Lineup Revealed For 2024 Marxfest
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024
The lineup has been revealed for the 2024 edition of Marxfest, the comedy festival taking place in New York City this May, celebrating the Marx Brothers. The festival kicks off on May 17, and continues through May 26.
Trav S.D. to Observe 400th Anniversary Of The First Thanksgiving With THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021
2021 marks the 400th anniversary of what is traditionally known as The First Thanksgiving, now known to many as The Day of Mourning. To observe the occasion, Trav S.D. will be presenting key portions of his work The Pilgrim's Progress, a monologue mixing humor, history, memoir, poetry, performance art, world events and even a little Shakespeare.
The Civilians Announce Paul Swan Salons With Penny Arcade, Josef Astor, And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2019
The Civilians, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson and Managing Director Margaret Moll, is proud to announce a series of lively and engaging post-show salons that will follow select performances of Claire Kiechel's Paul Swan is Dead and Gone. Luminaries from the world of arts and letters will speak on various themes relevant to Paul Swan's life and work including his residency in the Carnegie Hall studios, queer performance, and mid-century ideas of camps.
The Brick Theater Presents THE FESTIVAL OF LIES
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018
Truth is an illusion. Experience is subjective. And proof is in the eye of the beholder. We at The Brick believe only what we feel like believing and likely not even that. All news is fake news. Except for the news that proves my point. Join us for performances and art works full of hot takes, half-truths and exaggerations for you to believe, ignore and distrust at your pleasure. All spectators will receive ten million dollars.
Political Farce CANT Begins Tonight at The Brick Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2016
The Brick Theater, Inc. and Gemini CollisionWorks present CANT, a new play by Ian W. Hill and Gemini CollisionWorks, written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill and assisted by Berit Johnson.
Peculiar Works presents ANDROBOROS: VILLAIN OF THE STATE
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 24, 2016
Peculiar Works Project announces a new site-specific, political farce: Androboros: Villain of the State, a 1-hour adaptation of America's first play in celebration of its 300th Anniversary. In this contemporary staging - in an actual boxing ring - characters inspired by today's political leaders will metaphorically slug it out just days before Americans go to vote. This is a rare opportunity to see an American first in a unique sett ng during an extraordinary election season - right for theater lovers and politics haters!