A New Season of Concerts is Coming to BRIC
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
BRIC, the pioneering Brooklyn arts and media organization, announces the 2020 season of BRIC House Sessions (March 5-April 23, 2020). The exhilarating concert series, held annually, brings the spirit of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival into the organization's Fort Greene headquarters through world-class performances on Thursday evenings. BRIC House Sessions draws its talent from a bold and eclectic array of musical genres, featuring both local treasures and internationally-renowned artists.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
BRIC, the pioneering Brooklyn arts and media organization, announces the 2020 season of BRIC House Sessions (March 5-April 23, 2020). The exhilarating concert series, held annually, brings the spirit of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival into the organization's Fort Greene headquarters through world-class performances on Thursday evenings. BRIC House Sessions draws its talent from a bold and eclectic array of musical genres, featuring both local treasures and internationally-renowned artists.
Brooklyn Tavern Theater Presents Musical, YBOR CITY
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
'Ybor City,' an original musical with book by Anita Gonzalez and music and lyrics by Dan Furman, is a story of romance and labor organizing in 1918 Tampa, where the Afro-Cuban workforce joined with Italian and Spanish immigrants to unionize the new American cigar industry. The tuner will be presented as a work-in-progress February 5 to 26 by Brooklyn Tavern Theater, which is is pioneering a new theatrical genre: no-frills, immersive musicals presented as Equity showcases in hospitable taprooms. Performances will be Feb. 5, 12, 18, 19 and 26 at Rustik Tavern, 471 Dekalb Ave., Bed-Stuy and February 10 and 25 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan. Vernice Miller directs a cast of eleven. Co-producer is Art Boundaries Unlimited, Inc.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
'Ybor City,' an original musical with book by Anita Gonzalez and music and lyrics by Dan Furman, is a story of romance and labor organizing in 1918 Tampa, where the Afro-Cuban workforce joined with Italian and Spanish immigrants to unionize the new American cigar industry. The tuner will be presented as a work-in-progress February 5 to 26 by Brooklyn Tavern Theater, which is is pioneering a new theatrical genre: no-frills, immersive musicals presented as Equity showcases in hospitable taprooms. Performances will be Feb. 5, 12, 18, 19 and 26 at Rustik Tavern, 471 Dekalb Ave., Bed-Stuy and February 10 and 25 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan. Vernice Miller directs a cast of eleven. Co-producer is Art Boundaries Unlimited, Inc.
Brooklyn Podcast Festival New Show & Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
City Farm Presents released show and lineup updates for the 3rd Brooklyn Podcast Festival which takes place January 22 - 26, 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring more than 15 podcasts over 5 days, the Festival will be hosted at The Bell House, Union Hall, and BRIC House. Tickets are currently on sale for all announced shows.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
City Farm Presents released show and lineup updates for the 3rd Brooklyn Podcast Festival which takes place January 22 - 26, 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring more than 15 podcasts over 5 days, the Festival will be hosted at The Bell House, Union Hall, and BRIC House. Tickets are currently on sale for all announced shows.
Brooklyn Heights Comedy Nights Comes To Park Plaza Restaurant
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Brooklyn Heights Comedy Nights 20/20 continues at The Park Plaza Restaurant (220 Cadman Plaza West) on Thursday, January 16 @ 8:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Brooklyn Heights Comedy Nights 20/20 continues at The Park Plaza Restaurant (220 Cadman Plaza West) on Thursday, January 16 @ 8:30pm.
Center for Performance Research Has Announced Spring 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Center for Performance Research, which supports the development of new works in contemporary dance, performance and related forms is thrilled to announce Dean Moss has been named the organization's Spring 2020 Technical Resident. Dean Moss will be in residence May 4-10 developing Your marks and surface, an evening length solo premiering November 5-7, 2020 at Danspace Project.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Center for Performance Research, which supports the development of new works in contemporary dance, performance and related forms is thrilled to announce Dean Moss has been named the organization's Spring 2020 Technical Resident. Dean Moss will be in residence May 4-10 developing Your marks and surface, an evening length solo premiering November 5-7, 2020 at Danspace Project.
