Playwright Ishmael Reed uses satire to explore aspects of American culture and history overlooked by others. His "The Slave Who Loved Caviar" is a theatrical Investigation into the relationship between Jean-Michel Basquiat and the art world, challenging the notion that Basquiat was merely Andy Warhols "mascot." The take-no-prisoners satire digs into the exploitation of Basquiat by art world vampires. Directed by Reed's frequent collaborator, Carla Blank, it's the latest work for the stage by the man The New Yorker called "Americas most fearless satirist."WHERE AND WHEN:December 23, 2021 to January 9, 2022Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave.Presented by Theater for the New CityThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 PM; Sundays at 3:00 PM (Yes, there will be performances Xmas Eve & Day and New Year's Eve & Day.)Runs 2 hours including intermission.Tickets $15.00. Box office (212) 254-1109, www.theaterforthenewcity.net
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Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (9/30 - 12/30) | |
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Down Once More
Teatro Latea (12/15 - 12/21) | |
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A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Hampton Theatre Company (12/12 - 12/14) | |
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Dance, Edita, Dance!
The Factory Series @ The Chain Theatre (12/12 - 12/14) OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
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Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies
Triad Theater (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
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A Marble Christmas Concert: Everlasting Joy, Narrated by Simon Jones
Marble Collegiate Church (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Mixed Emotions by Richard Baer
South Shore Theatre (1/9 - 1/9) | |
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Stéphane Wrembel's Django a Gogo
Symphony Space (5/15 - 5/15) | |
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Dream of Kings
Teatro Sea (12/13 - 1/5) | |
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Fireside’s Haunted Holiday Spectacular II: On Ice!
The Slipper Room (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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The New School Presents Mannes Orchestra Fall 2025: Sexson & Stravinsky
John L. Tishman Auditorium (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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