Theater Thursday - Juliet A Revenge Comedy

We received complimentary tickets to Juliet A Revenge Comedy for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Juliet A Revenge Comedy

Where: SoHo Playhouse

             15 Vandam St.

              New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

           (Due to adult themes and humor)

When: Through March 1, 2025

Juliet A Revenge Comedy is a feminist reimaging of Shakespeare in which several of his female characters band together to change their stories and prevent their own deaths. Thus, the show bears some similarity to the current hit musical, Six, but it is more of a dark comedy and there aren't any songs.

The three-member cast plays off each other nicely. All are quite amusing in their roles. However, special mention must be made of Carly Pokoradi who plays several roles including Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, and Cleopatra and brilliantly skirts in and out of each role including its associated accent at a moment's notice. She really gets a workout physically, verbally, and theatrically. 

The show is quite thoughtful and also extremely funny. It shines a light on how badly women were treated in Shakespeare's plays, which was, of course, reflective of the status of women in general when his plays were written. In some ways, we've come a long way since then (although some would surely have us go back to those dark times), in some we haven't.

And that's our view. For more about Juliet A Revenge Comedy or to purchase a ticket to the remaining performance, visit ci.ovationtix.com/35583/production/1219453

Tune in Saturday for a Saturday Special.

Photo credits:

All Juliet A Revenge Comedy production photos by Chelsey Stuyt

Images used in this post have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and/or  PR firms and are used by permission. If there is a problem with the rights to any image,  contact us here, and we will look into the matter.

Where-To-Go Wednesday - Anne Frank The Exhibition

We received complimentary tickets to Anne Frank The Exhibition for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: Anne Frank The Exhibition

Where: Center for Jewish History

              15 W. 16th St.

              New York, NY

Who: Recommended for Ages 10 and Up

When: Through October 31, 2025

Anne Frank's The Exhibition is not only a thorough exploration of a life cut much too short. but also a comprehensive examination of the time and place that allowed such tragic events to occur. It fully covers the time leading up to the Holocaust, the Holocaust itself, and the aftermath.

It goes quite deeply into Anne's own life and more. Not only is her own life from birth to death fully covered but so are the lives of her parents, her sister, and other relatives. This includes completely retracing Otto Frank's long emigration journey from Amsterdam to the United States following the war.

Numerous maps, timelines, photographs, objects, and more are displayed in the exhibit. Most objects are replicas or authentic to the time but never belonged to the Franks. However, there is at least one desk that did actually belong to Otto Frank. 

Full-sized replicas of all the rooms of the secret annex where the Frank family and others hid in Amsterdam highlight the exhibit. Each room is fully furnished as it would have been during that time. A walk around the perimeter of the space gives visitors a feel for the closeness of the space and how hard it must have been to live under those conditions.

The exhibit also explores the vast impact of Anne's diary including the many subsequent movies and plays based on it. Numerous copies of the book in different languages are on display. Pictures and posters from some of the play and movie versions are too. 

Photography is not permitted in the exhibit except in two specified locations. Guided audio tours are available. They provide complete details and background information as visitors explore the space. The tour takes approximately one hour and is included with the price of admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance as the exhibit is quite popular. Thus, it is also recommended that anyone interested in visiting purchase a ticket as soon as possible while they are still available. 

And that's our view. For more about Anne Frank The Exhibition or to purchase a ticket to visit, go to cjh.org/visit/plan-your-visit

Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday. 

Photo credits:

All Anne Frank The Exhibit photos by John Halpern

Images used in this post have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and/or  PR firms and are used by permission. If there is a problem with the rights to any image,  contact us here, and we will look into the matter.

Tips for Tuesday - Books: Swordheart & The Secret History of Audrey James; Music: Romantics Anonymous Live Cast Recording

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: Swordheart & The Secret History of Audrey James

Me - Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is a unique, lighthearted fantasy romance book!

Halla was an enjoyable protagonist to read about. She was inquisitive, intelligent, and strong. The love interest, Sarkis, was also a compelling character, and I liked his protectiveness over Halla. However, there were moments when it felt like both Halla and Sarkis were acting younger than their ages. They were supposed to be in their mid-thirties but sometimes they felt almost like teenagers. This didn't necessarily take away from my enjoyment of the book but it was something worth noting.

