Wicked (Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St.) (Opened 10/30/03) (2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania established this commemorative park in 1949. The Park Associates formed in 1979. Due to state budget cutbacks to PHMC in the summer of 2009, staffs were furloughed at nine sites including this park. PHMC continues upkeep and maintenance. The Park Associates have r...
Three works, as it turns out. First comesJames Howard‘sNyirrimarr Ngamatyata/To Lose Yourself at Sea; followed byLeon Rodgers‘Seven Sisters; the set concluding inFragmentsbyNathaniel Andrew. Howard is a well-established academic with a solid background in tracing cultural heritage. The piece ...
A joint initiative with The National Ballet of Canada’s Creative Action program, the exchange of dancers and choreographers from both cities has resulted in a high-octane show sure to get feet stomping, hands clapping and spirits rising. Catch the final performance Saturday April 12, at 8 pm...
Wicked was as fantastic as ever, made the more special being at its home the Gershwin Theatre. Hadestown, though, was outstanding and an absolute thrill to behold from start to finish. It was a wonderful experience that made it tough for any film or show to compete with. Truth be told,...
(Between the Lines,James and the Giant Peach). The story tracks the famous writer at the age of 13, who discovers that while he struggles with reading, he has a gift for storytelling. The show recounts some of Andersen's most beloved tales, including "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina,"...
“Gwilym is one of the most exceptional musicians that I have ever known ..he’s a really significant force in music” Pat Metheny Alcyona Mick - 14th October Alcyona is a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene… Recently nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz...
It was written at the dawn of Porter's professional songwriting career. He was a late bloomer in that respect. Unlike the young Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, George & Ira Gershwin, he wasn't grubbing around Broadway desperate to break in. Instead, he was on the other side...
Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st St.) Opened October 30, 2003. Stephen Schwartz’s prequel toThe Wizard of Oz,with a book by Winnie Holzman from Gregory Maguire’s novel, turns out to have been not only a cash machine (still at or near capacity most weeks, 20 years in) but also unloc...