Sunday Scoop Week of 11/9/20 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

1) Annie

2) The Art Tour 

3) Dandelion

4) Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet

5) This Purple F*king Pot

6) Today is a Good Day, New York New York 

In Pennsylvania

7) The Snow Queen

C) Exhibitions

In New York

8) Impact: The End of The Age of Dinosaurs - American Museum of Natural History

9) Keith Smith: Synecdoche at the Bruce Silvestein Gallery

D) Extended Run 

In New York

10) Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo

11) Ragtime

E) Recordings

12) Chris Mann's Santa We're Ready 

13) The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Original Concept Album

F) Tickets on Sale

In New York

14)  A Wicked Evening With the Wizard:

Stephen Schwartz, Pops Orchestra & Friends at NJPAC 2/21

G) What Else is Happening

In New Jersey

15) Kelsey Theatre Upcoming Event: Wicked Sing Along

11/15 & 11/22

16) NJPAC Upcoming Events

In New York

17) 92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents Helene Simoneau Danse: Late Bloomer

11/14 & 11/15

18) An Axemas Story Special Concert Presentation

Cam Studios 11/13

19) American Symphony Orchestra Presents Requiem and Revelation

St. Bartholomew's Church 11/13

20) BAMKids Upcoming Event: Best of BAMKids Film Festival

11/15

21) CUNY Dance Initiative Presents Clothesline

Aaron Davis Hall at City College 11/13 & 11/14

22) Ellen's Stardust Dinner Upcoming Events

The Return of Wicked Wednesdays

23) Events Celebrating Hirschfeld's Sondheim

24) L'Alliance New York Upcoming Performances

25) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events

26) Song for Hands on a Thursday Concerts

Baruch Performing Arts Center 11/15 & 11/14

27) United Solo Festival Upcoming Events

In Pennsylvania

28) Philadelphia Area Wicked Themed Events

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

Courtesy of JT PR

1) Annie

Argyle Theatre (34 W. Main St., Babylon)

11/13 - 1/4

Opening Night 11/15

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

2) The Art Tour 

Follow the story of Thomas and Deb as they take their art business on a journey across the United States. Experience the joy and the struggles, the laughter and the tears, in this touching musical about love and the pursuit of art.

Theatre Row, Theatre 4 (410 W. 42nd St.)

11/ 11 - 11/22

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

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

3) Dandelion

ZviDance presents DANDELION.DANDELION is a continuation and deepening of choreographer Zvi Gotheiner’s thematic exploration of the collisions between humanity and nature. A collaboration among Gotheiner, composer Scott Killian, lighting designer Mark London, and six dancers– Chelsea Ainsworth, Colin Heininger, Mizuho Kappa, Erin Maher, Tessa Russ, Joe Tennis–the piece explores society’s senseless perception of normalcy and beauty, and the repercussions of the impulse to eradicate ‘imperfections.’

New York Live Arts (219 W. 19th St.)

11/13 & 11/15

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

newyorklivearts.org/event/dandelion.

4) Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet

In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who, it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it’s back – this time as an explosive dance production – with a large cast of exceptional dancers, introducing new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy’s story while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original. 

New York City Center (130 W. 56th St.)

11/14 - 11/16

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit WWW.NYCITYCENTER.ORG

Courtesy of JT PR

5) This Purple F*king Pot

How do you sell something that means absolutely nothing? This Purple F**king Pot, a site-specific, pop-up office comedy, dives headfirst into that question — and the capitalist chaos that follows. It transforms a real Midtown office into the war room of four brand strategists tasked with marketing a completely nondescript purple cooking pot.

What begins as a simple branding exercise spirals into an existential crisis as Alison, Bobby, Del, and GeGe debate whether the pot should stand for political healing, bisexual pride, or Martha Stewart’s next merch drop. The clock is ticking, the coffee’s burnt, and the office printer has achieved sentience.

This site-specific production will occur at an undisclosed Midtown Office Space.

(address revealed upon confirmation of ticket purchase)

11/12 - 11/23

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

6) Today is a Good Day, New York New York

Malina, a modern-day Blanche DuBois—romantic, delicate, and desperate to keep her fantasy alive—wakes up in a stranger’s apartment. Unable to recall the events of the previous night, she begins piecing together what happened. Has she finally met her prince charming, or is it time to trade in her tiara for the truth?

