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92nd Street Y Lecture
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Join us as we offer you a live broadcast of the nationally known 92nd Street Y Lecture Series featuring newsmakers, opinion makers and international trailblazers. Enjoy a comfortable seat at the Bendheim while listening to the thoughts of these interesting personalities via satellite. Questions will be sent via email and included with the live studio audience questions.
Tickets: $11.00 General Admission $9.00 Seniors (65+) and Students
Thomas Friedman
Sunday,
September 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM
New York Times foreign-affairs columnist Thomas Friedman discusses “Geo-Greenism,” an ambitious national strategy he claims can help to save the planet from overheating, and make America healthier, richer, more innovative, more productive and more secure. Friedman is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and the author of From Beirut to Jerusalem; The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization; Longitudes and Attitudes: Exploring the World after September 11; The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century; and now, Hot, Flat, and Crowded Why We Need a Green Revolution--And How It Can Renew America.
President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton with Matthew Bishop: The Business of Giving in the 21st Century
Sunday, September 28 at 8:00pm
No Admission Fee
In the first of a series of conversations focused on the themes of his new book, Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World, The Economist’s Matthew Bishop hosts former U.S. President Bill Clinton in a one-on-one discussion about The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) and the role that philanthropy plays in addressing the world's pressing challenges.
Elie Wiesel 80th Birthday Celebration
A Day of Humanity and Peace in Celebration of Elie Wiesel
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Two Sessions: 4:00-5:30pm / 8:00-10:00pm
No Charge / No Reservations
Join luminaries, venerated public figures and citizens from across the globe for an afternoon and evening, multimedia celebration of Elie Wiesel’s 80th birthday. In an age of conflict and oppression, the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s message of peace and inherent worth and dignity of all humans grows more relevant, and his mission to honor our collective history and look forward with hope grows more inspiring. With readings, personal reflections and musical performances, celebrate the milestone of a man whose victory over death and oppression led to a life of extraordinary contributions to justice and peace.
Ed Koch, William Kristol & Rabbi Michael Lerner
How Should Jews Vote?
Thursday, October 30, 8:15 PM
Hear some of the most provocative, popular and often contentious pundits and politicians as they express their unbridled opinions on issues ranging from regime change to climate change, Tibet to Darfur, and Israel to Iran. Discover which presidential candidate is the frontrunner for the “Jewish” vote. Koch was the mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. His most recent book is The Koch Papers: My Fight Against Anti-Semitism. Lerner is the rabbi of San Francisco’s Beyt Tikkun synagogue, the author of The Left Hand of God: Taking Our Country Back from the Religious Right and the editor of Tikkun magazine, a bimonthly Jewish critique of politics, culture and society. Kristol is the founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday and a columnist for The New York Times. He is the co-author of the best-selling book The War Over Iraq.
Carole & Paula in Concert: Beyond the Garden – the Magic Goes On…
Saturday, November 8, 2008
8:00pm
Tickets: $28
Hear Carole Demas and Paula Janis in a rare performance dedicated to Magic Garden fans and music lovers. Songs from Broadway, classic pop, cabaret standards, timeless folk tunes and retro moments will thrill an excited audience. Lovers of Broadway will remember Carole as the original Sandy in Grease opposite Barry Bostwick. Paula will perform songs from her folk singing days in Greenwich Village. It will be a warm and delightful evening of music followed by a meet & greet with the artists.
“The Friends Forever” Concert for Kids and their Families with Carole and Paula of TV’s “Magic Garden” featuring Cary Antebi (the original Sherlock)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
1:00pm
Tickets: $18
For ages: 3 to 103
Join Carole Demas and Paula Janis as they sing the long loved songs and tell stories from one of television’s most popular children’s shows “Magic Garden!” Lots of audience participation and great fun for families. Come be a kid again and find out why Carole and Paula continue to delight audiences everywhere. Followed by an Artists’ Meet & Greet and Photo ops!
An Evening with Pete Fornatale 
Multi-Media Presentation/Q&A
Saturday, November 22, 2008
8:30pm
Tickets: $32
He’s been called “a national treasure” by Judy Collins, “The Last DJ” by The Long Island Press, and a cornerstone of progressive rock radio in the city by The New York Times. You’ve heard him on the air on WNEW-FM, WFUV-FM and XM Satellite; you’ve read about him in newspapers, magazines and seven of his own books. Now, see him live with his multi-media presentation at the Bendheim – featuring still photos, audio recordings and rare videos from Pete’s illustrious four decades on New York radio. With 25 years of his “Mixed Bag” programming, he is recognized as one of the best interviewers in broadcasting. His presentation will be followed by a vibrant and insightful Q & A. Ask the questions you’d like the answers to. Don’t miss it!!
