A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer Workshop Spring Festival of Shows
In New York
2) Angry Alan
3) Call Me Izzy
4) DanceAfrica 2025
5) The Leg
6) Leni's Lament
7) Puppetopia
B) Cast Changes
In New York
8) MJ
C) Cast Recording Release
9) The 12 Original Cast Recording
D) Run Extension
In New York
10) Balls: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comedy
E) Tickets on Sale
In New Jersey
11) Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
NJPAC 11/3
12) Be More Chill Reunion Concerts
Two River Theater 7/24 & 725
13) The Rock Orchestra by Candelight
NJPAC 11/29
In New York
14) Just in Time
F) What Else is Happening
In New Jersey
15) Centenary Stage Co. Young Performers' Workshop Summer Registration
16) NJPAC Upcoming Event: She's All That Featuring Freddie Prinze Jr. & Rachel Leigh Cook
5/24
17) Newark Artspace Exhibit Celebrating the Work of Community Doulas
In New York
18) 92NY Harkness Dance Center presents Limon Dance Company
5/21 & 5/22
19) 92NY Harkness Dance Center presents Through Memory, A New Documentary
5/22
20) All the Beauty in the World Special Talkback with Patrick Page
5/22
21) Brooklyn Children's Museum presents a Special Opportunity to Create
with Qualeasha Wood in the Museum's Color Lab 5/22
22) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events
23) Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto
Theatre at St. Jean 5/22
24) Robbie Rozelle in Citation Needed
54 Below 5/23
25) Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup presents Everyone Dance, Spring 25
5/22
In Pennsylvania
26) Berwyn's Farmer's Market Returns
Through 12/21
27) Bucks County Playhouse Summer Theater Training for Teens
28) New Hope Summer Fireworks with Synchronized Drone Show & Block Parties
5/16, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, & 9/5
29) Philadelphia Zoo Hatches 3 More Critically Endangered Tortoises
A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Centenary Stage Company's Young Performer Workshop Spring Festival of Shows
Charlotte’s Web: The Musical adapted by Joseph Robinette from the beloved children’s book by E.B. White features music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. Charlotte’s Web is a heartwarming musical about the unlikely friendship between a spirited pig named Wilber and a wise, compassionate spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur’s life is in danger, Charlotte hatches a clever plan to save him, spinning words into her web that capture the admiration of all. Filled with memorable songs, endearing characters and timeless lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the magic of everyday miracles.
Specific performance dates and times for Charlotte’s Web: The Musical are; Friday, May 23 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 PM; Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 PM; and Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 PM. T
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine is a musical comedy double feature that celebrates the golden age of entertainment. With a book and lyrics by Dick Vosburgh and music by Frank Lazarus, the first act is a sparkling musical revue set in the lobby of Hollywood’s historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where ushers sing and dance their way through classic songs, hilarious movie trivia, and a tribute to the magic of the silver screen. The second act transports audiences to a wildly comic adventure inspired by the Marx Brothers, filled with zany characters, witty dialogue, and madcap antics.
Specific performance dates and times for A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine are; Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 PM; Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 PM; Friday, May 30 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, May 31 at 2:00 PM; and Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 PM.
Little Theatre of the Seay Building, Centenary State University
400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ
In New York
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2) Angry Alan
Roger is divorced, demoted, and drifting—lost in an era that no longer makes sense. But when an online personality promises clarity, Roger dives in without looking back. Timely, provocative, and darkly comedic, Angry Alan explores one man’s journey down the digital rabbit hole—examining how far he's willing to go, and how much he's prepared to lose, for validation in a world where “everybody’s changing the rules.”
Studio Seaview, the former Tony Kiser Theatre (305 W. 43rd St.)
5/23 - 8/3
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3) Call Me Izzy
Call Me Izzy is a darkly comedic story about one woman in rural Louisiana who has a secret that is both her greatest gift and her only way out. It is a moving, tour de force portrait of a woman who resists being silenced by embracing her tenacity, humor, and fiery imagination.
Studio 54 (254 W. 54th St.)
5/24 - 8/17
Opening Night 6/12
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4) DanceAfrica 2025
DanceAfrica 2025
Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation!
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam
The Song & Dance Company of Mozambique
Mama Coumba Saaraba
The Billie's Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble
DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers
Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation! will showcase traditional Mozambican dance forms that reflect the country’s history, spirituality, and resilience. Tufu is a rhythmic dance often performed by women, featuring fluid movements and percussive clapping that emphasize grace and unity. Xigubo, a warrior’s dance, is deeply rooted in Mozambique’s legacy of resistance, and historically performed by fighters preparing for battle. Ngalanga is a celebratory dance traditionally showcased at festivals and gatherings, embodying joy and communal spirit.
