Lineup Revealed For 2024 Marxfest
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024
The lineup has been revealed for the 2024 edition of Marxfest, the comedy festival taking place in New York City this May, celebrating the Marx Brothers. The festival kicks off on May 17, and continues through May 26.
Trav S.D. to Observe 400th Anniversary Of The First Thanksgiving With THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021
2021 marks the 400th anniversary of what is traditionally known as The First Thanksgiving, now known to many as The Day of Mourning. To observe the occasion, Trav S.D. will be presenting key portions of his work The Pilgrim's Progress, a monologue mixing humor, history, memoir, poetry, performance art, world events and even a little Shakespeare.
THERE'S NOTHING LIKE LIBERTY: THE MARX BROTHERS AND AMERICA to Stream in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021
Freedonia Marxonia, the annual Marx Brothers festival held on the SUNY Fredonia campus, will once again be held virtually this year. The featured event, live streaming on Friday, October 1, is There's Nothing Like Liberty: The Marx Brothers and America, an 'illustrated lecture' by Noah Diamond.
The Civilians Announce Paul Swan Salons With Penny Arcade, Josef Astor, And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2019
The Civilians, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson and Managing Director Margaret Moll, is proud to announce a series of lively and engaging post-show salons that will follow select performances of Claire Kiechel's Paul Swan is Dead and Gone. Luminaries from the world of arts and letters will speak on various themes relevant to Paul Swan's life and work including his residency in the Carnegie Hall studios, queer performance, and mid-century ideas of camps.
BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville
by Trav S. D. - Aug 10, 2018
Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.
The Brick Theater Presents THE FESTIVAL OF LIES
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018
Truth is an illusion. Experience is subjective. And proof is in the eye of the beholder. We at The Brick believe only what we feel like believing and likely not even that. All news is fake news. Except for the news that proves my point. Join us for performances and art works full of hot takes, half-truths and exaggerations for you to believe, ignore and distrust at your pleasure. All spectators will receive ten million dollars.
Political Farce CANT Begins Tonight at The Brick Theater
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2016
The Brick Theater, Inc. and Gemini CollisionWorks present CANT, a new play by Ian W. Hill and Gemini CollisionWorks, written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill and assisted by Berit Johnson.
Peculiar Works presents ANDROBOROS: VILLAIN OF THE STATE
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 24, 2016
Peculiar Works Project announces a new site-specific, political farce: Androboros: Villain of the State, a 1-hour adaptation of America's first play in celebration of its 300th Anniversary. In this contemporary staging - in an actual boxing ring - characters inspired by today's political leaders will metaphorically slug it out just days before Americans go to vote. This is a rare opportunity to see an American first in a unique sett ng during an extraordinary election season - right for theater lovers and politics haters!