Craft in Focus Festival Heads to Brooklyn This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
After six successful editions in Amsterdam, and a New York pilot in 2017, the Craft in Focus Festival will be making its return to New York this weekend, and taking place Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, 2019. The three-day festival will transform Industry City in Brooklyn, NY into an open workspace and present hands-on workshops for people of all ages, master classes and demonstrations, focusing on master craftsmanship.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
After six successful editions in Amsterdam, and a New York pilot in 2017, the Craft in Focus Festival will be making its return to New York this weekend, and taking place Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, 2019. The three-day festival will transform Industry City in Brooklyn, NY into an open workspace and present hands-on workshops for people of all ages, master classes and demonstrations, focusing on master craftsmanship.
BAM Announces Lineup For Its Annual Pride Month Celebration, Everybooty
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Everybooty, BAM's celebration of New York City Pride Month, returns to BAM Fisher on June 29. This all-inclusive, all-gender celebration of queer nightlife features musicians, dancers, comedians, visual artists, a dedicated piano bar, and dancing in the entire BAM Fisher building. With this event, BAM joins the city-wide commemoration of Stonewall 50.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Everybooty, BAM's celebration of New York City Pride Month, returns to BAM Fisher on June 29. This all-inclusive, all-gender celebration of queer nightlife features musicians, dancers, comedians, visual artists, a dedicated piano bar, and dancing in the entire BAM Fisher building. With this event, BAM joins the city-wide commemoration of Stonewall 50.
THE CRADLE WILL ROCK Comes to Theater 2020
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY award winning professional theater company is pleased to announce its June 2019 run of the masterwork 'THE CRADLE WILL ROCK,' in a limited run of 16 performances (indoors & out) Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 30th, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
THEATER 2020, Brooklyn Heights' NY award winning professional theater company is pleased to announce its June 2019 run of the masterwork 'THE CRADLE WILL ROCK,' in a limited run of 16 performances (indoors & out) Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 30th, 2019.
Immersive Political Comedy CONVENTION To Get World Premiere At Brooklyn's Irondale
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
After three years of development, beginning immediately after the 2016 Presidential election that left the democratic constituency of the United States in a state of shock, the new immersive comedy Convention will make its world premiere this summer at Brooklyn's very own Irondale (85 S. Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217), located just steps from BAM. Convention will begin performances Friday, June 7, and play a strictly limited engagement through Saturday, June 29. An opening night has been set for Thursday, June 13 at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
After three years of development, beginning immediately after the 2016 Presidential election that left the democratic constituency of the United States in a state of shock, the new immersive comedy Convention will make its world premiere this summer at Brooklyn's very own Irondale (85 S. Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217), located just steps from BAM. Convention will begin performances Friday, June 7, and play a strictly limited engagement through Saturday, June 29. An opening night has been set for Thursday, June 13 at 8:00pm.
Target Margin Theater Closes 2018/2019 Season with NEWS OF THE STRANGE LAB
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) closes their 2018-2019 season with NEWS OF THE STRANGE LAB, a three-week performance festival exploring rare tales from The One Thousand and One Nights along with early Medieval Arab fantasies. The festival runs June 6-23 and features commissioned new work by composer and choreographer Leyya Mona Tawil (June 6-9), the experimental theater company The Million Underscores (June 13-16), and theater maker Moe Yousuf (June 20-23).
by Sarah Hookey - May 09, 2019
Target Margin Theater (Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, Associate Artistic Director Moe Yousuf) closes their 2018-2019 season with NEWS OF THE STRANGE LAB, a three-week performance festival exploring rare tales from The One Thousand and One Nights along with early Medieval Arab fantasies. The festival runs June 6-23 and features commissioned new work by composer and choreographer Leyya Mona Tawil (June 6-9), the experimental theater company The Million Underscores (June 13-16), and theater maker Moe Yousuf (June 20-23).
