A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
1) Gaslight
2) Muleheaded
In New York
3) Ai Yah Goy Vey!
4) Anonymous
5) Echo Glass
6) The Fabulist Tales from the Hearth
7) Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler
8) Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off
9) The Ladder
10) Manon!
11) Newsies
12) The Unknown
13) The Waterfall
B) Cast Changes
In New York
14) Death Becomes Her
C) Classes
In New Jersey
15) McCarter Theatre Center Teen Conservatory Program
D) Closing
In New York
16) Hell's Kitchen
E) Concerts
In New Jersey
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/1
17) Big Beat Big Band at the Thaw Music Festival
Centenary Stage Co. 1/25
In New York
18) American Symphony Orchestra Presents Forging An American Musical Identity
Carnegie Hall 1/30
19) Charles Strouse Tribute Cabarets
at Don't Tell Mama 1/27 & 1/30
20) Crossroads Concerts Series
New York Irish Center Through June
F) Festival
In Pennsylvania
21) Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl
G) Season Announcement
In Massachusetts
22) The Cape Playhouse
H) Tickets on Sale
In New York
23) Cats: The Jellicle Ball Runaway Seating
I) What Else is Happening
24) A.C.T. of CT Accepting Applications for 2026 Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowships
25) A Pitch from Satchel Paige
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall 2/2
26) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Standing Down Straight & Swing Dance Workshops
2/2
27) Brooklyn Children's Museum Celebrates Tu Bishvat
2/1
28) Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway Partners with Oyamel NYC for
Exclusive Chan Chan Taco
29) Just Desserts Baker's Schedule
30) Lincoln Center Upcoming Event:
Contested Sites of Memory
31) Na-Ni Chen Celebrates the Year of the Horse
Kupferberg Center for the Arts 2/1
32) Works & Process Presents Cats: The Jellicle Ball
In Pennsylvania
33) Bucks County Playhouse Upcoming Event:
The Everly Brothers Experience 1/31 & 2/1
A) Beginning Performances
In New Jersey
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1) Gaslight
We’ve all heard of gaslighting – well it was originated in the immortal 1944 movie starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer! In this stunning play you’ll be steeped in a world where trust is a fragile illusion, one woman's reality is blurred by the darkness of manipulation. As secrets unravel and shadows deepen, will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Experience the gripping psychological thriller 'Gaslight'—where every whisper holds a secret and every glance reveals a lie.
Kelsey Theatre (1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor)
1/30 - 2/8
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2) Muleheaded
In Muleheaded, Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes team up to write a Broadway play—but artistic dreams give way to betrayal, ego, and heartbreak. Set during the Harlem Renaissance and inspired by true events, this sharp, soulful drama explores the fragility of friendship, the weight of ambition, and what happens when the dream is deferred.
Mill Hill Playhouse (205 E. Front St., Trenton_
1/29 - 2/16
In New York
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3) Ai Yah Goy Vey!
In Ai Yah Goy Vey!, a country bumpkin delivers Chinese takeout food in New York City’s diverse neighborhoods while seeking his long-lost Papa who dumped his Chinese Opera diva-Mama. Colorful characters offer clues in a “Looney Tunes” whodunit that combines standup comedy, musical theatre, dance, opera and puppetry. By playing on cultural similarities, the show shatters absurd assumptions to celebrate the diversity and one-ness of the human race.
Mezzanine Theatre - A.R.T. New York (502 W. 53rd St.)
1/29 - 3/1
Opening Night 2/8
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4) Anonymous
This deeply intimate play brings you front and center to witness an addiction support group. When support group leader Charlie is a no-show, a nervous Richard steps up to take control. Addiction, hope and sobriety are all at stake when the group must face their biggest threat so far - a challenge from within. Anonymous is a truly unique theater experience: the audience sits in the circle with the actors and experiences first hand what the characters are going through.
Spit & Vigor Tiny Baby Black Box Theater (115 MacDougal St.)
1/29 -2/28
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
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5) Echo Glass
Together, dance and music in Echo Glass invite audiences to listen with their bodies, feel movement as resonance, and consider alternative ways of perceiving space, relationship, and presence—marking a 50-year commitment to experimentation, collaboration, and embodied inquiry.