The program also includes Mapiko and Nhau, dances that highlight Mozambique’s diverse traditions—from the dramatic storytelling of masked performances to the powerful rhythms of drumming and movement. Across generations, these dances have served as more than performance; they are an embodiment of history, identity, and cultural preservation.
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, Peter Sharp Building (30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn)
5/23 - 5/26
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bam.org/danceafrica25
5) The Leg
The Leg is an ensemble-based physical theatre performance that uses Butoh, Bouffon and Puppetry to explore the links between spirituality, pain, pleasure and politics. Drawing from the writings of Foucault and Preciado, this devised hybrid movement piece combines laughter and danger to explore the idea that we are all political fiction alive.
The Leg will feature various kinds of inflatables including inflatable costumes and large inflatable set pieces propelled by air. The fabric used for the costumes is a nylon with a certain degree of porosity which needs to be constantly inflated. This fabric is lightweight and flowy, which gives the actors the ability to move freely and the inflated nylon amplifies the actors movements. Other inflatables are made with heavier tapestry fabric mixed with lighter nylon fabric. These are much more sturdy and have a creature-like quality. Actors interact with these creatures and they function as characters in themselves. Sometimes the human character and the creature characters merge or transform into a hybrid character. The large inflatables are maneuvered and puppeteered by the actors, eliminating the distinction between character and surrounding or actor and set.
notAmuse Theater at Mitu580 (580 Sackett St., Brooklyn)
6/23 - 7/7
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6) Leni's Lament
Oh, Leni! In LENI'S LAST LAMENT, Hitler’s controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl brazenly poses as a misunderstood victim as she attempts to justify and sanitize her notorious past. Set in Leni’s editing room and presented as a macabre, comic cabaret with a live accordionist, the timely play is a wild, ironic ride full of hard-to-believe insights into this provocative figure as she desperately reassembles her life to create a more palatable portrait.
Paradise Factory Theater (64E. 4th St.)
5/26 - 6/14
7) Puppetopia
The Harlem Doll Palace
Written by Alva Rogers, Directed by Ash Winkfield
Welcome to Aunt Len’s Doll and Toy Museum! Behind the pink door of a three story Harlem brownstone lies a world created by Lennon Holder Hoyte – affectionately known as Aunt Len. The dolls from her “dollection” seek to keep Aunt Len, their beloved museum founder, alive before the outside world can invoke its realities of life, ashes and dust. As Harlem deteriorates around her beloved doll museum, the dolls recreate their journeys to the museum in an effort to keep Aunt Len’s memory alive. Enter the world of the Harlem Doll Palace. Wed May 21, Thu May 22, Fri May 23, Sat May 24, Tue May 27, Wed May 28, Thu May 29, Fri May 30 & Sat May 31 at 7pm; Sat May 24, Sun May 25, Sat May 31 & Sun June 1 at 2pm
Rhynoceron
Created by KT Shivak
From Chicago to NYC—Shivak’s life-sized rhino puppet transforms before your eyes in a tale of beauty, extinction, and obsession. The world premiere of a puppetry show that traces the true events surrounding the arrival of a one-horned rhinoceros to Renaissance Europe, sparking an obsession that continued for hundreds of years. Through acts of hunting and collecting, Shivak’s life size rhino puppet transforms in front of our eyes from a natural inspiring wonder to an object of human greed. Shivak and Company hail from Chicago where this show was created with support from The Chicago International Puppetry Festival and High Concept Labs, this show mark’s their New York Debut. Wed May 21, Thu May 22, Fri May 23 & Sat May 24 at 8:30pm; Sat May 24 & Sun May 25 at 4pm Runtime: 60 minutes
Variations On (the) Water
Created by Lake Simons
Join Lake Simons in a poetic solo puppet performance that invites the audience to imagine and co-create a story. Variations On (the) Water, a solo rendering of the larger work, Raft Project (My Shapes Are In Turmoil). A lyrical embodiment of the sea exploring its movement, vastness, poetry, and ability to saturate, flow, carry, drown, and nourish. Weaving puppetry, objects, dance, clown, and music. A full length wordless puppet theatre work by Lake Simons and John Dyer. Thu May 29, Fri May 30 & Sat May 31 at 8:30pm; Sat May 31 & Sun June 1 at 4pm Runtime: 45 minutes
HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave.)