Raw, witty, and unflinchingly honest, Today Is a Good Day, New York New York is a one-woman show about love, loneliness, and survival in the city that never sleeps. Through humor, heartbreak, and revelation, it explores what it really means to be seen—and to finally see yourself.

Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond St.)

Through 11/22

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.todayisagooddaynewyorkny.com

In Pennsylvania

7) The Snow Queen

In The Snow Queen, siblings Gerda (Bi Jean Ngo) and Kay (Brandon J. Pierce) live peacefully with their grandmother (Melanye Finister) until the greedy Councilor of Commerce (Ross Beschler) and his ally, the Snow Queen (Sarah Gliko), freeze Kay’s heart and spirit him away to a realm of cold logic. To save him, Gerda ventures from her warm attic home through bustling cities, flower-filled meadows, shadowy forests, and the frozen tundra to the Snow Queen’s glittering palace. Along the way, she’s aided by talking crows, kind strangers, a loyal reindeer, and a fierce Bandit Queen and her daughter, discovering that courage and compassion are her greatest powers. The Snow Queen proves that warmth, friendship, and humanity can overcome even the coldest evil, serving as a magical adventure for children or the inner child in each of us.

The Wilma Theatre (265 S. Broad St.)

11/11 -11/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wilmatheater.org/event/the-snow-queen.

C) Exhibitions

In New York

8) Impact: The End of The Age of Dinosaurs 

The major fall exhibition Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs explores the striking before-and-after story of the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that annihilated non-bird dinosaurs, along with 75 percent of the plant and animal species on the planet, and opened the door for new ecosystems and animals to evolve, including an explosion of mammal diversity. With fossils and fossil casts, life-sized models, an immersive animation, and engaging interactives, Impact reveals the latest scientific understanding of this cataclysmic event, taking visitors through a story of extinction, survival, recovery, and adaptation spanning millions of years. Visitors will encounter intricate models including a 27-foot mosasaur, a 30-foot long-necked plesiosaur, Triceratops, and other extinct species; a stunning diorama showing the diversity of Cretaceous life; an immersive video experience of the asteroid impact; a digital interactive about how scientists track near-Earth objects, and much more.

American Museum of Natural History (200 Central Park W.)

Opening 11/17

For more information or to purchase tickets to visit the museum, go to www.amnh.org/exhibitions/impact

9) Keith Smith: Synecdoche

Bruce Silverstein Gallery is pleased to present Keith Smith: Synecdoche, curated by Megan N. Liberty, the gallery’s fifth solo exhibition of the artist’s work. The title Synecdoche, “a figure of speech in which a part represents the whole,” captures the conceptual premise of this exhibition and a central tenet of Smith’s practice. In his own words, “pictures can, no, must give up their sovereignty for the sake of the total.”

The exhibition brings together over forty works from Smith’s groundbreaking early experiments in photography and bookmaking from the 1960s to the 1980s, a period of profound innovation. Drawn from the artist’s personal archive, the collages, works on fabric, postcards, and artist books in this exhibition offer a rare opportunity to appreciate a true polymath who drew upon a vast range of mediums and techniques to explore themes of love, self-identity, sexuality, friendship, and domesticity. Over six decades, Smith has consistently challenged and expanded the boundaries of art, influencing generations of artists working at the intersection of image, text, and structure.

Bruce Silverstein Gallery (529 W. 20th St.)

11/6 - 1/9

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit brucesilverstein.com/exhibitions/226-keith-smith-synecdoche/overview

D) Extended Run 

In New York

Courtesy of JT PR

10) Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo

Described as “a gift from Japan to America” (Splash Magazine), Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo showcases the elegance and humor of Rakugo, a centuries-old form of solo storytelling in which a single performer, dressed in a kimono and armed with only a folding fan and hand towel, delivers vivid characters and hilarious tales passed down from Master to Apprentice.

The show’s profile continues to soar: Sunshine’s social media presence has exploded—with several Instagram Reels surpassing one million views—and his Ivy League tour (including Harvard, Yale, and Brown) introduced Rakugo to thousands of new fans. In addition to its ongoing New York run, Sunshine has been performing around the world, bringing Rakugo to audiences in Australia, Saudi Arabia, India, the United Kingdom, and beyond. His national and international touring will continue throughout 2026, expanding the global footprint of this historic art form.

New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.)

