June 2021
Beginning Tuesday, June 15, Andrew Botsford of Quogue will once again introduce our summer films each Tuesday night and discuss them afterward with guest commentators, followed by an informal audience discussion.
Most recently a visiting professor and communications consultant for the graduate arts program at Stony Brook Southampton, Andrew was for 20 years the associate editor of The Southampton Press and editor of its Arts & Living section and has written extensively about film, theatre, and the arts. The host of the annual Hamptons Doc Fest in Sag Harbor, he has been an actor, director and producer with the Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue since 1985.
This is Andrew’s 15th year of hosting the WHBPAC summer film series.
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Whether you enroll in our musical theatre camps such as Emperor’s New Clothes, our tween camps like Twisted Fairytales or Seashore Shenanigans, or our Broadway Bound Dance Camp, your week here at WHBPAC will be filled with fun, world class instruction, creativity and a great opportunity to shine on our stage.
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When simple-minded friends Jean-Gab and Manu find a giant fly trapped in the boot of a car, they decide to train it in the hope of making a ton of cash.
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Savage Pianos is the foremost dueling piano show in the Northeast known for their craftsmanship, deep repertoires, and unique personalities. Fronted by Steve Savage, a classically trained pianist from the Berklee College of Music, Savage Pianos is the ultimate hybrid of all modern forms of entertainment: Two performers on two facing pianos taking turns playing audience requests and curated playlists. What sets Savage Pianos apart from the rest is their unique ability to engage the audience with comedy, witty banter and excellent musicianship. Whether you sit on stage with the guys (complete with tableside drink service), or prefer to be out in the audience – they’ll be putting their unparalleled spin on your requests all night long. This will be an engaging, interactive experience you won’t want to miss!
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Dubbed the ‘Next Generation Of Spirit Communication’, renowned psychic medium Christopher Allan is ushering in a new era of spiritual enlightenment with his ability to talk to those who have passed away & have transitioned to the afterlife. His unique charm & devotion have touched the hearts of countless individuals who have suffered loss.
Christopher Allan is able to give clear & specific validations from the spirit world which has made him a premiere must-see medium. At his live events, his humor & quick wit not only entertains but helps demystify this somewhat controversial work to help people understand that their loved ones are more accessible than they think, even to those who aren’t naturally gifted as Christopher is.
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Authors of The Stranger in the Mirror
Join Kate Schumacher and Carinn Jade of the popular podcast Pop Fiction Women, as they engage in conversation with sister writing duo Liv Constantine about their newest riveting thriller, The Stranger in the Mirror. Audience members will have the opportunity for Q&A (but no spoilers, please!) with the authors. This fun evening is the perfect for book clubs, or just a return to your girls’ night out!
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SUMMERTIME follows the intersecting stories of 27 youth spoken word poets over a single day in Los Angeles. The director’s ground-breaking vision began at a poetry showcase where performers from across the City of Angels recited fearlessly personal texts about themselves, their communities, and their relationship to their city. The project was then developed around their individual poems and interwoven into a larger, unified, and gloriously moving narrative experiment — part contemporary musical and part sociological art. SUMMERTIME explores themes of identity, community, and intersectionality through the unique perspectives of this diverse ensemble.
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Retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger (Udo Kier) has given up on life from the confines of his small-town Sandusky, Ohio nursing home. But when Pat gets word that a former client’s dying wish was for Pat to style her final hairdo, he sets out on an epic journey across Sandusky to confront the ghosts of his past–and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job. SWAN SONG is a comical and bittersweet journey about rediscovering oneself, and looking gorgeous while doing so.
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Kick off the perfect summer weekend with a gala for your favorite neighborhood performing arts center. Square Feeet will be killing it as they deliver hit after hit on our bespoke stage on the Great Lawn. Party with your pod – up to four people – in a cozy and curated selection of the best outdoor seating, complete with refreshments provided by top Hamptons gourmands. A warm breeze, beautiful sunset, top-notch tunes, a delicious spread, and your besties beside you make this a night you won’t want to miss!
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For 45 years he has held the drum chair behind Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band, playing before millions around the world. While anchoring the house band for Late Night with Conan O’Brien for 17 years, Max enjoyed expanding his role as band leader and resident music historian. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox comes armed with an unlimited repertoire of classic songs, engaging the audience in a truly interactive concert experience. Weinberg invites his fans to create the set list in real time and his crack four piece group plays the songs on demand. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll – your guests get to choose from a video menu of over 200 songs – everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits.
