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November 30 is Small Business Saturday. In appreciation of small business owners and their employees, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite films about small businesses and the challenges they face. We hope these films will inspire you to support local businesses as their employees work hard to keep your community unique and thriving.
"The Shop Around the Corner" (1940)
Alfred Kralik (Jimmy Stewart) is a successful salesman at a small shop in Budapest, but he is less successful in finding love. That changes when he contacts an unknown woman through a newspaper ad. Meanwhile, shop owner Hugo Matuschek (Frank Morgan) hires Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) as a saleslady, and she and Kralik can't stand each other. If this plot sounds familiar, it is because it is an adaptation of the same play that inspired "You've Got Mail" (1998).
"The Pajama Game" (1957)
In this adaptation of the stage musical of the same name, Babe Williams (Doris Day) and other employees of the Sleeptite Pajama Factory are demanding a raise of 7½ cents per hour, but factory owner Myron Hasler (Ralph Dunn) refuses to budge. New superintendent Sid Sorokin (John Raitt), who is madly in love with Williams but had to fire her, discovers the corrupt reason why Hasler won't relent. Will his discovery avert a strike and win back Williams?
"McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971)
When John McCabe (Warren Beatty) arrives in Presbyterian Church, Washington, in 1902, the only building in town is the church for which it's named. McCabe soon establishes the town's first non-mining businesses — a saloon/gambling hall and a small brothel. Constance Miller (Julie Christie), a cockney madam, soon arrives and convinces McCabe to form a business partnership, with her managing the struggling brothel. Quickly a bustling town forms, catching the attention of a large mining company looking to buy out McCabe's businesses, whether he wants to sell or not.
"Ghostbusters" (1984)
At its heart, "Ghostbusters" is the story of three entrepreneurs (Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis) who start a small business to eradicate evil spirits from New York City. While the service they provide may be unique, they face the same problems as many small-business owners — finding an affordable workplace, hiring new employees, and dealing with government regulators who want to shut down their ecto-containment system.
"Jerry Maguire" (1996)
When high-profile sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is fired from his high-paying job with one of the top sports talent agencies in the nation, he decides to start his own agency. With just one employee, single mother Dorothy Boyd (Renée Zellweger), and one client, cocky wide receiver Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Maguire sets out to change the industry for the better.
"Chocolat" (2000)
In the winter of 1959, single mother Vianne (Juliette Binoche) upends a small French village by opening an unconventional chocolate shop during Lent. The devoutly Catholic locals are both curious and appalled, and the town mayor (Alfred Molina) urges them to boycott her shop, with the hope of putting her out of business by Easter. Can Vianne win over the townsfolk with her chili-pepper hot chocolate and delectable truffles?
"Barbershop" (2002)
Struggling to keep his Chicago barbershop afloat, Calvin Palmer Jr. (Ice Cube) sells the business to the ruthless loan shark Lester Wallace (Keith David). He quickly regrets his decision, but Wallace wants double what he paid to return the shop. Palmer has one day to save the neighborhood establishment while simultaneously managing employee crises and his growing family.
"Kinky Boots" (2005)
Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) is struggling to keep his family-owned shoe factory in business. A chance encounter with drag queen Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor) opens his eyes to a niche market — drag queens seeking heels that can withstand extra weight and fit larger feet. When Charlie and his former employee Lauren (Sarah-Jane Potts) fail to design a suitable product, they bring in Lola as a consultant, which does not sit well with many of the factory's employees or Charlie's fiancée.
"Sunshine Cleaning" (2008)
Single mother Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams) needs money for her hyperactive son to attend private school. Cleaning houses does not pay the bills, nor does it fulfill her need to get more out of life, so she enlists her aimless sister Norah (Emily Blunt) to join her in starting a specialized cleaning service — crime scene cleanup. As the sisters learn the ins and outs of biowaste disposal, they quickly discover the grueling demands of running a small business.
