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The Fine Art of Satire
Before they became The Capitol Steps, the joke is that they were just three put-upon staffers trying to put on a nativity play for a Congressional Christmas Party. But when they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin, they decided to satirize their employers with song parodies and skits. Only the latter half of… Read More
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The Ghost Light
Ever wonder what our theater looks like when it’s empty? The lone light bulb standing at the center of the stage looks very eerie, doesn’t it? It has an equally eerie name: “ghost light”. Nearly every theater has this light, and The Lincoln Center is no exception. But why do we have one? Some say ghost… Read More
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For FoCo Musician, Metheny Means More
From learning to play trumpet at Lincoln Middle School, to his jazz band debuting at The Lincoln Center, to co-headlining with Pat Metheny at the Toronto Jazz Festival; seeing Pat Metheny perform at the LC is a little bit like life coming full circle for local musician and entrepreneur Ed Goodman. Before the Lincoln Center… Read More
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Maria Bamford Follows the Love
Comedian Maria Bamford’s specialty is getting on stage and telling stories about some of life’s most awkward moments, which she’ll do in her signature style at the Lincoln Center this month. Awarded the 2016 ‘Breakout Comedy Star of the Year’ at the esteemed Just for Laughs Festival, Bamford is the first female comedian to star… Read More