Echo Glass was developed through an ongoing collaboration between composer Concetta Abbate and Wendy Osserman Dance Company and is presented on the occasion of the company’s 50th anniversary. Choreographed by Osserman in collaboration with dancers Cori Kresge and Hui Wang Zhang, the work brings movement and live music into close, reciprocal relation, with each shaping the structure, timing, and texture of the other.
The live score, composed and performed by Abbate with vocalists Jimmy Kraft, Judette Elliston, and Damon Hankoff, draws inspiration from echolocation techniques and from the ways partially sighted individuals experience the world through hearing and vibrational touch as primary senses. The music explores sound as a spatial and perceptual force—resonating through bodies, architecture, and atmosphere—and operates not as accompaniment but as an active presence within the performance.
Danspace Project St. Mark's Church (131 E. 10th St.)
2/5 - 2/7
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ci.ovationtix.com/2742/production/1258698?performanceId=11726817
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6) The Fabulist Tales from the Hearth
Settle in with a cup of tea by the fire as we gather ’round a reclusive adventurer’s cabin, where he shares stories from a life of daring exploits—all brought to life through the magic of puppetry. Rod puppets, shadows, hand puppets, and more come together in this original production, devised and performed by CO_LAB’s Act III Puppetry ensemble. Gather 'round the hearth with us at wild project and let these incredible tales carry you somewhere new.
wild project (195 E. 3rd St.)
1/30 - 2/1
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thewildproject.org.
7) Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler
Based on a remarkable true story, Hans Litten centers on the brilliant young Jewish lawyer who, in 1931, did the seemingly impossible: he called Adolf Hitler to the witness stand and publicly exposed the future dictator’s embrace of political violence, two years before Hitler rose to power. It remains one of the most audacious legal confrontations of the 20th century.
The play moves from the charged atmosphere of Berlin courtrooms to the brutal reality of Nazi concentration camps, tracing Litten’s unwavering commitment to justice, reason, and human dignity. Refusing to remain silent in the face of rising authoritarianism, Litten risks and ultimately sacrifices his life for the rule of law.
Theatre Row, Theatre 5 (410 W. 42nd St.)
1/30 -2/5
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hanslittenplay.com
8) Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off
In JUST DESSERTS: A Musical Bake-Off, we meet a variety of contestants: A determined young woman dreaming of opening her own bakery. A twice-divorced nail technician who wants to fit in with her new boyfriend’s circle of friends. A shy school nurse who is torn between family obligations and a desire to participate. A mysterious man from Brooklyn who arouses suspicion about his past. And the reigning champion who disguises her ruthless drive to win with smiles and pleasantries. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get their Just Desserts?
AMT Theater(354 W. 45th St.)
1/30 - 2/22
Opening Night 2/1
9) The Ladder
The Ladder reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur as you’ve never seen it before, through fractured stories, competing truths, and the haunting aftermath of heroism itself. Big T enters the Labyrinth to slay the monster and free his people, but what unfolds is not a tale of clean victory. Instead, the play unravels how legends are built: through omission, manipulation, and the silencing of those whose stories complicate the triumph
IRT Theater (154 W. Christopher St.)
1/31 - 2/15
Opening 2/2
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10) Manon!
Heartbeat takes a radically new approach to Massenet's 1884 French opera, envisioning it as a musical sung entirely in English. The saucy production is directed by Obie Award-winning director Rory Pelsue (NYT Critic’s Pick The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, Pulitzer Prize finalist Circle Jerk) and is adapted by Pelsue and Heartbeat's Artistic Director Jacob Ashworth. Heartbeat's Music Director Dan Schlosberg, known for his "ingenious" arrangements of the classics (The Wall Street Journal), channels Rodgers and Hammerstein in his luscious new arrangements. Choreography is by Sara Gettelfinger (Broadway's Water for Elephants, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), while a glittering cast of opera-savvy Broadway voices bring an entirely new sound to Heartbeat Opera.
