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For more than a decade, the East Village's iconic Obscura Antiques & Oddities shop has been New York City's foremost destination for one-of-a-kind, bizarre-and often shocking-artifacts. Since becoming the focus of SCIENCE's hit series, ODDITIES, the Big Apple's epicenter of the eccentric has become pop culture's Mecca of the macabre.

This season of ODDITIES turns up the volume for eleven ridiculously entertaining episodes that redefine the notion of "freak chic." The merchandise has never been more memorable, with notable highlights including a two-headed pig, a mummified "member," an occupied coffin, a prostate warmer, and a preserved heart full of bullet holes. However, at Obscura, the people are even more eccentric than the products.



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SHOWGASM Plays At Ars Nova 8/11
by Charlie Piane - August 11, 2009

Ars Nova announces upcoming events for the month of August, including Showgasm and Break of Reality....


Horse Trade Presents Sci Fi Screening Room: SUPERHERO Night! 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2009

Horse Trade Theater Group presents Sci Fi Screening Room: SUPERHERO Night! on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM...


'A SLIGHT HEADACHE' Runs 3/20 - 4/19 at South Street Seaport Museum
by Robert Diamond - February 12, 2009

Artist Alyson Pou will play a mother and daughter joined by their hair in 'A Slight Headache,' her solo performance/installation that recreates a 19th century Dime Museum or Sideshow. The event is an LMCC Swing Space Project, and will be presented March 20 to April 19 in the Melville Gallery of Sout...


Southwark Playhouse to Feature LaBute, Ravenhill, Kirkwood and Neilson in Terror Season
by Jessica Lewis - September 18, 2009

The Southwark Playhouse will feature four new short horror plays, mixed with 'magic, cabaret and other oddities' to premiere during the Halloween season dubbed the theater's Terror Season. This year features plays by Neil LaBute, Mark Ravenhill, Lucy Kirkwood and Anthony Neilson....


Horse Trade Presents Sci Fi Screening Room: SUPERHERO Night! 3/18
by Eddie Varley - February 25, 2009

Horse Trade Theater Group presents Sci Fi Screening Room: SUPERHERO Night! on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM...


SHOWGASM Plays At Ars Nova 8/11
by Charlie Piane - August 11, 2009

Ars Nova announces upcoming events for the month of August, including Showgasm and Break of Reality....


Johnny Gallagher and More Amongst Ars Nova January Line-up
by Robert Diamond - December 15, 2008

As New York's premiere hub for emerging artists and new work, Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing eclectic theatre, comedy and music to feed today's popular culture....


Wayside's 'Hopes and Dreams' Intern Cabaret Showcase Scheduled For 7/2, 7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 23, 2009

With the continued success of its production of Man of La Mancha, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2009 summer performance calendar. Wayside's Acting Intern Company will take off their tattered Spanish Inquisition costumes and wipe away their prison d...


Ars Nova Announces August Events, Including REMEMBER THE TIME And SHOWGASM
by Ali Leskowitz - July 23, 2009

Ars Nova announces upcoming events for the month of August, including Remember the Time: The Music of Michael Jackson, Showgasm, and Break of Reality....


Ars Nova Announces August Events, Including REMEMBER THE TIME And SHOWGASM
by Ali Leskowitz - July 23, 2009

Ars Nova announces upcoming events for the month of August, including Remember the Time: The Music of Michael Jackson, Showgasm, and Break of Reality....


Photo Flash: 'North' at LaMaMa Premieres Jan.18
by BWW - January 12, 2008

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club proudly presents North, a new work created, conceived and directed by Heather Christian, and performed by Heather Christian & The Arbornauts. Performances run from January 18 to February 2, 2008 in a limited engagement at La MaMa e.t.c. in NYC. Previews begin Januar...


Photo Flash: 'North' at LaMaMa Premieres Jan.18
by BWW - January 12, 2008

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club proudly presents North, a new work created, conceived and directed by Heather Christian, and performed by Heather Christian & The Arbornauts. Performances run from January 18 to February 2, 2008 in a limited engagement at La MaMa e.t.c. in NYC. Previews begin Januar...