"Theater Camp" (2023)
When Camp AdirondACTS founder Joan Rubinsky (Amy Sedaris) suffers a "Bye Bye Birdie-related injury" leaving her in a coma, her inept son, business vlogger Troy (Jimmy Tatro), takes over management of the cash-strapped camp. With foreclosure imminent, Troy seeks novel ways to cut costs and increase revenue, including having campers "act" as servers at a Rotary Club event, sharing his bunk with an Airbnb guest, and replacing several longtime teachers with one instructor — the highly unqualified Janet Walch (Ayo Edebiri).
Check out our blog to learn more about how you can participate in Small Business Saturday.
Broadway Stages is always looking for ways to help people enter the film and television industry. We champion organizations like Reel Works and are proud to play a role in developing scenic artists by hosting the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 Apprenticeship Program. So, we are thrilled to share the The Peter Roth Internship @PALEY with you.
The Paley Center for Media is dedicated to discussing the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. It only makes sense that they would foster the next generation of creators.
In its third year, the internship is meant to help shape the next generation of visionary TV professionals. It is a paid internship for rising junior and senior college students. The participants will get unparalleled first-hand experience of television's business and creative sides.
The internship is named after renowned television executive Peter Roth. He broke into the television industry in 1976 as a manager and then director of ABC's children's programming. He also served as ABC's vice president of current programming. Later, after a time as president of Stephen J. Cannell Productions, he became the president of Fox. After three years in that position, he left for Warner Brothers Television Studios, where he served as the chairman and chief executive officer.
Roth said of the internship, "We are so excited to welcome and support such a talented, passionate, and dedicated cohort of future media executives, creators, writers, and thought leaders. I fully expect, and I am convinced, that they will make a significant contribution to the betterment and nurturing of great television."
Applications for the 2025 class of Peter Roth Interns are now open and close on January 14, 2025. You can get started by clicking here. The Paley Center also offers upcoming question-and-answer sessions on 11/19 and 12/9. These sessions will share tips to help applicants get their applications noticed.
Broadway Stages knows the strength of the stories brought to the screen depends on a skilled, diverse group of creators. As one of New York's largest growing full-service film, TV, and music video studio production companies, we value diversity and promote the inclusion of experiences, talents, and culture in the industry. The Peter Roth Internship program will create ongoing access and opportunities to help increase diversity in the industry and inspire the next generation of television professionals. We know the future of the American film and television industry will remain strong because of organizations like the Paley Center for Media and programs like The Peter Roth Internship. If you are interested in more information about careers in film and television, check out our Industry Guide webpage. There, you can find job profiles, tips about bringing stories to the screen, and current job postings.
Welcome to Broadway Stages' Spotlight, where we feature local shops, restaurants, organizations, individuals, and venues. We encourage our readers to consider supporting these organizations to advance the local community. This week, we hope the story of P.S. Kitchen inspires you!
In 2017, a new and unique restaurant opened in New York City's Theater District. The menu at P.S. Kitchen features a high-end take on vegan cuisine. While people rave about the service and cuisine, that isn't what elevates it above others. P.S. Kitchen donates 100% of its profits to sustainable nonprofits like ShareHope, Justice Rising, Restore, and Defy Ventures!
Cofounders and partners April Tam Smith and Graham Smith drew inspiration from the CEO of one of those nonprofits, Cynthia Petterson of Share Hope. Petterson launched her business by mortgaging her home as a single mom.
Amy Tan Smith told the Manhattan news service W42ST, "I strongly believe that we're all created to help people. And, having worked for Wall Street for so long, I see that there is really nothing that money can buy that would give me the same joy and fulfillment."
Collaborating with industry experts Craig Cochran and Jeffrey LaPadula and fueled by this inspiration, they used their time, money, and energy to create this exceptional eatery. Citing the inspiration of social impact pioneer Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Cofounder Craig Cochran told Forbes, "We wanted to do more than just write a check — we wanted to create jobs and empower others."
The restaurant's mission is more significant than just donating its profits. It aims to advance the causes of justice and kindness locally and worldwide. To make this happen, P.S. Kitchen is committed to empowering people who have been marginalized. This is reflected in the social ventures and charitable endeavors with whom it joins forces. And, of course, it is dedicated to providing New Yorkers with delicious, entirely plant-based food options that are kind to the body and the Earth.
