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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Theater Thursday - Sugarcraft
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Where-To-Go Wednesday - The Road to the Big Game: New Orleans and Celebrating the Black Heroes of Football's Greatest Game
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tips for Tuesday - Books: Promise Me Sunshine & Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust; Movie: Altered Reality
I really liked both Lenny and Miles. Lenny was funny enough to make me laugh out loud several times, and Miles was incredibly thoughtful. The romance between these two was so beautiful. I loved watching them build a foundation of strong friendship before slowly falling in love with each other. They communicated honestly throughout the book, went out of their way to be there for each other, and had really fun banter too. If you like Luke and Lorelai as a couple in Gilmore Girls, you'd love this couple as they have a similar dynamic of an upbeat quirky woman with a more stoic, slightly exasperated man.
Aside from the romance, there was an interesting side plot involving Miles trying to become closer to Ainsley and her mother (his sister). This storyline definitely took a backseat to the romance and grief and therefore, it was a little lackluster in comparison. It was resolved nicely but it would have been more satisfying if they'd spent more time working towards it.
This book was more serious than a regular rom-com since it dealt heavily with grief, but it was handled realistically and emotionally without bringing down the book's mood overall.
There's something about Cara Bastone's writing that's so addictive. The pacing of both the romance and the plot was perfect and kept me flying through the pages, much like I did with her last release, Ready or Not. If you're looking for a romance with a strong female lead, a sweet and kind love interest, a slow-burning romance, and a heartwarming story, I would highly recommend this book!
Monday, March 3, 2025
More Theater Monday - Make Believe
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Sunday Scoop Week of 3/2/25 What's Happening This Week and More
Entries for John Proctor is the Villain’s digital lottery start at 12 AM, one day before the performance, via rush.telecharge.com and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Winners may buy up to 2 tickets at $45 each.
John Proctor is the Villain’s digital rush begins at 11 AM the day of the performance via rush.telecharge.com. More tickets may become available throughout the day. Rush ends 30 minutes before curtain. One person may buy up to 2 tickets at $40 each.
General rush tickets are available day-of at the Booth Theatre box office, which is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM-6 PM and Sunday from 12-6 PM. Tickets are subject to daily availability. One person may buy up to 2 tickets at $40 each.
At a high school in a rural town in Georgia, an English class is studying The Crucible, but the students are more preoccupied with navigating young love, sex ed, and a few school scandals. As they delve into the American classic, the students begin to question the play’s perspective and the validity of naming John Proctor the show’s hero. With deep wells of passion and biting humor, John Proctor is the Villain is a new comedy from a major new American voice, capturing a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, and discovering that their future is not bound by the past.
Booth Theatre (222 W. 45th St.)
Performances begin 3/20 -
For more information about John Proctor is the Villain or to purchase tickets, visit www.johnproctoristhevillain.
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14) Purpose
Digital Rush tickets for PURPOSE are powered by TodayTix. A limited number of $45 tickets are available the morning of each performance on the TodayTix app, beginning at 9 a.m. Users can download the TodayTix app on an iOS or Android device and purchase up to two tickets for that afternoon or evening's show. A limited number of rush tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can set an alert on the TodayTix app to be notified when rush tickets are available each day.
A limited number of $45 in-person rush tickets for PURPOSE will be available when the Hayes Box Office (240 W 44th Street) opens at 10 AM (Tuesday – Saturday) and 12 PM (Sunday). Rush tickets are subject to availability and may be partial view. Blackout dates may apply. There is a limit of two tickets per person.
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.)
Through 7/6
Opening Night 3/17
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit purposeonbroadway.com
D) Tickets on Sale
15) Freddie Prinze & Rachel LeighCook at NJPAC
Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 PM
$29.50 + up
NJPAC
Prudential Hall
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org
Special screening of *She's All That*, followed by a live conversation with the film’s iconic stars, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, N.J., on Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets to see Freddie Prinze Jr. + Rachael Leigh Cook go -on-sale Friday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.
16) Total Vocal
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm
17) The 92nd Street Y, New York Announces
Harkness Dance Center – Celebrating 90 Years
Featuring Performances from
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and PHILADANCO!
Art Bath x 92NY
Immersive Evenings with Xin Ying, Katherine Crockett, John Manzari & Dancers, Christopher Williams, Joey Arias, Roderick George, DJ Flower Shark & More
Baye & Asa - DEL Movement Sentence Choir
And More
The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center season continues with Harkness Dance Center – Celebrating 90 Years, a multi-night slate of performances and more honoring the center’s trailblazing place in modern dance history and commitment to the future of the art form. Events take place throughout the Harkness Dance Center, in the recently renovated Arnhold Center spaces – Buttenwieser Hall, Buttenwieser Lounge and Arnhold Studio – the historic Kaufmann Concert Hall, as well as the New York Public Library.
