Melisa Tien's BEST LIFE Begins March 21 at JACK In Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
JACK presents Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
JACK presents Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences.
The Bushwick Starr and National Black Theatre's SKINFOLK Has Been Extended
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
The Bushwick Starr has partnered with National Black Theatre in presenting the world premiere of SKiNFoLK: An American Show, created by playwright and performer Jillian Walker (Blue Ink at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Sarah's Salt. developed at Roundabout Theater Company and MCC Theater), recent recipient of the NEA grant and the 2020-21 Tow Playwright-in-Residence at Soho Rep. The play is directed by Mei Ann Teo (Where We Belong at Shakespeare's Globe, Dim Sum Warriors at Shanghai's Theatre Above and national China tour).
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2020
The Bushwick Starr has partnered with National Black Theatre in presenting the world premiere of SKiNFoLK: An American Show, created by playwright and performer Jillian Walker (Blue Ink at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Sarah's Salt. developed at Roundabout Theater Company and MCC Theater), recent recipient of the NEA grant and the 2020-21 Tow Playwright-in-Residence at Soho Rep. The play is directed by Mei Ann Teo (Where We Belong at Shakespeare's Globe, Dim Sum Warriors at Shanghai's Theatre Above and national China tour).
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Announces Performers for The Sunday Matinee, March 8
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. a?oeMagic at Coney!!!a?? 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 - March 03, 2020
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. a?oeMagic at Coney!!!a?? is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
Elia Suleiman, Asian-American Filmmaking, LA HAINE, FilmAfrica, And More Announced At BAM
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Elia Suleiman, Asian-American Filmmaking, LA HAINE, FilmAfrica, and more announced at BAM, April-May 2020
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Elia Suleiman, Asian-American Filmmaking, LA HAINE, FilmAfrica, and more announced at BAM, April-May 2020
CELLINO V. BARNES Is Back At The Bell House
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Comedians Michael Breen (Vice, Splitside, Fusion) and David Rafailedes (Our Cartoon President, Tooning Out The News, Lo-Fi NYC) are taking their hit play Cellino v. Barnes back to the Bell House on March 7, 2020 at 7:30PM after consistently sold-out performances in New York City, Buffalo, and LA.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Comedians Michael Breen (Vice, Splitside, Fusion) and David Rafailedes (Our Cartoon President, Tooning Out The News, Lo-Fi NYC) are taking their hit play Cellino v. Barnes back to the Bell House on March 7, 2020 at 7:30PM after consistently sold-out performances in New York City, Buffalo, and LA.
MIKE BIRBIGLIA LIVE! is Coming to BAM in May
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Mike Birbiglia is coming to BAM on May 9 with a new show inspired by his new book The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad. This performance is part of BAM and Greenlight Bookstore's Unbound series of notable book launch events.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Mike Birbiglia is coming to BAM on May 9 with a new show inspired by his new book The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad. This performance is part of BAM and Greenlight Bookstore's Unbound series of notable book launch events.
THE FAINTING ROOM to be Presented by The Irondale On Women Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
The Fainting Room is an explosive release of physical comedy, music, and candid confession. This raucous one-woman show explores how the mental/physical diagnosis of hysteria (a disease which continued to be recognized until 1952) has shaped our understanding of mental and sexual health today, examining the intersections of gender, mental health, sexuality and body positivity while celebrating self love and agency over the care of our own bodies. It follows the journey of a modern young woman who finds herself transported back in time to an 1890's medical treatment facility. There she encounters two different doctors, a midwife and an anthropomorphized vibrator as she is exposed to absurd medical treatments and anatomical misunderstandings of the past. Running time is 60 minutes with no intermission.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
The Fainting Room is an explosive release of physical comedy, music, and candid confession. This raucous one-woman show explores how the mental/physical diagnosis of hysteria (a disease which continued to be recognized until 1952) has shaped our understanding of mental and sexual health today, examining the intersections of gender, mental health, sexuality and body positivity while celebrating self love and agency over the care of our own bodies. It follows the journey of a modern young woman who finds herself transported back in time to an 1890's medical treatment facility. There she encounters two different doctors, a midwife and an anthropomorphized vibrator as she is exposed to absurd medical treatments and anatomical misunderstandings of the past. Running time is 60 minutes with no intermission.
