Sunday Scoop week of 6/7/26 What's Happening This Week and Moresu

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

1) A Walk in the Moon

Laura Pels Theatre 6/15 - 8/22

2) Build the Wall

6/11 - 6/21

3) Camping

HERE Arts Center 6/13 - 7/11

4) Catch of the Day

59E59 Theatres 6/10 - 6/28

5) Label.Less

The Duke on 42nd Street 6/18 - 8/29

6) The Last Ship

Metropolitan Opera House 6/9 - 6.14

7) The Loved Ones

Irish Repertory 6/13 - 8/2

8) The Math Show

Theater555 6/11 - 8/16

9) World's First Hotdog

Chain Theatre 6/10 - 6/14

10) Youth in Flames

59E59 Theatres 6/10 - 6/28

In Pennsylvania

11) Franklin's Key

Play & Player's Theatre 6/11 - 6/28

B) Concert

In New York

12) Irish Albanian Fusion

NY Irish Arts 6/11

C) Festivals

In New York

13) Criminal Queerness Festival

HERE Arts Center 6/10 - 6/27

14) Pan Asian Rep Nuworks 2026

Theatre Row 6/13- 6/21

15) Queens Irish Heritage Festival

NY Irish Center 6/14

16) Queerly Festival

Under St. Marks 6/11 - 7/3

17) Stage Left Festival

Theatre Row 6/12 - 6/14

D) Ticket on Sale

In New York

18) Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Broadhurst Theatre Tickets on Sale Through 1/17/27

19) Other Desert Cities 

Hudson Theatre Performances Start 9/29

E) What Else is Happening

In New Jersey

20) NJPAC Upcoming Event: Josh Gates

6/14

21) Two River & Deaf West Events in Conjunction With Elephant Shoes

In New York

22) AMNH Launches World Cup World Cultures

6/11

23) Broadway Magic Hour Added Performances in June

Broadway Comedy Club

24) Cats: The Jellicle Ball Pride Month Events

25) Eden Plepler to Performa Songs That Carried Me

at 54 Below 6/9

26) Fight Back Adds Presentation in New York City

6/15

27) Inside the Interestings: An Evening With Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden & Meg Wolitzer

Symphony Space 6/9

28) Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates Harold Arlen

6/14

29) Lincoln Center Upcoming Events

30) Rikud Studios Summer Camps Reimagining Dance Through Street & Club Dance

6/15 - 8/14

31) Seth Bisen-Hersh Presents Richard Rodgers Tribute Cabarets

Don't Tell Mama 6/11

In Pennsylvania

32) Gay Pride Month Events in Pennsylvania

Other

33) Fathom Entertainment Studio Ghibli Events Kicks Off With Ponyo

9/13 - 9/17

A) Beginning Performances

In New York

1) A Walk in the Moon

A WALK ON THE MOON is a stirring new musical about dreams differed and one women’s desire for a life that isn’t strictly earthbound. Set in the Summer of 1969 against a blend of pulse-pounding ‘60s sounds with modern pop sensibilities, this story speaks to a moment when the world was alive with seismic change in culture and identity — much like today.

 

Lauara Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center (111 W. 46th St.)

6/15 -8/22

Opening 6/29

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

Courtesy of DDPR

2) Build the Wall

Written in 2016 and set in what was then imagined as the near future of 2019, Building The Wall presents themes audiences may find startlingly familiar in 2026, as immigration raids, detention center controversies, deportation crackdowns, and questions surrounding civil liberties dominate headlines across the United States.

Urban Stages (259 W. 30th St.)

6/11 - 6/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Ripple Effect Artists.

Courtesy of Emily Owens PR

3) Camping

This is a love story. It’s hands that smell of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue after days spent clutching fistfulls of her hair. It’s the rain hitting the earth in a way that reminds you of blood, that makes you think the world's holding a knife to your underwear. It’s the spins. It’s running out of air because you gulped too much of it while you were sobbing. It’s waking up hot and sticky. It’s desperately falling in love with your best friend inside a camping tent while everything outside rages. 