Brooklyn Jazz Hall Of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony Celebrate African American Freedom Day
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Celebrate African American Freedom Day, at the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony on June 19, 6pm, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street, in Brooklyn. The affair posthumously inducts pianist Randy Weston on a day of liberation and during a month-long celebration of Black music. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Celebrate African American Freedom Day, at the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony on June 19, 6pm, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street, in Brooklyn. The affair posthumously inducts pianist Randy Weston on a day of liberation and during a month-long celebration of Black music. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
Peter Hedges Joins Irondale And NYPD In Fostering Change In Brooklyn Through Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Irondale, Brooklyn's leading theatrical think-tank theater ensemble, in partnership with the New York Police Department, have selected the participants of the 7th cycle of To Protect, Serve, and Understand and begun the 10-week, 40-hour workshop rooted in social change. Following the 40-hour workshop series, the combined group of officers and community members will present an original performance May 17-18, telling their own stories as well as the stories of others, through improvisations and monologues.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Irondale, Brooklyn's leading theatrical think-tank theater ensemble, in partnership with the New York Police Department, have selected the participants of the 7th cycle of To Protect, Serve, and Understand and begun the 10-week, 40-hour workshop rooted in social change. Following the 40-hour workshop series, the combined group of officers and community members will present an original performance May 17-18, telling their own stories as well as the stories of others, through improvisations and monologues.
BWW Review: The Lords of 52nd Street Rock Out in Our Very Own Brooklyn
by Kristen Morale - May 08, 2019
Kingsborough Community College presented The Lords of 52nd Street in concert, commemorating the first time the band has performed on a Brooklyn stage. Music to everyone's ears (from the little ones dancing in the aisles with their families, to my parents, who have traveled the east coast to see Billy Joel perform - about 6 times now), there was no stopping the joy that Joel's original band spread amongst those in the audience on that special night.
by Kristen Morale - May 08, 2019
Kingsborough Community College presented The Lords of 52nd Street in concert, commemorating the first time the band has performed on a Brooklyn stage. Music to everyone's ears (from the little ones dancing in the aisles with their families, to my parents, who have traveled the east coast to see Billy Joel perform - about 6 times now), there was no stopping the joy that Joel's original band spread amongst those in the audience on that special night.
NIGHT NOW Live Late Night Show Announced At Halyards Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
What do Angela Palladino, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee and Seth Meyers have in common? They all host expensive late night shows! Colbert, Meyers and Bee are all on TV! Angela is not!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
What do Angela Palladino, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee and Seth Meyers have in common? They all host expensive late night shows! Colbert, Meyers and Bee are all on TV! Angela is not!
Narrows Community Theater Presents ON THE TOWN
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
Narrows Community Theater presents 'On The Town' opening May 10th at the Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Directed and Choreographed by Marcus S. Daniel, Music Directed by Matt Benson, Stage Management by Jenna Marie Sparacio, Assistant Stage Management by Rantea Thompson, Costume Design by Adrianna Covone, Set Design by Patrick Nash Design, Lighting Design by Duane Pagano and Sound Design by Steve Jacobs.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
Narrows Community Theater presents 'On The Town' opening May 10th at the Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Directed and Choreographed by Marcus S. Daniel, Music Directed by Matt Benson, Stage Management by Jenna Marie Sparacio, Assistant Stage Management by Rantea Thompson, Costume Design by Adrianna Covone, Set Design by Patrick Nash Design, Lighting Design by Duane Pagano and Sound Design by Steve Jacobs.
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Presents CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Starring Ryan Vona, Danny Johnson and More
by Sarah Hookey - May 08, 2019
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present Douglas Lyons's new family comedy Chicken & Biscuits Monday May 13th at 7pm; at The Billie Holiday Theatre. Chicken & Biscuits, written in residence at The Directors Company, has previously been selected and performed in the Front Porch Reading Series and Queen Theatre's 2019 New American Voices Reading Series.
by Sarah Hookey - May 08, 2019
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present Douglas Lyons's new family comedy Chicken & Biscuits Monday May 13th at 7pm; at The Billie Holiday Theatre. Chicken & Biscuits, written in residence at The Directors Company, has previously been selected and performed in the Front Porch Reading Series and Queen Theatre's 2019 New American Voices Reading Series.
