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The show continues every Tuesday at 9:30 PM EST!At The Open Mic at FRIGID New York the focus is the stage! Sign-ups get 7 minutes to try anything in one of the most supportive rooms in New York City. Whether it’s a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community. Open Mic FAQs
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Adam Wade, the 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, creator of the #1 Best Selling Audible Original 'You Ought To Know Adam Wade' and from TV’s 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'Girls' returns to Under Saint Marks Theater! This monthly storytelling show will feature three to four different stories from Adam’s extensive catalog. No two shows will be the same. Come and see this New York Times, Time Out New York, and CBS critics’ pick LIVE on stage in New York! A different special guest storyteller will begin each show. “Mr. Wade is an enchanting storyteller.” – The New York Times “Wade is expressing not just our inner misfit but our inner small-town kid.” – The New Yorker “He’s completely vulnerable. When he goes on stage he brings only himself. People instantly fall in love with him.” – George Dawes Green, the founder of The Moth “Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform his coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope.” – Audible
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Picture this. You’re seventeen. You’re a twink. You’re the hottest seventeen year old twink that’s ever existed. And then bam! You get it. A Grindr notification. From a blank profile. A twenty-seven year old man… Oh what the universe has in store… Now, four years, copious amounts of weed, a gender transition, and several high doses of psychedelics later Ryann Lynn Murphy tells a story about a girl who got groomed.
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New York comedian Emily Wilson works out her all new hour of jokes, songs and stories.
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2002 June 18th, 2002. It’s the last day of high school in South Cumberland, New Jersey. It’s also prom. And Sarah Preacher’s pre-prom party. And graduation. And the battle of the bands. And the show choir state showcase. And the big volleyball game. And school picture day. And Billie Horner and Michael Carmichael may have just broken up. And Simon Shartzman said he’d buy weed. And Rob Dylan claimed he wrote the best song of all time. A lot is going on. 2002 is a new comedy play set in the days when we were confused and/or dazed. When life was both super and bad. When we had one last night to change things forever… Will you come to the show with us? Circle one: Yes. No. Maybe. Written by Matt Cox (Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic) and Stephen Stout, directed by Stephen Stout. Starring: Nick Carrillo, Jimmy Dailey, A.J. Ditty, James Fouhey, Allison Frasca, Alex J. Gould, Lindsley Howard, Andy Miller, Karsten Otto, Eleanor Philips, and Jordan Sison. 2002 is adapted from Giant Skybeam Session 2: School's Out Forever by Matt Cox, Layla Khoshnoudi, and Stephen Stout.
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Haus of Dylan is an hour of high-energy storytelling, musical-comedy. Dylan is a classically trained pianist turned unhinged gay musical comic. His hour is injected with songs, personal anecdotes, even acrobatics. Dylan talks about growing up with a gay twin, racial identity, getting bullied in school, and screaming at your therapist. All woven together by jaunty musical themes. By the end of the show he will be drenched in sweat and with any luck, so will you.
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"Sins & Stardust Burlesque" is a spellbinding series from producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy, featuring a rotating cast of dazzling burlesque stars, high-energy go-go dancing, and unforgettable headliners. From classic striptease to genre-bending surprises, no two nights are ever the same, just unforgettable performances and a whole lot of glitter-fueled mischief. Note: This series a 21+ event. July 21st Performance: It’s a ruby-red celebration as Sins and Stardust Burlesque returns for a birthday-month blowout honoring producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy. From crimson glam to glittering mischief, this radiant night pays tribute to the power and passion of the ruby with a cast dressed to thrill. Returning to the Sins and Stardust stage are Dorienne Dreadful, Rosie Tulips, Trinity Starlight, and Qualms Galore, with Sunshyne keeping the floor hot on go-go. Headlining the evening is the iconic Headmistress Jo Weldon, bringing brilliance, fire, and burlesque royalty to the spotlight.
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Before “THE TWILIGHT ZONE,” “THE OUTER LIMITS” and “THE X-FILES”…there was H.P.Lovecraft’s 1930 cautionary novella “THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS!” “PENTAGON ADMITS TO REGULAR EVERYDAY UFO ENCOUNTERS” NY TIMES 5/20/24 Relevant to present day headlines, here is one man’s desperate attempt to warn the world that we are not alone. From beyond the stars, these interstellar immigrants have come to enslave mankind…and they are already here living among us! Professor Albert Wilmarth has arrived at tonight’s meeting of the NY Psychical Society to tell his tale about a missing colleague, Henry Akeley, a farmer in Northern Vermont, who had convinced Wilmarth that there are strange beings living in the remote woods on Dark Mountain…beings who are not of this world, but, sometimes, appear to be human. Now, Wilmarth has come to convince the rest of us that Akeley was not wrong. Now in its 22nd Season, multi-award winning, critically acclaimed Radiotheatre presents for its 14th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Festival, “THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS” which includes a great cast, original orchestral score, fantastic video projections and award-winning sound design. Just bring your imagination!