In Victoria Lynne Barclay’s Camping, Brit and Ari collide over and over again, reaching for each other across the fractures that are born of time and distance. Three decades. One tent. A million things left unsaid.

HERE Arts Center (145 6th Ave.)

6/13 - 7/11

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.coltcoeur.org/camping.

4) Catch of the Day

A skipper sails into Dingle bay with a very unusual catch. What follows is a ridiculous series of events involving Eamon De Valera, Queen Elizabeth, and a surprising amount of nuns.

59E59 Theaters (59 E. 59 Theaters)

10/10 - 10/28

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 59e59.org/shows/show-detail/catch-of-the-day

5) Label.Less

Label•less is a groundbreaking new 90-minute musical experience that gets real about the challenges we all face in today’s world. Created by Drew Lachey (98 Degrees & “Dancing With the Stars”) and choreographer Lea Lachey, Label•less features a wildly talented cast of young adults sharing real-life experiences and taking audiences on an emotional journey packed with soaring vocals and electric dancing. With an original score spanning rock, pop, and R&B, plus hit songs like “Born This Way” and “Rise Up,” Label•less is on a mission to break down barriers, remind us of our shared humanity, and envision life beyond labels.

The Duke on 42nd St. at New 42 Studios (229 W. 42nd St.)

6/18 - 8/29

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit LABELLESSMUSICAL.COM

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

6) The Last Ship

Rooted in his own childhood in the British shipbuilding town of Wallsend, The Last Ship tells the story of a community of shipbuilders in the northeast of England, faced with the closure of their shipyard—the heart of their existence.

Metropolitan Opera House (30 Lincoln Center Pl.)

6/9 - 6/14

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit metopera.org/thelastship 

7) The Loved Ones

In a remote farmhouse in West Clare, Nell is preparing to scatter her late son’s ashes with his grieving wife. Meanwhile, an American tourist settles in for what she expects to be a peaceful countryside retreat. But when a young woman arrives at the cottage unexpectedly, the weekend takes a surprising and darkly comic turn. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, these four strangers are forced into an uneasy reckoning with the past—and each other.

Irish Rep's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 W. 22nd St.)

6/13 - 8/2

Opening Night 6/23

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

Courtesy of Richard Hillman PR

8) The Math Show

From the company that produced more than 800 performances of That Physics Show and That Chemistry Show, The Science Theater Company returns to off-Broadway with That Math Show. Presented in association with the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath.org), That Math Show is created by and features Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a nationally known "math-e-magician", and MoMath’s Visiting Professor for Public Outreach, who shares the beauty and magic of mathematics. His math-magic has been covered in The New York Times, Scientific American and People Magazine. Reader's Digest named him "America's Best Math Whiz." That Math Show is entertainment and wonder for anyone who lives in a world of mathematics...and that means everyone. Can you square a 4-digit number in your head faster than a calculator? That Math Show mathemagician can!

Theatre555 (555 W. 42nd St.)

6/11 - 8/16

Opening Night 6/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theater555.venuetix.com/showdetails

9) World's First Hotdog

Before sliced bread, there was the hot dog! Actor, playwright, historian and former Feltman's hot dog brand owner Michael Quinn brings this incredible true story to life, performing every role in a dynamic one-person show. Travel back to 19th century Coney Island as German immigrant Charles Feltman rises from struggle to revolutionize street food. Quinn, who himself successfully revived the legendary brand before facing his own challenges, weaves a powerful parallel between past and present. Blending humor, heart and history, this must-see performance tells the story of resilience, reinvention and the food that changed the world!

Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th St.)

6/10 - 6/14, 7/29 & 7/31

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

feltmanworldsfirsthotdog.com/welcome

10) Youth in Flames

Inspired by true events, Millie is a cheeky British teenage expat living in Hong Kong whose world is upended during the 2019 regime protests. Through her friendship with local classmate Jesse, she is drawn into the heart of the cause and realizes that her carefree attitude can have real consequences. 

59E59 Theaters (59 E. 59 St.)

