, including face painting, interactive games, and special performances to make this Pride an inclusive celebration for the whole family. Last year, Delco Pride shattered expectations, welcoming over 130 vendors and hundreds of attendees in its very first year. This year, the festival is growing even bigger.
 
Vendor forms are open, and spots are filling fast. Sign up today at

udtj dot org/delcopridefest
 to be part of this incredible event.
 
Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and be part of Delco Pride 2025.

8) PRIDE AT THE PARK
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00am to 4:00pm
80 Windsor Ave, Narberth, PA 19072

Lower Merion and Narberth’s Annual Pride Festival! We’re dedicated to creating a youth led, community focused Pride Festival each June. To support our work here at PATP, please consider donating or volunteering! Our mission is to create a youth led, welcoming and inclusive pride celebration for Narberth, Lower Merion Township, and surrounding areas by featuring LGBTQIA+ and allied artists, performers, organizations, and businesses. It’s a time when people from all around Narberth, Lower Merion, and Philadelphia can come together to celebrate diversity, learn from each other, connect with their community, and have a great time. You can expect food, live music, local artists and vendors, charities and student organizations. Our team is dedicated to planning the only major pride event in Narberth and Lower Merion.

9) PRIDE AT PEAK FASHION SHOW
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00am to 3:00pm
PEAK Secondhand, 114 W. Merchant St, Audubon, NJ
Presented by

Now in Audubon, NJ, The Pride at Peak Fashion Show will include vendors, local organizations, kids activities, and performances from sassy, brassy Miss Redd. The event will culminate with a fashion show outside Peak Secondhand & music from Ella Boogie Entertainment. Fashion show will star local fashionistas, all ages, beginners welcome! Feel your best self through clothes, music, attitude and pride in your identity. This is a fashion show starring YOU!
 
This year we are excited to announce the theme of our fashion show event in our new Audubon location: "Flying Together, Flying Forever." We want colors, feathers, exotic, paradise, freedom & joy - outfits meant to make us fly with pride. No fee (or experience!) to model. All ages (and pets!) welcome. Fill out form below or email peaksecondhand at gmail dot com.

10) MONDAY PRIDE NIGHT
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00pm
William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street

Join William Way every Monday evening this Pride Month for a rotating series of fun, inclusive, and no charge community events. All events include light refreshments, music, and small prizes. These gatherings also serve as an opportunity to support the Center’s ongoing programs via a sliding scale donation. All are welcome unless otherwise noted!

June 16 – Slay the Game: Pride Edition!
It’s game night—Pride style! Join host Andrea Lamour for an evening of Spades, Uno, Taboo, and more. Golden Girls-themed tables included! Come solo or bring friends. Complimentary snacks, fierce competition.

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45) BARN CABARET SERIES EVENT

THREE MEN AND A BABY GRAND

Full of hijinks, hilarity and three-part-harmony, the show features fresh takes on familiar favorites, outrageous parody, and original songs.

 

The special concert event is part of
Bucks County Playhouse’s ongoing Cabaret Series

Richard Rodgers Award winner Brandon James Gwinn joins Dylan Hartwell and Greg Sullivan for a special performance of their hilarious and irreverent cabaret show, “Three Men and a Baby Grand,” on Sunday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse’s Playhouse Barn.

The event is part of the Playhouse’s new Cabaret Series, held in the intimate, historic Playhouse Barn just across the courtyard from the main theater.

The three-man cabaret, with Gwinn on the piano and real-life husbands Hartwell and Sullivan on vocals, premiered in New York last year to rave reviews. Billed as “a gay night of music and comedy,” the show features fresh takes on familiar favorites, outrageous parody and original songs — all delivered with high-energy hijinks, clever humor and three-part harmony.

Tickets are $60, with an additional $25 per person drink minimum. Doors open one hour before showtime, and seating is extremely limited. The performance is recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets are available at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 215-862-2121.

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