Gerald W. Lynch Theater

Spring Gala
2024-02-17 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
1:00 pm Panels
3:00 pm Performance
Peking University Alumni Association of Greater New York and Fudan University Alumni Association of USA (New York) celebrate the 2024 Spring Festival with panel discussions on finance and medicine, a stage performance, and a reception.

Mannes Opera presents “Lysistrata or the Nude Goddess”
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Mannes Opera presents “Lysistrata or the Nude Goddess” inspired by Aristophanes’ comedy about the women of Athens and Sparta who, embittered by endless war between the two cities, refuse to have sex with their men until the fighting stops. The opera is not an adaptation but a fantastical riff on the ancient Greek play.

Kizuna Dance presents Father Absence | Mother Ma
2024-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Kizuna Dance presents Father Absence | Mother Ma
www.cameronmckinneydance.com
Kizuna Dance’s residency and performance at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College are supported by CUNY Dance Initiative.
For the company’s 10-year anniversary in 2024, Kizuna Dance premieres a deeply personal work by Artistic Director Cameron McKinney. A way of processing his father’s death in 2022 – a man Cameron never met — FATHER ABSENCE | MOTHER MA brings a hyperphysical focus to the Japanese concept of “ma,” or possibilities inherent in the empty spaces between objects and bodies. Through a movement language that blends street dance styles, capoeira, and contemporary floorwork, the work will explore the multiversity of loss and feelings of being left behind.

“The White Feather”
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
“The White Feather”
Based on popular demand, rave reviews, and sold-out audiences on the West Coast, in celebration of the Persian New Year and a new dawn upon us, we invite you to join us in an unforgettable journey honoring the history of art and expression in Iran through the story of the Iranian National Ballet, and the fight for freedom by the past and current freedom fighters of our land. In 1979, Iranian ballet dancers had their art stripped from them and their final bows were never taken. Since then, the fight for freedom of expression has never ceased.
The White Feather is a Persian ballet tale that follows the inner child in all of us who yearn to express themselves freely and demand sovereignty. In tribute to Persian culture and ballet, through a child’s eyes, we witness the evolution of Iran from its ancient roots to the present day. Act One, sheds light on the history of Iran’s National Ballet and its untimely final curtain and unsung heroes of Iran’s first revolution. In Act Two, we behold a child’s transformation into adulthood under an oppressive regime, and the fire within that sparked a nation’s call to freedom, led by women. Original Music by Shahrdad Rohani.

Israeli Dance Institute presents: 72nd Annual Israel Folk Dance Festival and Festival of the Arts
2024-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Israeli Dance Institute presents
72nd Annual Israel Folk Dance Festival and Festival of the Arts
Sunday, April 7 2024 | 3:30 pm

Embracing the theme, “Together With One Heart”, the Festival will be a joyful celebration in dance, music, and song, featuring generations of performers from across the United States, South America, and Israel. Together, they share the diverse styles and moods of music and dance that make up Israel’s evolving folk culture in an inspiring and uplifting stage production. Come early and enjoy participating in Israeli folk dancing for all ages before the show, from 12:30 PM.

FJK DANCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
2024-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
FJK DANCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Experience with us an unforgettable evening as FJK Dance proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary performance, a testament to the resilience and triumph of cultural exchange through movement and visual art. Since its inception, FJK Dance has captivated audiences worldwide with its innovative blend of diverse dance styles and visual aesthetics, transcending boundaries and fostering meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. Through dynamic choreography and stunning visuals, this milestone performance promises to showcase the vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication that have propelled FJK Dance to the forefront of the global dance scene.

TEDxCUNY 2024: UNRAVEL
2024-04-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
TEDxCUNY 2024: UNRAVEL
The strands of our world are composed of our individual differences and collective experiences, woven together in ways that can seem too complicated to grasp. While it is tempting to surrender in the face of these complexities, understanding our world requires us to confront the knots in our everyday existence and detangle our perception of reality. To do so, the first steps are showing up and creating spaces for shared innovation. By nurturing our joint efforts, we can succeed in making the chaos comprehensible and harnessing the power of our newfound understanding. Join us in our quest to unravel the complexities of life and weave the fabric of our future!

