Punk Rock 2014 - Articles Page 3

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

Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts) New York, NY 10014

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."

Punk Rock - 2014 - Off-Broadway Cast

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SPUTNIK SWEETHEART, Max Wilkinson's UNION and More Set For Arcola Theatre's Summer/Autumn 2023 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, has announced their new season.

Mark Ruffalo To Join IS MY MICROPHONE ON? Director Nick Browne In Post-Show Talkback
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023


Director Nick J. Browne and the Center at West Park are set to premier the new play with music Is My Microphone On? from May 26-June 3, 2023.

Heart Attack Man Unleashes 'Freak Of Nature'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023


The wait is over for Freak Of Nature, the highly anticipated new album from punk rock band Heart Attack Man. Produced by Lil Aaron, the album features recent singles “Like A Kennedy”, “Stick Up”, and title track “Freak Of Nature”. Fans can learn more about the making of the album in Heart Attack Man’s brand new short film, “Rigged The Room”.

Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023


Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova Supra.

BLISS STREET New Indie Rock Musical Extends One Week To May 20
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


'Bliss Street,' a new musical recounting a significant chapter of New York's iconic 70s Rock & Roll history, is extending it's run by one week, through May 20, 2023.

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

New Nerdy Musical BOOM, HEADSHOT! A GREEK TRAGEDY is Coming to Hollywood Fringe in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


Boom, Headshot! A Geek Tragedy will have its world premiere on June 10th at Hollywood Fringe 2023, with book and lyrics by Scout Storey and original music by Nick Morgan.

First Single From David T. Little's BLACK LODGE 'My Childhood' Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023


'My Childhood,' the first single from composer David T. Little's modern opera Black Lodge, is available now from Cantaloupe Music on all digital services.

Heart Attack Man Takes A Shot In 'Like A Kennedy'
by Michael Major - May 4, 2023


Punk rock band Heart Attack Man have shared their new single “Like A Kennedy”, an emotional track structured around anxious guitars. Tickets across the country are selling fast, with Chicago already upgrading to a bigger room due to demand.

Lightning Rod Theater to Present WE GOT YOUR SIX in June
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023


Lightning Rod Theater will premier its latest production, We Got Your Six, at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, story by Shawn Dickens, Rob Rain, Matt Stevens, Anonymous and Paul Hoan Zeidler, written and directed by Paul Hoan Zeidler. We Got Your Six, is the sixth Hollywood Fringe production that Lightning Rod Theater has presented, opening Sunday, June 4th at 5pm at Asylum.

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For HEAD OVER HEELS
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its San Diego-premiere of Head Over Heels, a musical based upon “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney, with songs by the iconic 80's all-girl rock band, The Go-Go's. 

Cast Confirmed For the London Return of Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


Bad Victims, written and performed, by award-wining Joanna Pickering, and directed by Erica Gould (world premiers of Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck) confirms its cast and returns to stage at The Courtyard Theatre, London with three more special dates on April 26th, 27th and 28th.

Crooks & Nannies Share New Single '3am'
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023


They followed it up with a cover of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers’ “Islands In The Stream” earlier this month and are back with the raging emo-meets-disco single “3am” now. The new track, a fan favorite off of their cassette release, is full of skronking sax, Final Fantasy synths, chimes, and an unrelenting disco-inspired beat.

Heart Attack Man Unleashes 'Stick Up'
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023


Starting on May 25th, Heart Attack Man will be bringing their new music on the road for the Freak Of Na-Tour. The six week run features Arm’s Length, Super American, and Photocopy. It includes stops in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, LA, and more, before wrapping up with two sold out hometown shows in Cleveland.

Olivia Jean Shares New Track 'Raving Ghost'
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2023


Featuring backing from such top musicians as My Morning Jacket keyboardist Bo Koster, Jellyfish co-founder Roger Joseph Manning Jr, and drummers Carla Azar (T-Bone Burnett, Nikki Lane) and Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs, The Afghan Whigs), songs such as the serpentine title track and a frenetic cover of Enya’s classic “Orinoco Flow.'

Gary Clark Jr Will Perform at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in August
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023


Gary Clark Jr.  is coming  to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $21 until April 13th while supplies last.

BLISS STREET Recounts NY's 70's Rock & Roll History At Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023


'Bliss Street' is a new musical recounting a significant chapter of New York's iconic 70's Rock & Roll history.  It documents the life and legacy of Paul Sub, who founded and ran a succession of New York music clubs in the 1970's.

Counting Crows Will Perform with Special Guest Dashboard Confessional as Part of Atlantic Union Bank After Hours
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023


World-renowned rock band Counting Crows  is bringing their Banshee Season Tour  to the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 with special guest Dashboard Confessional as part of Atlantic Union Bank After Hours.

Counting Crows Bring BANSHEE SEASON Tour With Special Guest Dashboard Confessional, July 18
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2023


After performing to sold-out crowds worldwide on the Butter Miracle Tour over the last two years, today, world-renowned rock band COUNTING CROWS has announced their return to the US in 2023 with the BANSHEE SEASON TOUR.

The Menzingers Share Bright New Single 'Bad Actors'
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2023


Revered Pennsylvania punk rock band The Menzingers share an upbeat new single, “Bad Actors.” Chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles as part of the official ‘Eagles Gameday Series Soundtrack’, the song was played in stadium and was also featured on the team’s socials leading up to the Super Bowl, further cementing the band’s hometown roots.

OZ Arts Presents Ukrainian Folk-Punk Quartet DakhaBrakha Exactly One Year After Devastating Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023


Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville has announced the defiant and beautiful voices of Ukrainian ensemble DakhaBrakha will take the OZ Arts stage on February 25, 2023 - one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

World Music Institute Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023


WMI celebrates its 38th year in NYC with sixteen performances featuring artists from over a dozen countries.

VIDEO: Straightline Release Video For 'Earth Defenders' Off Latest Album 'Keep Your Cool'
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2023


Munich, Germany's Straightline have dropped a video for 'Earth Defenders' off their latest album 'Keep Your Cool.' After more than 2 years in pandemic hell production, Straightline returned with 'Keep Your Cool,' an album filled with their signature metal-infused thrash skate punk. Watch the new music video now!

GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT Extends Through August 21 at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022


Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company has announced that the regional premiere of the 2009 punk rock opera, “Green Day's American Idiot” will be extending thru August 21 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. 

Beverly Crusher Shares 'Gimmie the Power' Single
by Michael Major - Aug 5, 2022


Seattle punk rock band Beverly Crusher have announced a new album, Waste of Waves. The band has shared a new single off the record, 'Gimmie the Power,' a high-amplitude guitar-led track that could get a crowd moving within its first 30 seconds. As with their past releases, this single exhibits the group’s effortlessly infectious punk-rock flair.

Punk Rock FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Punk Rock have there been?
Punk Rock has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has Punk Rock been nominated for?
Punk Rock has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for Simon Stephens, Direction at the Obie Awards for Trip Cullman, and Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Japhy Weideman.
What awards has Punk Rock won?
"Punk Rock" has won the following awards: Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards, Direction for Simon Stephens at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Lighting Design for Japhy Weideman at The Lortels.

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