The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips Revival 2015

Opened: February 20, 2015
Closing: March 13, 2015

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The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips uses an interactive rock-cabaret-variety show format - with several circus acts thrown in for good measure - to explore the past, present and future of downtown performance artist Kenyon Phillips. Kenyon says his inspiration for the project came from a desire "to take the traditional one-man show idea of 'here's my life story,' and throw a grenade in it."

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Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Mackenzie Shivers' Feinstein's/54 Below Debut SHIVERS & STRINGS: THE UNKINDNESS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Mackenzie Shivers in “Shivers & Strings: The Unkindness” on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30pm. Alongside a string quartet and upright bass, recording artist and composer Mackenzie Shivers performs songs from her critically acclaimed 2019 release The Unkindness, an album that stands like a powerful army with resilient soldiers on the battle lines fighting against the “unkindness” that appears in the world.

Mackenzie Shivers To Premiere 'The Canyon' Music Video At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2020


Singer-songwriter and recording artist Mackenzie Shivers will premiere the music video for a?oeThe Canyona?? at her FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW debut on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30PM. This special screening will be part of her show a?oeShivers & Strings: The Unkindness,a?? a concert featuring the songs from her critically acclaimed 2019 release The Unkindness, an album that stands like a powerful army with resilient soldiers on the battle lines fighting against the a?oeunkindnessa?? that appears in the world. 

Jess Clinton and Georgia Sackler Join SHIVERS & STRINGS: THE UNKINDNESS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020


Celebrated singer/songwriters and performers Jess Clinton (Unisex Salon) and Georgia Sackler (Pillars of New York) will join as a special guests in Mackenzie Shivers' FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW debut 'Shivers & Strings: The Unkindness,' playing for one night only at the famed Broadway supper club on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30PM.

Kenyon Phillips Joins SHIVERS & STRINGS: THE UNKINDNESS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020


Singer, songwriter, and performance artist Kenyon Phillips (Unisex Salon, The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips) will join as a special guest in Mackenzie Shivers' FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW debut 'Shivers & Strings: The Unkindness,' playing for one night only at the famed Broadway supper club on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30PM.

Marti Gould Cummings to Appear at Therapy, Feinstein's/54 Below, and More This Holiday Season
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 27, 2016


Showman Marti Gould Cummings, known for his inventive blend of drag, comedy and vocal performance, will be making numerous appearances throughout Manhattan for the remainder of the year. Off the heels of his London debut, Marti will resume his weekly Monday evening appearances at midtown's Therapy, welcoming to the stage Broadway star Peter Gallagher and his Broadway songstress daughter on November 28. On December 7, Marti will help to honor George Takei as host to the Emery Award after party on December 7, and attend the 18th Annual Glam Awardson December 11, as a nominee in six categories. Lastly, the year will close with Have Yourself a Very Marti Christmas, Cummings's encore performance at 54 Below, featuring guest artists Lesli Margherita and Matt DeAngelis.

Kenyon Phillips' Residency at The Box, Directed by Cady Huffman, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


Performance artist, musician and newly proclaimed king of New York, Kenyon Phillips, is announcing his residency and run of his episodic rock opera 'The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips: Songs of Desperation, Betrayal, Addiction, and Redemption.'

Kenyon Phillips' Residency at The Box, Directed by Cady Huffman, Begins Next Friday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016


Performance artist, musician and newly proclaimed king of New York, Kenyon Phillips, is announcing his residency and run of his episodic rock opera "The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips: Songs of Desperation, Betrayal, Addiction, and Redemption."

WAKE UP with BWW 2/2/2016 - THE PERFECT MURDER on Tour and More!
by Jessica Khan - Feb 2, 2016


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two shows begin off-Broadway, THE PERFECT MURDER heads across the UK and more!

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS Comes to Webster Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2015


Showman Kenyon Phillips, known for his inventive blend of orchestral rock, variety show theatrics and exuberant sexuality, resurrects his autobiographical rock opera The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips this month at Webster Hall.

WAKE UP with BWW 8/19/2015 - MERCURY FUR, Industry Dance Awards and More!
by Jessica Khan - Aug 19, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: MERCURY FUR and DROP DEAD PERFECT start off-Broadway, OCTOBER SKY hits the Windy City stage, and the Industry Dance Awards recognize Broadway talent!

Marti Gould Cummings Signs on for THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS at Webster Hall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2015


Showman Kenyon Phillips, known for his inventive blend of orchestral rock, variety show theatrics and exuberant sexuality, resurrects his autobiographical rock opera The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips this month at Webster Hall. Beloved New York City drag performer and comedian Marti Gould Cummings is the latest celebrity to join the cast.

WAKE UP with BWW 7/31/2015 - SPAMALOT at the Bowl, DESCENDANTS and More!
by Jessica Khan - Jul 31, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: A starry SPAMALOT opens at the Hollywood Bowl and more!

Tony Winner Cady Huffman, Gabriel Barre & Michael Musto Join Cast of THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2015


Kenyon Phillips, the theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer, and DJ whose 90-minute autobiographical rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will play a special four-performance limited engagement at The Box (189 Chrystie St., New York, NY 10002) starting February 20th, is thrilled to announce that Broadway veterans Cady Huffman (The Producers) and Gabriel Barre (Starmites) will join the cast, along with entertainment columnist and actor Michael Musto.

THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS to Play Limited Engagement at The Box; Performances Begin Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015


After two sold-out performances at Joe's Pub this past year, theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer, and DJ Kenyon Phillips has announced that his 90-minute autobiographical rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will play a strictly limited engagement at The Box (189 Chrystie St., New York, NY 10002) on February 20th and 28th, and March 7th and 13th. Doors are at 7:30 pm, and all performances will run from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS Returns to Joe's Pub Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014


After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) tonight, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM. Author, playwright and actress Najla Said, who was recently profiled by Vogue, directs.

BWW Exclusive: THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS Will Return to Joe's Pub on 10/24
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2014


After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) on Friday, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM.

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