Spaghetti & Matzo Balls
Saturday, October 18, 2008
8:00pm
Tickets: $34
Rena Strober’s one-woman cabaret show returns to New York by popular demand. This autobiographical musical comedy Spaghetti & Matzo Balls tells the story of a respectful Jewish girl from New York and her quest to discover the Italian within her, adopting many Italian “famiglia” members along the way. Strober finds herself singing at the famous Italian restaurant Rao’s, hosting the Ms. Italian-American pageant, dodging bullets, becoming a member of the exclusive Friar’s Club, and torturing her eighty-nine year old grandma because she’s still not married. Famiglia and a Yiddish “My Way” (Mein Veg) – it’s in there! Spaghetti & Matzo Balls is a show of diverse musical and linguistic variety from singing Broadway favorites to Italian Pop Opera and Joni Mitchell to Yiddish folk songs.
Live from New York! It’s Comedy Night!
Starring: Dan Naturman, Ted Alexandro and Ray Ellin
Saturday, October 25, 2008
8:00pm
Tickets: $32
Dan Naturman has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien as well as his own Comedy Central Presents’ special. Ted Alexandro has appeared on Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, The View and has had 2 half-hour specials on Comedy Central. Ray hosts LateNet with Ray Ellin and is a featured performer in NYC’s hottest comedy clubs and a regular emcee at Comic Strip Live. His TV credits include The Chris Rock Show, NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Primetime Live. Ray was also profiled on Dateline NBC where it was discovered that his blood pressure actually drops right before he goes onstage.
“Girls Night Out!” It’s Comedy Night!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
8:00pm
Tickets: $32
These New York Moms cover it all – from family, to kids, to sex, to life – and you will laugh, laugh, LAUGH! With appearances on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Lifetime, Showtime, Oxygen and Nickelodeon…these comedy veterans: Jessica Kirson, Carole Montgomery, Patty Rosborough and Lori Chase do a show like no other. This program is adult-oriented…get the sitter, leave the kids but bring your man – he’ll love it too!!!
Almost Like Being in Love: The Life, Loves and Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner
Starring: Barbara Brussell
Sunday, October 26, 2008
3:00pm
Tickets: $28
Seniors (65+) and Students: $26
The Alan Jay Lerner show stars MAC’s 2008 Best Major Artist Barbara Brussell, who epitomizes the art of cabaret singing. She is a consummate singer/actress who will dazzle you with selections from Lerner’s works: My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Gigi, and many other wonderful pieces from his enormous musical repertoire. Barbara is described by Rex Reed of The New York Observer as a singer with wit, style, warmth, drive and impeccable musical taste. She will captivate you!
Sponsored by Adela and Lawrence Elow
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New!
Classical Artists at the
Bendheim |
Pianist: Julian Lampert
Host: Robert Sherman
Sunday, November 2, 2008
2:00pm
Tickets: $28
Seniors(65+) and Students: $26
Russian born American composer/pianist extraordinaire Julian Lampert performs a bravura concert of music by Russian and European composers. Spend a thrilling afternoon listening to the romantic works of Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Scriabin and classical pieces by Mozart and Beethoven. The tempestuous and highly dramatic nature of the Russians contrasted by the classical purity of the Austrians will present a memorable listening experience. Host Robert Sherman will complete the afternoon with his insights on the pieces and the performer. Followed by an artists’ reception.
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Vivian Milstein Family Film Series 2008-2009: Films That Got Away |
FALL 2008
Host/Moderator Michael DiGennaro, Ph.D.
4 Wednesdays beginning October 29, 2008
7:00pm
Tickets: $11.00 General Admission
$9.00 Seniors (65+) and Students per film
October 29, 2008
The Visitor
7:00pm
Thomas McCarthy USA 2007 (PG-13) 1hr.48min.
This is another contemplative drama from director/screenwriter Thomas McCarthy (“The Station Agent”) filled with subtle humor and a great deal of humanity/passion for its characters. A beautiful film, with a mesmerizing performance by Richard Jenkins,- “one of the best male performances of the decade.” This small indie deals with a college professor who travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment. Superb acting, sensitive writing and directing, this film deals with human relationships and discusses post 9/11 America’s socio-political issues (the plight of immigrants, xenophobia, etc.) with no hidden agendas. What a gem!
November 5
, 2008
The Ritchie Boys
7:00pm
Christian Bauer Canada/Germany 2004 1hr.30min.
The Ritchie Boys is the riveting, untold story of a group of young Jewish men who flee Nazi Germany and return there as soldiers in U. S. uniforms. Trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, they form a specialized intelligence unit. They knew the psychology and language of the enemy better than anyone. Determined, bright and inventive, these heroes broke German prisoners-of-war in WWII with psychological warfare, providing the U.S. Army with valuable information, and ultimately saving lives. This amazing documentary is an incredible soul-searing portrait of espionage and courage.