The Space at Irondale (85 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn)
1/27 - 2/8
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11) Newsies
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage “newsies.” When powerful publishing titans raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village (34 W. Main St., Babylon)
1/29 - 3/22
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12) The Unknown
Desperate to cure his writer’s block, Elliott retreats to a remote cabin—only to discover he may not be alone. As the boundaries between his work and his life collapse, Elliott begins to question everything he knows. Is he writing a thriller? Living one? Both?
Studio Seaview (305 W. 43rd St.)
1/31 - 4/12
Opening Night 2/12
13) The Waterfall
Returning home to assist her mother after a hospitalization, Haitian-American Bean soon finds her confidence shaken by her mother’s idea of what her life should be. Stuck at home, with nowhere to run from her mother’s ideas of marriage, motherhood and malady, Bean must ask, “Do you know who you want to be? And are you brave enough to own it?” The Waterfall is an intimate and aching two-hander about the generational divides around family, womanhood and the idea of the American Dream. A co-production of WP Theater and Thrown Stone.
WP Theater (2162 Broadway)
1/31 - 3/1
Opening Night 2/15
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
B) Cast Changes
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In New York
14) Death Becomes Her
Betsy Wolfe joined the cast in the role of Madeline Ashton.
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for. After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity. Life’s a bitch and then you die. Or not!
Lunt Fontanne Theater (205 W. 46th St.)
C) Classes
In New Jersey
15) McCarter Theatre Center Teen Conservatory Program
McCarter Theatre Center announces the launch of its new Teen Conservatory, an immersive training program for teens ages 13–17 designed for young artists passionate about acting, storytelling, and expressive arts. Beginning this summer and continuing throughout the school year, the conservatory offers sustained, high-quality instruction that nurtures artistic growth in a joyful, uplifting, and deeply supportive environment.
Launching with a summer session, the Teen Conservatory features workshops led by working professionals from Broadway, television, film, and the wider entertainment industry. These guest artists bring real-world expertise and authentic insight into the rehearsal room, offering mentorship that deepens students’ understanding of both the artistic process and the profession itself. The first summer session runs June 22–July 3, with additional sessions continuing through August 28, followed by conservatory programming during the academic year.
To mark the introduction of the Teen Conservatory, McCarter will offer two spring masterclasses for teens, providing early opportunities to engage with professional artists and gain real-world insight into the performing arts. On Monday, February 9, from 5–7 p.m., McCarter presents a Musical Theatre Intensive featuring Broadway performer Michael Schimmele. A second masterclass, Industry Insights: Casting Workshop, takes place on Sunday, April 12, from 1–3 p.m., led by renowned casting director Daryl Eisenberg.
Daily training follows a conservatory-style schedule led by experienced McCarter Teaching Artists. Students develop skills in acting techniques, character development, script analysis, vocal clarity and expressive confidence, movement and physical storytelling, ensemble collaboration, and rehearsal discipline.
D) Closing
In New York
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16) Hell's Kitchen
Inspired by 17-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys’ own experiences growing up in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood adjacent to the Broadway theatre district, HELL’S KITCHEN centers a story, a sound and a community often underrepresented on the mainstream stage. Through the coming-of-age story of Ali, the musical celebrates the diversity of New York, the power of mentorship, the discovery of young talent and the power of community, with a cast and audiences reflective of the cultural makeup of the city it portrays.
Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th St.)
Closing 2/22
E) Concerts
In New Jersey
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/1
17) Big Beat Big Band at the Thaw Music Festival
Since its formation in 2014, Big Beat Big Band has been driven by a singular goal: creating music that sounds good and feels good. Infusing the classic big band format with modern influences from funk, jazz, and R&B, the ensemble delivers a fresh, vibrant sound that honors tradition while pushing creative boundaries.
Sitnik Theatre at Lackland Performing Arts Center at Centenary University
(715 Grand Ave.)
