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Bash’d!
2008 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding NY Theater
Created by and starring Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow
Music by Aaron Macri / Directed by Ron Jenkins
Mondays at 8 p.m., Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 & 10 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Through August 30 ONLY!
Tickets: $25 - $55
The critically acclaimed and award winning musical Bash'd! chronicles the tale of Jack and Dillon; two star-crossed lovers who must cope with the reality of hatred when one is brutally beaten. “The story, told almost entirely through fast and free-flowing rap, is not only moving but also hilarious” (The New York Post). Now in its final weeks - Don’t miss it!
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The Gospel of Our Lady J: A Summer Revival
With The Pink Champagne Orchestra and The Train To Kill Gospel Choir
With Special Guest Lady Rizo
Wednesday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Our Lady J, once again backed by The Pink Champagne Orchestra and The Train To Kill Gospel Choir, brings gospel music into the 21st century. Our Lady J has been performing regularly at The Zipper since last July, and she recently released her first EP, “Our Lady J: Live From The Zipper Factory” (recorded in October, ’07), which includes Our Lady J favorites “Picture of a Man” and “Pink Prada Purse.” She also recently recorded with Jake Shears and Scissor Sisters.
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THE PEACH TARTES PITCH A TENT
Friday, September 5
Doors at 9:30 p.m. / Show at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
The Peach Tartes, New York's Juiciest Burlesque Troupe, are joining forces with The World Famous *BOB* (and her famous "big top") to pitch a tent at The Zipper Factory and give New Yorkers the burlesque circus they have been waiting for . . . Peanuts! Popcorn! Pasties! Souvenirs! Soda Pop! Fringe Galore! Glitter! Tassels! Cotton Candy! G-Strings! Clowns that bump and grind! Aerialists that will drive you out of your mind! With special guests The Stumblebum Brass Band, and more!
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SYMPHONICS LIVE
Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Symphonics Live, a multidiscipline evening that showcases the finest poets and singer/songwriters in NYC, returns to The Zipper. This line-up features Shawn “Mr. Symphonics Live” Randall, Annekei, Celena Glenn, Oveous Maximus, Grace Kalamday, and other special surprise guests. Along with elements of dance and improvisation, Symphonics Live promotes Generosity, Love, and Creativity through the continual exploration of humanity through performing and visual arts.
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THE GRAVESHIFT
Sunday, September 7 @ 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
From The Bronx comes The Graveshift, the family rock band comprised of Graves siblings: Jonah (10), the lead vocalist; Joshua (12), the drummer; Alexi (14) is the guitarist and songwriter of everything from hard core rock songs to soft mellow acoustics; and Erica (18), the bassist.
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KINKO FOR PRESIDENT
Tuesday, September 9; Wednesday, September 10;
Tuesday, September 23; Wednesday, September 24;
Tuesday, September 30 & Wednesday, October 1
All shows @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door
As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With Kinko for President, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution! Kinko the Clown stands for change . . . spare change. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to bamboozle the public. And when it comes to throwing his hat in the ring, Kinko can’t be beat--from hat tricks to juggling hats, this clown is your candidate! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’s newest production is a full-force spectacle, where the circus meets the media circus, sideshow marvels meet campaign carnivals, and the audience meets one of this country’s oldest traditions--the variety arts. Like all political campaigns, Kinko’s campaign will include sleight of hand, tightrope acts, death-defying feats, slapstick comedy, and more. It’s time to put a real clown in the White House--Kinko for President!
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MADDY WYATT’S SAGEBRUSH VALENTINE
Wednesday, September 10 @ 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15
After her wildly successful “Hooteniesta” at The Zipper back in May, Brooklyn-based indie folkstress Maddy Wyatt now gives you a “Sagebrush Valentine”: Six songwriters will get together and pick a song title out of a hatful of audience-generated suggestions, and after an hour the song will be presented to the group. A few days later, the results are presented live-on-stage, along with a peek into the cannon of each talented artist. Come to The Zipper to hear six new songs by six great songwriters, including Maddy, Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.
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SCOTT MATTHEW
Friday, September 12 @ 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Scott Matthew was born in Queensland, Australia. He played in several short-lived bands, broke off his studies at university and moved to Sydney where founded the punk-rock band Nicotine. At that time he also started staging solo with an acoustic set where he discovered his passion for ballads. In 1997, on the search for new horizons, he followed a good friend to Brooklyn, and in 2002 he collaborated with former Morrissey drummer Spencer Cobrin and the two of them released an E.P. under the name Elva Snow, whereby Scott delivered lyrics and vocals. He is best known through his work on the John Cameron Mitchell film Shortbus. Scott wrote the theme song, “In the End,” in addition to the songs "Little Bird," "Surgery" and "Upside Down," performed in the film by Scott and featured on the soundtrack. For his debut album, in addition to seven original tracks, Scott along with his musicians arranged and recorded new versions of the songs used in Shortbus.
