Starring Harris Yulin, Mercedes Ruehl, Darren Goldstein, and Elizabeth Marvel.
The time – the mid ’70s. The place – upstate New York. Young playwright John returns to his family’s house, seeking permission to produce the play he has written about his family. As martinis flow, so do recriminations and revelations. One of Gurney’s funniest and most poignant plays.
Larry and Teresa’s new album “Contraband Love” revisits the Americana textures of the duo’s debut, deftly channeling Memphis, Chicago, the Delta, and Appalachia with equal assurance. Larry’s world-famous guitar work – scorching here, funky there, stellar always – punctuates the proceedings with riveting emotion, often like a third voice weighing in on a myriad of emotional states.
Breathtaking, cutting edge, incredible illusions – when Jason Bishop makes magic, you won’t believe your eyes! Close-up sleight of hand and projections on a huge movie screen meld with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack.
“Some of the greatest musicians in the world!” –Leonardo DiCaprio
World Tour! Straight from France, The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of the legendary Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt into the 21st century. Their unique, high energy performance pays tribute to one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Reinhardt’s driving, swinging style of “hot jazz” sizzles as masterfully played by the Allstars, who unleash their own interpretations, arrangements and original compositions with stunning virtuosity.
This internationally renowned group prominently features one of Europe’s greatest musical families: guitarist/violinist Dorado Schmitt and his two sons Samson and Amati. The band also features virtuoso violinist Pierre Blanchard and accordionist extraordinaire Ludovic Beier. In addition, on rhythm guitar, DouDou Cuillerier, who also brings the house down with his scat singing, and Francko Mehrstein. On bass, Antonio Licusati and Gino Roman.
Straight from their sold out Joe’s Pub concert! In their newly released album of neo-boleros, DUELE (It Hurts), Maria Bacardi, Grammy Award-winner David Oquendo, and Edgaro Gonzalez have fused classic romantic Cuban boleros of the early to the mid-20th century with up-swing contemporary rhythms and grooves. Accompanied by a powerhouse 10-piece acoustic band, Maria Bacardí is one of the exceptional singers of “Bolero Feelin”. She is expressive and provocative; the type of singer the original Bolero composers would have dreamed of interpreting their heart-wrenching romantic ballads.
Alec Baldwin leads conversations with filmmakers and guests, presenting new and groundbreaking documentary films and thought-provoking stories to the East End.
For over 35 years, the gay porn shop, Circus of Books, served as the epicenter for LGBT life and culture in Los Angeles. Unbeknownst to many in the community it served, the store was cultivated and cared for by its owners, Karen and Barry Mason: a straight couple with three children. CIRCUS OF BOOKS is an intimate portrait of the Masons and their journey to become one of the biggest distributors of hardcore gay porn in the United States. Their story unfolds through the lens of their daughter, filmmaker and artist Rachel Mason.
The chef and host of Bravo’s Top Chef will discuss his restaurant empire with a focus on being environmentally-friendly and giving back. Join Florence and Tom Colicchio for a complimentary continental breakfast at 10am prior to each talk. A book signing will follow the interview and Q&A.
So much science, so little time! Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations. There are too many to do ‘em all – solution? The Wheel of Science! With over a dozen fantastic demonstrations ranging from optical illusions to chemical reactions to homemade hovercrafts, wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next! Will we turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? Who knows? Step right up, and spin the wheel!
Folk, rock, and blues royalty Jenni Muldaur gathers a gang of her world class pals for an electric night of surprises. Guests include Rufus Wainwright, Isaac Mizrahi, Teddy Thompson, and New Yorker Humorists Roz Chast and Patty Marx’s Ukelear Meltdown.
Upgrade your ticket and join The East Hampton Star for a private three-course dinner at the historic Maidstone Hotel at 5pm before the performance at 8pm. Limited space available.