One Yelp reviewer noted, "This place is a real find! The food is delicious, refined, and served beautifully. We had the lasagna, crabby cakes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. All were excellent. BTW, I'm not a Vegan, but I'll be going back. We ordered coffee (very good), and the oat milk we requested was warmed, which is a nice touch. I can hardly wait to try other items on the menu!"
Their team has crafted a menu to engage the pleasure of comfort while elevating it to the level of fantasy. Flavor profiles inspired by the season and the globe are balanced with classic French techniques and the finest quality ingredients. Diners can choose from high-end vegan cuisine such as appetizing Colombian Potato Soup, organic Maitake Wings, a hearty Black -N- Bleu (Impossible) Burger, and Linguini Fini with homemade Marinara, to name a few.
Patrons can also enjoy a host of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and tempting desserts. For a complete listing of the options available, click here. And follow them on Facebook and Instagram to learn about tempting additions to the menu.
P.S. Kitchen is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Its location in the Theater District makes it a great choice before or after the show. With this in mind, reservations are recommended. You can also order online.
P.S. Kitchen inspires Broadway Stages. Like us, they are dedicated to serving their clients, employees, society, and the Earth with utmost care. It makes us proud to see New Yorkers leverage the power of good food and an open heart. We encourage you to join P.S. Kitchen in making a better city and world. It's as easy as relaxing, grabbing a drink, and satisfying your appetite. And when you go, be sure to tell them Broadway Stages sent you!
As the leaves fall and the weather gets colder, many look ahead to times of companionship, joy, and abundance. But, sadly, many of our neighbors find themselves considering how they will provide for themselves and their families.
According to New York City Council, New Yorkers visited food pantries over 30 million times in 2023. Additionally, soup kitchens provided nearly three and a half million meals. Moreover, according to City Harvest, almost 50% of working-aged households in New York are struggling to make ends meet.
Broadway Stages prides itself on the role we play in fighting this scourge. For instance, our founder, Tony Argento, sits on the board of directors of The Campaign Against Hunger. We also donate the space for the the Corona Food Bank, run by the Community Center Services Organization (CCSO) and its founder and executive director, Evelyn Heilbron.
Broadway Stages urges you to look out for your neighbor during this time of abundance and throughout the year. Below are just a few of the great nonprofits fighting food insecurity in our five boroughs and beyond. For an extensive list, click here.
Community Center Services Organization (CCSO) - Food Bank of Corona
CCSO’s 2024 Thanksgiving Community Meal will be held on Wednesday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 93-15 Corona Ave., Elmhurst, NY. Follow them for more information on Instagram and Facebook. Consider providing financial support via their GoFundMe page.
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH)
At two locations, TCAH will distribute FREE turkeys and Thanksgiving essentials. It's first-come, first-served while supplies last. Note, these are ticketed events.
Brooklyn
2010 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, November 21
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway Farm
45-55 Beach Channel Drive
Friday, November 22
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Here are some additional organizations you might consider supporting:
North Brooklyn Angels
Rethink Food
City Harvest
Food Bank For New York City
On Sunday, November 17, our friends at NOoSPHERE Arts will present the U.S. Premiere of "A Place Called Music." This fascinating documentary from director Enrique M. Rizo tells the story of two artists from uniquely disparate backgrounds.
Photo Credit: Pasquale Salerno
One part of the collaboration is Daniel Medina, a traditional Wixárika violinist from the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, while the other is Philip Glass, the world-renowned composer from New York City. The audience will join Daniel and Philip on a remarkable musical journey that transcends cultural, linguistic, and geographic boundaries.
When music becomes the language, the language barrier is bridged. The artists' journey brings them to a shared space, revealing profound artistic connections that resonate deeply with the audience. The artists explore this deep connection through their music, resulting in an unprecedented blending of tradition and modernity.
