Posts Tagged ‘Theater’

City Week: June 4-June 10

Written by admin on June 2, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film

A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events Compiled by Max A. Goldstein Friday, June 4 Eastern Dance—The Indo-American Arts Council and Asia Society present the third annual “Erasing Borders: Festival of Indian Dance 2010.” The agenda includes two evening performances and two days of panels, workshops and demonstrations of Indian and Indian-inspired dance.
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Summer Guide 2010: Theater

Written by admin on May 26, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film, Special Sections, Theater

Marathon 2009 After 30 years, Ensemble Studio Theatre’s One-Act Play Festival is still going strong, with options ranging from the economy to a showdown between a nun and her most rebellious student. If unproven talent gets you down, the E.S.T. Festival is for you during the summer months. May 22 through June 27, E.S.T., 549
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City Week: May 28–June 3

Written by admin on May 26, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film

A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events Compiled by Alexandra Waldhorn Friday, May 28 Journey to Brazil—Grammy-award-winning composer and guitarist Mario Adnet and his ensemble, Ouro Negro, perform in “Journey to Brazil.” The show is in honor of Brazilian composer Moacir Santos, who influenced generations of musicians worldwide. The group performs a selection
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The Real Housewives of Brooklyn

Written by admin on May 25, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film, Theater

By Deirdre Donovan When a play has so moving and complete an effect on audiences as Alan Brody’s Housewives of Mannheim, now at the 59E59 Theaters, news spreads fast. Many people have already seen this charming play when it was staged last year by the New Jersey Rep Company at Long Branch. Housewives, which is
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City Week: May 7–May 13

Written by admin on May 5, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film

A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events Compiled by Megan Finnegan Friday, May 7 Are We Alone?—The “Ethics in Film” group screens Contact (1997), followed by a discussion. In the film, Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) searches for extra-terrestrial intelligence with the encouragement and romantic interest of author and Christian philosopher Palmer Joss
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City Week: April 16–April 22

Written by admin on April 15, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film

Friday, April 16 Waller Tribute—Jazz at Lincoln Center presents “The Music of Fats Waller,” part of the Fats Waller Festival. Under the musical direction of composer, arranger and saxophonist Andy Farber, a cast of musicians performs a retrospective of his short career. Entertainer Ben Vereen serves as host. Waller was known as a gifted stride
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In Search of the American Dream

Written by admin on March 31, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film, Theater

If it were not for Lauren Yee’s insight, Ching Chong Chinaman would just be another play about Asian Americans. But Lee punctures the old stereotypes in her new work, staged by the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre at the West End Theatre, and gives us a portrait of super-assimilated Asians in search of a fresh corner
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A ‘Rink’ Worth Revisiting

Written by admin on March 18, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film, Theater

The Rink: The title doesn’t exactly roar down memory lane, does it? When The Rink opened on Broadway in February 1984, it was widely seen as a flop and flippantly referred to by critics as “The Rank.” Even so, the musical had first-rate talents in co-stars Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli, and skated on for
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City Week: March 12-March 18

Written by admin on March 11, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film

Friday, March 12 Blend—Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater presents Juntos, a series of dance pieces for the spring season. The program includes three world premiere pieces, as well as dances from the company’s repertoire, which blends European and American music with Latin-style dances. Manhattan Movement Arts Center, 248 W. 60th St., 212-722-4128; 8 p.m., $12 to
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Theater Thaw

Written by admin on January 13, 2010. Posted in Arts & Film, Theater

Setting aside the wonders of Broadway, The Gilbert & Sullivan Fest tucks in at City Center and the Off-Broadway scene is popping with a new play by Sam Shepard. Here’s a selective guide to some promising shows: Off Broadway 59E59 Theaters: Just completing its popular “Brits Off Broadway” series Jan. 3, this up-and-coming arts complex
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