Jill Hennessy, Emily Bear, First Ladies of Disco and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub This Month
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 13, 2015
Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from October 14-25, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows, and scroll down for details!
Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30PM
$22
Alison Brown is an internationally recognized musician with a wide-reaching and loyal fan base. She first came to national prominence when she was asked by Alison Krauss to join her band Union Station in 1989. Brown stayed with Union Station for three years and then spent a year serving as band leader for Michelle Shocked. In 1991, she earned bluegrass music's highest accolade for an instrumentalist: the International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year.
Wednesday, October 14 at 9:30PM
$20
Jill Hennessy is best known for her starring roles on "Law & Order" and "Crossing Jordan." She has had an extensive film and television career. As a singer-songwriter, Hennessy wrote all of the music and lyrics on her debut album, Ghost In My Head. She performed on the Lilith Tour with Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Girls and the Dixie Chicks and was featured on Indigo Girls' live album Staring Down The Brilliant Dream. Hennessy also wrote all the music and lyrics on her second album I Do (October 2nd, 2015).
NO BS! BRASS BAND w/ opener KALEN & THE SKY THIEVES
Thursday, October 15 at 9:30PM
$15
No BS! Brass Band, based in Richmond, VA, takes the New Orleans brass band into uncharted territory; fearlessly combining elements of James Brown, John Coltrane, Michael Jackson, and Led Zeppelin into their fiercely original sound. Trained in the conservatory and hardened in the garage, No BS! Brass has performed at the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Festival of New Trumpet Music, Lockn festival, and on National Public Radio's Tiny Desk Concert. Equally at home in the club or on the parade route, in the concert hall or on a festival stage, No BS! Brass creates new believers wherever it goes.
Brooklyn-based Kalen & the Sky Thieves is a moody-rock band led by singer Kalen Lister. Mixing disparate influences of jazz, folk, psychedelia and funk with the common denominator of old-fashioned rock and roll, KST have been bringing their magic to increasingly large audiences across the Northeast. Their debut full-length, Bluebird, was released by Ropeadope Records in Fall 2014.
Friday, October 16 at 7:30PM
$25 / $15 Student Price
At age 13, Emily Bear is a pianist, composer and arranger. One of the most astonishing and prolific musical talents of our time, she composes, orchestrates and performs in a remarkably diverse collection of styles. She has performed at many of the world's most famous venues including Carnegie Hall, the White House, Lincoln Center, Montreux Jazz Festival, Blue Note, Ravinia and the Hollywood Bowl, among others. Her sold-out concerts have taken her around the world from concert halls across the U. S. and Europe to palaces in Vienna to stadiums in Japan and Korea. Whether before a crowd of 15,000 at Art On Ice in Zurich or an intimate concert at The Blue Note in NYC - Bear's rare ability to inhabit a composers style or to touch emotions with her original melodies has inspired people worldwide.
FIRST LADIES OF DISCO FT. MARTHA WASH, LINDA CLIFFORD AND EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING
Friday, October 16 at 9:30PM & Saturday, October 17 at 7:00PM
$55 Adv / $65 Door
Martha Wash, Linda Clifford and Evelyn "Champagne" King are three extraordinary women who have made their marks on the pop, R&B and disco charts. They have joined forces for the first time as First Ladies of Disco. The vocal power of this new ensemble is unsurpassed, and their style and energy meld perfectly on stage and in their debut single, "Show Some Love."
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00PM & 7:00PM
$25 - $45
Director Colman Domingo and the New York City Children's Theater present two special concert performances of A Band of Angels, winner of the 2015 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Musical. Spunky teenager Ella is transported back to 1870s Nashville where she joins the Jubilee Singers, a gospel choir still in operation today. Written by Myla Churchill, NYCCT's exhilarating musical features show-stopping spirituals including "This Little Light of Mine", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Hold On."
VINCENT D'ONOFRIO & DANA LYN: SLIM BONE HEAD VOLT
Sunday, October 18 at 9:30PM
$20
To steal unapologetically from Steinbeck, Vincent D'Onofrio and Dana Lyn's Slim Bone Head Volt is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream. The work is the gathered and scattered, tin and iron and rust and splintered wood, chipped pavement and weedy lots and junk heaps of an actor's brain and a musician's hands. Its inhabitant are, as the man once said, "whores, pimps, gamblers and sons of bitches," by which he meant D'Onofrio. Had the man looked through another peephole he might have said, "Saints and angels and martyrs and holymen," and he would have meant Lyn. The project's theatrical roots are evident: Slim Bone Head Volt is the free-form system of Stanislavski mixed with the daring of Sturm und Drang and the broken fourth wall of improvisation; it's Ionesco and Brecht meets The Last Poets and Tom Waits; a theater-of-the-absurd-in-the-round and unabashed circle in the square times of today.
Monday, October 19 at 7:30PM
$20
There are certain people in life who have such a unique energy that it demands to be shared. Whether he appears solo or with his full band, Daby Touré never fails to astound audiences with his ethereal voice, masterful guitar work and catchy original songs. On his latest album, Amonafi, was released by Cumbancha on September 18th, Touré's singular vision reveals a complex yet approachable sound, one that defies expectations and stereotypes of what it means to be an African artist today.