Harkness Dance Center – Celebrating 90 Years
Schedule of Events
Art Bath x 92NY
Curated by Mara Driscoll, Elizabeth Yilmaz, Art Bath; and Alison Manning, 92NY
Xin Ying and Katherine Crockett (Martha Graham Dance Company); John Manzari & Dancers; Joey Arias; Roderick George, Flower Shark, Christopher Williams; and more TBA.
Thu, Fri, Mar 6 & 7, 7:30 pm, from $65 / $35 students
A fusion of past, present, and future, Art Bath x 92NY is an immersive performance salon like no other. For two nights only, this event transcends traditional performances, offering a sensory journey through the historic halls of 92NY and its celebrated Harkness Dance Center.
The night unfolds through 92NY’s iconic spaces — The Hall of Mirrors, Arnhold Center, Buttenwieser Lounge, and Arnhold Studio — culminating in performances at Buttenwieser Hall. Expect cutting-edge choreography, historical film footage, live DJ sets, and craft anniversary cocktails, all woven into a two-hour experience celebrating dance history and its thrilling future.
DEL Movement Sentence Choir
Baye & Asa and DEL Facilitator Randi Sloan
Sat, Mar 8, 1-4 pm, FREE with registration
Buttenwieser Hall
Join them for a special DEL Movement Sentence Choir celebrating the Harkness Dance Center's 90th Anniversary with Amadi ‘Baye’ Washington and Sam ‘Asa’ Pratt of Baye & Asa, and DEL Facilitator Randi Sloan. Baye & Asa were 92NY Future Dance Festival selected artists in 2021, and a 92NY Artist in Residence in 2021-2022
The DEL Movement Sentence Choir combines two concepts, Laban’s famous movement choirs and the DEL Movement Sentence, to create a joyful dance experience that brings together dancers of every genre, age and ability. Participants explore the DEL model and create new choreography with the artists that will be performed and live streamed. To learn more about DEL, visit www.danceedlab.com.
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company – Upside Down
PHILADANCO! – Talley Beatty’s Pretty Is Skin Deep, Ugly Is to the Bone
In Person – Sat, Mar 8, 7:30 pm, from $40 / $15 student
Online – Sun, Mar 9, 12 pm – Tue, Mar 11, 12 pm, $20
Kaufmann Concert Hall
A landmark evening in dance history, this extraordinary performance brings together two influential companies, each rooted in deep cultural traditions and celebrated for their transformative artistry, whose roots are entwined with the Harkness Dance Center.
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE: Ronald K. Brown and his company EVIDENCE return to The 92nd Street Y with Upside Down, a work that blends African diasporic rhythms with contemporary dance. Originally created in 1998 in collaboration with Rokiya Kone and her Jeune Ballet d’Afrique Noire, the piece is driven by the vibrant music of Nigerian singer Wunmi, accompanied by both traditional and modern instruments.
Upside Down highlights family lineages that reach from the past into the future. Its early sections channel communal grief — moving seamlessly from introspective gestures to full-bodied group sequences. The 92nd Street Y holds special meaning for Brown: it was here that the legendary Judith Jamison first witnessed his rehearsals and asked him to create a work for the Ailey organization. Now, more than two decades later, Upside Down returns to the place where its journey began, a testament to Brown’s enduring vision and creative roots.
PHILADANCO!: In their 92NY debut, Philadelphia’s renowned PHILADANCO! brings a stunning performance of Talley Beatty’s Pretty Is Skin Deep, Ugly Is to the Bone. Beatty, a pioneering figure in American modern dance, first graced our stage in 1937 with Katherine Dunham and later collaborated with Alvin Ailey, shaping the future of dance right here. Now, nearly 60 years since the piece was last performed at 92NY, it returns as a testament to Beatty’s enduring legacy. With its vibrant blend of innovation and tradition, PHILADANCO!’s precision, passion, and performance promise a “stunner” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Celebrated for their dynamic dancers and their elevation of African American dance traditions, PHILADANCO!’s performance is an unforgettable celebration of the past, present, and future of American dance.
