by Jo-Ann Dean | Mar 29, 2026 | Culture, NYC, Theater
Photos by Rebecca J Michelson @rebeccajmichelson Deaf Playwrights Joey Caverly & Andrew Morrill’s play TRASH hits the stage in a historical first, thanks to Artistic Director Bill Rauch and Producing Partner Liz Flemming, Out of the Box Theatrics production at...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Mar 23, 2026 | Events, Music
Photo by DT of Starfield, courtesy of Dean Friedman The Triad Theater welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Dean Friedman to the stage on Saturday, March 28th at 6:30pm. Don’t miss Friedman’s rare US appearance. Hear his beloved hits “Ariel,” “Lucky Star,”...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Mar 21, 2026 | Culture, Theater
Ethan Slater stars Marcel Marceau in Marcel on the Train. Photos by Emilio Madrid, presented by Classic Stage Company. Tony Award–nominated Ethan Slater stars as Marcel Marceau in the world premiere of Marcel on the Train, presented by Classic Stage Company....
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 26, 2025 | Culture, Lighting, NYC, Outdoor, Uncategorized
Downtown Magazine found kindness and community at Chic Shack during Christmastime in NYC. As someone new to the city, I knew I had to have a Christmas tree. So, I went in search of the perfect one that would fit my budget. Along the way, I was reminded that...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 22, 2025 | Book Club, Culture, Downtown Highlights, Family, Fashion, Music, NYC, Sightseeing, Theater, Uncategorized
The Doris Dear Christmas Special in New York at the Triad Theatre On December 19th and 20th, the Triad Theater was alive with holiday cheer as an all-star cast and orchestra, led by the incomparable Doris Dear (aka Ray DeForest), took the stage. Accompanied by Blake...
