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Hanson in Gramercy and Edward Scissorhands at MoMA: Your Guide to the Best Manhattan Week

By DNAinfo Staff on April 26, 2010 8:34am  | Updated on April 26, 2010 8:32am

The family rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma best known for their hit, “Mmmbop” perform at the Gramercy Theatre all week.
The family rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma best known for their hit, “Mmmbop” perform at the Gramercy Theatre all week.
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East Village


Billy Porter: The Standard

The Broadway performer and pop vocalist returns to Joe’s Pub and performs the standards of Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

When: Mon. & Tue.(April 26 & 27)

Time: Mon. 9:30p.m., Tue. 10:00p.m.

Cost: $25

Location: 425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003


SoHo, TriBeCa & Nolita


Boukman Eksperyans + Tiga

The grammy-nominated Boukman Eksperyans perform in a concert that is sure to be special.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 7:30p.m.

Cost: $15

Location: 204 Varick St., New York, NY 10014


Midtown West


Easter Bonnet Competition at the Minskoff Theatre

The cast and crew of dozens of Broadway productions parade around in hand-crafted bonnets in this annual fundraising shindig for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

When: Mon. & Tue. (April 26 & 27)

Time: Mon. 4:30p.m. and Tue. 2:00p.m.

Cost: $20-$350

Location: 200 W. 45th St., New York, NY 10036


Edward Scissorhands at the MoMA


The famous Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, and Anthony Michael Hall plays at the MoMA Monday.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: Adults $20, Seniors $16 and Students $12

Location: 11 W. 53rd St., New York, NY 10019


Gramercy, Flatiron and Union Square


Curtain Call at Splash Bar

Marty Thomas from Wicked! And Xanadu will sing all your favorite tunes.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 11:30p.m.

Cost: $5, free before 10:00p.m.

Location: 50 W. 17th St., New York, NY 10011


Hanson at Gramercy Theatre

The family rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma best known for their hit, “Mmmbop” perform at the Gramercy Theatre all week.

When: Mon. – Thur. (April 26-29)

Time: 8:00p.m.

Cost: $45

Location: 127 E. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010


Chelsea & Meatpacking District

 

Gravid Water

Trained actors take the stage with top improvisers.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 8:00p.m

Cost: $5

Location: 307 W. 26th St., New York, NY 10001


Central Harlem

 

Amateur Night at the Apollo

The week’s contestants compete in front of the tough Apollo audience.

When: Wed. (April 28)

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $10- $27

Location: 253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027

 

Midtown East & Kips Bay


Mingus Orchestra at Jazz Standard

The ten-piece Mingus Orchestra works on preserving Charles Mingus’s legacy.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 7:30p.m.,9:30p.m.

Cost: $25

Location: 116 E 27 St, New York, NY 10016


West Village


The National and Rob Swift


The Brooklyn based band The National will visit Soundcheck to give a preview of their newest album “High Volume” along with DJ Rob Swift who will perform his latest.

When: Mon. (April 26)

Time: 2:00p.m.

Cost: $10

Location: 44 Charlton St., New York, NY 10013

 

Upper East Side


Dr. Robert Holden: Be Happy

The renowned happiness expert and best selling author shares the secrets to happiness and success.

When: Wed. (April 28)

Time: 7:00p.m.

Cost: $27

Location: 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10128


Alan Cumming

The Scottish stage, television and film actor brings his cabaret styled charm to Feinsten’s at Loews Regency this week.


When: Tue.-Thur. (April 27-29)

Time: 8:30p.m.

Cost: $50.08-$71.86

Location: 540 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065

 

Upper West Side


Spring Gala at Lincoln Center

This years Spring Gala will feature a special preview of the exciting commissions premiering during the New Choreography and Music Festival.

When: Thur. (April 29)

Time: 5:30p.m.

Cost: $1,500, performance only $250

Location: 1865 Broadway, New York NY 10023