Punk Rock 2014 - Articles Page 16

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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LIAM BAILEY Drops New Single 'On My Mind;' Album 'Definitely Now' Out 8/19
by Sarah Bellet - Aug 5, 2014


UK soul/rock singer Liam Bailey will release his debut album Definitely Now, via Flying Buddha/Sony Masterworks on August 19th 2014.

Puddles, Natasha Diggs, Marty Stuart, Our Lady J and More Set for This Week at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances, August 5 - 17, 2014. Scroll down for details!

THE PICTURE OF JOHN GRAY Comes to the Old Red Lion, Now thru Aug 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2014


The Picture of John Gray will play the The Old Red Lion Theatre, 418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ, from today 5th - Saturday 30th August 2014, 7.30pm. Press Night: Friday 8th August 2014, 7.15pm.

Paul Collins' New Single 'I Need My Rock N' Roll!' Premieres; New LP Out 9/9
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2014


Paul Collins is a guy who's been around the block. He was one of the progenitors of the early power-pop movement in the '70s in not one, but three influential bands of that era -

Ben Frost to Bring 'A U R O R A' to St. Paul's Amsterdam Bar & Hall, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


"Best Independent Producer" Kate Nordstrum and "Best New Venue for Classical Music" Amsterdam Bar & Hall (Star Tribune, Best of Minnesota 2014) team to bring Reykjavik-based electronic musician and composer Ben Frost to Saint Paul on the heels of his recently released, acclaimed album A U R O R A, out now on Mute / Bedroom Community. Already a critics' favorite, A U R O R A has been featured heavily in the "Albums of the Year (So Far)" lists and is described by The Wire as "Frost's most fully realized work to date." Resident Advisor called A U R O R A "the darkest and most powerful recording of his career."

4:48 PSYCHOSIS, Kneehigh's TRISTAN & YSEULT, Wooster's CRY, TROJANS! and More Set for 2014-15 at St. Ann's Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014


While construction continues and St. Ann's works to raise the final $2 million of its $30 million capital campaign, the organization will present a stellar final season in its temporary home at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO. It kicks off this October when TR Warszawa and director Grzegorz Jarzyna return for the American Premiere of their internationally acclaimed production of Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychosis, which St. Ann's Founder / Artistic Director Susan Feldman has wanted to bring to New York since she first saw it in February 2004 -- the same year St. Ann's presented the American Premiere of the original Royal Court production of Kane's play. St. Ann's Warehouse also announced the following season highlights today: Emma Rice and Kneehigh, The Wooster Group, the Slovenian choral group Carmina Slovenica, and The Tiger Lillies.

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER Announce 'Rock Out With Your Socks Out' 2015 North American Tour!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014


Pop punk sensations 5 Seconds of Summer announced today their massive 2015 Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour in support of their Billboard chart-topping, self-titled debut album.

Karsh Kale, Puddles Pity Party, John Early, Natasha Diggs and More Play Joe's Pub, Now thru 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, today, July 30 - August 10, 2014. Details below!

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from IF I STAY to Be Released 8/19
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014


WaterTower Music today announced the August 19, 2014 release of the soundtrack to New Line Cinema's and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' drama 'If I Stay,' based on Gayle Forman's New York Times best-selling novel.

Karsh Kale, Puddles Pity Party, John Early, Natasha Diggs and More to Play Joe's Pub, 7/30-8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2014


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, July 30 - August 10, 2014. Details below!

La MaMa Announces 2014-15 Season, Includes New Works by La Bute, Peggy Shaw, and a Trio of Environmental TEMPESTS
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 27, 2014


La MaMa - the world-renowned theatre complex located on East 4th Street in New York City's East Village - will begin its 53rd year this fall with a timely-themed season entitled "LA MAMA EARTH," featuring works that raise awareness of world ecology and social justice both locally and globally.

Heather Graham, Gia Crovatin, Callie Thorne, and Frederick Weller Set to Star in Neil LaBute's THE MONEY SHOT at MCC
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2014


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) just announced that film star Heather Graham, Gia Crovatin, Golden Globe nominee Callie Thorne, and Frederick Weller will star in the world premiere of MCC Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's new play, The Money Shot, directed by Terry Kinney. Performances for The Money Shot begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on September 4, 2014. An official opening is set for September 22, 2014and it is currently scheduled through October 12, 2014. Tickets are now on sale. For info, please visit www.mcctheater.org.

Little Dragon, Baauer, Kimbra & More Join 2014 Life is Beautiful Festival Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2014


Life is Beautiful Festival continues to stun music lovers with unexpected additions to its genre-spanning music lineup. Just announced as part of the three-day music, food, art and learning festival in Downtown Las Vegas on October 24 – 26 are electro-pop group Little Dragon, mega-DJ Baauer, songstress Kimbra, Nahko and Medicine for the People, breakout band Echosmith, and experimental indie rock group Bear Hands.