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A night of experimental comedy with New York's Funniest Stand-Up 2022 winner Daniel Simonsen. Come watch the Norwegian build material as he works both scripted and completely unscripted. As seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “One to watch” Time Out “Brilliantly offbeat” Guardian “Exceptionally funny” Village Voice **** Times **** Time Out **** Skinny **** Fest
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An onstage comedy adventure, where YOU create the heroes, YOU cast the spells, and YOU roll the die! Dungeons & Dragons, off the table and onto the stage! Our Dungeon Master and players will weave an epic fantasy tale, letting your suggestions and your (20-sided) dice rolls shape our improvised story, but audience participation doesn’t end there! You’ll be given spell scrolls to use at any point that can alter the course of our adventures! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, or know next to nothing about DnD, you’ll love this interactive comedy experience. Check out our Instagram, TikTok and website to get a feel for the show website: improvised-dnd.com instagram: @improvised_dnd tiktok: @improvised_dnd
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This month, FRIGID Nightcap leans all the way into theatrical excess with Being Dramatic—a late-night variety show where everything is too much, on purpose. Big feelings. Bold gestures. Crazy costumes. As reality contorts into farce and state violence hides behind spreadsheets, our only option is to meet the moment with maximum flair. Join us for an evening of high camp, raw emotion, low-budget spectacle, and pointed political theater disguised as silliness (or vice versa). Featuring drag, burlesque, music, stand-up, storytelling, performance art, and true variety in every sense of the word. Hosted by the fabulous Dora Diamond, with performances by Jay Simpson, Rebecca Kaplan, Annie Smokely, Maze, Amanda Miller, and resident chaos agents The Strange Girlzz. - $15 tickets include a complimentary glass of wine - Livestream tickets available for $10 Bring your feelings. Bring your friends. Bring your best dramatic entrance. Because when the world is falling apart, why wouldn’t we make a scene?
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Psychic medium and stand up comedian Nelly Reznik will be performing Comediumship, an experimental combination of stand up comedy and audience readings. Readings may consist of connecting with loved ones who have passed, and receiving life guidance for audience members, all in a lighthearted way. Not everyone will receive a reading, but all in attendance should be open to it. Due to the intimate nature of the event, doors will close at curtain time and latecomers will not be given a seat. In addition, this is an alcohol-free event. Opener: Grace Lobo
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Come catch the best short films of the month with the EAST VILLAGE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Please note that this show will not be streaming and can only be seen in person. East Village Film Festival is an independent project, not produced by FRIGID New York. For more information, please visit their website at eastvillagefilmfestival.com.
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IF I DID, YOU DESERVED IT, written and conceived by Jess Lauricello and Alexandra Spina, is an upcoming comedy series following billionaire man-child Hugh Donmetre (Samson MacDermot) and his equally rich, self-absorbed, and narcissistic best friend Denise Benedetti (Annabella Pritchard) in their mission to protect the status quo which protects their gluttonous lifestyle, with no regard to who this ends up hurting. Trapped along for the ride is Hugh's vaguely-Eastern-European-or-something house-servant Boris (Luis Feliciano), and Hugh's younger brother Hector (Padraig Bond), who just wants to be left alone. In this live screening of the pilot episode (dir. Ben Salazar), Hugh and Denise respond to the laugh track they hear while stuck on house arrest. After selling out, earning an encore performance, and being dubbed FRIGID New York's Show of the Month in the 2024 Queerly Festival, Hugh, Denise, Boris, and Hector are back - this time on the screen, before they end up... Where They End Up.
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As You Mic It: An Open Shakespeare Slam - Join us for a one-of-a-kind slam where you can compete to be crowned Best of the Bards! If you are slamming, come prepared to perform up to two of any Shakespeare monologue or sonnet of your choice (within 3 and a half minutes, memorization not required but encouraged). If you are don't want to slam, come join us for some merriment, libations, and maybe even become a judge (no experience necessary)! All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine! SLAM MECHANICS - First 15 to sign-up at the door will be guaranteed entry to the slam as a participant. Up to 3 people can be wait-listed depending on time-constraints. 3 Judges will be selected at random from the crowd. Each participant will have 3 and a half minutes to perform their chosen monologue, after which the judges will secretly give them a score out of 10.0. Scores will be tallied in secret and the top 3 will enter the "callback" round where they will perform a second monologue and once again be graded. The overall winner of the "callback" round will be crowned Best of the Bards and receive a prize.
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Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit. Try something new, delicious and strange. Come for the art. Stay for the community. We encourage risk-taking, question-asking, and the development of a supportive community of artists seeing, encouraging, and challenging each other’s work with the ultimate goal of enriching the artistic community through cross-pollination and meeting new people. Learn more at www.paperkraine.com.. Due to limited capacity, latecomers are not guaranteed seats. This applies to both walk ups and reserved tickets.
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A Shakespearean parody of the Princess Bride!