The romance that blossomed between Halla and Sarkis was sweet and it was entertaining watching them both pine for each other throughout the story. Their emotional connection was not the strongest I've seen but there was chemistry, and the banter between them was also good.

My biggest complaints about this book were the ending and the pacing. The end felt so abrupt I thought I had somehow skipped a few pages. It almost felt like the author was setting up for a sequel, but I don't believe that's the case. As for the pacing, it was slow at times, and I found myself wishing for more action. However, even in the slower moments, I was still intrigued enough by the story to keep reading.

Overall, this wasn't groundbreaking but it was a fun read. If you're a fan of cozy fantasy romance and this story appeals to you, I'd say give it a try.

Mom -  Today I recommend The Secret History of Audrey James. In the middle of a personal crisis, Kate finds herself drawn to the inn where her parents spent their honeymoon. There she meets Audrey James, the reclusive owner, who eventually begins relaying her unbelievable history which included hiding her Jewish best friend and joining a group that aimed to assassinate Hitler during World War II. 

Although there are numerous Holocaust-related stories, this one is unique and different. Although it is not a true story, parts of the story were based on real people and/or events making it even more intriguing. Audrey is an exciting heroine. Her kindness, loyalty, bravery, and courage make her easy to like and root for. Although Kate is a likable character as well, it doesn't feel as if you get to know her in quite the same way as Audrey or perhaps it is just that even though Kate has been through a lot, it is not quite as extreme as the things that Audrey has been through so she is the more interesting character. 

The story moves along quickly. It is full of a mix of heartwarming tender moments and sad heartbreaking ones. The ending is a sweet surprise and really ties everything together in a nice way. Although there is romance in the story, it is not completely a romance, and there is unrequited love as well. Even so, the book should appeal to both history and romance lovers. 

Music: Romantics Anonymous Live Cast Recording

Romantics Anonymous is the story of two painfully shy people who meet and fall for each other. He owns a chocolate factory, and she is secretly a master chocolate maker. A version of the show was staged and broadcast online during the pandemic. 

Now a live cast recording has been released. Even though the recording does not contain the entire show, there is quite a lot of dialogue so it is easy to follow what is going on even if you haven't seen the show. There are times, however, when you may feel lost because the theater audience is clearly laughing at something visual that obviously can't be seen on the recording. Those who have seen the show and only want to listen to the music may find the dialogue somewhat intrusive. 

The music is quite pretty and sweet. It is not especially memorable, however. None of the songs really stick in your head.

For more information, about Romantic Anonymous or for a link to the live cast recording visit www.romanticsanonymous.com 

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday

Book images used in this post are our own.  All other photos have been sent to us by publicists, artists, and/or PR firms and are used with permission. If there is a problem with the rights to any image, contact us here, and we will look into the matter

More Theater Monday - A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First & Gil Scott - Heron's Bluesology

We received complimentary tickets to A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God Whoever Reads This First for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are own.

What: A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First 

Where: SoHo Playhouse

             15 Vandam St.

              New York, NY 

When: This event took place from February 8 - February 22, 2025

A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First revolved around two boys coming of age during the Vietnam era. This was not a show that moved along linearly but rather through a constant stream of stories relayed by the two characters as they bounced, jumped, and threw themselves at each other and around the stage. Thus it was like a circus act and a show in one. Although all the moving around did emphasize and make it believable that the characters were two young boys, it could also be somewhat dizzying and sometimes make the story hard to follow. Yet, the two performers who portrayed these characters, Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland, did such a terrific job inhabiting them that it completely drew the audience into the story.

And that's our view. 

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We received complimentary tickets to Gil Scott-Heron's Bluesology for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Gil Scout-Heron's Bluesology 

Where: SoHo Playhouse

             15 Vandam St.

             New York, NY

When: This event took place from February 3 through February 23

Gil Scout-Heron's Bluesology was a loving tribute to the late American jazz poet, singer, and musician by his daughter, Gia who was joined by spoken word artists, Poets Jazz House. Although some biographical details were shared, the show mostly emphasized Scott-Heron's own poems and songs which even today are so incredibly timely that only a word or two here or there had to be tweaked to make them completely relevant to today's world.