Footage of rehearsals and live performances in Mexico and New York captures the fusion of ancient Wixárika ceremonial music with the resonant tones of the grand piano. The soundtrack, previously heard only in Wixárika ceremonial gatherings, brings a powerful new voice to both the violin and piano in a transformative experience that celebrates the universality of music.
Doors will open on Sunday at 3:30 p.m., and the film will begin at 4 p.m. After the film concludes, there will be an in-depth question-and-answer session with director Enrique M. Rizo.
Additionally, Daisy "Tutu" Bugarin Avila, supported by the Semillas Collective, presents "Opening Ceremony," a celebration of Indigenous resilience, creativity, and resistance through music, ceremony, and art. Wixárika and Tepehuano yarn paintings, crafts, and mountain-grown Zapatista coffee are available for purchase. All proceeds will directly support these communities.
NOoSPHERE Arts consistently builds community through a range of vibrant public events in its indoor-outdoor home atop Broadway Stages’ soundstages. This opportunity is one of many brought to the neighborhood of Greenpoint by a team of international creatives who engage diverse audiences. Broadway Stages is excited about this chance for audiences to celebrate diversity through film and music. Click here to purchase your tickets. Also, follow NOoSPHERE Arts on Facebook and Instagram for other exciting upcoming events!
In 2010, the United States was in the midst of a recession. The day after Thanksgiving, “Black Friday,” was always helpful to major retailers. But American Express wanted to find a way to include local and small businesses in the end-of-year windfall.
With that in mind, American Express created the first Small Business Saturday. It would take place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States, riding the wave of enthusiasm of Black Friday. And the idea works. Shopping local doesn’t only help the business where you are spending your money. According to businessdasher.com, small businesses generate $68 in local economic return for every $100 spent with them.
This year, Small Business Saturday falls on Saturday, November 30. However, some businesses and boroughs recognize the occasion on other dates. For instance, BKLYN Commons has their 8th Annual Open Desk: Small Business Pop-Up with more than fifty vendors at 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. And in Queens, there will be a few markets and bazaars for the occasion.
The QED Holiday Craft Bazaar at 27-16 23rd Avenue will occur on Saturday, November 30. The Holiday Market at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy, the Bohemian Hall Beer Garden Astoria Tiny Market, the NYCSCA Holiday Shopping Festival (at the SCA Atrium), and the Queens Craft Brigade at Rocco Moretto Post will all take place on Sunday, December 1. And Steinway Street’s First Holiday Market and the NYC Made Market at 35-52 32nd Street will take place on both Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1.
American Express can also help you find participating businesses in your neighborhood. Just click here! Another great resource is New York City’s map from Small Business Month in May. Or stop in at a business in your neighborhood and shop!
Broadway Stages also wants to remind you that Tuesday, December 3, 2024, is GivingTuesday! Created in 2012 as a simple idea — a day encouraging people to do good — GivingTuesday was born and fostered at the 92nd Street Y (today known as 92NY). Click here for ways to get inspired and participate! As King Solomon said, “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer.”
Broadway Stages takes pride in actively supporting our local businesses. When practical, we work primarily with local businesses and in-house teams for our production needs, and our clients do the same. We know that staying local improves our communities, which makes everyone stronger. So, please do your part and shop and give locally this season. It really makes a difference.
Whether you are a research scientist investigating the mysteries of our past or just someone with a day off, you will surely be enlightened and engaged at the American Museum of Natural History.
Since its founding in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) has endeavored to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. Today, the Museum is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions.
Just across from Central Park on the Upper West Side, the Museum spans four city blocks, making it one of the largest museums in the world. The museum comprises 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space with the Hayden Planetarium and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
The Museum showcases its unique treasures in the exhibit halls. Still, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists work in five active research divisions and three cross-disciplinary centers. These scientists conduct research in anthropology, astronomy, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, invertebrates, mammalogy, mineralogy, ornithology, and vertebrate paleontology.
