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Astor alive

Double portraits of Ellen Stewart, the late head and heart of @lamamaetc, and Joseph Papp, the late founder of the @publictheaterny flanked by two images of boricua capo @lin_manuel Miranda's cast for the @hamiltonmusical, both rehearsing and performing - together these images form a matrix that speaks of the rich legacy of performance in NYC's Astor Place and LES as exemplified by these icons and their work • this 10 X 20 ft latex on muslin backdrop will be used for the first ever @astorplacenyc celebration titled #Astoralive festival taking place this month from the 15 to the 17 at Astor plaza in NYC: live performances free to the public and organized by @greenwichvillagenyc
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