Steve Ben Israel

MC/Poet Baba Israel to Host 'OBAMA OUT' Spoken Word Slam at New York Live Arts

MC/Poet Baba Israel curates in collaboration with Urban Word a spoken word slam reflecting on the end of the first black presidency and the many questions surrounding President Obama's legacy. 

Roundhouse Sets The Last Word Festival 2016

Following the success of last year's THE LAST WORD festival, the Roundhouse announces a thrilling programme for its third season, presenting the best of spoken word, storytelling and live performance, from Tuesday 24 May - Saturday 18 June.

BRIC to Stage World Premiere of THE SPINNING WHEEL

BRIC is pleased to present the world premiere of The Spinning Wheel, an explosive multimedia performance, along with an interactive gallery exhibition, by hip hop theater artist and musician Baba Israel. Created in collaboration with UK based director Leo Kay and musician Yako 440, The Spinning Wheel remixes and reinterprets the 50-year legacy of Israel's late father, steve ben israel (1938-2012), a political activist and member of The Living Theatre, an iconic, avant-garde theater group. Through spoken word, video, and live music, Baba Israel not only animates the radical, countercultural impulses of New York City during the 1960s and '70s, but also, lovingly pays tribute to his father.

BRIC Reveals Winners of Fireworks Residency, Commissioning Program

BRIC is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 winners of Fireworks, BRIC's residency and commission program. Fireworks is designed to bring together artists of different disciplines who share a vision in development of new, large-scale multidisciplinary work. BRIC provides technical and financial resources to facilitate the collaborative development of creative projects that cross or erase artistic boundaries. The 2014-2015 winners are Aisha Cousins, Greg Tate, and Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber for their project Brer Rabbit The Opera: A Funky Meditation On Gentrification and Baruch 'Baba' Israel, Kiriakos 'YAKO 440' Prodis and Leo Kay for their project The Spinning Wheel.

Theater For The New City Holds Its 35th Annual VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL on October 31

Underground stars perform each year in TNC's Halloween Cabarets. Guests will see, be seen and vie for costume prizes. Celebrants will sink fangs into Halloween delicacies in The Witches' Cauldron.

Theater For The New City Holds Its 35th Annual VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL on October 31

Underground stars perform each year in TNC's Halloween Cabarets. Guests will see, be seen and vie for costume prizes. Celebrants will sink fangs into Halloween delicacies in The Witches' Cauldron.

Theater for the New City Hosts 34th Annual Village Halloween Costume Ball 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 34th annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Sunday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue.

Theater for the New City Hosts 34th Annual Village Halloween Costume Ball 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 34th annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Sunday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue.

Theater for the New City Hosts 34th Annual Village Halloween Costume Ball 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 34th annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Sunday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

Theater For The New City's 33rd ANNUAL VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL 10/31

Nonstop theater, a costume competition and ballroom dancing will bewitch the East Village in Theater for the New City's 33rd annual Village Halloween Costume Ball on Friday, October 31 at TNC, 155 First Avenue. This unique festival continues as a grand coming-together for everyday New Yorkers and artists alike. A carefree fall tradition, it celebrates the creativity that comes with the season.

TNC's 31st Annual Village Halloween Costume Ball Oct. 31

October 31, at 155 First Avenue (at E. 10th St.) and the block of E. 10th St. between 1st and 2nd Avenues (presented by Theater for the New City) Outdoor entertainment 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm; doors open 7:30 pm $20; costume or formal wear required, (212) 254-1109 Info/ticketing www.theaterforthenewcity.net

Abraham and More Featured in May's LES Festival of the Arts

F. Murray Abraham, Penny Arcade, Joe Franklin and others will take part in the 11th Annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts from May 26th through 28th