6/10 - 6/28

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

In Pennsylvania

Photo by Johanna Austiin

11) Franklin's Key

Set in an alternate version of present-day Philadelphia, the story follows two teenage prodigies, Temple, a self-taught scientist, and her brother Arturo, a gifted musician, who uncover a hidden mystery tied to Benjamin Franklin’s long-lost technology. As they are pulled into a secret battle between rival factions seeking to control its volatile power, they journey through underground tunnels and larger-than-life city landmarks, from abandoned subway platforms to the top of City Hall. 

Play & Players Theatre (1714 Delancey St.)

6/11 - 6/28

Opening Night 6/15

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

B) Concert

In New York

12) Irish Albanian Fusion

Featuring: Albanian accordionist (tbd), Taulant Mehmeti (çifteli/guitar), Nezih Antakli (Darbuka, Riqq, Bendir), Tom Fitzgerald (fiddle/dance), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/ dance), Colin Harte (vocals, piano, bodhrán).

New York Irish Center (1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City)

June 11, 7:00 PM

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

C) Festivals

In New York

13) Criminal Queerness Festival

National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival showcases groundbreaking new works written by artists from countries where queerness is criminalized or censored. At a time when authoritarianism is on the rise globally, CQF elevates refugee, asylee, and immigrant queer voices and enriches the cultural fabric of New York City by introducing audiences to bold, original works that challenge Western norms and inspire global change. The festival is the official theater partner of NYC Pride.

HERE Arts Center (145th 6th Ave.)

6/10 - 6/27

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nationalqueertheater.org/criminal-queerness-festival

Courtesy  of Richard Hollman PR

14) Pan Asian Rep Nuworks 2026

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Founding Artistic Producing Director) presents the NuWorks 2026 festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative and diverse artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance, and music. Featuring new works by diverse artists Franky D. Gonzalez, Tanya Ko-Hong, Patrick Lee, Jeff Liu, Amy Pan, Jingyi Luna Peng, Katie May Porter, Camilla Shae, Miguel Sutedjo, Isabel Beatriz Tongson, and Zakiya Young.

Theatre 1, Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St.)

6/13 - 6/21

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/nuworks

Courtesy of Blitz Media

15) Queens Irish Heritage Festival

The NY Irish Center presents five continuous hours of music and dance set against the backdrop of Queens at the fifth annual “Queens Irish Heritage Festival” o The free outdoor concert event, which celebrates the interconnections of New York’s Irish community and numerous other communities, takes place at Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, in Long Island City, and is co-presented by Culture Lab LIC and McManus Irish Dance.  For information visit www.NewYorkIrishCenter.org

Culture Lab LIC, (5-25 46th Ave.)

Sunday, June 14, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 

For information, visit www.NewYorkIrishCenter.org

Courtesy of Emily Owens PR

16) Queerly Festival

FRIGID New York will present the 12th annual Queerly Festival, their annual celebration of all things LGBTQIA2S+

Under St. Marks  (94 St. Marks Pl. )

6/11 - 7/3

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.frigid.nyc  

Courtesy of Polk and Co.

17) Stage Left Festival

Building on its inaugural year, Stage Left returns to unite artists, advocates, and audiences in a shared space of storytelling, solidarity, and action. Supported by the Murphy Institute and Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice, the festival continues its mission to transform the theater into a space for solidarity, dialogue, and civic action.

Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St.)

6/120 6/14

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit  bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/stage-left.

D) Ticket on Sale

In New York

18) Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th St.)

Tickets now on sale through 1/17/27.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit CATSTHEJELLICLEBALL.COM

19) Other Desert Cities 

Every family has a secret. Not every family survives it.

 

On Christmas Eve, the sunlit Palm Springs home of a politically connected family becomes a battleground of memory, loyalty, and legacy when a daughter returns with a memoir and the power to expose the explosive truth they’ve kept hidden. As the past comes into focus, the question isn’t just what happened, but who owns a family’s story, and what is the cost to tell it.

Hudson Theatre (141 W. 44th St.)

