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Cobbe portrait of Shakespeare. Public Domain
Off Broadway
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Blood, Treachery, and the Fight for the Crown

After a critically acclaimed summer run of William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts 1 & 2, Atlas Shakespeare Company returns to the stage with the sequel: Henry VI, Part 3. Set during the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry VI, Part 3 is a thrilling exploration of power, betrayal, and the brutal cost of civil war. This limited engagement runs October 7–12, 2025, at The Wild Project in New York City, under the direction of Artistic Director Adriana Alter. 

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s 2025-2026 Season: IMMERSIONS AND EXPLORATIONS
Dance
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s 2025-2026 Season: IMMERSIONS AND EXPLORATIONS

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony’s 2025-26 season invites you inside the orchestra with its groundbreaking InsideOut Concerts®. Maestro David Bernard curates composer-focused programs—Saint-Saëns, Schubert, Strauss—offering unforgettable, immersive journeys through masterworks. With world-class artistry, accessibility, and innovation, these concerts promise transformative experiences for families and music lovers alike.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Rococo Repast: Where Time Dissolves and Music Transcends
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Rococo Repast: Where Time Dissolves and Music Transcends

The ACO’s “Rococo Repast” at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Club proved that period-authentic performance transcends mere historical recreation—it’s sonic time travel. Under Thomas Crawford’s witty guidance, virtuoso musicians on gut-stringed instruments transported audiences directly into 18th-century salons. Don’t miss their upcoming Lincoln Center season, where baroque masters speak with startling immediacy to contemporary hearts.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
New York in Five Voices: The ASO’s Bryant Park Summer Finale
Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

New York in Five Voices: The ASO’s Bryant Park Summer Finale

Under a starlit Manhattan sky that seemed to pulse with invisible harmonies, the American Symphony Orchestra transformed Bryant Park into a cathedral of sound. With Botstein’s guiding words and radiant performances of Perry, Cowell, Kay, Copland, and Dello Joio, the evening became an unforgettable celebration of New York’s musical identity. This free concert embodied the orchestra’s democratic vision, proving once again that great music belongs to everyone.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Caper
Film
Victoria L. Dammer

Caper

Phil (Ron Palais) has made a big mistake. Instead of sexting his girlfriend’s telephone number, he sent the sext to his boss, Janet (Anne Klaus). In his moment of life-or-death crisis, he involves his misfit group of friends to recover the phone.

Victoria L. Dammer
A Night of Glamour, Giggles, and Gourmet: Drag Bingo at Nordstrom
Dining
Sora Vernikoff

A Night of Glamour, Giggles, and Gourmet: Drag Bingo at Nordstrom

What happens when fabulous drag queens meet gourmet dining and competitive bingo? Pure magic! Join glamorous hostesses Babette and Svetlana at Nordstrom’s fifth floor for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, outrageous prizes, victory laps around the restaurant, and the most entertaining dinner party you’ll ever experience.

Sora Vernikoff
Stravinsky’s Timeless Fable Reborn on Shelter Island
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Stravinsky’s Timeless Fable Reborn on Shelter Island

David Bernard’s Park Avenue Chamber Symphony transforms Stravinsky’s devilish masterpiece into transcendent theater, proving that technical brilliance and emotional truth create the most potent magic in classical music. Their innovative approaches to audience engagement and musical excellence promise an unforgettable upcoming season of artistic revelations.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Sulfur Bottom: A Haunting Elegy for Environmental Justice
Off Broadway
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Sulfur Bottom: A Haunting Elegy for Environmental Justice

Rishi Varma’s “Sulfur Bottom” at Jerry Orbach Theater conceals devastating secrets within its exploration of environmental injustice and corporate exploitation, featuring masterful performances and revelations that will leave you breathless. This profound work transforms abstract policy into an intimate family mystery, creating urgent, unforgettable theater that guards its most shocking truths for live audiences. Some theatrical experiences can be described; others must be witnessed to be believed.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Hugh Jackman: Live From New York with Love – Concert Review
Cabaret
Victoria L. Dammer

Hugh Jackman: Live From New York with Love – Concert Review

Hugh Jackman delivered a breathtaking two-hour spectacle at Radio City Music Hall, showcasing his incredible versatility as guitarist, pianist, and powerhouse vocalist. From The Greatest Showman hits to Neil Diamond classics, plus a show-stopping guest performance, this multi-talented superstar proved why he’s truly one of entertainment’s greatest showmen.

Victoria L. Dammer
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