BWW Review: PLACE Examines One's Role in Gentrification Through Soaring Soundscapes and Potent Poetry
by Cindy Sibilsky - October 16, 2018
We all seek to find our 'place', be it how we fit into our communities, our career, our relationships or the world around us. But at the root of it all, our 'place' is more often defined by where we find ourselves at the end of the day-our home.
by Cindy Sibilsky - October 16, 2018
We all seek to find our 'place', be it how we fit into our communities, our career, our relationships or the world around us. But at the root of it all, our 'place' is more often defined by where we find ourselves at the end of the day-our home.
Brick Theater Celebrates Halloween with THE TESTAMENT OF JOSH: A FLESH & BLOOD MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
This Halloween, the Brick Theater presents The Testament of a Josh: A Flesh and Blood Musical, an original rock musical by humor writer Brian Boone (books and lyrics) and composer Julian Mesri, and featuring Maybe Burke (fresh off the acclaimed Red Emma and the Mad Monk), John Amir (Theater for a New Audience's Skin of Our Teeth) and Matt Butterfield (600 Highwaymen).
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
This Halloween, the Brick Theater presents The Testament of a Josh: A Flesh and Blood Musical, an original rock musical by humor writer Brian Boone (books and lyrics) and composer Julian Mesri, and featuring Maybe Burke (fresh off the acclaimed Red Emma and the Mad Monk), John Amir (Theater for a New Audience's Skin of Our Teeth) and Matt Butterfield (600 Highwaymen).
Target Margin Theater Presents THE MAKING OF KING KONG
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) will present the world premiere or Lisa Clair's The Making of King Kong, a subversive dark comedy that reimagines the making of the classic 1933 film King Kong. Directed by Eugene Ma (The Baltimore Waltz, Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, CSV Cultural Center), The Making of King Kong is a theatrical journey into the cultural monster behind the myth. The play takes a brutal look at America's history of white patriarchy, imperialism, and sexism through the eyes of original King Kong creators Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, and Hollywood starlet Fay Wray.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) will present the world premiere or Lisa Clair's The Making of King Kong, a subversive dark comedy that reimagines the making of the classic 1933 film King Kong. Directed by Eugene Ma (The Baltimore Waltz, Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, CSV Cultural Center), The Making of King Kong is a theatrical journey into the cultural monster behind the myth. The play takes a brutal look at America's history of white patriarchy, imperialism, and sexism through the eyes of original King Kong creators Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, and Hollywood starlet Fay Wray.
Sacred Circle Theatre Company To Present Third Annual WORD MADE FLESH In Bushwick
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Sacred Circle Theatre Company, the queer/feminist theatre company based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is presenting their third annual festival of short-form new work, Word Made Flesh.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Sacred Circle Theatre Company, the queer/feminist theatre company based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is presenting their third annual festival of short-form new work, Word Made Flesh.
Photo Flash: New English Translation of Wilde's SALOME Comes to Irondale
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
M-34 proudly presents the world premiere of director James Rutherford's new English translation of Oscar Wilde's SALOME, running October 6 - 27, 2018 in a limited engagement at Irondale, Brooklyn's theatrical think-tank that fosters creativity. Irondale is located at 85 South Oxford Street between Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
M-34 proudly presents the world premiere of director James Rutherford's new English translation of Oscar Wilde's SALOME, running October 6 - 27, 2018 in a limited engagement at Irondale, Brooklyn's theatrical think-tank that fosters creativity. Irondale is located at 85 South Oxford Street between Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue.
Sacred Circle Theatre Company To Present Third Annual WORD MADE FLESH In Bushwick
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Sacred Circle Theatre Company, the queer/feminist theatre company based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is presenting their third annual festival of short-form new work, Word Made Flesh.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Sacred Circle Theatre Company, the queer/feminist theatre company based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is presenting their third annual festival of short-form new work, Word Made Flesh.
On Stage At Kingsborough Presents Catherine Russell And John Pizzarelli In BILLIE AND BLUE EYES
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
On Stage At Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter, is pleased to present its 2018-2019 season featuring world class artists from around the globe.On Stage At Kingsborough brings top notch performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with an eclectic roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming. The full season runs through May 17, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
On Stage At Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter, is pleased to present its 2018-2019 season featuring world class artists from around the globe.On Stage At Kingsborough brings top notch performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with an eclectic roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming. The full season runs through May 17, 2019.