Poncili Creación is Bringing Raw Puppetry to Coney Island
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Poncili Creación are making a whirlwind tour of NYC. This duo of puppeteer brothers, Efrain & Pablo Del Hierro, spend much of their time touring galleries & venues throughout North America and Europe. Don't miss your chance to catch them LIVE & in-person!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Poncili Creación are making a whirlwind tour of NYC. This duo of puppeteer brothers, Efrain & Pablo Del Hierro, spend much of their time touring galleries & venues throughout North America and Europe. Don't miss your chance to catch them LIVE & in-person!
BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange Has Announced the 2020 YOUTHWORKS FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange has announced the 2020 YouthWorks Festival. Established in 1991 (formerly Kids Outback) and led by Director Donna Costello and Assistant Director Kelindah Schuster, YouthWorks is a free annual opportunity for young people (ages 8 - 18) to imagine, create, and perform their own original performance work at BAX. Throughout the program's duration, young artists go on a personal and artistic journey that begins with a family orientation meeting and continues through to the performance. Participants come to the program from all over the city, sharing a common goal to create 'something' new and set themselves to work.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange has announced the 2020 YouthWorks Festival. Established in 1991 (formerly Kids Outback) and led by Director Donna Costello and Assistant Director Kelindah Schuster, YouthWorks is a free annual opportunity for young people (ages 8 - 18) to imagine, create, and perform their own original performance work at BAX. Throughout the program's duration, young artists go on a personal and artistic journey that begins with a family orientation meeting and continues through to the performance. Participants come to the program from all over the city, sharing a common goal to create 'something' new and set themselves to work.
TWAT The Night Comes to Brooklyn Comedy Collective
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
SHE LIVES! Beloved TWAT the Night : An All Female & Female-Identifying Improv Jam comes to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on January 24th, 2020 at 9:00 PM after a brief hiatus from its inception at the Annoyance Theatre New York. Join your hosts Heather Harrison and Marybess Pritchett for glamorous celebration of female and female-identifying comedians, featuring Annie Donley (Party Time, Party Time), Dara Katz (Comedy Central), Steph Cook (Kill All Comedy) and Devin Bockrath (Amazing Bagel) with performances from Special Guests Sofia Dobrushin (High Maintenance) and Fareeha Khan (Jimmy Kimmel Live!). Audience members are encouraged to sign up for the improv jam and stay for a Dance Party to follow!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
SHE LIVES! Beloved TWAT the Night : An All Female & Female-Identifying Improv Jam comes to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on January 24th, 2020 at 9:00 PM after a brief hiatus from its inception at the Annoyance Theatre New York. Join your hosts Heather Harrison and Marybess Pritchett for glamorous celebration of female and female-identifying comedians, featuring Annie Donley (Party Time, Party Time), Dara Katz (Comedy Central), Steph Cook (Kill All Comedy) and Devin Bockrath (Amazing Bagel) with performances from Special Guests Sofia Dobrushin (High Maintenance) and Fareeha Khan (Jimmy Kimmel Live!). Audience members are encouraged to sign up for the improv jam and stay for a Dance Party to follow!
African-American Composers Will Be Highlighted in New Concert in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2020
AURAL COMPASS PROJECTS - On Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 7:30pm, Aural Compass Projects presents Lift Every Voice, a celebration of African-American composers of the last century. Featured cycles on the program are John Carter's Cantata, a five-part work of sophisticated arrangements of spirituals; Jacqueline Hairston's On Consciousness Streams, a song cycle with text by Ms. Hairston, a translation of text by Ludwig van Beethoven, and an excerpt from Dr. Howard Thurman's Meditations of the Heart; Margaret Bonds' Three Dream Portraits, which uses poems by Langston Hughes; and H. Leslie Adams' Nightsongs, using the words of five African-American poets. Soprano Meroë Khalia Adeeb, mezzo-soprano Tesia Kwarteng, and tenor Elliott Paige all make their ACP debuts, joined by Artistic Director and pianist Michael Lewis.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2020
AURAL COMPASS PROJECTS - On Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 7:30pm, Aural Compass Projects presents Lift Every Voice, a celebration of African-American composers of the last century. Featured cycles on the program are John Carter's Cantata, a five-part work of sophisticated arrangements of spirituals; Jacqueline Hairston's On Consciousness Streams, a song cycle with text by Ms. Hairston, a translation of text by Ludwig van Beethoven, and an excerpt from Dr. Howard Thurman's Meditations of the Heart; Margaret Bonds' Three Dream Portraits, which uses poems by Langston Hughes; and H. Leslie Adams' Nightsongs, using the words of five African-American poets. Soprano Meroë Khalia Adeeb, mezzo-soprano Tesia Kwarteng, and tenor Elliott Paige all make their ACP debuts, joined by Artistic Director and pianist Michael Lewis.
