Fwd: Coming Up: Wildly-acclaimed London Assurance from the National Theatre and more

NT Live: London Assurance JUNE 29, 7:00PM      $20-$25   BY DION BOUCICAULT WITH SIMON RUSSELL BEALE AND FIONA SHAW "This is an absolute corker of a production, one that will be talked about and chuckled over with reminiscent affection for years to come ."-DAILY TELEGRAPH Following the wildly successful broadcast of The Habit of Art, London's National Theatre now broadcasts London Assurance to cinema and performing arts center screens around the world. London Assurance is a hilarious comedy of town and country manners highlighting the humorous contrast between youth and age. Written by Dion Boucicault in 1841 this producation stars Sir Russell Beale as Sir Haricourt Courtly and Fiona Shaw as Lady Gay Spanker. Get your tickets online now to reserve your seats at the Skirball Center. PERFORMANCE LENGTH: 2 HOURS, 40 MINUTES WITH ONE INTERMISSION New York City Gay Men's Chorus in HIGH JUNE 30, 8:00PM      $38-$59   In this emotional, entertaining, and thought provoking performance, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus takes audience members on the tumultuous journey of three gay men and their struggles with addiction. The performance features music from the new rock opera, Through a Glass, Darkly and aims to raise awareness about issues affecting the entire New York City community. Get your tickets online now.   Ben Bailey Stand Up Comedy Special JULY 10, 7:00PM      $10   Known for his Comedy Central specials, late night talk show appearances, and for hosting the Discovery Channel's Cash Cab, Ben Bailey comes to the Skirball stage to tape his latest stand-up comedy special. You've also seen this Emmy award-nominated taxi cab driver on MadTV and Law and Order: SVU. Get your tickets online now to be part of the audience at this special event.   Alonzo Bodden Stand Up Comedy Special JULY 10, 9:30PM      $10   On the same night as Ben Baily's comedic performance, Alonzo Bodden, the season three winner of Last Comic Standing, hits the stage to tape his new comedy special. Bodden can be seen as a regular field correspondent on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and as the host of the Speed Channel's 101 Cars You Must Drive. Get your tickets online now to be part of the audience for this comedy special taping.   Broadway Stands Up for Freedom! JULY 26, 7:30PM      $60-$100   This annual event hosted by the New York City Civil Liberties Union brings together the best of broadway on one stage to benefit NYCLU's youth programs. This year's concert will inclue performances by Jesse Tyler Ferguson (ABC's Modern Family), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Kevin Chamberlain (The Addams Family), and the cast of Hair, along with many more! Get your tickets online now!   The NYU Bookstore has opened at its new location! Now located at 726 Broadway near Astor Place, the NYU Bookstore combines the Professional Bookstore and the Main Bookstore. The store offers a wide selection of clothing and general books in addition to textbooks. An event space in the back of the store will host author readings, signings and a variety of university and community events. Other new features include Think Cafe and the Kids Corner, where events for children will be held. Starting now, check the back of your Skirball Center ticket for special savings on purchases at the new NYU Bookstore as well as the The Torch Club.