Little Island Significantly Scales Back Its Summer Schedule
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Little Island, a Hudson River park near the Meatpacking District, has announced a condensed six-week summer performance schedule for 2024, shifting from theatrical spectacles to more concert-style shows and culinary events.
- The park's inaugural 2024 season will feature nine world premieres across dance, opera, and theater, including a unique production of Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro" with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo starring in all lead roles.
- This summer's schedule includes 56 performances from July 29 to September 6, down from 110 performances last year, and highlights new works such as the play "Marina" by Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez and the return of Tony winner Qween Jean’s Summer Legacy Ball.
- Zack Winokur, Little Island’s producing artistic director, explained the shorter season reflects Barry Diller’s desire to rethink the park’s long-term programming direction while maintaining high-quality and ambitious offerings.