Their work draws on a world-class permanent collection of more than 34 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures, with its fossils and insects being among the largest in the world. The specialized collections range from frozen tissue to genomic and astrophysical data. Moreover, it boasts the most extensive independent natural history library in the Western Hemisphere. With all these resources, the Museum can grant the Ph.D. degree and Master of Art in Teaching degree through its Richard Gilder Graduate School. It is the only American museum accredited to do so.
The Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., except closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas. And with so much to see, it is wise to pick one hall that most interests you (the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, for instance) and delve into everything there. You can always come back and investigate another hall on another day. That is the beauty of having this great resource in our city! If you have your heart set on visiting one specific hall, you should check here to see if that hall is closed for maintenance or an event. To save time on the day of your visit, purchase your ticket in advance by clicking here. See a list of the Museum’s exhibitions here, and see their calendar of events here.
So, plan your visit today. Will you be in awe of the Tyrannosaurus rex in the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs? Or, will you be dazzled by the gems displayed in the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals? Some may prefer to journey to the alien-like world of the Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium. If you need help choosing, consider following the Museum on Facebook and Instagram. Their posts will give you scores of exhibits to consider.
We know that sometimes it can be easy to take the many resources, places, and opportunities available to us in NYC for granted, but Broadway Stages encourages everyone to make a plan to check out the abundance that surrounds us. And as a start, we assure you that a trip to the American Museum of Natural History will not disappoint you!
November has been recognized as National Native American Heritage Month since Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed into law a joint resolution in 1990. The resolution introduced by Hawaii senator Daniel Inouye and congressional delegate Eni Faloemavaega of American Samoa states, "American Indians were the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States of America." It goes on to say, "Native American Indians have made an essential and unique contribution to our Nation and to the world." However, the first official time of recognition dates back to 1916, when the governor of New York declared the second Saturday of May to be the first American Indian Day.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, NYC Parks is hosting several events throughout November celebrating the history and culture of New York City’s indigenous Lenape people. New Yorkers will be able to learn about the Lenape's historical and modern contributions from NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. For a calendar of the events, click here.
Another great place to explore the past and present experiences of Native Americans in the City is the National Museum of the American Indian (in New York City). An extension of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., the museum cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts. Visitors can peruse objects, photographs, archives, and media covering the entire Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. For more places to visit to celebrate the City's Native American heritage, check out this list at Untapped New York and this list posted by Barnard College.
Broadway Stages knows that Native Americans are a valuable part of the abundance of our nation and encourages everyone to remember their past contributions in New York City and to appreciate and encourage their future engagement.
Welcome to Broadway Stages' Spotlight, where we feature local shops, restaurants, organizations, individuals, and venues. We encourage our readers to consider supporting these organizations to advance the local community. November is National Native American Heritage Month. Native American Indians have made an essential and unique contribution to our city, nation, and world. This week, we bring you Spiderwoman Theater, an Indigenous women's performance troupe based in Brooklyn.
In 1976, Muriel Miguel gathered a diverse group of women at the Washington Square Methodist Church, including her sisters Lisa Mayo and Gloria Miguel. From this gathering, a movement coalesced that became the Spiderwoman Theater. Today, it is the longest-running Indigenous women's performance troupe in the nation and has been called a pillar of New York's experimental theater scene by The New York Times. Today, the sisters have written and produced over twenty original works for the theater.
The collective's genesis lies in the disillusionment with the treatment of women in radical political movements of the 1970s. The three sisters currently form the core of the company. Their maternal grandmother was a Rappahannock from Virginia, and their father was a Kuna from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama.
All three sisters were the creative forces behind the group's works and performances. Lisa received classical training as a mezzo-soprano, then studied dance with Uta Hagen and musical comedy with Charles Nelson Riley; Gloria went to Oberlin College in Ohio and studied drama with Herbert Blau; and Muriel trained as a dancer until joining Joseph Chaiken and his avant-garde improvisational company, The Open Theatre.
By the early 1980s, the Spiderwoman Theater emerged as a leading force for Indigenous women, artists, and cultural artisans. While the three Brooklyn-born sisters hail from the Kuna and Rappahannock nations, members varied in age, race, sexual orientation, and worldview. The group's performances tackled issues like sexism, racism, classism, and violence in women's lives. Gender roles, cultural stereotypes, and sexual and economic oppression were questioned as well. Indigenous communities worldwide recognize it as a powerful voice for their concerns.