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Stories of astronomical discoveries and bad omens from the skies, Hollywood stars falling from grace, earth shattering objects falling from space, and how us little humans make sense of it all. Curated by Fellow J.R. Pepper: Alexander Razo- Meyers Illuminating the Stars of Screen: Karl Freund, and the Evolution of Cinema Lighting One person who spans the arc from the beginnings of cinema is Karl Freund, German cinematographer who ties early film history together demonstrating the essential nature of the art and craft of cinematography (and things so basic as moving the camera in a scene) from pre-sound film, to "Metropolis,” to the comparative modernity of "I Love Lucy.” — Rain Wiegartner Jack Parsons is Ludicrous In the 1930s and 40s, an eccentric rocket scientist founds one of the vitally important research institutions that brought humanity into space. At the same time, he was also trying to start the apocalypse using sex magic. — Sarah Grant Galileo and his spoiled brat behavior that led to a feud with the Catholic Church. Contrary to popular belief, Galileo was a spoiled brat academic who picked a fight with the Catholic Church when they were actually ok with the science (at least, in theory). Ironically, he originally thought he wanted to be a priest and sent his daughters to a convent. But spoiled brats are complex creatures who can't just leave well enough alone. — Amanda Harris Shakespeare Supernova When Shakespeare wrote of a new bright star to the west of the pole that appeared the same night as old King Hamlet’s ghost, many historians were baffled. Which bright star? Forensic Astronomers took the case to identify the star in question, and believe they found the answer! —- Maryellen DeVivo The Man Who Fell to Earth? Nikola Tesla's Relationship with Air and Space A star inventor who lit up the world, Nikola Tesla was one of the smartest and most fascinating individuals to ever inhabit this planet. This talk will focus on all things Tesla-related that travel through the air, including wireless communication, lightning, spaceships, and pigeons. —- Carolyn Wise We Know the Way: The Kon Tiki to Moana 2, Polynesian Celestial Navigation No one knows where Polynesians first came from, but by 1000 BC they had covered over 6 million square miles of ocean. How did they do it? They followed the stars. You’re welcome.
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Step into a world of Music, Dance, Comedy, Burlesque. The cool. wild and wonderful. Dress Up, dress Downtown or come as you are for a slice of NYC nightlife like no other. Co-Hosted by dazzling Dara Jemmott (crowned Winner, NJ Statewide Funniest Fest) and gregarious Gregory Levine (Travel Channel & Emcee - Guilty Pleasures) since June 2023.
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Hamlet couldn't possibly get more dramatic... or could it? Hamlet couldn't possibly be funny... or could it? Are Shakespeare and Telenovelas a match made in heaven? THAT is the question! With Hamlet: La Telenovela, audiences will experience Hamlet like never before—through an adaptation that heightens the story’s innate melodrama and explores it through a farcical, comedic lens. We invite the public to open their arms to the cathartic, guilty pleasure that only telenovelas (soap operas) can provide. Hamlet: La Telenovela is a Hispanic parody of the classic, performed entirely in Spanish with English subtitles. While the dialogue is a direct translation of Shakespeare’s original text, the adaptation is performed in the style of Latin American telenovelas. “A fast-moving, tremendously funny adaptation that ranks among our favorite experiences of Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy.” John Ziegler and Leah Richards, Thinking Theater NYC — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Welcome to Electric Moon Cabaret, where sultry meets edgy in a provocative fusion of glamour and grit. Our cabaret is your playground for the night, where every performance is a bold blend of seductive allure and rebellious energy. A place where the performers are hotter than your last Tinder date and you can slip into something that says, “I’m here to play,” get ready for a night that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Electric Moon Cabaret is quite the adventure—and yes, we have been known to break a few hearts along the way.
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A theatre company on the way to their next gig meets two men on the highway. The two men talk the performers into following them to the capital, Elsinore, where they are pressed into service by the prince, Hamlet, who believes the king, also his Uncle Claudius, is corrupt. The actors grapple with the call of duty, and discuss the pros and cons of speaking truth to power. — This production is a part of Frigid New York’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Something wicked this way comes.... JB Theatricals is delighted to present the U.S. premiere of this witty and raucous satire. UNSEX'd takes audiences back to Elizabethan London, a time when men played women's roles onstage. UNSEX’d follows two boy-players: Wilburn, a fading star clinging to fame, and his apprentice Humphrey, a handsome upstart turning heads and stealing roles. As their competition for the role of Lady Macbeth heats up both onstage and off, dark magic, new grudges, and unleashed desires swirl into a fabulously queer theatrical storm. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Friends, foes, fools! Do you ever bemoan the fact that the 884,647 words William Shakespeare wrote have been performed already? Do you yearn for the experience of seeing The Bard's works for the first time? Then celebrate the glad tidings of As You Will and our Unscripted Shakespeare Show! These Shakespearean Scholars are here to present all the monumental works the immortal Bard would've written if he hadn't gone and died. With just the title given by the audience the players of As You Will bring a Shakespearean comedy to life complete with Shakspeare's themes, language, poetic verse, and some scholarly footnotes thrown in for good measure. As You Will have performed such classics as "Eight Merry Spiders," "That Doth Not Go There," "1601: A Space Odyssey'' and though those shows will never be seen again, there’s always a Shakespearean world premiere in our makeshift Globe Theatre at Under St Marks. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Haunted by the spirit of his younger self, an aging country music star battles losing his memory and sense of self in a secluded lake-side cabin. “Tempestuous” asks the question if the good times are really over for good. Ariel Chance Farmer’s daughter, Miranda, does her best to care for her father while nurturing her own dreams. All the while, the specter of the younger singer is a constant reminder of what is and what isn’t. Leaning heavily on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” the three-person play is a fresh take on the classic. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Spanglish Affair Open Mic If you want to perform, please fill out this form and attach a screenshot of your ticket purchase: Click here Now the Spanglish Affair is happening monthly! We are introducing themes to spark your creativity: July 14th: A French Affair Aug 4th: "Cuando Calienta el Sol" – Summer Party Sep 15th: "Vuelta al Cole – 2000s Edition" Oct 13th: “Drop Dead Gorgeous” Nov 17th: "Friendsgiving from Abroad / Gracias, Amigues" Dec 15th: "Something from Abroad" Holiday Party and Fundraiser – Nacimiento Core We are excited to provide a safe space for artists to explore and share their art in front of a live audience. If there's something you've always wanted to do, this is a space for you to do it! While our company focuses on Spanish and Spanglish content, this is not a requirement for your piece—if you're someone with art to share, this space is for you. Here are some ideas for types of performers we're looking for: singers, dancers, comedians, performance art, burlesque, actors, visual artists, clowning, spoken word, poetry. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! We have 8 available spots which will be filled first-come first-
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Hottie Bop is coming to an end. After thirty-eight Hottie Bop productions, we have only TWO MORE SHOWS before we Hot our last Bop. Y’know how comedians will end a year of performances with a video production - a film that captures the permanent record of their work? On August 8, we will do just that. Three cameras, a boom guy, two cue-card holders, two security guards, a director and ONE NIGHT to capture — on video – the quintessential Hottie Bop. This is the PENULTIMATE show. Hottie Bop: LIVE TAPING! Starring: Lina Zikas Duane Stanford Ben Hirsch Kev Qian Noah Weinflash Ashley McGregor Nick Barris JR Youngblut Jake Snyder
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Hamlet's Dad: Otherwise Known As The Daddy Issue's Cycle is comedian Rachel Resnik's magnum opus. A REALLY SERIOUS PLAY. NOT FUNNY. DON'T LAUGH. All five acts of Hamlet-guaranteed to solve your daddy issues-or your money back. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Anti-Gone by Needs More Work Productions is a bold new adaptation of the beloved classic. Audiences take on an active part in determining the outcome of the thrilling drama, utilizing the most popular invention of Ancient Greece - the democratic vote. Is a happy ending for Antigone’s story possible? Will we be able to find what has not been found in 2,500 years- a solution? "Giving Antigone a sense of possibility after all this time". Winner of the 2025 New York City Fringe Little Shakespeare Award! –- This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Two Gender identities, both alike in dignity, in the fair closet where we lay our scene. But wherefore art thou two? Playing through clown and movement work, Two Households reimagines the text of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet to explore queerness and gender identity. Rachel Weekley continues their streak of solo Shakespeare remixes, following sold-out runs of King of Nothing at The Brick and Harrisburg Fringe Festival, with this expanded production of Two Households, originally shown at Frigid's ShakesSolo Festival. Original compositions by RJ Christian, directed by Zeynep Akça of No Exit Theatre Collective. You can find more of NETC's work on Instagram: @noexittc. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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What use is goodness to the spider? To whom does he pray? Eight actors, zero directors, two rehearsals (optional): all the ingredients for Elsewhere Shakespeare's production of Measure for Measure. We’re not a theatre company; we’re a punk band that performs Shakespeare. DIY resources and more available at elsewhereshakespeare.com — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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A man, Jathian, struggles to accept the loss of his high school best friend. Ten years later, he turns to the spirits of his past for answers, but he only solidifies what he believes to be true.
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Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before Oscar… before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power.
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Stuart Laws is a British comedian who has opened for James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders and Chloe Radcliffe - his most recent special was produced by 800 Pound Gorilla and directed by Nish Kumar and he has appeared on the Off Menu and Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein podcasts. This show has just finished a sold out tour of the UK and received 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews (in the UK that’s really impressive, apologies if that isn’t how it works in the USA). It’s a stand up comedy show about relationships, travel, toilets, neurodivergence and how his life changed once he started dating an American. **** ½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (List). **** Broadway World 'You'll struggle to find a comedian with a better jokes-per-minute rate' **** (Fest). 'One of the most skilled and likeable comics... a deliciously joke-dense show' **** (Scotsman)
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Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.
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Remember how you felt reading Edger Allen Poe’s classic short story The Telltale Heart? Now, playwright Omen Kaine channels Poe, re-imagining the story for our times, and setting it in Boston during the Pandemic. In this edgy adaptation, neighbors of a beloved old-school musician hear screams. Detectives come across a gruesome scene. Domestic Violence at its worst. But it’s not a married couple, rather a young man taking care of the older one. The caregiver admits to killing the musician and is in custody. Yet something seems off... Omen Kaine’s new play, the second in a trilogy, is accompanied by an album of original music from the Los Angeles Art district based band, the Clandestine Circle Quintet. Experimenting with Hip Hop, Rock and Jazz, the music is interwoven into the storyline, building tension and suspense.. The production opens in the fall of 2025, with an October run in Los Angeles, followed by a November run in New York, and then moves overseas to Belgium. It is the second installation of Kaine’s Through the Altered Lens Trilogy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this bold new story in its first full dramatic productions.