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Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of one of the quintessential Haight/Ashbury acts, Jefferson Airplane. The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture. Songs such as “Volunteers,” “White Rabbit,” and “Somebody to Love,” continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today.
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Ema and Gastón are a young couple who adopted Polo, a young boy. However, they are unable to raise him and give him back. The couple must deal with the aftermath of the failed adoption as their household falls apart.
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The Moment
Hit refresh on your summer wardrobe in this Moment featuring Main Street staple, Mint Boutique! Find the freshest clothing, accessory, and styling trends with Joanna Mazzella of Mint Boutique and get your closed in tip top shape for fall 2021.
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Performed by the children of the Arts Academy
They say an apple never falls far from the tree, and we have Johnny and his good pals, the Apple Seeds, to thank for an ample abundance of apple trees! Johnny and his little buddies traveled across the land on foot, made friends with all kinds of people and animals, and slept under the twinkling stars. Their delicious, heartwarming adventures yielded orchards full of juicy, delectable fruit that took a crunchy bite out of hungry tummies across the west. Even a grumbly wolf is won over by the sweet taste of the apples and the kindness of friends. The tale of JOHNNY APPLESEED is a tasty reminder that kindness is at the core of friendship.
This show is a culmination of the hard work put in from our week long camp in partnership with Missoula Children’s Theatre. Join us for a show that is bound to knock your socks off! Fun for all ages.
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Join us for two evenings of songs and stories performed by some of Long Island’s finest singer songwriters!
Both evenings promise to feature wonderful songs, laughter and engaging conversation as the artists discuss their creative process and the stories behind their songs.
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Directed by Dash Shaw 95 Mins | English | NR Cryptozoo is a hand drawn, gritty and fantastical parable about society versus the individual. A zoo that rescues mythological creatures in psychedelic 1960’s San Francisco races the U.S. Military to find and save a Baku, a Japanese dream-eating cryptid, to prevent the military from…
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Part of the East End summer classical festival, these international prize-winning young artists offer an unparalleled evening of piano. This is a fantastic way to experience promising prodigies before they transform into stars of the classical music world!
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The question is not who is Cimafunk…but rather what is Cimafunk. The hottest emerging artist in Latin music, Cimafunk is the physical embodiment of Cimarron, a free being denying social classification, a pilgrim in search of new musical marriages and its reunion with Black music. A singer, composer, and producer, Cimafunk seamlessly whips a bold mix of funk, Cubano heritage, and African rhythms into a fiery frenzy. Cimafunk was featured as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk Series in 2020, and has been hailed by The New Yorker, Billboard, and critics as the leading artist currently revolutionizing Cuba’s music scene. His electric live performances are quickly becoming the stuff of legend – now is your chance to see Cimafunk before he takes the world by storm.
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In the late 80s and early 90s, the streets of downtown Manhattan were the site of a collision between two vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. Narrated by Zoo York co-founder Eli Gesner with an original score by legendary hip-hop producer Large Professor (Nas, A Tribe Called Quest), All the Streets Are Silent brings to life the magic of the time period and the convergence that created a style and visual language that would have an outsized and enduring cultural effect. From the DJ booths and dance floors of the Mars nightclub to the founding of brands like Supreme, this convergence would lay the foundation for modern street style. Paris Is Burning meets Larry Clark’s KIDS, All the Streets Are Silent is a love letter to New York–examining race, society, fashion, and street culture.
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That Motown Band kicks off the fall season fresh from their WHBPAC Holiday Streaming Spectacular with all the Motown songs you know and love! With hits like “Heat Wave”, “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”, “Baby Love”, “My Girl”, and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” in their repertoire, this talented group has previously graced the stages of The Town Hall on Broadway, Center City in Philadelphia, The Inner Harbor in Baltimore, and more!
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With timeless lyrics, an iconic voice, and a catalog of legendary songs, this all-American musician returns to the WHBPAC for a solo performance! His time in quarantine well-spent, Hiatt delivers a show unmatched by any, liberating his audience from their everyday woes by weaving a spell of heartfelt lines and melodies.
