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The Met: Live in HD – Boris Godunov (Encore Screening)

Bass René Pape, the world’s reigning Boris, reprises his overwhelming portrayal of the tortured tsar caught between grasping ambition and crippling paranoia, kicking off the Live in HD season. Conductor Sebastian Weigle leads Mussorgsky’s masterwork, a pillar of the Russian repertoire, in its original 1869 version. Stephen Wadsworth’s affecting production poignantly captures the hope and suffering of the Russian people as well as the tsar himself. This cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Learn more about this opera with a FREE pre-opera lecture with Behind the Screen with Bel Canto Boot Camp. Join us before the screening for a participatory and in depth analysis with BCBC co-founders Rachelle Jonck and Derrick Goff.

Run time: 160 minutes

Additional Met Live Programs:
October 23: Fire Shut Up In My Bones
December 4: Eurydice

The eAT Coffee Bar will be open for drinks and refreshments!

Guests attending programs indoors in the John Drew Theater must show proof of full vaccination. Click HERE for full  COVID-19 protocol for guests.

End of Summer Outdoor Silent Dance Party!

Join us for the finale of an incredible 90th season by dancing to the beat of your own playlist! Quiet Events Silent Disco DJ’s will be spinning songs from the 70’s to today that will play on wireless headsets with three channels. The dance party will take place in the festive John Drew Backyard Theater, so grab your family, friends, neighbors, and strangers and head to Guild Hall on Sunday, September 5 from 8-11pm for the most fun you will ever have!

Additionally, the façade of the building will be lit up with a special video installation, TimeSpace, by artist Christine Sciulli.

Skip the lines and reserve your headphones in advance – which also guarantees you will get them on arrival! Headsets can be rented on site, but advance reservations are recommended.

Wine, beer, cocktails and snacks will be available at our new eAT Coffee Bar, located in the front lobby.

Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests and children under the age of 2 for all outdoor programs. Face coverings are required for guests who are not fully vaccinated at all programs at Guild Hall including outdoors in the John Drew Backyard Theater and elsewhere on the property.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to attending.

2020: An Evening of Short Plays Directed by Bob Balaban

How was your year?

Back by popular demand! Join us LIVE in the theater, as some of America’s best performers read short monologues from some of America’s best playwrights musing on how we spent everyone’s least favorite year, “2020.”  Featuring Sandra Bernhard, Blythe Danner, Edie Falco, Paul Hecht, Isaac Mizrahi, and Ben Shenkman reading pieces by Jon Robin Baitz, Lynn Grossman, R.G. Masons, Anya Richkind, Paul Rudnick, and Sarah Ruhl. Directed by Academy Award nominee and Bafta Award winner Bob Balaban.

Run time: Approx. 1 hour
Tickets $50/$40 for Guild Hall Members

Not a Member? Click HERE to join today!

The Program

Day of Days by Lynn Grossman, performed by Edie Falco

The Character Actor by Sarah Ruhl  performed by Paul Hecht

All the Old Familiar Places by Jon Robin Baitz performed by Blythe Danner

Play Bills by Paul Rudnick performed by Isaac Mizrahi

Lenny T. by R. G. Masons performed by Ben Shenkman

Ms. Davy’s 2nd Period Advanced Theater Now On Zoom by Anya Richkind performed by Sandra Bernhard

“MR. DAVY’S 2ND PERIOD ADVANCED THEATER NOW ON ZOOM” by Anya Richkind  was originally produced by The 24 Hour Plays on April 21, 2020.

THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are required for all guests over the age of two.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

Mike Birbiglia: Working it Inside

That’s right – he’s back! Comedian, author, and actor Mike Birbiglia went from doing his last shows on Broadway (“The New One”) to shows on Zoom and now presents 2021 shows indoors! The comedian and host of the hit podcast “Working It Out” returns for over an hour of all new comedy. Don’t miss it!

Run time: Approx. 1 hour

Concessions are available at our new eAT Coffee Bar.

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

Rescheduled to 9/5 – Guild Hall 90th Birthday Silent Dance Party!

DUE TO RAIN THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, 9/5 FROM 8-11PM.

Click HERE for 9/5!

Join us for the finale of a day-long 90th birthday celebration by dancing to the beat of your own playlist! Quiet Events Silent Disco DJ’s will be spinning songs from the 70’s to today that will play on wireless headsets with three channels. The dance party will take place in front of the building and in the John Drew Backyard Theater, so grab your family, friends, neighbors, and strangers and head to Guild Hall on Thursday, August 19 from 8-11pm for the most fun you will ever have!

Skip the lines and reserve your headphones in advance – which also guarantees you will get them on arrival! Headsets can be rented on site, but advance reservations are recommended.