Seattle Review: Miss Witherspoon and What is Sexy?
by Robbie Wachs - May 11, 2006

ACT Theatre continues their risky season with Christopher Durang's new existential dilemma, Miss Witherspoon. Nominated for the 2006 Pulitzer, this comedic romp effectively captures the emotions that accompany us in this ever-changing world. . With a superb leading performance and excellent suppor...


Lloyd Webber Reveals New Details On PHANTOM: LOVE NEVER DIES
by Eddie Varley - December 29, 2008

The Times of London has reported some new details regarding PHANTOM: LOVE NEVER DIES, Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming sequel to the mega hit musical The Phantom of the Opera. Most interesting so far is that Lloyd Webber hopes is to have a simultaneous premiere of the musical sequel on three continent...


Wayside Theatre's 'Some Enchanted Evening' Intern Cabaret Showcase Scheduled for 9/24 & 9/25
by Reynard Loki - September 11, 2009

Wayside?s Acting Intern Company presents an intimate night of music and cocktails with their second Cabaret ?Some Enchanted Evening? of the 2009-2010 Season. For two nights only, Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th, the Curtain Call Café of the theatre will be converted to a piano b...


Wayside Theatre SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Intern Cabaret Showcase Runs 9/24-25
by Jaimie Geddes - September 11, 2009

Wayside's Acting Intern Company presents an intimate night of music and cocktails with their second Cabaret 'Some Enchanted Evening' of the 2009-2010 Season. For two nights only, Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th, the Curtain Call Café of the theatre will be converted to a piano ba...


'North' with Heather Christian & The Arbonauts at LaMaMa Premieres 1/18
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2008

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club proudly presents North, a new work created, conceived and directed by Heather Christian, and performed by Heather Christian & The Arbornauts. Performances run from January 18 to February 2, 2008 in a limited engagement at La MaMa e.t.c. in NYC. Previews begin Januar...


Southwark Playhouse to Feature LaBute, Ravenhill, Kirkwood and Neilson in Terror Season
by Jessica Lewis - September 18, 2009

The Southwark Playhouse will feature four new short horror plays, mixed with 'magic, cabaret and other oddities' to premiere during the Halloween season dubbed the theater's Terror Season. This year features plays by Neil LaBute, Mark Ravenhill, Lucy Kirkwood and Anthony Neilson....


'North' with Heather Christian & The Arbonauts at LaMaMa Premieres 1/18
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2008

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club proudly presents North, a new work created, conceived and directed by Heather Christian, and performed by Heather Christian & The Arbornauts. Performances run from January 18 to February 2, 2008 in a limited engagement at La MaMa e.t.c. in NYC. Previews begin Januar...


Oblivious to Everyone
by Amanda Scarpone - November 09, 2006

Picked up from this year's NY International Fringe Festival, Oblivious to Everyone pokes fun at the media and has no regrets doing it...


'A SLIGHT HEADACHE' Runs 3/20 - 4/19 at South Street Seaport Museum
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2009

Artist Alyson Pou will play a mother and daughter joined by their hair in 'A Slight Headache,' her solo performance/installation that recreates a 19th century Dime Museum or Sideshow. The event is an LMCC Swing Space Project, and will be presented March 20 to April 19 in the Melville Gallery of Sout...


Regional Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Berkeley Rep
by Leanna Yip - September 23, 2009

Although I grew up in the Bay Area in the '80s and '90s, the Green Day ship sailed without me, so I came into the show with very little knowledge of the band or the album which supplies most of the show's pounding score. American Idiot is about 92% music and 8% dialogue, so there's little wait time ...


Wayside's 'Hopes and Dreams' Intern Cabaret Showcase Begins 7/2
by Eddie Varley - July 02, 2009

With the continued success of its production of Man of La Mancha, Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2009 summer performance calendar. Wayside's Acting Intern Company will take off their tattered Spanish Inquisition costumes and wipe away their prison d...







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