THE LATE SHOW:

OUTDOOR THEATER AT GREEN-WOOD

THE SPOON RIVER PROJECT
magine sitting deep within Green-Wood Cemetery on a beautiful summer’s night when the residents (now de-
ceased) of the fictional town of Spoon River begin to appear in the distance, assemble in front of you, and one
by one divulge their secrets, their private thoughts, their regrets and the turmoil that filled their lives.

“If you want to know what life is about, listen to

the dead . . . That is when they talk to you.”
Accompanied by seven beautiful, historic songs, including “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the
fictional town of Spoon River. Tom Andolora of Brooklyn College has adapted the classic American work by
Edgar Lee Masters for the stage and directs the production as well.

EVENING SHOWS: Preview nights: 6/15 and 6/16. Opening night: 6/17. Additional performances: 6/18, 6/22,
6/23, 6/24 and 6/25. $20 in advance. At the door: $20 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $25 for
non-members. Arrive at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Show ends at 11:00 p.m.

“DRINKS TO DIE FOR” AFTER PARTY. Opening Night: 6/17.

Don’t miss the most unique après-theater party you’ll ever go to. Surrounded by gravesites and the night skies,
you’ll chat with the director and the actors of the The Spoon River Project.
$40 or $75 for two (show plus party.) Arrive at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Party ends at 11:00 p.m.

SATURDAY SHOWS AT MIDNIGHT! (plus Catacombs Tour): 6/18 and 6/25.

A performance of the The Spoon River Project at midnight in a cemetery. Need we say more? But wait, there IS
more. Audience members for the midnight show are also treated to a private tour, before the show, inside the
cemetery’s Catacombs, built in the 1850s, normally not accessible to the public.
Midnight show plus Catacombs tour: $30 in advance. At the door: $30 for members of The Green-Wood Historic
Fund and $35 for non-members. Arrive at 11:00 p.m. sharp. Show ends at 1:30 a.m.

SUNDAY MATINEE: 6/26. $20 in advance. At the door: $20 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and
$25 for non-members. Arrive at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Show ends at 5:00 p.m.

Please note: For mature audiences only. Admission is restricted to ages 15 and over. For more information on
performance rules and regulations, please visit green-wood.com/spoonriver
Summer 2011 tours & events
SATURDAY, JUNE 11 – 1:00 PM
WRITTEN IN STONE: TALES OF GREEN-WOOD WALKING TOUR
The monuments and mausoleums of Green-Wood have many fascinating stories to tell and some of the most interesting
are not about the most famous. Join Green-Wood tour guide Ruth Edebohls to visit the final resting places and hear the
stories of the Indian Princess, the girl who died on her 17th birthday, the heartbroken husband who waved good-bye to
his wife in the morning never to see her again, the man who built “The Funny Place,” an inventor and his dog, and many
more. A tourist attraction 150 years ago, Green-Wood today still has the power to draw us and keep us coming back with
its beauty, grandeur and history. Walk may be hilly and strenuous—wear good walking shoes.
Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.

SATurday, JUNE 11 – 8:30 PM

MOONLIGHT TOUR: WALKING TOUR
“Best Creepy Stroll”—Village Voice
A four-time New York Times “Spare Times” Pick
Armed with a flashlight and the full moon’s brilliance, fearless trekkers can explore the tombstones and catacombs with
Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman. Those inclined to believe in ghosts should look out for the spirits of cemetery resi-
dents such as Boss Tweed, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Leonard Bernstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The skeptical can merely
enjoy the frisson of nighttime skulking.

Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $20 for non-members. Reservations recommended.

the new york city premierE of

the spoon river project at Green-Wood
Opening night: June 17, arrive at 8:00 pm sharp. Evening Performances: June 18, 22–25,
arrive at 8:00 pm sharp. MIDNIGHT SHOWS ON SATURDAYS: June 18 & June 25, arrive at 11:00
pm sharp. MATINEE ON SUNDAY: June 26, arrive at 3:00 pm sharp.
Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors
tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Tom Andolora of
Brooklyn College has adapted the classic American work by Edgar Lee Masters for the stage and directs the production as
well. Mature subject matter, not appropriate for children under 15. Perform

Ticket prices: In advance: $20. At the door: $20 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $25 for non-members.
See main panel for more information.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17: “drinks to die for” AFTER PART Y

Don’t miss the most unique après-theater party you’ll ever go to. Surrounded by gravesites and the night skies, you’ll chat
with the director and the actors who just performed their roles as the deceased townspeople of Spoon River.

Show plus After Party: $40 or $75 for two. Arrive at 8:00 p.m. sharp for the show. Party ends at 11:00 p.m.

JUNE 18 & JUNE 25: SATURDAY SHOWS AT MIDNIGHT!

A performance of the Spoon River Project at midnight in a cemetery. Need we say more? But wait, there IS more. Audience
members for the midnight show are also treated to a private look, before the show, inside the cemetery’s Catacombs, built
in the 1850, but now closed to the public.