Marymount Players present Beauty and the Beast
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, an Enchantress turns a cruel, unfeeling Prince into a hideous Beast. The Beast meets Belle, and to break the spell, he must learn to love another and earn her love in return before the last petal falls from an enchante

Marymount Players present Beauty and the Beast
2024-04-20 18:30 - 21:30 | NY

BEST OF BROADWAY: John Jay Singers Association
2024-05-15 19:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States

Experience the Legacy, Embrace the Future: Limón Dance Company
2024-05-17 19:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Limón Dance Company, in collaboration with the City College Center for the Arts, invites you to an evening celebrating the humanity, resilience, and spirituality of José Limón. The program includes three Limón masterpieces speaking to the complexities of the human experience: The Exiles, A Suite of There is a Time and Missa Brevis.

Bonnie Milligan to Host the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards Talent Showcase
2024-05-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States

BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN (Gospel Musical Stage Play)
2024-05-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN (Gospel Musical Stage Play)
During our theater production of Bruised But Not Broken, you will step into the lives of the Thomas sisters as they learn more about themselves and each other. Watch as they unveil pieces of themselves…the pieces that they didn’t want anyone to see…the parts of themselves they were ashamed of and tried so desperately to hide.
Bruised But Not Broken is about healing when you think you were too messed up, too damaged, and too bruised to heal. This production teaches you how to get up after you have fallen. God’s ability to take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it into good is manifested in every scene. Remember, bitter becomes sweet when you put it in the Master’s hands.

World Science Festival: BEYOND THE STARS: A JOURNEY TO THE EDGE OF SPACE AND TIME
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:
Embark on a mind-blowing cosmic adventure with physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene. In this stunning multimedia journey, you’ll travel through the key moments of our universe’s history, from the big bang to the rise of stars, black holes, life, and consciousness. Greene’s captivating storytelling and visuals will illuminate humanity’s quest for meaning in the vast cosmos. Don’t miss this profound and enthralling evening that will forever change your perspective on existence.
For more information about Brian Greene, visit our website worldsciencefestival.com

World Science Festival: THE ARTS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:
What’s the role of AI in advancing or redefining creativity? Join a visual exploration to the vanguard of artistic expression with three leaders who are embracing AI as a partner in the next phase of the human creative process.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Justine Bateman, Heidi Boisvert, Benjamín Labatut, and Matthew Ritchie
For more information about the participants, visit our website worldsciencefestival.com

World Science Festival: THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES OF THE BIG BANG
2024-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event

Scientists can now describe the unfolding cosmos with unprecedented precision, yet major mysteries remain, including the nature of expanding space, the need for dark matter and dark energy, and the possibility that our universe is but one of many separate realities. Join a conversation with leading researchers who will take us right to the edge–and just beyond–what we know about the deepest mysteries of the cosmos.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Wendy Freedman, Katherine Freese, and Will Kinney

World Science Festival: WORMHOLES, EXOMOONS AND BLACK HOLES: JOURNEY TO THE COSMIC FRONTIER
2024-06-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:

Journey to the very frontier of astrophysical exploration, from black holes that may have been produced in the big bang, to the search for life on moons orbiting distant planets, to the mind-bending speculation that we may be able to create wormholes—tunnels through spacetime—in the laboratory.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Daniel Jafferis, Joseph Lykken, David Kipping, Priyamvada Natarajan, and Maria Spiropulu

World Science Festival: CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
2024-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:

Can artificial intelligence experience artificial consciousness? Can AI illuminate human consciousness? Join a conversation that cuts across technology, neuroscience, philosophy and ethics as we grapple with the greatest mystery of all: how matter can make mind.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Lenore Blum, Manuel Blum, David Chalmers, Anil Seth, and Rufin VanRullen