Now closing December 2026

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.tdf.org/shows/16227/Katsura-Sunshines-Rakugo

Courtesy DKC/O&M

11) Ragtime

Ragtime is the sweeping musical adaptation of E. L. Doctorow’s classic novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his beloved Sarah (Nichelle Lewis), Jewish immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz) and his little girl, and a wealthy white family led by matriarch Mother (Caissie Levy). All grasping for the same dream, if only they can hold onto it.

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (150 W. 65th St.)

Now closing 6/14

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit  www.LCT.org

E) Recordings

Courtesy of Skollar PR

12) Chris Mann's Santa We're Ready 

Viral sensation, Billboard-charting recording artist, and Broadway star Chris Mann is making spirits bright this season with the release of his brand-new holiday EP, Santa, We’re Ready, dropping November 14. Packed with swagger, sparkle, and Mann’s world-class vocals, the 5-song EP delivers a fresh dose of holiday magic with his signature “big band soul” sound. Leading the charge is the title track, “Santa, We’re Ready”—a festive, feel-good, sing-along bop poised to become a seasonal staple.

The single, “Santa, We’re Ready,” is a bold classic-rock-meets-big-band anthem that blends timeless holiday cheer with modern flair. With its driving horns, irresistible groove, and call-and-response catchy hook, it’s designed to get listeners out of their seats, hands in the air, and ready to shout along: “Santa, we’re ready!”

The EP offers a mix of nostalgic classics and bold new twists. Listeners will groove to a Latin-inspired take on “Winter Wonderland,” melt into a velvet-smooth, jazz trio rendition of “The Christmas Song,” and be blown away by a jaw-dropping a cappella arrangement of “O Christmas Tree”—with Mann layering all 13 vocal parts himself to create a lush, choral explosion unlike anything else this holiday season. These classics shine brighter than ever—elevated, reinvented, and unmistakably Chris Mann.

Track Listing Below: 

Winter Wonderland

Santa, We’re Ready

Let It Snow

The Christmas Song 

O Christmas Tree

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

13) The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Original Concept Album 

The first single from the upcoming The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation: Original Concept Album from the new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Drama Desk Award nominees David Rossmer and Steve Rosen has been released on all streaming platforms from Joy Machine Records. The single “We Are The Griswolds,” features vocals by Tony Award winner Santino Fontana as ‘Clark Griswold.’

The full concept album will be released digitally on Friday, November 14. To sign up for more information, please visit: www.broadwayvacationthemusical.com/music

TRACK LISTING

 

1. Prologue

2. Vacation

3. We Are The Griswolds

4. The Battle of Ellen Hill

5. Go For It

6. Get On The Bed

7. The F Word

8. You Can Tell Me Anything

9. Doofus

F) Tickets on Sale

In New York

Courtesy of Prana PR

14)  A Wicked Evening With the Wizard: 

Stephen Schwartz, Pops Orchestra & Friends 

It is a musical evening with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz—the creative force behind the music of Broadway show and movie, Wicked—celebrating Schwartz’ extraordinary career, which spans over five decades and includes some of the most beloved Broadway and Hollywood musicals. 

This special evening features a symphonic tribute to Wicked's remarkable 22 years on Broadway and the upcoming film, Wicked: For Good.

Accompanied by a twelve-piece pops orchestra, a lineup of talented stars to be announced will perform cherished selections from Schwartz’s acclaimed works, including Godspell, *Pippin*, *Wicked*, and much more. Prepare to be enchanted by the gravity-defying music of this legendary songwriter. 

NJPAC (Prudential Hall, One Center St., Newark)

12/21 7:30 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit NJPAC.org, call 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or by visit the NJPAC Box Office.

G) What Else is Happening

In New Jersey

Courtesy of Kelsey Theatre

15) Kelsey Theatre Upcoming Event: 

Wicked Sing Along

Wicked , (Part I) the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

But, Theater to Go adds an additional cast member – you!  In a tornado of audience participation activities, you will receive a goody bag and be guided by our hosts to Play Along with the movie.  Come in costume (of course!) and demonstrate your magic on the Trivia Contest. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.purplepass.com/events/318795-wicked-interactive-movie-event-nov-15th-2025

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16) NJPAC Upcoming Events

John Fogerty

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM

As the founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty's career spans over 50 years and he is celebrated as one of the most influential musicians in rock history. He is the writer, singer, and producer of numerous classic hits, including "Born on the Bayou," "Green River," "Proud Mary," and "Bad Moon Rising." Fogerty is a Grammy winner who has been recognized as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists, 100 Greatest Songwriters, and 100 Greatest Singers by Rolling Stone.