9/29 - 1/17

Opening Night 10/18

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

E) What Else is Happening

In New Jersey

Courtesy of NJPAC

20) JOSH GATES, THE STAR OF THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S POPULAR SERIES, EXPEDITION UNKNOWN, PRESENTS AN EVENING OF LEGENDS, MYSTERIES, AND TALES OF ADVENTURE 

AT NJPAC

Join renowned explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, star of the Discovery Channel’s popular series, Expedition Unknown, for an exhilarating day of adventure.

Josh will transport guests around the globe and beyond with captivating stories from his most extraordinary expeditions, revealing insights into the world’s greatest mysteries. With a blend of humor and intrigue, he keeps audiences riveted, sharing both comedic misadventures and thrilling moments of discovery. Immersing himself in each narrative

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

Sunday June 14, 3:00 PM

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

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21) TWO RIVER THEATER AND DEAF WEST THEATRE ANNOUNCE FILM SCREENING, POETRY SLAM, AND  MORE EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW MUSICAL ELEPHANT SHOES

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are thrilled to announce a variety of curated audience events and accessibility services for Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology. Elephant Shoes will run in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater from June 6 - 28, 2026. 

he full event lineup includes:

In The Know: A Conversation with Jeff Calhoun and Colin Analco

Wednesday, June 10 5:30 PM Studio A

FREE

Artistic Director Justin Waldman hosts an intimate conversation with Elephant Shoes director and choreographer, Jeff Calhoun. Coffee and cookies will be available starting at 5:30 PM, with the discussion set to start at 5:45 PM. 

Tickets available at: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/in-the-know-elephant-shoes/

Inspire Our Poetry

Tuesday, June 16 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library FREE

Join us at Two River Theater as we bring poetry to life! Deaf poet and actor Noah Buchholz will be joined by local poet Shrimpy Jack. This event will be hosted by spoken word poet and artist Chris Rockwell. Following their performances, all attending guests are invited to “Inspire Our Poetry” by participating in a poetry open mic. ASL interpretation will be provided. 

Tickets available at:  https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/inspire-our-poetry/

Juneteenth Celebration : Brunch Bites en Blanc 

Saturday, June 20 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Two River Plaza

FREE

Celebrate Juneteenth in style at Brunch en Blanc, a vibrant community gathering presented by Two River Theater in collaboration with the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center.

Join us on June 20 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM on the plaza for an unforgettable brunch experience. Guests are invited to dress in white and enjoy a joyful morning filled with music, culture, and connection, accented with touches inspired by the African American flag.

The event will feature live DJ entertainment, line dancing, keynote speaker Di Shawn Gandy, gospel performances from local artists including members of Calvary Baptist Church, and a delicious Southern-style brunch by It Takes Two Catering.

Families can also enjoy a dedicated children’s activity area, local vendors, and interactive moments throughout the morning, including trivia and giveaways.

Come together in celebration of freedom, heritage, and community — Brunch en Blanc is a Juneteenth event you won’t want to miss!


Tickets available at: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/juneteenth/ 

8th Annual Pride on the Plaza

Friday, June 26 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Two River Plaza

FREE

Celebrate love, community, and self-expression at Two River Theater’s 8th Annual Pride on the Plaza, a joyful summer tradition that brings the community together for an evening of music, performance, food, and Pride.

This all-ages celebration takes place from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM on the plaza and features live entertainment from DJ Catrina Lovelace, local vendors and community organizations, festive food and drinks, and a fabulous drag show hosted by Two River’s own Lady Celestina alongside special guest performers Sasha Curvy and Inita D, beginning at 6:00 PM.

Guests can enjoy outdoor cocktails, pizza and snacks from Urban Coalhouse, sweet treats from Crazees, and browse a variety of local vendors and organizations, including returning favorites like Free Mom Hugs, Project REAL, Dani’s Delightz, and Between the Covers.

Filled with rainbow décor, community spirit, and unforgettable performances, Pride on the Plaza has become one of Two River Theater’s most beloved annual traditions.

