The Public Theater is once again taking Shakespeare beyond traditional theater walls and directly into New York City communities with the return of its beloved Mobile Unit program. This summer, the Mobile Unit will present a free citywide tour of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It, bringing performances to parks, recreation centers, correctional…
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Pink Fang, the experimental theater company formerly known as Ping Chong and Company, is set to debut its latest original production, The Table, in New York City this June. Running June 5–14 at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church, the movement-driven work promises an immersive theatrical experience that explores desire, fulfillment, and the human struggle…
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Molière in the Park (MIP), the Brooklyn-based theater company known for bringing free classical theater to diverse audiences, is celebrating a major achievement after receiving two nominations for the 2026 Drama Desk Awards for its acclaimed production of The Imaginary Invalid. Founding Executive Director Lucie Tiberghien earned a nomination for her adaptation of Molière’s beloved…
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One of the most celebrated vocal groups in music is heading to one of New York City’s most legendary stages. Take 6, the Grammy-winning a cappella group praised by the late Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet,” will perform a six-show residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club from June 19…
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The world’s largest annual music celebration is set to return on June 21 as Make Music Day 2026 transforms streets, parks, plazas, rooftops, and public spaces across more than 150 U.S. cities into stages for free musical performances and community events. Held each year on the summer solstice, Make Music Day invites people of all…
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Miller Theatre at Columbia University is preparing for one of its most ambitious seasons yet, announcing a 2026-27 lineup that blends world premieres, contemporary music, early music, jazz, and beloved free community events. Led by Executive Director Melissa Smey, the acclaimed New York institution will present a season defined by artistic discovery and innovation. Since…
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Prospect Park Alliance is ushering in the 2026 season at Lefferts Historic House with a diverse lineup of free cultural events, exhibitions, performances, and conversations celebrating Brooklyn’s rich history and the enduring legacies of Black and Indigenous communities. Located in Prospect Park and operated by the Alliance in partnership with the Historic House Trust, Lefferts…
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Crystal R. Emery, the award-winning filmmaker, author, producer, educator, and disability rights advocate whose career spanned film, publishing, STEM education, and social justice, has died at the age of 65. Emery passed away on May 11 at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Saint Raphael Campus after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Throughout her life, she…
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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria is turning its attention to stories often left out of traditional narratives of American history. Running through July 5, By the People, For the People: Real American Tales will present 14 films that…
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Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez is heading back to the Great White Way in one of musical theater’s most coveted roles. The actress and singer will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart beginning June 15, 2026, at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. Rodriguez takes over the role in Broadway’s longest-running American musical,…
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