The Beat

With an English adaptation and rock orchestrations by Adam B. Levowitz

New York, NY – This summer, the curtain rises—and the volume cranks—on a whole new Don Giovanni, running now through August 26, 2025, at New York City’s famed Cutting Room (44 East 32nd Street). Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, Don Giovanni is the world's greatest opera. Mozart’s Don Giovanni – A Rock Opera is a bold reimagining of the iconic opera, translated, orchestrated, and directed by Adam B. Levowitz.

Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13 at 4pm; Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18 at 7pm; $10–$70

New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces two Launch and Learn Sails for July, Currents of Conservation Sail on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 4pm, and Tides of Change Sail on Friday, July 18, at 7pm, aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Tickets are now available and range from $10 to $70.

The site specific production takes place on a barge in Brooklyn

Limited Engagement Runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum

New York, N.Y. - A gender bending troupe of nine electrifying women take over a barge, in the New York Premiere of The King’s Men. The farcical comedy written by Javen Turner who holds an MFA from The Old Globe was inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. The King’s Men is directed by Twenty Something's co-founder River Knight. The limited engagement runs July 18 - August 2 at The Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn (a floating barge).

Limited Engagement Runs August 6 to 15 at AMT Theater

An Official Selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival

New York, N.Y. - Double-Crossed, a captivating new play by Glory Kadigan will have a workshop production at The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival in August. The limited engagement runs August 6 to 15 with a talkback scheduled following the performance on August 8. The production features an accomplished cast of four and is directed by Noel MacDuffie. Double-Crossed is in an official selection of The 2025 Broadway Bound Festival.

July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28

New York, N.Y. (July 1, 2025)  -  Molly & June’s Honky Tonk, one of New York City’s fastest-growing country nights, is teaming up with legendary music venue SOB’s to launch a brand-new Honky Tonk Mondays series. Happening every Monday in July, each event will feature beginner-friendly line dancing lessons, live country music, happy hour specials, and cowboy hat giveaways. …

Path of Liberty will offer active, off-duty, and retired military members and their families special complimentary tickets for prime viewing.

New York, NY (June 30, 2025) – Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, a powerful public art installation made possible by The Soloviev Foundation, will welcome active, off-duty, and retired military members and their families this Independence Day as the nation begins the official countdown to America’s 250th birthday. Situated along the East River, the installation offers a meaningful backdrop for the celebration and live simulcast of the annually anticipated Macy’s Fireworks Show.

New York, N.Y. (June 30, 2025) – The Dessoff Choirs – led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather – today announces its 2025-2026 season. Fresh off its 100th anniversary season in 2024-2025, The Dessoff Choirs has been a fixture on the New York classical music scene, known for introducing unknown, long-forgotten, or newly composed works to American audiences, while Dessoff’s nine music directors have continued expanding founder Margarete Dessoff’s legacy.

Shakespeare’s Classic Comedy Painted in Colors as Never Before 

July 17-27, 2025 (8 performances), Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm / Sunday 2pm 

New York, N.Y. (June 26, 2025) – Ensemble Shakespeare Company (ESC), New York City’s innovative ensemble for classical theater, presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s classic comedy told with the company’s unique and intimate style of storytelling. ESC Executive Director Dylan Diehl* directs an ensemble cast of fifteen, including Chloe Champken, Dylan Diehl, Susannah Hoffman*, Dennis Kear*, Gerrard Lobo, Jesse Cao Long, Paul Marchegiani, Diego Millan, Celeste Moratti, Ella Olesen*, Katie Pelensky, Erin Roth*, Joe Staton, Lawrence E. Street*, and Colleen Smith Wallnau*. Eight performances will be staged from July 17-27, 2025, at the Flea Theater, 20 Thomas Street, New York, NY 10007.

Four-Concert Mainstage Series Co-Presented with Kaufman Music Center at Merkin Hall Begins November 20

Season Additionally Includes NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS Residency at The Juilliard School

New York, N.Y. (June 26, 2025) — New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, today announces its 2025–26 season of performances, including four Mainstage Series programs at Merkin Hall, co-presented with Kaufman Music Center. The season also includes the ​​NYFOS Next Festival at The Theater at 150 W 17 and NYFOS’s annual residency at The Juilliard School.

Hometown Brooklyn Pickleball Team to Play in Four Matches at MLP New York

Brooklyn Pickleball Team to Host Open Practice and Media Availability at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, Thursday, June 12, Starting at 10 a.m. ET

Brooklyn, NY, June 9, 2025 — Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team (BKPT) - a Premier Level MLP franchise - are proud to announce that MLP New York will be hosted at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, July 3-6.