The New York International Fringe Festival will offer theatergoers the chance to catch shows that they might have missed the first time around as part of a new annual series.
From September 5th through September 23rd, "FringeNYC Encores" will place ten popular shows in rotating repertory at two to-be-announced downtown venues. The shows selected will have been "either been audience favorites, lauded by critics, or both."
"One of the great thing about FringeNYC is that it creates this unique
atmosphere in which really exciting work can get a level of attention
that would otherwise be impossible. The
unavoidable downside is that just as your word-of-mouth has caught
fire, your run is over. We wanted to give a handful of worthy shows a
chance to be seen by more people. These actors, directors, writers and
designers have all worked so hard and deserve an encore," said producer John Pinckard in a statment (Pinckard will produce the series with Britt Lafield). More than 200 shows are playing or have played FringeNYC, which lasts through August 27th.
More information will be announced.
Tickets, which are $18, will go on sale September 1st; call (212) 352 3101. Visit
www.fringenyc-encores.com or
www.fringenyc.org for more information.
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