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Review - Thoughts on Jesse Helms & The Wisdom of Crowds
by Kristin Salaky - Jul 5, 2008


I don't take pleasure in anybody's death; not even the death of someone who trampled on the rights of free speech in order to prevent funding for art that he considered to be obscene. I'm sure he felt he was doing the right thing for the country I have no reason to doubt he loved.

The Flea Extendes Moses' LOVE/STORIES Thru 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2009


The Flea Theater will extend its critically acclaimed World Premiere production of Itamar Moses' LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT), a collection of five short new plays. Moses is the author of The Four of Us, Bach at Leipzig, Back Back Back and Celebrity Row, a playwright whose sensibility is the perfect match for The Bats, The Flea's resident company of emerging artists. Originally scheduled to close March 9, the production has been extended for 3 more weeks, through March 30.

ARTS FOR ALL CABARET: A Benefit For In-Need Children To Take Place At The Flea Theater 4/26 And 4/27
by Reynard Loki - Mar 25, 2009


Join Arts for All, Inc. at the renowned Flea Theater, located at 41 White Street, between Broadway and Church Street, on Sunday, April 26th, and Monday, April 27th, at 7:00pm, to benefit New York?s in-need youth.

LOVE/STORIES Gets 2nd Extension At The Flea Through 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2009


The Flea Theater has announced a 2nd extension its wildly popular and critically acclaimed World Premiere production of Itamar Moses' LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT. Moses is the author of The Four of Us, Bach at Leipzig, Back Back Back and Celebrity Row, a playwright whose sensibility has proven to be a perfect match for The Bats, The Flea's resident company of emerging artists. The production, which began performances on January 29, has been extended for an additional 4 weeks. The new closing date is now April 25.

Swados' KASPER HAUSER Opens at The Flea 2/28
by Eddie Varley - Feb 28, 2009


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of KASPAR HAUSER: a foundling's opera, a music-theater piece by Tony-nominee and Obie-winner Elizabeth Swados and Erin Courtney of 13P. Commissioned by The Flea in 2006, the piece marks Swados return to The Flea, where she previously wrote, composed and directed the long-running hit JABU. Performances of KASPAR HAUSER begin previews on February 13th, with opening night set for February 28th.

The Flea Extendes Moses' LOVE/STORIES Thru 3/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2009


The Flea Theater will extend its critically acclaimed World Premiere production of Itamar Moses' LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT), a collection of five short new plays. Moses is the author of The Four of Us, Bach at Leipzig, Back Back Back and Celebrity Row, a playwright whose sensibility is the perfect match for The Bats, The Flea's resident company of emerging artists. Originally scheduled to close March 9, the production has been extended for 3 more weeks, through March 30.

The Flea Theater Presents Elizabeth Swados' KASPER HAUSER
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2009


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of KASPAR HAUSER: a foundling's opera, a music-theater piece by Tony-nominee and Obie-winner Elizabeth Swados and Erin Courtney of 13P. Commissioned by The Flea in 2006, the piece marks Swados return to The Flea, where she previously wrote, composed and directed the long-running hit JABU. Performances of KASPAR HAUSER begin previews on February 13th, with opening night set for February 28th.

'WAITING FOR THE SHOW' Opens At WOW Cafe Theater 1/17/09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2009


Tender Thread Productions and WOW Cafe Theater will present previews of playwright/director Theresa Diamond's Ridiculous play WAITING FOR THE SHOW at WOW Caf? Theatre (59 E4th St.), an Obie-winning women's theater collective, in NYC's East Village on Thursday, January 8, 2009. The official opening will be on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

The Flea Theater Presents Elizabeth Swados' KASPER HAUSER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2009


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of KASPAR HAUSER: a foundling's opera, a music-theater piece by Tony-nominee and Obie-winner Elizabeth Swados and Erin Courtney of 13P. Commissioned by The Flea in 2006, the piece marks Swados return to The Flea, where she previously wrote, composed and directed the long-running hit JABU. Performances of KASPAR HAUSER begin previews on February 13th, with opening night set for February 28th.

'WAITING FOR THE SHOW' Opens At WOW Cafe Theater 1/17/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2008


Tender Thread Productions and WOW Cafe Theater will present previews of playwright/director Theresa Diamond's Ridiculous play WAITING FOR THE SHOW at WOW Caf? Theatre (59 E4th St.), an Obie-winning women's theater collective, in NYC's East Village on Thursday, January 8, 2009. The official opening will be on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

The Flea Premieres Moses' LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT) 1/29-2/16
by Eddie Varley - Dec 11, 2008


The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of Itamar Moses' LOVE/STORIES (OR BUT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT), a collection of five short new plays. Moses is the author of The Four of Us, Bach at Leipzig, Back Back Back and Celebrity Row, a playwright whose sensibility is the perfect match for The Bats, The Flea's resident company of emerging artists. Performances begin previews on January 29 with opening night slated for Monday, February 16.

The Flea Theater to Present Revival of 'CATO'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008


The Flea Theater presents a limited engagement revival of CATO, by famed English essayist Joseph Addison, beginnig October 10th. Written in 1712, the play was one of the most popular English plays of that period. T

The Flea Premieres 'The Footage' Starting 10/23
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008


The Flea Theater announces the World Premiere of THE FOOTAGE. Written by Joshua Scher and directed by Claudia Zelevansky, previews of this online gaming drama begin October 23 with opening night scheduled for Saturday, November 8.

De Shields and Cathey Star in the Flea's Revival of 'Cato'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 11, 2008


The Flea Theater presents a limited engagement revival of CATO, by famed English essayist Joseph Addison, beginnig October 10th. Written in 1712, the play was one of the most popular English plays of that period.

Finley To Perform 'Make Love' At Cutting Room 9/10,11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2008


Internationally acclaimed performance artist KAREN FINLEY honors the 7th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center with an encore engagement of her critically acclaimed piece MAKE LOVE.

Finley To Perform 'Make Love' At Cutting Room 9/10,11
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 15, 2008


Internationally acclaimed performance artist KAREN FINLEY honors the 7th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center with an encore engagement of her critically acclaimed piece MAKE LOVE.

Ryness, Howard and More Added To Joe's Pub August Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 15, 2008


Joe's Pub has announced some additions to their August and September lineup of performances:

The Flea Announces Fall Season
by Victoria Myers - Aug 1, 2008


Jim Simpson, Artistic Director, and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director, are pleased to announce the Fall 2008 Flea Theater season:

Neal Medlyn's 'Unpronounceable Symbol' Starts 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


Neal Medlyn's Unpronounceable Symbol is Neal Medlyn's fourth and largest to date pop song tragic-comedic extravaganza.

Neal Medlyn's 'Unpronounceable Symbol' Starts 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008


Neal Medlyn's Unpronounceable Symbol is Neal Medlyn's fourth and largest to date pop song tragic-comedic extravaganza.

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