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THEATRE
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Broadway continues to
surprise us all with an ever changing line up of staged shows ranging
from musicals to dramas and from classic works to the experimental.
This coming season is no exception as a number of shows waits in the
wings to make a debut. Some worth noting are:
Lestat
The Palace Theatre
1565 Broadway (47th Street)
Previews begin March 11, 2006
Opening April 13, 2006
Sir Elton John has joined with Bernie Taupin to create music and
lyrics for the new musical Lestat. The story, based on the characters
of writer Ann Rice, involves a transformed Lestat in search of love
and compassion with the world of vampires. Can we expect music into
which to sink our teeth?
Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 West 42nd Street
Previews begin October 14, 2006
Opening November 16, 2006
After an extensive run at The New Amsterdam Theatre, Disney's beloved
hit, The Lion King will move to the Richard Rogers Theater. The New
Amsterdam Theater owned by the Disney Company, will be home to
Disney's newest contribution to the family friendly stage, Mary Poppins. The lively tale of a London household turned upside down by
the arrival of a very inventive and amusing nanny. The cast has yet
to be announced.
The Pajama Game
American Airlines Theater
227 West 42nd Street
Previews begin January 19, 2006
Opening February 23, 2006
Crooner, Harry Connick Jr. makes his Broadway debut in the revival of
The Pajama Game. As the workers in a mid-west pajama factory near a
strike, the female union leader (played by Doris Day in the movie) and
handsome shop foreman (Cary Grant in the movie) fall in love. "The
show's tunes include "Hey There", "Hernando's Hideaway" and "7 1/2
Cents." The Pajama Game is scheduled to run through June, 2006.
Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
243 West 47th Street
Previews begin February 8, 2006
Opening March 12, 2006
Johnny Cash has epitomized country music for many fans, writing songs
that survive decades and tell the story of great love, deep pain and
the strong faith that filled his life. On stage, his life is told
through more than forty songs written by the legend and his wife,
June Carter Cash. The roles of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash are
played by Eric Anthony and Laurie Canaan.
Tarzan
Richard Rogers Theater
226 West 46th Street
Previews begin March 24, 2006
Opening May 10, 2006 (tickets on sale now)
The classic tale by Edgar Rice Burroughs of a young boy raised in the
jungle comes to Broadway in a Disney musical adaptation with all the
hit tunes of Phil Collins. A classic tale,
beloved music and the proven success of Disney Musicals add up to one
warning - plan early! This will make a great treat for the kids this
spring and summer.
Three Penny Opera
Studio 54
254 West 54th Street
Previews begin March 24, 2006
Opening April 20, 2006
A great cast, including Alan Cummings, Edie Falco and Jim Dale has
been assembled for this classic musical about political corruption in
Victorian England that allows society to be ruled by the lowly. Costumes designed by Issac Mizrahi. Tickets go on sale in January and
the show will run through June 11th.
Bridge & Tunnel
Helen Hayes Theatre
240 West 44th Street
Previews begin January 13, 2006
Opening January 26, 2006
After a very highly acclaimed off Broadway run, Bridge and tunnel,
written and performed by Sarah Jones comes to Broadway this January.
This impactful one-woman show draws on the immense talents of Sarah
Jones to portray a series of diverse characters that define and
depict the multi-cultural melting pot that is New York. The show will
run through March, 2006.
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MUSEUMS
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Egon Schiele: The
Ronald Lauder and Serge Sabarsky Collections
Neue Gallerie
1048 Fifth Avenue (at 86th Street)
(212) 994-9493
 This
tour de Force exhibit, quite in keeping with the gallery's mission to
showcase the best in German and Austrian art, introduces you to the
bold and evocative art of Egon Schiele, a visionary Austrian artist
who by age 28 had produced a wealth of art including portraits, self
portraits allegorical compositions and landscapes. There is a dramatic
quality that transcends each of the 150 works on display causing them
to almost jump off the canvas rather than quietly draw the viewer in,
as is customary with other artists. This ability to depict the inner
soul of his subjects and evoke such an emotional interplay between
viewer and art make Egon Schiele one of the greatest Austrian artists
of the twentieth century. The influence of his mentor Gustav Klimt is
clearly evident in some of the works on display. The intimate size of
the Neue Gallerie make this exhibit quite manageable. Allow
approximately one and a half to two hours to see the exhibit and plan
for lunch or dinner in the museum's Austrian Cafe, Cafe Sabarsky.
Reservations are recommended for dinner. To make dinner reservations
call (212) 288-0665.
Darwin
 Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
November 19, 2005 - May 29, 2006
(212) 769-5100
www.amnh.org
Today the fact that our world is constantly and rapidly changing is
evident and a widely accepted fact. In earlier times, however, popular
belief dictated that we lived in a static world where conditions
remained constant - then came Charles Darwin. As a result of extensive
exploration and observations, he determined that the world in which we
live is in fact, affected by a slow but certain evolutionary process.