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The show continues every Tuesday at 9:30 PM EST!At The Open Mic at FRIGID New York the focus is the stage! Sign-ups get 7 minutes to try anything in one of the most supportive rooms in New York City. Whether it’s a performance art piece, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, or something entirely off the top of your head, you'll find a home in the attentive welcoming community. Open Mic FAQs
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Adam Wade, the 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, creator of the #1 Best Selling Audible Original 'You Ought To Know Adam Wade' and from TV’s 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'Girls' returns to Under Saint Marks Theater! This monthly storytelling show will feature three to four different stories from Adam’s extensive catalog. No two shows will be the same. Come and see this New York Times, Time Out New York, and CBS critics’ pick LIVE on stage in New York! A different special guest storyteller will begin each show. “Mr. Wade is an enchanting storyteller.” – The New York Times “Wade is expressing not just our inner misfit but our inner small-town kid.” – The New Yorker “He’s completely vulnerable. When he goes on stage he brings only himself. People instantly fall in love with him.” – George Dawes Green, the founder of The Moth “Adam’s nuanced observations, openness, and wit transform his coming-of-age tales into funny, impactful, and universal stories of joy and hope.” – Audible
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Picture this. You’re seventeen. You’re a twink. You’re the hottest seventeen year old twink that’s ever existed. And then bam! You get it. A Grindr notification. From a blank profile. A twenty-seven year old man… Oh what the universe has in store… Now, four years, copious amounts of weed, a gender transition, and several high doses of psychedelics later Ryann Lynn Murphy tells a story about a girl who got groomed.
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New York comedian Emily Wilson works out her all new hour of jokes, songs and stories.
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2002 June 18th, 2002. It’s the last day of high school in South Cumberland, New Jersey. It’s also prom. And Sarah Preacher’s pre-prom party. And graduation. And the battle of the bands. And the show choir state showcase. And the big volleyball game. And school picture day. And Billie Horner and Michael Carmichael may have just broken up. And Simon Shartzman said he’d buy weed. And Rob Dylan claimed he wrote the best song of all time. A lot is going on. 2002 is a new comedy play set in the days when we were confused and/or dazed. When life was both super and bad. When we had one last night to change things forever… Will you come to the show with us? Circle one: Yes. No. Maybe. Written by Matt Cox (Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic) and Stephen Stout, directed by Stephen Stout. Starring: Nick Carrillo, Jimmy Dailey, A.J. Ditty, James Fouhey, Allison Frasca, Alex J. Gould, Lindsley Howard, Andy Miller, Karsten Otto, Eleanor Philips, and Jordan Sison. 2002 is adapted from Giant Skybeam Session 2: School's Out Forever by Matt Cox, Layla Khoshnoudi, and Stephen Stout.
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Haus of Dylan is an hour of high-energy storytelling, musical-comedy. Dylan is a classically trained pianist turned unhinged gay musical comic. His hour is injected with songs, personal anecdotes, even acrobatics. Dylan talks about growing up with a gay twin, racial identity, getting bullied in school, and screaming at your therapist. All woven together by jaunty musical themes. By the end of the show he will be drenched in sweat and with any luck, so will you.
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"Sins & Stardust Burlesque" is a spellbinding series from producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy, featuring a rotating cast of dazzling burlesque stars, high-energy go-go dancing, and unforgettable headliners. From classic striptease to genre-bending surprises, no two nights are ever the same, just unforgettable performances and a whole lot of glitter-fueled mischief. Note: This series a 21+ event. July 21st Performance: It’s a ruby-red celebration as Sins and Stardust Burlesque returns for a birthday-month blowout honoring producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy. From crimson glam to glittering mischief, this radiant night pays tribute to the power and passion of the ruby with a cast dressed to thrill. Returning to the Sins and Stardust stage are Dorienne Dreadful, Rosie Tulips, Trinity Starlight, and Qualms Galore, with Sunshyne keeping the floor hot on go-go. Headlining the evening is the iconic Headmistress Jo Weldon, bringing brilliance, fire, and burlesque royalty to the spotlight.
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Before “THE TWILIGHT ZONE,” “THE OUTER LIMITS” and “THE X-FILES”…there was H.P.Lovecraft’s 1930 cautionary novella “THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS!” “PENTAGON ADMITS TO REGULAR EVERYDAY UFO ENCOUNTERS” NY TIMES 5/20/24 Relevant to present day headlines, here is one man’s desperate attempt to warn the world that we are not alone. From beyond the stars, these interstellar immigrants have come to enslave mankind…and they are already here living among us! Professor Albert Wilmarth has arrived at tonight’s meeting of the NY Psychical Society to tell his tale about a missing colleague, Henry Akeley, a farmer in Northern Vermont, who had convinced Wilmarth that there are strange beings living in the remote woods on Dark Mountain…beings who are not of this world, but, sometimes, appear to be human. Now, Wilmarth has come to convince the rest of us that Akeley was not wrong. Now in its 22nd Season, multi-award winning, critically acclaimed Radiotheatre presents for its 14th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Festival, “THE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS” which includes a great cast, original orchestral score, fantastic video projections and award-winning sound design. Just bring your imagination!
