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26 October 2016 ~ 0 Comments

“I’ve got the song right here!” Inside the Music of Frank Loesser

This Saturday, October 29, the Fred Barton Orchestra and a cast of Broadway’s best will be back on the Schimmel stage to open its fifth smash season of American Showstoppers. This concert promises some of the very best of the American Musical Theatre and Songbook cannon; the work of the Academy®, Tony®, Grammy Award® and […]

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11 October 2016 ~ 0 Comments

Ease on down to Schimmel!

Here at the Schimmel Center, we are aware that for the New Yorker that has never ventured below Houston Street or tries to avoid the financial district at all costs, the prospect of locating our theater may seem daunting. That is why we have taken some extra steps this season to make it even easier […]

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05 October 2016 ~ 0 Comments

Onstage: Interview with Johnny Vorsteg of Taylor 2

On Friday and Saturday, October 15th and 16th, the Taylor 2 Dance Company will leap back on to the Schimmel Stage to give our audience a reminder of what makes Paul Taylor one of the most remarkable choreographers of the modern era. The performance will include three of his most prolific pieces; “Aureole,” “Dust,” and […]

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29 September 2016 ~ 0 Comments

The Merry Melodies of Carnival of the Animals

On Saturday, October 1st, New York Theatre Ballet brings its family friendly, one-hour production of Carnival of the Animals. The ballet is set to the classic suite The Carnival of the Animals by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Although the piece was originally composed for a private concert, the piece found its way into […]

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03 August 2016 ~ 0 Comments

Make Downtown Your Weekend Family Weekend Destination

Fall is quickly approaching and young school aged children are dreading the shorter days because they know it means back to school. Fall weekends still pose an interesting question for parents, “how do I entertain the children while sticking close to home?” Make your answer this fall be, “Downtown Manhattan.” The quickly evolving neighborhood is […]

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