Schoolboy Q, Rise Against and More Set for PETERPALOOZA III at Best Buy Theater, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2014


The Best Buy Theater just announced 'PeterPalooza III', featuring ScHoolboy Q, Action Bronson, and Danny Brown on Wednesday, July 23 as well as punk rock band Rise Against with Touche Amore and Radkey on Friday, September 26. Scroll down for more details!

37th Bay Area Playwrights Festival Runs Now thru 7/27 at Thick House Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2014


The Playwrights Foundation has announced the selections for the 37th Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF) that will take place today, July 18-27, 2014 at the Thick House Theater in San Francisco.

Documentary SOUND AND CHAOS: THE STORY OF BC STUDIO Makes US Premiere Tonight at Anthology Film Archives
by Movies News Desk - Jul 17, 2014


'SOUND AND CHAOS: THE STORY OF BC STUDIO', the documentary celebrating Martin Bisi's legendary Gowanus recording studio, makes its U.S. premiere today, July 17, 2014 at NYC's Anthology Film Archives.

Nassau County to Host Candlelight Vigil, Memorial for Tommy Ramone Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014


Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr., together with radio station WLIR, will host a candlelight vigil and memorial tribute to New York punk-rock legend Tommy Ramone and his band, the Ramones, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM at Malibu beach club in Lido Beach, NY. The Ramones, who thrilled audiences around the world for decades with their unique musical style and lyrics, were named to Rolling Stone magazine's '100 Greatest Artists of All Time.'

The SUPERSUCKERS Announce U.S. Tour in Support of New Album
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 15, 2014


The “Greatest Rock n' Roll Band in the World's” ninth studio album is a blistering return to their punk rock roots.

THE PICTURE OF JOHN GRAY Comes to the Old Red Lion, Aug 5-30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2014


The Picture of John Gray will play the The Old Red Lion Theatre, 418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ, from Tuesday 5th - Saturday 30th August 2014, 7.30pm. Press Night: Friday 8th August 2014, 7.15pm.

Hard Rock Live Celebrates One Year of Rocking the Vegas Strip with a Special Benefit Concert by The English Beat Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2014


Tonight, July 11, 2014, Hard Rock Cafe is set to celebrate one year of its renamed intimate music venue Hard Rock Live with a special benefit concert honoring the lives of the victims of the June 8 tragedy. All the money raised by the $10 ticket will go directly to help the families of officers Alyn Beck, Igor Soldo and Joseph Wilcox.

MPAC to Host ROCK OF THE 80s, 8/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2014


MPAC goes retro with a blast of 80s rock Thursday, August 7 at 8 pm. Rock of the 80s features The Romantics ('What I Like About You'), The Smithereens ('A Girl Like You'), Marshall Crenshaw ('Someday, Someway') and Tommy Tutone ('867-5309/Jenny'). Tickets are $39-69.

AGAINST ME! Comes to Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, 8/22
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 3, 2014


ABOUT AGAINST ME!: Fronted by Laura Jane Grace, AM!'s much-anticipated latest offering, "Transgender Dysphoria Blues", was released January 2014. The title of their sixth album offers a direct nod to news that shocked fans and shook up the rock world when it was dropped-Grace is a transitioning transgender person.

RIOT GRRRL SAVES THE WORLD Wins Encore Award, One More Performance Added
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 3, 2014


The company that brought last year's award-winning It's Important to Leave, As Well, returned for its 3rd year at the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June with a World Premiere play tackling love, friendship, punk rock and the End of Days! Check below for photos of the production!

Canada's Largest Outdoor Music Event, FESTIVAL D'ETE DE QUEBEC, Kicks Off 2014 Edition Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014


The 47th Festival d'ete de Quebec-Canada's largest outdoor music event and one of North America's most important summer celebrations-will present some 1,000 artists from today, July 3 to 13 in historically picturesque Quebec City. The Festival will offer more than 300 performances in 10 unique indoor and outdoor venues over the course of 11 days, from intimate blues to after-hours electro shows to rock and pop superstars on North America's biggest outdoor stage-the Bell stage, on the Plains of Abraham.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Announces BASSNECTAR Live, 11/5
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 27, 2014


Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas announces BASSNECTAR live at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 2014. Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale June 28 at 9am PST. General Admission tickets are $35 plus applicable service charges. Ages 18+ with ID welcome. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketfly.com or vegas.brooklynbowl.com or at 877-987-6487.

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Punk Rock - 2014 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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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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