November 19, 2008
Starting Out in the Evening
7:00pm
Andrew Wagner 2007 USA (PG-13) 1hr.51min.
An ambitious grad student convinces an aging formerly great novelist and retired literary professor that her thesis can resurrect his career. In an understated performance, Frank Langella in the role of Leonard Schiller is reluctant to spend his time in interviews while his health is failing and while he worries about his unemployed, single daughter. He agrees, hoping he has one more book in him. Emotions are raw and messy as relationships change. Who gets the better part of the bargain? Great performances also from Lauren Ambrose and Lili Taylor.
December 3
, 2008
Jindabyne
7:00pm
Ray Lawrence 2006 Austrailia (PG-13) 2hr.3min.
Australian director Ray Lawrence (Lantana) delivers a film of ambition and depth. Three-time Academy Award-nominee Laura Linney stars with Gabriel Byrne in this richly textured, multi-character examination of action, inaction and consequence based on a short story by Raymond Carver. Lawrence directs a haunting, suspense-filled drama about a group of family men on a fishing trip who come across the body of a young aboriginal woman and fail to report their discovery to the police immediately because they want to continue their vacation. Lawrence’s singular technique keeps us on the fault line with these characters in a powerful experience that is not easy to shake off. Jack Matthews of the Daily News says that Linney and Byrne are EXCEPTIONAL!
Through the courtesy of SONY Pictures
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Bendheim Matinees 2008-2009 Season |
Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Tickets: $23.00, unless otherwise noted
Seniors (65+): $21.00
November 12, 2008
Klezshop
Spend a wonderful afternoon filled with original music with a klezmer flavor and a touch of jazz, funk and Arabic music, along with many favorite Jewish Klezmer tunes. Klezshop members include; Gil Harel on clarinet, Jonathan Keren on violin, Gilad Cohen on bass guitar/voice and, of course, a fabulous percussionist.
December 3, 2008
Make Someone Happy: The Music of Jule Styne
This great afternoon of music presents singers Wendy Kimball and Sean Mahony accompanied by the Mark Toback Trio and Karen Lynn Gorney narrating. Jule Styne, the British born child prodigy who performed piano concertos with the Chicago Symphony at the age of ten, would later become one of Broadway and Hollywood’s most respected composers. His collaboration with lyricist Sammy Cahn produced It’s Magic,and Three Coins in the Fountain. He composed the legendary and brilliant scores for the Broadway musicals High Button Shoes, Bells Are Ringing, Funny Girl and Gypsy.
January 21, 2009
Divo, Divo, Diva
An answer to the wildly popular three tenors format, the Bendheim presents two tenors and a lovely soprano. This exciting combination of tenors Bruce Reed and soprano Victoria Atwater are joined by pianist Mark Toback and violinist Sandra Schipior. This diverse and brilliant program highlights great duets and trios from opera, operetta, Broadway and includes some Neapolitan favorites.
February 11, 2009
Laugh 'Til You "Plotz" (Drop)
Comedy a la carte. Comedians Glen Anthony and Jeff DeHart have both been delighting audiences nationwide. Glen has been the opening act for Tom Jones, Charo, Al Martino and Pat Cooper to name a few. Jeff has appeared on countless TV shows, such as, “Evening at the Improv,” and also on Showtime and HBO. Jeff, an amazing comic impressionist was also co-host for “America’s Home Videos.” Come and enjoy a fun-filled, laugh-filled afternoon of delicious humor provided by two brilliant stand-up comedians.
March 11, 2009
Eine Kleine Café
Spend an imaginary afternoon sitting in a quaint café on the banks of the Danube and be entertained with the glorious music of Franz Lehar, Johann Strauss, Amadeus Mozart and Fritz Kreisler. Relish those haunting and magnificent strains of gypsy melodies, the Hungarian czardas, and a surprise German tango. Join baritone Edward Huls, pianist Mark Toback, violinist Sandra Schipior, clarinetist Gene Keyes and bassist Tom Kirchmer as they transport you back in time to a time of elegance and beauty in Old Vienna. Karen Lynn Gorney narrates.
April 1, 2009
I Love Paris
Paris, the most sophisticated and culture-centered city in Europe, brings to mind such memorable names as Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf. On the classical front, we admire the extraordinary contributions of Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Camille Saint-Saens and Georges Bizet. Join our much loved singers soprano Victoria Atwater and tenor Bruce Reed with pianist Mark Toback and violinist Sandra Schipior as they take us on a magical journey through this most musical of cities.
May 6, 2009
Film: Watermarks
$15.00 Tickets
Seniors (65+): $13.00
Yaron Zilberman Israel 2004 Color 1hr.17min.
