20th Annual NY Burlesque Festival Returns Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. This September marks the 20th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Angie Pontani will once again, serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at some of NYC's hottest venues.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. This September marks the 20th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Angie Pontani will once again, serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at some of NYC's hottest venues.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Presents MARTINE SYMS' THE AFRICAN DESPERATE, Plus A Series Of Cinematic Influences
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
From September 9—15, acclaimed artist Martine Syms gathers together an eclectic group of films that influenced her debut feature, The African Desperate, for the series Martine Syms' Influences featuring indie classics, hidden gems by major directors, and avant-garde pieces by contemporary visual artists. The series leads into a run of Syms' The African Desperate opening at BAM September 16.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
From September 9—15, acclaimed artist Martine Syms gathers together an eclectic group of films that influenced her debut feature, The African Desperate, for the series Martine Syms' Influences featuring indie classics, hidden gems by major directors, and avant-garde pieces by contemporary visual artists. The series leads into a run of Syms' The African Desperate opening at BAM September 16.
CPR – Center For Performance Research Announces 2022 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Center for Performance Research, which supports the development and incubation of new work in dance, performance, and time-based art, has announced its 2022 Fall Season of public programs and residencies. The season features new and in-process work by CPR Artists-in-Residence, and a wide range of artists, collectives, curators, and organizers.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Center for Performance Research, which supports the development and incubation of new work in dance, performance, and time-based art, has announced its 2022 Fall Season of public programs and residencies. The season features new and in-process work by CPR Artists-in-Residence, and a wide range of artists, collectives, curators, and organizers.
Puppetworks to Present the Classic Tale of HANSEL & GRETEL At Park Slope Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Puppetworks has announced the Fall presentation in its Park Slope Theatre: a Marionette adaptation of 'Hansel & Gretel,' based on the story published in 1853 by the Brothers Grimm.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Puppetworks has announced the Fall presentation in its Park Slope Theatre: a Marionette adaptation of 'Hansel & Gretel,' based on the story published in 1853 by the Brothers Grimm.
BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange Announces Fall Open House and Block Party with Open Streets on 5th Ave in Park Slope
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Join us as we kick off our 2022/23 season with BAX's Open House/Block Party. The day includes free sample youth classes in the studio (ages 1-18) and fun collaborative activities for the whole family outside the BAX Building (on Fifth Avenue between 7-8th Streets)!
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Join us as we kick off our 2022/23 season with BAX's Open House/Block Party. The day includes free sample youth classes in the studio (ages 1-18) and fun collaborative activities for the whole family outside the BAX Building (on Fifth Avenue between 7-8th Streets)!
Smith Street Stage to Present Reimagining of MEASURE FOR MEASURE at The Mark O'Donnell Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
SMITH STREET STAGE has announced their reimagining of William Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by Raquel Chavez and Beth Ann Hopkins. MEASURE FOR MEASURE will play a three-week limited engagement at The Mark O’Donnell Theater at The Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
SMITH STREET STAGE has announced their reimagining of William Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by Raquel Chavez and Beth Ann Hopkins. MEASURE FOR MEASURE will play a three-week limited engagement at The Mark O’Donnell Theater at The Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center.
Flatbush Back-to-School Giveaway Announced At Kings Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2022
Kings Theatre will host the second annual Back-To- School Party in partnership with the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Flatbush Avenue BID, Church Avenue BID, Target, MetroPlus Health, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, Honeydew Drop, Cookies Department Store, McDonald's and Council Member Rita Joseph.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2022
Kings Theatre will host the second annual Back-To- School Party in partnership with the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Flatbush Avenue BID, Church Avenue BID, Target, MetroPlus Health, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, Honeydew Drop, Cookies Department Store, McDonald's and Council Member Rita Joseph.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. National Tour is Coming to Kings Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2022
Kings Theatre is hosting the national tour of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - the ultimate tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, October 6 – 8, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2022
Kings Theatre is hosting the national tour of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - the ultimate tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, October 6 – 8, 2022.