Flipping Into Brooklyn! ACROBATIC CONUNDRUM Performs 10/12-14
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Critics are calling Acrobatic Conundrum one of the most important artistic voices in the modern circus uprising. This September, the one-of-a-kind Acrobatic Conundrum makes their way to New York for 3 performances in Brooklyn with The Fig Tree Waltzes.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Critics are calling Acrobatic Conundrum one of the most important artistic voices in the modern circus uprising. This September, the one-of-a-kind Acrobatic Conundrum makes their way to New York for 3 performances in Brooklyn with The Fig Tree Waltzes.
Target Margin Theater's Critically Acclaimed PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE GIRL Returns This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) is proud to present a remount of its acclaimed production, Pay No Attention to the Girl, for a limited three week run (October 25-November 11). The production brings to life interwoven stories about the sexes - their conflicts, their love, their tricks -from various translations / transmissions of The One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Silk Road, MENA (Middle Eastern / North African), and South Asian tales.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) is proud to present a remount of its acclaimed production, Pay No Attention to the Girl, for a limited three week run (October 25-November 11). The production brings to life interwoven stories about the sexes - their conflicts, their love, their tricks -from various translations / transmissions of The One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Silk Road, MENA (Middle Eastern / North African), and South Asian tales.
THE ELLEN SHOW BUT VIOLENT Opens at Brooklyn Comedy Collective 11/10
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
The Ellen Show But Violent opens Saturday November 10 @ 9:30pm @ The Brooklyn Comedy Collective at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg, 579 Metropolitan Ave, BK. Tickets: $10 or at this link: https://www.brooklyncc.com/show-schedule/ellenbutviolent
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
The Ellen Show But Violent opens Saturday November 10 @ 9:30pm @ The Brooklyn Comedy Collective at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg, 579 Metropolitan Ave, BK. Tickets: $10 or at this link: https://www.brooklyncc.com/show-schedule/ellenbutviolent
Boardwalk Empire Star Julian Rozzell Jr. And More Join Reading Of Christian Elder's INSEX
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Julian Rozzell Jr, who portrayed the role of Harlan in seasons one and two of the Martin Scorsese produced HBO series Boardwalk Empire, has joined the cast of the staged reading of Christian Elder's provocative adult drama Insex, to be held at The Billie Holiday Theatre on Monday October 15 at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Julian Rozzell Jr, who portrayed the role of Harlan in seasons one and two of the Martin Scorsese produced HBO series Boardwalk Empire, has joined the cast of the staged reading of Christian Elder's provocative adult drama Insex, to be held at The Billie Holiday Theatre on Monday October 15 at 7pm.
The New York Comedy Festival Presents Aspecialthing Records Stand-Up Showcase
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Come see the best of artists of Aspecialthing Records all on one showcase! AST Records is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, Aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Come see the best of artists of Aspecialthing Records all on one showcase! AST Records is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, Aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006.
White Wave Presents The 2018 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A Four-Day Spectacular Presenting 70 Companies From New York And Around The World
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company (WHITE WAVE) presents The 2018 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A FOUR-DAY SPECTACULAR PRESENTING 70 COMPANIES FROM NEW YORK & AROUND THE WORLD at Gelsey Kirkland ArtsCenter, 29 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201from October 11 - 14, 2018. On Today, October 11, 2018 at 7pm, WHITE WAVE Dance will celebrate the 18th Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a Gala Opening, heralding the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region. Tickets are $15 - $250 and are available at http://www.whitewavedance.com/.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company (WHITE WAVE) presents The 2018 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A FOUR-DAY SPECTACULAR PRESENTING 70 COMPANIES FROM NEW YORK & AROUND THE WORLD at Gelsey Kirkland ArtsCenter, 29 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201from October 11 - 14, 2018. On Today, October 11, 2018 at 7pm, WHITE WAVE Dance will celebrate the 18th Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a Gala Opening, heralding the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region. Tickets are $15 - $250 and are available at http://www.whitewavedance.com/.