Tickets available at: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/pride-on-the-plaza/

CODA Film Screening

Tuesday, June 23 7:00PM Basie Center Cinema House

FREE

Academy Award-winning film CODA comes to Two River Theater and the Count Basie Center for the Arts for a free screening and talkback. The Apple Original film follows Ruby, the only hearing member of a Deaf family, as she navigates the tension between pursuing her passion for music and supporting her family’s fishing business. Following the screening, audience members are invited to stay for a conversation with star of the film and Elephant Shoes cast member Daniel Durant, who played Leo Rossi in the film.

Thank you to Apple Originals for generously allowing this screening.

Tickets available at: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/coda-film-screening.

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Courtesy of AMNH

22) American Museum of Natural History Launches  
World Cup, World Cultures
 to Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Global Community of Sports

Programming series to offer FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties, interactive soccer experiences, 

an exhibition of iconic sports awards, activities exploring the science of sports, and more

This month, as the New York/New Jersey region prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™, the American Museum of Natural History will launch World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community and Science of Sport, a series of programs and experiences that includes FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties. Rooted in the universal appeal of sports, World Cup, World Cultures will engage New Yorkers and visiting fans from around the world in the science, culture, and shared experience of athletic competition Beginning Thursday, June 11, the Museum will screen select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in iconic galleries and theaters, offering spaces where fans can gather to experience the excitement of the global tournament together. The watch parties will include a special opening weekend celebration on Saturday, June 13, featuring Qatar vs. Switzerland as well as Brazil vs. Morocco—the first FIFA World Cup 2026™ match played in the New York/New Jersey region. For additional details and the schedule for World Cup, World Cultures, please visit the Museum’s website. XXX Courtesy of Michelle Tabnick PR 23) Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio announce Broadway Magic Hour June 2026 Shows TWO NEW PERFORMANCES ADDED Weekends at Broadway Comedy Club Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, the stars of The Broadway Magic Hour, a family-friendly hour of fun-filled magical entertainment, announce shows on weekends throughout June at Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. Tickets start at $25 for general admission and can be purchased here. JUNE 2026 DATES June 6, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) June 13, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) June 14, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) June 27, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) June 28, 2026, 2:00 PM (Tickets) XXX 24) “CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL” CELEBRATES PRIDE WITH CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed musical nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, is celebrating Pride unlike any other show on Broadway with charity partnerships, community engagements, and a special screening of Paris is Burning including a talkback with Ballroom Pioneer and CATS cast member Junior LaBeija, who is featured in the landmark documentary, and co-producer Lena Waithe. The CATS celebration of Pride will culminate in a historic performance to kick off the 2026 NYC Pride March, the country’s largest celebration of LGBTQ+ liberation.

Below is the CATS Pride Calendar:

 

• LAUNCHED JUNE 1 – CATS: The Jellicle Ball is partnering with Gay Pride Apparel, a queer owned clothing company, to benefit Callen-Lorde Community Health Center with a limited edition collection available at the Broadhurst Theatre and online at https://store.platypusmerchandise.com/catsjellicle
• JUNE 1 – New York City's LGBT Community Center brought CATS to their annual “Fashion Centered” Gala, a one-of-a-kind event that brings together top leaders in fashion, design and the arts to raise funds for The Center’s most vital programs and services for the LGBTQ+ community of New York.
• JUNE 8 – 2026 Tony Award nominated costume designer Qween Jean and cast members Nora Schell & B Noel Thomas will participate in the “Broadway is Trans” cabaret at Judson Memorial Church benefiting Black Trans Liberation’s mission to end homelessness and food insecurity within the trans population.
• JUNE 9 & 11 – Cast members Emma Sofia and Bryce Farris will offer a masterclass at Ballet Tech, the New York City public school for dance.
• JUNE 15 – Cast member and Ballroom Pioneer Junior LaBeija and CATS co-producer Lena Waithe will host a screening of the landmark documentary Paris Is Burning at The Ned NYC, with a post-screening talkback with LaBeija and Waithe.
• JUNE 18 – CATS will host a Pride post-performance talkback at the Broadhurst Theatre for audience members in partnership with the Stonewall Community Foundation and The Center. The talkback will be moderated by Executive Director Elise Crespo.
• JUNE 19 – The cast will host the official after party following the 2026 Native Son Awards:10th Anniversary Celebration, an organization that harnesses the power of Black queer men.
• JUNE 22– Working with the Hetrick-Martin Institute, an organization that supports queer youth, CATS will participate in their Future Icons event.
• JUNE 24 – CATS will perform at the annual exclusive Pride Party hosted by The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel by Hyatt.
• JUNE 28 – The cast of CATS, working with Heritage of Pride, will kick off the 2026 NYC Pride March with a performance from the show covered live by WABC-TV.

