In “Dolores,” Sinead Hogan (left) and Coralie Bradnam play working-class siblings Sandra and Dolores, who, over the course of an afternoon, rehash family secrets, lies, trauma, and buried memories. ( Photo: Red Door Productions) “Dolores:” The Sister Act Is Back, And Opposites Still Don’t Attract The high octane feud between social media influencers Alix Earle (a Tom Brady-ex) and Alex “Call Her Daddy” Cooper has nothing... City Arts 02 May 2026 | 06:51
RJ HIGTON and Company perform ‘Broadway Rhythm’ in “GOTTA DANCE! “ ( Photo: Christopher Duggan,) “Gotta Dance!” Showcases Broadway’s Magical Moves If you miss—or missed—the great dance shows like “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,” “Dancin,” “West Side Story” and “Chorus Line,”... City Arts 29 Apr 2026 | 06:20
Erwan Saunier in his element, bringing a white horse to life on canvas Three Faces of Erwan Saunier: Immigrant, Soccer Coach & Artist On a cold December day in 1999, a French immigrant named Erwan Saunier stepped off a plane in New York City with a work visa,... City Arts 24 Apr 2026 | 04:49
Journalist Dana Perino's debut novel, “Purple State,” is a rom-com where red meets blue, and nothing is black-and-white when it comes to love and politics. ( Photo provided by Harper Collins) “Purple State:” The Politics Of Love, a Debut Novel by Dana Perino Can two people from opposite sides of the aisle end up walking down the aisle? The answer will surprise you in the new debut... City Arts 21 Apr 2026 | 02:24
Uncle Sam Riding a Bicycle Whirligig, Probably New York State, 1880–1920, Paint on wood with metal, 37 x 55 1/2 x 11 in., Gift of Dorothea and Leo Rabkin. ( Photo: Courtesy New Museum) Uncle Sam, Drones, Grand Master Raphael & More: 10 Must See Spring Exhibits After the long hard winter, the local museum scene is exploding with exhibits ranging from drones and Monkey Kings to Uncle... City Arts 20 Apr 2026 | 01:09
Gabriella Major and Gideon Taylor open the screening with a brief discussion ( Photo: Isis O’Flynn-Shahaf) First-Ever Global Holocaust Film Series Aims to Honor the Past, Educate the Future The themes of strength, courage, and remembrance were on full display April 14 when The Jewish Heritage Museum and The Claims... City Arts 17 Apr 2026 | 12:26
“Corned Beef (And Other Arguments)“ was written and is performed by Robyn Kimmel, who plays the Jewish half of the two-person play, and Brian Martin, who plays a down on his luck Irishman. ( Photo: Bobbie Armstrong) “Corned Beef” Play Orders Up Humor in Off-Broadway Debut A Jew and an Irishman walk into a New York deli. It’s not a joke, but the makings of a new play called “Corned Beef (And Other... City Arts 08 Apr 2026 | 11:42
John McDonagh (left) and Seth Goldman play two old school New Yorkers in indie film “Love New York” which had a fundraising screening at the Irish Repertory Theater in Chelsea recently. ( Photo: Josh Robinson Studio) Two Cab Drivers Celebrate Debut in Indie Film “Love New York” A full house packed into a private screening of the 2025 indie dark comedy “Love New York,” a reflection of the unique modern-day... City Arts 02 Apr 2026 | 05:58
Daniel Yaiullo as Georgie Frobisher in the opening scene of The Croquet Player at Theater for the New City. ( Photo: Theater for the New City) H. G. Wells’s “The Croquet Player” Plays at East Village Theater There is something inherently alluring about the unpredictability of a show at Theater for the New City. Bold, gritty, and... City Arts 31 Mar 2026 | 01:24
Author Deborah Mallow has written a transformational–and award-winning–personal growth guidebook offering readers self-improvement essentials to replace unhealthy habits with positive changes. ( Photo: Wollam Works Publishing) How to Have Fewer Days That Suck: A Self-Help Game Plan Consider this your burn(out) notice. Burnout can, unfortunately, be a byproduct of living in NYC. If you’re all too familiar... City Arts 02 Apr 2026 | 06:00
Amin Ahmad’s debut novel, “A Killer in the Family,” sends Indian immigrant Ali Azeem on a mission to determine who his Gatsbyesque in-laws really are: the embodiment of the American dream or the epitome of the dark side of power and ambition. ( Photo: Henry Holt & Co.) The Problem with In-Laws Laid Bare in Debut Novel Thriller When you marry your spouse, you marry their family. Good-natured and naïve, yet far from innocent, Ali Azeem learns this... City Arts 27 Mar 2026 | 02:57
On March 21st, the 50-year-old New Museum, which has long been a home for a local community of artists, neighbors, and partner organizations across the Bowery and the Lower East Side, will reopen, revealing its 60,000 square foot building expansion and its inaugural exhibition, New Humans: Memories of the Future. ( Dean Kaufman) After 2-Year Renovation, the New Museum of Contemp Art Finally Reopens Deeply rooted in downtown New York, as well as internationally, The New Museum has long been a home for a local community... City Arts 20 Mar 2026 | 05:10
Uncle Vanya’s director and visionary artist, Dmitry Krymov, and his international collective of actors, designers, musicians, puppeteers, and producers, are dedicated to creating dynamic, heartfelt, visually stunning theater that breaks traditional boundaries. ( Photo: Steven Pisano) Russian Director Krymov Gives New Life to a Classic Chekhov Tale From Russia with love...of Chekhov. Anton Chekhov, the Russian playwright and short story writer, considered one of the greatest... City Arts 20 Mar 2026 | 12:48
Issy Knowles on stage performing as Pollie in the award-winning one woman play “Body Count.” ( Photo: Geve Penn) Bonnie Blue Inspires Sexy and Controversial One-Woman Play Your body, your choice. But what if you’re choosing to objectify yourself for the male gaze and a paycheck, with a dollop... City Arts 13 Mar 2026 | 01:47
Red Door Productions is the brainchild of five actors trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute on a mission to put on amazing plays and create their own opportunities. Top left to right: Isabella Candillier, Roxane Pes, and Violet Levinson. Bottom left: Carolina Buhck; bottom right: Ana Radice-Morras. ( Photos: Roxane Pes) A Sneak Peek Behind The Red Door: Theater, Creativity, Innovation! Five actors, hailing from Britain, France, Holland, and the Island of Martinique found each other in NYC and then founded... City Arts 13 Mar 2026 | 11:47
