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8/3/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Ballet Festival

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By Walter Rutledge

The Joyce Ballet Festival returns to the Joyce’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium August 3 though August 16. Former American Ballet Principal Dancer Misty Copeland has curated a stellar festival featuring outstanding choreography performed by an impressive roster of world class artists. Each night will feel like a gala performance. Choreographers Kyle Abraham, Bob Fosse, Alonzo King, José Limón, Dwight Rhoden, Rudolf Nureyev, John Taras, Ingrid Silva, Houston Thomas and a new work by Aleisha Walker commissioned by the Joyce complete the roster – and that’s just the roster for the first week! Continue reading

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7/29/26 O&A NYC STOP THE PRESSES: Tommie-Waheed Evans Talks Philadanco

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By Walter Rutledge

The Philadelphia Dance Company aka Philadanco begins their New York City Season tonight July 29th at the Joyce Theater. The five day, six performance season will feature works by four choreographers Thang Dao, Rennie Harris,  Christopher Huggins and Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans. O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge caught up with Evans during the afternoon rehearsal to discuss the New York City season.

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7/28/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Diana Ross Central Park – No Wind, No Rain Can Stop Me

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On July 21, 1983, music icon Diana Ross gave one of the most legendary performances of her career when a massive, torrential thunderstorm struck her free benefit concert on The Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park. Continue reading

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7/26/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Ballet Festival Curated by Misty Copeland

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By Walter Rutledge

The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026 returns to the Joyce’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium for a two-week, fourteen performance season August 4th through August 16th. Former American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will curate the festival and will offer an international showcase of world class performers, outstanding classic and contemporary choreography, and rarely seen masterworks. The festival will offer two programs (one each week) with artists from some to the most prestigious companies worldwide including American Ballet Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Houston Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and other leading companies. Continue reading

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7/26/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tye Tribbett – Everything (Bless The Lord)

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Everything (Bless The Lord) is a powerful traditional gospel track by legendary worship leader Tye Tribbett, released on March 3, 2023. The song is featured on his live album, All Things New (Live In Orlando). Continue reading

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7/25/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: JAŸ-Z “Extra Innings” Concert at Yankee Stadium (JULY 12, 2026)

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A full night of hits, deep cuts, surprise guests, and one unforgettable celebration. JAŸ-Z’s  Extra Innings concert on July 12, 2026 at the house of the Bronx Bombers– Yankee Stadium, brought out an all-star lineup, with appearances from DJ D-Nice, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, Usher, The-Dream, Rihanna, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Clipse, Beyoncé, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss—all sharing the stage throughout the night as Hov delivered a performance for the history books. Continue reading

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7/24/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Philadanco

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By Walter Rutledge

PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company) returns to New York City for a highly anticipated six performance season at The Joyce Theater from July 29 through August 2, 2026. This celebrated company’s mission, to preserve the Black American concert dance traditions, will be on full display with a program featuring two New York premieres, a world premiere, and a company revival. “Danco’s” dynamic New York City season will include works by Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans, Thang Dao, Rennie Harris and Christopher Huggins. Continue reading

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7/21/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!!: Danni Gee Talks! – Summerstage Tomorrow A One Night Only Event

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 By Walter Rutledge

 
Summerstage in association with the Joyce Theater will present a one night only dance and live music event tomorrow July 22nd at Central Park’s The Rumsey Playfield. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance starts promptly at 8pm. A tribute to the legendary women of jazz, the two hour presentation will feature LaTasha Barnes’ The Jazz Continuum, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Joyce Theater Director of Programming Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.

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7/21/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian London Brown – White People Wear Clothes, Black People Wear Outfits

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White People Wear Clothes, Black People Wear Outfits is the opening line of a viral stand-up comedy bit by comedian and actor London Brown. Performed at the Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show, the bit uses sharp observational humor to contrast how different racial groups approach fashion, presentation, and social perception. Continue reading

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7/20/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW SPECIAL: Spain vs Argentina Highlights – 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Continue reading