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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Bryant Park Shakespeare: The Drilling Company in The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Drilling Company's Two Gentlemen of Verona, which opens the second season of Bryant Park Shakespeare, is set in NYC's Little Italy.

The Morningside Players Presents Award-winning Play ‘Fences’

The play is part of Wilson's ten-part 'Pittsburgh Cycle' plays and won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1987 Tony Award for Best Play. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that cou

Musical ‘The Floatones’ Interweaves Stories of Four Aspiring Artists

In Jim Neu's musical The Floatones, four rather strange characters meet at their encounter group and decide the best way to get better is through show business.

‘Old Flame’ Play Depicts The Power of Old Romance

An old love can be an irresistible force, especially in our autumn years. This play, set in Astoria, Queens, describes the romantic intrigues of people who are no longer young

‘Tablao Sevilla’ Showcases Authentic Flamenco in Manhattan

On April 1 and 8, 2015, world-renowned flamenco artists Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernandez will present the world premiere of "Tablao Sevilla" at the...

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Why Is The DNA Company Bringing Behavior Change Into Genetic Education?

Why is The DNA Company adding behavior-change training to DNA University? The answer lies in turning genetic insights into practical action.

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...
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