BWW Interview: At Home With Jack Bartholet
Nightclub trailblazer, innovator, and belter Jack Bartholet may not be belting 'em out right now, but that doesn't lessen his artistic mission statement of always living in the light.
Photo Flash: Thomas March's 'Poetry/Cabaret: Smitten!' February 8 At The Green Room 42
In this “variety salon,” a multi-genre evening of emotional whiplash, the coffeehouse met the cabaret as “Poetry/Cabaret” (Time Out NY-recommended) once again brought together poets and performers in a fast-paced night of stimulating variations on a theme. The third episode of the season, “SMITTEN!”, a “pre-Valentine's Day recovery show”, explored the thrills and chills of loving, longing, and lusting. Tonight's topical monologue offered tales of unintentionally erotic candies, hotel romance in Germany, and shopping for underwear in hostile territory. The show featured poetry from Ariel Francisco, Joseph Legaspi & Ansley Moon; comedy from Calvin Cato & Keira McGill; and music from Liz Bouk & Angela Di Carlo. Kyle Forester and Kathryn Olander were on keys.
POETRY/CABARET: SMITTEN! Comes to The Green Room 42
In this a?oevariety salon,a?? a multi-genre evening of emotional whiplash, the coffeehouse meets the cabaret as a?oePoetry/Cabareta?? (Time Out NY-recommended) once again brings together poets and performers in a fast-paced night of stimulating variations on a theme. The third episode of the season, a?oeSMITTEN!a??, our a?oepre-Valentine's Day recovery showa??, explores the thrills and chills of loving, longing, and lusting. Host Thomas March and the cast explore these and more, in song, poetry, comedy, and story. Tonight's topical monologue will offer tales of unintentionally erotic candies, hotel romance in Germany, and shopping for underwear in hostile territory. The show will feature poetry from Ariel Francisco, Joseph Legaspi & Ansley Moon; comedy from Calvin Cato & Keira McGill; and music from Liz Bouk & Angela Di Carlo. Kyle Forester will be on keys.
Dael Orlandersmith Will Celebrate Her 60th Birthday With The Wild Project
Dael Orlandersmith celebrates her 60th birthday with a special benefit evening at the Wild Project. The event takes place on Saturday, November 23 at 7 pm at Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street, between Avenues A & B). Tickets are $60 - $100 (including food and drink) and will benefit the Wild Project's mission and programming. Advance tickets can be purchased online at http://www.thewildproject.com.
Jaime Cepero, Dane Terry, Julian Fleisher And More Join Justin Sayre's QUEER REVOLUTION LIVE! At Joe's Pub
Celebrated performer and writer Justin Sayre will debut his new variety show "Queer Revolution Live!" at Joe's Pub on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at 9:30 PM. Saturday's program will features special guests Jaime Cepero, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Angela Di Carlo, Eric Schmalenberger, and Dane Terry, while Sunday includes Julian Fleisher, Daphne Only, Matt Knife, and Paul Solieau.
Jaime Cepero, Dane Terry, Julian Fleisher And More Join Justin Sayre's QUEER REVOLUTION LIVE!
Celebrated performer and writer Justin Sayre will debut his new variety show "Queer Revolution Live!" at Joe's Pub on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at 9:30 PM. Saturday's program will features special guests Jaime Cepero, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Angela Di Carlo, Eric Schmalenberger, and Dane Terry, while Sunday includes Julian Fleisher, Daphne Only, Matt Knife, and Paul Solieau. Additional guests will be announced next week. Tracy Stark will serve as music director. Justin Sayre's "Queer Revolution Live!" is a new showcase for queer talent from uptown, downtown and beyond. The two nights will showcase comedy, music, theater and more from the most fabulous performers in New York. Tickets are available HERE.
Bard Music Festival Explores Life and Times of Rimsky-Korsakov
This summer, 20 years since its celebration of Tchaikovsky, the 29th annual Bard Music Festival once again trains its focus on one of Russian Romanticism's most seminal composers, with a two-week, in-depth exploration of “Rimsky-Korsakov and His World.”
Bridget Everett, Kyle Riabko, Alan Alda and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
Everyone needs a little love. Good thing Joe's Pub has got a ton of it going on in the next couple of weeks. This weekend - Cathy Cervenka and Corn Mo host their annual Valentine's Day duet bonanza - Love Bites - on the 12th. Afterward, Xavier is back with his Ladies of Soul tribute, featuring Martha Redbone, Bright Light Bright Light, Anastacia McCleskey (of Waitress The Musical on Broadway), Toshi Reagon, Justin Johnston and Abena Koomson!