Brooklyn Comedy Collective Premieres New Double feature
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
What does it look like when two men write a play for two women and vice versa? In this original double feature presentation, two guys - Thomas Frances and Justin Linville - and two girls - Kelly Cooper and Caitlin Dullea - have written plays for their counterparts to perform. This upcoming two-night run at the BCC features two new plays, Ouroboros and The Bends -a play about social media mistakes and another about a troubling relationship with a landlord, respectively.
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
What does it look like when two men write a play for two women and vice versa? In this original double feature presentation, two guys - Thomas Frances and Justin Linville - and two girls - Kelly Cooper and Caitlin Dullea - have written plays for their counterparts to perform. This upcoming two-night run at the BCC features two new plays, Ouroboros and The Bends -a play about social media mistakes and another about a troubling relationship with a landlord, respectively.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Presents BROOKLYN ABRIDGED: May 30 - June 9
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, New York City's acclaimed variety arts ensemble, returns to the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, New York City) with an all-new production, "Brooklyn Abridged," which combines history, humor and heart with an eclectic cast and crew showcasing circus artistry, original live music, and live analog projections into intertwined vignettes that tell the story of the borough and the citizens who live, work, and play there. This limited engagement runs from May 30 - June 9, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, New York City's acclaimed variety arts ensemble, returns to the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, New York City) with an all-new production, "Brooklyn Abridged," which combines history, humor and heart with an eclectic cast and crew showcasing circus artistry, original live music, and live analog projections into intertwined vignettes that tell the story of the borough and the citizens who live, work, and play there. This limited engagement runs from May 30 - June 9, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
TRIPTYCH (EYES OF ONE ON ANOTHER) Theatrical Work Inspired By The Photography Of Robert Mapplethorpe Comes to BAM
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
The work of legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe has inspired the creation of Triptych (Eyes of One on Another), a theatrical oratorio that integrates and questions his often provocative and always compelling images. Triptych spans Mapplethorpe's entire body of work from the unique generational perspective of a diverse corps of visionary artists, working together for the first time.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
The work of legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe has inspired the creation of Triptych (Eyes of One on Another), a theatrical oratorio that integrates and questions his often provocative and always compelling images. Triptych spans Mapplethorpe's entire body of work from the unique generational perspective of a diverse corps of visionary artists, working together for the first time.
BWW Review: THE DIARY OF THE ONE WHO DISAPPEARED at BAM
by Wesley Doucette - April 10, 2019
Under the direction of Ivo Van Hove, Czech composer's Leos Janacek's song cycle, The Diary of One Who Disappeared, is given a rare performance by Muziektheater Transparant.
by Wesley Doucette - April 10, 2019
Under the direction of Ivo Van Hove, Czech composer's Leos Janacek's song cycle, The Diary of One Who Disappeared, is given a rare performance by Muziektheater Transparant.
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Announces Performers for The Sunday Matinee, April 14th
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. Magic at Coney!!! is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. Magic at Coney!!! is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
HOT TEENS Make Mysterious Friends From Other High Schools In Upcoming Stand-Up Show
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
Get sweaty with Brooklyn comedians Mary Houlihan and Ian Lockwood in their sexy stand up show/play hybrid HOT TEENS, coming to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on April 11th.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
Get sweaty with Brooklyn comedians Mary Houlihan and Ian Lockwood in their sexy stand up show/play hybrid HOT TEENS, coming to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on April 11th.
New York Thespians Hosts 10th Anniversary Festival For Teens Over Spring Break
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
This spring break offers exciting opportunities for teen theatre enthusiasts in the NYC area.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
This spring break offers exciting opportunities for teen theatre enthusiasts in the NYC area.
ANTIGONE IN FERGUSON Presented by Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library will present an extended 10-week run of FREE performances of Antigone in Ferguson, Theater of War Productions' original project, exclusively supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Antigone in Ferguson opens on Wednesday, May 8 and continues through Saturday, July 13 at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn (157 Montague St.).
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library will present an extended 10-week run of FREE performances of Antigone in Ferguson, Theater of War Productions' original project, exclusively supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Antigone in Ferguson opens on Wednesday, May 8 and continues through Saturday, July 13 at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn (157 Montague St.).
Dave Mizzoni Brings DEAR DIARY To Union Hall 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Comedian Dave Mizzoni presents his half hour comedy show entitled 'Dear Diary.' next Wednesday April 10 at 8pm ET at Union Hall in Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Comedian Dave Mizzoni presents his half hour comedy show entitled 'Dear Diary.' next Wednesday April 10 at 8pm ET at Union Hall in Brooklyn.
Periapsis Music And Dance Presents ORACLE At Kumble Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
PERIAPSIS MUSIC AND DANCE presents four innovative dance/music collaborations, including three world premieres, by resident choreographers Erin Dillon and Hannah Weber, and guest choreographers Norbert De La Cruz III and Annalee Traylor, created to original music compositions by artistic director Jonathan Howard Katz, and guest composers Hilary Purrington and Harry Stafylakis, May 10 & 11 at Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at LIU Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
PERIAPSIS MUSIC AND DANCE presents four innovative dance/music collaborations, including three world premieres, by resident choreographers Erin Dillon and Hannah Weber, and guest choreographers Norbert De La Cruz III and Annalee Traylor, created to original music compositions by artistic director Jonathan Howard Katz, and guest composers Hilary Purrington and Harry Stafylakis, May 10 & 11 at Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at LIU Brooklyn.