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A powerful baritone, Brian Stokes Mitchell has been one of the central leading men of Broadway theatre since the 1990s. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2000 for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate. Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.
He also gave Tony-nominated performances in Man of La Mancha, August Wilson’s King Hedley II, and Ragtime. Other notable Broadway shows include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jelly’s Last Jam, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Shuffle Along.
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Please join us for the kickoff screening of The Soul of A Farmer, a benefit for Early Girl Farm. The documentary follows the farm’s owner, Patty Gentry, a former chef, as she battles the elements on her three acres in Bellport, Long Island.
As actor Isabella Rossellini, Patty’s landlord, tells us in the film: “Patty is the Picasso of vegetables!”
The film upends the romance of farm-to-table. Sure, buying fresh produce at farmers markets and farmstands is wonderful. But the farmer’s life is a constant struggle. We watch Patty work her butt off (with her small, mostly female team) seven days a week, growing the vegetables her top chef clients treasure. Such clients as Missy Robbins of Lilia, and Misi; Andrew Tarlow of Marlow & Sons, and Roman’s; and Sohui Kim of The Good Fork and Gage & Tollner—all in Brooklyn, and Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue.
Patty’s passion is to constantly improve her soil, her yield of organic vegetables, and just as urgently she’s always thinking of how to stay afloat.
The film is directed by Roger Sherman, whose films have won two Academy Award nominations, an Emmy, a Peabody, and a James Beard Award; he is a founder of Florentine Films.
The film runs 35 minutes and will be followed by a Talk Back with Patty and Roger, and a champagne reception in the garden.
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Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk and country, doo-wop, soul, and R&B blend with rock ’n’ roll and punk to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Los Lobos has enjoyed critical success, winning the Grammy® for Best Mexican-American Performance for Anselma from its 1983 EP …And a Time to Dance. A year later, the group released its full-length, major-label debut, How Will the Wolf Survive? Co-produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album was a college rock sensation that helped Los Lobos tie with Bruce Springsteen as Rolling Stone’s Artist of the Year 1984.
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The Spin Doctors are the last men standing, still making music like their lives depend on it. Thirty years. It’s an eternity in rock ‘n’ roll, and a marathon for the bands who fly its tattered flag. Revisit the class of 1988, and the casualties are piled high: a thousand bands that blew up and burnt out. In this chew-and-spit industry, the Spin Doctors are still riding the bus and still shaking the room. They’ve never been a band for backslaps and self-congratulation. Even now, they aren’t ready to give up the road, adding to their tally of almost two thousand shows.
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Justin Willman is the star and creator of the hit Netflix original series Magic for Humans. He’s a regular guest on The Tonight Show, Ellen, and Conan and his online videos have logged over a 100 million views. The L.A. Times calls him “…a new breed of comic who’s making magic cool again for grown-ups.” His routine is fresh, hip, and gives magic a modern spin for the 21st century.
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Bubby’s Kitchen is inspired by the heroic actions of resistance taken by Shira Ginsburg’s grandparents against the Nazis during World War II. As they survived through sheer determination in the forests of Belarus, this is a story about bravery, camaraderie, and the power of living. Bubby’s Kitchen is one woman’s journey to live up to such a revered legacy, as Shira Ginsburg shares songs and stories from her past and her aspirations for the future. Whether you’re seeking true happiness or discovering the key to getting the svelte Ginsburg figure, the answers can be found in Bubby’s Kitchen.
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A charming and charismatic performer, Tyrell’s warmth radiates from the stage. With a career spanning television, film, radio and Broadway, his powerful range makes him a hit with jazz-lovers of all ages.
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Multi-platinum-selling WAR, the original street band, has been sharing its timeless music and message of brotherhood and harmony for almost 5 decades before millions across the globe. WAR has sold more than 50 million records since its formation to include ten Billboard Top 10 hits. Top 40 hits include the timeless classics “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “Low Rider,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” “The Cisco Kid,” and many more. WAR’s influence is still felt in modern times. WAR has not only sealed their status as a household name, but has also proven that their music and messages continue to be as relevant as ever today as they have always been.
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Back by popular demand! Gold never gets old, case and point: the pop phenomenon that was ABBA. Their music lives on, and it’s thriving in the form of ABBA The Concert, the ultimate tribute show. Widely praised as “the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get”, the show features all your favorite hits from “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia!” to “S.O.S.” So pull out your flares, put on your dancing shoes and let the music take you back, all while having the time of your life!