The audience was given shakers as they entered the theater and told to use them instead of clapping. This really strengthened the connection between the performers and the audience. Thus, the event quickly evolved into a lovefest between the two groups joyously celebrating the late entertainer and activist. 

Tune in tomorrow for Tips for Tuesday.

Photo credits:

All A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God Whoever Read This First photos 

by Morgan Mcdowell

All Gil Scott-Heron's Bluesology photos 

by At - N Ausara-Lasaru

Images used in this post have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and/or  PR firms and are used by permission. If there is a problem with the rights to any image,  contact us here, and we will look into the matter.

Sunday Scoop Week of 2/23/25 What's Happening This Week and More

A)Beginning Performances 

In New York

1) All Nighter 

2) The American Dream

3 ) Amerikin

4) Deep Blue Sound 

5) Purpose

6) Sugarcraft

7) Taming of the Shrew

8) Wounded 

In Pennsylvania

9) Hard Road to Heaven

10) King Hedley II 

B) Cast Changes

11)  Little Shop of  Horrors

C) Digital Lottery & Rush

12) Buena Vista Social Club

D) Tickets on Sale

13) Joy

14) Vos

E) What Else is Happening

15) Amanda Selwyn  Dance Theater Deisner Exhibition and Panel

2/27

16) Broadway Workshop Auditions for Summer Stage

Through 3/31

17) BTU Announces 4th Year of Marketing Internship Program

18) Crankies Take New York Festival

2/28 0 3/2

19) First Four Harry Potter Films Coming Back to Movie Theaters

20) Opera Hispanica Presents KLARA What It Means to Be Human

2/28

21) Spark Theatre Festival

3/3 - 3/23

22) TADA! Youth Theater Musical Theater Camos

23) Works & Process Presents Ballet Hispanico Tango

3/3

A)Beginning Performances 

In New York

Courtesy of Print Shop PR

1) All Nighter 

It’s finals week at a small liberal arts college in rural Pennsylvania. A tight-knit group of roommates pull one last all-nighter to complete their final assignments. Holed up in an old ballroom, the pressure mounts and the Adderall flows as the truths that bind this group together are put to the test. What will be left when the sun rises?

The Newman Mill Theatre in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space

(511 W. 52nd St.)

2/25 - 5/18

Opening Night 3/9 

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

2) The American Dream

The American Dream by Juan Ramirez, Jr. – is about a hopeful immigrant named Corina, as she makes her way across the U.S. border with the help of a smuggler, Efren, only to discover she must pay more than expected for her freedom. It is a tense, timely drama that questions the cost of the American dream. The play is directed by Maria Mileaf and features performances by Juan Ramirez, Jr. (Broadway of The Bronx) and Libe Barer (Carly Bowman in “Sneaky Pete”).

Urban Stages (239 W. 30th St.)

Through  3/16

Opening Night 2/27

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit urbanstages.org

3 ) Amerikin

In small-town Maryland, Jeff Browning resolves to give his newborn son every possible advantage – by joining a local white supremacist group. When his attempt to join is thwarted by some surprising ancestry test results, the line between “us” and “them” gets incredibly blurry. Jeff scrambles to maintain appearances, but his sanitized story starts to unravel when a prominent Black journalist and his daughter start asking questions.

Presented by Primary Stages.

59E59 Theatres (59 E. 59 St.)

3/1 0 4/13

Opening Night 3/18

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

4) Deep Blue Sound 

On an island in the Pacific Northwest, the community gathers to address the disappearance of the local orca pod. Friendships fray, tumors grow, new love blooms, wood is chopped, poems are written. The seasons change. Will the whales ever return?

Shiva Theater at the Public (42 Lafayette St.)

2/25 - 3/29

Opening Night 3/6

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit publictheater.org

5) Purpose

For decades, the influential Jasper family has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are cracks and secrets just under the surface. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into a reckoning with itself, its faith and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious and filled with intrigue, PURPOSE is an epic family drama from one of the country’s most celebrated voices.

Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W. 44th St.)

2/25 - 7/6

Opening Night 3/17 

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

6) Sugarcraft

You are cordially invited to Lady Dupray’s exclusive parlour for a cooking presentation by the ingenious Mary Eales. Mrs. Eales dazzled the royal court with her most famous recipe for ice cream – and now her innovation, once only available to Queen Anne and her guests, will be crafted just for you! No need to bring your own straw and salt; all will be provided

59E59 Theatres (59 E. 59 St.)

3/1 - 4/13

Opening Night 3/18

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

7) Taming of the Shrew

Join Frog & Peach Theatre Co. for a five-star journey to Padua in this uproarious Shakespearean classic—a sharp-witted battle of the sexes in a world where wealth dictates power. Known for its fresh and accessible approach to Shakespeare, Frog & Peach delivers a fast-paced, beautifully acted performance that remains true to the Bard’s text while resonating with modern audiences.

The Cullum Theatre at the American Theatre for Actors (314 W. 54th St.)

2/28 - 3/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our.show/frogandpeachshrew

Courtesy of Darr Publicity

8) Wounded 

A nobody who believes he’s somebody. A frustrated mother and daughter. An ex-con looking to move on. Welcome to Wounded. Carrol could’ve been somebody, after all he had a book made into a movie, but his unhealed past got in the way. Katie had a devoted husband and a bright and beautiful little girl until, in a split second, everything changed. In spite of graduating with honors from Baylor, Robert stumbled down the road to addiction and eventually prison. In this darkest of comedies, a trio of lost souls cross in a take-no-prisoners battle of psychological warfare.

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.)

2/25 - 3/16

Opening Night 2/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.sohoplayhouse.com

In Pennsylvania

New performance starting date

9) Hard Road to Heaven

Experience the heart and soul of country music in “Hard Road to Heaven,” a powerful new musical that takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of fame, family and faith. Jenny Dixon, the reigning queen of country, navigates the ups and downs of a superstar career and the gospel-singing family she left behind. With unforgettable songs and a gripping narrative, “Hard Road to Heaven” is a must-see tale of ambition, sacrifice, and

the unbreakable bonds of family.

Bucks County Playhouse (70 S. Main St., New Hope)

3/1 - 3/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bcptheater.org/shows/hard-road

10) King Hedley II 

King Hedley II is set in 1985 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, a district that still exists today, which was deeply impacted by poverty and systemic racism. Audiences are introduced to King Hedley, an ex-con recently released from prison who is determined to rebuild his life despite the limited opportunities available to him. Desperate to provide a stable future for himself and his wife, Tonya, Hedley dreams of opening a video store. However, with few legitimate options to achieve his goal, he finds himself caught between pursuing his ambition the right way or turning to desperate measures to survive. 

Arden Theater (40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia)

2/27 - 3/23

Opening Night 3/5

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tickets.ardentheatre.org/online

B) Cast Changes

Courtesy of Vivacity Media Group

11) Little Shop of  Horrors

Elizabeth Gillies joins the cast as Audrey 2/25

Milo Mannheim joins the cast as Seymour 2/25

Jeremy Kushnier joins the cast as Dr. Orin Schrivello DDS 2/25

West Side Theatre (407 W. 43rd St.)

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://littleshopnyc.com.

C) Digital Lottery & Rush

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

12) Buena Vista Social Club

A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $49 each through the BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ Digital Ticket Lottery. You can enter the Digital Ticket Lottery athttps://rush.telecharge.com/ starting at 12:00am the day before the desired performance. There will be two drawings the day before the performance: First drawing will be at 10am - Second drawing at 3pm. Winners will have 5 hours to purchase up to two tickets. Locations are based on availability; seats may be partial view.

Rush tickets will be sold in-person at the Schoenfeld Theatre box office (236 West 45th Street) for $45 each. Each person can purchase up to two tickets for that day's performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Locations and number of tickets based on availability.

