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‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

By Ann Brown / May 20, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

A new dance-theater work is set to bring history, memory, and movement into powerful conversation. How Will I Remember This, the latest production from Reed Luplau, will make its world premiere in New York City, offering audiences a limited three-performance run that blends dance, music, and storytelling into an emotionally charged experience. Presented by REED…

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Asase Yaa Launches 25th Anniversary Tour With ‘The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium’

By Ann Brown / May 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Asase Yaa Launches 25th Anniversary Tour With ‘The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium’

The award-winning Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater is marking a major milestone with the launch of its first national tour in nearly a decade. Celebrating its 25th anniversary season (2026–27), the Brooklyn-based company is hitting the road with The Revival: Djembe in the New Millennium, a reimagined production that blends music, dance, and storytelling…

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Jackie Kashian Drops ‘Alter-Kashian,’ A Sharp, Unfiltered Stand-Up Hour Fueled by Fury and Wit

By NEW YORK TREND / May 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Jackie Kashian Drops ‘Alter-Kashian,’ A Sharp, Unfiltered Stand-Up Hour Fueled by Fury and Wit

Veteran stand-up Jackie Kashian is back with a new hour that proves she hasn’t lost a step — if anything, she’s sharper, funnier, and more fearless than ever. Alter-Kashian officially lands today as an audio release via Blonde Medicine, following its late February debut on YouTube, and it’s already earning critical praise. In a nod…

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Back From the Brink: ‘AfroPoP’ Season 18 Returns After Funding Crisis, Nears 100-Film Milestone

By NEW YORK TREND / May 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Back From the Brink: ‘AfroPoP’ Season 18 Returns After Funding Crisis, Nears 100-Film Milestone

After facing an uncertain future, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange is making a powerful return. The Peabody Award-winning series will premiere its 18th season on June 15, 2026, thanks to a determined effort by Black Public Media to keep the long-running program alive following devastating federal funding cuts. The series was put at risk after…

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The Public Theater Unveils 2026 Judith Champion New Work Series Spotlighting Emerging Playwrights

By Ann Brown / May 15, 2026 / Comments Off on The Public Theater Unveils 2026 Judith Champion New Work Series Spotlighting Emerging Playwrights

The The Public Theater is doubling down on its commitment to new voices with the return of the Judith Champion New Work Series, a lineup of free staged readings showcasing four bold, full-length plays in development. The series will take place in June at LuEsther Hall, offering audiences an early look at work from rising…

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Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey Bring Romance—and Hollywood Buzz—to Nevis in Lifetime’s ‘Paradise with You’

By Ann Brown / May 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey Bring Romance—and Hollywood Buzz—to Nevis in Lifetime’s ‘Paradise with You’

The Caribbean island of Nevis is stepping into the Hollywood spotlight this fall, thanks to Lifetime’s upcoming romantic drama Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You. Starring Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey, the film isn’t just delivering a love story—it’s doubling as a cinematic showcase for one of the Caribbean’s most under-the-radar destinations. Set…

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Shakespeare Gets a High-Stakes Remix as NAATCO’s ‘Henry VI’ Storms The Public Theater

By Ann Brown / May 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Shakespeare Gets a High-Stakes Remix as NAATCO’s ‘Henry VI’ Storms The Public Theater

New York’s summer theater season is about to get a jolt of political drama, power plays, and full-blown chaos as NAATCO’s acclaimed Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts lands at The Public Theater for a highly anticipated run. The production—originally staged in 2018 to strong reviews—returns under the direction of Stephen Brown-Fried, with repertory…

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Times Square’s New Power Spot? Highball at Tempo by Hilton Levels Up with All-Day Dining and Bold Cocktails

By Ann Brown / May 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Times Square’s New Power Spot? Highball at Tempo by Hilton Levels Up with All-Day Dining and Bold Cocktails

Times Square isn’t exactly known for subtlety—but Highball is making a serious case for sophistication in the heart of the chaos. The signature restaurant and cocktail lounge inside Tempo by Hilton Times Square has officially revamped its entire food and beverage program, rolling out a new all-day dining concept designed to attract both hotel guests…

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Don Toliver Hits the Ice: Grammy-Nominated Star Makes Racing Debut at FAT Ice Race 2026

By NEW YORK TREND / May 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Don Toliver Hits the Ice: Grammy-Nominated Star Makes Racing Debut at FAT Ice Race 2026

Multi-platinum artist Don Toliver traded the stage for the driver’s seat in a headline-making moment at the 2026 FAT Ice Race, marking an unexpected but buzzy crossover between music and motorsport. Held February 27–28 in Big Sky, Montana, the high-energy event—hosted by FAT International and led by entrepreneur Ferdi Porsche—brought together elite drivers, designers, and…

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Greenpoint Comedy Club Brings Big Laughs and Big Names to Brooklyn’s Comedy Scene

By NEW YORK TREND / April 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Greenpoint Comedy Club Brings Big Laughs and Big Names to Brooklyn’s Comedy Scene

Brooklyn’s comedy scene is getting a major new addition with the opening of Greenpoint Comedy Club, a new venue already generating buzz for its fresh approach to live entertainment and its star-studded opening lineup. Located in the heart of Greenpoint, the club is being described by Time Out New York as a space “built by…

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