World Science Festival: QUANTUM COMPUTING: THE VANGUARD OF TECHNOLOGY
2024-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:
Quantum computation — leveraging quantum physics to revolutionize computational power – is rapidly becoming a reality. Join a conversation with renowned leaders to explore the basics of quantum computers, the state-of-play in building them, and the wonders that await and dangers that lurk in a world replete with quantum computers.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Ryan Babbush and Seth Lloyd

World Science Festival: FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
2024-06-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
About the Event:
Will the next breakthrough in fundamental science come from an artificial Einstein? Or perhaps from a human whose insights rely on collaboration with an AI Einstein? Join a conversation exploring the profound role AI is poised to play in taking human understanding–from quarks to the cosmos and molecules to mind–to the next level.
Moderator: Brian Greene
Participants: Eric Horvitz, Daphne Koller, and Stephen Wolfram

TABULA RASA DANCE THEATER "SHIP OF FOOLS" WORLD PREMIERE
2024-09-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Tabula Rasa Dance Theater Premieres Two New Works: Animus Necandi and Ship of Fools
With the support of a CUNY Dance Initiative residency at the Gerald W. Lynch Thetaer, Tabula Rasa Dance Theater premieres two compelling dance works that arise from the intersection of art and social justice: Animus Necandi and Ship of Fools.

Tickets: https://tabula-rasa-dance-theater.ticketleap.com/ship-of-fools/dates/Sep-20-2024_at_0730PM
TICKET PRICES: $45 – $85 ( $25 Students + $0.63 cents for immigrants and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families)

“Animus Necandi” brings attention to the pain of families who have lost relatives condemned to the death penalty. The piece also explores the moral issues of capital punishment, which continues as a legal practice in more than 55 countries and 27 U.S. States.
“Ship of Fools” is a dance-theater parable critiquing the global rise of authoritarian leaders. The piece examines the human cost of despotism and exalts the values of knowledge, wisdom, and justice.
Both works are choreographed by Tabula Rasa’s artistic director, Mexican-born Felipe Escalante, who founded the company in 2018 with a deep commitment to addressing complex social issues onstage. Collaborators include Lausanne prize-winning composer Felix Huerta, lighting designer and Princess Grace award winner Christopher Annas-Lee, and Columbia University professor and concert pianist John Gavalchin.
A note on ticket pricing: $0.63 is the average minimum hourly wage paid to incarcerated individuals in the State of New York. By charging 63 cents for a ticket, Tabula Rasa Dance Theater brings awareness to this human rights issue and makes dance affordable to people who might otherwise be unable to experience live performances.
Tabula Rasa Dance Theater’s residency and performances at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater are part of the CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program that secures two vital yet scarce resources—rehearsal time and performance space—for New York City choreographers and dance companies. Now in its 10th year, CDI is a residency program that supports local artists, enhances the cultural life and education of college students, and builds new dance audiences at CUNY performing arts centers.
The CUNY Dance Initiative receives major support from the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Mertz Gilmore Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture program, SHS Foundation, Harkness Foundation for Dance, and the National Endowment for the Arts. www.cuny.edu/danceinitiative

https://www.tabularasadancetheater.com/

TABULA RASA DANCE THEATER “SHIP OF FOOLS” WORLD PREMIERE
2024-09-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States

HOLIDAY
2024-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
https://kayeplayhouse.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=302
A new adaptation of the Philip Barry play HOLIDAY
by Richard Greenberg
Directed by Robert Falls
Sunday, October 6, 2024
7:00 pm Benefit Reading Performance
Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College
524 West 59th Street, New York City
Followed by a VIP Cocktail Reception with the artists

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: Ruddigore
2024-11-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-23 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-11-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Gerald W. Lynch Theater, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
There are no advance in person sales, but they can call here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhouse/tickets