The company took the name "Spiderwoman Theater" after the weaver in the Hopi creation story. Manifesting the spirit of story weaving is core to its performances; the women use a variety of formats, including poetry, dance, theater, and song. The pieces are organically layered with movement, text, sound, music, and visual images. But they also intertwine humor with popular culture, personal histories, and their sometimes shocking style. Strung together with bursts of color, pop culture, and various art forms, the synergism of all these elements creates a three-dimensional tapestry embodied in space and becomes a theater production.
The women of Spiderwoman continue to move forward in their ambition of creating an artistic environment where Indigenous arts and culture are vital to the larger arts community. Sadly, Lisa passed away in 2013 due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Gloria told Westbeth, "We still feel her onstage. She's there and backstage. After a show, we all used to get together. She's still there. I still wait for her."
You can help ensure the company's future by making a tax-deductible donation. Just click here. And while you are at it, follow them on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming performances and workshops.
There is a Native American proverb that says, "Tell me the facts, and I'll learn. Tell me the truth, and I'll believe. But tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever." Broadway Stages is proud to play a role in bringing so many stories to life; we admire Spiderwoman Theater as they pay homage to the stories and storytellers from their heritage and give us all stories that will live in our hearts forever.
This time of year has so much to offer for New Yorkers who love birds! The NYC Bird Alliance has a full slate of engaging and informative events and lectures coming up. Explore our City's parks with expert guides. Enhance your bird knowledge and birding skills with one of their virtual or in-person classes.
Soar the globe with the free, spectacular, and intimate talks of the 2024-2025 "Spread Your Wings" Lecture Series. Join a lineup of exciting authors, researchers, and experts via Zoom from late fall through the winter. They will discuss various topics related to conservation, birds, or advocacy.
● "How Birds Created the World" with Randi Minetor (11/13)
Bestselling author Randi Minetor writes Falcon Guides/Globe Pequot Press and Birding Magazine and is a regional report editor for North American Birds. She shares these tales and many more from her latest book, "The Complete Language of Birds." Purchase your copy today and register online here for the lecture!
● Exploring Atlas Obscura: Wild Life with Cara Giaimo (12/3)
You can register here to hear from freelance animal and plant correspondent Cara Giaimo as she shares insights on the making of "Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders," the newest addition to The New York Times-bestselling Atlas Obscura. It's a curious traveler's guide to the world's most fascinating, unusual, and least-understood flora and fauna. Purchase your copy today!
● Connecting Coasts: Shorebird Conservation with Salvadora Morales (1/14)
You can register here to join NYC Bird Alliance and ecologist Salvadora Morales. Salvadora is a Senior Conservation Specialist of the Flyways Program in Manomet Conservation Sciences and WHSRN Executive Office. She will discuss how American Oystercatchers banded in New York City by NYC Bird Alliance have been found on shrimp farms and beaches in the Gulf of Fonseca in Central America.
● The Urban Owls with Christian Cooper (2/4)
Fresh off his experience as the host of Extraordinary Birder on National Geographic TV, NYC Bird Alliance Board Vice President Christian Cooper will discuss his upcoming children's book, "The Urban Owls: How Flaco and Friends Made the City Their Home," hitting the shelves in February 2025. He will tell how these incredible urban birds found fame. Register for the lecture and pre-order your copy of the book today!
In addition to the "Spread Your Wings" Lecture Series, NYC Bird Alliance always offers bird outings and classes to capture and enlighten novice and veteran birders. You can find the events currently listed on their calendar and access online registration here. All events are free unless noted otherwise.
Broadway Stages shares many values with the NYC Bird Alliance. Our President and CEO, Gina Argento, even serves on the organization's leadership team and board of directors. We strongly urge you to check out these events and consider contributing to their mission. Also, stay informed and inspired by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
This November, we are thankful for the diverse array of productions currently being filmed at Broadway Stages, and those that have just wrapped and will be coming to your television or local movie theater soon. We have new productions to announce, as well as updates on your favorite shows. Find out more about what's happening at our facilities.
