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Rock-style production of ‘The Lightning Thief’ coming to Queens Theatre

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Queens Theatre is bringing the beloved book, “The Lightning Thief,” by Rick Riordan, to life on stage with an animated rock-style play on Sunday, Oct. 15.  Join Percy Jackson, a boarding school student facing expulsion, as his life takes a mythic twist when he is shoved into a world filled with Greek gods and creatures, all while being accused of stealing the lightning bolt of Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. “It’s a high-energy retelling of the first Percy Jackson saga with a pulsing rock score, exciting choreography, colorful costumes and inventive staging,” said…
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Popular music station to host classical kids fair at Queens Theatre

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Sep. 29, 2023 By Rachel Butler Classical music station WQXR 105.9 FM is heading to Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a classical kids fair on Sunday Oct. 8. The day will include live performances, an instrument “petting zoo,” dance and songwriting workshops, arts & crafts and more. Musicians from The Knights, the…
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Applications now open for Queens Theatre’s training program for actors with disabilities

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Aug. 25, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Applications are being accepted through Sept. 23 for Queens Theatre’s sixth annual Theatre For All (TFA) Professional Actor Training Program for deaf or disabled performers. This year, the training program consists of two parts – Part I will run virtually over Zoom for two-weeks from Monday, Nov. 6, through…
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Queens Theatre adds four new performances of award-winning play ‘Eight Tales of Pedro’

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May. 5, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Theatre is adding four new performances of the award-winning play, “Eight Tales of Pedro,” which will now run from Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 14.  “Eight Tales of Pedro,” written by Woodside-based playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia and featuring music by Luis D’Elias, is set both in 17th century…
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‘We’re just getting started’: Queens BP Richards highlights administration’s investments and initiatives during 2023 State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his 2023 State of the Borough address Friday, April 28, at the Claire Shulman Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, during which he highlighted the borough’s accomplishments over the last year while also providing details into what he would like to see done…
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Queens Theatre presents three-day festival celebrating Latin music, dance and theater

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Mar. 29, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed This spring, Queens Theatre is presenting performances by various renowned Latin artists, headlined by the return of its annual three-day Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta from Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2.  The three-day festival features dynamic performances to celebrate Latin culture through song, dance, humor and music….
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