Photo Flash: STARS IN THE NIGHT Extends Through October 20 in DUMBO
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Following a sold-out, extended engagement in Los Angeles, Firelight Collective and Hillary Ellison are pleased to announce, due to popular demand, STARS IN THE NIGHT - the intimate and immersive theatrical adventure exploring multiple locations in the historic waterfront district of Dumbo, Brooklyn - has added a one week extension to its New York Premiere engagement and has released new production photos.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Following a sold-out, extended engagement in Los Angeles, Firelight Collective and Hillary Ellison are pleased to announce, due to popular demand, STARS IN THE NIGHT - the intimate and immersive theatrical adventure exploring multiple locations in the historic waterfront district of Dumbo, Brooklyn - has added a one week extension to its New York Premiere engagement and has released new production photos.
Sara Bareilles To Inspire Brooklyn Children's Theatre Kids To Be Brave
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Six-time Grammy nominated vocalist Sara Bareilles will be featured at the Brooklyn Children's Theatre's (BCT) first annual gala, BROOKLYN ON BROADWAY, a night of show tunes and inspiration to support musical theater scholarships. The event will also include performances from Broadway's Frozen stars Jelani Alladin and Patti Murin along with Jordan Fisher (Hamilton, Dancing with the Stars) at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street in New York on Monday, October 15, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Six-time Grammy nominated vocalist Sara Bareilles will be featured at the Brooklyn Children's Theatre's (BCT) first annual gala, BROOKLYN ON BROADWAY, a night of show tunes and inspiration to support musical theater scholarships. The event will also include performances from Broadway's Frozen stars Jelani Alladin and Patti Murin along with Jordan Fisher (Hamilton, Dancing with the Stars) at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street in New York on Monday, October 15, 2018.
ADAM MINUS JOSH By Dan Fingerman Comes to Theaterlab
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
In Adam Minus Josh by Dan Fingerman (Boys of a Certain Age), Adam and Josh have been together for eight years... only now they're not and everyone has an opinion. Fingerman's new comedy examines the chaos of gay dating culture, skewers our need for social media, and gives voice to Adam who must now navigate an entirely new dating world while trying to figure out who he is and what's next. Aided by an oddball neighbor, a profligate friend, and his suburban sister Rachel, it's quite literally Adam minus Josh.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
In Adam Minus Josh by Dan Fingerman (Boys of a Certain Age), Adam and Josh have been together for eight years... only now they're not and everyone has an opinion. Fingerman's new comedy examines the chaos of gay dating culture, skewers our need for social media, and gives voice to Adam who must now navigate an entirely new dating world while trying to figure out who he is and what's next. Aided by an oddball neighbor, a profligate friend, and his suburban sister Rachel, it's quite literally Adam minus Josh.
Broadway Stars, The Lion King Adrienne Walker and Stephen Carlile to support Childhood Cancer at A Free Bird's Gala 2018
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
A Free Bird Organization has become known for its tireless dedication to helping pediatric cancer patients pursue their passion for the arts. In recent years, support for this incredible cause has grown tremendously, and we are proud to announce our fourth annual Gala, Light. It is our largest event where we are celebrating our 10 yr anniversary. We're hosting our Gala on November 15, 2018 at the fabulous Bellozino at Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. There will be a reception at 6 PM, followed by the program at 8 PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
A Free Bird Organization has become known for its tireless dedication to helping pediatric cancer patients pursue their passion for the arts. In recent years, support for this incredible cause has grown tremendously, and we are proud to announce our fourth annual Gala, Light. It is our largest event where we are celebrating our 10 yr anniversary. We're hosting our Gala on November 15, 2018 at the fabulous Bellozino at Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. There will be a reception at 6 PM, followed by the program at 8 PM.
CSC Names Longtime Home The Lynn F. Angelson Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Classic Stage Company (CSC; Artistic Director, John Doyle) today announces that its singular home at 136 East 13th Street will be named the Lynn F. Angelson Theater, for its most devoted supporter and long-standing board chair.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Classic Stage Company (CSC; Artistic Director, John Doyle) today announces that its singular home at 136 East 13th Street will be named the Lynn F. Angelson Theater, for its most devoted supporter and long-standing board chair.
Brooklyn Music School Hosts 7th Annual Musical Haunted House
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Brooklyn Music School (BMS) announces its 7th Annual Musical Haunted House on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3pm - 5pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Brooklyn Music School (BMS) announces its 7th Annual Musical Haunted House on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3pm - 5pm.
