With the Public Theater's renovation well underway and Joe's Pub all refurbished would you be surprised to hear that the storied theater has signed up a storied chef to help feed the masses of hungry theatergoers? The Public has tapped Andrew Carmellini (The Dutch) and restaurateur Luke Ostrom to run its expanded dining options—including a brand new lounge called The Library at The Public Theater.
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The Public Theater Doubles Down On Food, Brings In Andrew Carmellini
Joe's Pub Reopens With Deluxe Makeover And Songs From Stew
The formerly cramped and awkwardly-designed Joe's Pub reopened last night after a three month renovation. It was worth the wait: parts of the venue—especially the general admission bar area and right in front of the stage—used to be very uncomfortable. But now the space has been reconfigured with a smaller bar, significantly better sight lines, reserved seats for all audience members, plus an improved sound and lighting system. Take a look around!
Thank You, Universe: Joe's Pub Gets A Makeover
The concert gods are smiling upon us today! We just received word that Joe's Pub will be shutting down for three months, starting July 1st, for a much needed makeover. If you've ever tried to see a show there without reserving a table, you know that you need to arrive well before showtime to get a seat, or even to get standing room with a view of the stage. (True story: we once "watched" an entire Suzanne Vega show there, standing in the hallway, unable to even see the audience.) That's all about to change, as original designer Serge Becker gets a second chance and will be stepping in to renovate the space, which will now be completely seated.
Six Fun NYC Oscar Parties
We know it might be hard to wrench you away from the chip and dip you had planned for Oscar night on Sunday, but heckling celebrities' fashion choices is best as a group activity, and often comes with cheap drinks. So click through for our guide to the city's best Oscar parties, ranging from glamorous dinners to silly contests and trivia. And we're pretty sure swooning over James Franco (or Anne Hathaway, however you roll) will be happening no matter where you go.
The Michael Jackson Tribute You Were Waiting For
Last night Joe's Pub hosted a Michael Jackson edition of their Our Hit Parade series. Some adorable kids joined in on the fun (video here), performing as the Jackson 6, only to be upstaged by one Mr. Alan Cumming. Watch him adorably fumble over the words to "You Are Not Alone" and "Smile":
Opinionist: If You See Something Say Something
In Los Alamos New Mexico, there's a man named Ed Grothus, who for many years worked at the nuclear research laboratory until being dismissed in the '60s after participating in a peace march. But instead of leaving the nuclear company town that is Los Alamos, Grothus stayed put and began amassing all sorts of surplus junk discarded by the labs. His collection, called The Black Hole, is now incalculably vast, and has become a pilgrimage destination for technology geeks, pacifists, and atomic tourists. Mike Daisey, the monologist, went there too, and after seeing his new solo show, If You See Something Say Something, I feel like I was there with him.
Mike Daisey, How Theater Failed America
In the past several years, writer and performer Mike Daisey has become widely known as one of the most compelling artists working in the solo monologue format first trailblazed by the late, great Spalding Gray. If you're not familiar with Gray's work, you'll be forgiven if the word 'monologist' makes your eyelids droop, but in the right hands the form is as riveting and rewarding as the best ensemble theater. And Daisey's hands are assuredly right; typically seated at a desk with just a microphone, Daisey has a knack for disarming his audience with an approachable persona, incandescent wit and a gift for virtuoso storytelling.
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