A theater phenomenon that played to sold-out houses around Israel, this drama based on David Grossman’s critically acclaimed novel explores the intertwining threads of love and family between Ora, Ilan, and Avram, who meet as teenagers in a hospital during the Six-Day War in 1967. Decades later, when Ora’s son volunteers to go to the [...]
“Among the most inventive musicians in the Arab world,” (Guardian, U.K.) Nazareth-born brothers Samir, Wissam, and Adnan Joubran seamlessly blend traditional Arabic music with inflections derived from jazz, rock, and flamenco. At this intimate performance, they pay tribute to one of their most influential collaborators—the great Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish who died in 2008. Reading [...]
American Repertory Ballet Carmen at its debut appearance at the highly regarded Gerald W. Lynch Theater, located on the campus of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City. The program opens with Kirk Peterson’s The Eyes that Gently Touch, set to the driving rhythms of Philip Glass’ Mad Rush, culminating in a dance replete with romance and [...]
Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas classic comes to life with full symphonic orchestral forces, choir and world-class soloists. Zandonai's first produced lyric theater work, this passionate, opera in concert will awaken your senses with visceral, dramatic music.
Iconoclastic composer and performer Meredith Monk looks to the future through an intergenerational production with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. The “body sings and the voice dances” in this program that captures the kinetic energy and pioneering philosophy of Monk’s six-decade exploration of the human voice as an instrument, transmitted and luminously [...]
Iconoclastic composer and performer Meredith Monk looks to the future through an intergenerational production with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. The “body sings and the voice dances” in this program that captures the kinetic energy and pioneering philosophy of Monk’s six-decade exploration of the human voice as an instrument, transmitted and [...]
Iconoclastic composer and performer Meredith Monk looks to the future through an intergenerational production with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. The “body sings and the voice dances” in this program that captures the kinetic energy and pioneering philosophy of Monk’s six-decade exploration of the human voice as an instrument, transmitted and [...]
Mannes School of Music: Le nozze di Figaro This four-act comedic opera tells the story of how the servants Figaro and Susanna succeed in getting married, foiling the efforts of their philandering employer Count Almaviva to seduce Susanna and teaching him a lesson in fidelity. Learn more at: https://events.newschool.edu/event/mannes_opera_presents_mozarts_le_nozze_di_figaro#.WhMQcFWnGM8
Mannes School of Music: Le nozze di Figaro This four-act comedic opera tells the story of how the servants Figaro and Susanna succeed in getting married, foiling the efforts of their philandering employer Count Almaviva to seduce Susanna and teaching him a lesson in fidelity. Learn more at: https://events.newschool.edu/event/mannes_opera_presents_mozarts_le_nozze_di_figaro#.WhMQcFWnGM8
NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING is a full-scale dance drama that unveils the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ through the artistic expressions of dance and song. This theatrical production incorporates 100 cast members (representing over 50 churches), 20 dance scenes, pre-recorded and live music, featured soloists and [...]
NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING is a full-scale dance drama that unveils the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ through the artistic expressions of dance and song. This theatrical production incorporates 100 cast members (representing over 50 churches), 20 dance scenes, pre-recorded and live music, featured soloists and a [...]
NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING is a full-scale dance drama that unveils the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ through the artistic expressions of dance and song. This theatrical production incorporates 100 cast members (representing over 50 churches), 20 dance scenes, pre-recorded and live music, featured soloists and a [...]
NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING NATIVITY: BIRTH OF A KING is a full-scale dance drama that unveils the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ through the artistic expressions of dance and song. This theatrical production incorporates 100 cast members (representing over 50 churches), 20 dance scenes, pre-recorded and live music, featured soloists and a [...]
At the height of the McCarthy era in 1950s Washington, D.C., recent college grad Timothy Laughlin is eager to join the crusade against Communism. A chance encounter with handsome State Department official Hawkins Fuller leads to Tim’s first job, an illicit love affair with a man, and an entanglement that will end in a stunning act of [...]
At the height of the McCarthy era in 1950s Washington, D.C., recent college grad Timothy Laughlin is eager to join the crusade against Communism. A chance encounter with handsome State Department official Hawkins Fuller leads to Tim’s first job, an illicit love affair with a man, and an entanglement that will end in a stunning act of [...]
At the height of the McCarthy era in 1950s Washington, D.C., recent college grad Timothy Laughlin is eager to join the crusade against Communism. A chance encounter with handsome State Department official Hawkins Fuller leads to Tim’s first job, an illicit love affair with a man, and an entanglement that will end in a stunning act of [...]
At the height of the McCarthy era in 1950s Washington, D.C., recent college grad Timothy Laughlin is eager to join the crusade against Communism. A chance encounter with handsome State Department official Hawkins Fuller leads to Tim’s first job, an illicit love affair with a man, and an entanglement that will end in a stunning act of [...]
Visceral Dance Chicago continues its fifth season with its first tour to New York, highlighting new works from international choreographers and dynamic returning company repertoire. This program highlights the technique and masterful movement of this ensemble, featuring Mark Godden's technically dynamic Minor Threat, Nick Pupillo's newest visual sensation Synapse, crowd favorite Ruff Celts by Marguerite Donlon, the masterful [...]
Based off of Torquato Tasso's epic poem—Jerusalem Delivered, a classic tale of love, bravery, and combat. Although the poem traditionally takes place during the first crusades, this performance sets the story in India during the reign of the Mughal Empire. The titular princess seeks refuge from the wounds of love in the midst of [...]
The World Premiere of Anna, an evening-length dance inspired by the classic Tolstoy novel Anna Karenina, accompanied by an original score written by acclaimed composer Aleksandra Vrebalov. Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre’s residency and performances at John Jay College are part of the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), which receives major support from The Mertz Gilmore Foundation, the Howard Gilman [...]