Men's Health Event

Monday, November 17, 2025

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Inspired by Movember — a global movement that encourages mustache-growing to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention and early detection of prostate and testicular cancers — the conversation will focus on the importance of early detection and healthy lifestyles for men.

The conversation will be moderated by Marcus Randolph, President and Chief Executive Officer of INVEST NEWARK. Featured panelists include Dr. Jose R. Bustillo, an internal medicine physician; Kid Capri, GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and hip hop legend; Mark Comesañas, Executive Director, My Brother’s Keeper; and Albert King, retired member of the NBA who played for four teams including the New Jersey Nets.  

The evening will include blood pressure, colon cancer and other health screenings, plus useful resources from 50 Commerce Dental Center, AARP, Brick City Run, Clara Maass Medical Center, LivFit Fitness and RWJBarnabas Health. 
  
In partnership with Dodge Poetry, the program will open with a performance by Paul LaTorre, aka Paul con Queso, a published poet and member of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe who uses verse as a means for activism around mental health and social justice.

For more information about these or other upcoming events at NJPAC or to purchase tickets, visit www.njpac.org

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In New York

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

17) 92NY Harkness Dance Center Presents 

Hélène Simoneau Danse: Late Bloomer

 

World Premiere

 

In Person 

November 14 & 15, 2025 at 7 PM

Harkness Dance Center at 92NY presents the world premiere of Late Bloomer by French-Canadian choreographer Hélène Simoneau. Late Bloomer explores the complexities of human belonging and connection, examining how we show up for each other, the responsibility of the bystander, and the consequences of being socially cast aside.

 

In collaboration with award-winning composer Angélica Negrón, dramaturg Melanie George, costume designer Quinn Czejkowski, and lighting designer David Ferri, Simoneau and her ensemble of dancers explore group dynamics in society, asking: How is belonging connected to survival? What separates true belonging from merely fitting in?

 

Simoneau uses movement to reflect both on the ways we relate to each other as a community as well as the ways we fail each other, taking what is typically unspoken in social dynamics and putting it into physical language.

 

Part of Women Move the World, 92NY’s 2025/26 Harkness Mainstage Series, Late Bloomer asks us to reckon with our complicity — not just in who is excluded, but in the choices, silences, and systems that allow that exclusion to happen.

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18) AN AXEMAS STORY

 

A SPECIAL CONCERT PRESENTATION OF

A BLOODY NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL

 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13

AT 12PM & 3PM

AT CAM STUDIOS

After multiple sold-out runs across the country, the cult-hit musical An Axemas Story returns to New York this holiday season with two special concert presentations. Produced by Kyle Mazer / Cartwheel Theatricals and executive produced by Mix and Match Productions, both presentations will take place on Thursday November 13, 2025, at 12pm and 3pm at CAM Studios (115 West 45th Street, Suite 603). 

 

Part Christmas special, part 80s slasher, and entirely unhinged, An Axemas Story is a bloody new musical about Grandpa, his granddaughter, and the year the trees of Tree Town mysteriously started disappearing. It’s a gloriously ridiculous send-up of capitalism, Christmas, and the religious right—packed with puns, nostalgia, and enough sap to flood the North Pole.

To RSVP, email anaxemasstory@gmail.com. ‘Tis the season, right? 

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Courtesy of Pascal Nadon Communications

19) AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS REQUIEM AND REVELATION

AT NEW YORK CITY’S ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH

ON NOVEMBER 13

Music Director Leon Botstein conducts the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in a program of sacred works at St. Bartholomew’s Church—the venue where ASO founder and conductor Leopold Stokowski began his U.S. music career—on Thursday, November 13 at 8 PM. Maestro Botstein will give an illuminating pre-concert talk at 7 PM. The second of five full-orchestra performances this season, the evening presents seldom-heard scores of sacred music by Peter Cornelius (a U.S. premiere) and Luigi Cherubini, two composers who were mostly known for their stage and opera works. 

The four vocal soloists—all featuring credentials with The Metropolitan Opera—include soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer, who appears in Turandot at the Met this season, and mezzo-soprano Krysty Swann, with a voice described by the Washington Post as “an instrument of immense power, natural beauty of tone and luscious legato line.” Also in the spotlight is tenor Eric Taylor, making his Met Opera stage debut in The Magic Flute; and bass Harold Wilson, a performer of more than 30 major roles at Deutsche Oper Berlin, who recently sang in Aida at the Met.

