Elizabeth Barkan

Elizabeth Barkan’s BIKE SHOP THE MUSICAL to be Presented Off-Broadway This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Elizabeth Barkan’s Bike Shop The Musical, with book and lyrics by Barkan and Caroline Murphy, will be presented Off-Broadway at Theater for the New City.

Theater For the New City Will Host Memorial For Composer Joseph Vernon Banks
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

On March 16 at 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Avenue (at East Tenth Street), will celebrate the life of Joseph Vernon Banks, the long-time composer of its Street Theater productions, who died of cancer at age 62 on November 11, 2023. 

BIKE SHOP Opens Tonight at Theater for the New City
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2015

Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, The Musical starring Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer starting at TNC's Cino Theater tonight, September 11th, and running thru September 27th. The libretto is by Elizabeth Barkan with lyrics by Caroline Murphy and music by Youn-Young Park. Gerry Deiffenbach is Musical Director.

BIKE SHOP Opens 9/11 at Theater for the New City
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015

Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, The Musical starring Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer starting at TNC's Cino Theater September 11th and running thru September 27th. The libretto is by Elizabeth Barkan with lyrics by Caroline Murphy and music by Youn-Young Park. Gerry Deiffenbach is Musical Director.

BIKE SHOP Musical to Debut at Theater for the New City This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015

Theater for the New City presents BIKE SHOP, A New Musical, created by Elizabeth Barkan and directed by Gretchen Cryer, running September 11th through September 27th, 2015.

BIKE SHOP Now Playing at Theater For The New City Through 7/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2014

BIKE SHOP is the story of a Brooklyn bicycle store circa 1993 and its owner, Bobby, an exuberant bike mechanic who runs a shop that was first opened by her grandmother in 1936. Two years after a tragic bike accident, Bobby tries to get back on her bike and get her own life in gear.

Theater for the New City Presents Three Shows Throughout June
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 1, 2014

This month, we are pleased to present two new shows opening here at TNC. First, 'The story of Yu-Huan' a Drama in two acts, written and directed by Joanna Chan. 'L'Amfiparnaso' By Western Wind Ensemble. and Theater for the new city would like to welcome back'Bike Shop' written by Elizabeth Barken and Directed by Gretchen Cryer.

Theater For The New City's BIKE SHOP Closes
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2012

Theater For The New City presenta Bike Shop.

Theater For The New City Presents BIKE SHOP 3/9-18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012

Theater For The New City is set to present Bike Shop.

Theater For The New City Presents BIKE SHOP 3/9-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2012

Theater For The New City is set to present Bike Shop.