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 

www.buenavistamusical.com

D) Tickets on Sale

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

13) Joy

JOY: A New True Musical is an uplifting work based on the true story of Ms. Mangano, the inventor behind the Miracle Mop. Her journey—also told in the 2015 film JOY, starring Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence—now comes to life on stage. From single motherhood and financial struggles to building a business empire, Joy’s story epitomizes the power of resilience and determination, an inspiring celebration of a woman who never gave up and redefined the American Dream!

Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theater (111 W. 46th St.)

6/21 - 8/17

Opening Night 7/20

Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Tuesday, February 25 at www.joythemusical.com or by calling (212) 719-1300.

14) Vos

Annie returns to her estranged birthplace of Buenos Aires to undergo IVF treatments from the famed Dr. Cossi. But her motherhood journey brings to light the lives of two women lost to the Dirty War decades ago. Past and present intertwine as four women hunt down their destiny.

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

4/5 - 4/27

Tickets on sale 2/24

For tickets and more information, visit: tworivertheater.org/whats-on/vos

E) What Else is Happening

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

15) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

Announces

Designer Exhibition and Panel

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6pm

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces their Designer Exhibition and Panel on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6pm at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10013. https://amandaselwyndance.org/designer-exhibition-and-panel/.

Take a peek into the design development process of Selwyn’s long-time collaborating artists with an interactive exhibition and panel discussion with: Dan Ozminkowski, lighting; Anna-Alisa Belous, costume/scenery; Joel Wilhelmi, sound; and Rob Dutiel, scenery.

The event will begin with an exhibit preview from 6 to 7pm, followed by the panel discussion at 7pm and reception at 8pm.

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16) Broadway Workshop 

Summer Stage Auditions

SUMMER STAGE 2025

7-Day Performance based Program

SHOW 1 - Ages 9-12 NEW FOR 2025!

SHOW 2 - Ages 13-18

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 13

Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm [Show 1] 10:00am - 4:30pm [Show 2]

Location: Baruch Performing Arts Center - 55 Lexington Ave.

Program Fee: $1395

BY VIRTUAL AUDITION ONLY!

SUMMER STAGE is a 7-day performance based theater program in New York City. Students cast in the SUMMER STAGE will have the opportunity to be part of a workshop style production of a cut-down version of new musical. On the first day of the program, students will be part of “Role Placement” where they will re-audition for for the creative teams and be placed in a role/track in the show(s). Following placement auditions on day 1, students will find out what roles they are playing and begin rehearsals. 

SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION BY END OF DAY 3/31

SUMMER STAGE AUDITIONS ARE BY ONLINE SUBMISSION ONLY!

HOW TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION:

• Slate your name, age before your begin to sing 
• Sing one musical theater song that shows off your vocal ability and personality
• Keep your song selection under or around 1min 30sec
• Use a pre-recorded musical track or live piano (please avoid singing acapella for your audition)
• Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo
• Fill out the Video Submission form on BroadwayWorkshop.com where you will add the link to your video!

TIPS: 

Check out www.performerstuff.com or www.musicnotes.com for song cuts and backing tracks. Make your YouTube or Vimeo upload accessible only by private link if you'd prefer not to share it with the public.

For more information or to submit audition, go to broadwayworkshop.com/summer-stage-audition-form

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Courtesy of Polk and Co. PR

17) BLACK THEATRE UNITED ANNOUNCES THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE BROADWAY MARKETING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP HERE

Black Theatre United (BTU) in partnership with 6 leading theatrical agencies is proud to launch the fourth year of The Broadway Marketing Internship Program, an initiative edicated to creating new opportunities for emerging talent in theatrical marketing and advertising.

During the eight-week program, interns will work with five leading marketing companies and one press office in New York City: Serino Coyne, AKA, RPM, Situation, SpotCo, and The Press Room NYC, extending the program's reach for the first year ever to now include press. The intern program includes a rich and robust plan to provide education and experience in the areas of research, strategic planning, creative development/art direction, media planning and buying, social media, content development, partnership marketing, data analysis, and production.

 

This internship will invite all hired interns into a welcoming, open, supportive learning space to discover how the theatre industry operates through the lens of marketing and advertising in an environment that is safe and open with mentorship support from the BTU Rise committee and many of BTU’s founding members.