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A night of experimental comedy with New York's Funniest Stand-Up 2022 winner Daniel Simonsen. Come watch the Norwegian build material as he works both scripted and completely unscripted. As seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “One to watch” Time Out “Brilliantly offbeat” Guardian “Exceptionally funny” Village Voice **** Times **** Time Out **** Skinny **** Fest
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An onstage comedy adventure, where YOU create the heroes, YOU cast the spells, and YOU roll the die! Dungeons & Dragons, off the table and onto the stage! Our Dungeon Master and players will weave an epic fantasy tale, letting your suggestions and your (20-sided) dice rolls shape our improvised story, but audience participation doesn’t end there! You’ll be given spell scrolls to use at any point that can alter the course of our adventures! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, or know next to nothing about DnD, you’ll love this interactive comedy experience. Check out our Instagram, TikTok and website to get a feel for the show website: improvised-dnd.com instagram: @improvised_dnd tiktok: @improvised_dnd
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This month, FRIGID Nightcap leans all the way into theatrical excess with Being Dramatic—a late-night variety show where everything is too much, on purpose. Big feelings. Bold gestures. Crazy costumes. As reality contorts into farce and state violence hides behind spreadsheets, our only option is to meet the moment with maximum flair. Join us for an evening of high camp, raw emotion, low-budget spectacle, and pointed political theater disguised as silliness (or vice versa). Featuring drag, burlesque, music, stand-up, storytelling, performance art, and true variety in every sense of the word. Hosted by the fabulous Dora Diamond, with performances by Jay Simpson, Rebecca Kaplan, Annie Smokely, Maze, Amanda Miller, and resident chaos agents The Strange Girlzz. - $15 tickets include a complimentary glass of wine - Livestream tickets available for $10 Bring your feelings. Bring your friends. Bring your best dramatic entrance. Because when the world is falling apart, why wouldn’t we make a scene?
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Psychic medium and stand up comedian Nelly Reznik will be performing Comediumship, an experimental combination of stand up comedy and audience readings. Readings may consist of connecting with loved ones who have passed, and receiving life guidance for audience members, all in a lighthearted way. Not everyone will receive a reading, but all in attendance should be open to it. Due to the intimate nature of the event, doors will close at curtain time and latecomers will not be given a seat. In addition, this is an alcohol-free event. Opener: Grace Lobo
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Come catch the best short films of the month with the EAST VILLAGE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Please note that this show will not be streaming and can only be seen in person. East Village Film Festival is an independent project, not produced by FRIGID New York. For more information, please visit their website at eastvillagefilmfestival.com.
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IF I DID, YOU DESERVED IT, written and conceived by Jess Lauricello and Alexandra Spina, is an upcoming comedy series following billionaire man-child Hugh Donmetre (Samson MacDermot) and his equally rich, self-absorbed, and narcissistic best friend Denise Benedetti (Annabella Pritchard) in their mission to protect the status quo which protects their gluttonous lifestyle, with no regard to who this ends up hurting. Trapped along for the ride is Hugh's vaguely-Eastern-European-or-something house-servant Boris (Luis Feliciano), and Hugh's younger brother Hector (Padraig Bond), who just wants to be left alone. In this live screening of the pilot episode (dir. Ben Salazar), Hugh and Denise respond to the laugh track they hear while stuck on house arrest. After selling out, earning an encore performance, and being dubbed FRIGID New York's Show of the Month in the 2024 Queerly Festival, Hugh, Denise, Boris, and Hector are back - this time on the screen, before they end up... Where They End Up.
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As You Mic It: An Open Shakespeare Slam - Join us for a one-of-a-kind slam where you can compete to be crowned Best of the Bards! If you are slamming, come prepared to perform up to two of any Shakespeare monologue or sonnet of your choice (within 3 and a half minutes, memorization not required but encouraged). If you are don't want to slam, come join us for some merriment, libations, and maybe even become a judge (no experience necessary)! All full price ticket purchases come with a free glass of wine! SLAM MECHANICS - First 15 to sign-up at the door will be guaranteed entry to the slam as a participant. Up to 3 people can be wait-listed depending on time-constraints. 3 Judges will be selected at random from the crowd. Each participant will have 3 and a half minutes to perform their chosen monologue, after which the judges will secretly give them a score out of 10.0. Scores will be tallied in secret and the top 3 will enter the "callback" round where they will perform a second monologue and once again be graded. The overall winner of the "callback" round will be crowned Best of the Bards and receive a prize.
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Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit. Try something new, delicious and strange. Come for the art. Stay for the community. We encourage risk-taking, question-asking, and the development of a supportive community of artists seeing, encouraging, and challenging each other’s work with the ultimate goal of enriching the artistic community through cross-pollination and meeting new people. Learn more at www.paperkraine.com.. Due to limited capacity, latecomers are not guaranteed seats. This applies to both walk ups and reserved tickets.
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A Shakespearean parody of the Princess Bride!
