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Limón Dance Company one of the worlds greatest dance companies celebrates its 80th Anniversary
This year The Limón Dance Company (LDC) will celebrate its 80th Anniversary with a bold, intergenerational program that honors eight decades of revolutionary modern dance by its founder, José Limón, and amplifies the voices of today. From José Limón’s foundational works to powerful new commissions, this celebratory engagement delves deeply into questions of masculinity, identity,…
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Emmy Award Winner Rick Simone-Friedland ALWAYS wanted to play Tennessee William’s BLANCHE so his hubby waved his (writing) wand and …
This month NY sees the World Premiere of KIND STRANGER .. a memory play based on Tennessee Williams’ MEMOIRS. Adapted directly using the words and humor of one of the greatest American playwrights as the foundation, this is the latest project from Steven and Rick Simone-Friedland, a gay married couple. Written and adapted by Steven…
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Pigeon Impersonation Pageant ……ONLY in NY
When gay peeps head for their dressing-up box, then probably 9 out of 10 will emerge as a drag queen (that Ru-Paul has a lot to answer for). Now it seems like ‘heteros’ in New York have developed their own version of drag as they are getting in line to dress up as PIGEONS. Yes,…
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COOKIE : Soho Playhouse NY TWO NIGHTS ONLY heartbreakingly intimate and darkly hilarious
Cookie is a one-person, five-act tragicomic play that blends vaudeville’s theatricality with the raw intimacy of backstage confessions. It follows Cookie Jackson, a magnetic performer who captivates audiences with humor, wit, and dazzling showmanship. Yet, beyond the footlights, they wrestle with trauma, identity, and the struggle to reclaim their own story. Set in a symbolic…