Trusty Sidekick Theater Company has created an outdoor adventure for young people on the autism spectrum. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Little Island (Manhattan, NY)”
‘The Big Mix’: Little Island’s 3-Week Party
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2022
Honoring Pride, Juneteenth and the Fourth of July, the festival features Idina Menzel and Tonya Pinkins alongside poets, fire artists and marching bands. Source: New York Times
How Misty Copeland and Robert Garland Are Uniting Black Dancers
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
A rare gathering of Black dancers from different companies meet to discuss a new production on Little Island, curated by Misty Copeland and Robert Garland. Source: New York Times
‘I Needed It’: A Well-Timed Outdoor Theater Opens on Little Island
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2021
The island’s first performances, by Broadway Inspirational Voices choir, were post-pandemic catharsis for both the singers and the audience. Source: New York Times
How New Yorkers Marked the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Demonstrations across the city took on varied tones throughout the day, a mix of frustration, celebration and sadness. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Announces Pop-Up Performances Across New York
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2021
“NY PopsUp” will kick off Feb. 20 and run through Labor Day. Source: New York Times