Timothée Chalamet in New York City Filming "Marty Supreme"
Hollywood A-lister and New York native Timothée Chalamet will portray a ping pong champion in Josh Safdie's upcoming film "Marty Supreme," a fictionalized tale reportedly inspired by the true story of Marty Reisman. We are thrilled to be providing our facilities for this project.
Reisman dominated New York City's ping pong scene in the 1950s, winning more than 20 national and international table tennis titles between 1946 and 2002. Over the last month, Chalamet has been spotted around town wearing glasses and sporting a wispy mustache along with a '50s hairstyle.
The film's cast includes Fran Drescher as his mother and myriad stars in additional supporting roles, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bernhard, magician Penn Jillette, and — in his film debut — Tyler, the Creator. Odessa A'zion ("Ghosts"), Kevin O'Leary ("Shark Tank"), and filmmaker Abel Ferrara ("Bad Lieutenant") are also part of the production.
Safdie is well-known for 2019's critically acclaimed "Uncut Gems," co-directed by his brother Benny. We are elated to welcome Safdie, Chalamet, and everyone else to the Broadway Stages family.
Ryan Murphy Reunites With Evan Peters for "The Beauty"
Ryan Murphy is no stranger to thought-provoking television, but his newest project is upping the ante in terms of subject matter. His upcoming show "The Beauty" is "a sci-fi medical show" about a sexually transmitted disease that turns people into their absolute perfect selves. He told Variety that the series will be his take on "Ozempic Culture," referring to weight-loss drugs that are all the rage in Hollywood. The story is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley.
Murphy has been extremely busy over the past year, co-creating and executive producing series as diverse as Hulu's "Doctor Odyssey," FX's "Grotesquerie," FX's "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," and Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." Other projects released over the past year include new seasons of ABC's "9-1-1," Fox's spinoff "9-1-1: Lone Star," FX's highly successful anthology show "American Horror Story," and spinoff "American Horror Stories."
It was on the first season of "American Horror Story" in 2011 that Murphy began his collaboration with actor Evan Peters, and the two have since joined forces for additional seasons of the show as well as "Pose" (filmed at our facilities) and "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." Peters is also known for his supporting role in HBO's "Mare of Easttown," which earned him a Primetime Emmy.
Others joining the cast of "The Beauty" include Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos, and Jeremy Pope, who worked with Murphy on the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood."
"FBI" Production Designer Describes Newest Filming Location
Production designer Malchus Janocko recently sat for a Q&A with Wolf Entertainment to discuss "Gettywood," the new filming location he helped design for "FBI."
"Gettywood" was once a Getty oil storage terminal in Long Island City. Today it is a 67,000-square-foot facility where "FBI" shot much of its seventh season. Broadway Stages has leased the property to "FBI" since its third season, but it took several years for the show's executive producers to officially propose the idea of turning it into a full backlot with multiple shooting locations.
Janocko is thrilled with the new space. He told Wolf Entertainment: "Gettywood is so smart. It's convenient and efficient, because it allows us to create multiple locations for a single day of shooting — no need to move trucks! We spent a day there last week and we were able to shoot four different scenes at four separate story locations within the space. If we can be there even just one day per episode, the amount of time we save is exceptional.”
Get a glimpse of "Gettywood" in the new season of "FBI," airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Disney+ Unveils "Goosebumps" Season Two Trailer, Sets Release Date
On October 20, cast members and executive producers of the second season of the Disney+ anthology series "Goosebumps" participated in a panel discussion at New York Comic Con. The panelists, including David Schwimmer and Ana Ortiz, revealed not only the subtitle of the new season but also debuted the official trailer.
