NYC Best: ‘Nutcracker’, Hot Burlesque, Hedgie Math Museum
What’s the probability of making a free throw in basketball? Answering such questions is the nation’s first museum devoted to mathematics, which opens its doors today.
It’s the baby of former hedge fund quant Glen Whitney, who’s now executive director. He wants to show everyone just how cool math is, especially those ill-served by stupefying textbooks.
There are more than 40 exhibits within the new 20,000- square-foot space: Feedback Fractals use video cameras to create intricate repeating patterns, while Wall of Fire invites visitors to play with laser light.
Museum of Mathematics is at 11 E. 26th St. Information: +1- 212-542-0566; http://momath.org.
For sustenance, head over to Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke.
Start with a blood orange Margarita. Then plunge into the rib sampler, including Memphis baby backs, Kansas City spareribs and Texas beef ribs, from pitmaster Kenny Callaghan.
At 116 E. 27th St. Information: +1-212-447-7733.
Saturday Matinee
Laurie Metcalf stars as a smart neurologist facing a growing psychological mystery in “The Other Place.”
Expect a powerful performance from the three-time Emmy- winner, as well as from Daniel Stern as her husband and Zoe Perry, Metcalf’s actress daughter.
Joe Mantello directed the play by Sharr White.
In previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., for a Jan. 10 opening. Information: +1-212-239-6200; http://www.theotherplacebroadway.com.
Saturday Evening
Spend an evening with young Mozart as he pursues the four lovely Weber sisters.
Ian Harkins takes the lead role in “Marrying Mozart,” a new play with the composer’s music based on Stephanie Cowell’s novel.
Presented by Dicapo and Opera Moderne at Dicapo Opera Theatre, 184 E. 76th St. through Dec. 16. Information: +1-212- 868-4444; http://www.dicapo.com.
Afterwards, drop into French bistro Orsay for bouillabaisse or the wild boar meatloaf.
At 1057 Lexington Ave. Information: +1-212-517-6400.
Saturday Night
Gotham Burlesque’s holiday show features cheerfully seasonal songs, dances and visual displays.
Nasty Canasta, Minnie Tonka and Jonny Porkpie are just a few of the entertainers onstage, hosted by Bastard Keith.
Producer Gary Beeber makes sure there will be plenty of eye candy.
At Stage 72, 158 W. 72nd St. Information: +1-800-838-3006; http://www.gothamburlesque.com.
Sunday
Damaged by Hurricane Sandy, the South Street Seaport Museum is now open.
Catch “A Fisherman’s Dream: Folk Art by Mario Sanchez,” an exhibition of 35 intaglios made of wood and paint, showing creatures from the sea and their killers.
Don’t miss “Timescapes,” a film narrated by Stanley Tucci that depicts the rise of New York from a tiny settlement to one of the world’s great cities.
At 12 Fulton St. Information: +1-917-492-3480; http://www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org.
Sunday Matinee
Leap at the last chance to see Alexei Ratmansky’s sophisticated take on “The Nutcracker” with the ABT.
Aside from Clara and her doll, there’s a big snowstorm that becomes menacing and a star turn for the mysterious Drosselmeyer. But it all starts with a hungry mouse searching for crumbs.
At 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. Information: +1-718-636-4100; http://www.bam.org.
Sunday Evening
Experience the JACK Quartet’s electrifying virtuosity in medieval and modern form.
They’re performing transcriptions of works by Dufay and Rodericus, as well as new pieces by Michael Harrison, Sasha Zamler-Carhart and Caleb Burhans.
An added bonus: The concert takes place before the angel- filled Christmas tree and the Neapolitan Baroque Creche.
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. Information: +1-212-535-7710; http://www.metmuseum.org.
(Zinta Lundborg is an editor for Muse, the arts and leisure section of Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are her own.)
Muse highlights include Lewis Lapham’s podcast and Greg Evans on movies.
To contact the reporter on this story: Zinta Lundborg at zlundborg@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Manuela Hoelterhoff at mhoelterhoff@bloomberg.net.
A pin-up of Minnie Tonka, appearing in Gotham Burlesque's holiday show on Dec. 15. There will be songs and dance at Stage 72. Source: Clint - Bitfire Inc./Gotham Burlesque via Bloomberg
Derek Miller and Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells. The band will perform Dec. 14 at Terminal 5's benefit concert for Sandy relief efforts, with all proceeds to go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. Photographer: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images via Bloomberg
The Antlers
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Darby Cicci, Peter Silberman and Michael Lerner of The Antlers. The band will perform Dec. 14 at Terminal 5's benefit concert for Sandy relief efforts, with all proceeds to go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.
Darby Cicci, Peter Silberman and Michael Lerner of The Antlers. The band will perform Dec. 14 at Terminal 5's benefit concert for Sandy relief efforts, with all proceeds to go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. Photographer: Shervin Lainez/The Antlers via Bloomberg
Laurie Metcalf as Juliana Smithton in "The Other Place" by Sharr White at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The play, in previews, is directed by Joe Mantello. Photographer: Joan Marcus/Boneau/Bryan-Brown via Bloomberg
'Marrying Mozart'
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Raquel Suarez, Julia Lima, Ian Harkins and Christian Sineath in "Marrying Mozart." The play, featuring the composer's music, is based on Stephanie Cowell's novel.
Raquel Suarez, Julia Lima, Ian Harkins and Christian Sineath in "Marrying Mozart." The play, featuring the composer's music, is based on Stephanie Cowell's novel. Photographer: Francesca Caviglia/Dicapo via Bloomberg
South Street Seaport Museum
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The South Street Seaport Museum before Hurricane Sandy struck. The museum is now open.
The South Street Seaport Museum before Hurricane Sandy struck. The museum is now open. Source: South Street Seaport Museum via Bloomberg
The water-filled lobby, cafe and escalator of the South Street Seaport Museum on Oct. 29, 2012. Extensive flooding damage was caused by Hurricane Sandy. Source: South Street Seaport Museum via Bloomberg
South Street Seaport Museum
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Buoy boards toppled-over, on Water Street near the South Street Seaport Museum. It's now reopened to the public.
Buoy boards toppled-over, on Water Street near the South Street Seaport Museum. It's now reopened to the public. Source: South Street Seaport Museum via Bloomberg
'The Nutcracker'
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American Ballet Theatre in Alexei Ratmansky's "The Nutcracker" at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
American Ballet Theatre in Alexei Ratmansky's "The Nutcracker" at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Photographer: Gene Schiavone/Brooklyn Academy of Music via Bloomberg
Christmas Tree
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The annual Christmas tree and Neapolitan Baroque creche at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The twenty-foot blue spruce shows a collection of 18th-century Neapolitan angels and cherubs among its boughs.
The annual Christmas tree and Neapolitan Baroque creche at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The twenty-foot blue spruce shows a collection of 18th-century Neapolitan angels and cherubs among its boughs. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Bloomberg
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