Connect with us

Events

Gene & Gilda – World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre from August 4 – August 27

Published

3 years ago

on

Stony Point, NY – Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of Gene & Gilda, with performances beginning Friday August 4th at 2:00pm located at Penguin Rep Theatre, 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, New York.

The  Penguin’s Rep Theatre is a repurposed 1880 barn in historic Stony Point (Rockland County), New York. “The converted barn, circa 1880, has never been more inviting” (The New York Times). Says Mr. Horn, “It’s theatre so close you can feel it, with comfortable upholstered seats and no seat more than 30 feet from the stage.” The theatre is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible, features assistive hearing devices, and has plenty of free parking.

Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman, 1933-2016) was an actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor; Blazing Saddles (1973); and Young Frankenstein (1974), which he wrote (with Brooks), and which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay. He also starred in a series of films with Richard Pryor, including Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), and See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989). Wilder also directed and wrote several of his own films, including The Woman in Red (1984). For his last acting performance – a guest role on Will & Grace in 2003, he received an Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series.

Gilda Radner (1946-1989) was an actress, comedian, writer, and singer. She was one of the seven original cast members of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” on Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980. She won an Emmy Award for the show in 1978 and, a year later, portrayed characters developed on the series – including Roseanne Rosannadanna, Emily Litella and Baba Wawa – in Gilda Radner – Live From New York, a highly successful one-woman show on Broadway. Her SNL work established Radner as an iconic figure in the history of American comedy.

Radner met Wilder on the set of the film Hanky Panky and the two married in 1984. This play brings to life the love story of comedic legends Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, from their first meeting to their poignant farewell. Don’t miss the intimate portrait of these beloved entertainers.

To order tickets or for further information, visit Penguin Rep’s website at WWW.PENGUINREP.ORG or call 845-786-2873.

 

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Events

Rockland County Free Fall Festival Returns to West Nyack Oct. 18

Published

1 day ago

on

October 14, 2026

By

The Historical Society of Rockland County will host its 13th Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 18, bringing a day of family activities, live entertainment, historic demonstrations and Revolutionary War reenactments to West Nyack.

Presented in partnership with Heritage of West Nyack and the Town of Clarkstown, the free festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at 131 Germonds Road, adjacent to Germonds Park.

The event will offer visitors an opportunity to experience local history, explore traditional crafts and enjoy seasonal activities for all ages.

Revolutionary War History Comes to Life

One of the festival’s featured attractions will be an encampment by Heard’s Brigade of the New Jersey Militia, offering a look at military life during the American Revolutionary War.

Visitors can explore 18th-century tents and watch demonstrations of open-fire cooking, militia drills and musket firing. Revolutionary War skirmish reenactments are scheduled for 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The festival will also feature tours of the historic Onderdonk-Tallman-Budke and Vanderbilt-Budke-Traphagen houses, along with a presentation by Clare Sheridan titled “Who Was Naut Kanniff? The Story of the Witch of West Nyack.”

Traditional craft demonstrations will include lacemaking by Mayra Petretti of the Metropolitan Chapter of the International Organization of Lace, Inc., as well as wool and flax spinning demonstrations by Celeste Sherry.

Family Activities and Fall Fun

Families can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities throughout the afternoon, including horse-drawn wagon rides scheduled from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Horses R Us 4-H Club will offer pumpkin picking, decorating and painting, while Fred DePaul will present sheep-shearing demonstrations at 12:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Children can also take part in colonial-era games presented by Tom Hunt of Waterside Forge. Balloony Toony Entertainment will provide balloon animals, face painting and glitter tattoos.

Additional attractions will include free mini-golf, raffles, craft vendors and demonstrations. A pen-turning workshop hosted by the Hudson Valley Wood Turners will be available for participants ages 12 and older. Reservations are recommended, and interested participants can contact Len Stambler at Lstambler@gmail.com.

Live Music and Entertainment

Music will be part of the afternoon’s festivities, with balladeer Thaddeus MacGregor performing alongside Wee Jim the Limberjack. Additional musical entertainment will feature Scott Staton, Keith Olsen and Pat Keating.

Organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy an afternoon celebrating Rockland County’s history, heritage and fall traditions.

Event Information

  • What: 13th Annual Fall Festival
  • When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Historical Society of Rockland County, 131 Germonds Road, West Nyack, adjacent to Germonds Park
  • Admission: Free
  • Workshop reservations: Contact Len Stambler at Lstambler@gmail.com for the pen-turning workshop.

With Revolutionary War reenactments, historic house tours, traditional crafts, live music and family-friendly fall activities, the festival will offer visitors a chance to experience local history while celebrating the season.

Continue Reading

Events

Spirit of Sobro Returns October 2 for 5th Annual Celebration

Published

2 weeks ago

on

September 30, 2026

By

Celebrating its fifth year, this popular community event is getting bigger, with the festivities expanding to a second block this year.

The event will stretch from Depew to the gas station, creating additional space for vendors and entertainment. Organizers say 45 vendors are expected, along with street performers, circus sideshows, live music, a DJ, drumming and more throughout the event.

One tradition will remain in place: the Tarot salon inside Modern Druid, which will be open throughout the evening.

Organizers are encouraging the community to come out, support local vendors and performers, and help make this year’s celebration the biggest and most fun yet.

Bring your friends, spread the word and come enjoy an evening of music, entertainment, shopping and community.

Continue Reading

Trending