by Grace A. Capobianco | Apr 22, 2026 | Art, Europe, Featured, Theater
In a rapidly shifting cultural landscape, where attention spans are short, digital dominates, and tradition often struggles to hold ground, few institutions carry both the weight of history and the urgency of reinvention quite like the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. I...
by Grace A. Capobianco | Apr 6, 2026 | Culture, Featured, Theater
On April 16 and 18, the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization, returns to David Koch Theater for two extraordinary performances celebrating both the present and future of dance. Hosted by Misty Copeland, the annual “Stars...
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 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 Brynn Theurer | Mar 2, 2026 | Music, Outdoor, Theater
As February nears a closing, the spring season begins to approach and although it may not be completely warm yet, NYC has many great events in March to kick off spring. From parades to blooming florals, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate March in the city. 1....
by Grace A. Capobianco | Feb 19, 2026 | Culture, Music, News, Theater
N’Kenge by Dror Forshée Photography. DOWNTOWN’s publisher Grace A. Capobianco recently interviewed the costars from Broadway-bound That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical-the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated five-octave vocalist N’Kenge as...
