Punk Rock 2014 - Articles Page 8

Run Time:
One hour and 45 minutes, no intermission
Opened: November 17, 2014
Closing: December 14, 2014

Punk Rock - 2014 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Inspired by playwright Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Harper Regan) own experiences as a teacher, Punk Rock is an honest and unnerving chronicle of contemporary adolescence at the breaking point. Punk Rock is inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which Stephens believes "left its scar over the beginning of the 21st century."

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Punk Rock - 2014 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Bryant Park's Emerging Music Festival to Feature Maybird, Space Captain and More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


Returning for its third year, Bryant Park Presents' Emerging Music Festival (EMF) features a strong roster of on-the-rise indie rock, pop and folk bands, performing on one of the biggest stages of their career.

Steep Theatre Announces Seventeenth Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017


Steep Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the programming for its upcoming 17th season, which continues the company's tradition of presenting bold plays from today's most exciting playwrights, brought to life by fearlessly honest ensembles and visionary directors.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Starring Ryan Bowie, Returns Friday to the Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


In 2014, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH changed Roxy Regional Theatre Executive Director Ryan Bowie's life as a performer and a person.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Starring Ryan Bowie, Returns Friday to the Roxy Regional Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2017


In 2014, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH changed Roxy Regional Theatre Executive Director Ryan Bowie's life as a performer and a person.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Release New Album 'Murder of the Universe'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2017


Melbourne septet King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - who play a heady combination of psychedelia, prog rock, freakbeat, jazz, heavy metal and Krautrock at a breathless punk pace - have released their new artificial intelligence controlled LP Murder of the Universe today.

Karl Hyde and Matthew Herbert Release Collaborative Album for FATHERLAND at Manchester International Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017


Fatherland (Original Music from the Stage Show) is a collection of recordings by Underworld's Karl Hyde and producer/artist Matthew Herbert. The songs are based on extracts from the script for Fatherland, a play conceived and written in collaboration by Karl, playwright Simon Stephens (Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Punk Rock) and Frantic Assembly's Scott Graham. Premiering at Manchester International Festival this July.

Rancid Release Video for New Song 'Telegraph Avenue'
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017


Rancid has shared another new song and video today, this time for the band's political anthem “Telegraph Avenue”.

VIDEO: Blondie Performs New Song 'Long Time' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, iconic punk rock band Blondie performed 'Long Time' off their new album 'Pollinator,' out now. Watch the appearance below!

Punk Rock Cabaret Performer Billy Hough to Star in AMADEUS at Provincetown Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


Notorious punk rock/cabaret performer Billy Hough will now get back to exercising his thespian talents when he performs the lead role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Provincetown Theater's new production of "Amadeus" in Provincetown, MA, running May 24th through June 11th.

Doc 'n Roll Film Festival Comes to Hull this Week
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


Doc´n Roll Film Festival, the UK´s acclaimed music documentary festival, brings its rich and innovative programming to Hull this week, working with Hull Independent Cinema and supported by the BFI.

Rancid Announce New Album 'Trouble Maker' on Hellcat/Epitaph
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2017


Rancid have announced their brand new album Trouble Maker, to be released on June 9th via Hellcat/Epitaph Records.

HEDWIG Creator's New Show THIS AIN'T NO DISCO to Bring Drifters & Dreamers to Atlantic Theater Company's 2017-18 Season; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2017-18 season productions and one Atlantic for Kids production.

ONE FLEW WEST + MY BODY SINGS ELECTRIC Comes to Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2017


Formed in the Summer of 2010 in the small town of Longmont, Colorado, ONE FLEW WEST has grown from a high school garage band into a full-scale rock machine storming up and down the front range. Now based in Denver, the four-piece has made a lasting mark on the local music scene and look to make that mark on the national scene in the near future. Uniquely combining rock and roll with various aspects of folk, pop and punk rock, there are few bands out there that sound like One Flew West making it difficult to fill in the cliche definition of, "They sound like so-and-so". The band has been recognized by numerous Colorado-based radio stations and publications as a soon-to-break-out artist.