Graham, Limón, Ailey: Tracing Three Generations of Titans of Dance at 92NY
A Conversation with Janet Eilber, Dante Puleio, David Dorfman, Yin Yue, Doug Varone, Hope Boykin, and additional guests to be announced, moderated by Joan Finkelstein
Mon, Mar 10, 6 pm, FREE with registration
New York Public Library
Join us at the New York Public Library — the largest and most comprehensive dance archive in the world — for an evening that celebrates the rich legacy of modern dance at The 92nd Street Y, New York through the lens of three iconic pioneers: Martha Graham, José Limón, and Alvin Ailey. Moderated by Joan Finkelstein, Executive Director of the Harkness Foundation for Dance and former Director of the 92NY Harkness Dance Center. This star-studded panel brings together a who's who of da*nce titans representing three generations of the field.
From the trailblazing work of Graham and Limón to the revolutionary contributions of Ailey, the conversation will trace the profound influence these artists have had on the world of modern dance. Featured panelists include luminaries like Janet Eilber (Graham) and Dante Puleio (Limón), alongside renowned choreographers and dancers like David Dorfman, Yin Yue, Doug Varone, Hope Boykin, and more — a not-to-be-missed gathering of those who have shaped and continue to shape the world of dance.
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18) THE WORLD PREMIERE NEW PLAY
ALL NIGHTER
ANNOUNCES
OPENING NIGHT PARTNERSHIP WITH
OPENING NIGHT SET FOR MARCH 9, 2025
LIMITED RUN THROUGH MAY 18, 2025
PLAYING AT
THE NEWMAN MILLS THEATER
IN THE ROBERT W. WILSON
MCC THEATER SPACE
TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT ALLNIGHTERPLAY.COM
The producers of the World Premiere new play All Nighter, Ben Platt, Adam Mersel, Rachel Sussman for Soto Productions, and Runyonland, are excited to announce a partnership with Urban Decay in celebration of their opening night. Urban Decay will host the opening night performance at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street) and the post-show celebration on Sunday March 9, 2025.
To help get everyone ready for All Nighter, Urban Decay is providing All Nighter Setting Spray to the cast, creative team and opening night guests. In addition, Urban Decay will be on site at the opening night party to demo All Nighter Setting Spray and gifting all guests with the product and an All Nighter branded make bag throughout the evening.
Tickets to All Nighter begin at $50 and are available at allnighterplay.com and the TodayTix app.
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19) Broadway Workshop Summer Stage
SUMMER STAGE 2025
7-Day Performance based Program
SHOWS ANNOUNCED:
FINDING NEMO JR. - SHOW 1 (Ages 9-12)
BEETLEJUICE JR. - 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 - INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
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 a hit 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
To submit your link go to broadwayworkshop.com/summer-stage-audition-form.
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Courtesy of Centenary Stage Co. 20) Centenary Stage Continues their run of Adam Bock’s Dark Comedy, The Receptionist with an additional special performance added on March 5th. |
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 21) The CUNY Dance Initiative presents Jon Lehrer Dance Company Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30pm |
The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses, announces Jon Lehrer Dance Company on March 8, 2025 at 7:30pm at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY, 10007. General admission tickets are $40 and student tickets are $30. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tribecapac.org/event/
Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC), led by Queens-native Jon Lehrer, will present an evening of world-renowned repertory, including the world premiere of Foster, and the NYC premiere of Volt.
JLDC began in 2007 in Buffalo, NY and Jon moved the company to his hometown of NYC in 2019. Under Jon Lehrer’s artistic direction, the company showcases his unique choreography and definitive style. His extensive background in both modern and jazz dance idioms fosters choreography that is organic, athletic, artistic, and often humorous, with themes rooted in human experiences.
Program Details
Foster (World Premiere): In 2016, Jon’s younger brother, Michael Foster Lehrer, developed ALS - a degenerative disease that causes the progressive loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Michael passed away on January 17, 2023. Foster is a window into those six difficult years, as Jon watched his brother slowly yet too quickly succumb to this horrible disease.
Volt (NYC Premiere): Set to five high-octane percussive songs, this new work brings the company’s signature blend of artistry, athleticism, and entertainment to a new level.
mingos! (2023): A raucous and wild comedic romp set in a classic Las Vegas revue, where a Flamboyance of Flamingos are transformed into an Ostentation of Peacocks!
La Follia (2022): The madness and musicality of Vivaldi combined with the physical and athletic ingenuity of the dancers.
Here In This Eden (2013): Breathtaking and beautiful, this duet depicts two individuals who are completely lost in their love for each other.