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Stories of astronomical discoveries and bad omens from the skies, Hollywood stars falling from grace, earth shattering objects falling from space, and how us little humans make sense of it all. Curated by Fellow J.R. Pepper: Alexander Razo- Meyers Illuminating the Stars of Screen: Karl Freund, and the Evolution of Cinema Lighting One person who spans the arc from the beginnings of cinema is Karl Freund, German cinematographer who ties early film history together demonstrating the essential nature of the art and craft of cinematography (and things so basic as moving the camera in a scene) from pre-sound film, to "Metropolis,” to the comparative modernity of "I Love Lucy.” — Rain Wiegartner Jack Parsons is Ludicrous In the 1930s and 40s, an eccentric rocket scientist founds one of the vitally important research institutions that brought humanity into space. At the same time, he was also trying to start the apocalypse using sex magic. — Sarah Grant Galileo and his spoiled brat behavior that led to a feud with the Catholic Church. Contrary to popular belief, Galileo was a spoiled brat academic who picked a fight with the Catholic Church when they were actually ok with the science (at least, in theory). Ironically, he originally thought he wanted to be a priest and sent his daughters to a convent. But spoiled brats are complex creatures who can't just leave well enough alone. — Amanda Harris Shakespeare Supernova When Shakespeare wrote of a new bright star to the west of the pole that appeared the same night as old King Hamlet’s ghost, many historians were baffled. Which bright star? Forensic Astronomers took the case to identify the star in question, and believe they found the answer! —- Maryellen DeVivo The Man Who Fell to Earth? Nikola Tesla's Relationship with Air and Space A star inventor who lit up the world, Nikola Tesla was one of the smartest and most fascinating individuals to ever inhabit this planet. This talk will focus on all things Tesla-related that travel through the air, including wireless communication, lightning, spaceships, and pigeons. —- Carolyn Wise We Know the Way: The Kon Tiki to Moana 2, Polynesian Celestial Navigation No one knows where Polynesians first came from, but by 1000 BC they had covered over 6 million square miles of ocean. How did they do it? They followed the stars. You’re welcome.
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Step into a world of Music, Dance, Comedy, Burlesque. The cool. wild and wonderful. Dress Up, dress Downtown or come as you are for a slice of NYC nightlife like no other. Co-Hosted by dazzling Dara Jemmott (crowned Winner, NJ Statewide Funniest Fest) and gregarious Gregory Levine (Travel Channel & Emcee - Guilty Pleasures) since June 2023.
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Hamlet couldn't possibly get more dramatic... or could it? Hamlet couldn't possibly be funny... or could it? Are Shakespeare and Telenovelas a match made in heaven? THAT is the question! With Hamlet: La Telenovela, audiences will experience Hamlet like never before—through an adaptation that heightens the story’s innate melodrama and explores it through a farcical, comedic lens. We invite the public to open their arms to the cathartic, guilty pleasure that only telenovelas (soap operas) can provide. Hamlet: La Telenovela is a Hispanic parody of the classic, performed entirely in Spanish with English subtitles. While the dialogue is a direct translation of Shakespeare’s original text, the adaptation is performed in the style of Latin American telenovelas. “A fast-moving, tremendously funny adaptation that ranks among our favorite experiences of Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy.” John Ziegler and Leah Richards, Thinking Theater NYC — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Welcome to Electric Moon Cabaret, where sultry meets edgy in a provocative fusion of glamour and grit. Our cabaret is your playground for the night, where every performance is a bold blend of seductive allure and rebellious energy. A place where the performers are hotter than your last Tinder date and you can slip into something that says, “I’m here to play,” get ready for a night that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Electric Moon Cabaret is quite the adventure—and yes, we have been known to break a few hearts along the way.
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A theatre company on the way to their next gig meets two men on the highway. The two men talk the performers into following them to the capital, Elsinore, where they are pressed into service by the prince, Hamlet, who believes the king, also his Uncle Claudius, is corrupt. The actors grapple with the call of duty, and discuss the pros and cons of speaking truth to power. — This production is a part of Frigid New York’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Something wicked this way comes.... JB Theatricals is delighted to present the U.S. premiere of this witty and raucous satire. UNSEX'd takes audiences back to Elizabethan London, a time when men played women's roles onstage. UNSEX’d follows two boy-players: Wilburn, a fading star clinging to fame, and his apprentice Humphrey, a handsome upstart turning heads and stealing roles. As their competition for the role of Lady Macbeth heats up both onstage and off, dark magic, new grudges, and unleashed desires swirl into a fabulously queer theatrical storm. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Friends, foes, fools! Do you ever bemoan the fact that the 884,647 words William Shakespeare wrote have been performed already? Do you yearn for the experience of seeing The Bard's works for the first time? Then celebrate the glad tidings of As You Will and our Unscripted Shakespeare Show! These Shakespearean Scholars are here to present all the monumental works the immortal Bard would've written if he hadn't gone and died. With just the title given by the audience the players of As You Will bring a Shakespearean comedy to life complete with Shakspeare's themes, language, poetic verse, and some scholarly footnotes thrown in for good measure. As You Will have performed such classics as "Eight Merry Spiders," "That Doth Not Go There," "1601: A Space Odyssey'' and though those shows will never be seen again, there’s always a Shakespearean world premiere in our makeshift Globe Theatre at Under St Marks. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Haunted by the spirit of his younger self, an aging country music star battles losing his memory and sense of self in a secluded lake-side cabin. “Tempestuous” asks the question if the good times are really over for good. Ariel Chance Farmer’s daughter, Miranda, does her best to care for her father while nurturing her own dreams. All the while, the specter of the younger singer is a constant reminder of what is and what isn’t. Leaning heavily on Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” the three-person play is a fresh take on the classic. