Jonathan Slaff

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Jonathan Slaff writes on cultural events from the brainy, the edgy and the good. He helps us keep ahead of the curve in the world of the arts and culture.

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Spring and Summer Rituals Galore in ‘Fire. Water. Night’ Musical

La MaMa presents Yara Arts Group in 'Fire. Water. Night,' a World Music Theater performance with traditional ritual songs from East Europe and wild Midsummer music by a folk punk group.

Frog and Peach Theatre Company Presents Fairy Tale Series with Puppets and Songs

For audiences age four and up, Frog and Peach Theatre Company, 'a brave company that is a jewel of Off-Broadway' (Ronald Gross, NY Theatre Buying Guide), will present a fairy tale series, 'Tinkerbell Theatre,' adapting 'Cinderella' and 'The T

Flamenco’s Traditions Continue to Linger in ‘Cinco Por Cinco’

With a new program of innovative and edgy repertoire, Rebeca Tomas, brings her A Palo Seco Flamenco Company back to Theatre 80 Saint Marks from May 17 to 19, presenting a new production, 'Cinco Por Cinco.'

Canadian Playwright Vern Thiessen to Direct Own Masterpiece ‘Apple’

The Drilling Company will present the New York premiere of 'Apple' by Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen, a haunting tale of sex, secrets and second chances.

Theater for the New City Presents ‘The Upper Lip’ on May 2-19

Director/playwright David Willinger has adapted William Saroyan's forgotten 1951 novel, 'Rock Wagram,' for the stage. His play, titled 'The Upper Lip,' will be presented by Theater for the New City May 2 to 19, 2013.

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How JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson Ties Giving to Estate Plans

Ask a wealthy family how they plan to divide an estate, and the conversation used to stop at percentages: how much to each child, how much to the grandchildren, how much to charity if anything is left over. That conversation has changed. Fo

Bestselling Author Chris Sund Finds 92% of Adults Believe They Are Capable of More

His survey of more than 200 working adults points to a gap that has little to do with talent, and a personal mission to help people close it.

Pluto Security Emerges From Stealth With $42M in Funding, Backed by a Community-First Growth Strategy

For cybersecurity startups, building a capable product is only...

How White-Collar Cases Now Begin With a Document Request, Not a Knock at the Door

A federal grand jury subpoena shows up in the CFO's inbox, addressed to the company, asking for three years of emails, wire records, and board decks. The case is already underway. Nobody kicked in a door. No agent flashed a badge in the lob
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