Requiem and Revelation

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Ave.

Pre-concert Talk at 7PM

Concert at 8PM

American Symphony Orchestra

Leon Botstein, conductor

Wendy Bryn Harmer, soprano 

Krysty Swann, mezzo-soprano

Eric Taylor, tenor

Harold Wilson, bass

Bard Festival Chorale

James Bagwell, Music Director of the Bard Festival Chorale

Peter Cornelius: Stabat Mater (U.S. Premiere)

Luigi Cherubini: Requiem in C minor

Tickets available at americansymphony.org.

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20) BAMKids Upcoming Event

Best of BAMKids Film Festival

Saturday, November 15, at 11AM

Ages 6-8
Runtime: 78 min
Stories of friendship, generosity, and imagination featuring standout selections from this year’s festival, including Sockz Studio’s The Lab Rat and Hoofs on Skates.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bam.org/best-of-bamkids-film-festival

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Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

21) CUNY Dance Initiative Announces

Jeevika Bhat in the World Premiere of

“Clothesline”

Presented by

Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts

November 13 & 14 at 7:30pm

Aaron Davis Hall, NYC

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY college campuses, announces the world premiere of Clothesline by Jeevika Bhat on November 13 & 14 at 7:30pm at Aaron Davis Hall at City College (129 Convent Ave at West 135th Street, NYC). General admission is $20, with student and senior tickets available for $15. Get tickets at: www.ccny.cuny.edu/ldcpa/events Choreographed by Jeevika Bhat, Clothesline is a contemporary Indian dance story, told from the perspective of a sari that is passed down through generations of Karnataka women. Exploring themes of home, heritage, and identity, the piece asks "how does culture fade with each wash?" XXX 22) It’s A Spellbinding Sequel as Ellen’s Stardust Diner Brings Back “Wicked Wednesday” Ahead of Part Two World Premiere   On Wednesday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m., the iconic diner is casting a spell over Times Square with shakes, songs, and Stardust magic, as fans gear up for the highly anticipated “Wicked: For Good” movie premiere. Ellen’s Stardust Diner is bringing back the mega-Popular “Wicked Wednesday” on Wednesday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m., just in time for the premiere of “Wicked: For Good” on Friday, November 21. The Stardusters, Ellen’s world-famous singing waitstaff, will be decked out in Wicked-inspired pink and green, channeling their inner Elphaba and Glinda as they bring the beloved musical’s songs to life.  Starduster Kayleigh Marie Brennan will perform in full costume as Elphaba alongside Starduster Shannen Doyle   performing as Glinda. From the showstopping “Defying Gravity” to other classic tunes like “The Wizard and I,” the Stardusters are set to conjure up an enchanting show. Adding to the magic, Ellen’s is serving up two limited-edition shakes ($18) inspired by Oz’s iconic witches. Available from Wednesday, November 19 through Sunday, November 23, guests will have the choice between an Elphaba Green Shake or Glinda Pink Shake. The question remains….witch shake will you choose?  If you missed the train to Oz, fear not! Ellen’s Stardust Diner will be keeping the magic going all weekend long right in the heart of Times Square with “Wicked Weekend” performances to celebrate the film’s part two premiere. Ellen’s Stardust Diner is open 365 days a year from 7 am to midnight, including all major holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. For more information, visit www.ellensstardustdiner.com or follow the diner on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.    XXX 23) Events Celebrating Hirschfeld's Sondheim

November 11

MEET DAVID LEOPOLD, THE AUTHOR OF HIRSCHFELD’S SONDHEIM

at the Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825

Free Talk is on November 11 at 6:30PM

David Leopold, Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation and prolific author of books and articles on the creative arts will present an illustrated talk about the celebrated Broadway caricaturist Al Hirschfeld and his drawings of Stephen Sondheim and his musicals and films. www.frenchtownbookshop.com/events

December 1

Evening Conversation: HIRSCHFELD’S SONDHEIM

at the National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003

Free Discussion (with reservation) is on December 1 at 7PM

David Leopold in conversation with Bill Goldstein, the founding editor of the books website of The New York Times and book reviewer on NBC's "Weekend Today in New York,” about Hirschfeld’s Sondheim along with a mini-Sondheim concert with cabaret stalwarts, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano. www.nacnyc.org