 

The internship also includes joint programming with premiere companies such as Polk & Co., iHeart Media, and the New York Times to name a few.

 

All undergraduate students are welcome to apply for placement in this program. Interns will be hired as full-time employees of one of the companies and as such will be paid $16/hour. Housing is also provided for each intern at St. John’s University’s beautiful Queens campus in apartment style living. Apartments are a 5-minute walk to train stations and a 40 min train/25 min car ride to the heart of Times Square. Each intern will receive an unlimited MetroCard for the summer that can be used for both the MTA bus and MTA subway system. To add to the richness of the summer experience, interns may be invited to theatre industry events on a voluntary basis and receive complimentary tickets to Broadway shows, attractions, and other events.

 

The eight-week Broadway Marketing Internship program begins Monday, June 16, 2025 through Friday, August 8. There are eleven spots available for the program. To apply please visit: https://www.blacktheatreunited.com/portfolio/broadway-marketing-internship/. All applications are due by  Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

 

For more information, please visit www.BlackTheatreUnited.com. 

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18) Watch the World’s Greatest Stories Unroll Before Your Eyes: Crankies Take New York! to Mesmerize Audiences Feb. 28 – March 2

After selling out to captivated Baltimore crowds for a decade, one of the oldest storytelling art forms comes to Flushing Town Hall in Queens —

Watch a crankie here: https://youtu.be/JYrNBbVqQGE 

From February 28 to March 2, Flushing Town Hall invites audiences to experience the magic of Crankies Take New York!, a festival celebrating the centuries-old art of hand-cranked storytelling. Prepare to be captivated as intricate scrolls slowly unspool before your eyes, transforming storytelling into a mesmerizing visual journey.

A crankie is a simple, yet enchanting form of storytelling – an illustrated scroll wound inside a box and “cranked” by hand to reveal a moving panorama. With roots dating back hundreds of years and ties to the 19th-century moving panoramas, crankies create an immersive experience, blending visual art, music, and narrative to transport audiences into new worlds. In an age dominated by digital screens, this tactile, intimate art form offers a refreshing and awe-inspiring alternative.

Festival Schedule:

Friday, February 28 | 7:30 PM Public Performance

A dazzling lineup of artists and musicians presenting a variety of crankie performances.

Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 Members, Seniors, & Students w/ID

While the content is family-friendly, this performance is geared toward adults.

Saturday, March 1

1:00 PM Crankie Workshop: A hands-on, family-friendly session where participants can create their own mini crankies.

Tickets: FREE for Members with a Performance Ticket / $5 for all others.

2:00 PM Kids & Family Performance + Q&A: A tailored performance for younger audiences with a smaller cast.

Tickets: $15 Adults / $12 Members / $8 Children

7:30 PM Public Performance: A dazzling lineup of artists and musicians presenting a variety of crankie performances.

Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 Members, Seniors, & Students w/ID

While the content is family-friendly, this performance is geared toward adults.

Sunday, March 2 | 2:00 PM Master Class with Katherine Fahey

A deep dive into the art of crankie-making with artist Katherine Fahey.

Participants will create their own miniature crankie using a matchbox as a storytelling canvas.

Tickets: $30 Adults / $25 Members (Adults only).

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Courtesy of Fathom Events

 

19) FIRST FOUR HARRY POTTER FILMS COMING BACK TO MOVIE THEATRES IN THE U.S. BEGINNING THIS WEEK

4DX SCREENINGS AVAILABLE PLUS HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (UK VERSION) SCREENED IN 3D
IN THE US FOR THE FIRST TIME

 

FIRST “FATHOM FAN FAVORITES” THEATRICAL RELEASE

Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery have partnered to bring back to theatres the iconic films for Harry Potter fans and movie-lovers alike, the first-ever title in the Fathom Fan Favorites collection, with more planned for 2025 later this year. Fathom Fan Favorites is a new theatrical series that will feature films from iconic franchises and be screened in movie theatres nationwide throughout the year.