Riz Ahmed Will Appear in The US Premiere Of THE LONG GOODBYE
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
BAM presents the US premiere of The Long Goodbye, a bracing and emotional live music show from musician, storyteller, actor, and activist Riz Ahmed. The show will feature new music from Ahmed's recently announced new album of the same name, which uses eastern influences to meld rap, spoken word, and R&B. An electrifying journey into here and now, the live performance will take a close look at the end of a toxic relationship with the country you call home.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
BAM presents the US premiere of The Long Goodbye, a bracing and emotional live music show from musician, storyteller, actor, and activist Riz Ahmed. The show will feature new music from Ahmed's recently announced new album of the same name, which uses eastern influences to meld rap, spoken word, and R&B. An electrifying journey into here and now, the live performance will take a close look at the end of a toxic relationship with the country you call home.
Open Flame Anniversary Show Will Be Held At The Bell House This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
Open Flame celebrates hosting 200+ queer comedians over the past two years with history's biggest flame yet at The Bell House! Featuring over 15 queer comedians from the Open Flame mic and special guests to be announced. Hosted by Sam Campbell, Simone Leitner, & Pete Valenti.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
Open Flame celebrates hosting 200+ queer comedians over the past two years with history's biggest flame yet at The Bell House! Featuring over 15 queer comedians from the Open Flame mic and special guests to be announced. Hosted by Sam Campbell, Simone Leitner, & Pete Valenti.
Dark Comedy BEST LIFE Centers on Two Women Trying to Bridge Racial and Economic Differences
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
JACK (Founder / Co-Director Alec Duffy, Co-Director Jordana De La Cruz) is proud to present Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences. Best Life runs March 21 a?" April 5, 2020, at JACK (18 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn) with opening night on March 22. Tickets are now on sale at jackny.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
JACK (Founder / Co-Director Alec Duffy, Co-Director Jordana De La Cruz) is proud to present Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences. Best Life runs March 21 a?" April 5, 2020, at JACK (18 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn) with opening night on March 22. Tickets are now on sale at jackny.org.
BRIC House Sessions Presents Orlando Julius, March 19
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
BRIC, the pioneering Brooklyn arts and media institution, continues the 2020 season of BRIC House Sessions on March 19 with Nigerian music icon Orlando Julius. One of the founders and leading musicians of Afropop, Julius comes to BRIC to give a rare U.S. performance. The evening starts at 7pm in the BRIC House Ballroom a?" one of the best spaces for live music in Brooklyn a?" with DJ Nenim. Live performances kick off at 8pm with Brooklyn afro-funksters Kaleta & Super Yamba Band.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
BRIC, the pioneering Brooklyn arts and media institution, continues the 2020 season of BRIC House Sessions on March 19 with Nigerian music icon Orlando Julius. One of the founders and leading musicians of Afropop, Julius comes to BRIC to give a rare U.S. performance. The evening starts at 7pm in the BRIC House Ballroom a?" one of the best spaces for live music in Brooklyn a?" with DJ Nenim. Live performances kick off at 8pm with Brooklyn afro-funksters Kaleta & Super Yamba Band.
HOFF'S HORRORFEST is Returning to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective in March
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Laugh until you scream at this month's exciting edition of HOFF'S HORRORFEST at 8:30pm on Sunday, March 15th at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective! Host Hoff Matthews (Comedy Central) and co-producers Ian Goldstein (The New Yorker), Tim Barnes (All That) and Andrei Alupului (Come Ova, UCB) present a full screening of Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, interspersed with comedy bits, host segments and prize giveaways.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Laugh until you scream at this month's exciting edition of HOFF'S HORRORFEST at 8:30pm on Sunday, March 15th at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective! Host Hoff Matthews (Comedy Central) and co-producers Ian Goldstein (The New Yorker), Tim Barnes (All That) and Andrei Alupului (Come Ova, UCB) present a full screening of Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, interspersed with comedy bits, host segments and prize giveaways.