The Heavy Hitters Of Comedy Bring The Heat And Come Together In The WE OUTSIDE COMEDY TOUR At Kings Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Kings Theatre will host the WE OUTSIDE COMEDY TOUR in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, November 25 at 8PM, featuring Gary Owen, Karlous Miller, Bill Bellamy, Tony Rock, Ryan Davis & Kelly Kellz.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Kings Theatre will host the WE OUTSIDE COMEDY TOUR in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, November 25 at 8PM, featuring Gary Owen, Karlous Miller, Bill Bellamy, Tony Rock, Ryan Davis & Kelly Kellz.
Tickets Now on Sale For The World Premiere of BECAUSE THE GRASS STARTED TO BREATHE
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Garden Level Theatre Co. will share the world premiere of 'Because the Grass Started to Breathe' by Max Mooney as part of their inaugural season. Led by two Jewish women, Dinah Rokhinson and Haley Fragen, Garden Level Theatre Co. (GLTC) is a grassroots arts laboratory seeking to merge the needs of both artist and audience to create a core of shared authorship through every production.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Garden Level Theatre Co. will share the world premiere of 'Because the Grass Started to Breathe' by Max Mooney as part of their inaugural season. Led by two Jewish women, Dinah Rokhinson and Haley Fragen, Garden Level Theatre Co. (GLTC) is a grassroots arts laboratory seeking to merge the needs of both artist and audience to create a core of shared authorship through every production.
NOoSPHERE Arts Presents WE ARE NATURE 2022: Breakdown, Breakthrough
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
NOoSPHERE Arts presents WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection on August 27, 2022 from 7-9pm at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
NOoSPHERE Arts presents WE ARE NATURE 2022: Patterns of Connection on August 27, 2022 from 7-9pm at the NOoSPHERE Arts Stage Roof, NYC and Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, Brooklyn.
JACK Announces Open Call For Second Annual Performance Festival RADICAL ACTS
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
JACK invites artists to share their interpretation of radical in the second year of their daring performance festival Radical Acts.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
JACK invites artists to share their interpretation of radical in the second year of their daring performance festival Radical Acts.
THE CAITLYN JENNER SHOW Comes to The Brick, August 22
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
A new live comedy, The Caitlyn Jenner Show, is set to begin performances at The Brick on August 22 at 8pm-9pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
A new live comedy, The Caitlyn Jenner Show, is set to begin performances at The Brick on August 22 at 8pm-9pm.
Cast Announced MinuteZero's Premiere of New Immersive Show MISCELLANEA
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
New York based production company MinuteZero has announced the premiere of MISCELLANEA, a sensory immersive experience that combines dance, one on one theater, a live DJ, and lighting design to create specially curated 'moods,' for a completely unique evening of entertainment.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
New York based production company MinuteZero has announced the premiere of MISCELLANEA, a sensory immersive experience that combines dance, one on one theater, a live DJ, and lighting design to create specially curated 'moods,' for a completely unique evening of entertainment.
Scott Aukerman's COMEDY BANG! BANG! Comes to Kings Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Scott Aukerman brings his popular podcast, 'Comedy Bang! Bang' live on stage at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, August 20 at 7PM (Doors at 5:30PM). Tickets for the show are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Scott Aukerman brings his popular podcast, 'Comedy Bang! Bang' live on stage at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, August 20 at 7PM (Doors at 5:30PM). Tickets for the show are on sale now.
Object Collection To Present AUTOMATIC WRITING, A Staged Adaptation Of Robert Ashley's Seminal 1979 Composition
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The Brooklyn-based performance group Object Collection, acclaimed for its invigorating blend of music and theater, will remount its live, staged adaptation of Robert Ashley's seminal studio composition, Automatic Writing (1979).
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The Brooklyn-based performance group Object Collection, acclaimed for its invigorating blend of music and theater, will remount its live, staged adaptation of Robert Ashley's seminal studio composition, Automatic Writing (1979).
