Karen Finley

GoFundMe Campaign Launches to Save The West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The West Bank Cafe previously announced that it will be closing its doors next month. Now, a GoFundMe campaign has launched to help save the venue from its demise. Learn more about how to help here!

Lineup Unveiled for W.O.(e).R.D. â€" ON THE VERGE Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

Heather Litteer and wild project has revealed the complete line up for W.O.(e).R.D. – On The Verge. Learn more about the festival!

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE To Return This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

After a 7-month run last year, Spin Cycle will present the return of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE. Learn more about the experience!

Performance Space New York Reveals Fall 2023 Programming For Themed Series Invisible Cultures
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

Performance Space New York has announced its Fall 2023 programming for Invisible Cultures, its latest series of thematically coalescing interdisciplinary work. Learn more about the full lineup here!

A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Discover the immersive theater experience of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, where history and celebrity culture collide. Explore Lady Gaga's Lower East Side and uncover hidden gems in this unique journey through time.

Photos: Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company Present The World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea), at The Vino Theater in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. See photos from the production. 

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through July 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023

Spin Cycle continues the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture. Performances, which began on Lady Gaga's birthday (March 28) will continue through July 30.

TRY FOR THE KINGDOM World Premiere to Begin Performances at the Vino Theater in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company will present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea).

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Spin Cycle has announced an extension of the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

Performance Artist Karen Finley Extends New Show
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023

Karen Finley, a name synonymous with Performance Art, will continue to tackle pandemic anxiety in her newest full length performance piece COVID VORTEX ANXIETY OPERA KITTY KALEIDOSCOPE DISCO.

Iconic Performance Artist Karen Finley Premieres New Work COVID VORTEX ANXIETY OPERA KITTY KALEIDOSCOPE DISCO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

After taking on topics including AIDS, Jackie O., Trump, unicorns and Martha Stewart, Karen Finley, a name synonymous with Performance Art, will tackle pandemic anxiety in her newest full length performance piece COVID VORTEX ANXIETY OPERA KITTY KALEIDOSCOPE DISCO.

Immersive Solo A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Begins Performances March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023

Spin Cycle presents the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture. Performances begin on Lady Gaga's birthday - Tuesday, March 28.

Celeste Lecesne's POOF! (OR WHAT THE FAIRIES KNOW) to Have Workshop Production at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Broadway actor, performer and Academy Award Winner Celeste Lecesne (formerly James Lecesne) will have a workshop production of his newest solo play POOF! (Or What the Fairies Know) on October 27, 28, and 29th at 7:30 pm.

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: All Singing! All Dancing! All Legal! Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville Opens at La MaMa
by Michael Dale - Jul 24, 2022

A collaboration of two of Off-Off-Broadway's favorite historically subversive companies, the HERE production of Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville, presented at La Mama is an entrancingly fun and educational two-hour festival of song, dance and spoken word, beginning as a relaxing communal experience and evolving into a call for activism.

Graffiti Artist Drama HIT THE WALL Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

Spin Cycle, Frigid & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of HIT THE WALL, a new play by Jake Shore, directed by Timothy Haskell.

Dance/NYC Announces All-Digital Symposium: Three Days Of Content, 500+ Attendees, And Featured Speakers
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2022

The service organization Dance/NYC has announced that videos from its fully digital 2022 Symposium are now available for public dissemination. This year's event, which occurred on Thursday March 17-Saturday March 19, 2022, marked Dance/NYC's second successful all-digital Symposium. Over three days, 500+ people attended the event built around the theme Life Cycles. Livelihoods. Legacies., including dance artists, choreographers, artistic directors, administrators, funders, educators, policymakers, dance writers, scholars, and students.

World Premiere Of 'it's alive, IT'S ALIVE' Satirical Musical Cabaret Will Be Performed by John Fleck
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022

Following a four-week workshop production last September, legendary performance artist John Fleck's latest work will get a full, world premiere production in 2022. it's alive, IT'S ALIVE, an outrageous musical satire that reflects on our national panic in the face of the pandemic, opens at the Odyssey Theatre on February 19, with performances continuing through March 20.

BWW Interview: NEA Four Artist John Fleck Is So ALIVE & Still Kicking Up A Storm
by Gil Kaan - Sep 10, 2021

Performance artist John Fleck will present four live, work-in-progress performances of his musical cabaret/special event it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE! at the Odyssey Theatre starting September 18th. Had the chance to chat up this infamous NEA FOUR artist on his creativity, his patience in the makeup chair and his creative history with David Schweizer.

Odyssey Theatre Presents John Fleck's Musical Cabaret it's alive, IT'S ALIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2021

We're deconstructing again. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents an entertaining and provoking musical cabaret-style special event, conceived and performed by legendary performance artist John Fleck (Blacktop Highway, Mad Women, NEA Four).

HELGA: THE ARMORY CONVERSATIONS to be Presented by Park Avenue Armory and WQXR/WNYC Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

Today, Park Avenue Armory and WQXR/WNYC Studios announced a partnership to co-produce HELGA: The Armory Conversations, a new season of the podcast hosted by critically-acclaimed performing artist and WQXR host Helga Davis.