January 25 at 2:00 PM
In New York
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18) American Symphony Orchestra Presents
Forging An American Musical Identity
The program begins with two works of celebration: American composer Dudley Buck’s Festival Overture, a seven-minute piece for full orchestra, was written in 1879 to celebrate Independence Day and is based on the melody of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which the composer called the “American National Air.” He was for many years organist, choirmaster, and assistant conductor of the Theodore Thomas Orchestra in New York. The premiere of Richard Wagner’s American Centennial March was specially commissioned from the famed German opera composer for the Declaration of Independence’s centennial celebration in 1876 in Philadelphia. President and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant were in attendance, although Wagner was not. Also featured on the program are three spirituals arranged and orchestrated by innovative composer Harry T. Burleigh: “Go down, Moses,” “Behold that Star,” and “Swing low, sweet chariot.” America’s first prominent Black composer, Burleigh’s legacy is honored here for his important influence and major contributions to American concert music and the history of American art song. The concert’s centerpiece is George Bristow’s massive “Niagara Symphony” in its first performance since the work’s 1898 world premiere, performed by the Manuscript Society at Carnegie Hall. The choral symphony was inspired by poet Charles Walker Lord’s verses on Niagara Falls.
Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorim/Perleman Stage (W. 57th St. & 7th Ave.)
1/30
Pre-concert Talk 7:00 PM
Concert 8:00 PM
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Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh (Love Quirks, Malka) will present 2 Charles Strouse Tribute Cabarets.to celebrate the Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist who passed away last year.
Don't Tell Mama (343 W. 46th St.)
1/27 & 1/28
Tuesday January 27th at 7PM Line Up: Ernest Barzaga, Sarah Baumgarten, Delilah Jane Dunn, Veronica Gilligan, Colleen Griffith, Michael I. Haber, Brynn Hofmeister, Joshua Honoré, Alice Jeanette Lambert, Terence Law, Sydnie Jaye Meyers, Meredith Julia Muirhead, Nana Nakagawa, Riley Neal, Kaleb Sells, Liza Suzanna, and Jessicah Terrill
Friday, January 30th at 7PM Line Up: Avital Asuleen, Ernest Barzaga, Elizabeth Bedley, Beth Conley, Constance Currier, Daniel Currier, Kari Ergmann, Marc Estrada, Kirsten Freimann, Courtney Giovinazzo, Arianna Guerreiro, Miriam Kushel, Kayla Marvin, Ally O’Brien, Kendra Obrycki, Amy Santoso, Alex Swanenburg, and Liza Suzanna
The show has a $21 cover and $20 minimum, which must include 2 drinks and is cash only.
For more information or to purchase tickets, see links below:
20) Crossroads Concerts Series
The NY Irish Center’s crowd-pleasing “Crossroads Concerts,” a world music series blending and juxtaposing Irish folk traditions with music from many other cultures, kicks off the new year this month.
Curated by the ethnomusicologist and educator Colin Harte, the 6-concert series launches on Thursday January 29 at 7pm and runs to June. The featured fusions are Irish- Southern Italian-Sicilian (Jan 29); Irish-Turkish (Feb 26); Irish Sene-Gambian (Mar 26); Irish-Moroccan Gnawa (Apr 16); a special encore of Irish and Puerto Rican Bomba (May 28); Irish-Albanian (Jun 11).
All shows fall on Thursdays at 7pm. Starting with Irish- Southern Italian-Sicilian Fusion on January 2, featuring: Jerry O’Sullivan (uilleann pipes/ tin whistle), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán), David Marker (Sicilian/Calabrian bagpipes- zampogna, chitarra battente, tamburello, vocals) plus an Italian accompanist (tbd).
