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17 Apr 2010

Arts in My Backyard – Manhattan – May

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School is finished and summer is here. As all you locals know, there is nothing compared in to a summer in NYC. Over the next few months, check out everything from musicals to festivals to concerts. This issue of AIMB features the new Ray Charles musical “Unchain My Heart,” the morning concert series in Central Park and 15 festivals and street fairs throughout the city, all in the heart of Manhattan. So get out there and do something!


17th New York African Film Festival

Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center: April 7th – 13th 2010
Features “Through African Eyes II,” dialogues with directors and more.
FREE, visit http://www.africanfilmny.org/ for more information.


Langston in Harlem

An exciting new musical about one of America’s most honored poets, Langston Hughes
World Premiere musical presented by Urban Stages
Performances begin April 9th, Opening Night is April 14th
Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Ave)
Tickets will be $25 during previews and $40 for general admission
All Harlem schools can attend the show on either April 20th or April 27th for only $10 per student.
To order tickets, go to www.smartix.com or call 212-868-4444


Apollo Theatre’s Amatuer Night

Every Wednesday night, $10 student tickets

Since 1934, every Wednesday night at 7:30PM aspiring artists and performers have graced the stage of the Apollo Theater in the hope that the magic of the hallowed stage and the approval of the infamous audience will launch their careers in the entertainment world. Don’t miss out on this long standing tradition.


Alvin Ailey in New York City II

New York, NY April 13 – 22, 2010

The Joyce Theater, (212) 691-9740


Nina Simone Tribute

Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8:30pm

Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage presents Black Rock Coalition’s Orchestra’s all female Nina Simone Tribute. 21 immensely gifted women proudly celebrate Nina’s legacy.
Tickets only $25 and there is an additional 20% off when you use the code: POCA when you call 212-281-9240 or visit HarlemStage.org


The Scottsboro Boys

Show Times

Mon: No show, Tue: 7:00pm, Wed: 8:00pm, Thu: 8:00pm , Fri: 8:00pm
Sat: 3:00pm and 8:00pm, Sun: 3:00pm
Located ath the Vineyard Theatre: 108 East 15 Street
New York, NY 10003-9689 . Call (212) 353-3366 for ticket reservations
This new musical by the legendary song-writing team of Kander and Ebb explores the infamous “Scottsboro” case of the 1930s, in which a group of African-American teenagers were unjustly accused of attacking two white women, and the boys’ attempts to prove their innocence.

Sila DjiGuiba: 18th Annual Dance Conference AND Path of Hope Dance Concert
Conference: Thursday April 1st– April 4th Conference times vary
Presented at Baruch College: 17 Lexington Ave 6th floor Gym
Presented by Maimouna Keita School of African Dance
FREE: Reservations Required. Contact 718-455-1406 or maimounakeita.com
Concert presented at Skirball Center: 566 LaGuardia Place
Ticketed event: Contact 718-455-1406

Daniel Beaty
Written and Performed by Daniel Beaty, Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. from May 7 – 23, 2010
Playing at The Riverside Theatre 490 Riverside Drive. Call (212) 864-2929 for ticket and discount information

RACE
Written by David Mamet and Starring James Spader, David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington, and Richard Thomas
Presented at the Barrymore theatre now through June 13th
Call 212-239-6200 for more information

West Side Story

The legendary show returns to Broadway, with the melodies of Bernstein, the choreography of Robbins and the book by Laurents in glorious place.
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday @7pm
Wednesday – Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
Sunday @3pm
Tickets:
Group Sales info: Call 800-223-7565 or 212-398-8383

Fences
At Cort Theatre, Denzel Washington stars in the first Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Fences as Troy Maxson, an African-American struggling with racial barriers, betrayal and life’s disappointments.
Show Dates:
Performances from 14 Apr 2010
Opening 26 Apr 2010
Closing 11 Jul 2010

Performance Schedule:
Tuesday @7pm
Wednesday – Saturday @8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @2pm
Sunday @3pm
Time Change: Tuesday, April 20 @8pm

Tickets:
Box Office: Tele-charge: (212) 239-6200
12th Anniversary Mentor Project 2010

Stray
Play by Ruth McKee

March 16th – March 27th (Tues- Fri 7pm) (Sat 3pm, 7pm)

Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, New York, NY, 10014)
Student tickets: $10, Regular tickets: $18
Call telecharge at (212) 239-6200

The Belle of Belfast
Play by Nate Rufus Edelman
April 27th – May 8th (Tues- Fri 7pm) (Sat 3pm, 7pm)
Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, New York, NY, 10014)
Student Tickets: $10, Regular Tickets; $18
Call telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com

Paternity
Play by Winter Miller
May 18th – May 29th (Tues- Fri 7pm) (Sat 3pm, 7pm)
Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, New York, NY, 10014)
Student Tickets: $10, Regular Tickets; $18
Call telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com

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