BWW Review: ART Examines the Value of Friendship and Esthetics at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Apr 15, 2019
What is art? What is friendship? What is the value of a piece of art? What is the value of friendship? These are just some of the questions which are put forth in Yasmina Reza's French-language play that has been translated into English by Christopher Hampton and is now in production at Blank Canvas theater.
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Opens Friday at Clague
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017
Clague Playhouse presents its 4th production of the 89th season, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley. Opening St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, and running through April 9th, 2017, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is an Irish tale about how it's never too late to take a chance on love.
Bee Advocacy Takes the Stage in BUZZ, SON OF A BEE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2017
BUZZ is a timely musical with two hearts-One, the coming together of eight diverse characters who eventually form a Company, and in so doing, a Connection, via a strange catalyst...Bees. Saving bees--one song at a time--and spreading love & laughter--that's what makes this musical sparkle
Clague Playhouse Tells an Irish Love Story with OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2017
Clague Playhouse presents its 4th production of the 89th season, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley. Opening on St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17th, and running through April 9th, 2017, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is an Irish tale about how it's never too late to take a chance on love.
Clague Playhouse Tells an Irish Love Story with OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2017
Clague Playhouse presents its 4th production of the 89th season, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley. Running March 17th through April 9th, 2017, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is an Irish tale about how it's never too late to take a chance on love.
New Generation Theater Company to Celebrate Jonathan Larson with LOUDER THAN WORDS
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 7, 2017
New Generation Theater Company brings back the works of Jonathan Larson's 'Rent' and 'tick...tick...BOOM' to New York City in a two night only performance. LOUDER THAN WORDS, a musical tribute to one of Broadway's most celebrated composers, runs on January 7th and 14th 7:00PM, at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
New Generation Theater Company to Celebrate Jonathan Larson with LOUDER THAN WORDS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016
New Generation Theater Company brings back the works of Jonathan Larson's 'Rent' and 'tick...tick...BOOM' to New York City in a two night only performance. LOUDER THAN WORDS, a musical tribute to one of Broadway's most celebrated composers, runs on January 7th and 14th 7:00PM, at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
DOWN TO HELP Benefit Show & Call to Action Coming to Ensemble Studio Theater
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 22, 2016
This Today a group of artists will gather to share song, music, rap, tap, and even a make-up tutorial, all around a common cause. With protests happening throughout the city, and a generation of millennials wondering what they can offer up, DOWN TO HELP gives people a chance to help contribute funds to the Trevor Project, the Ali Forney Center, and Planned Parenthood, all while getting to witness some incredible talent.
DOWN TO HELP Benefit Show & Call to Action Coming to Ensemble Studio Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016
This Tuesday a group of artists will gather to share song, music, rap, tap, and even a make-up tutorial, all around a common cause. With protests happening throughout the city, and a generation of millennials wondering what they can offer up, DOWN TO HELP gives people a chance to help contribute funds to the Trevor Project, the Ali Forney Center, and Planned Parenthood, all while getting to witness some incredible talent.
The Metropolitan Room Presents Chris D'Amico in HAVE YOU TRIED YOGA?
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 17, 2016
New York new-comer Chris D'Amico is making his solo debut at the Metropolitan Room--and he's decided bring all of his friends. Featuring an eclectic mix of Broadway, folk, and pop melodies from such artists as John Mayer, Ingrid Michaelson, and Jack Garratt, D'Amico offers a sincere and self-deprecating deconstruction of how struggle forces us to grow, and what it really takes to become more flexible.
The Metropolitan Room Presents Chris D'Amico in HAVE YOU TRIED YOGA?
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2016
New York new-comer Chris D'Amico is making his solo debut at the Metropolitan Room--and he's decided bring all of his friends. Featuring an eclectic mix of Broadway, folk, and pop melodies from such artists as John Mayer, Ingrid Michaelson, and Jack Garratt, D'Amico offers a sincere and self-deprecating deconstruction of how struggle forces us to grow, and what it really takes to become more flexible.
BWW Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Doesn't Close the Deal at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Aug 8, 2016
David Mamet, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and author of Glengarry Glen Ross, a play which is now on stage at Blank Canvas, is noted for his unique style of writing dialogue. Dubbed 'Mamet speak,' his vocal tone centers on precisely crafted street-smart narrative style. His characters talk 'real.' They sound like the way people from the geographical area and societal level from which they come would really speak. This is not 'speech for a play,' it is actual people speaking, with vocalized pauses ('ums,' 'you know,' and 'things like that.'
Vampingo Productions to Present BUZZ...SON OF A BEE at the Metropolitan Room on 4/16
by Louisa Brady - Mar 13, 2016
Vampingo Productions has announced that it will present a condensed (75-minute) presentation of Buzz...Son of a Bee, a new musical comedy spotlighting the actor's life - featuring a book by Andrew Johns, lyrics by Ariana Johns and music by Darryl Curry. The show will take place on April 16th at 9:30pm at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St, NYC 10010, Tickets are $15, w/a 2 beverage minimum. http://www.metropolitanroom.com
Vampingo Productions to Present Backer Presentations of New Musical BUZZ, SON OF A BEE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015
Vampingo Productions has announced that it will present two special backers presentations of Buzz…Son Of A Bee, a new musical comedy spotlighting the actor's life - featuring a book by Andrew Johns, Lyrics by Ariana Johns and music by Darryl Curry. Both presentations will take place at the Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street) on Monday, November 2nd at 2PM & 7PM. Tickets are free. http://www.buzzsonofabee.com