Wine, beer, cocktails and snacks will be available at our new eAT Coffee Bar, plus birthday cupcakes courtesy of Citarella.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to attending.

Present History by The Artist Profile Archive – Robert Longo Documentary Film

The Artist Profile Archive presents a new documentary, Present History, on acclaimed contemporary artist Robert Longo, directed by Sophie Chahinian. The film, told in the artist’s own words, captures insights into Longo’s current exhibition A History of the Present and shares the artist’s vision for his future while discussing his upcoming inaugural exhibition at Pace Gallery. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Robert Longo and Sophie Chahinian, founder of The Artist Profile Archive, moderated by Christina Strassfield, Museum Director/ Chief Curator. Excerpts from the film make up a shorter documentary that is now on view in Longo’s exhibition. 

Film run time: 35 minutes followed by 30 minute Q&A

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are required indoors for all guests, regardless of vaccinated status.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

2020: An Evening of Short Plays Directed by Bob Balaban with Talia Balsam, Susie Essman, Paul Hecht, Isaac Mizrahi, Mercedes Ruehl, and Ben Shenkman

How was your year?

Join us LIVE in the John Drew Theater as we present short plays by some of America’s best playwrights sharing musings on everyone’s least favorite year, 2020. The evening features performances by Talia Balsam, Susie Essman, Paul Hecht, Isaac Mizrahi, Mercedes Ruehl, and Ben Shenkman reading new works by Jon Robin Baitz, Lynn Grossman, R.G. Masons, Simon Rich, Paul Rudnick, and Sarah Ruhl. This not-to-be-missed production is directed by Academy Award nominee, Bafta Award winner, and Guild Hall Academy and Board Member Bob Balaban.

Run time: Approx. 1 hour

Tickets: $100 per person / $50 for Guild Hall Members

Not a Member? Click HERE to join today!

Short Plays:
Day of Days by Lynn Grossman, performed by Talia Balsam
The Character Actor by Sarah Ruhl  performed by Paul Hecht
All the Old Familiar Places by Jon Robin Baitz performed by Mercedes Ruehl
Play Bills by Paul Rudnick performed by Isaac Mizrahi
Everyday Parenting Tips by Simon Rich performed by Susie Essman
Lenny T. by R. G. Masons performed by Ben Shenkman

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

Mike Birbiglia: Working it Inside

Comedian, author, and actor Mike Birbiglia went from doing his last shows on Broadway (“The New One”) to shows on Zoom and now presents 2021 shows indoors! The comedian and host of the hit podcast “Working It Out” performs over an hour of all new comedy. Don’t miss it!

Show recommended for audience members ages 16 and up.

Run time: Approx. 1 hour

Concessions are available at our new eAT Coffee Bar.

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

Mike Birbiglia: Working it Inside

Comedian, author, and actor Mike Birbiglia went from doing his last shows on Broadway (“The New One”) to shows on Zoom and now presents 2021 shows indoors! The comedian and host of the hit podcast “Working It Out” performs over an hour of all new comedy. Don’t miss it!

Show recommended for audience members ages 16 and up.

Run time: Approx. 1 hour

Concessions are available at our new eAT Coffee Bar.

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater.  Face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.

HamptonsFilm presents SummerDocs Hosted by Alec Baldwin: Lily Topples the World

Lily Topples the World follows 20-year-old sensation Lily Hevesh – the world’s most acclaimed domino toppler and the only girl in her field – as she rises as an artist, role model, and young woman.  Filmed for over 3 years across countless cities and featuring appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Katy Perry, Will Smith, YouTuber Casey Neistat, and a steady stream of Gen-Z creators, Lily Topples the World is a coming-of-age story cloaked within a unique portrait of an artist, a story of how passion and artistry can make dreams come true, and an unlikely American tale of a quiet Chinese adoptee who transforms into a global artistic force with over 1 billion YouTube views.  From director Jeremy Workman (The World Before Your Feet) and from executive producer Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), in her first film in a producing role. Following the screening, HamptonsFilm Co-Chairman Alec Baldwin andHamptonsFilm Artistic Director David Nugent will lead a conversation with the filmmakers and guests. 

Run time: 90 minutes plus Q&A

Concessions are available at our new eAT Coffee Bar.

THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE INDOORS IN THE JOHN DREW THEATER. Guests attending any INDOOR John Drew Theater programs must show proof of FULL vaccination. At this time, only fully vaccinated guests are permitted to attend programs in the indoor theater. Face coverings are required indoors for all guests, regardless of vaccinated status.

Click HERE for full COVID-19 information to review prior to your visit.