B) Cast Changes
In New York
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8) MJ
Emjay Roa joins the cast as Little Michael.
Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.)
C) Cast Recording Release
9) The 12 Original Cast Recording
Jerusalem. The disciples are in disarray. Torn apart by the shocking death of their leader, twelve ordinary individuals struggle through their dark night of the soul to reconcile his message of love with such unthinkable tragedy. Filled with power and passion, The 12 is a very human story of love lost and found, and the enduring power of hope.
Written by Neil Berg (Grumpy Old Men, The Sabbath Girl) and Robert Schenkkan (Pulitzer Prize for The Kentucky Cycle and Tony Award for All the Way), the cast recording features the cast of the recent Goodspeed Musicals production directed by John Doyle. The cast includes Etai Benson (Company), Brandon J. Ellis (Bandstand), F. Michael Haynie (Frozen), Mel Johnson Jr. (Kiss Me, Kate), Wonza Johnson (MJ The Musical), Kelvin Moon Loh (Beetlejuice the Musical), Rob Morrison (Assassins), Kyle Scatliffe (The Color Purple), Wesley Taylor (Spongebob SquarePants), Gregory Treco (Hamilton), Adrienne Walker (The Lion King), Akron Lanier Watson (The Color Purple), and Rema Webb (Fat Ham).
The 18-track album is produced by Grammy nominee and 12-time Emmy Award winner Michael Croiter, Berg and Schenkkan. Greg Jarrett is the music supervisor and orchestrator, and Adam Souza is the music director.
For more information, visit www.broadwayrecords.com/products/the-12-original-cast-recording
D) Run Extension
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10) Balls: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comedy
With pop up performances through August, audiences will have several chances to join The Professor on this epic musical adventure featuring improvised battles, an immersive Splash Zone, and a never-ending parade of adorable/violent puppet monsters.
Caveat NYC (21A Clinton St.)
Now playing through August, 2025
E) Tickets on Sale
In New Jersey
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11) Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour (www.avatarinconcert.com) will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Audiences will be immersed in a two-hour performance with a live orchestra that brings the show’s iconic musical score to life in perfect harmony paired with visual highlights and favorite moments from all three seasons of the series. The news comes as Nickelodeon celebrates the milestone 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with all-new original digital content across the Paramount ecosystem, one-of-a-kind experiences, and brand new consumer products and games. NJPAC (One Center St., Newark)
12) Be More Chill Reunion Concerts
On July 24 and 25 at 8PM, Two River will reunite many of Be More Chill’s original Two River and Broadway cast members, for a concert presentation of the beloved musical. Performers scheduled to appear include Gerard Canonico (American Idiot, Groundhog Day), Katlyn Carlson (Bookie, The Neighborhood), Will Connolly (Once, Fly by Night), Lauren Marcus (Company, Tick, Tick…Boom!), Eric William Morris (King Kong, Fleishman Is In Trouble), Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen, One Penny), George Salazar (Godspell, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical), and Jason SweetTooth Williams (American Horror Stories, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), with more to be announced at a later date. The concerts will take place in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
In addition to the concerts, on July 23 at 8PM, Two River will also host an In the Know conversation with Be More Chill creator Joe Iconis and members of the company, hosted by Two River’s Artistic Director, Justin Waldman. This event is FREE to the public and may be reserved here: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/in-the-know-joe-iconis/. Following the performance on Thursday, July 24, there will be a private Meet and Greet with Joe Iconis in our Library for a very limited number of patrons. This post-show event can be purchased for an additional cost.
Two River Theatre (21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank)
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13) The Rock Orchestra by Candelight
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m. What happens when classically trained musicians embrace their inner metalhead? You get The Rock Orchestra. Step into their enigmatic world, with the most popular rock and metal songs are transformed with epic new arrangements. Masked violinists master the guitar solos, and powerful vocalists will leave you breathless. The stage is beautifully illuminated by candlelight, completing the dark gothic fantasy.
NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage (One Center St., Newark)
11/29
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14) Just in Time
A new block of tickets for the smash hit Broadway musical JUST IN TIME starring Tony Award Winner Jonathan Groff is now on sale for performances through Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).
JUST IN TIME invites audiences to experience the great American entertainer’s meteoric journey – from soaring highs to crushing lows – brought to life by Groff, a cast of 11 on-stage actors, and featuring a live on-stage band performing Bobby Darin’s iconic hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Splish Splash,” “Dream Lover,” and “Mack the Knife.”
Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W. 50th St.)
F) What Else is Happening
In New Jersey
15) CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY’S YOUNG IS ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR
2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop has opened registration for the 5-week 2025 Summer Intensive Workshop running July 14 through August 17. No experience is necessary, and all new applicants must complete an interview with the program director. Tuition is $495 for the first child and $450 for the second. The registration and tuition deadline are July 9, 2025. For more information, to schedule your interview, and to register please call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979 – 0900.
Led by Broadway, Film, and Television veteran Michael Blevins, the YPW Summer Intensive Workshop is a 5-week intensive musical theatre workshop designed to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced performers ages 8 - 18 interested in working in the theatre. With an emphasis on discipline, self-worth and the development of communication skills, this hands-on program is one of the few in the nation to utilize both formal classroom training in theatre arts and real-world practical production experience for young people. In the classroom, YPW students participate in a wide variety of subjects ranging from Acting to Tap, Theatre Dance to Voice, and everything in between. A variety of elective classes are offered based upon availability and can include stage combat, stage make-up, improv, radio production, stage management / technical theatre, audition technique, among various other areas of discipline all taught by industry professionals. The session culminates in a festival of shows featuring the presentation of full-scale musical productions. All registered students are guaranteed a part in at least one production.
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16) SHE'S ALL THAT FEATURING
FREDDIE PRINZE JR. AND
RACHAEL LEIGH COOK
AT NJPAC IN NEWARK
Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 PM
NJPAC
Prudential Hall
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
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Step back into the late '90s for a 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.
Experience peak 1999 nostalgia as *She's All That* lights up the NJPAC big screen. Relive all your favorite teen-movie moments: the transformative makeover, the excitement of prom, and the unforgettable kiss! Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook will return to the stage to share behind-the-scenes stories and answer your most pressing questions.
With VIP tickets, guests have the opportunity to take a photo with Freddie and Rachael as part of an exclusive experience. It’s time to don those Laney glasses, bring a hacky sack, and sing along to "Kiss Me." Just like the prom, this is one night you won’t want to miss. "You're vapor. You're a mist. You're like a fog."
Perhaps one still holds a fondness for She’s All That—this is the chance to hear directly from the stars who brought it to life! Whether you had a crush on Zack, saw yourself in Laney, or can recite every word to "Kiss Me," this is an event you won’t want to overlook!
Tickets to see Freddie Prinze Jr. + Rachael Leigh Cook can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.
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17) CELEBRATING THE WORK OF
COMMUNITY-BASED DOULAS
New “Courage in Care” art exhibit, created by doulas and
partners, narrates their impact on birth equity
and health justice
Newark ArtSpace
Vermella Broad Street
55 Broad Street, Newark
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A statewide coalition of doulas, community leaders, healthcare providers, artists, and advocates has created The Courage in Care: Community Doulas and the Joyful Revolution of Birth, a first-of-its-kind immersive exhibit that uses photojournalism, audio storytelling, and multisensory environments to celebrate the work of New Jersey’s community doulas.
While New Jersey has made progress toward becoming the safest and most equitable state in which to have and raise a baby, not all communities have benefited equally. Black women are nearly seven times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, and Black infants are more than three times as likely to die before their first birthday.
Community doulas—trusted, culturally rooted birth workers—help reduce these inequities in health outcomes for babies and their families by providing essential physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum months. Their presence leads to healthier parents and babies, especially in communities historically impacted by systemic inequities.
The exhibit will be on display through July 15 at Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad Street, 355 Broad Street, Newark. The exhibit formally opened on April 29 with a reception, poetry reading, and panel discussion.
The Courage in Care is more than an exhibit—it’s a love letter to the doulas, birthing parents, and communities reshaping what it means to give and receive dignified, culturally grounded care.
A statewide coalition of doulas, community leaders, healthcare providers, artists, and advocates has created The Courage in Care: Community Doulas and the Joyful Revolution of Birth, a first-of-its-kind immersive exhibit that uses photojournalism, audio storytelling, and multisensory environments to celebrate the work of New Jersey’s community doulas.
While New Jersey has made progress toward becoming the safest and most equitable state in which to have and raise a baby, not all communities have benefited equally. Black women are nearly seven times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, and Black infants are more than three times as likely to die before their first birthday.
Community doulas—trusted, culturally rooted birth workers—help reduce these inequities in health outcomes for babies and their families by providing essential physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum months. Their presence leads to healthier parents and babies, especially in communities historically impacted by systemic inequities.