Generously Sponsored by Dr. Stanley Zinberg
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Laura Benanti, renowned Broadway and TV performer, presents a one-woman production, Tales from Soprano Isle, marked with humorous monologues, witty stories, and flawless soprano vocals from both classic Broadway productions as well as recognizable, modern tunes. Benanti hilariously combines stand-up comedy, relatable real-life storytelling, and her professional, angelic voice for an evening of uproarious fun.
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Robyn Hitchcock is one of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician’s musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock’s father figures and is the closest thing the genre has to a Bob Dylan (not coincidentally his biggest musical inspiration).
Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums as well as starred in ‘Storefront Hitchcock’ an in concert film recorded in New York and directed by Jonathan Demme.
Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’. His most recent album is self-titled and marks his 21st release as a solo artist. Out on April 21 2017, the album is produced by Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs). Hitchcock describes it as a “ecstatic work of negativity with nary a dreary groove.”
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This international sensation is probably best known by American artists for the beloved Christmas song, “Feliz Navidad”, but his specialty is in bringing his own unique style (a sound that is simultaneously Latin, soul, blues, and folk) to well known songs like “Light My Fire”, “California Dreamin'”, and “Flight of the Bumblebee”. With nine Grammys under his belt, Feliciano fingers the frets with unrivaled skill and a playful sense of humor.
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Mike DelGuidice is one of Long Island’s most celebrated performers. Big Shot made its name playing the music of Billy Joel for nearly two decades across the tristate area, and now Mike DelGuidice and the rest of Big Shot are living a dream come true. As of 2013, Billy Joel personally hired Mike to join his band, which also features longtime Big Shot member Tommy Byrnes. DelGuidice’s encyclopedic knowledge of the Billy Joel catalog made him a perfect fit as background vocalist and guitarist for Billy Joel’s backing band. Along with the rest of Big Shot, the Piano Man’s greatest hits come to life with impeccable accuracy and a stage show that will leave you breathless.
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A mainstay of the comedy stage, JB Smoove is perhaps best known as Leon in the HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. In addition to hosting the hit show “Four Courses with JB Smoove”, other TV and film appearances include “Fresh Off the Boat”, “Polka King”, “Date Night”, and “Everybody Hates Chris”. Smoove’s standup brings the ruckus to sold out audiences all over the world.
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So much science, so little time. . . Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately there are way too many to do them all in one show. The solution: The Wheel of Science! Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel and labeled it with everything from optical illusions to chemical reactions to a homemade hovercraft, and more! At least a dozen fantastic demonstrations ready to go. Wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next! Will we turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? Who knows? No two shows will be the same. So, step right up, and let’s spin that wheel!
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National Players – Washington D.C.
The members of the Younger family dream bigger than the small house where they live on the south side of Chicago in the 1950s. When their deceased father’s insurance money comes through, those dreams might actually become reality. Walter Lee wants to run his own business and earn financial independence, but his sister Beneatha dreams of attending medical school. Meanwhile, their mother Lena wants to move them all to a bigger home in a white neighborhood. What will finally allow the Youngers to move up in the world, and who will have their dreams deferred? Don’t miss this award-winning drama with a universal story about an African-American family dealing with prejudice, history, and a world where everything changes.
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Darlene Love is the Queen of Rock and Soul! Hers was the voice that helped launch a hundred hits: The No. 1 smash “He’s a Rebel,” “(Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “He’s Sure the Boy I Love” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” all of which she sang during the glory days of the girl-group era, as well as the countless songs she sang backup on for artists Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Cher, Aretha Franklin, and more.
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Theatre Works USA
Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever.
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New Victory Lab Works, NY
10 year old Jabari loves to paint. And through these paintings, he escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era, including Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin, and others, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero, Barack Obama, as a 7 year old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK, Jr…
Will Jabari be able to instill in 7 year old Barack the lessons he’s learned and therefore ensure that Barack will have the necessary tools to become president? Will Jabari learn to take these lessons back into his own life and heal his community? Using rap, freedom songs, hip hop dance, history, and humor, this play explores what it means to have courage in a world where Black children, Black boys, are not safe.
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