Astor Room Becomes George’s At Kaufman Studios

In honor of George Kaufman, the founder of Kaufman Astoria Studios who passed away just last month, the Astor Room – a speakeasy style restaurant attached to the studios – has re-opened under the new name George’s. In 1979, George Kaufman – heading up a non-profit organization – took over the studio after the US Government had…

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“Actsiders” The Podcast That Looks At Immigrant Actors

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A native from France, who moved to Astoria three years ago to pursue an acting career in New York City, has started her own podcast. Focusing on immigrant actors who are trying to break through in the industry. Ingrid Raison is an ambitious actress from Paris, who moved to Astoria three years ago, enrolling in…

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‘Spelling Bee’ Musical Bringing The Laughs And The Spelling To Astoria!

Now this is a treat. It started 5th of May and is going right through till May 28th. It's the hilarious version of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, performed by the Astoria Performing Arts Center and showing at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent Street).  The new musical comedy is based…

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