Featured Events in New York City
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
September 20, 2019 - January 5, 2020
The Longacre Theatre
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical "is a blast—and that's no myth! It has something for everybody!" (Boston Globe)
With "one foot in Harry Potter and another in Dear Evan Hansen" (Chicago Tribune) this "winning adaptation" (Hollywood Reporter) of the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan is "electrifying!" (Newsday) and "hits the sweet spot!" (Wall Street Journal)
As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is "a spectacularly fun adventure that will thrill everyone in the family!" (Chicago Parent)
Photo: Jeremy Daniel Photography
Warriors Don't Cry
January 31, 2020- February 1, 2020
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
When a contemporary teen activist is on the brink of giving up the fight for justice, she finds inspiration in the story of the Little Rock Nine’s battle for acceptance following the integration of Little Rock Central High School.
Inspired by Dr. Melba Patillo Beals’s searing memoir Warriors Don’t Cry, this production is a catalyst for deeper discussion about social responsibility, civil discourse, social media, community engagement, and freedom.
Photo: Joe Orecchio Photography
Peter Pan
December 14, 2019
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
This enchanting production encourages children to tap into their imagination. In the spirit of the original tale, six children transform the Darling family's nursery into Neverland, turning pillows into clouds, long-johns into shadows, and an ironing board into a ship’s plank.
Photo: Jake Wragge; L tor R: Hannah Timmons, Sara Glancy
Pete The Cat
February 22, 2020
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, he moves in with the Biddle family to learn his manners—and boy, are they square! Luckily the groovy blue cat is there to get the whole family rocking, teaching them life is an adventure no matter where you wind up!
Photo: Jeremy Daniel; L-R: Sam Tedaldi,Adante Carter, Brandi Porter, Matt Dengler, Kyle Sherman
Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends
March 14, 2020
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere solves problems, Iggy Pick has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist has endless curiosity. When their field trip goes awry, can these three save the day in this fun musical that spotlights STEM curriculum?
Photo: Jeremy Daniel; L-R-Daisy Carnelia, Kyle Sherman, Kalilah Black
Click, Clack, Moo
March 28, 2019
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
No more milk and eggs... the cows and hens are on strike! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Find out in a hilariously moo-ving musical about negotiation and compromise.
Photo: Joan Marcus; L - R: Gretchen Bieber, Kristy Cates, Michael Thomas Holmes
Charlotte's Web
May 8-9, 2020
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture
This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.
Photo: Jeremy Daniel