From Stranger Things to Squid Games to walking through the pages of our favorite stories from Disney Animation, live immersive experiences have become all the rage in recent years as entertainment properties invite us into their universe.
How does one write a disco pop opera about the life of Imelda Marcos, former Philippine first lady, and de facto dictator for over a decade?
Love and freedom can be found in the most unlikely of affairs.
Following six weeks of previews, ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ officially opened on Broadway on June 22.
Rock and roll is known to be many things: inspiring, provocative, and above all else entertaining.
When Carolina de Castiglioni penned Syrma, she had no idea it would land her an opportunity to participate in the New York Theatre Festival in June 2020. The contemporary, Greek mythological, tale is Castiglioni’s debut play; though as an actor, she’s no stranger to the theater world. Following a reading of Syrma at the Center for Italian Modern Art on May 20, The Knocktural was able to chat with the NYU alum and hear how Syrma came to be.
The play by JP MIller turned Academy Award winning film is now bursting with high-enegry musical numbers at the Linda Gross Theater.
On a tranquil evening in Brooklyn, I was feeling electrified. Sitting adjacent to several of the most glorious luxury sports cars in history, I was watching Allan McNish cross the finish line first at the French Le Mans race for a third time in his life, on a humongous outdoor screen, with the backdrop of midtown Manhattan beyond it, right across the river. It was a surreal moment, and it really made me proud to be appreciative of performance vehicles. At that moment, there was nowhere else I would rather be. This was the premiere of the documentary Racing with Giants: Porsche at Le Mans.
Manhattan Theatre Club presents the New York Premiere of King James that was previously produced and presented with Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Groups. Written by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Kenny Leon, starring the originating cast: Glenn Davis (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) and Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) as two young adults accidentally creating a friendship because of the rise and journey of Lebron James’ career: his highs, his betrayal of Ohio and his world shattering championship title. With the accompanying DJ of Khloe Janel, we see an honest exploration of connection and intimacy between Cavalier Fans.
Off-Broadways’ biggest night was celebrated on Sunday at the NYU Skirball Center for the performing arts as the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards were underway. It was a night filled with celebration and recognition for some of the most talented performers and creators in the Off-Broadway community. Named after the legendary actress and producer Lucille Lortel, the awards were first presented in 1986 and have since become a prestigious honor in the theater community.