Ron Jenkins News

After earning high accolades from its appearances in both New York and Toronto's Fringe Festivals and winning a Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) award for 'fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation,' the Canadian-created BASH'd: A Gay Rap Opera has moved to the Zipper Factory Theatre for an Off-Broadway run. And while this imaginative and theatrically invigorating celebration of gay marital rights and condemnation of random acts of hatred certainly has its heart in the right place, the awkward sympathy of the story's ending prevents me from giving the show a fully enthusiastic recommendation. I'll try and tiptoe my way through that part later without revealing too much, but first let me tell you about the 90% of the show that comes off extremely well.

Ashlie Atkinson, Debra Jo Rupp, Tom Pelphrey, Frank Deal and Eric Michael Gillett headline the workshop of Jennifer Lane's Psychomachia, the first presentation in The Bridge Theatre Company's 2009-2010 season. Directed by Robin A. Paterson (Making Marilyn, Stress Positions), Psychomachia performs October 28 through 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Shetler Studios Penthouse 1 (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor).

Ashlie Atkinson, Debra Jo Rupp, Tom Pelphrey, Frank Deal and Eric Michael Gillett headline the workshop of Jennifer Lane's Psychomachia, the first presentation in The Bridge Theatre Company's 2009-2010 season. Directed by Robin A. Paterson (Making Marilyn, Stress Positions), Psychomachia performs October 28 through 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Shetler Studios Penthouse 1 (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor).

Ashlie Atkinson, Debra Jo Rupp, Tom Pelphrey, Frank Deal and Eric Michael Gillett headline the workshop of Jennifer Lane's Psychomachia, the first presentation in The Bridge Theatre Company's 2009-2010 season. Directed by Robin A. Paterson (Making Marilyn, Stress Positions), Psychomachia performs October 28 through 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Shetler Studios Penthouse 1 (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor).

Curt Columbus directs a traditional and satisfying production of the Kander and Ebb musical as Trinity Rep opens its theater season

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Full casting is set for the upcoming Arena Stage musical The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Arena's re-imagined production with direction by Amanda Dehnert, musical direction by George Fulginti-Shakar and set direction by Eugene Lee runs November 20, 2009 through January 10, 2010 at Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre.

Curt Columbus directs a traditional and satisfying production of the Kander and Ebb musical as Trinity Rep opens its theater season

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 176 nominations from 218 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009 for the 30th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 176 nominations from 218 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009 for the 30th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman, in association with David J. Gersten, today announced that BASH'd!, the new gay musical and the most acclaimed show of the new theater season, would end its Off-Broadway premiere engagement at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Saturday August 30th. BASH'd! was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman, in association with David J. Gersten, today announced that BASH'd!, the new gay musical and the most acclaimed show of the new theater season, would end its Off-Broadway premiere engagement at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Saturday August 30th. BASH'd! was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.

Opening night of 'BASH'd' to benefit the Anti-Violence Project.

BASH'd, the Gay Rap Opera that will have its Off-Broadway premiere at The Zipper Factory Theater Monday, June 23rd.

The Zipper Factory announces its June line-up featuring some old favorites and some new shows.

'BASH'd: A Gay Rap Opera' has tickets on sale for its Off-Broadway premiere at The Zipper Factory Theater

'Bash'd', the acclaimed Gay Rap Opera was just recognized by Heritage of Pride, the organizers of Gay Pride events in June in New York City, as an official Pride Event of 2008.

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman are proud to present the Off-Broadway Premiere of BASH'd!, the acclaimed Gay Rap Opera. Performances will begin June 12th at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) with Opening Night set for Monday, June 23rd.