The Daily's Michael Barbaro, Krista Tippett, Brian Lehrer To Headline On Air Fest 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The audio innovators behind today's most creative podcasts, radio shows, music and sound art including The Daily, Dolly Parton's America, On Being with Krista Tippett, Stretch & Bobbito, Lost Notes, 99% Invisible, Twenty Thousand Hertz, Slate's Political Gabfest, and Netflix's I'm Obsessed with This will be among the headliners of the fourth annual On Air Fest 2020 at Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel from March 5-8, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The audio innovators behind today's most creative podcasts, radio shows, music and sound art including The Daily, Dolly Parton's America, On Being with Krista Tippett, Stretch & Bobbito, Lost Notes, 99% Invisible, Twenty Thousand Hertz, Slate's Political Gabfest, and Netflix's I'm Obsessed with This will be among the headliners of the fourth annual On Air Fest 2020 at Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel from March 5-8, 2020.
Thirsty Girl Productions Presents FILTHY GORGEOUS BURLESQUE Valentine's Spectacular!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
Join Hostess Shelly the Singing Siren Watson and a bevy of burlesque beauties, Friday February 14th at Le Poisson Rouge for the Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentines Spectacular!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
Join Hostess Shelly the Singing Siren Watson and a bevy of burlesque beauties, Friday February 14th at Le Poisson Rouge for the Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentines Spectacular!
BAM Graywolf Press Will Present FUTURELIT: A CONVERSATION & CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
BAM has partnered with Graywolf Press to present an evening of readings and conversation with authors from Graywolf. Donika Kelly, Danez Smith, and Malcolm Tariq will present their original work, prompting dialogue about what the future of art holds, written and otherwise. After the conversation drinks, light snacks, spaces to mingle, and comfortable corners to read will be available to audience members. The event will also include a dance party where audience members are encouraged to continue the conversation through movement.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
BAM has partnered with Graywolf Press to present an evening of readings and conversation with authors from Graywolf. Donika Kelly, Danez Smith, and Malcolm Tariq will present their original work, prompting dialogue about what the future of art holds, written and otherwise. After the conversation drinks, light snacks, spaces to mingle, and comfortable corners to read will be available to audience members. The event will also include a dance party where audience members are encouraged to continue the conversation through movement.
Teknopolis 2020, BAM's Interactive Digital Arts Showcase Returns For The Fourth Year
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
BAM's popular, interactive arts showcase Teknopolis returns for its fourth year with an ambitious new program designed to inspire creativity, connect with the future, and embolden a renewed sense of play for all ages. Teknopolis offers the latest in technology-fueled art and participatory environments. It features work by leading artists and technologists who are pushing the artistic boundaries of VR, AR, mixed reality (MR), 360° films, and sensor-based technology and displays, and whose work sits at the crossroads of art, film, music, and technology. This year, the three-week-long showcase includes 20 highly interactive installations and six 360° films with artists from 12 different countries, presenting their work over five levels of the BAM Fisher building, from February 22 to March 8. Many of the exhibitions allow participants to interact with the installations directly.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
BAM's popular, interactive arts showcase Teknopolis returns for its fourth year with an ambitious new program designed to inspire creativity, connect with the future, and embolden a renewed sense of play for all ages. Teknopolis offers the latest in technology-fueled art and participatory environments. It features work by leading artists and technologists who are pushing the artistic boundaries of VR, AR, mixed reality (MR), 360° films, and sensor-based technology and displays, and whose work sits at the crossroads of art, film, music, and technology. This year, the three-week-long showcase includes 20 highly interactive installations and six 360° films with artists from 12 different countries, presenting their work over five levels of the BAM Fisher building, from February 22 to March 8. Many of the exhibitions allow participants to interact with the installations directly.
Hoff's Horrorfest Presents H.P. Lovecraft's FROM BEYOND
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Hoff's Horrorfest presents H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond, A Live Comedy Show and Horror Movie Screening on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Brooklyn Comedy Collective at Cantina Royal.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Hoff's Horrorfest presents H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond, A Live Comedy Show and Horror Movie Screening on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Brooklyn Comedy Collective at Cantina Royal.