See What's Happening in February at National Sawdust
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
See what's coming up in February at National Sawdust!
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
See what's coming up in February at National Sawdust!
BAM Presents an Exclusive NY Run of Horace Jenkins' CANE RIVER
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020
From Friday, February 7 through Thursday, February 20, BAM presents an exclusive New York run of a new 4K restoration of Horace Jenkins' romantic drama of race, family, history, and colorism, Cane River (1982). Stars Richard Romain and Tommye Myrick and Jenkins' son, filmmaker/journalist Sacha Jenkins, will appear in person for post-film Q&As Friday, February 7 at 7pm, Saturday, February 8 at 4:30pm and 7pm, and Sunday, February 9 at 2pm.
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020
From Friday, February 7 through Thursday, February 20, BAM presents an exclusive New York run of a new 4K restoration of Horace Jenkins' romantic drama of race, family, history, and colorism, Cane River (1982). Stars Richard Romain and Tommye Myrick and Jenkins' son, filmmaker/journalist Sacha Jenkins, will appear in person for post-film Q&As Friday, February 7 at 7pm, Saturday, February 8 at 4:30pm and 7pm, and Sunday, February 9 at 2pm.
Union Hall Has Announced Its Upcoming Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
Union Hall has released its upcoming schedule. See below for details!
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
Union Hall has released its upcoming schedule. See below for details!
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Announces Lineup for The Sunday Matinee January 12
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 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 - January 07, 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.
The Spitfire Presents FEAST At Here Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2020
FEAST is an intentional pairing of two boldly visual theatrical works created by The Spitfire, a dance theater group created by two queer female performance artists and collaborators Peekaboo Pointe and Tansy.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2020
FEAST is an intentional pairing of two boldly visual theatrical works created by The Spitfire, a dance theater group created by two queer female performance artists and collaborators Peekaboo Pointe and Tansy.
Gallery Players Announced 23rd Annual Black Box New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
The Black Box New Play Festival is Gallery Players' signature festival of new works by both new and established playwrights, featuring world premieres of new comedies and dramas. Now in its 23rd year, the festival will premiere 18 new plays over the course of three weekends. The festival opens Thursday, January 9 and runs through January 26, with a new collection of plays presented each week. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30PM, and Sundays at 3PM. There will be a talk back with the playwrights directly after the Sunday matinees.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
The Black Box New Play Festival is Gallery Players' signature festival of new works by both new and established playwrights, featuring world premieres of new comedies and dramas. Now in its 23rd year, the festival will premiere 18 new plays over the course of three weekends. The festival opens Thursday, January 9 and runs through January 26, with a new collection of plays presented each week. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30PM, and Sundays at 3PM. There will be a talk back with the playwrights directly after the Sunday matinees.
BRIC and The Green-Wood Cemetery Announce Exhibition DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
BRIC and The Green-Wood Cemetery have announced Death Becomes Her, a group exhibition exploring how death and the grieving process impact the living, on view in BRIC's Main Gallery (647 Fulton St, Brooklyn) from February 20-April 19, 2020. The seven featured artists include Mimi Bai, Nona Faustine, Rachel Grobstein, Gyun Hur, Heidi Lau, Catalina Ouyang, and Keisha Scarville. This exhibition is co-curated by BRIC Curator, Jenny Gerow, and Green-Wood's Director of Public Programs and Special Projects, Harry Weil, and will open with a reception on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 7-9pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
BRIC and The Green-Wood Cemetery have announced Death Becomes Her, a group exhibition exploring how death and the grieving process impact the living, on view in BRIC's Main Gallery (647 Fulton St, Brooklyn) from February 20-April 19, 2020. The seven featured artists include Mimi Bai, Nona Faustine, Rachel Grobstein, Gyun Hur, Heidi Lau, Catalina Ouyang, and Keisha Scarville. This exhibition is co-curated by BRIC Curator, Jenny Gerow, and Green-Wood's Director of Public Programs and Special Projects, Harry Weil, and will open with a reception on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 7-9pm.
