NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Canal Park Playhouse

Manhattan

Weekend brunch matinees here are filled with classic clowning, two-character acts, variety shows and movie screenings. All this creative energy will percolate in a playful, hurly burly atmosphere. The Waffle Iron Cafe provides traditional brunch fare to enjoy with the performance or film.

Cap21

Manhattan

As a professional theater company with a conservatory, CAP21 is dedicated to creating new work, developing new talent and building new audiences. CAP21 replenishes the American musical theater by training the next generation of performers.environment that fosters creativity, celebrates individuality, and encourages growth in young artists.

Center Stage Community Playhouse

Bronx

Since 1969, Center Stage Playhouse has been producing shows in the Bronx that rival shows produced in Manhattan in artistic and production values, while providing members of the community with a chance to participate and learn the skills necessary to produce these types of plays and musicals.

Chekhov Theatre Ensemble

Brooklyn

Based in the work of legendary acting teacher Michael Chekhov, the Chekhov Theatre Ensemble is an award-winning company.

Chen Dance Center

Manhattan

The company infuses Western modern dance with classical motifs from the martial arts and Chinese music. For public school children, the company maintains a program of lectures and demonstrations that demystify the choreographic process while providing lessons in Chinese history and culture.