The Silver Dream Factory Launches In Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2020
That recurring dream you've been having is taking place in Brooklyn. We believe the future of the dream experience doesn't take place in the sleeping world. The Silver Dream Factory is recreating your dreams in the waking world- starting with their latest absorbing paradise at 3DB a?? 02/20/2020
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2020
That recurring dream you've been having is taking place in Brooklyn. We believe the future of the dream experience doesn't take place in the sleeping world. The Silver Dream Factory is recreating your dreams in the waking world- starting with their latest absorbing paradise at 3DB a?? 02/20/2020
A Concert Of Songs From The New Musical THE AXEMAN'S JAZZ Will Be Presented At Spoke The Hub's Gowanus Arts Annex
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2020
Whitmer Thomas, Cameron Esposito and More Are Coming to The Bell House
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
The Bell House has released it's upcoming schedule. See below for details! For more information click HERE.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
The Bell House has released it's upcoming schedule. See below for details! For more information click HERE.
Jordan Klepper and More Have Been Added to Union Hall's Upcoming Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Union Hall has added events to their upcoming schedule! See below!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Union Hall has added events to their upcoming schedule! See below!
AN EVENING OF ROMANTIC COMEDY: A BOOK RELEASE SHOW AND PARTY is Coming to Union Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
In honor of her new book, Build Your Own Romantic Comedy author Lana Schwartz and her co-host Ilana Michelle Rubin have invited some of the funniest comedians in New York City to spend an evening celebrating all that we love (or at least like-like) about the romantic comedy genre: From the meet cute to the happy ending kiss and all of the hijinks in between. Will the adorable bakery go out of business? Will the funny best friend find herself? Can a young comedian still have a meet cute in New York City? Come to the show to find out.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
In honor of her new book, Build Your Own Romantic Comedy author Lana Schwartz and her co-host Ilana Michelle Rubin have invited some of the funniest comedians in New York City to spend an evening celebrating all that we love (or at least like-like) about the romantic comedy genre: From the meet cute to the happy ending kiss and all of the hijinks in between. Will the adorable bakery go out of business? Will the funny best friend find herself? Can a young comedian still have a meet cute in New York City? Come to the show to find out.
BAM's Run Of MEDEA Extends Until March 8
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Director/writer Simon Stone's (Yerma) Medea will extend its run to March 8th, due to popular demand. Fourteen additional performances have been added to the schedule, which began previews on January 12th and opens on January 30th. The production is staged at the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn).
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Director/writer Simon Stone's (Yerma) Medea will extend its run to March 8th, due to popular demand. Fourteen additional performances have been added to the schedule, which began previews on January 12th and opens on January 30th. The production is staged at the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong (651 Fulton St, Brooklyn).
Company XIV's SEVEN SINS From Austin McCormick Comes to Theatre XIV
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Company XIV presents the world premiere of SEVEN SINS, conceived, choreographed and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick, running February 14 a?' October 31, 2020 at Théâtre XIV (383 Troutman St. in Bushwick, Brooklyn). Previews begin February 14 for a March 5 opening.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Company XIV presents the world premiere of SEVEN SINS, conceived, choreographed and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick, running February 14 a?' October 31, 2020 at Théâtre XIV (383 Troutman St. in Bushwick, Brooklyn). Previews begin February 14 for a March 5 opening.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Announces Call For Stories
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
The Billie Holiday Theatre (BHT) announces its annual global call for stories - 50in50: Letters to Our Sons. For the fourth year, MacArthur a?oeGeniusa?? Dominique Morisseau's curatorial statement calls women from all walks of life to share their stories. A diverse group of 50 stories will be selected to be read by a renowned collective of women actors in Brooklyn, New York followed by the West Coast premiere at the dynamic and newly-created WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles, California. Readings will take place in March 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
The Billie Holiday Theatre (BHT) announces its annual global call for stories - 50in50: Letters to Our Sons. For the fourth year, MacArthur a?oeGeniusa?? Dominique Morisseau's curatorial statement calls women from all walks of life to share their stories. A diverse group of 50 stories will be selected to be read by a renowned collective of women actors in Brooklyn, New York followed by the West Coast premiere at the dynamic and newly-created WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles, California. Readings will take place in March 2020.