The Feath3r Theory Announces New Production WE MAY NEVER DANCE AGAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
New Brooklyn Theatre and the feath3r theory have announced the world premiere of We May Never Dance Again, their first new production since the two companies merged at the end of 2018.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
New Brooklyn Theatre and the feath3r theory have announced the world premiere of We May Never Dance Again, their first new production since the two companies merged at the end of 2018.
Featured Performers Announced For MAGIC AT CONEY!!! May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Magical Promotions Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. Magic at Coney!!! 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 - May 07, 2019
Magical Promotions Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family. Magic at Coney!!! is a magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world.
BAMcinemaFest Panels Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
BAM and The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announce the full lineup of panels for the 11th annual BAMcinemaFest, which will take place on Saturday, June 15. BAM also announces all press screenings for festival coverage, Tuesday May 21 through Tuesday May 28.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
BAM and The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announce the full lineup of panels for the 11th annual BAMcinemaFest, which will take place on Saturday, June 15. BAM also announces all press screenings for festival coverage, Tuesday May 21 through Tuesday May 28.
Ballet British Columbia Celebrates 10 Years Of Emily Molnar's Artistic Leadership
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Ballet BC makes its BAM debut in celebration of 10 years of Emily Molnar's artistic direction. In a decade's time, Molnar has turned the financially strapped company into one of the most potent dance forces in Canada, with a determined focus on contemporary ballet and artistic collaboration.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Ballet BC makes its BAM debut in celebration of 10 years of Emily Molnar's artistic direction. In a decade's time, Molnar has turned the financially strapped company into one of the most potent dance forces in Canada, with a determined focus on contemporary ballet and artistic collaboration.
F.U.N Collective X Sitting Shotgun Present STEREOFLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
F.U.N COLLECTIVE, as part of a SITTING SHOTGUN Casual Vacancy residency presents STEREOFLIGHT, a play about the land of allusive dreams.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
F.U.N COLLECTIVE, as part of a SITTING SHOTGUN Casual Vacancy residency presents STEREOFLIGHT, a play about the land of allusive dreams.
Smith Street Stage Announces Casting For ROMEO AND JULIET
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
For ten years, Smith Street Stage (Beth Ann Hopkins, Artistic Director), has produced award-winning, high-quality productions of Shakespeare plays in a small city park in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, free of charge. Beginning in 2010 with a five-actor adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, the company has grown from a wild idea to a group featured on nightly news segments, New York Times arts pages, and onstage at the New York Innovative Theater Awards, where in 2014 and 2016 their Shakespeare in Carroll Park productions took home the big prize of Best Revival. This June, Smith Street Stage brings Romeo & Juliet to Carroll Park once again, under the direction of Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy and with new music by Josephine Hurshell-Hobson.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
For ten years, Smith Street Stage (Beth Ann Hopkins, Artistic Director), has produced award-winning, high-quality productions of Shakespeare plays in a small city park in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, free of charge. Beginning in 2010 with a five-actor adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, the company has grown from a wild idea to a group featured on nightly news segments, New York Times arts pages, and onstage at the New York Innovative Theater Awards, where in 2014 and 2016 their Shakespeare in Carroll Park productions took home the big prize of Best Revival. This June, Smith Street Stage brings Romeo & Juliet to Carroll Park once again, under the direction of Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy and with new music by Josephine Hurshell-Hobson.
PUPPETWORKS To Present PETER & THE WOLF And THE FROG PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
PUPPETWORKS is pleased to announce the Summer presentation in its Park Slope, Brooklyn Theatre: Prokofiev's orchestral adventure, "Peter & the Wolf," and on the same program, "The Frog Prince," by the Brothers Grimm, with music from Kabalevsky's "The Comedians," and Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling."
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
PUPPETWORKS is pleased to announce the Summer presentation in its Park Slope, Brooklyn Theatre: Prokofiev's orchestral adventure, "Peter & the Wolf," and on the same program, "The Frog Prince," by the Brothers Grimm, with music from Kabalevsky's "The Comedians," and Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling."
