Gavin Rayna Russom's Fluid And Adventurous PHYSICALITY Announced At National Sawdust
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Following PHYSICALITY #1: One Woman Show (Rough Mix), New York based multimedia artist, composer of electronic music, and National Sawdust 2018-19 Artist In Residence Gavin Rayna Russom returns to National Sawdust on May 11, 2019 at 10:00 PM for the second installment of PHYSICALITY: An Exploration of Embodiment in Three Remixes, a series of fluid and adventurous shows that seamlessly blend the rigor of avant garde classical music with the irresistible impulse to dance from the clubs where Russom honed her skills.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Following PHYSICALITY #1: One Woman Show (Rough Mix), New York based multimedia artist, composer of electronic music, and National Sawdust 2018-19 Artist In Residence Gavin Rayna Russom returns to National Sawdust on May 11, 2019 at 10:00 PM for the second installment of PHYSICALITY: An Exploration of Embodiment in Three Remixes, a series of fluid and adventurous shows that seamlessly blend the rigor of avant garde classical music with the irresistible impulse to dance from the clubs where Russom honed her skills.
CREATIVELY SPEAKING Comes to BAM Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
This May, BAM and Creatively Speaking present two contemporary documentary features: Pam Sporn's Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route (2018) on Wednesday, May 29, and Savanna Washington's Playing Frisbee in North Korea (2018), screening with the short film Xin (Dauchan & Huang, 2017), screening on Thursday, May 30. Curated by Michelle Materre, Creatively Speaking is a curated film series highlighting films by and about women and people of color.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
This May, BAM and Creatively Speaking present two contemporary documentary features: Pam Sporn's Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route (2018) on Wednesday, May 29, and Savanna Washington's Playing Frisbee in North Korea (2018), screening with the short film Xin (Dauchan & Huang, 2017), screening on Thursday, May 30. Curated by Michelle Materre, Creatively Speaking is a curated film series highlighting films by and about women and people of color.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Full Summer Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 41st annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. With 29 performances (June 4 - August 10), the Festival launches a new season for the pioneering NYC arts-and-media organization. With new leadership at the institution's helm, BRIC is recommitting itself to presenting programming that is reflective of Brooklyn's eclecticism and diversity, and this season will feature a wide array of free, world-class performances at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 41st annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. With 29 performances (June 4 - August 10), the Festival launches a new season for the pioneering NYC arts-and-media organization. With new leadership at the institution's helm, BRIC is recommitting itself to presenting programming that is reflective of Brooklyn's eclecticism and diversity, and this season will feature a wide array of free, world-class performances at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell.
Periapsis Music And Dance Presents ORACLE At Kumble Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Periapsis Music and Dance presents ORACLE A program of dance/music collaborations.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Periapsis Music and Dance presents ORACLE A program of dance/music collaborations.
Compagnia De' Colombari Presents MORE OR LESS I AM In Celebration Of Walt Whitman's 200th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Compagnia de' Colombari, an international collective of performing artists founded and directed by Karin Coonrod, presents More Or Less I Am, a music-theater piece drawn entirely from Walt Whitman's revolutionary free verse long poem, 'Song of Myself,'one of the original twelve pieces that comprise his 1855 collection Leaves of Grass. The first performance in this series, spanning multiple venues throughout the five boroughs, will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 2:30pm at Brooklyn Public Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. The event is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Compagnia de' Colombari, an international collective of performing artists founded and directed by Karin Coonrod, presents More Or Less I Am, a music-theater piece drawn entirely from Walt Whitman's revolutionary free verse long poem, 'Song of Myself,'one of the original twelve pieces that comprise his 1855 collection Leaves of Grass. The first performance in this series, spanning multiple venues throughout the five boroughs, will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 2:30pm at Brooklyn Public Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. The event is free and open to the public.
Mary Houlihan and Ian Lockwood Bring HOT TEENS to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Get sweaty with Brooklyn comedians Mary Houlihan and Ian Lockwood in their sexy stand up show/play hybrid HOT TEENS, coming to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on May 3rd.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2019
Get sweaty with Brooklyn comedians Mary Houlihan and Ian Lockwood in their sexy stand up show/play hybrid HOT TEENS, coming to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective on May 3rd.
SEX ED Comes to House Of Yes
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2019
Back by popular demand with the addition of neo-burlesque legend Julie Atlas Muz, 'Sex Ed' peeks into the sometimes complicated, often absurd journey from conception to sexual 'maturity.'
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2019
Back by popular demand with the addition of neo-burlesque legend Julie Atlas Muz, 'Sex Ed' peeks into the sometimes complicated, often absurd journey from conception to sexual 'maturity.'