For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newyorkirishcnter.org
F) Festival
In Pennsylvania
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21) Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl
Bundle up and head on over to Manayunk for a frosty, fun-filled day at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Founders Brewing Company and Manayunk Development Corporation are teaming up to transform Main Street into a winter wonderland with 22+ ice sculptures and six live carving demonstrations by and Ice Sculpture Philly. Festivities also include Founders beer specials, a winter market, a kid’s moonbounce, a snowy igloo, a mobile gaming truck, food trucks, a chowder crawl, shopping deals and other cool surprises. The day starts with the Freeze Out Run by Philadelphia Runner and New Balance at 9:00am, followed by the Freeze Out main event from 11:00am to 4:00pm, followed by the 2026 MNYK Chowder Crawl from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Founders Philly Freeze Out is an open-street event, with activations located along Main Street, at Canal View Park and at the RichardsApex parking lot. Closed streets for this event will include Grape and Cotton streets. Founders Freeze Out is no charge to attend. MNYK Chowder Crawl tickets start at $18. Freeze Out Run is no charge to participate but advance registration is required. All other food, drink and shopping are pay-as-you-go. For event info, race registration and chowder crawl tickets, visit manayunk dot com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom
G) Season Announcement
In Massachusetts
22) The Cape Playhouse
The Cape Playhouse, the longest continuously operating summer
theater in the United States, announces its 2026 summer line-up, in advance of its centennial on July
4, 2027.
The season kicks off on June 3 with Nat Zegree’s MOZART TO POP CHART, a blockbuster theatrical event that explores and explodes the musical traditions that give contemporary music its beating
heart.
Next, Artistic Director, Eric Rosen will direct the Playhouse premiere of Stephen Sondheim classic, INTO THE WOODS - one of the most beloved musicals in the canon. Into the Woods evokes the classic Grimms Brothers fairy tales - Little Red, a baker and his wife, Jack and a certain beanstalk, and a certain princess with a lost slipper - and, with a brilliant score by our best composer, weaves a
story that is surprising, harrowing, and ultimately joyful.
In July, Playhouse audiences will experience a wild romp through the early 1960s with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical, directed by Meredith McDonough. The show takes us back to the post-war moment in which music led the way for a cultural transformation led by teenagers dancing the Madison.
In August, the beloved Broadway smash hit, MEAN GIRLS, Tina Fey’s genre
defining comedy about what some girls will do to fit in, and what happens when they break free. Mean Girls will be directed and choreographed by Playhouse favorite, Al Blackstone.
The summer season will conclude in September with the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical, THE 25 th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, directed by The Gilded Age’s Claybourne Elder. One of the funniest, most heart-warming musicals in recent memory, Spelling Bee takes us back to the world of hyper-competitive awkward adolescents vying for a dream - in a show that is pure musical-comedy heaven.
The Cape Playhouse 2026 summer season will run June 3 to September 19 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA – called “where Broadway goes to summer” by The New York Times.
H) Tickets on Sale
In New York
23) Cats: The Jellicle Ball Runaway Seating
Producers Michael Harrison and Mike Bosner recently announced that exclusive “Runway Seating” at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) are on sale now for the new Broadway production of the wildly acclaimed, award-winning CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
Welcome to the runway! Experience the most thrilling musical of the Spring in seats that will leave CATS fans gagged. Runway Seating, which brings audiences onto the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre to be immersed in the spectacle, are on sale now. Runway Seating is limited and is currently on sale through Saturday, June 6 with future dates to be released soon. For additional information about specific seating options, please visit www.catsthejellicleball.com.
All tickets, including Runway Seating, can be purchased at telecharge.com or by calling 212 239 6200.
I) What Else is Happening
In Connecticut
24) A.C.T. OF CT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
2026 POSTHUMOUS PRODIGY PRODUCTIONS FELLOWSHIP FOR MUSICIANS
A.C.T. of CT is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship Award, a prestigious initiative honoring the memory of the late Bryan Gallace of Southport, Connecticut. This fellowship, created in tribute to Bryan’s extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to music, provides a transformative opportunity for emerging musicians.
Bryan Gallace, a 2014 graduate of Fairfield Ludlowe High School and the Regional Center for the Arts, was a gifted musician whose passion for his craft was evident from an early age. As a senior at Berklee College of Music, pursuing a B.A. in Professional Music, Bryan’s promising career was tragically cut short at just 21 years
old. In addition to his musical brilliance, he was a passionate advocate for equality and justice.
The Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship was established by Caroline Kellen, a founding board member of A.C.T. of CT and a director of the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation.
