As the theater world begins to rebuild after a long shutdown, we explore early signs of New York City’s renewed cultural life in the latest episode of “Offstage.” Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”
Digital Be Damned! Welcome to Shows You Can Touch and Feel.
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
Fuzzy puppet sheep. A light cutting through the haze. Hand-designed dreamscapes. There’s plenty to savor in the slow return of pixel-free theater. Source: New York Times
Lines Never Felt So Good: Crowds Herald New York’s Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
Museums broke attendance records, movie theaters sold out and jazz fans packed clubs on a Memorial Day weekend that felt far removed from the prior year’s pandemic traumas. Source: New York Times
As the Hamptons Boom, a New World of Luxury Problems
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Ragers on the beach. Art galleries on Main Street. Reservations disappearing. Who remembers the pandemic? Source: New York Times
5 Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
For a New Troupe, Going Digital Has Been Easier Than Returning Live
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Molière in the Park garnered praise for Zoom productions of “Tartuffe” and other plays. Putting on an outdoor show in Brooklyn has been another matter. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Eliminate Remote Learning for Next School Year
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
All students and staff members will be back in school buildings full time come September, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday. Source: New York Times
Has Covid Remade Psychotherapy for Good?
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
Treatment by Zoom has brought unexpected benefits — will it carry over to the post-pandemic age? Source: New York Times
Saks Plans for Full Office Return in September
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Marc Metrick, the company’s chief executive, says employees will have more flexibility but for reasons having to do with corporate culture, “the default needs to be our office.” Source: New York Times
Drama Book Shop, Backed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, to Open in June
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The quirky bookstore, which sells scripts and other theater-related work, was acquired by a team of “Hamilton” alumni after years of struggle. Source: New York Times
The North Fork Has Its Own Market Moment
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
A steady stream of buyers intent on finding good deals and open spaces during the pandemic has meant record sales and rising prices. Source: New York Times
Moving to the City During the Pandemic: ‘This Is the New York I Know.’
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The best part of his Upper West Side apartment? It’s a three-minute walk from his daughter’s place. Source: New York Times
Old Buildings, New Views
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
Recent renovations around town have uncovered views of Manhattan that had been hiding in plain sight. Source: New York Times
Want to Party? You Might Need a Covid 'Vaccine Passport'
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
At some parties and night clubs, C.D.C. vaccination cards are the new velvet rope. Source: New York Times
Broadway Is Reopening. But Not Until September.
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
Even as New York City begins to reopen this summer, Broadway will not resume performances until Sept. 14. Here’s why. Source: New York Times