The National Theatre Announces 2017 Tour Dates for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2017


The National Theatre today announced dates and venues for the 2017 tour of its multi-award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling book by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott.  

Photo Flash: Teen Nihilism Erupts in L.A. Premiere of PUNK ROCK by Simon Stephens
by Julie Musbach - Mar 25, 2017


What happens when kids have the world at their feet, and its weight on their shoulders? Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the Los Angeles premiere of Punk Rock, a ferociously funny, complex and unnerving play by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) that peels back the layers of teen angst for a deeper look at what might make one of them snap. Lisa Jamesdirects for a March 25 opening at the Odyssey Theatre.

Billy Hough's SCREAM ALONG WITH BILLY: RADICAL DAYS Debuts April 16th at Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2017


Notorious punk rock/cabaret performer Billy Hough will debut his latest "Scream Along With Billy" presentation at Joe's Pub at 425 Lafayette Street in Manhattan on Sunday, April 16th at 9:30pm. The new show, "Scream Along With Billy: Radical Days' will feature Billy Hough and Susan Goldberg returning to Joe's Pub with a 'guide to surviving' these impossible times.

Belgium's BRUTUS Announce New Single 'Drive' | Debut album Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


Belgium's heavy atmospheric three-piece BRUTUS have revealed 'Drive', the colossal second single from their forthcoming debut album 'Burst', due for release via Hassle Records this February 24th.

Royal Court Theatre Announces New Play BODIES, Tickets Sales for B and VICTORY CONDITION, and Extra Shows for NUCLEAR WAR
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2017


Vivienne Franzmann returns to the Royal Court Theatre with BODIES, directed by Jude Christian premiering in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Wednesday 05 July 2017 - Saturday 12 August 2017.

Teen Nihilism Erupts in L.A. Premiere of Fierce, Funny PUNK ROCK by Simon Stephens
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2017


What happens when kids have the world at their feet, and its weight on their shoulders? Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the Los Angeles premiere of Punk Rock, a ferociously funny, complex and unnerving play by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) that peels back the layers of teen angst for a deeper look at what might make one of them snap. Lisa James directs for a March 25 opening at the Odyssey Theatre.

Helen Simard Tributes Iggy Pop with IDIOT at La Chapelle
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


With this new creation, choreographer Helen Simard continues her tribute to the musician Iggy Pop and the unique way he creates.

FANCY NANCY Comes to Life as a Musical on the Segal Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2017


The Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society is heading back to the Segal Centre with a production of Fancy Nancy The Musical with book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo and music and lyrics by Danny Abosch. Based on the best-selling children's book of the same name, Fancy Nancy The Musical had an acclaimed Off-Broadway run from 2012-2014, and is currently touring the United States. The Montreal premiere will be playing on the Segal Mainstage from February 26 to March 5, 2017 and is perfect for girls and boys as young as three years old.

Belgium's BRUTUS Announce New Single 'Drive' | Debut album Out 2/24
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 1, 2017


Belgium's heavy atmospheric three-piece BRUTUS have revealed 'Drive', the colossal second single from their forthcoming debut album 'Burst', due for release via Hassle Records this February 24th.

GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT: La prima punk opera in Italia debutta a Novara
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017


Dopo Broadway e Londra, nel 2017 arriva finalmente in Italia "Green Day's American Idiot", il musical scritto da Billie Joe Armstrong, con le musiche dei Green Day.

Rave Reviews for Ken Thomson's Restless with Ashley Bathgate & Karl Larson
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2016


Composer and Bang on a Can All-Stars member Ken Thomson released his latest album Restless (Cantaloupe Music/Naxos) on October 28, 2016.

Ana Popovic, Laura Jane Grace and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton ('A Thousand Miles'), blues guitar player/singer Ana Popovic, country music musician Rodney Crowell and more.

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Punk Rock - 2014 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Simon Stephens
2015 Obie Awards Direction Trip Cullman
2015 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Will Pullen
2015 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Japhy Weideman

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