For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre-and often shocking-artifacts. Since becoming the focus of SCIENCE's hit series, ODDITIES, the Big Apple's epicenter of the eccentric has become pop culture's Mecca of the macabre.
This season of ODDITIES turns up the volume for eleven ridiculously entertaining episodes that redefine the notion of "freak chic." The merchandise has never been more memorable, with notable highlights including a two-headed pig, a mummified "member," an occupied coffin, a prostate warmer, and a preserved heart full of bullet holes. However, at Obscura, the people are even more eccentric than the products.
This season of ODDITIES turns up the volume for eleven ridiculously entertaining episodes that redefine the notion of "freak chic." The merchandise has never been more memorable, with notable highlights including a two-headed pig, a mummified "member," an occupied coffin, a prostate warmer, and a preserved heart full of bullet holes. However, at Obscura, the people are even more eccentric than the products.
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BWW Reviews: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at Arena Stage - A Journey Like None Other
by Christine Kowal - April 16, 2012
Who would think to deem Eugene O'Neill as one of the original forefathers of reality television? But perhaps we should - to add it to his long list of artistic achievements as one of the great playwrights of our time. Especially in the context of Long Day's Journey Into Night, one of O'Neill's brill...
by Christine Kowal - April 16, 2012
Who would think to deem Eugene O'Neill as one of the original forefathers of reality television? But perhaps we should - to add it to his long list of artistic achievements as one of the great playwrights of our time. Especially in the context of Long Day's Journey Into Night, one of O'Neill's brill...
THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN Among Slate of SCIENCE's 2012-2013 Programming
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2012
On the heels of the most successful year and quarter in network history, SCIENCE takes a bold step toward the future by unveiling its 2012-2013 Upfront slate in New York today. The network, which broke ratings records in 2011, continued its momentum by posting its most-watched first quarter ever in ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2012
On the heels of the most successful year and quarter in network history, SCIENCE takes a bold step toward the future by unveiling its 2012-2013 Upfront slate in New York today. The network, which broke ratings records in 2011, continued its momentum by posting its most-watched first quarter ever in ...
National Geographic Channel Announces New Series BID & DESTROY
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2012
National Geographic Channel today announced the start of production on the new series BID & DESTROY from Leftfield Pictures, the producers of Pawn Stars....
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2012
National Geographic Channel today announced the start of production on the new series BID & DESTROY from Leftfield Pictures, the producers of Pawn Stars....
BWW Reviews: Sisterly Squabbling in THIRDS Turns Surprisingly Sweet
by Amanda Mashack - March 12, 2012
For being billed as "a hilarious new comedy," Heiress Production's play Thirds by Jacob M. Appel and adapted by Kevin Brewer misses the mark, but still provides an entertaining night at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (now through March 18). Despite the stock characters, it is more than just simple laugh...
by Amanda Mashack - March 12, 2012
For being billed as "a hilarious new comedy," Heiress Production's play Thirds by Jacob M. Appel and adapted by Kevin Brewer misses the mark, but still provides an entertaining night at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (now through March 18). Despite the stock characters, it is more than just simple laugh...
Review - Hot Lunch Apostles & Gotham Burlesque
by Ben Peltz - March 10, 2012
Sidney Goldfarb's Hot Lunch Apostles might have been quite the shocker when The Talking Band's original production, with its run-down carnival setting that has strippers trying to spice up business by presenting religious tableaus, premiered at La MaMa in 1983. But if director Paul Zimet's spirite...
by Ben Peltz - March 10, 2012
Sidney Goldfarb's Hot Lunch Apostles might have been quite the shocker when The Talking Band's original production, with its run-down carnival setting that has strippers trying to spice up business by presenting religious tableaus, premiered at La MaMa in 1983. But if director Paul Zimet's spirite...
A & E's STORAGE WARS TEXAS to Return 3/6
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2012
STORAGE WARS: TEXAS returns to A&E with ten all-new back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 6 at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT. The series premiered in December 2011 to a record-breaking 4.1 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 25-54, making it the most-watched original series launch in A&E's history...
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2012
STORAGE WARS: TEXAS returns to A&E with ten all-new back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 6 at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT. The series premiered in December 2011 to a record-breaking 4.1 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 25-54, making it the most-watched original series launch in A&E's history...