Tickets Are Now On Sale For The Institute Of Useless Activity's THIS AND THAT Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The Bushwick Starr will partner with The Chocolate Factory Theater to present The Institute of Useless Activity’s THIS AND THAT, co-created by international theater director Phil Soltanoff (2020 Herb Alpert Award recipient) and performer/puppeteer Steven Wendt (Blue Man Group). What is THIS? What is THAT? — THAT imagines the creation of the universe.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
The Bushwick Starr will partner with The Chocolate Factory Theater to present The Institute of Useless Activity’s THIS AND THAT, co-created by international theater director Phil Soltanoff (2020 Herb Alpert Award recipient) and performer/puppeteer Steven Wendt (Blue Man Group). What is THIS? What is THAT? — THAT imagines the creation of the universe.
Remembering Tomasz Stańko' Memorial Concert Comes to Brooklyn's Roulette Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Tomasz Stańko – one of Europe's most original and beloved jazz musicians – was born on July 11, 1942, in Rzeszów, Poland, and he passed away in Warsaw on July 29, 2018. In many ways, his life traced the course of modern jazz in Europe, beginning with his tenure – when barely into his twenties – in the band of the great Polish composer-pianist Krzysztof Komeda.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Tomasz Stańko – one of Europe's most original and beloved jazz musicians – was born on July 11, 1942, in Rzeszów, Poland, and he passed away in Warsaw on July 29, 2018. In many ways, his life traced the course of modern jazz in Europe, beginning with his tenure – when barely into his twenties – in the band of the great Polish composer-pianist Krzysztof Komeda.
651 ARTS Announces New Executive Director Toya Lillard
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts - today named Toya Lillard as the renowned institution's Executive Director. Lillard, who initially joined 651 as Interim Executive Director in May of this year, was appointed in a more permanent capacity by the organization's Board of Trustees to a three-year term in the role.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts - today named Toya Lillard as the renowned institution's Executive Director. Lillard, who initially joined 651 as Interim Executive Director in May of this year, was appointed in a more permanent capacity by the organization's Board of Trustees to a three-year term in the role.
KWENTO To Be Showcasing Three World Premieres In Brooklyn
by Grace Cutler - August 07, 2022
The Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company konverjdans, founded and directed by women dancers and choreographers Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller and Tiffany Mangulabnan, launches its sixth season in New York City.
by Grace Cutler - August 07, 2022
The Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company konverjdans, founded and directed by women dancers and choreographers Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller and Tiffany Mangulabnan, launches its sixth season in New York City.
THE ART OF KILLIN' IT Has Been Extended Again Due To Popular Demand
by Grace Cutler - August 05, 2022
THE ART OF KILLIN' IT has been extended again for the last time.
by Grace Cutler - August 05, 2022
THE ART OF KILLIN' IT has been extended again for the last time.
The Dragon Sisters Bring Their Debut EP To Life At JACK With THE QUICK FLIGHT TOUR
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
The Dragon Sisters bring their unique blend of dance, music, theater, hip-hop and pure thrill to JACK for two nights only.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
The Dragon Sisters bring their unique blend of dance, music, theater, hip-hop and pure thrill to JACK for two nights only.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Presents INTIMATE EPICS, August 12-25
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
From August 12 through 25, BAM presents a series of cinematic masterpieces—all over the three-hour mark—that are sprawling in ambition and rich in observation and human insight.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
From August 12 through 25, BAM presents a series of cinematic masterpieces—all over the three-hour mark—that are sprawling in ambition and rich in observation and human insight.
EXTENSITY to Launch EXT Pop Up Concerts Featuring Emerging Composers
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
EXTENSITY is launching EXT Pop Ups-an ongoing series of short-form concerts spotlighting today's most promising emerging composers in non-traditional venues and unexpected locations-with two adventurous California recitals in partnership with Wildflower Composers.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
EXTENSITY is launching EXT Pop Ups-an ongoing series of short-form concerts spotlighting today's most promising emerging composers in non-traditional venues and unexpected locations-with two adventurous California recitals in partnership with Wildflower Composers.
NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs Announces New Funding For Cultural Capital Projects Across Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced today $4.5 million in capital funding for the Green-Wood Cemetery's new Welcome and Education Center, a 20,000 square foot facility that will serve as a home for educational and cultural programming, visitor orientation, and more.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced today $4.5 million in capital funding for the Green-Wood Cemetery's new Welcome and Education Center, a 20,000 square foot facility that will serve as a home for educational and cultural programming, visitor orientation, and more.
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