JACK Presents Melisa Tien's BEST LIFE
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
JACK (Founder / Co-Director Alec Duffy, Co-Director Jordana De La Cruz) is proud to present Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences. Best Life runs March 21 a?" April 5, 2020, at JACK (18 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn) with a press opening on March 22. Tickets are now on sale at jackny.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
JACK (Founder / Co-Director Alec Duffy, Co-Director Jordana De La Cruz) is proud to present Best Life by Melisa Tien, a New Dramatist resident playwright. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, Best Life is an alarming dark comedy that centers on two women trying to bridge their racial and economic differences. Best Life runs March 21 a?" April 5, 2020, at JACK (18 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn) with a press opening on March 22. Tickets are now on sale at jackny.org.
Center for Performance Research Has Announced the 2020 Spring Movement Festival Participating Artists
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
Center for Performance Research has announced Jessica Nicoll & Laura K. Nicoll, Kalliope Piersol, MOLLY&NOLA, Oluwadamiare (Dare) Ayorinde, Sadi Mosko, and Valerius Productions as the 2020 Spring Movement Festival artists. Each artist will present their work twice over three evenings, from April 9 - 11 at 7:30pm. Through an open call submission process, three peer-artist panelists reviewed a large amount of applications to select only six finalists. The artists and works selected draw from a range of sources exploring the subtleties of identity, the limits of representation, and the porosity of truth.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2020
Center for Performance Research has announced Jessica Nicoll & Laura K. Nicoll, Kalliope Piersol, MOLLY&NOLA, Oluwadamiare (Dare) Ayorinde, Sadi Mosko, and Valerius Productions as the 2020 Spring Movement Festival artists. Each artist will present their work twice over three evenings, from April 9 - 11 at 7:30pm. Through an open call submission process, three peer-artist panelists reviewed a large amount of applications to select only six finalists. The artists and works selected draw from a range of sources exploring the subtleties of identity, the limits of representation, and the porosity of truth.
Interactive Children's Musical JACK & THE BEANSTALK Comes To Gallery Players
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Gallery Players presents Jack & the Beanstalk - Beanman's Revenge: A Participation Play for Children, an interactive musical for families written by Hilary Goldman and Kevin McAuley under their Good Idea Bears banner.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Gallery Players presents Jack & the Beanstalk - Beanman's Revenge: A Participation Play for Children, an interactive musical for families written by Hilary Goldman and Kevin McAuley under their Good Idea Bears banner.
BWW Review: MEDEA for Modern Times Seeks to Shed Light on Dark Acts at Harvey Theater at BAM Strong
by Cindy Sibilsky - February 19, 2020
The astounding, unnerving and transfixing new production of Medea, set in present times and starring the real-life couple with a pair of boys of their own -- Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne -- written and directed by Simon Stone, now playing at Harvey Theater at BAM Strong on an extended run through March 8th, leaves the audience pondering and works backward to attempt to shed light on the process that could lead to such inconceivable atrocities.
by Cindy Sibilsky - February 19, 2020
The astounding, unnerving and transfixing new production of Medea, set in present times and starring the real-life couple with a pair of boys of their own -- Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne -- written and directed by Simon Stone, now playing at Harvey Theater at BAM Strong on an extended run through March 8th, leaves the audience pondering and works backward to attempt to shed light on the process that could lead to such inconceivable atrocities.
BAM Presents Kahlil Joseph's BLKNWS
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Los Angeles-based artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph makes his BAM artistic debut with the groundbreaking exhibition BLKNWSa?"a mesmerizing news-creation machine that redefines the genre of the news broadcast. The public exhibition generates a plurality of editorial voices that approach reportage through a distinctly Black lens. Rejuvenating what news can be, BLKNWS combines appropriated news and social media with originally produced, anchored segments to create a continuously updated broadcast that is as much a news service as it is a portal to an elevated state of awareness. The public exhibition will run through Mar 23a?"Jun 21.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Los Angeles-based artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph makes his BAM artistic debut with the groundbreaking exhibition BLKNWSa?"a mesmerizing news-creation machine that redefines the genre of the news broadcast. The public exhibition generates a plurality of editorial voices that approach reportage through a distinctly Black lens. Rejuvenating what news can be, BLKNWS combines appropriated news and social media with originally produced, anchored segments to create a continuously updated broadcast that is as much a news service as it is a portal to an elevated state of awareness. The public exhibition will run through Mar 23a?"Jun 21.
