We are very excited by the news that Governor Cuomo announced the reopening of movie theaters statewide at 25% capacity. This is an important step in bringing the arts back to our audiences.
With the health and safety of our community and staff in mind, we are taking a very cautious approach to reopening and our current plan is to resume regular cinema operations later this spring.
In the meantime, private rentals are still available and the Playhouse is continuing the development of an exciting lineup of virtual and outdoor programming as well as weekly takeout options from the Playhouse Café. Please be sure to follow us on our social media channels and our website for reopening news and new programming.
Thank you for standing by our side during these very difficult times. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Playhouse very soon!
Women’s History Month
To honor Women’s History Month, the Playhouse is showcasing a comprehensive selection of programming highlighting the amazing accomplishments of fearless females. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate with film and virtual programming all month long.
Women Makers: A Day in the Life: Rebecca Eisenberg, Mindy Winebrenner and Yuki Osada
Sunday, March 7, 10:15am
Ever wonder how books are made and sold? Join us on Sunday, March 7th for a conversation with authors Rebecca Eisenberg and Mindy Winebrenner and illustrator Yuki Osada for a behind-the-scenes look. They will take you through the process of writing and drawing their successful children’s books The Monkey Balloon and A Tale of the Monkey Balloon from conception to publishing. Hear the stories about the making of stories. Fun for anyone who likes to write and draw, ages 8 to 88.
Register to join here.
Author Talk: Eleanor, with David Michaelis, moderated by Playhouse Founder John Farr
Thursday, March 11, 7:30 pm
When David Michaelis met First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, he was four years old and couldn’t have known that he’d later devote 11 years to studying the great “white-haired lady.” Backstage at the WGBH-TV studio where his mother produced Eleanor’s show, Prospects of Mankind, he simply asked her for a stick of Juicy Fruit gum. Now with ELEANOR, prizewinning biographer David Michaelis pulls back the curtain and delves into Roosevelt’s inner life as never before with this revelatory, intimate, and bold new cradle-to-grave look at one of the 20th Century’s greatest figures.
ELEANOR chronicles not only the timeline of her life and achievements, such as guiding the drafting of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but gives us a universally relatable story of a great woman’s lifelong search for love. Michaelis has a lively cinematic style and the lengthy odyssey flies by, as many of the best biographies do, and reaffirms her as an epic perennial figure of democracy whom the world treasures.
Ticket buyers will receive a link to register for the zoom Q&A. Purchase tickets here.
Let’s Talk: How Much Should You be Worrying About Your Children’s Gaming?
Thursday, March 18, 7:00pm
Electronic gaming has become an increasingly popular pastime for children and adolescents, and with it come a series of parenting concerns and challenges. This has been especially true during the pandemic, when less social contact has meant, for some, more time with video games. How much should you be worrying about your gaming and your child? How much gaming is too much? What’s the best way to manage frequency and duration of gaming? What’s the secret to getting your child to transition peacefully when it’s time to turn off the games? This talk will provide information and practical strategies so you can feel more confident and comfortable with gaming habits of your children.
To Register and Join Zoom meeting click here.
Hoping to retain his grip on power, 12th-century King Henry II (Peter O’Toole) summons his estranged, exiled wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), for a Christmas Eve meeting with their three sons, Richard the Lion-Hearted (Anthony Hopkins), Prince Geoffrey (John Castle), and Prince John (Nigel Terry), to determine who will succeed to the throne. As Henry and Eleanor lock in a vicious battle of words, the remaining family members — including Henry’s mistress Alais (Jane Merrow) and her teenage brother King Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) — try to outmaneuver each other in their quest for dominance.
Screen the film in advance of the zoom discussion here.
Register and join the zoom discussion on March 30th here.
Takeout Specials at the Playhouse Café
This weekend, try Lebanese takeout specials. Gerald is preparing delicious Middle Eastern cuisine as an ode to his heritage including Tabouleh, Baked Falafel Plate, Baked Kibbeh Plate, Hummus and Tahini. NEW! Try Kids Menu Takeout items like Chicken Tenders & Tots, Pizza and Quesadillas. Orders are available for pick-up this Friday and Saturday between 4-7pm. Check out the full menu and place your orders here.
March 12-13: Pot Pies
March 26-27: Tex Mex
Irish Pub Night at the Playhouse Café
March 19 & 20th
Reservations required between 5-8pm
The Café will be serving special Irish Fare in honor of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Our Prix Fixe menu includes a choice of Colcannan Soup or Irish Beet Salad, Bangers & Mash (Regular or Vegetarian) or Sheppard’s Pie (Regular or Vegetarian) and Apple Cake with Custard Cream or Whiskey Soaked Bread Pudding a la Mode and coffee, tea or soda. Full Bar is available to add a favorite Irish Beverage. Reservations are required via email to gerald.massoud@
Click here for more information.
