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 Judy Gold gets down to business |
St. Luke's Theatre 308 West 46th St New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 239 6200 http://www.25-questions.com |
25 Questions for a Jewish Mother may not answer all of your questions about Jewish mothers, but it does offer some insight to why Jewish mothers are the way they are, as well as the range of types of Jewish mothers that are out there. Judy Gold spent five years interviewing women about Judaism, their children and being a mother. What she come up with was both a very funny comedy act, and a more serious look at what Judaism means to women today. By including her own mother (the butt of most of her jokes) in her interviews, she stumbled upon some pride-inducing insight to who she is as a Jew. Come one come all. Whether you're a Jewish mother, daughter, son, father, or uncle, no matter your age, race, religion or location, Gold's humor on family relationships is universal. Written by Kate Moira Ryan & Judy Gold; directed by Karen Kohlhaas. -Lindsey Silken Tickets: USD$65 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glorious Food! |
West 46th Street between Broadway and Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 768 1560 http://www.timessquarenyc.org/... |
This is a food festival with over 50 Times Square restaurants and eateries participating in a superb gastronomic exercise. More than ten such annual food fests have taken place in the past. Now on its way to a 12th food carnival, this is not an 'eating and guzzling beer only' kind of fête. You will be treated to live musical extravaganzas on two stages placed at different ends. The signature mantra is eat, drink, dance and be merry. After all it's a party. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Liars, Cheats, and Thieves! |
249 W 45th St New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 239 6200 http://www.nytheatre.com/nythe... |
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, has more in common with outright burlesque then it does with typical Broadway comedy. Starring Jonathan Pryce in the role originated by John Lithgow (Lawrence Jameson), and Norbert Leo Butz (Freddy Benson) as shameless conmen, this current offering at the Imperial Theatre expends enormous energy attempting to physically pull the laughs out of the audience. If it's laughs you're after, this show delivers. This is not sophisticated drama, but broad comedy that rarely misses the mark, and even if its aim is off center, just wait a minute because there's a bullseye just a few beats later. Directed by Jack O'Brien (The Full Monty), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a story about two crooked guys looking to rip off lovelorn women and sounds a lot like Mel Brooks: The Producers, except the setting is not show biz, but rather the Italian Rivera. Rachel York (Christine Colgate), the show's de rigueur blond bombshell, is physically set up for every kind of filthy gag and naughty innuendo under the sun. And Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has naughty innuendos and filthy gags by the bucketful- not for nothing is the adjective "Dirty" in the title! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels makes for a good visit to the theatre, but nobody is going to confuse this show for a Eugene O'Neill or Tennessee Williams vehicle. It may resemble The Producers, but it entertains in its own unique way and it is certainly worth the price of the ticket. Credits; direction Jack O'Brien, choreography Jerry Mitchell, music direction Ted Sperling, sets David Rockwell, and costumes Gregg Barnes. Performances: Tu 7p; W-Sa 8p; W,Sa 2p; Su 3p Ticket: $41.25-$101.25 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Free movies in Bryant Park |
Byrant Park New York, NY 10018 United States +1 212 512 5700 http://www.bryantpark.org |
This annual series of free films is shown on a giant screen in Bryant Park. Old and new classics are shown to an enthusiastic crowd of picknicking New Yorkers on Monday nights during June and August. Movies begin at sunset, but if you want a seat on the lawn you need to arrive by 5p (or have a friend with a large blanket who can save a space). Gourmet picnic baskets can be ordered in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The New York Times Hall |
240 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 944 9450 |
Though its name has changed several times over the years, the quality of productions at the Helen Hayes Theatre has not. Since 1912, the theatre has presented New Yorkers with memorable performances. Whether it's ochestra or theatre you're looking for, the Helen Hayes Theatre is the right pick. This 550 seat theatre was initially known as The New York Times Hall. Stop by for a fun night out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Soft & Cuddly |
130, W 44th Street New York, NY 10036 United States +1 (0) 212 239 6200 http://www.lambstheatre.org |
Do your kids have no manners? Are you embarrassed when they throw a fit at church, the theater, or anywhere else where peace and quiet is required? Do you wish they would just shut up? Well if you can't shut them up, you might as well dump them in an enclosed space with other rambunctious kids. The Lamb's Theater features kid and family friendly material. Bathrooms are available on the second floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lennon Lives! |
235 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 8th) New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 947 8844 http://www.lennonthemusical.com |
John Lennon (1940-1980) is an international cultural icon. As the senior creative partner with Paul McCartney, their collaboration, the driving force behind the Beatles, Lennon & Co. totally transformed rock music during the latter half of the 20th century. With his vicious assassination by whacked out loner Mark David Chapman, Lennon ascended to the rock'n'roll pantheon, his earthly martyrdom turning him into a god. Lennon is an onslaught of songs and music presenting the life and times of this mythical figure. Big screen projections of stills and video used throughout recall little John's birth during the London blitz in October 1940, how his dad took off and his grand mum raised him. The precocious Liverpool lad attends art school and forms a band. Lennon's story is narrated/sung by a series of voices (everyone is Lennon), Greek choruses and soloists keeping the action moving at a gallop. Some numbers suggestive of The Rocky Horror Picture Show ensure that attention never flags. There is no attempt at any kind of recreation of actual reality, as for instance, when The Beatles are introduced, they are four girl musicians, rocking and rolling familiar Fab Four tunes. Novel and exciting, this free form presentation of John Lennon et al. continually upends our expectations. This show has the blessing of Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, ergo