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Free plays with a high standard of acting talent seeking exposure and discovery, great atmosphere and the chance to see future and current stars pitting their skills against the bardic benchmark.
Delacorte Theatre in Central Park
www.publictheater.org/view.php?mode=eventdisplay&eventid=210
PS122 is the centre of experimental performance (dance, theatre, live art, etc) in New York City. It has been a hub of interesting work for over 30 years.
Sometimes the work is fantastic and sometimes it is not so good - but the low ticket price makes it worth the risk. Their biannual festival, Avant-Garde-Arama is an experience worth the risk.
www.ps122.org
It is on 1st Avenue and 9th Street in the East Village. You can get their via the L train to 1st avenue, the 6 train to Astor, the R train to 8th Street, or the F to 2nd Avenue.
This is a brand new theatre opening October 25, 2007 in beautiful Newark, NJ, just over the bridge from New York City.
Thur 10/25 & Fri 10/26 features My Chemical Romance opening for Bon Jovi. Check this out for a night of music enjoyment.
Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102
www.prucenter.com
This is theatre just for children, but parents will love it, too. Great for those who may be still too young for Broadway manners. This troupe takes stories, written by children, and sets them to words and music. Very talented group, full of imagination and fun.
Shows on Saturday only.
The Drama Bookshop on 40th Street & 8th Ave, near the major shows; shows are on Saturday only; www.storypirates.com
On in December, I loved this production of the Nutcracker. The scenery was good and our seats were in the front rows. This is a 'must see' if you like ballet. Go the whole hog and buy a programme too to take home! Magical. Tickets on sale from September time.
Home of the Rockettes and the Christmas spectacular, this is a fabulous Art-Deco building. Check out the rest rooms - different on every floor. A great tour for anyone who likes the theatre.
Rockefeller Plaza
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