It takes a lot of courage, patience and dedication to commit oneself to a pre-show ritual of cumbersome green prosthetics, a medieval fat suit and guy tights. Even more impressive? The natural ability to elevate the physical phenomenon known as “flatulence” to an art form -- on Broadway, no less. And yet, musical theatre star Brian d’Arcy James does it all, with a wink and a belch and a swampful of gusto. (read the story...)
Things to do this week in NYC Jun 27-Jul 4: Music
(06/27) -
Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, or the classics ? New York City venues feature music from all cultures. Whether you're catching an aria at Lincoln Center, or checking out a band at Central Park Summerstage, NYC has a gig you won't want to miss.
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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
234 W. 42nd St. (7-8 Aves.) 1-800-246-8872 Visit Web Site
Get close to your favorite actors, world leaders, musicians, and sports stars in three dimensions
On Board Tours
212-277-8019 Visit Web Site
New York's most comprehensive 5 1/2-hour tour combines driving, short walks, and a ferry cruise
Big Apple Summer Basics: Sunscreen, Flip-Flops & Super-Awesome Theatre (06/20) - When the thermometer soars, two really cool things happen in New York: 1) an avalanche of cutting-edge shows hit town and; 2) top celebrities join the casts of some of Broadway’s biggest hits. The problem, of course, is fitting everything in. Fortunately, summer days are long. (read...)
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Chicago
Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St. 212-239-6200 Visit Web Site
Kander and Ebb's "musical vaudeville" in which Roxie Hart gains notoriety by killing her boyfriend
Things to do this week in NYC Jun 27-Jul 4: Music
(06/27) -
Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, or the classics ? New York City venues feature music from all cultures. Whether you're catching an aria at Lincoln Center, or checking out a band at Central Park Summerstage, NYC has a gig you won't want to miss.
(read...)
Gotham After Hours - Music and Cocktails in the City That Never Sleeps (06/26) - From torch-song cabarets to cutting-edge dance clubs, from neighborhood bars to velvet-rope lounges, plus world-class comedy clubs and establishments with all manner of live entertainment, New York City is a world capital of nightlife. Here you can find libations from beer and wine to elaborate cocktails and high-end champagne, often accompanied by great food. (read...)