The exhibit will be on display through July 15 at Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad Street, 355 Broad Street, Newark. The exhibit formally opened on April 29 with a reception, poetry reading, and panel discussion.
The Courage in Care is more than an exhibit—it’s a love letter to the doulas, birthing parents, and communities reshaping what it means to give and receive dignified, culturally grounded care.
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18) 92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents
Limón Dance Company
Two Ecstatic Themes – Doris Humphrey La Malinche – José Limón The Moor’s Pavane – José Limón Join – Aszure Barton (World Premiere)
In Person Wednesday, May 21, 7 pm Thursday, May 22, 7 pm |
The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center 90th anniversary season closes with the Limón Dance Company, celebrating its 79th anniversary. Company founder José Limón and 92NY’s modern dance history dates back to the 1930s; Limón performed here with the iconic Doris Humphrey, among others. The program includes generation-defining choreography by both Limón and Humphrey, and a striking world premiere by Aszure Barton. Performances are on May 21 and 22 at 7 pm and tickets are available here.
The evening begins with Doris Humphrey’s Two Ecstatic Themes, a solo that encapsulates one of the earliest traceable moments of modern dance and the origins of fall and recovery – an inherent principle in contemporary dance as we know it today.
La Malinche was the José Limón Dance Company’s inaugural work. Examining two characters, Conquistador (Hernán Cortés) and El Indio that Limón had developed in previous choreographic explorations, La Malinche is an elemental masterpiece in his body of work that underscores his connection to his birthplace and reveals the promise of a budding choreographer. This work acts as a sketch of character development, musicality, and choreographic craft, laying the foundation for his most well-known work, The Moor’s Pavane, created just two years later.
Choreography: José Limón (1947)
Music: Norman Lloyd
The Moor’s Pavane, which premiered at 92NY in 1949, is an intimate work that begins with an introduction to the players, this time expanded to be a quartet. Limón’s movement vocabulary is more expressive and expansive, along with his understanding of how to manipulate space with complex partnering, and nuanced story telling. The Moor’s Pavane is one of Limón’s most celebrated works and has been performed by the greats from Julie Kent to Rudolf Nureyev.
Choreography: José Limón (1949)
Music: Henry Purcell (arranged by Simon Sadoff)
New York City premiere November 16, 1949 at the 92nd Street Y by the José Limón Dance Company. La Malinche and Doris Humphrey’s Invention were also on the program.
Join completes the curatorial arc, bringing the audience to the 21st century, and looking to the future of dance while harvesting the past for inspiration. World renowned choreographer Aszure Barton, and Grammy-nominated composer Ambrose Akinmusire, created a profound new work inspired by José Limón's vivid, poetic description of Doris Humphrey’s lost work Orestes. In Limón’s An Unfinished Memoir, he recalls his mentor’s process and staging with adoration and respect, claiming it “as one of her greatest works”. Unfortunately, the work’s magnitude, with an orchestral score – The Eumenides by Darius Milhaud – made it impossible to produce so it never premiered.
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19) 92NY Harkness Dance Center Announces
Through Memory
A New Documentary by Filmmaker Tobin Del Cuore
Featuring Choreographer Aszure Barton and the Limón Dance Company
Through Memory chronicles the creative process behind Barton’s new work Join, premiering at 92NY on May 21 & 22
Film Screening & Talkback with Tobin Del Cuore, Aszure Barton, Jody Arnhold and Dante Puleio
Thursday, May 22, 2 pm
The 92nd Street Y, New York announces a screening of the new film Through Memory, directed by dance filmmaker Tobin Del Cuore. Through Memory explores the rich dance heritage of 92NY while chronicling acclaimed choreographer Aszure Barton’s creative process with Limón Dance Company as they bring the new work Join to life, in preparation for its world premiere is at 92NY on May 21 and 22 as part of the Harkness Dance Center’s 2024/25 season-closing program with Limón Dance Company. The screening – followed by a talkback with Del Cuore, Barton, Jody Arnhold and Dante Puleio – is in person at 92NY on Thursday, May 22 at 2 pm and tickets are available here.