Musical Theatre West to Close Season with SPAMALOT, 6/29-7/15
by Harmony Wheeler - March 05, 2012
Musical Theatre West announces that it will close its 59th consecutive season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT. MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT will preview on June 29, have a June 30 opening night and will run an additional 12 performances through July 15, 2012. It will be ...
by Harmony Wheeler - March 05, 2012
Musical Theatre West announces that it will close its 59th consecutive season with the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT. MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT will preview on June 29, have a June 30 opening night and will run an additional 12 performances through July 15, 2012. It will be ...
A & E's STORAGE WARS TEXAS to Return 3/6
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2012
STORAGE WARS: TEXAS returns to A&E with ten all-new back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 6 at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT. The series premiered in December 2011 to a record-breaking 4.1 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 25-54, making it the most-watched original series launch in A&E's history...
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2012
STORAGE WARS: TEXAS returns to A&E with ten all-new back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 6 at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT. The series premiered in December 2011 to a record-breaking 4.1 million total viewers and 2.1 million adults 25-54, making it the most-watched original series launch in A&E's history...
Kristin Kreuk Among Stars to Appear in Upcoming Network Pilots
by Caryn Robbins - February 17, 2012
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by Caryn Robbins - February 17, 2012
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Oddities Returns For Third Season
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2011
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by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2011
For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre - and often shocking - artifacts...
Oddities Returns For Third Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 07, 2011
For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre - and often shocking - artifacts...
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 07, 2011
For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre - and often shocking - artifacts...
B Street Theatre Announces Holiday Season Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 10, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its winter play selections for the Mainstage, B-3, & Family Series....
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 10, 2011
The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its winter play selections for the Mainstage, B-3, & Family Series....
Philipsburg Manor Presents Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2011
Rollicking bands of pirates will be swashbuckling through Sleepy Hollow at Philipsburg Manor's brand-new July Fourth weekend festival, "Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow."...
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2011
Rollicking bands of pirates will be swashbuckling through Sleepy Hollow at Philipsburg Manor's brand-new July Fourth weekend festival, "Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow."...
Philipsburg Manor Presents Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 13, 2011
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by Gabrielle Sierra - June 13, 2011
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May Events Set For 82nd St Barnes & Noble
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2011
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by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2011
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May Events Set For 82nd St Barnes & Noble
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2011
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by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2011
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Musical Theatre West Announces 59th Season Of Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 17, 2011
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director/Producer of Musical Theatre West, are proud to announce the 2011-2012 season at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach....
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 17, 2011
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director/Producer of Musical Theatre West, are proud to announce the 2011-2012 season at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach....
NewFilmmakers Presents Impotent 1/5/11
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2011
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by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2011
The NewFilmmakers NY Series screens at Anthology Film Archives on the Lower East Side at 32 Second Avenue & 2nd Street. NewFilmmakers LA screens in the Stanley Kramer Theater at the Sunset Gower Studio....
Cramp-us Festivities at Bedlam NYC, 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
The Anti-Claus Brings Holiday Debauchery to Bedlam 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
The Anti-Claus Brings Holiday Debauchery to Bedlam 12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
Cramp-us Festivities at Bedlam NYC, 12/5
by Lauren Wolman - November 14, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
by Lauren Wolman - November 14, 2010
On Sunday, December 5, you're invited to enjoy season's beatings at Cramp-us: Sex 'n' Lux 'n' Rock&Roll with Tigger!, The Lady Aye, World Famous Bob, Bambi the Mermaid, The Flying Fox, Creamy Stevens, and Beelezebabe along with DJ Laura Rebel Angel and Dr. Erik Purkhiser, MD (aka, The Human Fly) as ...
Review - If It Only Even Runs A Minute 3: The World Belongs To The Young
by Ben Peltz - September 12, 2010
After reading far too many obituaries claiming, while not exactly mourning, the death of the Broadway musical, insisting that the art form can only be revived by injections of the kind of music that appeals to today's young audiences, I decided to take a night off from cabarets and piano bars a coup...
by Ben Peltz - September 12, 2010
After reading far too many obituaries claiming, while not exactly mourning, the death of the Broadway musical, insisting that the art form can only be revived by injections of the kind of music that appeals to today's young audiences, I decided to take a night off from cabarets and piano bars a coup...
Wayside Theatre Intern Cabaret Showcase Scheduled for 7/2
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2010
With the continued success of its production of Shenandoah, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar....
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2010
With the continued success of its production of Shenandoah, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar....
Wayside Theatre Intern Cabaret Showcase Scheduled for 7/1-2
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2010
With the continued success of its production of Shenandoah, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar....
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2010
With the continued success of its production of Shenandoah, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar....
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