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Eclipsed Bears

Eclipsed Bears

Bid now on five custom-designed teddy bears celebrating the characters of Eclipsed, Broadway’s Tony Award-nominated play about five extraordinary women brought together by upheaval in their homeland of Liberia.

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong’o – “The Girl

The bears are finely hand-crafted, detailed replicas of the character they each represent. They are signed by the actress bringing that role to life and Costume Designer Clint Ramos who is most likely winning the Tony Award for Best Costumes. The bears are handcrafted labors of love made by Eclipsed Wardrobe Supervisor Kay Grunder, Hair and Makeup Supervisor Sarah Jordan and Dresser Liz Lee, with assistance by Adeola Role, understudy to Rita and Helena, and Joniece Abbott-Pratt, understudy to Bessie and Maima.

Saycon Sengbloh

Saycon Sengbloh – “Helena” (Wife No. 1)

The winner of each bear also will receive two VIP house seat tickets to see one of Eclipsed’s final Broadway performances June 16-18, and a special backstage meet-and-greet immediately after the show.

Zainab Jah

Zainab Jah – “Maima” (Wife No. 2)

The auction benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Pascale Armand - "Bessie" (Wife No. 3)

Pascale Armand – “Bessie” (Wife No. 3)

Akosua Busia - "Rita"

Akosua Busia – “Rita”

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Suzanna, co-owns and publishes the newspaper Times Square Chronicles or T2C. At one point a working actress, she has performed in numerous productions in film, TV, cabaret, opera and theatre. She has performed at The New Orleans Jazz festival, The United Nations and Carnegie Hall. She has a screenplay and a TV show in the works, which she developed with her mentor and friend the late Arthur Herzog. She is a proud member of the Drama Desk and the Outer Critics Circle and was a nominator. Email: suzanna@t2conline.com

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Ahead of the Broadway Opening of Lempicka The Longacre Theatre Is Showcasing Art Work By Tamara de Lempicka

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The Longacre Theatre (220 W 48th St.), soon-to-be home of the sweeping new musical, Lempicka, is showcasing a curated selection of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka’s most famous works. Eschewing traditional theatrical front-of-house advertising, the Longacre’s façade now boasts prints, creating a museum-quality exhibition right in the heart of Times Square. The musical opens on Broadway on April 14, 2024 at the same venue.

The Longacre’s outdoor exhibition includes works of Self Portrait (Tamara in a Green Bugatti) (1929), Young Girl in Green (1927), Nu Adossé I (1925), The Red Tunic (1927), The Blue Scarf (1930), The Green Turban (1930), Portrait of Marjorie Ferry (1932), Portrait of Ira P. (1930), Portrait of Romana de la Salle (1928), and Adam and Eve (1932).

Starring Eden Espinosa and directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, Lempicka features book, lyrics, and original concept by Carson Kreitzer, book and music by Matt Gould, and choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.

Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, Lempicka boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis, a woman ahead of her era, and an artist whose time has finally come.

Young Girl in Green painted by Tamara de Lempicka (1927). Oil on plywood.