Feb. 14, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Romance, in its many forms, takes center stage in almost every single beloved musical. The Phantom of the Opera pursues Christine from the depths of the opera house, Laurey and Curly wonder whether “People Will Say We’re in Love,” Motel celebrates his relationship with Tzietel as a “Miracle…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen How can “The Nutcracker,” the beloved ballet performed all over the world every holiday season, be made new again? For one Brooklyn dance company, it’s by returning to what’s old. “The Hard Nut” at Mark Morris Dance Group isn’t taking its cues from “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker,” or…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Two days after the presidential election left New Yorkers feeling divided, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) hosted its ninth annual House Party at its central location in Park Slope, offering Brooklyn residents a sense of community. Every room of the five-story, 143-year-old Victorian brownstone was transformed into…
Mar. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille
Coney Island USA, the neighborhood’s chief art institute, will toe the line between entertaining and risqué with their latest immersive theater act, Ritual Cabaret Art Brothel, debuting on March 15.
Jan. 17, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
The 16th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered on Jan. 5 on MTV and two Brooklyn representatives are among the contestants.
Nov. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
This winter, budding comedians, singers and entertainers can take the stage during a the Coney Island Open Mic series, hosted by the Coney Island Comedy Festival in collaboration with a New York-based Russian radio station.