HALF STRADDLE FOREVER: HS + FRIENDS BENEFIT CONCERT
Monday, October 19 at 9:30PM
$75 - $250
Obie-winning downtown theater company Half Straddle presents a rousing benefit concert of original songs from their critically acclaimed shows. Composer Chris Giarmo's music and artistic director Tina Satter's lyrics have created an pop-infused oeuvre of songs that are the backbone of pieces presented in NYC at The Kitchen, PS122, Bushwick Starr, and more - and seen at festivals in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. To help support their upcoming work, the company invites very special guests to join favorite Bushwick drag chanteuse Kimberly Clark and a live band for this special evening of music. Special guests include: Justin Vivian Bond, Jo Lampert, James Sprang, Mike Iveson, Lucy Taylor, Paul Pontrelli, Jim Fletcher, Lucia Roderique,Elizabeth Dement, Heather Christian, Hannah Heller and more!
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30PM
$20
Bob Forrest is a singer, songwriter and fixture in the recovery community. He's been the front man for legendary bands Thelonious Monster and Bicycle Thief. He's played Carnegie Hall with Bob Mould and Paul Westerberg, and been featured on the soundtrack for the Bob Dylan bio pic I'm Not There. Now Forrest is releasing his first official solo album, Survival Songs, one that explores his original material, both old and new. Forrest tells his own story in these songs, from personal to political. "It's not a passion, it's something that I have to do regardless of if someone is going to hear the songs or not," Forrest says. "I have a drive and determination to tell stories. I think that's what a true musician is."
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30PM
$20
The first Broadway musical web series is back! For one night only, celebrate the hit show with performances of its original songs by the cast of The Battery's Down and some very special guest stars, and get a sneak peek of the upcoming reunion episode premiering on Hulu! Cast includes: Lora Lee Gayer, Sas Goldberg, Curtis Holbrook, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Derek Klena, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Rebecca Jones, Carrie Manolakos, Lindsay Mendez, Ana Nogueira, Brynn O'Malley, Maurice Murphy, Vanessa Ray, Dani Spieler, Dana Steingold, Nina Sturtz Labarre, Alysha Umphress, Natalie Weiss, Jake Wilson, Cortney Wolfson
Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00PM
$20 Adv / $25 Door
What happens when a bodacious burlesque star and a diminutive drag king fall in love? Showbiz magic! Kitten N' Lou, the world's show-BUSIEST couple are an award winning 'fluorescent Fred and Ginger' who will dance, lip sync and strip their way through an evening of hilarious high-camp hijinks. This mélange of cabaret acts employs glitter and glitz not only to entertain, but to reveal... How do two individuals deal with the borderline-existential-crisis-crash of post-wedding married life? Who will pack the glitter? Where does the showbiz end and real life begin? Does it matter? Who are Kitten and Lou without "Kitten N' Lou?" OVEREXPOSED! was created by Kitten N' Lou in collaboration with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 star, BenDeLaCreme.
THE LOSERS LOUNGE TRIBUTE TO JAMES BOND AND THE MUSIC OF JOHN BARRY
Thursday, October 22 at 7:00PM; Friday October 23 at 7:00PM & 9:30PM; & Saturday, October 24 at 2:00PM, 6:30PM, & 9:00PM
$25
Joe McGinty and The Losers Lounge Presents The Music of James Bond! Featuring all of your favorite theme songs and music from the James Bond films, performed by The Joe McGinty Seven and The Losers Lounge's colorful cast of singers and interpreters. Join Joe McGinty and The Losers Lounge for a night of exotic adventure, international intrigue, and incredible music. Martinis are recommended. Black tie is optional.
Thursday, October 22 at 9:30PM
$22
Dan Finnerty 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.
Sunday, October 25 at 7:00PM
$20 - $75
The 8th Annual LIVING FOR TODAY concert raises money for Gilana's Fund, which provides funding for educational programming promoting acceptance and understanding of our communities, each other, and ourselves. Created by David Alpert (IF/THEN, The Trip to Bountiful, The Best Man), this year's LFT Concert will celebrate the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein. With a live band, Broadway's brightest stars, and surprise guests, see why this concert is one of NYC's must-see events.
THE MEETING* HOSTED BY JUSTIN SAYRE
Sunday, October 25 at 9:30PM
$20 Seated / $15 Standing
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 of shows. 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. The October show features a tribute to the cult film "Practical Magic" for Halloween. The rest of the season showcases legendary composer Billy Strayhorn (November 22) for his centennial and the 7th annual Holiday Spectacular (December 20). Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director.
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 its beloved, Free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile 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, a new initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, including Public Lab; and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater 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. Key elements of the revitalization included an expanded and refurbished lobby; the addition of a mezzanine level with a new restaurant lounge, The Library, designed by the Rockwell Group. The Public Theater 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. www.publictheater.org
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