Bobby Cannavale, Sandra Bernhard and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 14, 2015
Joe's Pub at The Public has just announced its upcoming nightly performances, December 16-27, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
THE TALENT SHOW, HOSTED BY ELNA BAKER AND KEVIN TOWNLEY
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00PM
$10 Adv / $15 Door
The Talent Show, the wildly popular and hilarious variety show from writers and comedians Elna Baker and Kevin Townley, creates an entirely new event each month based on a theme. Embracing the inherent danger of live performance, they create a show that challenges and surprises both the audience and performers alike. December will feature the theme (YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE) Office Holiday Party and guests Eugene Mirman, Sarah Kay, Lucy Wainwright Roche and Mehran Khaghani.
MX JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD WHEN HIGH
Wednesday - Saturday, December 16-19 at 9:30PM
Monday - Wednesday, December 21-23 at 9:30PM
$35
Mx Justin Vivian Bond continues v's 25th anniversary celebration with Angels We Have Heard When High, v's annual holiday extravaganza! The pope has gone off to pow wow with Kentucky trash and the Lords are leaping, so pull your twinkles from the box, dust off your balls, and grab that MDMA you hid behind your tree for 'tis the season to get lit, tune in, turn on and listen to THE VOICES OF AN ANGEL! Backed by a cherubic coven of talented misfits in extravagant outfits - musical director Matt Ray, Nathann Carrera on guitar and Claudia Chopek on violin - Mx Bond promises to light up the darkness with songs, spirits, sass and a slew of special surprises! All are welcome to come on down to Joe's Pub and snuggle up next to the holiday Bond Fire and celebrate with your favorite "Star of Light," Mx Justin Vivian Bond.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH WITH CATIE LAZARUS
GUESTS: BOBBY CANNAVALE, JASON BIGGS, PAOLA ANTONELLI & BINKY GRIPTITE
Thursday, December 17 at 7:00PM
$20 Adv / $25 Door
Ever wonder what it's like to have a dreamy job? Comedian Catie Lazarus did too, so she created an utterly addictive, candid, fun talk show about work. Come see why The New York Times calls Employee of the Month "beloved" and Blackbook calls it comedian Catie Lazarus's "hilarious podcast talk show" and The New Yorker calls, "her line of inquiry is decidedly unorthodox." This month's guests include actor Bobby Cannavale (HBO's Vinyl & Boadwalk Empire), curator Paola Antonelli (MOMA), actor Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black, American Pie) and Binky Griptite (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings).
Friday, December 18 at 7:30PM
$20
pomme is french for apple is both a duo and a play, written and performed by Liza Paul and Bahia Watson. Comprised of a series of fast-paced vignettes, pomme is french for apple features a dizzying cast of charming and outlandish characters, in settings as diverse as the Caribbean, downtown Toronto, southeast London, and the too-tight crotch of the pants. pomme is a fresh, funny and irreverent look at womanhood in all its glory: its perils, its pleasures and all kinds of madness in between.
Friday, December 18 at Midnight
$12
A positive Afrobeat force, bringing fresh world music to NYC/Boston and beyond. The Brighton Beat's inspired rhythms and powerful horn section keeps the crowd dancing and engaged in an intimate and creative atmosphere. The Brighton Beat's goal is to create music that is able to live, breath and develop, with songs that allow the musicians to communicate and tell a story through carefully crafted melodies and inspired solo passages. Real world experiences and an inherent knowledge of jazz set them apart from the crowd. This is a band of working professional musicians looking to make a name for themselves in the ever burgeoning Afrobeat scene.
Saturday, December 19 at 7:00PM
$22
Dan Finnerty & the Dan Band caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the box-office smash Old School, performing his now-infamous rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart, as well as his appearance as the sleazy bat-mitzvah singer in Starsky & Hutch and again as the inappropriate wedding singer in the record breaking hit The Hangover. The Dan Band plays to sold out crowds from Los Angeles to New York and has appeared on numerous shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Last Comic Standing, The Guys Choice Awards and caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who signed on to executive produce Dan's one hour concert special "The Dan Band: I Am Woman," directed by McG.
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE: X-FILES BURLESQUE
Saturday, December 19 at Midnight
$15
The Truth Is Out There: The X-Files Burlesque is returning to television in 2016 but fans can't wait that long! Get your dose of alien abductions, government conspiracies and, of course, Agent Dana Scully & Fox Mulder at this special tribute by Francine "The Lucid Dream" of The Pink Room Burlesque!
REVEREND BILLY & THE STOP SHOPPING CHOIR: THE EARTH WANTS YOU!
Sunday, December 20 at 2:00PM
$15
Fresh from touring the West Coast with Neil Young, singing activists Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir return with their new show The Earth Wants YOU! The choir opened their residency with the release of a new album, Resist Extinction, on November 1. Directed by Savitri D, with musical direction by Nehemiah Luckett, the choir represents a diverse array of economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds - scientists, teachers, therapists, artists, builders, dog walkers, actors, writers and executives. The core of their work is its activism, which is the source material for their output. The group has been arrested many times, especially with Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter, and are now working to ban the Monsanto herbicide "Roundup," which is sprayed in NYC parks and is carcinogenic.