Three compelling narratives intertwine in Through Memory: 92NY as a crucible of American modern dance, the enduring legacy of Limón Dance Company, and Barton’s intimate journey of artistic creation. By excavating layers of choreographic memory, the film illuminates how artistic legacies endure and transform, tracing the Limón Company’s evolution from its groundbreaking origins to its vibrant contemporary practice. Join was co-commissioned by the 92nd Street Y, New York as part of the 150th anniversary celebration, in honor and continued support of José Limón’s rich 92NY legacy
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20) All The Beauty In The World,"
announces special talkback with Patrick Page and the show's star Patrick Bringley on 5/22...FINAL WEEKS now thru 5/25...DR2 Theatre
All The Beauty In The World, a new one-man play written and performed by Patrick Bringley, based on his New York Times Best Selling memoir, has announced a special talkback on May 22 with Grammy, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner Patrick Page. The talkback will take place immediately following that evening’s performance.
It has also been announced that All The Beauty In The World has entered its final two weeks of performances, closing on May 25. The show, currently playing at the DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th Street), can’t extend further as another show is going into the space.
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21) Met Museum artist Qualeasha Wood
gets creative with Brooklyn kids
Join Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Thursday, May 22, from 2:30–4:30 PM for a special opportunity to create with acclaimed artist Qualeasha Wood in the Museum’s ColorLab!
Qualeasha Wood is a celebrated interdisciplinary artist known for her striking tufted and tapestry portraits that blend traditional textile techniques with modern digital aesthetics. The Met, as well as Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have acquired her art!
As part of Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s FREE Community Thursdays, kids and families can create their own "Pixel Self" in a hands-on collage workshop inspired by Wood’s art. Using felt, glitter foam, and colorful paper, participants will navigate themes of identity, technology, and self-expression—just like Wood does in her work.
Learn more: https://www.brooklynkids.org/colorlab
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22) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Lincoln Center Moments
Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse
Free
Join the School of American Ballet (SAB) for a program of dance performance and curriculum demonstration featuring students in SAB's Children's Division. Led by Director of Children's/Preparatory Divisions Katrina Killian, this showcase will illuminate the foundations of our training for aspiring young dancers and will be accompanied by live music.
This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Performances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia, these performances are also open to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Performances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 pm
Beats, Rhymes & Sights
David Rubenstein Atrium
Free
Back in the mid-nineties, DJ Jab (aka Joseph Abajian) opened Fat Beats, New York City's first Hip-Hop specialist music store in the Lower East Side. The shop rapidly became a nexus for the city's burgeoning underground rap community, evolving from cipher spot and culture matrix into an influential label and distributor in a matter of months. A list of artists releasing LPs on Fat Beats over the past three decades reads like a Mount Rushmore of indie rap, including Atmosphere, Black Milk, ILL BILL, Organized Konfusion, Talib Kweli, Madlib and Kool Keith to name only a few. Now headquartered on the west coast, Fat Beats remains a crucial part of NYC Hip-Hop history. In celebration of Fat Beats' 30th Anniversary, Lincoln Center guest curator and the voice and personality of Spotify’s AI DJ, Xavier “X” Jernigan, introduces the premiere of the new Fat Beats documentary film, accompanied by an opening set from a Fat Beats DJ and followed by a talk back panel, from the names that made the scene come to life.
Friday, May 23 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
Free
Featuring DJ Elviria
The eclectic Cuban charanga ensemble Son Del Monte, led by Manuel Rivera, formerly of the Yambu Orchestra and Sonsublime, returns to the David Rubenstein Atrium for a night of free social dance! The 12-piece Son Del Monte band incorporates trombones alongside lively vocals and soaring contributions from flute, violin, piano, and congas to merge charanga and conjunto musical styles into a uniquely New York sound that Rivera has dubbed chajunto. You'll call it "perfecto" as this talented cadre of musicians perform a hard-driving whirlwind of melodic power that pays homage to the son cubano greats of past and present.
Friday, May 23 at 6:00 pm & Saturday, May 24 at 4:00 pm
Griffin Sidewalk Studio, David Geffen Hall
Choose-What-You-Pay
The two-day s3: Lincoln Center Poetry Festival, curated by poet-in-residence Mahogany L. Browne, returns for a second year. Passionate soliloquies and rhythmic verses bring together a diverse array of talented performers, who captivate audiences with their lyrical prowess and engaging stage presence. The festival takes place in a one-of-a-kind intimate performance space surrounded by the buzz of New York City. Extending past traditional poetry recitations, it embraces experimentation and innovation. Prepare to be enchanted by the interplay of words, sounds, and visuals, as artists push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of performance poetry. Whether you are an ardent lover of poetry or a curious newcomer to the world of spoken word, the s3: Lincoln Center Poetry Festival promises an immersive experience featuring captivating performances that will leave you spellbound. Join us and be swept away by this extraordinary journey of self-discovery, empathy, and artistic brilliance.