December 4

Presentation of the “HIRSCHFELD CENTURY”

at Temple Israel, 112 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021

Presentation is on December 4 at 7PM

A multimedia tour of the Hirschfeld Century, an 82-year era in which Al Hirschfeld both recorded and defined so much of popular culture, especially through his drawings of productions on Broadway and in Hollywood. He was there at the birth of television and captured its first half-century. He recorded more popular music than any MP3, CD, LP, or wax cylinder ever did. His drawings of dance are among his most accomplished works. This illustrated talk will show rarely seen images as well as old favorites, and highlight images in Hirschfeld’s Sondheim. www.tinyc.org

Details about these, and more events celebrating the launch of the new book, will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit www.AlHirschfeldFoundation.org.

 

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24) L'Alliance New York Upcoming Performances

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

L’Alliance New York and

the Chocolate Factory Theater (CFT)

Announce the North American Premiere of

Blast!

2025 Crossing The Line Festival

November 12-14, 2025 at 7pm

L’Alliance New York announces the North American Premiere of Blast! in association with CFT as part of the 2025 Crossing The Line Festival from November 12-14, 2025 at 7 PM. The performances take place at the Chocolate Factory Theater, 38-33 24th Street, Astoria, NY, 11101. Tickets start at $15 and are available here.

In her solo performance Blast!, Ruth Childs crafts a choreographed dialogue with the percussive sound design of Stéphane Vecchione, weaving its rhythms and ruptures together with movement into a choreographic circle. Drawing from her observations of how humans express themselves, Childs confronts and interacts with representations of bodies that embody a terrible violence. What sounds, expressions, and words emerge from these bodies? Are they storytelling, ballad, poetry, or nonsense?

Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR

L’Alliance New York Announces

The North American Premiere of

Coquilles

2025 Crossing The Line Festival

November 15, 2025 at 11:30AM & 3PM

L’Alliance New York is proud to announce the upcoming North American premiere production of Coquilles as part of the 2025 Crossing The Line Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30AM and 3PM. The performance takes place at the Le Skyroom, L'Alliance New York, 22 East 60th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10022.

Tickets start at $15. For more information and to reserve tickets, click here.

Created for audiences as young as one year old, this rousing piece for two dancers crafts a graceful, accessible story of contrasting physicality, shared language, and connection across difference. Choreographer Amala Dianor got his start in the hip-hop battle scene and brings that energy to this thrilling interplay of street-influenced movement and balletic form, incorporating props and costumes that riff playfully on the natural world.

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25) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events

From the mind of the legendary Nona Hendryx, The InBETWEEN Music & Tech kicks off at the David Rubenstein Atrium with Convergence: Art, Technology, Science, Humanities (November 13). Exploring the intersection of the arts and technology with both a musical jam session and panel discussion, Hendryx is joined by technological pioneer Jaron Lanier, Grammy Award-winning drummer Will Calhoun, theoretical physicist and professional jazz saxophonist Stephon Alexander, multi-genre composer Melvin Gibbs, experimental hip hop musician DJ Spooky, and multi-instrumentalist educator LaFrae Sci.

The Art of Wellbeing returns to Lincoln Center with an interactive workshop exploring our connections to both self and community, Collective Singing and the Alexander Technique (November 13). Presented in collaboration with New York-Presbyterian, Alexander Technique master teacher at The Juilliard School Lori Schiff guides this uplifting journey in an exploration of alignment, connection, and human thriving.

A staged concert of Tony Award-winning Jeanine Tesori's acclaimed contemporary opera Blue, in collaboration with Lincoln Center Theater and the Metropolitan Opera (November 15). A powerful exploration of race and identity, the work features music by Tesori, with direction and a libretto from the renowned Tazewell Thompson.

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26) PROSPECT MUSICAL

in assocation with

NEW YORK THEATRE BARN

presents

AN IGNITE CONCERT OF

“SONGS FOR HANDS ON A THURSDAY”

A THEATRICAL SONG CYCLE

WITH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

NOVEMBER 15th & 16th AT 7PM

AT BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Prospect Musicals (Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director / Melissa Huber, Managing Director) will present the IGNITE Concert premiere of composer Jay Alan Zimmerman's new theatrical song cycle Songs for Hands on a Thursday, adapted from the poetry of two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, playwright Sarah Ruhl. Performances will take place at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Avenue, NYC) on Saturday, November 15 at 7:00pm, and on Sunday, November 16 at 7:00pm. The performance is open captioned for accessibility.