Kaufman Music Center Announces Ecstatic Music Series Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
In February, Kaufman Music Center's Ecstatic Music series presents one of its most eagerly-awaited programs: an evening with acclaimed composer/performers Missy Mazzoli and Kelly Moran (February 29), who will perform solo sets with piano, keyboards, and electronics, and give the world premiere of Mazzoli's The Night Ahead and No Real Fate. Violinist Olivia De Prato (Mivos Quartet) will join Mazzoli on selected pieces. This concert at Merkin Hall is part of Ecstatic Music's 10th anniversary season, and a New Sounds Live co-presentation, hosted by John Schaefer and streamed live at newsounds.org.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
In February, Kaufman Music Center's Ecstatic Music series presents one of its most eagerly-awaited programs: an evening with acclaimed composer/performers Missy Mazzoli and Kelly Moran (February 29), who will perform solo sets with piano, keyboards, and electronics, and give the world premiere of Mazzoli's The Night Ahead and No Real Fate. Violinist Olivia De Prato (Mivos Quartet) will join Mazzoli on selected pieces. This concert at Merkin Hall is part of Ecstatic Music's 10th anniversary season, and a New Sounds Live co-presentation, hosted by John Schaefer and streamed live at newsounds.org.
Jillian Walker's SKiNFoLK: An American Show Comes to the Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
The Bushwick Starr partners 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 - January 21, 2020
The Bushwick Starr partners 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).
Green Space Has Released Their February Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this September. Take Root will present an evening of work by PROJECT 44 and Annalee Traylor on February 7th and 8th, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on February 9th.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this September. Take Root will present an evening of work by PROJECT 44 and Annalee Traylor on February 7th and 8th, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on February 9th.
THE THEATERMAKERS – A BLACK THEATER PREVIEW: WINTER/SPRING EDITION Will Take Place at Kumble Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
Today, AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee) President Jackie Jeffries, SeasonWalk Productions CEO Denise Gray, Marcia Pendelton, President of Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, and the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, LIU Brooklyn Campus (Rodney Hurley, Managing Director) announced THE THEATERMAKERS - A Black Theater Preview: Winter/Spring Edition.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2020
Today, AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee) President Jackie Jeffries, SeasonWalk Productions CEO Denise Gray, Marcia Pendelton, President of Walk Tall Girl Productions/Black Theater Online, and the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, LIU Brooklyn Campus (Rodney Hurley, Managing Director) announced THE THEATERMAKERS - A Black Theater Preview: Winter/Spring Edition.
New Theatre Company, Society, Has Launched in New York
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2020
Playwright Mona Mansour and director Scott Illingworth have announced the founding of the new theatre company, Society.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2020
Playwright Mona Mansour and director Scott Illingworth have announced the founding of the new theatre company, Society.
WHY YOUR TRAIN IS F*CKED To Do A Special Show On The G Train
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Get on board for a deep dive into the history of the MTA. Whether you love it, hate it, or want to compose more informed rage-tweets about it during your next 20 minute delay a?" we've got you covered. Your hosts Meg Pierson (TEDx, VERSUS) and Justin Williams (City College, SirusXM), along with a mysterious anonymous ghostwriter, will conduct our show through the twists and turns of history; revealing unbelievable stories, subway life-hacks, and truly upsetting details about our subway system.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Get on board for a deep dive into the history of the MTA. Whether you love it, hate it, or want to compose more informed rage-tweets about it during your next 20 minute delay a?" we've got you covered. Your hosts Meg Pierson (TEDx, VERSUS) and Justin Williams (City College, SirusXM), along with a mysterious anonymous ghostwriter, will conduct our show through the twists and turns of history; revealing unbelievable stories, subway life-hacks, and truly upsetting details about our subway system.
