The weather this morning in The Big Apple is awesome. It is now 58 degrees. Just 4 days ago it was in the single digits. Wow!! I really have an interesting weekend of entertainment activities scheduled, and this is what it looks like:Saturday - 2:00 - “Tales of an Urban Indian” - Off Broadway. The show is playing downtown at The Public Theater and has received very good advance buzz - “Acclaimed Canadian writer and performer Darrell Dennis tells the semi-autobiographical tale of a young Indian man, Simon Douglas. From living life on the "Rez" to navigating the mean streets of Vancouver's east side, Dennis weaves a funny and stirring story of identity, discovery, choice and self-respect.” (complimentary ticket).
8:00 - “Some Enchanted Evening” - Off Broadway. This musical concert is performed at the St. Bartholomew Church Theater, located on Park Avenue, between 50th and 51st Street, just blocks away from my apartment. I have seen several programs at this venue and they have all been very good. This is the press blurb: “Join The St. Bart's Players for an uplifting revue featuring music from the world's best-loved musicals, including Carousel, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Cinderella, and more. This tribute to Broadway icons Rodgers & Hammerstein celebrates the songs and lyrics that have forever defined musical theater.” (complimentary ticket).
Sunday - I will meet up with Justin Pifer and his parents, who are visiting from Pennsylvania, to see a matinee performance of The Tony Award winning Broadway musical “In The Heights” - This is the blurb from TimeOut New York: “This bouncy barrio musical has plenty of good old-fashioned Broadway heart, and that heart has a thrilling new beat: the invigorating pulse of modern Latin rhythms, mixed with the percussive dynamism of hip-hop. The fast dancing ensemble cast and joyous score give classic musical-theater themes a contemporary urban twist.”
Justin was able to score complimentary tickets for us. I am sooooooo happy about finally getting to see this show.
7:30 - “Hair” - Broadway. This will be an early preview performance of the show that had a sold-out run last summer at the performance space is Central Park. This is the press blurb - With a score including such enduring musical numbers as "Let the Sunshine In," "Aquarius," "Hair" and "Good Morning Starshine," Hair depicts the the birth of a cultural movement in the 60's and 70's that changed America forever: the musical follows a group of hopeful, free-spirited young people who advocate a lifestyle of pacifism and free-love in a society riddled with intolerance and brutality during the Vietnam War. As they explore sexual identity, challenge racism, experiment with drugs and burn draft cards, the "tribe" in Hair creates an irresistible message of 'hope' that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.” (discounted TDF ticket).
I saw “Hair” when it was first on Broadway 40 years ago, early in its run, and have a funny story to share, which I will do in the next posting.
OK, have things to do before I begin my theater binge.
Oh, the local papers have reported that Florida State may have to forfeit up to 14 games, lose some scholarships and be on probation for 4 years for a “wide-spread academic cheating scandal.” Sorry, Bobby, but it looks like you will have to coach until you are at least 90 to catch Joe Paterno in total victories. Actually, the Gator Nation hopes you will stick around at least that long, hopefully, longer ... you da' man!!!!
Go Gators!!
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