Show begins at 7pm. Free admission, no reservation required. Cydney Chase is a singer-songwriter and plays experimental folk-pop music. Along with her passion for composing her own songs, she enjoys singing songs by Joni Mitchell, Sarah Bareilles, Stevie Nicks, etc. Her melodic vocal talent has been compared to the likes of Brandi Carlisle and Sarah McLachlan with her own unique style that shines through in her performances. Free admission, no reservation required.
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Clara Bingham is a journalist and author whose work has focused on social justice and women’s issues. Her latest book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973, is a history of the early years of second wave feminism. As a Washington, D.C. correspondent for Newsweek from 1989 to 1993, Bingham covered the George H. W. Bush White House leading up to and during the 1992 presidential election. Her freelance writing has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and more. Moderated by Nancy Steiner.
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Party Boys is the amazing true story of how a family from a small farm town in Canada built an entertainment empire in New York City where more than 40 million people danced, laughed, and had the time of their lives. Founder, along with his brothers, of NYC’s Webster Hall, Lon Ballinger discusses his experiences in the nightclub industry, the importance of integrity and responsibility in business and the challenges he’s faced. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
Read MoreOn a Mission: WWII Through the Eyes of a Bomber Pilot and a War Correspondent
Posted on November 5, 2024
Chloe Melas (Luck of the Draw) and Margot Clark-Junkins (Following the Front) will share the remarkable WWII experiences of their grandfathers, followed by a Q&A.
Melas’s grandfather, Frank Murphy, served in the 8th Air Force’s “Bloody 100th” Bomb Group and was held as a POW at Stalag Luft III. His memoir, republished by Melas in 2023, became a New York Times bestseller.
Clark-Junkins published her grandfather Sidney Olson’s 1945 war dispatches, which capture Churchill in London, Hemingway and Capa in Paris, the fall of Cologne and Nuremberg, and Dachau’s liberation.
Books will be available for sale and signing.
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Oscar Andrew (Andy) Hammerstein III presents “Carefully Taught,” a talk exploring the political and progressive themes in his grandfather Oscar Hammerstein II’s songbook. Known for traditional Broadway musicals such as The Sound of Music, Oscar Hammerstein II was an outspoken activist who opposed fascism and racism, displaying moral courage through his work and life. This event, featuring selections of his music, includes performances by Rita Neidich and Henry Thrasher, with Cary Brown as Musical Director.
Read More3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool with James Kaplan
Posted on October 18, 2024
James Kaplan, author of the definitive Frank Sinatra biography, presents 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool, exploring how the iconic Kind of Blue album came together and the lives of the three artists behind it. A must-read for jazz fans! Introduction by Janet Maslin.
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Join the cast of The Game’s Afoot for drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the Playhouse Cafe.
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Hard Headed Comedy presents a jam-packed show with an exclusive line-up of performers. Starring Oscar Collazos, Liz Glazer, Erin Maguire and Luz Michelle.
Read MoreWe are welcoming back The Playhouse Collective—a talented group of actors, writers, and directors from the Bedford area. Our next production is The Game’s Afoot, a thrilling comedy by Ken Ludwig, directed by David Ludwig. Cast announcement coming soon!
Set in December 1936, Broadway star William Gillette, famed for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, invites his castmates to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of fun. But when a guest is mysteriously stabbed, the gathering takes a deadly turn in this clever, suspenseful whodunit.
Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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What do you do when you feel like the ground you are standing on is crumbling? In this memoir, Jeanne proves her mission success by perseverance and vulnerability. From the trials of childhood to the rush of romance; from the crush of heartbreak to the nervous excitement of two major pivots in her career—readers will relate to Jeanne’s honest and heartfelt insights on growing up, motherhood, love, and, yes, interior design.
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