Mabou Mines Presents Two Works By María Irene Fornés
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Mabou Mines, the esteemed experimental theater company, and Weathervane Productions, in association with Philip Glass' Days and Nights Festival, present a unique celebration of legendary playwright and director María Irene Fornés, featuring the New York premiere of Philip Glass' transformation of her five-page play Drowning into an opera and a version of Fornés' acclaimed Mud, February 21-March 7 at Mabou Mines (150 First Avenue).
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Mabou Mines, the esteemed experimental theater company, and Weathervane Productions, in association with Philip Glass' Days and Nights Festival, present a unique celebration of legendary playwright and director María Irene Fornés, featuring the New York premiere of Philip Glass' transformation of her five-page play Drowning into an opera and a version of Fornés' acclaimed Mud, February 21-March 7 at Mabou Mines (150 First Avenue).
LONG WEEKEND OF LOVE is Coming to BAM
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
From Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17, BAM presents Long Weekend of Love, a Valentine's Day weekend program of great onscreen love stories, from first love to decades-spanning relationships, from classic Hollywood effervescence to tender contemporary stories of queer desire. BAM's world premiere run of Horace Jenkins' long lost Black independent cinema gem Cane River (1982) will also continue throughout the series.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
From Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17, BAM presents Long Weekend of Love, a Valentine's Day weekend program of great onscreen love stories, from first love to decades-spanning relationships, from classic Hollywood effervescence to tender contemporary stories of queer desire. BAM's world premiere run of Horace Jenkins' long lost Black independent cinema gem Cane River (1982) will also continue throughout the series.
Phoebe Robinson, Sydnee Washington and More Are Heading to Union Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
See what's coming up at Union Hall! Take a look below at the full schedule.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
See what's coming up at Union Hall! Take a look below at the full schedule.
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just Usher The Brick into its New Era
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just have officially taken the reins at The Brick. As of January 1, 2020 they are ushering The Brick into a new era along with their artistic and curatorial collaborators: Teresa Braun, Phil Hartman, Yuki Kawahisa, Alyse Lamb, Justin Liville, Nicolas Noreña, and Harrison David Rivers. This exciting transition was announced in July, 2019 via The New York Times
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
Theresa Buchheister, Ryan William Downey and Travis Just have officially taken the reins at The Brick. As of January 1, 2020 they are ushering The Brick into a new era along with their artistic and curatorial collaborators: Teresa Braun, Phil Hartman, Yuki Kawahisa, Alyse Lamb, Justin Liville, Nicolas Noreña, and Harrison David Rivers. This exciting transition was announced in July, 2019 via The New York Times
James & Jerome's THE CONVERSATIONALISTS Extends Through February 1
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
The Bushwick Starr presents the world premiere of The Conversationalists, created by the popular downtown musician-storyteller duo James & Jerome (Piano Tales at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Ink at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and developed with and directed by Annie Tippe (Octet at Signature Theatre, Ghost Quartet at The Bushwick Starr, etc.).
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
The Bushwick Starr presents the world premiere of The Conversationalists, created by the popular downtown musician-storyteller duo James & Jerome (Piano Tales at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Ink at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and developed with and directed by Annie Tippe (Octet at Signature Theatre, Ghost Quartet at The Bushwick Starr, etc.).
BAM Announces YOURS THEIRS OURS - New Season Of 16 Engagements
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
BAM Artistic Director David Binder today announced programming for Yours Theirs Ours, a new season of 16 engagements by dynamic artists across the artistic spectruma?"with many making their BAM debuts. Engagements will run from March 23a?"June 30 and will be presented in all of BAM's venues and off-site.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
BAM Artistic Director David Binder today announced programming for Yours Theirs Ours, a new season of 16 engagements by dynamic artists across the artistic spectruma?"with many making their BAM debuts. Engagements will run from March 23a?"June 30 and will be presented in all of BAM's venues and off-site.
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