In Songs for Hands on a Thursday, through lush harmonies and evocative language, including American Sign Language (ASL), we follow the transformative journey of a young woman as she navigates the darkness of her Deaf father’s impending death, and discovers the light of new love. An ensemble of singers, signers, and musicians come together to create a striking and multi-layered experience of this world premiere score by Deaf composer Jay Alan Zimmerman, with words adapted from Sarah Ruhl’s “44 Poems For You.”

Tickets are on sale at www.ProspectMusicals.org. 

Baruch PAC is located at 55 Lexington Avenue, with entrance on East 25th Street between Lexington & 3rd Avenues, in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, and is easily accessible via the R/W or the 6 train to 23rd Street.

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27) United Solo Festival Upcoming Events

Backwards, Forwards, Back

Friday, November 14, 2005 7:00 PM

Haunted by what he’s done in the name of our country, a Vet returning home tries to repair his relationship with his sister and build bonds with his niece and nephew. As a result of an incident at a county fair where his PTSD returns in full scary force, he’s about to lose his family and any hope for a better future. When his doctor recommends Virtual Reality therapy he hesitates. How can he be a Soldier-Strong and need this kind of help? The desire to rebuild his family overpowers the naysayers in his head. Could the treatment move him towards healing? 

The Longer My Mother is Dead The More I Like Her

Saturday November 15, 2025 8:30 PM

Friday November 21, 2025 8:30 PM 

A story of love, loss, and liberation, THE LONGER MY MOTHER IS DEAD, THE MORE I LIKE HER reminds us that sometimes, healing begins in hindsight—and laughter can be the most radical act of forgiveness. 

For more information or to purchase tickets to these or other United Solo Festival events, go to unitedsolo.org.

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In Pennsylvania

28) Philadelphia Area Wicked Themed Events

Philadelphia is ready to celebrate the most anticipated movie release of the year with Wicked: For Good, opening nationwide on Friday, November 21st. Local restaurants, bars, and organizations are rolling out the green carpet with themed menus, drag brunches, dazzling desserts, and a charity night worthy of Glinda herself. In Fishtown on November 23, 2025, the viral sensation Journey to Oz Drag Brunch returns to Evil Genius Beer Company, featuring Philly and Delaware’s fiercest queens, over-the-top performances, sing-along numbers, and special Wicked collaborations. In Northern Liberties now through December, Madison K Cookies is baking up a spellbinding collection of Wicked-themed cookies, cupcakes, and cakes — each hand-designed with shimmering pinks, greens, and glitter inspired by the movie’s beloved characters. In Old City on Novemeber 23, 2025, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti transforms into an Emerald City dreamscape for their Wicked Vibe Brunch. Guests can expect themed photo ops, DJ sets, props, and cocktails inspired by Glinda and Elphaba. On North Broad on November 8, 2025, Action Wellness celebrates the 30th Anniversary of GayBINGO with a special Wicked: For Good edition and Holiday Toy Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring toy donations, wear their best pink and green accessories, and enjoy a night of laughter, prizes, and goodwill. Each experience offers a uniquely “Wicked” way to celebrate the magic of friendship, empowerment, and standing up for what’s right 0 just in time for the movie that’s already casting a spell across the country.

1) Wicked Cookies, Cupcakes, Cookie Cakes and Cake Forms
Madison K Cookies
800 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Now through December

Madison K Cookies, Philly's own wizard of over-the-top themed sweets, is casting a sugary spell with her Wicked-ly good collection to celebrate the movie release. Whether you sparkle in pink like Glinda the Good or go bold and green like Elphaba, there’s a treat in every shade of Oz. Each cookie is handmade by Madison herself - by hand - no spells require. Each features dazzling designs inspired by the beloved characters, enchanting sets, and the world of Oz itself. Choose your magic: cookies, cupcakes, cookie cakes, or full-on cake creations worthy of the Emerald City! Visit madisonkcookies dot com to place your order and remember, when it comes to custom creations, “it’s not just about defying gravity… it’s about defying ordinary.” Ask about custom cake, cookie and cupcake ideas - no idea is too big or small.  

2) Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! & Holiday Toy Drive
Saturday, November 8, 2025
You will be changed!
Congregation Rodeph Shalom (615 N Broad St.)
6:00pm Doors; 7:00pm Bingo
$50 each
actionwellness dot org/special-events/

Get ready for the most dazzling GayBINGO of them all as Action Wellness touches down in the Emerald City for Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! & Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, November 8, 2025. GayBINGO! raises money for programs and services of Action Wellness. Each event features an over-the-top performance by the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs). Game hosts Carlotta Ttendant and Stella D’oro then make their grand entrance to guide the audience through this fabulous journey. During the games, look for sponsors and community leaders to participate on stage by calling the bingo numbers and sharing their stories. At intermission, look for the BVD's to take the floor for theme musical numbers. For November, look for performances, music, decor and vibes to celebrate the movie release, and just know: You will be changed!

For GayBINGO's 30th Anniversary season, GayBINGO! returns to Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia. Doors open at 6:00pm. Bingo starts at 7:00pm with an over-the-top performance by the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs). Game hosts Carlotta Ttendant and Stella D’oro then make their grand entrance to guide the audience through this fabulous journey.

Tickets for the new season are $50 each. Starting with this season, tickets are available directly on the Action Wellness website at actionwellness (DOT) org/special-events/ Please bookmark, share and save the new website. Table sponsorships and group packages are available by calling 215-981-3323. For more information and event previews, please follow @actionwellnessphl on social media.

3) Journey to Oz Drag Brunch
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Doors 11:00am, Show 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Starting Price: $20 per person

Journey to Oz Drag Brunch is back on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Evil Genius Beer Company at 1727 N. Front Street, with doors opening at 11:00am. This is going to be one wicked awesome brunch. So put on your best pair of ruby slippers and get ready to party with Philly's hottest Drag Queens! Evil Genius Beer Company brings back one of their biggest drag brunches of the entire year - get your tickets before they sell out.

Celebrate Wicked with a brunch extravaganza with Philly's best drag queens in full costume performing all your favorite hits - and make sure you come ready to sing along. Look for special solo, duo and group performances, with some of the best costumes of the year. Audience is encouraged to dress in theme as well. Come hungry for Evil Genius Beer Company's new brunch menu including new brunch drinks plus their famous beer offerings.

Tickets are on sale now for $20 and up at ticketleap dot events/events/evil-genius-beer-company

4) Wicked and Oz Vibe Brunch
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
212 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Sunday, November 23, 2025
11:30am to 2:30pm

Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti continues popular theme “vibe” brunches with a special Wicked and Wizard of Oz themed brunch just in time for the second movie! All themed brunches will run from 11:30am and 2:30pm, and exclusive themed cocktails, selfie and photo stations, food features and brunch tunes with a twist. The newly renovated lobby will be transformed into a scene out from the Emerald City with a 20-foot long yellow brick road, full size movie cut-outs and a special backdrop perfect for selfies and photos. Special Oz themed cocktails will be pouring at the bar and DJ will be spinning a special Emerald City mix. From the kitchen, look for brunch dishes like French Toast with Grand Marnier and Berries, Belgian Waffles with Vanilla Bean Gelato and Mixed Berries, Sausage and Peppers Skillet, Brunch Burger, Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Zucchini Frittata, Lobster Skillet, Zucchini Crabcake and more.  Click your ruby red slippers, wear your favorite Oz inspired costume, clothing and/or accessories, and invite your squad down the yellow brick road.  There's a table waiting for you somewhere over the rainbow - and right here in Old City.

Wicked Brunch Specials

Food:
The Emerald Omelet:   spinach, tomato, fontina, Positano salad  $16
Pretty in Pink Cannoli:   strawberry cannoli:   house made cannoli cream, fresh strawberry  $10

Cocktails:

The Wizard and I
gin, cucumber syrup, midori, lime, tonic

A spellbinding blend of gin, cool cucumber syrup, and vibrant Midori, brightened with fresh lime and finished with a splash of tonic. Refreshing, green, and just a little magical.

Look! It’s Glinda!
vodka, raspberry/hibiscus syrup, lemon, sparkling rosé

A sparkling showstopper of vodka, raspberry-hibiscus syrup, and fresh lemon, topped with bubbly rosé. Sweet, bright, and perfectly pink – just like Glinda herself.

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
mezcal, creme de violette, limoncello, dry vermouth

Smoky mezcal meets the floral notes of crème de violette, brightened with limoncello and balanced by dry vermouth. Bold, unexpected, and a little otherworldly.

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

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