ANDREW COALSON: SILLY BOY Returns at Brooklyn Comedy Collective
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Silly Boy is an absurd one man comedy show by one absurd comedy showman, performing at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective this April.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Silly Boy is an absurd one man comedy show by one absurd comedy showman, performing at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective this April.
Asase Yaa School Of The Arts Gears Up For Largest Children's Summer Arts Camp In 13 Year History
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and their School of the Arts program is gearing up for what they anticipate will be its largest Children's Summer Art Camp since its inception in 2006.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and their School of the Arts program is gearing up for what they anticipate will be its largest Children's Summer Art Camp since its inception in 2006.
South Street Seaport Museum Announces In The Shadow Of Genius A Book Talk With Barbara Mensch
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
The South Street Seaport Museum announces a free talk with photographer and author Barbara Mensch, author of In the Shadow of Genius: The Brooklyn Bridge and its Creators, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:30pm at the South Street Seaport Museum Melville Gallery, 213 Water Street, NYC. Advance registration is required at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/10392665.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
The South Street Seaport Museum announces a free talk with photographer and author Barbara Mensch, author of In the Shadow of Genius: The Brooklyn Bridge and its Creators, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:30pm at the South Street Seaport Museum Melville Gallery, 213 Water Street, NYC. Advance registration is required at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/10392665.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Presents Pianist Martin Katz
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) and the Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) present collaborative pianist Martin Katz in a three-event series, entitled Hugo Wolf: The Complete Morike-Lieder, featuring two presentations and a free masterclass (open to the public)
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) and the Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) present collaborative pianist Martin Katz in a three-event series, entitled Hugo Wolf: The Complete Morike-Lieder, featuring two presentations and a free masterclass (open to the public)
Asase Yaa School of the Arts Gears Up for Largest Children's Summer Arts Camp
by Sarah Hookey - April 03, 2019
Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and their School of the Arts program is gearing up for what they anticipate will be its largest Children's Summer Art Camp since its inception in 2006. The Camp, which specializes in servicing disenfranchised youth 4 - 13 years old from its surrounding communities has attracted over 1000 youth, averaging 70 youth per summer.
by Sarah Hookey - April 03, 2019
Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and their School of the Arts program is gearing up for what they anticipate will be its largest Children's Summer Art Camp since its inception in 2006. The Camp, which specializes in servicing disenfranchised youth 4 - 13 years old from its surrounding communities has attracted over 1000 youth, averaging 70 youth per summer.
LADIES NIGHT OUT COMEDY Comes to Kings Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Calling all ladies!!!! Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour featuring ADELE GIVENS, SHERRI SHEPHERD, LONI LOVE, KIM WHITLEY, and hosted by Bravo's leading lady NENE LEAKES makes a stop at Kings Theatre on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 8PM.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Calling all ladies!!!! Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour featuring ADELE GIVENS, SHERRI SHEPHERD, LONI LOVE, KIM WHITLEY, and hosted by Bravo's leading lady NENE LEAKES makes a stop at Kings Theatre on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 8PM.
Aziz Ansari Brings His Road To Nowhere Tour To BAM On May 18
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Aziz Ansari brings his Road to Nowhere stand-up comedy tour to BAM on May 18. Ansari stars in, writes, and directs Master of None, a Netflix original comedy series that he co-created with Alan Yang (Parks and Recreation). Aziz won the 2016 and 2017 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series" and has received five additional nominations for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" (2016 and 2017), "Outstanding Comedy Series" (2016 and 2017), and "Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series" (2016).
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Aziz Ansari brings his Road to Nowhere stand-up comedy tour to BAM on May 18. Ansari stars in, writes, and directs Master of None, a Netflix original comedy series that he co-created with Alan Yang (Parks and Recreation). Aziz won the 2016 and 2017 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series" and has received five additional nominations for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" (2016 and 2017), "Outstanding Comedy Series" (2016 and 2017), and "Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series" (2016).
Alliance & Slant'd Present Free Storytelling Workshop
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
On Tuesday, April 16, the Asian American Arts Alliance and Slant'd Media will collaborate to present a free program designed to empower Asian Americans with tools to reclaim and celebrate their narratives. The workshop will be limited to 20 participants to create an intimate environment where participants will be encouraged to share their stories in their own voices.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
On Tuesday, April 16, the Asian American Arts Alliance and Slant'd Media will collaborate to present a free program designed to empower Asian Americans with tools to reclaim and celebrate their narratives. The workshop will be limited to 20 participants to create an intimate environment where participants will be encouraged to share their stories in their own voices.
