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calendar of events - june 2007
All events are subject to change.
Tickets that are available at The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43rd Street) are usually available for purchase three weeks prior to the performance date. For information 24/7 phone 212/840-2824 this number will list all tickets available at the Box Office.
Tickets may be available on Ticketmaster earlier than three weeks prior to the actual performance, call 212/307-4100 or visit them on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Date: (Mon) June 2 at 7:30 pm
Event: FEATURE FILM SEMINAR SERIES
Description: The series features screenings of major Hollywood and independent films followed by a discussion with people affiliated with the film. Hosted by Scott Siegel, nationally renowned film critic and author, who leads the guests through an entertaining and informative Q&A session
Ticket Price: Members Only
Where to get Tickets: By subscription only
Producer: The Town Hall
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Date: (Tue) June 3 at 7 pm
Event: True Crimes: The Untold Story Behind the Devastation of Iraq
Description: Go behind the headlines of the occupation of Iraq with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Chris Hedges, journalist Laila Al-Arian, bestselling author Jeremy Scahill, and Seymour Hersh, as they discuss the war, the plight of Iraqi civilians and the role of private mercenaries. The event is a dual book launch for Hedges and Al-Arian's Collateral Damage and Scahill's Blackwater (in paperback).
Ticket Price: Orchestra $20 / $15; Loge $15; Balcony $10
Where to get Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster or by calling 212.307.4100
Producer: The Nation Institute
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Date: (Thu) June 5 at 8 pm
Event:

THE VOICE OF IRAN:

MOHAMMED REZA SHAJARIAN

Description: He is one of Iran's most celebrated vocalists and the undisputed master of Persian classical singing. With his flawless technique, powerful and emotional singing, he is widely considered the embodiment of the perfect vocalist and a major source of inspiration to other musicians. In this program, Shajarian will be joined by his son Homayoun Shajarian on vocals and tombak and Ensemble Ava on barbat (short-necked lute), tar (long-necked lute), kamancheh (spike fiddle), and percussion.
Ticket Price: $48 & 38
Where to get Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster or by calling 212.307.4100
Producer:
World Music Institute presents
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Date: (Mon) June 9, 2008 at 8 pm
Event:

CELEBRATE COLE PORTER'S BIRTHDAY

WHEN TOWN HALL PRESENTS

KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER

A SWELL PARTY: RSVP COLE PORTER

with Loren Schoenberg

Description:

“… more showstoppers than any other cabaret show” – The New York Times

 

    

The Town Hall invites one and all to A Swell Party—RSVP Cole Porter, starring KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler a cabaret show celebrating the timeless words and music of the supreme musical sophisticate of the 20th century whose witty, wicked and romantic songs continue to enthrall audiences today as they did in the Jazz Age.  Among selections are It’s De-lovely, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Let’s Do It, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Night and Day, Begin the Beguine, Experiment and Let’s Fall in Love.

 

“Sullivan and Nadler don't treat the material like museum music;

their performances of the various songs are vibrant and full of fun.”  – The Siegel Column, Theatremania.com

Ticket Price: $45 & 40
Where to get Tickets: online at Ticketmaster or by calling 212.307.4100
Producer: The Town Hall
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Date: (Wed) June 11 at 8:30 pm
Event: KANLI NIGAR
Description: Turkish Musical Comedy in 2 Acts -- Nigar grows up to demand the power society once took away from her along with her innocence. Her house of frequently "visited" young scrumptious ladies join her in executing her master plan, taking ruthlessness off of the streets, one man at a time. Teasing with enchanting dances, girls would proceed to deliberate toxication, seduction, pickpocketing, pretty much sucking the life out of the horned up guys before they find themselves on the street with no "score" whatsoever.
Ticket Price: $50, 40 & 30
Where to get Tickets: On sale now at Ticketmaster
Producer: Turkish American Art Society of New York
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Date: (Fri) June 13, 2008 at 8 pm CANCELLED
Event: GUY CLARK/ SLAID CLEAVES/ RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOT
Description:

Three unique masters of Americana music together in one night.

Ticket Price: $36 & 26
Where to get Tickets:

Return to point of purchase for refund.

