Continuing its tradition of presenting innovative and cutting-edge works, Lisa Steindler, Artistic Director of Z Space announces the world premiere of Hundred Days, a folk rock odyssey conceived and composed by The Bengsons.
Lisa Steindler, Artistic Director of Z Space announced a collaboration between the world premiere of Hundred Days, a folk rock odyssey, and San Francisco's popular Noise Pop Festival. The Thursday, February 27 preview has been designated as a special performance to be included in the Noise Pop Festival lineup. Conceived and created by up-and-coming duo The Bengsons, Hundred Days redefines the concert as well as the musical theater experience. As part of San Francisco's favorite indie music, arts and film festival, the preview on February 27 comes days before the show's world premiere on Saturday, March 1. Hundred Days runs through April 6, 2014 at Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco).
Lisa Steindler, Artistic Director of Z Space announces the full cast for the world premiere of Hundred Days, a folk rock odyssey conceived and created by The Bengsons. Produced by Z Space, piece by piece productions and Encore Theatre Company, Hundred Days tells the fierce, triumphant story of a young couple who falls in love, only to have their time together cut short by illness. To fully capture the most of their final 100 days together, the couple decides to live the next three months as though they were six decades as they imagine the life they would share together. Redefining the concert as well as the musical theater experience, this project resonates with the Z Space mission to experiment, re-invent and stretch boundaries. Directed by Obie Award winner, Anne Kauffman, Hundred Days presents a touching journey about love, loss, and life, leaving audiences wondering how they might spend their last hundred days. Hundred Days runs February 20 - April 6, 2014 at Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco). Press night is Saturday, March 1, 2014. Tickets (starting at $10) are on sale now and may be purchased online at zspace.org and by phone at 866.811.4111.
Night Fires, Theatre Group Ltd.'s much-loved winter solstice celebration returns to Town Hall Theater this weekend, beginning December 20. The annual event weaves together texts, music and dance from many cultures to create something new and wondrous every year.
Continuing its tradition of presenting innovative and cutting-edge works, Lisa Steindler, Artistic Director of Z Space announces the world premiere of Hundred Days, a folk rock odyssey conceived and composed by The Bengsons.
This year's edition takes a musical journey to the lands of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Greece, Tahiti, Cuba, Russia, Mongolia, Sephardic Spain, Sweden, Bosnia and elsewhere. It tells a tale of a young woman and her journey into the dark earth, a tale of the cycling seasons.
The Satori Group in collaboration with The Bengsons, a New York City based musical duo, will be debuting work from their new piece The Land Is Always Known at On The Boards' Northwest New Works Festival tonight, June 15 and tomorrow, June 16.
The Satori Group in collaboration with The Bengsons, a New York City based musical duo, will be debuting work from their new piece The Land Is Always Known at On The Boards' Northwest New Works Festival June 15-16.
Night Fires, a celebration of the winter solstice, has been delighting and moving audiences for over thirty years with its blend of magic, mystery, marvelous music and soaring storytelling language. Ardent fans speak of it as inspiration and food for dreams in the long winter nights to come. This year's performances tell a tale of Story itself as it weaves together traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Mongolia, Finland, Cape Verde, the Caucasus, the Maori of New Zealand and the Americas.
Night Fires, a celebration of the winter solstice, has been delighting and moving audiences for over thirty years with its blend of magic, mystery, marvelous music and soaring storytelling language. Ardent fans speak of it as inspiration and food for dreams in the long winter nights to come. This year's performances tell a tale of Story itself as it weaves together traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Mongolia, Finland, Cape Verde, the Caucasus, the Maori of New Zealand and the Americas.
Mega-belter Amy Lynn and her brassy band, The Gunshow, return to DROM tonight, September 14th. Joining them will be acclaimed indie-soul-folk duo The Bengsons. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.
Mega-belter Amy Lynn and her brassy band, The Gunshow, return to DROM on Friday, September 14th. Joining them will be acclaimed indie-soul-folk duo The Bengsons. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.
At the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, husband and wife duo The Bengsons, participated in a workshop as part of FringeDevelopment. Other artists participating in the Festival joined The Bengsons to rehearse and present selections of their new folk-opera, Hundred Days. Know Theatre of Cincinnati is excited to announce that The Bengsons will be returning to Cincinnati and will present an early showing of music from this new work. Performances will occur at Know Theatre of Cincinnati tonight, August 12, 2012 at 8pm.
At the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, husband and wife duo The Bengsons, participated in a workshop as part of FringeDevelopment. Other artists participating in the Festival joined The Bengsons to rehearse and present selections of their new folk-opera, Hundred Days. Know Theatre of Cincinnati is excited to announce that The Bengsons will be returning to Cincinnati and will present an early showing of music from this new work. Performances will occur at Know Theatre of Cincinnati on August 10 & 12, 2012 at 8pm.
At the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, husband and wife duo The Bengsons, participated in a workshop as part of FringeDevelopment. Other artists participating in the Festival joined The Bengsons to rehearse and present selections of their new folk-opera, Hundred Days. Know Theatre of Cincinnati is excited to announce that The Bengsons will be returning to Cincinnati and will present an early showing of music from this new work. Performances will occur at Know Theatre of Cincinnati on August 10 & 12, 2012 at 8pm.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is proud to announce The 2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. The 7th annual festival is scheduled to kick-off June 1st with CityBeat's official Fringe Kick-off Party. The festival will continue through June 12th with 29 productions and more than 170 artists.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is proud to announce The 2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. The 7th annual festival is scheduled to kick-off June 1st with CityBeat's official Fringe Kick-off Party. The festival will continue through June 12th with 29 productions and more than 170 artists.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is proud to announce The 2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. The 7th annual festival is scheduled to kick-off June 1st with CityBeat's official Fringe Kick-off Party. The festival will continue through June 12th with 29 productions and more than 170 artists.
The Lounge at Dixon Place is now open and serving classic, artisanal cocktails along with a wide array of exciting, eclectic music including cabaret, soulful Bluegrass, and a weekly Circuit Bending party on Wednesdays. Most of our music events are FREE and our lounge is a fun and cozy spot to meet anytime before a DP show or a night on the town.
The Lounge at Dixon Place is now open and serving classic, artisanal cocktails along with a wide array of exciting, eclectic music including cabaret, soulful Bluegrass, and a weekly Circuit Bending party on Wednesdays. Most of our music events are FREE and our lounge is a fun and cozy spot to meet anytime before a DP show or a night on the town.