Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations (1960), remains one of the cornerstones of modern dance works. It remains a powerful testament to the human spirit. This cast includes Marilyn Banks, April Berry, Kevin Brown, Gary DeLoatch, Ralph Glenmore, Deborah Manning, Renee Robinson and Dudley Williams.
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11/29/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker (1968)
This historic performance from 1968 captures choreographer/performer Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Filmed at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the ballet features artists of the Royal Ballet including Wayne Sleep, Jillian Gibbs and Merle Park as Clara. Continue reading
11/18/24 O&A NYC MORNING -NOT- SO- FUNNIES: The Twilight Zone- The Day After WW3 (Lost Episode)
The Twilight Zone has recovered never before seen episode presumably lost. In this episode a former reality show personality becomes the President of the United States. Now he sits alone the day after WW3. Continue reading
11/4/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 2024 Pre-Election Cold Open – SNL50
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) checks in with Kamala Harris (Maya Rudolph) and Donald Trump’s (James Austin Johnson) campaigns on the eve of the 2024 election. Continue reading
10/30/24 Wildin Out Wednesday: Obama raps Eminem’s Lose Yourself
During the Detriot Harris-Walz rally former president Barack Obama raps Enimem‘s iconic Lose Yourself. Continue reading
10/17/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vincent Price Raps Thriller (1987)- The Tonight Show with Joan Rivers
Actor Vincent Price performs the iconic rap from Michael Jackson‘s mega hit Thriller. This was the first and only time performed the verses live on television. Continue reading
10/11/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Bob Marley & The Wailers – No Woman, No Cry (Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977)
No Woman, No Cry is a narrative song in which Bob Marley & The Wailers tells his woman not to cry (No woman, no cry), as he’s about to leave her for a while. Life’s easier than it once was and he reminds her of the time they spent together previously, living in the government housing project in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica Continue reading
10/3/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: BalletX at the Joyce
By Walter Rutledge
BalletX returned to the Joyce Theater September 25 thru September 29 for a second consecutive New York City season. The Philadelphia based contemporary ballet company offered an aesthetically satisfying concert highlighted by technically proficient performers and focused direction. The company presented a diverse program consisting of three ballets by choreographers Jodie Gates, Loughlan Prior and Takehiro Ueyama. Continue reading
10/1/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Tribute to Denzel Washington (2019)
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman pays tribute to Denzel Washington as he receives the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award the presentation was broadcast on TNT. Continue reading
9/27/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz – Temo at Lisbon Tango Festival 2023
Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz dance “Temo” by Orquesta Típica Victor, sung by Mario Pomar, at the 19th Lisbon Tango Festival 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading