Today’s Highlights:
Peter Filicia & Friends: Broadway Tales and tunes concert, featuring Jackie Hoffman, Josie De Guzman, Karen Mason, Meg Bussert, Penny Fuller, Aeja Barrows, Janine LaManna, and Lee Roy Reams at 7 PM at NYC’s 54 Below.
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Animal Crackers by Jim Bernhard
Put the missing animals in the blanks.
| 1. The Gingham __, play by Lanford Wilson | A. Horse |
| 2. The Wild __, play by Henrik Ibsen | B. Fox |
| 3. The Red __, play by Rudolf Lothar and Hans Adler | C. Elephant |
| 4. The Pink __, play by John G. Fuller | D. Duck |
| 5. The Golden __, musical by Reginald DeKoven and Harry B. Smith | E. Prawn |
| 6. The Amorous __, play by Anthony Kimmins | F. Chicken |
| 7. The Hobby __, play by Arthur Wing Pinero | G. Cat |
| 8. The Spring __, musical by Ivan Caryll, Lionel Monckton, et al | H. Bird |
| 9. The Cat-____. play by Rupert Hughes | I. Butterfly |
| 10. The Scarlet ____, play by Willard Mack | J. Dog |
Scroll down for the answers…
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NYC’s Town Hall has announced its 2025-26 concert season:
John Cassavete’s Opening Night, (Sept. 15), with music, lyrics, and orchestrations by Rufus Wainwright. featuring Rufus Wainwright. Sara Bareilles, Laura Benanti, Darren Criss, Patti LuPone, and Elizabeth Teeter. 
the story of an actress, Myrtle Gordon, played by Cassavetes’ wife, Gena Rowlands in the film, who is premiering a play written for her that is about a woman coming to terms with aging. Myrtle Gordon does not come to terms with her own aging and rebels against the play and throws the entire production into jeopardy. A young female fan asking her for an autograph at the stage door gets killed by a car as she runs off onto the street. Myrtle is being haunted by the young girl. On opening night, she arrives completely drunk but ultimately does what she does best: act and improvise. Part All About Eve, Opening Night is the story of an actress who risks madness for her truth.
Chandrika Tandon Divine Ecstasy (Sept. 20 at 7 PM). The performance showcases various chants in the Vedic tradition, blending Indian classical music with diverse world influences. The evening includes music, storytelling, audience participation, and chanting. More than a concert experience, the evening will be a profound connection with your innermost self, fellow seekers, and the divine essence that binds us all.
Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary Concert (Oct. 7 at 8 PM)
…and more TBA.
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Gingold Theatrical Group will present a brand-new production of Shaw’s Pygmalion Oct. 22 – Nov. 22 at Theatre Row, directed by David Staller.
TBA.
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The Age of Aquarius: The Song of Rock N Soul, by Victoria Lavan and John A. Goux, will run Sept. 20-21 at LA’s Theatre West, directed by Victoria Lavan.
Auriana Chisholm, Harleigh Fork, Joaquin Mengelle, Vertreace Sanders, Preston Simon, and Jana Souza, with Melodee Fernandez, Meg Lin, Constance Mellors, David ingrino, and Donald Moore.
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A reading of Elizabeth A. David & Lauren Daigle’s Prodical Daughters will take place Thurs. July 21 at Off Broadway’s Sheen Center, directed by Jason Danieley, with music direction by Cynthia Meng.
David Abeles, Dawn Cantwell, Carolee Carmello, Shadia Fairuz, Mark Jacoby, Cassondra James, Timothy H. Lee, Megan Loomis, Jacob Ramos, Kristen Tarragó, and Akron Watson.
An exuberant new musical exploring the ancient alchemy of loss, forgiveness & eventual renewal. The American South, so often portrayed in caricature, is fully-embodied in this sonic marriage of country, Cajun and pop. A mother is dead. Her daughters grieve in diametric opposition. A father is left to investigate his failure and future.
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Bonnie & Clyde continues through Aug. 24 at Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theatre, directed by Scott Schwartz.
Lyda Jade Harlan (Bonnie), Charlie Webb (Clyde), Nick Bailey (Buck), and Ashley Alexandra (Blanche), with Amy Bodnar, Jeremy Webb, Gisela Aduisa, Kathy Deitch, Anargha Pal, Vishal Vaidya, Mackenzi Germain, and Anthony Costello.
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My Friends: a Sondheim Concert will take place Sat. Sept. 13 at 6:30 PM at TheaterWorks Hartford, directed by Matthew Bourne, with choreography by Stephen Mear.
Nikki Renée Daniels, Jenn Gambatese, Adam Heller, Omar Lopez-Cepero, John Riddle and more TBA, with a special, virtual tribute from Aaron Lazar.
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Lady Patriot, written & directed by Ted Lange, will run Sept. 6-20 (opening Sept. 9) at Theatre Row.
Fred Grandy and Jill Whelan, with Josie DiVincenzo, Gordon Goodman, Chrystee Pharris, Derek Powell, and and Count Stovall.
The inner sanctum of Confederate president Jefferson Davis has been breached. Information is leaking to the enemy. Who is the spy? No one is privy to this information except Jeffersons advisors, and they are beyond repute. Based on a true story, Lady Patriot reveals an intimate look into the prejudices and patriotism of three ladies who lived during the Civil War: Varina Davis, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Mary Bowser. Lady Patriot combines Langes signature comedy and drama as it peels away traditional stereotypes prevalent in the South during the Confederacy.
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A Cabaret workshop will take place Sep 26-27 at NYC’s 92NY, led by Lindsay Mendez, Michael Kirk Lane, and Yasuhiki “Yaz” Fujuoka.
The trio of artists will provide valuable insights into the art form of interpreting songs for the concert and cabaret stage. Participants will be empowered to showcase the most authentic version of themselves onstage, and those not interest in performing are invited to join as auditors to observe.
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54 Sings Mancini will stream Mon. Aug. 11 at 7 PM at NYC’s 54 Below, hosted by Michael Lavine.
Steve Ross, KT Sullivan, Christine Pedi, Nicholas King, Craig Bierko, Robert Cuccioli, Nicholas King, Javier Muñoz, Christine Pedi, Steve Ross, AJ Shively, Jane Summerhays, and more TA.
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Bonnie & Clyde continues through Aug. 24 at Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theatre, directed by Scott Schwartz.
Lyda Jade Harlan (Bonnie), Charlie Webb (Clyde), Nick Bailey (Buck), and Ashley Alexandra (Blanche), with Amy Bodnar, Jeremy Webb, Gisela Aduisa, Kathy Deitch, Anargha Pal, Vishal Vaidya, Mackenzi Germain, and Anthony Costello.
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ANSWERS: Animal Crackers by Jim Bernhard
1-J. The Gingham Dog, play by Lanford Wilson
2-D. The Wild Duck, play by Henrik Ibsen
3-G. The Red Cat, play by Rudolf Lothar and Hans Adler
4-C. The Pink Elephant, play by John G. Fuller
5-I. The Golden Butterfly, musical by Reginald DeKoven and Harry B. Smith
6-E. The Amorous Prawn, play by Anthony Kimmins
7-A. The Hobby Horse, play by Arthur Wing Pinero
8-F. The Spring Chicken, musical by Ivan Caryll, Lionel Monckton, et al
9-G. The Cat-Bird, play by Rupert Hughes
10-B. The Scarlet Fox, play by Willard Mack