EVENTS NEW YORK
August
Hattie . . . What I Need You to Know!
Who:  Written by acclaimed actress of stage and screen, Vickilyn Reynolds, who has starred in Bring In da Noise, Bring In da Funk, The Colored Museum and Mama I Want to Sing, Hattie What I Need You To Know! captures the essence of Hattie McDaniel's humble beginnings in Denver and her rise to stardom in Hollywood with heart and soul.
When: Performances begin with an Opening Night Gala on August 20 at the historic National Black Theatre. Wednesday 8:00pm, Thursday 8:00pm, Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm
Where: National Black Theatre, 2031 Fifth Avenue (The theatre is located on Fifth Avenue between 125th and 126th Streets.)
Tickets: 212-352-3101 or 866-811-4111 (toll free)
More Info: 212-722-3800
August 6, 7 and 13
REVIVAL OF AMIRI BARAKA’S “THE TOILET”
 Who: AMIRI BARAKA and Woodie King, Jr’s New Federal Theatre, in association with City Parks Theatre, proudly presents the 2008 production of iconic playwright Amiri’s Baraka’s dynamic drama,
What: "The Toilet” a riveting play is exemplary of several recurring themes in Baraka's critically acclaimed work, which often depicts the drama of the sensitive, isolated individual pitted against the social code of his community; a marginalized individuals' self-hatred as perpetuated by society; and the failure of love, or of the ability to love in our society.
Where: Playing outdoors at The EAST RIVER AMPHITHEATRE (FDR Drive below Grand Street–lower Manhattan), Wednesday & Thursday, August 6th and 7th (8:PM), and ST. MARY’S AMPHITHEATRE (146th Street & St. Ann's Avenue– the Bronx), Wednesday, August 13th (8:00PM)
Tickets: Admission is free for the 8:PM Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th EAST RIVER AMPHITHEATRE, and 8:PM Wednesday, August 13th, ST. MARY’S AMPHITHEATRE performances of “The Toilet.”
More Info: Contact New Federal Theatre at 212-353-1176 / E-mail: NewFederal@aol.com, or CITY PARK THEATRE Marketing Director, Philip Craft at 212-360-8162 / E-mail: pcraft@cityparksfoundation.org.
August 2, 2008
TRILOGY: AN OPERA COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS: “EMMETT TILL THE OPERA”
 What: Trilogy: An Opera Company proudly presents celebrated composer Charles Lloyd, Jr.’s dynamic opera about Emmett Till, whose brutal murder in 1955 in the Mississippi Delta came to symbolize the start of the Civil Rights movement in America.
When: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Where: Science Theatre (Science Park High School), 260 Norfolk Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Tickets: The 8:00 pm performance is free and open to the public.
For more information: Call (973) 985-5881 / E-mail Trilogy AOC @juno.com, visit online at: www.TrilogyAOC.homestead.com, or Celeste Bateman (973) 705-8253/ CelesteBateman@aol.com.
Now to August 19, 2008 -FREE
Melvin Van Peebles:
AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH
Who: Melvin Van Peebles in partnership with The Classical Theatre of Harlem will kick-off its season in partnership with the City Parks Foundation to present FREE performances of its award-winning production of Melvin Van Peebles's musical Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death. Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death was a huge hit when it premiered on Broadway and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
What: Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death, a totally unique fiction form, is a gutsy, lusty politically-outspoken narrative of African American street life that explores inner-city agony. Peopled by junkies, crooked cops, prisoners, lovers and dreamers, Van Peebles' play is considered a tradition-shattering and trend-setting work which spawned the choreo-poem, spoken word and rap music.
When: From July 25 to August 25, 2008
Where: The Amphitheater at Von King Park, Brooklyn, Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8pm, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 8pm
The Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 8pm, Friday, August 1, 2008 at 8pm and Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8pm
The Amphitheater at East River Park, Manhattan, Friday, August 8, 2008 at 8pm, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8pm
The Amphitheater at St. Mary's Park, Bronx, Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8pm,Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 8pm
Tickets: FREE performances in New York City Parks. All performances are FREE and open to the public. No reservations or tickets required. Seating is provided.