Each year, the fellowship awards a one-time grant of $30,000 to a selected musician, empowering them to create and develop new musical works—across any genre—and further their professional growth.
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25) “A PITCH FROM SATCHEL PAIGE”
TO LEAD OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT
ZANKEL HALL AT CARNEGIE HALL
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Producer Gene Fisch Jr. announced that A Pitch From Satchel Paige, the solo show about the life of one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time, will lead off Black History Month at Carnegie Hall. The one-night-only special performance, starring Russell C. Holt as the legendary Paige, will take place at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Monday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Before there was a hit by Jackie Robinson, there was a Pitch from Satchel Paige. A Pitch From Satchel Paige is a solo play by Loren and Jim Keller that brings the audience face-to-face with one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time – and certainly one of the best storytellers. Paige's story is one of overcoming the hardships of poverty and bigotry through talent, humor, and determination. "Satch" weaves a tale of challenge, inequality, accomplishment, and change, using exciting baseball moments and historical events to tell his story.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
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26) Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Announces
Standing Down Straight® & Swing Dance Workshops
with Guest Artist Billy Siegenfeld
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30AM & 12PM
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces Standing Down Straight® and Swing Dance workshops with guest artist Billy Siegenfeld, scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30AM and 12PM, respectively, at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10013. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
Standing Down Straight® with Billy Siegenfeld | 10-11:30 a.m.
Standing Down Straight® (SDS) is a voice-and-movement training method developed by Billy Siegenfeld, founder of the theatre company Jump Rhythm®. This approach emphasizes gravity-directed relaxation, allowing individuals to do performative or everyday tasks with reduced strain and heightened efficiency—to find power in relaxation to prevent strain and injury.
Swing Dance Workshop with Billy Siegenfeld | 12-1:30 p.m.
This workshop explores swing dance through the lens of Standing Down Straight®—finding power in relaxation and letting gravity do the work. Instead of applying muscular force, you’ll practice releasing unnecessary tension, organizing around the skeleton, and allowing movement to happen with less effort and more ease.
Dancers and non-dancers alike are welcome in this workshop to learn simple swing rhythms and partner movement while applying gravity-directed alignment, shared momentum, and efficient use of energy. Through partner and group exercises, we’ll discover how Standing Down Straight® makes swing dancing feel more sustainable, connected, and joyful.
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27) Join Brooklyn Children's Museum to Celebrate Tu BiShvat, The New Year of Trees on Sunday, February 1
Families can learn about the Jewish holiday with engaging, hands-on and educational activities
Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) invites families to its annual celebration of Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, taking place on Sunday, February 1 together with The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life.
Throughout the day, interactive activities connect children to nature, Jewish culture, and environmental stewardship through hands-on learning experiences for all ages and backgrounds. Families can sample traditional Tu BiShvat fruits, join pop-up musical performances and music classes, create art with cyanotype printing in BCM's art studio, and explore Jewish herbalism traditions with Adamah.
Celebrate Tu BiShvat takes place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 1. Museum admission includes access to all activities. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $14 for grandparents, and free for children under one year old.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.brooklynkids.org/tu-bishvat
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28) BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway
Partners with Oyamel New York
The NYC Restaurant Has Released The “Chan Chan Taco”
Inspired by The Show
Oyamel, the NYC Mexican restaurant by chef and restauranteur José Andrés, has partnered with BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway to release the exclusive “Chan Chan Taco,” connecting the stage and the kitchen through a shared sense of tradition, artistry, and cultural storytelling. The Chan Chan taco is now available at the Hudson Yards restaurant and will be available through Saturday, February 28th.
Inspired by the rhythms and stories of Havana celebrated on stage in the hit musical, and taking inspiration from Cuba’s classic dish, ropa vieja, the Chan Chan Taco features arroz con habichuelas, crema de plátano, and cilantro, a nod to the foundational flavors of Cuban cooking, from slow-braised, deeply savory meats to comforting rice and beans balanced by subtle sweetness and freshness.