 

Additionally, CATS: The Jellicle Ball will partner with brands such as, Schmackary’s as they celebrate Pride. And keep an eye out for some additional surprise brand collaborations coming to life throughout the month of June! 

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25) EDEN PLEPLER

IN

“SONGS THAT CARRIED ME”

AN EVENING CELEBRATING RESILIENCE;

TIMELESS MUSIC FROM A NEW VOICE

AT 54 BELOW, BROADWAY’S SUPPER CLUB ON

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 AT 9:30PM

 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Eden Plepler in “Songs That Carried Me” on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30 pm. Actor and vocalist Eden Plepler makes her 54 Below debut with an unforgettable evening that is equal parts celebration and homecoming. After facing a cancer diagnosis at the beginning of her senior year at NYU—navigating chemotherapy while completing her degree—Eden found strength and healing in the music that carried her through one of the most challenging, and ultimately empowering, chapters of her life. 

Songs That Carried Me is not about illness but about what comes after: resilience, renewed artistry, and love for the music that shaped her.

Featuring a mix of jazz, pop, and musical theater, the evening draws from a repertoire that is both timeless and personal. From the elegance of the American Songbook—Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon,” “In a Sentimental Mood,” and “I’ve Got a Crush on You”—to beloved songs by Barbra Streisand, Laufey, and Billie Eilish, Plepler weaves together an only-in-New York evening that that is classic, intimate, and unmistakably her own. 

Eden Plepler in “Songs That Carried Me” plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:30pm. Cover charges are $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees). VIP Seating is $63.50 (includes $8.50 in fees). Premiums are $85.50 (includes $10.50 in fees). There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.org. Tickets on the day of performance after 7:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

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Photo by Joseph O'Malley

26) “FIGHT BACK”

THE IMMERSIVE THEATRICAL EXPERIMENT

CREATED BY DAVID WISE

 

ADDS PRESENTATION IN NEW YORK CITY

ON MONDAY, JUNE 15

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

 

ALL NET PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO

THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER 

COMMUNITY CENTER

Producer Benson Drive Productions (George Strus, CEO) announced today that an additional presentation of Fight Back, the immersive theatrical experience created by David Wise, will take place in New York City on Monday, June 15 due to popular demand. All net proceeds will be donated to The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (208 W 13^th St) where Fight Back takes place, in the actual room where the 1989 meeting happened. Over $2000 was raised and donated to The Center following the May presentations.

 

For more information and to sign up, please visit www.fightback.nyc . A $19.89 donation is suggested for all participants. You can follow @fightbacknyc on Instagram for additional updates.

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27) INSIDE THE INTERESTINGS:

AN EVENING WITH SARA BAREILLES, MICHAEL ARDEN, & MEG WOLITZER

 

A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT AT

SYMPHONY SPACE

 

TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026, AT 7PM

IN THE PETER JAY SHARP THEATRE

Symphony Space is thrilled to present Inside the Interestings: An Evening with Sara Bareilles, Michael Arden, & Meg Wolitzer, a special one-night-only fundraiser for the institution that will take place on Tuesday June 9, 2026, at 7pm in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (2537 Broadway).

Grammy-winning songwriter and actor Sara Bareilles, Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden, and New York Times bestselling author Meg Wolitzer, host of Symphony Space’s Selected Shorts radio show and podcast, will pull back the curtain in this illuminating evening centered on their exciting new collaboration: a musical adaptation of Wolitzer's The Interestings.

The three artists will explore how a beloved novel transforms into a living, breathing musical—sharing insights, inspirations, and a few surprises along the way. Woven throughout the evening will be selections from Bareilles's score for The Interestings, performed by Bareilles and friends. The evening will also include an audience Q&A.