“Almost divine, Here In This Eden was a wonderfully harmonious and dreamy
pas de deux with great charisma.” - Onetz - Amberg, Germany
A Ritual Dynamic (2007): The company’s very first piece, which laid out its signature aesthetic.
"Surprise landings and tableaux that sliced space into unexpected geometrics kept the
audience on the edge of their seats.” - Dance Magazine
Bridge and Tunnel (2001)
Jon’s playful and joyous homage to growing up in Queens, NY - specifically his high school years in Flushing. Originally created on Giordano Dance Chicago, this celebratory work is set to the music of Paul Simon (another Queens native).
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22) The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street |
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23) LAByrinth Theater Company presents
LAB: STRIPPED
March 7 -30
59E59 Theatres
59 E. 59 St.
LAB: STRIPPED
LAByrinth Theater Company presents LAB: STRIPPED, two week runs of staged works in progress. More than a reading, but not quite a production, STRIPPED keeps the focus on the script with minimal technical elements.
March 7 - 16
STRIPPED: House of Blue Robes
By Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Directed by Brian Roff
Hell’s Kitchen, 1985. Roommates Ralph Ramirez, an actor, and Schlomo D., an aspiring rapper, are struggling to break through as artists. Ralph is torn between his love for Marisol and his father’s old-world ideas, while Schlomo’s own tortuous relationship with girlfriend Maylin Chang has brought his life to a standstill. When Ralph meets Florence, a transplant from Naples, their connection sets a series of events in motion, to devastating effect for all.
House of Blue Robes is a complex and very funny journey of identity, friendship, love, and fidelity.
March 21 - 30
STRIPPED: Recurring
By Madeline Barr
Directed by John Gould Rubin
Recurring is a gripping, cinematically vivid drama that graphically unveils how a deep and
horrific history insinuates itself into a woman’s present and future. Through fragmented
memories propelled by sharp suspense, acid humor, and a gripping magical realism, we’re spun
through a dizzying array of events—from adulthood to girlhood, back and forth—culminating in a
visceral confrontation with the horrifying truth of what she endured.
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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR
24) Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
presents NEW WORK PREVIEW: Gibney Company March 6, 2025 |
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents a NEW WORK PREVIEW from Gibney Company in Tivoli, NY, on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6pm. Tickets are $5-10 (free for members). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/
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25) “BROADWAY’S LEADING LADIES”
A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT EVENT
TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
AT NEW YORK CITY’S TOWN HALL
TO BE CAPTURED AND BROADCAST NATIONALLY
ON PBS STATIONS
PBS, in partnership with No Guarantees and Nouveau Productions, presents Broadway’s Leading Ladies, a one-night-only special performance featuring an all-star cast of women whose unique contributions have energized and defined the Broadway we know today. The cast will include Broadway royalty, joined by the next generation of leading ladies, all in homage to those who have come before and those who will shape Broadway for generations to come.
The leading ladies will be joined by members of the American Pops Orchestra, conducted by Luke Frazier, whose PBS credits include Wicked in Concert and Broadway’s Leading Men. Frazier and the American Pops Orchestra last appeared at Town Hall in the critically acclaimed musical tribute to Edith Piaf.
A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Women’s Health Initiative at the Entertainment Community Fund, founded by cancer survivor and Fund board member Phyllis Newman.
Broadway’s Leading Ladies will air nationally on PBS stations in 2025 at a date to be announced.
To access exclusive information regarding ticket on sale, please visit https://www.
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26) Philadelphia Zoo Debuts
Wildlife Rescue Climbable Animal Exhibit
From the majestic bald eagle to the astonishing orangutan, children and adults alike are encouraged to interact with this art installation and learn about what it takes to bring an animal back from the brink of extinction.
27) Queens Theatre Kicks Off Winter Season with World-Renowned Pilobolus and the Triumphant Return of RIOULT Dance New York
Experience the unmatched creativity of Pilobolus and celebrate RIOULT Dance New York’s inspiring comeback following the pandemic
Queens Theatre proudly welcomes RIOULT Dance New York back to the stage for its first performance in four years following a COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, on Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 8 PM and Sunday, March 9th at 3 PM.
RIOULT Dance New York
Saturday, March 8th, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, Audio Description Available
Sunday, March 9th, 3:00 PM
Tickets start at $32*
Come celebrate the triumphant return of RIOULT! RIOULT Dance New York has been thrilling audiences all over the world for over twenty years. Known for its physicality, sensuality and versatility, this company never fails to leave the audiences cheering.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit queenstheatre.org/events/20//rioult-dance-new-york
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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for More Theater Monday.
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