In the upcoming season subtitled "The Vanishing," Schwimmer will play Anthony Brewer, a former botany professor and recently divorced father of twin teenagers Cece (Jayden Bartels) and Devin (Sam McCarthy). The teens, along with friends Alex (Francesca Noel), CJ (Elijah M. Cooper), and Frankie (Galilea La Salvia), uncover a dark secret related to the mysterious disappearance of a group of teenagers in 1994. Ortiz will co-star as Jen, a police detective with a tragic past.
All eight episodes of season two will drop Friday, Jan. 10 on Disney+ and Hulu. We can't wait to see the final results of so many months of hard work.
Additional Guest Stars Announced for Second Season of "Poker Face"
Peacock's case-of-the-week whodunit "Poker Face" has been a hit with critics and fans alike. The show follows Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne), a human lie detector who drives across the country solving crimes while hiding from casino bosses and others on her tail.
In season two, Charlie will spend some time in New York City, which is where Broadway Stages comes in. She will undoubtedly meet a lot of new people as she traverses the country, which means each week will bring new guest stars, likely playing murderers or victims.
These will include current "Saturday Night Live" cast members Ben Marshall and Ego Nwodim, as well as alum John Mulaney. Sherry Cola ("Good Trouble"), Kevin Corrigan ("Godfather of Harlem"), Cynthia Erivo ("Wicked"), Margo Martindale ("Cocaine Bear"), Kathrine Narducci ("The Sopranos"), BJ Novak ("The Office"), and Sam Richardson ("Ted Lasso") have also been announced as guest stars. We previously reported that Giancarlo Esposito, Gaby Hoffmann, Katie Holmes, and Kumail Nanjiani would also appear in season two.
Tony Tost ("Damnation") will take over as showrunner, following in the footsteps of Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. The sisters will remain executive producers alongside series creator Rian Johnson ("Knives Out").
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks Finish Filming "The Better Sister"
"The Better Sister," an upcoming Prime Video limited series starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks as estranged sisters, has wrapped up filming in New York City.
The series is an adaptation of Alafair Burke's novel of the same name, which centers on Chloe (Biel), a successful publisher married to the handsome lawyer Adam (Corey Stoll). The couple live in a lavish Manhattan high-rise with their teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan). Meanwhile, her sister Nicky (Banks) struggles to stay clean and make ends meet. When Adam is brutally murdered, Chloe is shocked to learn who the prime suspect is.
The series will feature a slew of supporting players, including Michael Harney ("Orange Is the New Black") as Chloe and Adam's doorman, Gabriel Sloyer ("Grisdela") as a colleague and friend of Adam's, Matthew Modine ("Stranger Things") as the founding partner of Adam's firm, Gloria Reuben ("ER") as an outspoken lawyer, and Lorraine Toussaint ("The Equalizer") as Chloe's mentor and boss. Kim Dickens ("Fear the Walking Dead") and Bobby Naderi ("The Beekeeper") will play detectives investigating Adam's murder.
Olivia Milch ("Ocean's 8") and Regina Corrado ("Mayor of Kingstown") serve as showrunners and executive producers. In the director's chair (and also serving as an executive producer) is Craig Gillespie ("I, Tonya" and "Pam & Tommy").
No word yet on when "The Better Sister" will be released, but we will let you know as soon as we have news.
Second City New York Hosts Comedy Fundraiser to Fight Breast Cancer
Did you know that Broadway Stages also supports the local theater scene? The Second City New York opened just under a year ago in a Williamsburg venue owned by Broadway Stages, and the comedy club is already making a difference in the community. On October 6, numerous comedians volunteered their time to perform in the fundraiser show dubbed "Bits for Tits," with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The comedy lineup included event organizer and host Jana Bernard, Vannessa Jackson, Jaye McBride, Usama Siddiquee, and Jeff Wright. Bernard came up with the idea for the show because she wanted to find a way to mix humor with raising money toward breast cancer awareness and helping people suffering from the deadly disease.
What's next at Second City New York? The comedy club will take part in the New York Comedy Festival from November 8 through 17. Its current mainstage production "Ruthless Acts of Kindness” runs through November 16, and on November 22, the troupe will debut its new show "Wreck the Halls: The Second City New York's Guide to Surviving the Holidays." Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out!
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