Brooklyn Comedy Collective Will Make 2024 The Biggest Year Ever
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024
The Brooklyn Comedy Collective is exploding. But in a good way. After the rousing success of the BCC's 2023 edition of the FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL – which included over 130 shows and 600+ improvisers as perhaps the LARGEST IMPROV FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD THAT YEAR – the BCC is preparing for its best year ever.
Photos: STARS IN THE HOUSE Raises More Than $55,000 During Labor Day Special
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
The Stars In The House Labor Day Special that was presented on Monday, September 4 by SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky, his husband, Broadway producer James Wesley and Entertainment Community Fund Chair Annette Bening has raised more than $55,000 so far. See photos from the event!
Mixed Asian Media and More Will Celebrate AAPINH Heritage Month With A Night Of Comedy At Brooklyn's
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023
Mixed Asian Media, a media collective created by and celebrating multiracial, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs), along with community partners Leviathan Lab, ACE NextGen, Hate is a Virus, The Lunar Collective, and Love, Bonito to present a one-night evening of comedy honoring National Asian American Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian (AAPINH) Heritage Month 2023 at Hana House at 345 Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn.
Photos: Olivia Oguma and Kate Rigg Host DisOrientalism at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month, Comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol) host Disorientalism in Joes Pub at the Public Theatre. Part 4 of their ongoing show. This is a musical and comedic fun filled show featuring New York’s premier Asian American performers including the hosts themselves. The night was vibrant with everyone in good spirits celebrating this special event!
TikTok Star Dandy to Debut DANDY & FRIENDS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
Dandy (Ryan Leslie Fisher) and his famed Lavender Society has finally made its way to NYC. Ryan Leslie Fisher, or Dandy as he goes by on TikTok and other social media platforms, is making his New York City debut in Dandy and Friends on April 23rd, 2022 at The Green Room 42 at 9:30pm.
MY BIG FAT GAY JEWISH CHRISTMAS is Coming to 3 Dollar Bill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2021
Opa! My Big Fat Gay Jewish Christmas brings holiday cheer to Brooklyn's 3 Dollar Bill for a special variety show with comedy, music, and drag benefitting the Ali Forney Center. Special drag performances by The Dragon Sisters and Junior Mintt.
Caveat to Present THE WAY WE WERE 4.0
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021
THE WAY WE WERE invites a bevy of talented comedians, musicians, artists, writers, actors, and alternative cabaret stars to respond to a past performative video with a newly created short-form performance. An entertaining evening of performance aimed at synthesizing past and present selves!
COMEDIANS CAROLING to Take The Stage At The People's Improv Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021
COMEDIANS CAROLING is coming to The People's Improv Theatre for one night only on Sunday, December 12th! This holiday benefit comedy show features NYC's brightest up-and-coming comedians performing hilarious versions of your beloved holiday songs. It's a night packed full of music and laughter, all for a good cause!