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23) Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto May 22, 2025 The Theater at St. Jean |
Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Theater at St. John, 150 E. 76th Street, NYC. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at https://liconcertorchestra.org/events/rossini-perduto, by phone at 877-444-4488, or in person at the door.
With music by award-winning New York composer David Winkler and an Italian libretto by renowned poet and author Luigi Ballerini, Rossini Perduto brings an innovative operatic experience to the stage, reimagining lost and forgotten fragments of Rossini’s musical legacy.
At its core, Rossini Perduto is an exploration of artistic identity, forgotten genius, and the fine line between myth and reality. Through a striking interplay of shadows, light, and cinematic projections, the opera delves into the mystery surrounding Rossini’s “lost” music, questioning whether true artistic genius can ever be erased—or if it lingers, waiting to be rediscovered.
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24) ROBBIE ROZELLE IN CITATION NEEDED MAY 23, 2025 at 9:30pm
AT 54 BELOW,
BROADWAY’S SUPPER CLUB
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Robbie Rozelle in “Citation Needed” on May 23, 2025 at 9:30pm.
Robbie Rozelle has it all… almost. Known internationally as a cabaret icon, a cast album maven, and a devoted husband, the only thing he’s missing is seemingly the most crucial: his own Wikipedia entry. It has become clear that he has to take matters into his own hands. Hailed by BroadwayWorld as “a cabaret train that won’t be stopped”, and “a genius at crafting an evening” by StageBuddy , the celebrated creator of Songs From Inside My Locker will take you on
a hilarious all-encompassing romp through everything from “Early Life” to “Career” to “Discography” and beyond with his new show, Citation Needed .
Featuring songs and stories from his nearly 30 years in show business, and his requisite razor-sharp wit, signature medleys, snazzy special guests and his merry band The Two Drink Minimum, led by Drama Desk nominee Yasuhiko Fukuoka. Be there as he hits “publish” on the most important Wikipedia entry of all time.
Citation Needed is written and performed by Robbie Rozelle, with music direction and arrangements by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
Robbie Rozelle in “Citation Needed” plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on May 23, 2025 at 9:30pm. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.org. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.
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25) Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup presents Everyone Dance, Spring 25 Featuring AHRC NYC dancers Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 12:30-1:30PM Columbia University’s Miller Theater |
Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup presents Everyone Dance, Spring 25 on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 12:30-1:30PM at Columbia University’s Miller Theater, 2960 Broadway, NYC. Admission is free. To learn more, visit sndancegroup.org/events/everyone-dance-2025. To reserve tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everyone-dance-inclusive-community-dance-performance-tickets-1304179498989?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl.
SND's EVERYONE DANCE program, developed by Stefanie Nelson in 2014 in collaboration with AHRC NYC, a disabilities service organization, provides creative environments for dancers with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Manhattan.
Currently offering over 150 free weekly dance classes and performance opportunities with workshops led by Sara Galassini, Ervine Haskins, & Kareem Harris. Disabled dancers participate in classes, workshops, and performances, featuring dancers from various adult day service and employment business service programs to the general public. Intellectual disability, as opposed to physical disability, has been egregiously overlooked in terms of disability funding for art projects and artistic enrichment.
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26) BERWYN FARMERS' MARKET RETURNS FOR BIGGEST SEASON YET WITH 70+ SEASON VENDORS, NEW HOURS, FOOD TRUCKS, KIDS ACTIVITIES, MUSIC AND MORE
Chester County's Sunday hotspot is back with fresh flavors, local makers and family fun now through December 21st |
Grab your tote bag, jot down your shopping list and mark your calendar. Berwyn Farmers’ Market is back and bigger than ever! Culinary Harvest, with generous support from Eadeh Enterprises, proudly announces the return of the region’s most beloved new farmers' market, kicking off Sundays from 9:00am to Noon at Bronze Plaza (511 Old Lancaster Road) — right next to Handel’s Ice Cream. Now in its third season, this community staple is turning up the charm with expanded hours, 70+ curated vendors throughout the season, live music, food trucks, weekly kids’ activities, and rotating charity partners. Each week features a unique mix of 25–30 local farmers, food artisans, artists, and makers, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, handmade gifts, small-batch coffee, and grab-and-go bites. Whether you're picking up groceries, meeting a friend for coffee, or letting the kids enjoy some creative fun, Berwyn Farmers' Market is your Sunday destination for all things local, fresh and festive. The market will be open weekly through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks on July 6 and November 30. Berwyn Farmers' Market is open to all, with no charge to visit, with shopping pay-as-you-go. Complimentary parking is available between Barre3 and Kramer Drive. For more information, visit berwynfarmersmarket dot com and follow @berwynfarmersmarket.