Jade Cicada, Beats Antique Add Support To Brooklyn Comes Alive Late-Night Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020
Brooklyn Comes Alive has announced the final lineup for their late-night party in the Great Hall at Avant Gardner. Jade Cicada, one of the most exciting young acts in electronic music, tops the bill, alongside festival stalwarts Beats Antique (DJ Set), Potions, and 5AM Trio.
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020
Brooklyn Comes Alive has announced the final lineup for their late-night party in the Great Hall at Avant Gardner. Jade Cicada, one of the most exciting young acts in electronic music, tops the bill, alongside festival stalwarts Beats Antique (DJ Set), Potions, and 5AM Trio.
The Million Underscores_ _ And The Brick Theater Present LAPA
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
The Million Underscores_ _ present LAPA, a play written by Russian poet and playwright Daniil Kharms in 1930.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
The Million Underscores_ _ present LAPA, a play written by Russian poet and playwright Daniil Kharms in 1930.
HER ROYALNESS Comes to MAAFA
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
The year is 1645 and the Portuguese and Dutch colonizers have come to have a turf war in the kingdom of Ndongo, a country that is not theirs to begin with. Queen Nzingaa?"a natural born fighter, educated under the Portuguese and toughened by the injustices in her past, will not be blackmailed, threatened or tricked into submitting her people into slavery. Instead, she rallies the Nzinga warriors and is able to stave off the cunning Portuguese through not only physical strength, but intellectual competency as well.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
The year is 1645 and the Portuguese and Dutch colonizers have come to have a turf war in the kingdom of Ndongo, a country that is not theirs to begin with. Queen Nzingaa?"a natural born fighter, educated under the Portuguese and toughened by the injustices in her past, will not be blackmailed, threatened or tricked into submitting her people into slavery. Instead, she rallies the Nzinga warriors and is able to stave off the cunning Portuguese through not only physical strength, but intellectual competency as well.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Celebrates Women's History Month With 50IN50: LETTERS TO OUR SONS
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
The Billie Holiday Theatre is proud to announce the cast and selected writers for the fourth monologue showcase of its popular series - 50in50: Letters to Our Sons.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
The Billie Holiday Theatre is proud to announce the cast and selected writers for the fourth monologue showcase of its popular series - 50in50: Letters to Our Sons.
National Sawdust Has Announced the Winners of the Third Annual Hildegard Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
National Sawdust, the Williamsburg music incubator and non-profit performing arts space, with support from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, has announced the winners of its third annual Hildegard Competition for emerging female, trans, and nonbinary composers: Flannery Cunningham of the USA, Jimena Maldonado of Mexico, and Sonja Mutić of Serbia.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
National Sawdust, the Williamsburg music incubator and non-profit performing arts space, with support from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, has announced the winners of its third annual Hildegard Competition for emerging female, trans, and nonbinary composers: Flannery Cunningham of the USA, Jimena Maldonado of Mexico, and Sonja Mutić of Serbia.
HoneyBeeFree5 Will Host Reading of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES to Benefit Center For Anti-Violence Education
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
HoneyBeeFree5 to present a special benefit reading of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues in support of V-Day on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Soda Bar (629 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn). 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Center For Anti-Violence Education, a Brooklyn-based women-run nonprofit organization providing services to stop violence against women and children.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
HoneyBeeFree5 to present a special benefit reading of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues in support of V-Day on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Soda Bar (629 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn). 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Center For Anti-Violence Education, a Brooklyn-based women-run nonprofit organization providing services to stop violence against women and children.
Park Plaza Restaurant to Host BROOKLYN HEIGHTS COMEDY NIGHTS Free Monthly Stand-Up Show
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
BHCN 20/20 is a monthly stand-up show featuring local comedians, big-time headliners, foreign nationals and
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
BHCN 20/20 is a monthly stand-up show featuring local comedians, big-time headliners, foreign nationals and
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