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Last Chance To See NIMBUS At BAM!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2018

Nimbus Dance Works returns to the Brooklyn Academy of Music: BAM Fisher, April 21-22, 2018 featuring the World Premiere of Samuel Pott's Esther, an edgy interpretation of the complex First Testament heroine, Esther, whose rise to power entangles themes of feminism, tribalism, and seduction. Esther is performed with live music by the fiercely adventurous Brooklyn Indie-Rock band, Sky-Pony, led by Tony-nominated lead singer Lauren Worsham (Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee) and musician/writer Kyle Jarrow (Obie Award winner). Nimbus also presents World Premieres by Darshan Singh Bhuller (former Artistic Director of London's Phoenix Dance Theater and choreographer of Mapping, acclaimed work from recent Nimbus seasons), and Vernard Gilmore (renowned dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater).

Sky-Pony to Appear in World Premiere Dance Work at BAM
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018

Cult-hit Brooklyn band Sky-Pony is led by the husband-and-wife team of Obie winning writer Kyle Jarrow (bookwriter of Broadway's SpongeBob SquarePants, also creator of the new CW television series Valor) and Tony nominated actress-singer Lauren Worsham (Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder).

Sky-Pony Partners With Dance Company Fpr BAM World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018

Cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony have been called 'indie-pop aces' (New York Times) and 'a beautiful mash-up of music, choreography, costumes, projections and drama' (Village Voice). They're known for collaborations that blur the lines between rock concert and performance art - in the past they've collaborated with circus artists, burlesque performers, monologists, even a fortune teller - as well as creating the original theater piece The Wildness at Ars Nova in 2016 (nominated for a Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical).

Sky-Pony Comes to Rockwood Music Hall with Special Guests from COME FROM AWAY and THE BAND'S VISIT
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2018

Cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony are known for their themed live shows: 'a beautiful mash-up of music, choreography, costumes, projections and drama' (Village Voice). On Sunday March 18 they'll serve up their latest themed concert, titled Rites of Spring, at NYC's Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2. Expect a healthy dose of their lush, lyrical, cheeky indie-pop -- ringing in spring with a program of songs about lust, love and rebirth. 

Sky-Pony Perform Songs of Lust, Love & Rebirth at Rockwood Music Hall
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2018

Cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony are known for their themed live shows: 'a beautiful mash-up of music, choreography, costumes, projections and drama' (Village Voice). On Sunday March 18 they'll serve up their latest themed concert, titled 'Rites of Spring', at NYC's Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2. Expect a healthy dose of their lush, lyrical, cheeky indie-pop -- welcoming springtime with a program of songs about lust, love and rebirth. 

Cult Hit Theatrical Rockers Sky-Pony Comes to Mercury Lounge
by Julie Musbach - Nov 4, 2017

On Sunday November 12, cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony will gallop onto stage at NYC's Mercury Lounge.

Theatrical Rockers Sky-Pony to Play Mercury Lounge This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017

On Sunday November 12, cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony will gallop onto stage at NYC's Mercury Lounge.

Photo Flash: Laguna Playhouse Continues Season with A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Julie Musbach - Aug 20, 2017

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the second show in the Laguna Playhouse 2017-2018 and 97th season with the Tony nominated rock and roll musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, in Association with the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol of JAM, Inc., with musical direction by Todd Olson and written and directed by Randy Johnson.

Laguna Playhouse presents A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017

Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the second show in the Laguna Playhouse 2017-2018 and 97th season with the Tony nominated rock and roll musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, in Association with the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol of JAM, Inc., with musical direction by Todd Olson and written and directed by Randy Johnson.

BWW Review: HIT HER WITH THE SKATES at Hamilton Stage is an Exciting New Musical
by Marina Kennedy - May 23, 2017

The new musical, Hit Her with the Skates, is thrilling audiences from the first minute to the last. It is everything a musical should be with a fascinating story, inventive staging, an excellent score, and a top-notch cast. This show is having its pre-New York developmental production at Hamilton Stage (UCPAC, Rahway) through Sunday May 26th.

The New Musical HIT HER WITH THE SKATES Opens This Weekend at Rahway's Hamilton Stages
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017

The new musical, Hit Her with the Skates, by Christine Rea & Rick Briskin, directed by Michael Schiralli with musical direction by Brandon Ethridge and choreography by Gina Ventura, will get a pre-New York developmental production at Hamilton Stage (UCPAC, Rahway, NJ) from May 12 - 27, 2017.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.hhwts.com.

BWW Interview: Amy Toporek of HIT HER WITH THE SKATES at Hamilton Stage
by Leigh Scheps - May 16, 2017

The new musical, Hit Her with the Skates, by Christine Rea & Rick Briskin, directed by Michael Schiralli with musical direction by Brandon Ethridge and choreography by Gina Ventura, opened last weekend at Hamilton Stage (UCPAC, Rahway, NJ) from May 12 - 27, 2017. BroadwayWorld's Leigh Scheps talks with star, Amy Toporek, about her involvement with the show since inception plus what it's like performing on stage with Broadway's John Treacy Egan.

BWW Interview: Christine Rea of HIT HER WITH THE SKATES at UCPAC 5/12 to 5/27
by Marina Kennedy - May 1, 2017

Broadwayworld.com interviewed Christine Rea, the writer of the new musical, 'Hit Her With The Skates.' The show will be performed at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage from May 12th to May 27th.

Theatrical Band SKY-PONY to Bring New Songs to National Sawdust for NYFOS Next Series
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017

NYFOS Next at New York Festival of Song-concludes its season Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at National Sawdust with a theatrical evening from Lauren Worsham, Kyle Jarrow, and Sky-Pony.

New Musical HIT HER WITH THE SKATES Sets Pre-New York Run in Rahway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017

The new musical, Hit Her with the Skates, by Christine Rea & Rick Briskin, directed by Michael Schiralli with musical direction by Brandon Ethridge and choreography by Gina Ventura, will get a pre-New York developmental production at Hamilton Stage (UCPAC, Rahway, NJ) from May 12 - 27, 2017.

Sky-Pony Blowout Show to Benefit NYCLU This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2017

This Today, January 28, Sky-Pony hits the stage at Manhattan's Sheen Center for a big blowout show, with proceeds to benefit the NYCLU.

Sky-Pony Blowout Show to Benefit NYCLU This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2017

This Saturday, January 28, Sky-Pony hits the stage at Manhattan's Sheen Center for a big blowout show, with proceeds to benefit the NYCLU.

PeiJu Chien-Pott and Live Music by Sky-Pony Highlight ESTHER Final Showcase
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2017

Nimbus presents ESTHER, an edgy interpretation of the First Testament tale of gender, power, and seduction, with full glam-rock/high-concept verve. Currently in development with Brooklyn-based indie rock band Sky-Pony (w/Tony-nominated & Drama Desk Award-winning singer Lauren Worsham), ESTHER creates crossover appeal between rock and concert dance, high-brow and low-brow, and resonates deeply in today's turbulent context.

Indie Pop Aces Sky-Pony to Hit the Stage at The Sheen Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016

On Saturday January 28, cult-hit Brooklyn rockers Sky-Pony will hit the stage at The Sheen Center as part of its Convergences series.

Costumed Rockers Sky-Pony to Present Halloween Show at Rockwood Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2016

On Sunday October 30, NYC's favorite costumed rockers Sky-Pony will present a Halloween extravaganza at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2.