'Bash'd' Recognized as Official Gay Pride Event

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman are proud to present that BASH'd, the acclaimed Gay Rap Opera was just recognized by Heritage of Pride, the organizers of Gay Pride events in June in New York City, as an official Pride Event of 2008. The Off-Broadway premiere will begin performances June 12th at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) with Opening Night set for Monday, June 23rd.  BASH'd was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.  

BASH'd, the winner of a 2008 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding NY Theater, was named Outstanding Musical of the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival, Patron's Pick Award winner and Now Magazine's 'Pick Of The Fringe' at the 2007 Toronto Fringe Festival.  It also received the 2007 Sterling Award for Outstanding Independent Production.  Variety declared BASH'd! is "ready for a transfer! One of the Festival's most potent and artistically satisfying!" Toronto Star heralded BASH'd as "brilliant! A show you don't dare miss!" Backstage acclaimed BASH'd! as one of the top "Performances to Remember" in NYC for 2007 and Gay City News honored BASH'd! with an "Aggie Award" for Best Live Performance of 2007 (10 awards were given out, other recipients included Mary J. Blige and Usher!).

BASH'd chronicles the tale of Jack and Dillon; two star-crossed lovers who must cope with the reality of hatred when one is brutally beaten. It is told entirely through rap, spoken word and poetry, turning the often-homophobic musical genre on its ear. Even though the topic is serious, the musical is high energy, irreverent, and provocative.

Performances will be Monday at 8 PM, Thursday at 8 PM, Friday at 7:30 and 10 PM, Saturday at 8 PM.  Tickets will be $25 - $55 and may be purchased at www.thezipperfactory.com or by calling 212/352-3101. The Zipper Factory Theater is located at 336 West 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues). Enjoy dinner before or after the show at the new restaurant, the Zipper Factory Tavern, available Monday until 11pm, Friday and Saturday to midnight and Sunday to 8pm. For dining reservations, call 212/695-4600.

For more information, visit WWW.BASHDTHEMUSICAL.COM.

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