Brooklyn Comes Alive Has Announced its Return in 2020
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Brooklyn Comes Alive has announced its return in 2020! The beloved all-day music marathon is back for its fifth edition and will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the versatile multi-stage complex Avant Gardner. Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, the event brings together more than 50 artists in new and existing acts, allowing them to carry out passion projects, play with their musical heroes and collaborate in new ways.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Brooklyn Comes Alive has announced its return in 2020! The beloved all-day music marathon is back for its fifth edition and will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the versatile multi-stage complex Avant Gardner. Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, the event brings together more than 50 artists in new and existing acts, allowing them to carry out passion projects, play with their musical heroes and collaborate in new ways.
Brooklyn's On Stage At Kingsborough Announces 2020 Spring Performing Arts Season
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
On Stage At Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter, is pleased to present its Spring 2020 season featuring world class artists from around the globe.On Stage At Kingsborough brings high caliber performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with a diverse roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
On Stage At Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter, is pleased to present its Spring 2020 season featuring world class artists from around the globe.On Stage At Kingsborough brings high caliber performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with a diverse roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming.
Conceptual Artist and Musician Ted Riederer to Make BAM Debut with NEVER RECORDS
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
New York-based conceptual artist and musician Ted Riederer makes his BAM artistic debut by exploring the social significance of record shops, vinyl lathe cuts, and recording studios with his site-specific project, Never Records. With a nod to Fluxus, Alan Kaprow's happenings, Alan Lomax, Harry Smith, and the collectivism of 80s and 90s DC punk scene, Never Records embodies Riederer's mission to build and galvanize communities based on the act of listening, and the visualization of sound. The BAM 2020 exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of the project which has recorded artists and citizens from around the globe including Liverpool, Derry, London, Lisbon, New Orleans, Victoria (Texas), Kansas City, and Amman (Jordan).
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
New York-based conceptual artist and musician Ted Riederer makes his BAM artistic debut by exploring the social significance of record shops, vinyl lathe cuts, and recording studios with his site-specific project, Never Records. With a nod to Fluxus, Alan Kaprow's happenings, Alan Lomax, Harry Smith, and the collectivism of 80s and 90s DC punk scene, Never Records embodies Riederer's mission to build and galvanize communities based on the act of listening, and the visualization of sound. The BAM 2020 exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of the project which has recorded artists and citizens from around the globe including Liverpool, Derry, London, Lisbon, New Orleans, Victoria (Texas), Kansas City, and Amman (Jordan).
Ariel Gitlin and Amanda Giobbi Are Bringing WE LOVE YOU to Union Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
WE LOVE YOU: A FUCKING POSITIVE COMEDY SHOW is coming to Union Hall. Ariel and Amanda love you. Amanda Giobbi and Ariel Gitlin love you. We may not have met you but we love you. We love you for being bad at puzzles, for being lactose intolerant, and for pretending you didn't like Game of Thrones when you actually just didn't understand what's going on.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
WE LOVE YOU: A FUCKING POSITIVE COMEDY SHOW is coming to Union Hall. Ariel and Amanda love you. Amanda Giobbi and Ariel Gitlin love you. We may not have met you but we love you. We love you for being bad at puzzles, for being lactose intolerant, and for pretending you didn't like Game of Thrones when you actually just didn't understand what's going on.
The Bell House Has Announced its Upcoming Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
The Bell House has released its upcoming schedule!
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
The Bell House has released its upcoming schedule!
Union Hall Releases Upcoming Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Union Hall has announced its upcoming schedule of events!
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Union Hall has announced its upcoming schedule of events!
Coney Island USA to Launch BLOODY BRAINS IN A JUKE BOX
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Funhouse Philosophers, the resident experimental theater company at Coney Island USA announces its most ambitious project yet...
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Funhouse Philosophers, the resident experimental theater company at Coney Island USA announces its most ambitious project yet...
Exponential Festival To Present Savannah Reich's CAVEMAN PLAY
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2019
The Exponential Festival will present Savannah Reich's CAVEMAN PLAY at Patch Works (98 Moore Street, Brooklyn) from January 8-11, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2019
The Exponential Festival will present Savannah Reich's CAVEMAN PLAY at Patch Works (98 Moore Street, Brooklyn) from January 8-11, 2020.
MAGIC AT CONEY!!! Celebrates New Year's 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
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 - December 30, 2019
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.
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