The dish kicks off a new series for the restaurant, that invites fellow chefs, restaurants, and creative partners to celebrate this beloved staple of Mexican cuisine. New collaborations will be announced on a rolling, monthly basis. Oyamel in New York City is a day-to-night destination tucked beneath the High Line serving classic street tacos, antojitos, ceviches, and shareable Mexican Fiestas made with fresh corn masa, alongside margaritas, mezcal cocktails, micheladas, aguas frescas, and a curated selection of Mexican beers and wines.
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29) JUST DESSERTS:
A Musical Bake-Off
Confirms Official Baker’s Schedule
for Off-Broadway Run
The Only NYC Production Pairing Live Musical Theater with Real Baked Goods from New York’s Iconic, Award-Winning, and Emerging Bakers
The producers of JUST DESSERTS: A Musical Bake-Off have announced the official baker’s schedule for the show’s upcoming Off-Broadway premiere, running January 30 through February 22, 2026 at AMT Theater (354 West 45th Street).
In a first-of-its-kind theatrical initiative, JUST DESSERTS: A Musical Bake-Off is the only show in New York City dedicated to celebrating the culinary arts of New York, pairing live musical performance with a rotating lineup of real Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westchester bakers. After every performance, one of the participating bakers will sell their signature creations directly to audiences, transforming each show into a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
While the characters onstage compete for the title of “Best Baker,” the production showcases a real-world roster spanning legendary institutions, television champions, neighborhood favorites, and the next generation of pastry professionals.
Participating bakers include Junior’s Cheesecake, David Burke’s Park Avenue Kitchen, Maury Rubin (founder of City Bakery), Amy’s Bread, Little Pie Company, Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, Angelina Bakery, Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, winners from CHOPPED and The Great American Baking Show, and students from the John Dewey High School Culinary Arts Program in Brooklyn.
Below is the full Baker’s Schedule.
Confirmed Baker’s Schedule
Fri, Jan 30 – 7:00 PM
Roni-Sue’s Chocolates
Sat, Jan 31 – 2:00 PM
Invictus Bakery
Sat, Jan 31 – 7:00 PM
Sweet Graffiti
Sun, Feb 1 – 3:00 PM
Atelier Ariana
Wed, Feb 4 – 2:00 PM
John Dewey High School Culinary Arts Program
Wed, Feb 4 – 7:00 PM
Maury Rubin (Founder, City Bakery)
Thu, Feb 5 – 7:00 PM
Eva Giannone from Bergdorf Goodman
Fri, Feb 6 – 7:00 PM
Kim Clarke — Winner, The Great American Baking Show
Sat, Feb 7 – 2:00 PM
Poppy’s
Sat, Feb 7 – 7:00 PM
Lisa Mendelson of LMM Baking Co.
Sun, Feb 8 – 3:00 PM
David Burke’s Park Avenue Kitchen
Wed, Feb 11 – 2:00 PM
Junior’s Cheesecake
Wed, Feb 11 – 7:00 PM
Alison Mahoney — The Singing Baker
Thu, Feb 12 – 7:00 PM
The Pastry Box
Fri, Feb 13 – 7:00 PM
Angelina Bakery
Sat, Feb 14 – 2:00 PM
Baked Love by Cristy
Sat, Feb 14 – 7:00 PM
Aux Petits Délices
Sun, Feb 15 – 3:00 PM
Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery
Wed, Feb 18 – 2:00 PM
Little Pie Company
Wed, Feb 18 – 7:00 PM
Mel Asseraf — Two-Time CHOPPED Winner
Thu, Feb 19 – 7:00 PM
Amy’s Bread
Fri, Feb 20 – 7:00 PM
Bear Donut
Sat, Feb 21 – 2:00 PM
MumsKitchens NYC
Sat, Feb 21 – 7:00 PM
Butter + Bow
Sun, Feb 22 – 3:00 PM
Aux Petits Délices
For more about JUST DESSERTS: A MUSICAL BAKEOFF, see #8 above to purchase tickets, visit hjustdesserts.ludus.com/index.php
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30) Lincoln Center
Upcoming Event
Contested Sites of Memory
Produced in collaboration with Shore Art Advisory, Lincoln Center presents renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems’s newest multimedia work, Contested Sites of Memory—a unique blend of live music, spoken word, and video art installation.