a lot of time is spent on their relationship, including their meeting cute in a New York gallery, when he was seduced by her apparent simplicity and gravitas. About the same time, Lennon and the other Beatles become acolytes of the Mahareeshi Yogi, whose babbling is treated like Holy Writ. Looking at the junk that Yoko Ono palmed off as profound art, and the Indian guru's gibberish, all of which Lennon swallowed hook, line and sinker, it's easy to question his judgment, if not common sense. Of Lennon's consorting with the likes of Abby Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, the less said the better. Lennon reintroduces some music that doesn't get much airplay. "Woman is the Nigger of the World" sounds better here than it ever did when Lennon himself sang it. The songs slip away, time slips away and Lennon moves toward his rendezvous at the Dakota. The old video of Lennon at the piano singing "Imagine", while Yoko goes about an immaculate white room opening doors, sets us up for the excruciating loss. John Lennon has been dead for nearly a quarter of a century, but with Lennon, this incomparable artist-philosopher is reborn. Written and directed by Don Scardino, the musical uses 27 of Lennon's songs including "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance." The cast includes Broadway veteran performers Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts. Performances: M-Sa 8p; W & Sa 2p Tickets: $44.25-101.25 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Megaplex Theater |
340, West 50th Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenues) New York, NY 10019 United States |
The complex housing New World Stage/Stage 1 actually houses all of the five New World Stages. Choose from a variety of outlandish plays and musicals. The theater is at your disposal at the New World Stages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theater Complex |
340, West 50th Street New York, NY 10019 United States |
Stage 4 is located in the same complex that is home to all five New World Stages. Choose from a array of campy plays and musicals. Here, the theater is at your disposal. Mingle with your fellow theater-loving New Yorker in the common lobby or cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's Biggest Party |
1560 Broadway Times Square Alliance New York, NY 10036 United States +1 212 768 1560 http://www.timessquarenyc.org/... |
It happens every New Year's Eve at midnight: a big, shiny ball drops from the top of Times Square to the cheers of the crowd in the streets below. This event attracts hundreds of thousands of partygoers willing to stand for hours and brave the cold, the lack of toilets and the rampant pickpocketry. For these revelers, there is nowhere else to be at midnight on New Year's Eve. The lucky ones have hotel rooms, offices or apartments from which they can safely view the festivities. In recent years, the city has ramped up police presence and the enforcement of its no-alcohol rule. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Car show |
Eleventh Avenue Jacob Javits Convention Center New York, NY 10018 United States +1 800-282-3336 http://www.autoshowny.com |
Car junkies and consumers flock to the Jacob Javits Convention Center to get a glimpse of the newest cars and trucks on the market, and to see experimental concept cars and old classics. Drawing over one million visitors a year and showcasing over 1,000 vehicles of diverse makes and models, it has earned the title of 'the world's largest showroom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New York, New York! |
4 Times Square The New Yorker (Office) New York, NY 10036 United States +1 877 391 0545 (Events) http://www.festival.newyorker.com |
The New Yorker, one of the city's best-known magazines, holds this three day festival throughout the city of New York. The annual event is held to promote arts, literature, ideas, reading and discussions, and features some of the bigwigs in the related fields. Be ready to get caught up in the frenzy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rockettes at Radio City |
1260, Ave of the Americas (Radio City Music Hall) New York, NY 10020 United States +1 212 247 4777 http://www.radiocity.com/ |
The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall debuted in 1933, and since that year the show has become a New York institution, running more than 200 performances every winter from November to January. The glitzy gold stage at Radio City features leggy Rockettes, men in Santa Claus suits, livestock, Christmas trees and ice skaters. Radio City Music Hall now even produces a Spanish version of the Spectacular. Admission prices vary from USD40-USD100 (group sales are available). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Holiday Treat |
1221 Avenue of the Americas (Rockefeller Plaza at 50th Street) New York, NY 10019 United States +1 212 632 3975 |
The lighting of this famous giant Christmas tree will be televised from coast-to-coast, kicking off the holiday season at Rockefeller Center. The ceremony takes place at the end of November each year and is aired live on the NBC television network. The lighting occurs at approximately 8:50p. The entire area gets extremely crowded, so come early if you want to see anything. If you miss it, the tree is lit every night through December. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Edgy Theater |
340, West 50th Street New York, NY 10019 United States +1 (0) 646 871 1730 http://www.newworldstages.com |
Built on the former site of the Madison Square Garden, Stage 2 of the New World Stages consists of 350 seats. The stages are located off-Broadway so you can expect the shows to be edgy and not your typical Broadway fare. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On Off Broadway |
340, West 50th Street New York, NY 10019 United States +1 (0) 646 871 1730 http://www.newworldstages.com |
See shows like Avenue Q, Alter Boyz, and Urinetown before they hit it big. Off-Broadway theaters produce provocative works from contemporary playwrights. Don't you wish you could have bragged about seeing Hedwig and the Angry Inch before it was made into a critically acclaimed film? Catch the next Tony-destined play the first time around at Stage 3 of New World Stages. The venue is part of five venues located just west of Time Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bright Lights of Broadway |
4, Times Sq Plz New York, NY 10036 United States +1 800 314 8411 http://www.starrtours.com/ |
When you want to have an all-inclusive tour of New York's most famous theater district, check out the package offered by Starr Tours. Included in the tour is lunch at a local restaurant, orchestra / front mezzanine seating at a Broadway show, and transportation to and from the theater. In addition to the pre-planned activities, you also get some time on your own to explore the vibrant Times Square area. Review © 2007, Wcities |