SPRING AWAKENING Opens May 18 At Gallery Players
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Gallery Players will present the final production in its 52nd season, SPRING AWAKENING; book and lyrics by Steven Sater; music by Duncan Sheik; based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll. Complete with the extensive use of video projections, intensive stage lighting, and a new sound system, Gallery's main stage has transformed from a traditional theater into a concert venue in director Nick Brennan's vision of the musical as a rock concert.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Gallery Players will present the final production in its 52nd season, SPRING AWAKENING; book and lyrics by Steven Sater; music by Duncan Sheik; based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll. Complete with the extensive use of video projections, intensive stage lighting, and a new sound system, Gallery's main stage has transformed from a traditional theater into a concert venue in director Nick Brennan's vision of the musical as a rock concert.
Free Multicultural Dance Festival Comes to Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Purelements: An Evolution in Dance, presents the fourth annual Dance Brooklyn: A World Celebration, May 11, 2019 at 7:00p.m. A FREE cultural celebration of music, dance, and community, Dance Brooklyn showcases the richness of all the borough's pre-existent and new communities. The event celebrates cultural differences while highlighting the similarities shared by a global people. The 2019 Festival will include performances by Purelements: An Evolution in Dance, Something Positive, Brooklyn Irish Dance Company, Ninja Ballet, Allure Latin Dance, and Amira Mor.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Purelements: An Evolution in Dance, presents the fourth annual Dance Brooklyn: A World Celebration, May 11, 2019 at 7:00p.m. A FREE cultural celebration of music, dance, and community, Dance Brooklyn showcases the richness of all the borough's pre-existent and new communities. The event celebrates cultural differences while highlighting the similarities shared by a global people. The 2019 Festival will include performances by Purelements: An Evolution in Dance, Something Positive, Brooklyn Irish Dance Company, Ninja Ballet, Allure Latin Dance, and Amira Mor.
PS 132 Presents its 15th Annual KITE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
PS 132 announces the 15th annual Kite Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 12-5pm at East River State Park in Williamsburg (90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211). The fun starts at noon, with field day races and activities, entertainment, delicious food, and kites, kites, kites! Come support the local elementary school while enjoying a beautiful day on the waterfront. This is a free event and is open to the general public. All proceeds from activities, merchandise, and general donations will go towards enrichment programs for the students of PS 132. See you there!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
PS 132 announces the 15th annual Kite Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 12-5pm at East River State Park in Williamsburg (90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211). The fun starts at noon, with field day races and activities, entertainment, delicious food, and kites, kites, kites! Come support the local elementary school while enjoying a beautiful day on the waterfront. This is a free event and is open to the general public. All proceeds from activities, merchandise, and general donations will go towards enrichment programs for the students of PS 132. See you there!
Tongue Honey Presents BiRDBRAiNS: A New Devised Bouffon Show
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
TONGUE HONEY premiered their first show Solarplexus at Rockwall Studios in 2017 before touring the show to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Now after residencies at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn and the Upper Jay Arts Center and Recovery Lounge in Upstate New York, TONGUE HONEY returns to Rockwall to premiere BIRDBRAINS: an immersive Bouffon performance.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
TONGUE HONEY premiered their first show Solarplexus at Rockwall Studios in 2017 before touring the show to the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Now after residencies at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn and the Upper Jay Arts Center and Recovery Lounge in Upstate New York, TONGUE HONEY returns to Rockwall to premiere BIRDBRAINS: an immersive Bouffon performance.
Loading Dock Theatre's 2019 Forklift Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
LOADING DOCK THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce its FORKLIFT 2019 lineup.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
LOADING DOCK THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce its FORKLIFT 2019 lineup.
Tickets Now On Sale For Sean Donovan's CABIN At The Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to present the world premiere of CABIN, the latest from Bessie nominated Sean Donovan (The Reception at HERE, House/Divided at BAM), with original compositions by Obie Award winner Heather Christian (Animal Wisdom at The Bushwick Starr, The World is Round at BAM).
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
The Bushwick Starr is thrilled to present the world premiere of CABIN, the latest from Bessie nominated Sean Donovan (The Reception at HERE, House/Divided at BAM), with original compositions by Obie Award winner Heather Christian (Animal Wisdom at The Bushwick Starr, The World is Round at BAM).
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