For tickets and more information, please visit symphonyspace.org.

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28) Songbook Sundays 

at 

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club 

hosted by Deborah Grace Winer 

 

GOTTA RIGHT TO SING HAROLD ARLEN
featuring

Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, Benny Benack III

 

Sunday, June 14th, 5 PM & 7:30 PM 

With Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, Jazz at Lincoln Center American Songbook swings the legendary tunes of one of America’s greatest songwriters, as Songbook Sundays welcomes in summer at Dizzy’s Club.  Celebrating Arlen’s bluesiest from Come Rain or Come Shine and One for My Baby to The Man That Got Away, Over the Rainbow and more, the show is hosted and curated by leading American Songbook expert Deborah Grace Winer, joined by two-time Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas, Broadway’s starry Nikki Renée Daniels, and JALC favorite Benny Benack III.

Tickets for Songbook Sundays are $60, with student tickets available at $30.  There is a $25 food/drink minimum.

To purchase, visit: Jazz.org/dizzys

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29) Summer for the City Celebrates Power of Movement, Live Performance, and Connection

 

Nine New Commissions Across Dance and Classical Music

Highlight Contemporary Artistry

 

International Artists Reflect New York’s Global Cultural Role and Connect Creative Communities

Welcoming New Yorkers to Hundreds of Performances

All FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay

June 10 - August 8, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) announces Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry. The Festival animates the iconic Lincoln Center campus indoors and out, featuring hundreds of performances, all free or Choose-What-You-Pay.

Across the 16-acre campus, Summer for the City emphasizes the power of place while ensuring the transformative impact of the arts remains deeply connected to everyday life in the city.

For a full calendar of events, go to www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/v/calendar

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30) Rikud Studio Announces Summer Camps

Reimagining Dance Education Through Street and Club Dance

June 15-August 14, 2026

607 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Rikud Studio announced today their 2026 summer camp offerings, running nine weeks from June 15 through August 14. The studio is located in Prospect Heights, at 607 Vanderbilt Avenue, reimagining dance education through street and club dance and challenging the long-standing assumption that ballet must be the starting point of children's dance education. Rikud Studio focuses exclusively on street and club dance forms including breaking, hip-hop, and house. Located roughly a ten-minute walk from Barclays Center, the studio has enrolled more than 165 students in its first two months and now offers 30 weekly classes serving children, teens, and adults. Rikud operates on an intentionally alternative model with no mirrors, no ballet, and no recitals.

Camp hours are 8:30AM-3PM, with extended day options available from 3-5PM for additional charge. Three and six month payment plans are available to parents with a $1,000 deposit; payments can also be made weekly with a $350 deposit. For more information about signing up for camp, please visit here.

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31) Seth Bisen-Hersh to present Richard Rodgers Tribute Cabarets Tuesday, June 9th & Thursday, June 11th at Don't Tell Mama 

Award-winning off-Broadway composer/lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh (Love Quirks, Malka) will present 2 Richard Rodgers Tribute Cabarets Tuesday, June 9th & Thursday, June 11th at 7PM at renowned cabaret venue Don’t Tell Mama to commemorate hitting 950 weekly Cabaret Showcases.

Bisen-Hersh is honored to celebrate the iconic Tony Award winning composer Richard Rodgers. The concerts will feature music from his musicals, including his work with Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Stephen Sondheim: South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The King and I, Carousel, State Fair, Cinderella, Oklahoma!, Me and Juliet, Babes in Arms, A Connecticut Yankee…, and Do I Hear a Waltz? 