This wonderful and heartwarming film tells the story of the champion women swimmers of the legendary Vienna sports club Hakoah. Our host/moderator will introduce the film and follow it with extra scenes not included in the film and an interactive discussion. The club was founded in 1909 and grew into one of Europe’s biggest athletic organizations and its women’s swim team dominated national competitions in the 1930’s. An uplifting tale of survival and friendship, Zilberman daringly re-connects the lives and memories of those women who challenged the status quo and bravely share their complex legacy of tolerance and integrity with future generations.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Artemis Chamber Ensemble
Remembering Terezin
1:00pm - No Charge
The Artemis Chamber Ensemble concludes the 2008 presentation of its signature series Music of the Month with “Remembering Terezin,” honoring composers who were taken to the Terezin concentration camp and continued to work despite the odds. Though their creators eventually fell victim to the Nazis during the Holocaust, the music lives on, a reminder of our universal humanity.
This presentation will include works by Gideon Klein (1919-1945), Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942), and Hans Krasa (1899-1944).
Contact 914.939.0255 for more info.
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The Bendheim
Jr. Performance Troupe
Grades
3 - 12 |
Sign up today for email notification regarding JCC Youth
Performance Troupe offerings all year round! Just submit your email
below:
For more information, contact Debra
Katz at
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Theatre Institute Classes and Workshops
Satisfy
that acting bug by auditioning for our Jr. Performance Troupe. We will prepare for
about six weeks and put on a fabulous production with wonderful costumes and sets that will be viewed by family, friends and
members of the community.
Rehearsals will be on weeknights and Sundays. Time commitments will vary. Auditions required.
The Bendheim
Jr.
Performance Troupe is an opportunity for actors to
experience what a professional production is like first
hand. Most important, we will have a ton
of fun!
2008- 2009 Bendheim Jr. Performance Troupe
Winter Musical
 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. TA17FCast and schedule information - Get all the details here!
Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 11, 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14, 11:00am and 4:00pm
Monday, December 15, 7:00 pm
Tickets: $20
Performance runs one hour and a half with one 10 minute intermission.
More Information:
Please contact Debra Katz at 914-472-3300 x 302 or Traci Timmons at x 226 |
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Just for Kids and
their families too! |
What’s UP? Band
Monday, October 13, 2008
1:00pm
Tickets $18
Join Jonathan Cahr and Bobby Doowah to find out What’s UP? An original, fun, Jewish/American “rockin” way to spend an afternoon with the family. Along with the band...local children’s choirs: Bi–cultural Day School, The JCC of Mid-Westchester and others will join them to in this not to be missed performance.
“The Friends Forever” Concert for Kids and their Families with Carole and Paula of TV’s “Magic Garden” featuring Cary Antebi (the original Sherlock)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
1:00pm
Tickets: $18
For ages: 3 to 103
Join Carole Demas and Paula Janis as they sing the long loved songs and tell stories from one of television’s most popular children’s shows “Magic Garden!” Lots of audience participation and great fun for families. Come be a kid again and find out why Carole and Paula continue to delight audiences everywhere. Followed by an Artists’ Meet & Greet and Photo ops!
WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL: MUNCH & A MOVIE
See the wonderful animated movie Flushed Away followed by a pizza lunch, drinks and snack packs. Dreamworks & Aardman Animated Feature, 2006, PG, 90 min.
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
(Tickets must be purchased by December 23rd)
11:00am
Ages 3-103
In this delightful animated feature with impressive mile-a-minute inventiveness, a pampered British rat named Roddy is flushed into the London sewers when he tries to rid the house of unwanted (and unwashed!) guest Sid. Used to the good life, he must make it on his own in the sewer world of Ratropolis run by the villainous Toad who has it in for all rodents…..”An imaginative and entertaining ride from the very first flush.”
Tickets: $12.00 General Admission.
Tickets must be purchased by December 23rd
StarFish
Sunday, January 11, 2009
2:00pm
Tickets: $18
Hey KIDS! Here’s a great reason to break out of the winter blues. Bring your families and join musical sensation StarFish as they embark on a real rock and roll adventure. Nobody combines "family-friendly" and "rock and roll" like StingRay, Moose, AntFarm, Dr. Yes and Grateful Dave! Steeped in classic rock, StarFish's original songs and zany performance give parents the opportunity to share with their kids the magic and intensity of a real rock concert -- low volume, but high energy and maximum FUN! They’ve been given rave reviews and aired on Radio Disney and Kids Corner Radio. Come experience StarFish, The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World...for Kids. Don't forget your air guitars!
Mad Science “Marvels of Motion”
Monday, January 19, 2009
1:00pm
Tickets: $18
Isaac Newton would be proud! Come explore his laws of motion with Radical Rob in this abundantly engaging physics performance. Observe the power of gravity, centrifugal force, inertia and much more. Then we’ll harness these forces together to create astonishing jetpacks and even a rocket-propelled car! This Mad Science show is sure to please everyone and inspire more imaginative learning in all of our audience members!
The Bendheim Performing Arts Center
