Tonight, December 7th Shakina Nayfack will present her debut performance of ONE WOMAN SHOW: A Work in Progress, a solo act tracing thirty-three eccentric years in a male body, featuring new takes on showtune standards and new songs by composers Joe Iconis, Julianne Wick Davis, Sam Salmond, and Nikko Benson.
Coming up this week at Joe's Pub: Night of a Thousand Genders, Sky-Pony, Creative Time, Ben Allison Band, CMA Songwriters, Marta Gomez, Sultans of String, Never Sleep Alone, Lri McKenna, Champagne Jerry, Shakina Nayfack, Reverend Billy, Cristin Milioti and Justin Sayre. Details below!
On December 7th Shakina Nayfack will present her debut performance of ONE WOMAN SHOW: A Work in Progress, a solo act tracing thirty-three eccentric years in a male body, featuring new takes on showtune standards and new songs by composers Joe Iconis, Julianne Wick Davis, Sam Salmond, and Nikko Benson. This funny, scandalous, and moving evening provides a new window into the modern transgender experience, and will also help raise money for Shakina's transition. The benefit show, (also a birthday party), celebrates the launch of Shakina's 'KickStartHer' campaign to raise money for her gender confirmation surgery.
'Come party with some of Broadway's best as we drink, sing and celebrate what makes us the weirdos we all are! It's an immersive night of new rock 'n roll theater tunes, games, stories and an OPEN BAR! Uncool: the Party promises to be a night you won't forget... unless you really utilize that open bar. '
The Show Goes On Productions (TSGO) presents another theatrical concert in its ROCK TONIC Series, tonight September 30th, 2013. HERE IN THE DARK, written and performed by Ashkon Davaran, directed by Shakina Nayfack, will be at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32ndStreet, at Park Avenue. Doors and kitchen open at 9:30. Tickets are $15 and available at www.ShowGoesOnProductions.com, 646-380-8749.
On Wednesday, September 25th at 11:30 pm, WRITER'S BLOCK is back at 54 Below (254 West 54th Street). Hosted by Joe Iconis (The Black Suits at Center Theatre Group, Joe Iconis and Family at 54 Below), WRITERS BLOCK features fresh, new work by some of the New York's most talented up-and-coming songwriters of contemporary musical theatre and beyond. The September 25th event features new work by Broadway veteran Annie Golden (Hair, Assassins, Orange is the New Black), Mighty Kate (Kate Pfaffl from War Horse - Broadway), Eli Bolin (Volleygirls, Sesame Street, Found), and more. Want to perform your own original work at 54 Below? Join us on Wednesday for the chance to sign up for one of the open-mic slots!
The Show Goes On Productions (TSGO) will present another theatrical concert in its ROCK TONIC Series, September 30th, 2013. HERE IN THE DARK, written and performed by ASHKON, directed by SHAKINA NAYFACK, will be at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32ndStreet, at Park Avenue. Doors and kitchen open at 9:30.
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced plans to augment its diverse programming with a varied new series of in-house productions including a new interview series, a new musicals-in-concert series (following-up on the success of the club's wildly successful High Fidelity in Concertevent), and a program for new composers. The venue will continue to present its popular Sondheim Unplugged series featuring some of Broadway's brightest stars sharing performances and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their favorite Sondheim musicals.
Ars Nova has released the schedule for its ANT Fest for the week of June 10-15. These events are all part of ANT Fest, their annual All New Talent Festival
Ars Nova has released the schedule for its ANT Fest for the week of June 10-15. These events are all part of ANT Fest, their annual All New Talent Festival
Ars Nova announces the lineup for its 6th Annual ANT Fest. This year's festival of All New Talent runs from today, June 3 - 29, featuring fresh new work from some of New York's most exciting emerging artists. From trapeze thrillers to hip-hop basketball musicals, 2013's ANT Fest heats up Ars Nova this summer with four weeks of comedy, music, theater and a fusion of all three you won't see anywhere else.
Prospect Theater Company (Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director / Melissa Huber, Managing Director) will present eight new musical shorts by some of NYC's most exciting emerging musical theater writers, the result of work created in the company's 6th annual musical theater lab.
On February 6th, 'Debutante Ball' featured 10 young performers making their New York stage debut at the Laurie Beechman theatre, singing brand new songs by Landon Braverman & Derek P. Hassler, Maggie Kate Coleman & Julia Meinwald, Joey Contreras, Rob DelGaudio & Kaley McMahon, Kyle Ewalt & Michael Ian Walker, Mishaela Faucher & Jason Michael Snow, Paul Fujimoto, David Levinson, Michael Mott & Zoe Samuel, Alexander Sage Oyen, Bradford Proctor, Alex Rubin & Mark Sanderlin, Sam Salmond, Zack Zadek.
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. 'Once Upon A Time In New York City' is a concert series about the people who have changed THEM. After a sold-out first edition, the series returned to Joe's Pub yesterday, February 3, and you can check out highlights below!
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. 'Once Upon A Time In New York City' is a concert series about the people who have changed THEM. After a sold-out first edition, the series returned to Joe's Pub yesterday, February 3, and BroadwayWorld brings you complete concert coverage below!
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. 'Once Upon A Time In New York City' is a concert series about the people who have changed THEM. After a sold-out first edition, the series returns to Joe's Pub today, February 3 at 7pm.
On February 6th, 'Debutante Ball' will feature 10 young performers will be making their New York stage debut at the Laurie Beechman theatre, singing brand new songs by some of the hottest up-and-coming composers. It's an evening about firsts and new experiences.
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. 'Once Upon A Time In New York City' is a concert series about the people who have changed THEM. After a sold-out first edition, the series returns to Joe's Pub on Sunday February 3 at 7pm.
The Most Christmassy Christmas Morning, a Christmas Benefit with tunes by Sam Salmond, Jenny Stafford, Alana Jacoby, will be presented on Wednesday, December 19 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Show time is 9:30pm. All proceeds will go to TOYS FOR TOTS.
Stand Alone: Songs About and Written By Losers, an evening of new songs by Sam Salmond, was presented last night, November 12 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. BroadwayWorld wa sthere for teh festivities and you can check out coverage below!
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