The following post was originally published on meganminutillo.com. Every year I search for the right words. Every year I fall short. I took this picture two years ago — the reflection of The Freedom Tower on the other buildings took my breath away. It still does. So much power in that light. So much power…
I recently wrapped up my second season of teaching theatre to adults with special needs. Special needs can mean an assortment of things, so to put it to context, many of my students have autism, some have Down Syndrome, others are nonverbal – and the list doesn’t stop there. It is by far the hardest teaching…
James Patterson has a way with words. Best known for his suspenseful thrillers and middle grade book series, his titles have sold over 375 million copies and he holds the record for the most New York Times bestsellers. With a generosity as endless as his imagination, he has donated millions of dollars to school libraries…
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2018 White Light Festival, which will run October 16 through November 18. The multidisciplinary festival will feature events presented in six venues across the city, including world, U.S., and New York premieres. The ninth annual international festival will explore transcendence, interior illumination, and the communal impulse as…
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Stranger Sings! on October 13th2018 at 11:30pm. Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983 —when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. Stranger Sings! is a parody musical that lovingly riffs on the first two seasons of that one 80’s-themed Netflix show and…
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents award-winning sister act Gracie & Lacy and the Legends Swing Band in Great American Songbook Live on September 21st, 2018. Dressed to the nines in glittering vintage-inspired attire, Gracie & Lacy deliver power-house vocals, smooth-as-butter harmonies, comedy, and even break out their tap shoes as they perform the unforgettable hits of…
Be More Chill will open on Broadway in 2019. After concluding its sold-out 10-week off-Broadway engagement on September 30, Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com,…
There are few things in life that are satisfying to me quite like crossing things off my “to-do” list in my planner. I know, I know, I’m sure many of your are rolling your eyes at this, but alas, it’s an action that helps me remain focused, dedicated, and balanced while juggling a variety different…
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents “Songs from Cult Classics to Benefit the ACLU”. “Songs from Cult Classics to Benefit the ACLU” is returning to Feinstein’s/54 Below for its second year! On Wednesday October 3rd at 9:30pm cult classic musical lovers will gather at Feinstein’s/54 Below for a concert of songs from their favorite under-appreciated…
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present RAISE A GLASS: THE MUSIC & LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI on Thursday, October 4th at 9:30pm with a cast featuring 2018 Tony nominee Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants), Kathryn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill), Drew Gehling (Waitress, Dave), Gizel Jiménez(Avenue Q, Miss You Like Hell), Ben Fankhauser (Newsies), and Andrew…