Alice Tully Hall (W. 65th St.)
January 29 -30
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31) Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Lunar New Year: Celebrating the Year of the Horse
at Kupferberg Center for the Arts
February 1, 2026 | 3PM
Colden Auditorium, 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing, NY, 11367
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, the renowned international touring dance company founded by Chinese American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen and now led by Artistic Director Greta Campo and Executive Director Andy Chiang, announced today that they will perform at the Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Ave, Flushing, NY, 11367. Tickets are $22, with discounts for students, seniors, Queens College students, and more, and can be purchased here.
Join for a spellbinding family dance performance and embrace the spirit of the Year of the Horse through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, blending ancient Chinese traditions with contemporary movement.
Kupferberg Center Program
Lion in the City
Choreography: Peiju Chien-Pott, Hip Hop Legends Kwikstep and Rokafella
Music: DJ KS360/Kwikstep, Henry Lee (Lion Dance Drum)
Dancers: Kathryn Taylor Esteban Santamaria, Caleb Baker
This exhilarating work brings a modern edge to the traditional Chinese New Year celebration. Commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), this unique version develops a dialogue between contemporary/Chinese movement and Hip-Hop, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the collaboration. The Lion Dance itself is a prayer for peace and harmony on earth, symbolized by a child playing freely with a ferocious beast.
Reverberation of Joy
Choreography: Zhongmei Li
Music: An excerpt of a new work by Angel Lam commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of theVirginia B. Toulmin Foundation to be premiered by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on February 7, 2026, at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA
Mongolian Harvest
Choreography: Lawrence Jin
Music: Chinese Traditional
Dancers: Lorenzo Guerrini, Caleb Baker, Sarah Botero, Yuchin “Kiki” Tseng, Kathryn Taylor, Madeleine Lee, Madelyn Sarver, Esteban Santamaria
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32) Works & Process Presents
CATS: The Jellicle Ball with
Bill Rauch, Omari Wiles, and Arturo Lyons
at Guggenheim New York
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7PM
Works & Process presents a preview of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, with Bill Rauch, Omari Wiles, and Arturo Lyons, set for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7PM at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10128. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
Broadway meets Runway! Performers from the wildly acclaimed, award-winning production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball present a sneak peek before the production ascends to Broadway in a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music, and electrifying ballroom choreography that the New York Times calls “a lightning strike that sets joy free!”
Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s worldwide phenomenon CATS is reimagined in a record-breaking, award-winning production that has left New York City purring. Directed by Obie Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with choreography by Obie Award winners and New York City Ballroom legends Omari Wiles (House of Oricci) and Arturo Lyons (House of Miyake-Mugler), CATS: The Jellicle Ball is the fiercest event of the season. Rauch, Wiles, and Lyons join a moderated discussion, and cast members perform excerpts.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball begins Broadway performances at the Broadhurst Theatre in March.
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33) “The Everly Brothers Experience”
Returns to Bucks County Playhouse
Appearing as part of the theater’s Visiting Artists Series, the Playhouse will present two performances — Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1 at 1:30 pm
By popular demand, “The Everly Brothers Experience” featuring the Zmed Brothers returns to Bucks County Playhouse for two performances on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. The concerts mark the fourth appearance of the acclaimed tribute at the Playhouse and are part of the theater’s Visiting Artists Series.
Created by brothers Zach and Dylan Zmed, “The Everly Brothers Experience” celebrates the music and legacy of Don and Phil Everly, whose close-harmony sound helped shape American popular music. From 1957 to 1962, the Everly Brothers scored a remarkable run of hits, including “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” “Cathy’s Clown,” and “When Will I Be Loved,” influencing generations of artists from The Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel.
“The Everly Brothers Experience” features Zach Zmed on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Dylan Zmed on acoustic guitar and vocals, Burleigh Drummond Jr. on drums and vocals, with bass performed by rotating musicians. Show times are Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, and Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pa. Tickets start at $60 and are available at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org.
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