Midnight show plus Catacombs tour: $35 at the door and $30 in advance. Arrive at 11:00 p.m sharp. Show ends at 1:30 a.m.
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SATURDAY, JULY 9 – 1:00 PM

HOT TIME IN THE OLD TOWN: THE GREAT HEAT WAVE OF 1896
AND THE MAKING OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT
“An engrossing account of this forgotten episode . . . A hell of a story.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Excellent read.” —Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
105 years ago this summer, the 1896 New York City heat wave—one of the worst natural disasters in American history—killed
almost 1,500 people (scores of whom are interred at Green-Wood). The heat coincided with a pitched presidential contest
between William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan and the progressive efforts of police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt
to aid the city’s poor. Edward Kohn vividly captures the tale in Hot Time in the Old Town, which will be issued in paperback
this summer. After Kohn’s talk, join Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman for a visit to the gravesites of many of the victims,
as well as selected notables of the period.
Book talk: free. Reservations recommended. Reserve at 718.768.7300. Trolley tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic
Fund / $20 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.

SATurday, JULY 16 – 1:00 PM

SCANDALS, SCALAWAGS & MURDER MOST FOUL WALKING TOUR
You are invited to visit, with veteran tour guide Ruth Edebohls, some of Green-Wood Cemetery’s most nefarious residents.
Green-Wood is the final resting place of many famous and heroic people, but some of its deceased denizens have a more
blemished reputation. Murderers and the murdered, a sullied adulteress, a famous courtesan, gangsters, con men and
schemers lie next to those of a more virtuous disposition. You’ll also enjoy the visual delights of Green-Wood, its trees and
ponds and its sculpture and buildings by the leading artists and architects of their time. Walk may be hilly and strenuous—
wear good walking shoes.

$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.

Saturday, August 13 – 3:30 pm

Northern Exposure: More Tales of Green-Wood
walking tour
The monuments and mausoleums of Green-Wood have many fascinating stories to tell and some of the most interesting are
not about the most famous. Visit with tour guide Ruth Edebohls the final resting places and hear the stories of the Father
of Baseball, a pioneering embalmer, the scandalous wife of an equally scandalous Civil War general, the “best woman who
ever lived,” Charles Ebbets, Johnny Torrio, Elmer Sperry, Juan Trippe, James Gordon Bennett, Townsend Harris, F.A.O.
Schwarz and more. A tourist attraction 150 years ago, Green-Wood today still has the power to draw us and keep us coming
back with its beauty, grandeur and history. Walk may be hilly and strenuous—wear good walking shoes.

Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
235TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in August 1776 on land that is now a part of Green-Wood Cemetery, was the first battle of the
American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In memory of the brave patriots who
battled for our country’s independence, The Green-Wood Historic Fund hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies and
trolley tours. Great event for kids! For more detailed information, visit green-wood.com/battle-of-brooklyn

10:30 AM – TROLLEY TOUR: Join author Barnet Schecter and Green-Wood Cemetery historian Jeff Richman.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $20 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.
12:30 PM – REVOLUTIONARY WAR RE-ENACTORS: Takes place in Green-Wood’s Meadow at the Gothic Arch. Free.
1:30 PM – BATTLE OF BROOKLYN PARADE: Meet at the main gate for a parade to Battle Hill. Free.
2:00 PM – BATTLE OF BROOKLYN COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY: The ceremony will take place on Battle Hill. Free.
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HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS EVERY WEDNESDAY

& THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH – 1:00 PM
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating
stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and
his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more. Now, by popular demand, we are offering a rotation of three
different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of
the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to the Historic Chapel and to
Battle Hill.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 26 (Sunday) & 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27 & 31 (Sunday); August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (no Sunday tour)
Tour A: Discover Green-Wood (6/8, 7/6, 7/27, 8/3 & 8/31) & all Sunday tours (6/26 & 7/31)
Tour B: The Far Side of Green-Wood (6/15, 7/13 & 8/10) Tour C: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood (6/1, 6/22, 7/20 & 8/24)
Descriptions of each tour are online at green-wood.com. Trolley is heated/air-conditioned and enclosed.
Tour includes several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations recommended.

T ickets:
To purchase tickets and for more information: visit green-wood.com/toursevents or call
718.768.7300. Book talks and film screenings are held at Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel inside our main
entrance at 25th St. and 5th Ave. Trolley tours meet inside our main entrance at 25th St. and 5th Ave. If
you purchase tickets online, please bring a printout of your receipt as your ticket. Or, if you own a smart-
phone, please show the receipt on your phone at the start of the tour or event.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Green-Wood welcomes school groups throughout the year. Please contact our manager of education &
outreach, Steve Estroff, at SteveEstroff@green-wood.com or 718.768.7300.

become a member:
Get discounts on tours, events, books, T-shirts and tote bags in our gift store.
Go to green-wood.com/membership or call 718.768.7300.

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the green-wood historic fund

is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization established in 1999 to maintain Green-
Wood Cemetery’s monuments and buildings of historical, cultural and architectural significance; to advance
public knowledge and appreciation; and to preserve the natural habitat of one of New York City’s first green
spaces.

Historic Green-Wood stretches across 478 acres and boasts extraordinary works of 19th-century art and
architecture. Home to hundreds of famous historic figures, Green-Wood offers many tours of its grounds,
concerts and events to the public throughout the year. Green-Wood has been designated a National Historic
Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior. For more information about Green-Wood Cem-
etery, please visit green-wood.com.

Green-wood Cemetery, est. 1838: A National historic landmark. Our main entrance is located at
500 25th Street (on 5th Avenue) in Brooklyn, NY. Via subway, take the R to the 25th Street station.

©2011 The Green-Wood Historic Fund

Design: Lost In Brooklyn Studio / Photos: Aaron Brashear (misc.), Jason Simon (Spoon River), Steelite International (wine glasses), Tony the Misfit (moonlight),
Bev Wernli (clock) and courtesy of The Green-Wood Historic Fund.