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27) The Playhouse Institute Summer Conservatory
Bucks County Playhouse Launches
Innovative Summer Theater Training for Teens
Bucks County Playhouse proudly announces the launch of a bold new summer training initiative: the Playhouse Institute Summer Conservatory, a four-week intensive theater program designed to empower and inspire the next generation of theater artists. The program will run July 7 through August 1, 2025, at Lambertville Hall and is open to students ages 13–18.
Far from a traditional theater camp, the Playhouse Institute Summer Conservatory offers professional-level training in acting, movement, vocal performance, and creative storytelling. Led by a faculty of working actors, directors, choreographers, and musicians, the program places students in an ensemble-driven environment that values collaboration, curiosity, and risk-taking.
Key Details:
- Dates: July 7 – August 1, 2025 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Orientation: June 25, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
- Location: Lambertville Hall, Lambertville, NJ
- Tuition: $2,600 early bird (before June 1); $2,800 after June 1
- Financial Aid: We believe that finances should never be a barrier to participation. Limited need-based financial assistance is available, and we encourage families to apply by June 15. Information on the application is available at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org. Click on the Playhouse Institute tab.
Registration for the Summer Conservatory is limited and is currently open on the Playhouse website at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org. For questions and more information, contact Alexandra Kostis, Education Coordinator at akostis@buckscountyplayhouse.org or 267-740-2067.
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28) NEW HOPE LIGHTS UP SUMMER SKIES WITH SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AND SYNCHRONIZED DRONE SHOW PLUS FIRST FRIDAY SUMMER SERIES BLOCK PARTY EVERY MONTH FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER
Summer starts early in New Hope on May 16th to coincide with New Hope Celebrates Pride celebration - and continues through the fall |
The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and Visit New Hope announce the return of New Hope Summer Series, Fireworks and Drone Show. Last year, tens of thousands of people flocked to the banks of the Delaware River to take in the fantastical light show high above. This year New Hope's signature summer program expands with a dazzling surprise - a brand new season-long drone show! Starting May 16, and running June 6, July 11, August 1 and September 5, visitors are invited to experience the award-winning small town charms of New Hope and Bucks County. Each date will include a fireworks and drone show, plus the family-friendly block party with music and local vendors. Festivities will include local artists and crafters, live art with New Hope Arts, captivating live music, food from Italian Cucina, and other festivities. The outdoor block party will shut down and take place on Stockton Avenue (between Bridge and Ferry streets) from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Stockton Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between Bridge and Ferry Streets starting at 2:00 PM and open only to pedestrians. For the fireworks and drone show, the May 16th show will begin at approximately 9:10 PM. Start times for future shows will be announced closer to each event, but typically between 9:00 PM and 9:15PM. All festivities are no charge and open to the public, with families welcome! For more about the event, and for a list of restaurants, bars, shops and hotels to visit on summer weekends, visit www dot newhope dot com and @visitnewhope on social media.
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29) Three More Critically Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Hatch at Philadelphia Zoo, Plus New Clutch of Eggs Continues to Develop
The hatchlings, incubated as males, are the remaining eggs from the same clutch of eggs in 2024 that produced four females earlier this year
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Philadelphia Zoo is excited to share that three more critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched at the Zoo. These hatchlings are from the same clutch of eggs that produced four female tortoises earlier in 2025. The hatchlings’ parents, female Mommy and male Abrazzo, are the Zoo’s two oldest residents, each estimated to be around 100 years old. Additionally, Mommy is considered one of the most genetically valuable Galapagos tortoises in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). She is also the oldest first-time mom of her species. The male hatchlings, currently behind-the-scenes inside the Reptile and Amphibian House, are eating and growing appropriately. The first male egg pipped (began hatching) on April 14 with the two others hatching in the following weeks. The male hatchlings do not have names at this time. The Zoo recently asked the public to weigh in and help choose names for the four female hatchlings, who are now named for the Golden Girls: Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia. In order to provide all the hatchlings with the best care possible, both the females and males will be spending time in their public habitat and their habitat behind-the-scenes in the Reptile and Amphibian House.
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