Violinist, Composer & Psychotherapist Cornelius Dufallo Explores Power Of Silence At National Sawdust
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
On May 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM at National Sawdust (80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249), violinist, composer, and psychotherapist Cornelius Dufallo (ETHEL, Flux Quartet), violinist and composer Ittai Shapira, pianist and composer Emir Gams z, neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, and psychoanalyst Ruth Oscharoff will offer a provocative investigation of how composers use silence and how it affects us with Silence and Memory: An Exploration of Music, Mind and Brain.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
On May 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM at National Sawdust (80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249), violinist, composer, and psychotherapist Cornelius Dufallo (ETHEL, Flux Quartet), violinist and composer Ittai Shapira, pianist and composer Emir Gams z, neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, and psychoanalyst Ruth Oscharoff will offer a provocative investigation of how composers use silence and how it affects us with Silence and Memory: An Exploration of Music, Mind and Brain.
Moliere In The Park Announces Inaugural Season with Samira Wiley & Stew
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Moliere in the Park, presented in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, has announced its inaugural season.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Moliere in the Park, presented in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, has announced its inaugural season.
Monica Hogan Danceworks to Premiere RESILIENT PARADISE In DUMBO - One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Monica Hogan Danceworks is thrilled to debut a full length NYC production this May 18, 2019 at GK ArtsCenter in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The evening feature the premiere of RESILIENT PARADISE.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Monica Hogan Danceworks is thrilled to debut a full length NYC production this May 18, 2019 at GK ArtsCenter in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The evening feature the premiere of RESILIENT PARADISE.
Brave New World Repertory Theatre Presents Free Family Festival to Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday
by Sarah Hookey - April 24, 2019
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces Shakespeare on Stratford, a FREE family friendly birthday bash in honor of Will Shakespeare on Sunday, April 28th 2-4pm. In a h/t to Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford Upon Avon, the celebration is set to take place on Brooklyn's Stratford Road in Ditmas Park/East Flatbush.
by Sarah Hookey - April 24, 2019
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre announces Shakespeare on Stratford, a FREE family friendly birthday bash in honor of Will Shakespeare on Sunday, April 28th 2-4pm. In a h/t to Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford Upon Avon, the celebration is set to take place on Brooklyn's Stratford Road in Ditmas Park/East Flatbush.
BWW Review: Target Margin Theater's MARJANA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
by Carissa Chesanek - April 23, 2019
Marjana and the Forty Thieves debuted at Target Margin Theater's THE DOXSEE, mixing a story of drama and comedy based off those from the book, The One Thousand and One Nights.
by Carissa Chesanek - April 23, 2019
Marjana and the Forty Thieves debuted at Target Margin Theater's THE DOXSEE, mixing a story of drama and comedy based off those from the book, The One Thousand and One Nights.
The Love Show Brings 'Brooklyn Beerlesque' Back To Brooklyn Brewery
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019
The world's only curated beer and burlesque pairing, The Love Show's 'Brooklyn Beerlesque', returns to Brooklyn Brewery, where it debuted in 2012!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019
The world's only curated beer and burlesque pairing, The Love Show's 'Brooklyn Beerlesque', returns to Brooklyn Brewery, where it debuted in 2012!
Crow Theatre Company Announces Inaugural Performance - A COMMON MARTYR By Micheal Weems
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
Come witness Crow Theatre Company's inaugural performance of A Common Martyr, by Michael Weems.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
Come witness Crow Theatre Company's inaugural performance of A Common Martyr, by Michael Weems.
Aya Lana + Jess Jupiter and Lauren DiGiulio to Curate CPR's New Voices in Live Performance Series
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
CPR - Center for Performance Research announces the curators for its 2019 New Voices in Live Performance series: Aya Lana + Jess Jupiter and Lauren DiGiulio.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
CPR - Center for Performance Research announces the curators for its 2019 New Voices in Live Performance series: Aya Lana + Jess Jupiter and Lauren DiGiulio.
Only Child Aerial Theatre And Cassady Rose Bonjo Present TWOFOLD
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2019
TwoFold is a poetic world of dualities, where the ordinary and extraordinary are two sides of the same coin. Volleying between the mundane and the magical and between isolation and collectivity, four unique souls unpack and reconstruct what it means to be whole. Performed in an intimate, site-specific loft for less than 40 people per evening, TwoFold features aerial dance and acrobatics, live music, overhead projection/shadow puppetry, and a few surprises.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2019
TwoFold is a poetic world of dualities, where the ordinary and extraordinary are two sides of the same coin. Volleying between the mundane and the magical and between isolation and collectivity, four unique souls unpack and reconstruct what it means to be whole. Performed in an intimate, site-specific loft for less than 40 people per evening, TwoFold features aerial dance and acrobatics, live music, overhead projection/shadow puppetry, and a few surprises.
Treehouse Shakers Presents OLIVE & PEARL
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
Olive & Pearl, for ages 2-5 and their families, tells the story of a young girl, Olive, who is raised by her Granny, Pearl. Centered on thematic elements of home, and what a home means, young audiences are invited into a cozy and gentle world, rich with sensory experiences. The story follows Olive throughout her day, as she is affectionately taken care of by her grandmother.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
Olive & Pearl, for ages 2-5 and their families, tells the story of a young girl, Olive, who is raised by her Granny, Pearl. Centered on thematic elements of home, and what a home means, young audiences are invited into a cozy and gentle world, rich with sensory experiences. The story follows Olive throughout her day, as she is affectionately taken care of by her grandmother.