Don't Tell Mama is located at 343 W. 46th St. The show has a $21 cover and $20 minimum, which must include 2 drinks and is cash only. Tickets can be reserved at: 

Tuesday, June 9th: 

shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9841-seth-s-talent-showcase-6-2-27

Thursday, June 11th: 

shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9935-seth-s-talent-showcase-saluting-richard-rodgers-6-11-26

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In Pennsylvania

32) Gay Pride Events in the Philadelphia Area

Camden Pride Flag Raising, Pride Walk and Pride Celebration
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By The City of Camden, Camden County Board of Commissioners and Camden County Police Department
2:30pm flag raising, then the walk through 3:00pm
Held at Police Administration Building, 800 Federal St.
3:00pm to 6:00pm
At Roosevelt Plaza (520 Market St, in front of City Hall)
No charge

Camden celebrates Pride Month with a special Downtown Camden pride flag raising and gathering moment at the Police Administration Building, followed by a pride march to Roosevelt Plaza. This march is very intentional. It represents unity, solidarity, and forward movement. We’re moving toward more life, more love, and above all, liberation and visibility for our community. The walk ends at Roosevelt Plaza with a vibrant celebration featuring a variety of vendors spanning health and wellness, fashion and more. Also, look for the debut of an interactive art activation titled “A Hand to Hold.” This will be a community-driven piece where participants paint their handprints and pair them with encouraging, empowering, or uplifting messages. Prompts will help guide participation, with the goal to create a meaningful and engaging artistic experience for the community. This year’s Pride is shaping up to be different, unique, bold and full of color, and the community partners are really looking forward to bringing that vision to life.

Camden Steppin’ Groove: “Pride in Motion” Line Dance Session
Friday, June 12, 2026
4:00pm to 7:00pm
By City of Camden
At Roosevelt Plaza (520 Market St)
No charge

The City of Camden presents Camden Steppin’ Groove: Pride in Motion. This event grows out of Camden’s ongoing program, Camden Steppin’ Groove Line Dance Class, where participants learn a variety of line dances influenced by Baltimore, DC, and Southern trail ride styles. The target audience is anyone who loves to move and groove - and the Camden Steppas truly step with purpose, on purpose. Come out and celebrate joy, culture, and community.

5th Annual Collingswood Pride at Second Saturday
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5:00pm to 8:00pm
By Collingswood Pride Committee, Telfair Collective and Borough of Collingswood

At Collingswood Pocket Park - Haddon & Woodlawn Avenues
No charge

Five Years. One Community. Stronger Than Ever. Collingswood Pride returns for its fifth year -  bigger, more visible, and more important than ever! Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Collingswood Pocket Park (Haddon & Woodlawn), in the heart of the business district. This year’s celebration will be featured on CBS 3 Philadelphia’s 2026 Pride Special, bringing expanded regional visibility to our event, our partners, and our community.

Enjoy an evening of live music, drag performances, local vendors, and community engagement in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Rain or shine.

Delaware County Pride Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00pm to 6:00pm
By U.D.T.J.
At Upper Darby Township Municipal Building, 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
No charge

Get ready for the largest annual Pride celebration in Delaware County. Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1pm to 6:00pm, as we bring together communities from Norristown to Center City, from Media to Chester for an unforgettable celebration. Over 130 vendors will be featured, offering a diverse selection of LGBTQ+ businesses, artists, and community organizations. The festival will showcase a spectacular lineup of live entertainment, including drag performances, DJs, live music, ballroom, dancing, and more. A variety of cultural cuisine will be available, featuring delicious food vendors with something for everyone. There will be all-ages activities and kid-friendly fun, including face painting, interactive games, and special performances to make this Pride an inclusive celebration for the whole family. The event is rain or shine.

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Courtesy of Fathom Entertainment

33) Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Kicks Off With

“PONYO”

Academy Award^®-Winner Hayao Miyazaki’s
Enchanting Undersea Fantasy Waves Back to the
Big Screen Nationwide

Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 slate debuts this summer with family-favorite Ponyo. Tickets are on sale now for Oscar^® winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s under-the-sea adventure.

 

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.

As well as the full feature, screenings will include a post-film clip of the bonus feature, “Ponyo Theme Song Music Video”.

 

Tickets for Ponyo can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, FathomEntertainment.com or at participating theatre box offices (Theatre locations are subject to change). 

 

Ponyo Show Dates

Check with your local theatres or online ticketing site for specific showtimes.

 

Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM (English Language Dub)

Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)

Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)

Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM (Japanese Language with Subtitles)

Wednesday, June 17: 7:00 PM (English Language Dub)

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

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