The Harry Potter film series theatrical return of the first four films will include the franchise’s first 4DX theatrical screenings in 4DX motion seats (beginning February 27) in more than 5 years, plus the U.S. theatrical premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (UK version) in 3D.

Screenings will include exclusive introductions by cinema legend Leonard Maltin, sharing unique insights for each of the Harry Potter films.

 

Tickets for the Fathom Fan Favorite Harry Potter film series can be purchased online at Fathom's Harry Potter page, or at participating theater box offices. The complete schedule for the “Fathom Fan Favorites: Harry Potter” series:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

February 27 (4DX)

Based on the first of J.K. Rowling’s popular children’s novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11^th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had.

 

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (UK version) in 3D

February 27 (4DX)

Based on the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, the live-action family adventure film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone tells the story of a boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and the family he has never had. 

 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

February 28 (4DX)

Harry Potter's adventures continue...

 

After a long summer with the horrid Dursleys, Harry Potter is thwarted in his attempts to board the train to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year. Harry's only transportation option is a magical flying car, but, unfortunately, it crashes into a valuable (and clearly vexed) Whomping Willow. 

 

Still, all this seems like a day in the park compared to what awaits Harry that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts. Chilling, malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry, and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him. Soon it's not just Harry who is worried about survival, as dreadful things begin to happen at the school. The mysteriously gleaming foot-high words on the wall proclaim: "The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." But what exactly does it all mean? Harry, Hermione, and Ron do everything that is wizardly possible--including risking their own lives--to solve this 50-year-old, potentially deadly mystery.

 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

March 1 (4DX)

Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban ... and he's coming for Harry Potter!

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione return as teenagers for a third term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But Harry's fate, and that of the entire community of wizards, looks bleak when the infamous Sirius Black--convicted of abetting evil Lord Voldemort by killing 13 people with a single curse--escapes from prison. The only clue to where Sirius is headed: The Azkaban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep "He's at Hogwarts ... He's at Hogwarts."

 

Now, even within the walls of his magical school, Harry may not be safe from a convicted killer in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 20^th Anniversary

February 23; March 2 (4DX)

It's Harry Potter's fourth term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione look forward to the international Quidditch finals. Harry dreams of spending time with the alluring Cho Chang. He wants to be a normal 14-year-old wizard . . . But Harry is not normal--even by wizarding standards.

 

This term, for the first time in hundreds of years, a competition will be held between three schools of wizardry, and contestants will be magically chosen for the very dangerous event. Now, as Harry's lightning scar burns, indicating the evil presence of Lord Voldemort, the Goblet of Fire makes its final selection for the competition--Harry Potter.

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20) Opera Hispánica presents

The New York Staged Premiere of

KLARA

What It Means To Be Human

A Chamber Opera in Four Haikus

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30pm

National Sawdust

Opera Hispánica presents the New York staged premiere of KLARA, a chamber opera in four haikus, on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30pm at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. General admission tickets are $40 and can be purchased at https://www.nationalsawdust.org/event/opera-hispanica-presents-klara-2-28-25. Students may purchase discounted tickets in advance with the code STUDENTSATNS.

KLARA furthers the National Sawdust’s crucial support of new experimental, contemporary opera works—with recent presentations of Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek’s Silent Light, Sokio’s Paraíso, Niloufar Nourbakhsh’s We, The Innumerable, and JOJO ABOT and Esperanza Spalding’s A GOD OF HER OWN MAKING, and through partnerships including Beth Morrison Projects, Aix en Provence, and others—and discourse that expands the operatic canon.

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21) Emerging Artists Theatre’s 

Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Lineup Announced

Over 65 diverse new works showcased during the 3 week festival (March 3 - 23), including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret and plays.

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), is proud to announce the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Performances run March 3 - 23 at 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor (The Chain). 

The Spring festival features a wide range of diverse shows featuring timely topics such as lgbtqia identity, AI, women empowerment, mental illness, caretaking, climate change, politics, love and connection, and the legacy of past icons. Over 200 artists will be featured in the spring festival. 