New York Thespians Hosts 10th Anniversary Festival for Teens Over Spring Break
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
This spring break offers exciting opportunities for teen theatre enthusiasts in the NYC area.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
This spring break offers exciting opportunities for teen theatre enthusiasts in the NYC area.
On Stage At Kingsborough Hosts AN EVENING WITH LORNA LUFT
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
On Stage At Kingsborough brings top notch performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with an eclectic roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming. The current season runs through May 17, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
On Stage At Kingsborough brings top notch performing arts to Southern Brooklyn, with an eclectic roster of artists spanning multiple genres including cabaret, dance, music, and family programming. The current season runs through May 17, 2019.
Ako, Kathleen Chalfant & More To Take Part In 9th Annual SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY SONNET SLAM
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
The 9th Annual Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Slam will be held Friday, April 26th from 1pm-4pm at the 9th floor Lounge at the Riverside Church Campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. The Sonnet Slam features 154 readers of all ages and abilities performing all 154 of Shakespeare's Sonnets in numerical order. The event is free to the public and is approximately 3 hours long.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
The 9th Annual Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Slam will be held Friday, April 26th from 1pm-4pm at the 9th floor Lounge at the Riverside Church Campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. The Sonnet Slam features 154 readers of all ages and abilities performing all 154 of Shakespeare's Sonnets in numerical order. The event is free to the public and is approximately 3 hours long.
Brooklyn Music School (bms) Welcomes Acclaimed Drummer, Will Calhoun to Lead Workshop
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
The Brooklyn Music School welcomes acclaimed drummer and Bronx native, Will Calhoun, to the stage on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 5 pm where he will give a master class prior to the annual drum recital by BMS students. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $5.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
The Brooklyn Music School welcomes acclaimed drummer and Bronx native, Will Calhoun, to the stage on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 5 pm where he will give a master class prior to the annual drum recital by BMS students. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $5.
First-Ever All-Female Jam Session FEMME JAM Returns To Brooklyn's C'mon Everybody
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Following their sold-out performances in January and February, the women of Femme Jam have announced a return engagement at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn, slated for April 16th at 8pm
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Following their sold-out performances in January and February, the women of Femme Jam have announced a return engagement at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn, slated for April 16th at 8pm
The Bushwick Starr Presents the 9th Annual BIG GREEN THEATER FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
The Bushwick Starr, in collaboration with Superhero Clubhouse, is proud to present BIG GREEN THEATER, a series of plays written by public school elementary students from Bushwick's PS75 and Ridgewood's PS239. Celebrating its ninth year, BIG GREEN THEATER (BGT) is an eco-playwriting program in which kids write short plays about local ecology, climate change, and environmental justice, then see their work produced professionally for public audiences. This year's students have crafted eco-plays that question and tackle some of the world's most pressing environmental issues: climate change, habitat loss, and the interconnectedness of ecosystems. The plays are performed by an ensemble of professional actors, directors, and designers using only green theater methods (recycled materials for sets and costumes, solar-powered LED lighting, paperless programming, etc). BGT is a beloved community based program celebrating environmental education, sustainability in the arts, and community enrichment.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
The Bushwick Starr, in collaboration with Superhero Clubhouse, is proud to present BIG GREEN THEATER, a series of plays written by public school elementary students from Bushwick's PS75 and Ridgewood's PS239. Celebrating its ninth year, BIG GREEN THEATER (BGT) is an eco-playwriting program in which kids write short plays about local ecology, climate change, and environmental justice, then see their work produced professionally for public audiences. This year's students have crafted eco-plays that question and tackle some of the world's most pressing environmental issues: climate change, habitat loss, and the interconnectedness of ecosystems. The plays are performed by an ensemble of professional actors, directors, and designers using only green theater methods (recycled materials for sets and costumes, solar-powered LED lighting, paperless programming, etc). BGT is a beloved community based program celebrating environmental education, sustainability in the arts, and community enrichment.
Nimbus Announces New Dance Collaborations for Spring Performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2019
Brooklyn Comedy Collective Premieres New Double feature
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
What does it look like when two men write a play for two women and vice versa? In this original double feature presentation, two guys - Thomas Frances and Justin Linville - and two girls - Kelly Cooper and Caitlin Dullea - have written plays for their counterparts to perform. This upcoming two-night run at the BCC features two new plays, Ouroboros and The Bends -a play about social media mistakes and another about a troubling relationship with a landlord, respectively.
by Sarah Hookey - April 11, 2019
What does it look like when two men write a play for two women and vice versa? In this original double feature presentation, two guys - Thomas Frances and Justin Linville - and two girls - Kelly Cooper and Caitlin Dullea - have written plays for their counterparts to perform. This upcoming two-night run at the BCC features two new plays, Ouroboros and The Bends -a play about social media mistakes and another about a troubling relationship with a landlord, respectively.
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