Unattended Baggage Presents THE WEIRD By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
THE WEIRD by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa (showrunner and creator of Riverdale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and bookwriter for American Psycho on Broadway) is a rarely-performed anthology collection of short, creepy, pulpy plays with both spooky and funny delights. Inspired by classic episodes from Tales From The Crypt, in addition to horror films such as Halloween, The Fly, Rosemary's Baby (and many, many more ghoulish tales!) this show will be sure to make you laugh one minute and scream the next!
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
THE WEIRD by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa (showrunner and creator of Riverdale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and bookwriter for American Psycho on Broadway) is a rarely-performed anthology collection of short, creepy, pulpy plays with both spooky and funny delights. Inspired by classic episodes from Tales From The Crypt, in addition to horror films such as Halloween, The Fly, Rosemary's Baby (and many, many more ghoulish tales!) this show will be sure to make you laugh one minute and scream the next!
Music Of Curiosities Coney Island Proudly Presents: MISS CHERRY DELIGHT'S Release Of Her Debut Album EAT THE EVIDENCE
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Music Of Curiosities proudly presents: MISS CHERRY DELIGHT'S release of her debut album 'EAT THE EVIDENCE', live on stage for the first time ever! An evening of Cherry's brand new original rock n' roll/grunge/goth industrial tunes never heard before! Be the very first audience to get a taste of red juicy seduction in music form, unapologetic, unhinged and uncensored.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Music Of Curiosities proudly presents: MISS CHERRY DELIGHT'S release of her debut album 'EAT THE EVIDENCE', live on stage for the first time ever! An evening of Cherry's brand new original rock n' roll/grunge/goth industrial tunes never heard before! Be the very first audience to get a taste of red juicy seduction in music form, unapologetic, unhinged and uncensored.
TRUST FUND BABY Comes Back to Brooklyn this April
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Sam has lost a lot: Money, jobs, his mind, at times his dignity. Where did it all go? What happened in the 10 years it took him to spend every cent of the tiny fortune his family left him? In his debut solo comedy, writer and comedian Sam Z follows the money to try and make sense of what's left.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Sam has lost a lot: Money, jobs, his mind, at times his dignity. Where did it all go? What happened in the 10 years it took him to spend every cent of the tiny fortune his family left him? In his debut solo comedy, writer and comedian Sam Z follows the money to try and make sense of what's left.
BLACK 90S: A TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN CINEMA Announced At BAM
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
From Friday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 22, BAM presents Black 90s: A Turning Point in American Cinema, a nearly three week-long program of films, both low-budget art films and classic blockbusters, from an era of explosive creativity and newfound studio support for black filmmakers.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
From Friday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 22, BAM presents Black 90s: A Turning Point in American Cinema, a nearly three week-long program of films, both low-budget art films and classic blockbusters, from an era of explosive creativity and newfound studio support for black filmmakers.
Craft In Focus Festival To Return To New York
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
After six successful editions in Amsterdam, and a New York pilot in 2017, the Craft in Focus Festival will be making its return to New York, and taking place Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
After six successful editions in Amsterdam, and a New York pilot in 2017, the Craft in Focus Festival will be making its return to New York, and taking place Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, 2019.
ON WOMEN Theater Festival Explores Power Of Female Experience
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Irondale, Brooklyn's leading theatrical ensemble producing immersive and non-traditional performance, will present On Women, a two-week theater festival that places the feminine perspective in the spotlight, April 22- May 4. With three different works that highlights Irondale's mission to both focus on increasingly diverse programming and works that tackle themes of present day, L'Atalier Theater Productions will present the world premiere of The Franca Rame Project,Cindy Rosenthal will direct George Brant's Grounded, and Hannah Reimann will present the world premiere of Both Sides Now: The Music of Joni Mitchell, The Early Years 1966-1974.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Irondale, Brooklyn's leading theatrical ensemble producing immersive and non-traditional performance, will present On Women, a two-week theater festival that places the feminine perspective in the spotlight, April 22- May 4. With three different works that highlights Irondale's mission to both focus on increasingly diverse programming and works that tackle themes of present day, L'Atalier Theater Productions will present the world premiere of The Franca Rame Project,Cindy Rosenthal will direct George Brant's Grounded, and Hannah Reimann will present the world premiere of Both Sides Now: The Music of Joni Mitchell, The Early Years 1966-1974.
Nina Menkes' QUEEN OF DIAMONDS, Gets New Restoration At BAM
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
From Friday, April 26 through Thursday, May 2, BAM presents a brand-new restoration of Nina Menkes' radical, feminist feature, Queen of Diamonds (1991). Menkes will appear in person following the 7pm screening on April 26; she will also present her celebrated talk Sex and Power: The Visual Language of Oppression with a Q&A, following the 4pm show on April 27.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
From Friday, April 26 through Thursday, May 2, BAM presents a brand-new restoration of Nina Menkes' radical, feminist feature, Queen of Diamonds (1991). Menkes will appear in person following the 7pm screening on April 26; she will also present her celebrated talk Sex and Power: The Visual Language of Oppression with a Q&A, following the 4pm show on April 27.
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