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Spanglish Affair Open Mic If you want to perform, please fill out this form and attach a screenshot of your ticket purchase: Click here Now the Spanglish Affair is happening monthly! We are introducing themes to spark your creativity: July 14th: A French Affair Aug 4th: "Cuando Calienta el Sol" – Summer Party Sep 15th: "Vuelta al Cole – 2000s Edition" Oct 13th: “Drop Dead Gorgeous” Nov 17th: "Friendsgiving from Abroad / Gracias, Amigues" Dec 15th: "Something from Abroad" Holiday Party and Fundraiser – Nacimiento Core We are excited to provide a safe space for artists to explore and share their art in front of a live audience. If there's something you've always wanted to do, this is a space for you to do it! While our company focuses on Spanish and Spanglish content, this is not a requirement for your piece—if you're someone with art to share, this space is for you. Here are some ideas for types of performers we're looking for: singers, dancers, comedians, performance art, burlesque, actors, visual artists, clowning, spoken word, poetry. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! We have 8 available spots which will be filled first-come first-
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Hottie Bop is coming to an end. After thirty-eight Hottie Bop productions, we have only TWO MORE SHOWS before we Hot our last Bop. Y’know how comedians will end a year of performances with a video production - a film that captures the permanent record of their work? On August 8, we will do just that. Three cameras, a boom guy, two cue-card holders, two security guards, a director and ONE NIGHT to capture — on video – the quintessential Hottie Bop. This is the PENULTIMATE show. Hottie Bop: LIVE TAPING! Starring: Lina Zikas Duane Stanford Ben Hirsch Kev Qian Noah Weinflash Ashley McGregor Nick Barris JR Youngblut Jake Snyder
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Hamlet's Dad: Otherwise Known As The Daddy Issue's Cycle is comedian Rachel Resnik's magnum opus. A REALLY SERIOUS PLAY. NOT FUNNY. DON'T LAUGH. All five acts of Hamlet-guaranteed to solve your daddy issues-or your money back. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Anti-Gone by Needs More Work Productions is a bold new adaptation of the beloved classic. Audiences take on an active part in determining the outcome of the thrilling drama, utilizing the most popular invention of Ancient Greece - the democratic vote. Is a happy ending for Antigone’s story possible? Will we be able to find what has not been found in 2,500 years- a solution? "Giving Antigone a sense of possibility after all this time". Winner of the 2025 New York City Fringe Little Shakespeare Award! –- This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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Two Gender identities, both alike in dignity, in the fair closet where we lay our scene. But wherefore art thou two? Playing through clown and movement work, Two Households reimagines the text of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet to explore queerness and gender identity. Rachel Weekley continues their streak of solo Shakespeare remixes, following sold-out runs of King of Nothing at The Brick and Harrisburg Fringe Festival, with this expanded production of Two Households, originally shown at Frigid's ShakesSolo Festival. Original compositions by RJ Christian, directed by Zeynep Akça of No Exit Theatre Collective. You can find more of NETC's work on Instagram: @noexittc. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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What use is goodness to the spider? To whom does he pray? Eight actors, zero directors, two rehearsals (optional): all the ingredients for Elsewhere Shakespeare's production of Measure for Measure. We’re not a theatre company; we’re a punk band that performs Shakespeare. DIY resources and more available at elsewhereshakespeare.com — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
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A man, Jathian, struggles to accept the loss of his high school best friend. Ten years later, he turns to the spirits of his past for answers, but he only solidifies what he believes to be true.
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Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before Oscar… before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power.
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Stuart Laws is a British comedian who has opened for James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders and Chloe Radcliffe - his most recent special was produced by 800 Pound Gorilla and directed by Nish Kumar and he has appeared on the Off Menu and Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein podcasts. This show has just finished a sold out tour of the UK and received 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews (in the UK that’s really impressive, apologies if that isn’t how it works in the USA). It’s a stand up comedy show about relationships, travel, toilets, neurodivergence and how his life changed once he started dating an American. **** ½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (List). **** Broadway World 'You'll struggle to find a comedian with a better jokes-per-minute rate' **** (Fest). 'One of the most skilled and likeable comics... a deliciously joke-dense show' **** (Scotsman)
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Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.
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Remember how you felt reading Edger Allen Poe’s classic short story The Telltale Heart? Now, playwright Omen Kaine channels Poe, re-imagining the story for our times, and setting it in Boston during the Pandemic. In this edgy adaptation, neighbors of a beloved old-school musician hear screams. Detectives come across a gruesome scene. Domestic Violence at its worst. But it’s not a married couple, rather a young man taking care of the older one. The caregiver admits to killing the musician and is in custody. Yet something seems off... Omen Kaine’s new play, the second in a trilogy, is accompanied by an album of original music from the Los Angeles Art district based band, the Clandestine Circle Quintet. Experimenting with Hip Hop, Rock and Jazz, the music is interwoven into the storyline, building tension and suspense.. The production opens in the fall of 2025, with an October run in Los Angeles, followed by a November run in New York, and then moves overseas to Belgium. It is the second installation of Kaine’s Through the Altered Lens Trilogy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this bold new story in its first full dramatic productions.
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