Many are not aware of The TimesCenter, a small lecture and performance space within the New York Times Building on 42nd Street.  Generally the space is used for seminars with directors and actors giving insight on their work.  Just this month alone they have welcomed in Tom Cruise, Mickey Rourke, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Darren Aronofsky.  On 01.11.09 The TimesCenter presents ‘Let the Sunshine In,’ where they will be presenting music from Hair with composer Galt MacDermot joined by Oskar Eustis and other cast members.  The hit 60’s tribal-rock musical is set to return to Broadway again in March.  Tickets are $30 with more info on the performance and interview session on TimesCenter’s website.

In January ‘08, Galt MacDermot wrapped up his residency with The New Pulse Jazz Band at Laurie Beechman Theater pictured above.