The life and discoveries of this naturalist whose theory of evolution
completely changed the way we view the world are the subject of this
special exhibit. Included in the exhibit are live Galápagos
tortoises, an iguana and horned frogs. Admission to this special
exhibit includes general admission to the entire museum, plus the Rose
Center for Space and Science.
To coincide with the Darwin exhibit the Imax theatre located inside
the
museum is showing Galápagos, a large screen film that follows a marine
biologist's expedition to the Galápagos islands. Witness the exotic
creatures that inhabit these islands located on the equator, 600 miles
west of Ecuador and made famous by Charles Darwin.
The film is shown daily at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30
p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be reserved in
advance by calling 212-769-5200, Monday through Friday, 8:00am -
6:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm.. |
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
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26th Annual
Winter Solstice Celebration
 Cathedral of St John the Divine
Amsterdam Ave. at 112th Street
December 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m., December 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
This massive cathedral, the largest in the western hemisphere, is
often the
setting for concerts, readings and theatrical performances that
represent
and support the diverse ethnic cultures of New York City. For the past
twenty-six years the winter solstice has been celebrated with an
evening of
musical performances. This year the performers include:
- The Dimitri Pokrovsky Ensemble - Russian Village Singers/Dancers
- Forces of Nature - African American Drummers/Dancers
- Brazilian singer Renato Braz
- Paul Winter Consort
St Thomas Choir Series
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street
 The Church of St. Thomas is home to one of the most renowned church
choirs
in New York City. Composed of fifteen men and twenty-four boys, the
choir
performs at weekly services and special events including holiday
concerts.
The men are all professional singers and the boys are students at the
St.
Thomas Choir School. The St. Thomas Choir School, a fully accredited
academic school enrolls boys ages 8- 14 in a study program of English,
Math,
History, Science, Art, French, Latin and Music Theory, plus piano,
cello,
flute, viola and trumpet. Eight new students are admitted each year
and
selection is made based both on vocal and scholastic aptitude.
Currently,
the choir is conducted by John Scott, a native of Yorkshire, England
who
joined St. Thomas after twenty-six years at St. Paul's Cathedral in
London.
Upcoming concerts include:
The St. Thomas Choir with Concert Royal,
a period instruments
orchestra
December 13 & 15 at 7:30 p.m.
A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten
December 21 at 5:30 p.m. admission is free
La Nativité du Seigneur
John Scott accompanies the choir on organ
December 21 at 6:15 p.m. admission is free
Franz Joseph Haydn's The Creation
with Concert Royal, a period
instruments
orchestra
February 7, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for all concerts are on sale now! Friends of Music orders are
filled first, before those of the general public, by donor level and
date
received. For more information please call (212) 664-9360 or e-mail
concerts@saintthomaschurch.org.
By Phone: Please call (212) 664-9360 to order by Visa/MC/AMEX.
Additional
handling fees apply.
NOTES: Please allow 7 - 10 business days to receive tickets. No
refunds or
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SHOPPING
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Abercrombie & Fitch
720 Fifth Avenue (at 56th Street)
212- 381-0110 for store hours
Just when it seemed as though every possible shopping venue already
existed
in midtown, New York City upped the anti by adding yet one more. If the
holiday season hasn't exhausted your shopping energy, head straight to the
new Abercrombie & Fitch department store just opened on Fifth Avenue at
56th
Street. The dark interior design and loud music is proof that the store is
aiming to attract a young audience. Nonetheless, it's worth the trip just
for the sake of curiosity to see how this old-time New York retail
landmark
has been transformed to meet modern-day demands.
Abercrombie & Fitch dates back to the late 1800s and was founded by
outdoorsman, David Abercrombie. In 1913 it became the first store in New
York to sell both men's and ladies' apparel under one roof. Marketing
approaches espoused by Abercrombie's new partner, Ezra Fitch is credited
for
much of the store's growth in sales but also with the start of a perpetual
transition from sporting giant to mainstream ready-to-wear. By 1917 the
store outgrew its Fifth Avenue location and relocated to Madison Avenue
and
45th Street where it stood for many years.
In the early twentieth century, at the height of its popularity,
Abercrombie
& Fitch was the world's largest sporting goods store; complete with a
shooting range and golf school. Equipment for every type of outdoor
adventure from African Safari to falconry could be found here. Celebrities
who flocked to the store include Ernest Hemingway, Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia
Earhart, The Duke of Windsor and Clark Gable.
Beyond its name, this latest iteration of Abercrombie & Fitch bares little
resemblance to its predecessor. However, for those enamored with New York
City history, it is interesting to see the cyclical events that keep
everything changing while staying the same.
Holiday Cheer
We take this opportunity to wish each of you and your families a warm and
wonderful holiday season. May your days be filled with joyous moments
shared
with loved ones. We thank you for your patronage throughout the year and
look forward to greeting so many of you during this special time of year. |
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