Producer: The Bowery Presents
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Date: (Mon) June 16 at 8 pm
Event: BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1979
Description: Author/critic Scott Siegel takes audiences of all ages on a musical tour of the Great White Way, offering an entertaining verbal account of Broadway’s history. Each evening celebrates the songs from Broadway shows of a selected year, sung by a cast of talented cabaret and Broadway performers. This marvelous program not only highlights favorite show-stopping numbers, it also features lesser-known gems.
Ticket Price: $55 & 45
Where to get Tickets: On sale now at Ticketmaster
Producer: The Town Hall
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Date: (Tue) June 17 at 7:30 pm
Event: THE NATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE/FOLKSBIENE CELEBRATES HOLLYWOOD LEGEND CARL REINER
Description: An evening of music and laughter with special guests Mary Tyler Moore, Brian Williams and appearances by Robert Paul Abelson, Theodore Bikel, JoAnn Borts, Fyvush Finkel, Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Renee Taylor and more.
Ticket Price: $500, $250, $150 & $75
Where to get Tickets:

Reserve your tickets now:
Call Courtney Kochuba 212-213-2120 x203 or
Fill out the form below and fax it to 212-213-2186

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Producer: The National Yiddish Theatre/Folksbiene
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Date: (Wed-Thu) Jun 18 & 19 at 8 pm
Event: EMMYLOU HARRIS
Description: For over 30 years, Emmylou has flowed effortlessly between genres achieving popularity in pop, folk, country and now alternative. The common bridge is an exquisite vocal style and a gift for discovering the heart of a song.
Ticket Price: $75 & 55
Where to get Tickets:

on sale at Ticketmaster

Producer: Live Nation
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Date:

(Sun) June 22 at 7 pm

Event:

JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN

Description:

A Benefit Reading with the original cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman.  This event is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the reunion of the team which brought to life the “fire-breathing… visceral energy” of a now-classic play; LAByrinth’s production won the Company acclaim as “the most exciting troupe in the city.”  “Stunningly well-written… It is impossible to praise the electrifying performances in Philip Seymour Hoffman’s remorselessly intense production too highly.  The theatrical event of the year.” (The Daily Telegraph, London, 2001)

Ticket Price:

$25 limited tickets, VIP tickets for $100

Where to get Tickets:

General Admission tickets on sale at Ticketmaster now.
VIP Tickets (212) 513-1014 or labtheater.org

Producer:

LAByrinth Theater Co

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Date: (Mon) June 23 at 7:30 pm
Event: FEATURE FILM SEMINAR SERIES
Description: The series features screenings of major Hollywood and independent films followed by a discussion with people affiliated with the film. Hosted by Scott Siegel, nationally renowned film critic and author, who leads the guests through an entertaining and informative Q&A session
Ticket Price: Members Only
Where to get Tickets: By subscription only!
Producer: The Town Hall
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Date: (Wed) June 25 at 8 pm
Event: IDINA MENZEL
Description:

Tony award winning actress Idina Menzel originated the role of Maureen in the musical Rent and Elphaba in the musical Wicked.  She has appeared in several feature films, including: Enchanted, Ask The Dust, Tollbooth, and Kissing Jessica Stein.  Her solo album, I Stand, produced by Glen Ballard and featuring the hit single Brave is available now.

Ticket Price: $71.50 & 56.50
Where to get Tickets:

Internet Onsale Info

Onsale to General Public:

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Producer: Live Nation
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Date: (Mon) June 30 at 8 pm
Event: RADIO BROADWAY PRESENTS THE HITS OF 1958
Description:

Have you ever wanted to hear your favorite Broadway stars perform hit songs from the golden age of radio?  This brand-new concert event features a cast of today's finest Broadway talent performing songs that topped the Billboard charts in the year 1958.  Presented in the spirit of American Bandstand, complete with backup singers, dancers and live band.  Songs include Yakety Yak, Who's Sorry Now, At The Hop, Great Balls of Fire, Elvis Presley's Hard Headed Woman and many more.  A fun and energetic journey back to yesteryear that is sure to please audiences of all ages. 

Ticket Price:

$200, $150, $90, $60, $50 & $40

A limited number of VIP ticket packages are priced at $200 and include premium seating and a private after-show reception with the stars.

Where to get Tickets: On sale now at Ticketmaster
Producer: Radio Broadway
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