NEWSLETTERAug 11, 2026
New York, NY – Crawl Space Plays presents Michael Gardner’s world premiere theatrical adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s scandalous novella, Les Enfants Terribles, directed by Gardner, running September 10 - October 4, 2026 for 21 performances in a limited engagement at East Village Basement, located at 321 East 9th Street in New York City. Opening night is September 12 at 7pm.
New York, N.Y. - From the creators of Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody) comes McMusical, a brand-new, unhinged satirical romp making its first developmental production at Theater for the New City, September 17–20, 2026.
Aug 10, 2026
Participating organizations will race to complete the most rides across Luna Park’s eight roller coasters, with the winning team receiving a $10,000 donation
Brooklyn, NY (August 10, 2026) – Luna Park in Coney Island, New York City’s ultimate destination for amusement and thrills, will celebrate National Roller Coaster Day with its Charity Coasterthon on Sunday, August 16, 2026. This year’s event takes on added significance as Luna Park celebrates the 99th anniversary of the legendary Coney Island Cyclone and continues the countdown to the iconic coaster’s historic centennial in 2027. Bringing together local charities for two hours of nonstop thrills, the Coasterthon will raise funds and awareness for organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities.
Somewhere, Virginia
Written by John Harney, Directed by Anna Rebek
New York, N.Y. (August 10, 2026) – Theater for the New City, Executive Artistic Director, Crystal Field, presents Somewhere, Virginia, a new play written by John Harney. Anna Rebek directs a cast of four, including Jake Steinberg, Janelle Clayton, Chase Cortland Erwin, and Laura Whittenberger. Five performances will be staged from September 8-12, 2026 as part of the 14th Dream Up Festival at The Johnson Theater at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003.
New York, N.Y. - Twenty-five years after the devastating attacks of September 11, Gary Marlon Gere (Taxicab Chronicles) brings his deeply personal new play, RECOVERY, to the stage with its world premiere at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, running August 13–15 at AMT Theater. The production is directed by Dennis Oliveira.
New York, NY — August 4, 2026) — Word Up Community Bookshop is proud to present the sixth annual Uptown Kid Lit, the premier children’s book festival serving families in Uptown New York City.
Young readers will have the opportunity to meet multilingual authors, local illustrators, and artists, as they present new books, lead story times, activities, discussions, workshops, arts, crafts, games, and more. Celebrating the magic of literature, literacy, and art, along with the back-to-school season, free books and school supply giveaways will be available to all who register.
Jul 30, 2026
New York, N.Y. (July 30, 2026) – Today, Brooklyn Bowl announces the return of its beloved annual musical Rosh Hashanah services, celebrating its 15th year of blending Jewish tradition with the spirit of New York's live music community.
Jul 29, 2026
THE PERFECT RELATIONSHIP IN BUSHWICK
Limited Engagement: Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, August 2
New York, N.Y. - Lifelong Brooklyn resident Adrian Crawford's new play, The Perfect Relationship in Bushwick, will have its World Premiere as part of the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, opening Thursday at AMT Theater in Manhattan. The limited engagement runs from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2. Set in the heart of Bushwick, the production is directed by Juan Ramirez, Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
Porter Airlines Offers up to 20% Flight Discount; over 85 NYC Hotels, Attractions, Broadway Shows and More Offering 30% Off
Canada Remains NYC’s Second-Largest International Market with 820,000 Visitors Forecasted in 2026
New York City (July 28, 2026) — New York City Tourism + Conventions today announced a summer travel incentive inviting Canadians to enjoy 30 percent off at participating tourism and hospitality businesses from August 18 through September 7, helping offset the currency exchange rate. NYC’s Northern Neighbour Deal features discounts at more than 85 hotels, Broadway shows, attractions, restaurants, museums and more, with reservations opening next Tuesday, August 4, at nyctourism.com/northernneighbour. In addition, Porter Airlines is offering up to 20 percent off all New York itineraries. Flights must be booked by August 7, for travel through December 15.
Tickets are now on sale for more than 80 performances on the Lincoln Center campus
New York, NY (July 28, 2026) — For its 2026-2027 season, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) continues elevating the field to new heights, as it does season after season, curating programs that span the vast repertoire of chamber music, present an international and intergenerational roster of the world's best chamber musicians, and introduce audiences to works rarely heard in concert alongside icons of the canon.
