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New York Jazz Maverick Johnny Butler Announces Third Album 'The Sunbather'

The follow-up to 2020’s ‘Thirteen Dances’, the NYC saxophonist, technologist, dancer and composer will release a new album. Comprising 11 songs of his pioneering brand of cosmic jazz, Butler delivers a concept album of maverick instrumentals tied together by a cryptic central protagonist known only as ‘The Sunbather’. As Butler explains: 

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS, and More Take Home 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards; Full List!

The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 and we have the full list of winners and nominees!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s POTUS. With COVID safety in mind, rather than having one host and multiple presenters, this year the Awards will be handed out by a few Host/Presenter pairs on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

Ars Nova Extends Heather Christian's ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS

Ars Nova is extending the world premiere commission of Oratorio for Living Things to May 15. Composed by Obie Award-winner and 2015 & 2016 Ars Nova resident artist Heather Christian and directed by Obie Award-winner Lee Sunday Evans, the event fuses music and theater, surrounding the audience with 18 virtuosic singers and instrumentalists.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Line-up For Week Two Of The NEW WORK SERIES

Emerging Artists Theatre has announced the line-up for the second week of their bi-annual New Work Series. The three-week festival runs March 21 to April 10 and showcases new musicals, dance pieces, solo shows and plays. Over 50 productions will be presented.

Photos: HOLDTIGHT Presents the World Premiere of Immersive WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?

Experimental dance theater company HOLDTIGHT will present the World Premiere of WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?  though October 2 at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre.

HOLDTIGHT to Present the World Premiere of WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?

Experimental dance theater company HOLDTIGHT will present the World Premiere of WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING? beginning September 15 at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre.

Technodramatists Announces the Premiere of 'AliBi' - A Reality-Bending Livestream Theatre Experience

AliBi will be performed and streamed live from the Gene Frankel Theatre in downtown Manhattan and will be shot entirely on ipads using Technodramatists' proprietary performance apps, weARlive and Absolute Motion.

VIDEO: Watch Shaina Taub, Johnny Butler, and Peter Shane on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with Shaina Taub and Peter Shane.

VIDEO: HAMILTON-inspired Rap Aims To Get Out The Vote

A Grammy-winning musician and a constitutional law professor have teamed up to create a get-out-the-vote rap inspired by the musical Hamilton.

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Coming to Fox Theatre Tonight

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre tonight, September 11th, 2015. Tickets are on sale July 10th for $12 advanced or $15 day of show. 

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Coming to Fox Theatre, 9/11

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre on Friday, September 11th, 2015. Tickets are on sale July 10th for $12 advanced or $15 day of show. 

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Play the Fox Theatre Tonight

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre tonight, February 24th, 2015.

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds to Play the Fox Theatre, 2/24

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015.

Roulette Kicks Off Composer/Choreographer Series Tonight

Roulette presents the 'Composers/Choreographer' Series, part of the acclaimed DANCERoulette. The series is designed to highlight uniquely talented artists collaborating within movement, sound, spatial design, visual cacophony, choreography, improvisation, ephemerality, and theatrical re-imagining. Performances will run from October 29 - 31st. Full details below!

Roulette to Kick Off Composer/Choreographer Series, 10/29

Roulette presents the 'Composers/Choreographer' Series, part of the acclaimed DANCERoulette. The series is designed to highlight uniquely talented artists collaborating within movement, sound, spatial design, visual cacophony, choreography, improvisation, ephemerality, and theatrical re-imagining. Performances will run from October 29 - 31st. Full details below!

Aztec Economy presents 'Hot Noir' at Brooklyn Fireproof, 6/4-6

Huh_20010101 Aztec Economy presents 'Hot Noir' at Brooklyn Fireproof (119 Ingraham Street, Bushwick) from June 4th to the 6th. The Aztec Economy partners with the Addtract Consortium for three days of music, mayhem and merriment as part of the 4th Annual Bushwick Open Studios Festival. More detailed information can be found at the website: www.newyorkisdead.net

Aztec Economy presents 'Hot Noir' at Brooklyn Fireproof, 6/4-6

Huh_20010101 Aztec Economy presents 'Hot Noir' at Brooklyn Fireproof (119 Ingraham Street, Bushwick) from June 4th to the 6th. The Aztec Economy partners with the Addtract Consortium for three days of music, mayhem and merriment as part of the 4th Annual Bushwick Open Studios Festival. More detailed information can be found at the website: www.newyorkisdead.net

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