STARSKY + COX: YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, A SPECIAL YULE STARRING
Sunday, December 20 at 7:00PM
$20
Winter Solstice Eve sees the musical return of internationally bestselling authors (Sextrology) and the world's favorite cosmic comics Starsky + Cox in You Better Watch Out, a special Yule Starring. On a raucous sleigh ride along the astral plane, Stella Starsky and Quinn Cox unlock the secrets of the stars, sprinkling us with their wry wisdom and groovy guidance. The duo will perform live readings of audience member's astrological charts, unleashing the metaphysical power of the zodiac, delving the kinky corners of the multiverse. Using words and music, Starsky + Cox will unspool their supernatural tales from the synchronistic road less taken, letting us in on the cosmic joke. Their band includes Matt Ray, Claudia Chopek, Danton Boller and Patrick Johnson.
THE MEETING* HOSTED BY JUSTIN SAYRE
Sunday & Monday, December 20 & 21 at 9:30PM
$20
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show hailed as "rambunctious, uproarious and unpredictable" by The Wall Street Journal, has returned to its downtown roots this year for another season. Each month, Sayre's International Order of Sodomites (I.O.S.) gathers to honor an artist or a cultural work that is iconic to the gay community. Sayre is the show's creator, writer and host, serving as the Chairman of the Board of the I.O.S. For the 7th annual Holiday Spectacular, Sayre and his special guests will descend upon Joe's Pub for two nights.
Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00PM
$20
Famous Spaniard songwriter Quique Gonzalez is visiting NYC to perform an acoustic concert premiering songs from his last album. With this acoustic set, his songs are much freer and more intimate. There will be foreign numbers, B-sides, and song requests taken from the audience.
JAMIE SAFT'S NEW ZION TRIO FEAT. EPRHYME
Wednesday, December 23 at 7:00PM
$15
Jamie Saft's New Zion Trio brings together three masters of Reggae and Jazz for the first time in a unique piano trio setting, straight from Kingston Yard. Featuring Jamie Saft on piano/keyboards, Brad Jones on acoustic bass and Ben Perowsky on drums, the New Zion Trio forges a fresh new musical path that merges Roots Reggae, Dub, Doom, and Jazz styles in an extra mellow acoustic ensemble. Burning Reggae and Dancehall beats provide the platform for complex original Jazz and Soul compositions. This evening, the New Zion Trio will be joined by the iconoclastic, neo-Hasidic rapper and wordsmith ePRHYME.
Thursday, December 24 at 7:00PM
$12
Alter Jazz Ensemble is a Melbourne, Australia-based jazz band which merges soulful and modern grooves with ancient and contemporary Jewish melodies. The band features Noam Sendor, a young rabbi who melds together improvisation and beatboxing with traditional "chazzanut" chanting, and is produced by renowned composer and guitarist Adam Starr. Together with some of Australia's finest jazz musicians, they recorded their debut album New Altar in 2014.
Thursday, December 24 at 9:30PM
SOLD OUT
As producer and lead singer of the band Lev Tahor, Eli Schwebel spearheaded the renaissance of Jewish a cappella music, as well as creating a vocally rich, pop-rock sound that transformed the definition of traditional Jewish music. He is now launching his solo career with his first ever solo album entitled Hearts Mind with his 7-piece band The A-Men. Don't miss his long awaited return to Joe's Pub!
SANDRA BERNHARD: FEEL THE BERNHARD
Saturday, December 26 - Wednesday, December 30 at 7:30PM & 9:30PM;
New Year's Eve at 9:00PM & 11:00PM
$65 - $200
Feel the Bernhard is Sandra Bernhard's latest show. Not unlike Bernie Sanders, Bernhard has had it with the 1%. If you're sick and tired of being held down, join the 99%ers for a revolution Sandy style! Don't just sit back, take control this holiday season and give yourself a gift of liberation.
For tickets, go online at joespub.com, call 10AM-7:00PM daily at 212-967-7555 or visit in person at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC (Opens daily at 2PM). There is a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person per show, unless otherwise noted.
Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub at The Public opened in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub consistently presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. The organization also offers unique opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that provides musicians the resources and tools needed to develop original theater works. Commissioned artists have included Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Bridget Everett, Allen Toussaint and more. In 2011, the Pub received a top-to-bottom renovation, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually.
The Public Theater, under the leadership of Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. Celebrating his 10th anniversary season at The Public, Eustis has created new community-based initiatives designed to engage audiences like Public Lab, Public Studio, Public Forum, Public Works, and a remount of the Mobile Shakespeare Unit. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Shakespeare Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all; Public Works, an expanding initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; and audience and artist development initiatives that range from Emerging Writers Group and to the Public Forum series. The Public is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and in October 2012 the landmark building downtown at Astor Place was revitalized to physically manifest the Company's core mission of sparking new dialogues and increasing accessibility for artists and audiences, by dramatically opening up the building to the street and community, and transforming the lobby into a public piazza for artists, students, and audiences. The Public is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning Fun Home and Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed American musical Hamilton. The Public has received 47 Tony Awards, 167 Obie Awards, 52 Drama Desk Awards, 48 Lortel Awards, 31 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Awards, and four Pulitzer Prizes.
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