More Information: classicaltheatreofharlem.org
Now through 2008
CLIFFORD ODETS’ THE COUNTRY GIRL
What: The Country Girl is a classic backstage story. The title character, Georgie (Frances McDormand), is married to actor Frank Elgin (Morgan Freeman), once a great theater star, now down on his luck. When Frank is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd (Peter Gallagher), he has the chance to make a major comeback. One of Clifford Odets's last plays, The Country Girl premiered to great acclaim and box office success on Broadway in 1950. A movie version of The Country Girl was released in 1954 and received two Academy Awards.
Who: Morgan Freeman last appeared on Broadway in The Gospel at Colonus in 1988, and Frances McDormand last appeared on Broadway the same season in A Streetcar Named Desire. Peter Gallagher was last seen on Broadway in Noises Off in 2001.
When: Now through 2008
Where: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th Street
When: Mon to Sat at 8pm, Wed & Sat at 2pm, Tue to Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3
Tickets: thecountrygirlonbroadway.com
Now to August 8, 2008
LAURENCE FISHBURNE STARS IN THURGOOD ON BROADWAY!
Who: Laurence Fishburne, Tony Award winner, a Drama Desk Award winner, an Outer Critics Circle Award winner, an Emmy Award winner, an Academy Award nominee and the recipient of a Theatre World Award. Perhaps best known to movie audiences for his performances in the blockbuster "The Matrix" series, Fishburne has also starred in such films as "Mission Impossible 3," "Bobby," "What's Love Got to Do With It," and "Boyz in the Hood," among many others.
What: Fishburne portrays Thurgood Marshall, who rosefrom the back streets of Baltimore to the Supreme Court of the United States, overcoming whatever obstacles society placed in his way. THURGOOD is his remarkable story, a triumph of courage -- not just for the man, but for the nation he bravely challenged and proudly served.
When: The play runs through August 8, 2008
Where: The Booth Theater, 222 West 45th Street
Tickets: shubertorganization.com
Now to August 14, 2008 - FREE
¡Retumba!
(Afro-Latino sounds of the Americas, updated with modern interpretations.)
What: ¡Retumba! is a multi-ethnic all-female music and dance ensemble founded in March 1981 in celebration of Women's History month. Fusing traditional rhythms and ancient melodies with modern interpretations, ¡Retumba! bases its work on the historic meeting of African and European sounds in the Americas and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on the music of Puerto Rico, Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Brazil
 Who: Cecilia Villar Eljuri, Xiomara Laugart (Ecuadoran Julieta Venegas-style alt-rock from Cecilia, and raw Cuban ritmos from Xiomara, of band Yerba Buena)
When: Thursday, July 10, performance begins at 7:00 pm
Where: Typically held in El Museo’s outdoor courtyard, this year’s concert series will take place in El Museo’s 599-seat Heckscher Theater while the courtyard undergoes renovation.
Admission: All of the concerts are free and open to the public. Location: Typically held in El Museo’s outdoor courtyard, this year’s concert series will take place in El Museo’s 599-seat Heckscher Theater while the courtyard undergoes renovation.
Look for More: July 17 through August 14
El MUSEO’S TARGET FREE CONCERT SERIES: LATIN NIGHTS/NOCHES LATINAS
July 17: Night at the Palladium with the Chino Nunez and Friends Orchestra (salsa)
July 24: Freestyle Urban Night and Hip Hop (With Dominican MC Talentino)
July 31: Irresistible Tango with Tito Castro
August 7: Celebrate Colombia! Folklore Urbano with Pablo Mayor
August 14: Noche de Trios with Junior Gonzalez y su Trio Los Borincanos & Eddie Alicea y su Trio de Epoca
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