From the 2022 production of “A White Man’s Guide to Rikers Island,” by Rich Roy. Photo: Stephanie D Zapata From Prison to the Stage I recently reviewed an off-Broadway play called “A White Man’s Guide to Rikers Island,” a two-character piece about the experience... City Arts 11 Aug 2022 | 11:53
Lady Macbeth (Erin Roth) and Macbeth (Nicholas Martin-Smith) conspire in the Hudson Classical Theater Company’s current production of “Macbeth.” Photo: Susane Lee. ‘Theater is a Unifier’ “Magical, energetic, and dynamic” were the first words that came to mind for both Susane Lee and Nicholas Martin-Smith when... City Arts 08 Aug 2022 | 03:38
PEN America at 100 exhibition at New-York Historical Society. Photo: Karen Camela Watson PEN America at 100 The allure of books. And words and writing. The need to connect. These may have been the things that led PEN’s founder, Catharine... City Arts 29 Jul 2022 | 09:55
Installation view, “Barbara Kruger,” David Zwirner, New York, through August 12, 2022. Photo courtesy of David Zwirner Feminist Artists at the Fore Feminist artists have the floor this summer, and they have lots to say. In, around, and out of town, take some time to explore... City Arts 21 Jul 2022 | 10:06
Steph Del Rosso, writer of “53% OF.” Photo: Ella Pennington Old Venue Reopens With New Take On Women “I have many, many supporters. They’re all fantastic people. But they’ve had to deal with some very very bad things I’m gonna... City Arts 14 Jul 2022 | 03:41
Graciela Cassel’s “radar kaleidoscope” is made of angled mirrors that reflect the surrounding river, sky, and city. Photo: Meryl Phair ‘River Dreams’ Aboard the Lilac The Lilac calmly sits in the Hudson River along Pier 25 in downtown Manhattan as New Yorkers stream by to enjoy a summer... City Arts 05 Jul 2022 | 02:34
Above the upper level rotunda, Saya Woolfalk’s creatures engage the mind to a land far beyond delayed trains and angry commuters. Here, as part of her science fiction project, “The Empathics,” is a fictional race of women fused with plants. The collage is almost 30 feet across. Photo: Ralph Spielman The Art of Penn Station When you pass through the main areas of the Upper Level at Penn Station, and look up, you will notice a change for the better.... City Arts 23 Jun 2022 | 04:50
Cartoonist Ken Fisher, AKA Ruben Bolling. Photo courtesy of Ruben Bolling NYC’s Star Cartoonist Does the name Ken Fisher mean anything to you? Okay, how about Ruben Bolling? Finally, how about Tom the Dancing Bug? They... City Arts 20 Jun 2022 | 10:32
New Yorkers embrace in a "hugging spot" at Union Square Park, May 2022. Photo: Gabo Rodriguez-Tossas Felix Morelo’s ‘Good Luck Spots’ Felix Morelo’s work is about breaking social barriers, says the Latin-American artist who lived in Colombia until the age... City Arts 08 Jun 2022 | 10:34
Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga (front) in “Macbeth.” Photo: Joan Marcus She Makes The Sets They Act On Actor Edward Norton says, “she is a genius.” Theater directors obviously agree, as Christine Jones has been the set designer... City Arts 05 Jun 2022 | 12:48
The lobby of the Ukrainian Institute of America. Photo: Pavol Roskovensky Minding the Heritage It was late in the afternoon on Thursday, May 19, and a small cadre of journalists was huddled in the lobby of the Ukrainian... City Arts 24 May 2022 | 12:53
Photo of Stefanos Koroneos courtesy of Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, New York Verona on the Hudson On June 4 and 5, Teatro Grattacielo presents Riccardo Zandonai’s 1922 “Giulietta e Romeo” staged outdoors and free in Robert... City Arts 20 May 2022 | 11:20
The cast of “La Dame Blanche”: Left Column: Katy Lindhart, Kofi Hayford, Joe Lodato. Middle Column: Steven Herring, Andrew Dwan, Maestro Keith Chambers. Right Column: Arnold Livingston Geis, Kathleen Norchi, Laura Zahn. Photo courtesy of NewAmsterdamOpera.org Rare Operatic Birds Take Flight This Spring Small opera companies need to take different routes in order to stand out and compete against the wealthier and more international... City Arts 12 May 2022 | 08:15
Author Zibby Owens. Photo: Kyle Owens The Park Avenue Podcast Queen Turned Author Upper East Sider Zibby Owens is on the move. The 45-year old energetic Jewish mother of four and “Good Morning America” regular... City Arts 06 May 2022 | 12:53
Leerone Hakami and Shay Slusky of West Amadeus Music Studio. Photo: Kay Bontempo ‘Do You Want These Concerts?’ For Leerone Hakami and Shay Slusky, as for nearly all New York City’s professional musicians, the beginning of the COVID-19... City Arts 02 May 2022 | 09:51
