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Intense contemporary dance-theater blending humor, absurdity, and pathos across twelve vivid vignettes; includes Heather Maloy's world premiere plus revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, performed by Terpsicorps.
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Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
Athletic contemporary dance theatre unfolds in twelve vivid vignettes, moving from absurdist humor to profound pathos; includes Heather Maloy’s world premiere alongside revivals of Maloy’s Hunger and Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
A late-night stage production blending contemporary dance with theatrical, cinematic lighting and movement-driven storytelling. Expect a polished performing-arts setting with dramatic visuals and high-energy choreography.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Vibrant, magical theatrical adventure set in an AI-dominated world where two strangers confront identity through whimsical challenges, eccentric performers, and a sentient refrigerator; a world-premiere play celebrating messy, human imperfections.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
A celestial, alchemically infused retelling of Attar’s medieval Persian Sufi epic, threaded with Silk Road mythopoetics and Starry River imagery. Live music and shadow puppetry shape an intimate night of ancestral storytelling and spiritual reflection.
Late-night burlesque and heels performances bring a cheeky Summerween twist to an intimate downtown speakeasy. Expect a variety-show mix of seductive choreography, playful costumes, and cabaret-style energy in a close-up room.
Late-night burlesque and heels performances bring a cheeky Summerween twist to an intimate downtown speakeasy. Expect a variety-show mix of seductive choreography, playful costumes, and cabaret-style energy in a close-up room.
Late-night burlesque and heels performances bring a cheeky Summerween twist to an intimate downtown speakeasy. Expect a variety-show mix of seductive choreography, playful costumes, and cabaret-style energy in a close-up room.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A film screening followed by a Q&A and facilitated community conversation about death and dying, presence at the end of life, grief, love, and mutual support. Expect an intimate, reflective discussion space centered on community-supported dying.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
A fully staged musical theater performance in a professional main stage setting, pairing dramatic storytelling with ensemble vocals, choreography, and theatrical lighting for a high-energy night at a downtown performing arts venue.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
An anything-goes open mic night blending music sets, poetry readings, short films, dance pieces, and comic bits in a gallery-style setting. Expect a fast-moving variety showcase with experimental, community-made performances.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
A haunting Grimm fairy tale reset in 1940 Appalachia, where five professional actors weave bravery, trust, loss, and love through a Great Depression family story. A soulful live banjo, guitar, and spoon score underscores this heart wrenching yet hopeful mountain musical.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Award-winning local improv troupe spins fast-paced, audience-driven scenes and character bits with unpredictable punchlines. A late-night set in a bar setting for laughs and spontaneous crowd energy.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
Bold, jazz-infused Broadway revue reimagines classics from the 1920s–1960s with boundary-breaking casting and live musicians, blending sharp humor, lush arrangements, and emotional storytelling for a fresh, nostalgic night of theater.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, games, and spur-of-the-moment songs. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with big laughs and high-energy spontaneity.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, games, and spur-of-the-moment songs. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with big laughs and high-energy spontaneity.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, games, and spur-of-the-moment songs. The night crescendos into a fully improvised musical with big laughs and high-energy spontaneity.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical farce of suave con artist rivalry on the glamorous French Riviera, featuring dazzling dance numbers, nonstop hijinks, witty wordplay, romance, and high-stakes deception.
Late-night stand-up with sharp, identity-driven humor that plays with cultural expectations and perception. A theater-style setting keeps the focus on tight punchlines, candid storytelling, and crowd-ready timing.
Late-night stand-up with sharp, identity-driven humor that plays with cultural expectations and perception. A theater-style setting keeps the focus on tight punchlines, candid storytelling, and crowd-ready timing.
Late-night stand-up with sharp, identity-driven humor that plays with cultural expectations and perception. A theater-style setting keeps the focus on tight punchlines, candid storytelling, and crowd-ready timing.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, songs, and game-style formats. The night shifts into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and big laughs.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, songs, and game-style formats. The night shifts into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and big laughs.
Fast-paced improv comedy built from audience suggestions, mixing quick scenes, songs, and game-style formats. The night shifts into a fully improvised musical with spontaneous characters, plot twists, and big laughs.
Wartime-era swing and close harmonies collide with witty modern banter in a high-energy duo show. Expect big vocals, rapid-fire tap dancing, and a funny heartfelt cabaret-style set that leaves you uplifted.
Wartime-era swing and close harmonies collide with witty modern banter in a high-energy duo show. Expect big vocals, rapid-fire tap dancing, and a funny heartfelt cabaret-style set that leaves you uplifted.
Wartime-era swing and close harmonies collide with witty modern banter in a high-energy duo show. Expect big vocals, rapid-fire tap dancing, and a funny heartfelt cabaret-style set that leaves you uplifted.
Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.
Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.
Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.