The Bushwick Starr Presents David Greenspan's THE THINGS THAT WERE THERE
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
The Bushwick Starr will collaborate with Abingdon Theatre Company in presenting The Things That Were There, a new play by award-winning playwright and performer David Greenspan (Strange Interlude by Transport Group, Go Back To Where You Are at Playwrights Horizons, The Myopia at The Foundry Theatre), directed by Lee Sunday Evans (Dance Nation at Playwrights Horizons, [PORTO] at WP Theater and The Bushwick Starr, Caught by Play Company).
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
The Bushwick Starr will collaborate with Abingdon Theatre Company in presenting The Things That Were There, a new play by award-winning playwright and performer David Greenspan (Strange Interlude by Transport Group, Go Back To Where You Are at Playwrights Horizons, The Myopia at The Foundry Theatre), directed by Lee Sunday Evans (Dance Nation at Playwrights Horizons, [PORTO] at WP Theater and The Bushwick Starr, Caught by Play Company).
Silver Linings Comedy Show Comes to Precious Metal
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Silver Linings is a one of the hottest comedy shows in Brooklyn! Silver Linings is presented by Precious Metal with prominent performers in the comedy industry as seen on Comedy Central, MTV, Late Night TV, national festivals and more! The show is ABSOLUTELY FREE and occurs monthly - every third Friday. Great drink specials ($4 Select Beers) and the host will be giving out FREE DRINKS all night long!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Silver Linings is a one of the hottest comedy shows in Brooklyn! Silver Linings is presented by Precious Metal with prominent performers in the comedy industry as seen on Comedy Central, MTV, Late Night TV, national festivals and more! The show is ABSOLUTELY FREE and occurs monthly - every third Friday. Great drink specials ($4 Select Beers) and the host will be giving out FREE DRINKS all night long!
Kweendom Celebrates Three Years With An Homage To NYC's Queer Comedy Community
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2018
One of New York City's most beloved comedy shows, Kweendom, is gearing up to celebrate its three-year anniversary with a birthday blowout that pays homage to New York City's queer comedy community.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2018
One of New York City's most beloved comedy shows, Kweendom, is gearing up to celebrate its three-year anniversary with a birthday blowout that pays homage to New York City's queer comedy community.
BWW Review: Circa Celebrates Stripped-Down Fragility and Strength In HUMANS At BAM's Next Wave Festival
by Cindy Sibilsky - October 06, 2018
On the bare stage of BAM's vast Howard Gilman Opera House, clad in attire befitting a Calvin Klein advertisement, the acrobats of the world-renowned Australian Contemporary Circus company -- Circa -- demonstrated breathtaking acts of enormous strength and delicate, alternatingly humorous and heartbreaking vulnerability. Humans is a tribute to our shared nature as people: we can be weak, limited and fragile, but we can also showcase incredible feats of bravery, trust and fortitude -- especially when working together.
by Cindy Sibilsky - October 06, 2018
On the bare stage of BAM's vast Howard Gilman Opera House, clad in attire befitting a Calvin Klein advertisement, the acrobats of the world-renowned Australian Contemporary Circus company -- Circa -- demonstrated breathtaking acts of enormous strength and delicate, alternatingly humorous and heartbreaking vulnerability. Humans is a tribute to our shared nature as people: we can be weak, limited and fragile, but we can also showcase incredible feats of bravery, trust and fortitude -- especially when working together.
David Heron to Host Staged Reading of Christian Elder's INSEX at Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Award winning actor and playwright David Heron will host the staged reading of Christian Elder's new adult drama Insex at the Billie Holiday Theatre on Monday October 15 at 7 pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Award winning actor and playwright David Heron will host the staged reading of Christian Elder's new adult drama Insex at the Billie Holiday Theatre on Monday October 15 at 7 pm.
The El-Salomons Announce Union Hall Stand Up Show
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
On the tail of their sold out Just For Laughs run in Montreal this past summer, New York based comedians and married couple Eman El-Husseini (SiriusXM, Comedy Network, NY Times) & Jess Salomon (StandUP NBC finalist, SiriusXM, CBC) announce their upcoming live show at Union Hall featuring host Fareeha Khan (MTV Decoded).
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
On the tail of their sold out Just For Laughs run in Montreal this past summer, New York based comedians and married couple Eman El-Husseini (SiriusXM, Comedy Network, NY Times) & Jess Salomon (StandUP NBC finalist, SiriusXM, CBC) announce their upcoming live show at Union Hall featuring host Fareeha Khan (MTV Decoded).
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