 

Shows run nightly, with multiple performances taking place over the weekend. Short talkbacks with the artists will follow some of the performances. Tickets are between $20 - $35 and are currently on sale at emergingartiststheatre.org/spark-theatre-festival-spring-2025.

For more information and schedule or to purchase tickets, visit  www.emergingartiststheatre.org

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22) TADA! YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS 2025 MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

 

EDUCATION ONSTAGE: NEW 4-WEEK MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

AND WEEK-LONG MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS

In TADA!’s brand-new 4-week summer camps, young performers will bring Seussical Jr. and Shrek The Musical Jr. to the stage. In addition, campers can sign up for the ever-popular Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps 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 summer-long adventures.

 

Register now to take the stage! TADA! Youth Theater is thrilled to debut Education Onstage, a brand-new 4-week summer camp where students will perform in the Music Theatre International Broadway Jr. productions of Seussical Jr. and Shrek The Musical Jr.

 

Camp takes place at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28^th Street, in the 2^nd floor off-Broadway  TADA! Theater in Manhattan. Children, ages 6 through 12, attend camp Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Campers may perform in Seussical Jr. from July 7^th through August 1^st and Shrek The Musical Jr. from August 4^th through August 29^th.

 

Campers will experience every step of the production process from auditions and rehearsals to tech and the final performance. Along the way, young people receive invaluable musical theater training from professional Teaching Artists, focusing on character development, vocal performance, and Broadway-style choreography.

 

Show-stopping moments bring the worlds of Seussical and Shrek to life, while building confidence and delivering a performance that is worthy of the spotlight! On the final day, children shine in their off-Broadway debut on TADA!’s stage.

 

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

 

Interested families can attend a Summer Open House to see the space, take a sample class, and learn more before registering. For Open House information, please visit https://tadatheater.com/education-overview/open-house/

 

             

TADA! Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps

 

From June 16^th through August 29^th, TADA! also offers week-long musical theater summer camps where children create and perform a brand new mini-musical every week. They write it, rehearse it and perform it  --  in just five days! Unleash your inner star, share your voice, and let the storytelling begin! Join us for a week of laughter, creativity, and applause! Family and friends are invited on the last day to attend the premiere of the campers’ original mini-musical.

 

Campers are divided by ages 5 through 7 and ages 8 through 12.  Young people are given a show title as a jumping off point including Ready, set…SUMMER!, Eat. Sleep, BROADWAY, Dancing Through Life—and loving it!, The Show Must go On!, Defying Gravity! and So Apparently, I’m  Dramatic.

 

No child will be turned away because of their inability to pay.  Financial assistance is available.  For more information, please visit Financial Assistance.

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23) Works & Process presents Ballet Hispánico:

Tango with Alejandro Cervera, Graciela Daniele, and Matthew Neenan

7pm in the Peter B. Lewis Theater

Rotunda Dance Party: Tango

7:45pm in the Rotunda

Monday, March 3, 2025

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, NY

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Ballet Hispánico: Tango with Alejandro Cervera, Graciela Daniele, and Matthew Neenan, on March 3, 2025 at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 at 7pm followed by Rotunda Dance Party: Tango in the Rotunda at 7:45pm. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at https://www.worksandprocess.org/calendar/works-and-process-at-the-guggenheim-ballet-hispanico.

Ballet Hispánico’s Choreographic Institute takes center stage at Works & Process in a program presented in conjunction with the Guggenheim exhibition Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930. This special event delves into the dynamic artistry of tango, showcasing excerpts from choreographers Alejandro Cervera, Graciela Daniele, and Matthew Neenan. Witness how the fluid, circular forms and electrifying tension of tango intertwine with the vibrant works of Orphist artists like Sonia Delaunay. Ballet Hispánico Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro will lead a discussion with the choreographers, illuminating the synthesis of movement and visual art.

After this one-night-only performance in the theater, head upstairs to the rotunda for an exclusive performance by Ballet Hispánico, followed by an interactive dance lesson with NYCity Tango Collective and a social dance for all.

Ticket purchase includes admission to the Tango Rotunda Party with Ballet Hispánico and NYCity Tango Collective at 7:45 pm, in partnership with the Guggenheim’s Member Mondays.

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

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