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LADY RIZO AND THE ASSETTES
THIRD ANNIVERSARY BLOW OUT!
Saturday, September 13 @ 10:00 p.m.
& Sunday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Join comedienne & chanteuse Lady Rizo as she celebrates three years of shows that always give a little more 'bang' for your buck. The Lady hosts a bevy of beauties and a smokin-hot live band in an evening of vintage cabaret featuring old standards, 80s pop, soul ballads and French odes d’amor. With special guests and Assettes from all over the world!
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ABOVE THE BELT
Sunday, September 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 ($10 for kids 12 and under)
Above the Belt returns to The Zipper! The only show of its kind, Above the Belt presents aerial artists from the U.S., Canada and Europe performing on trapeze, hoops, fabric, and rope. New work, signature pieces, works-in-progress, traditional circus, and experimental aerial dance are all showcased in this unique evening with an ever-changing line-up of artists.
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ERIC HIMAN
Friday, September 19 @9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $12
“A powerful set of pipes and slammin’ guitar playing.” – Genre Magazine
Eric Himan, the so-called "bad boy of folk" (Philadelphia Metro) returns to The Zipper in support of Eric's release, Resonate. Eric’s unique sound transgresses genre as his songs dabble in Blues, Folk, Pop, Blue Grass, Country, and Rock all served up with a pinch of wit and charm, earning him comparisons to Ani DiFranco, Cat Stevens and Tracy Chapman.
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DEAN AND BRITTA
Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips are former members of Luna. Started by Wareham in 1992, Luna recorded seven studio albums and played their final shows in February 2005. The Best Of Luna was recently released by Rhino and Beggar’s Banquet. Prior to Luna, Dean fronted Galaxie 500 from 1987 to 1991. Britta joined Luna in 1999 after playing in several bands: Belltower, Ultrababyfat, and Ben Lee. Britta was also the singing voice of 80s cartoon character, JEM, and starred in the movie Satisfaction, with Julia Roberts and Steve Cropper. In 2003, Dean and Britta released L'Avventura, an album of covers and duets produced by Tony Visconti (Bowie, T. Rex). This was followed by Sonic Souvenirs, an EP of remixes by Sonic Boom. D&B released their second album, Back Numbers, again with Visconti producing, in February 2007. They have also been active composing for film, notably scoring Noah Baumbach's The Squid & the Whale in 2004. Dean & Britta's touring band (aka the Back Numbers) currently includes Anthony LaMarca on drums and Matt Sumrow on keyboards.
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LASCIVIOUS BIDDIES
Monday, September 22 @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15
The Lascivious Biddies, an all-female cocktail pop quartet based in New York City, are making headlines with their blend of "Angelic vocal harmonies, wordy humor, jazz chops & pop moxie" (Time Out New York). The Lascivious Biddies are: Deidre Rodman Struck (Piano, Melodica, Vocals), Ila Cantor (Guitar, Vocals), Lee Ann Westover (Lead Vocals, Glockenspiel, Triangle) and Saskia Lane (Double Bass, Vocals). Their irrepressible, genre-defying sound has earned them an avid following throughout the United States and beyond. Blending jazz, pop, and cabaret with soaring four-part harmonies, this all female "cocktail pop" foursome has earned a reputation for expert musicianship and sharp wit mixed with a dash of sentimentality. They have performed their energetic and tightly-woven show in some of the nation's hottest venues and have appeared on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel and Fuse TV. Their music has been featured on NPR, the BBC, and numerous other stations across the U.S.
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HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER
Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower is the multimedia socio-political satire written by Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Till the Break of Dawn) and directed by Darren Katz (resident director for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). A hybrid between “The Electric Company,” “Chappelle's Show,” and “The Colbert Report,” Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower centers on a group of outsourced Japanese Ninjas hired by China to infiltrate the American Psyche by taking on roles in the Media, Pop Culture, and Politics. Each show features special guests, earning it a local cult following for integrating political pundits, celebrities, journalists, and musicians from the NYC underground scene into the show’s raw comedy format. The cast of Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower includes Lynn Andrews, Tarik Davis, Kevin R. Free, Brooke Ishibashi, Stephen Reyes and Stephen Sheffer. Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower has music arrangements and supervision by Ian Aster Wehrle, and the contributing writers are Jeff Ashworth and Heath Calvert.
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BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS’ CAVALCADE OF YOUTH
Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7 youth/$12 adults in advace; $10 youth/$15 adults at the door
The performers of Tomorrow steal the stage Today! Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase for young variety performers. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world- class champion performers—all under the age of 21.
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NOMI
Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Born and raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, side by side with the rebellious growth of Hip-Hop, Nomi began singing before she could speak in full sentences. Her deep, dreamy vocals found refuge in these raw arrangements, creating a unique blend of soul music. Now she dives into the underground to seek out sounds that deviated from top 40 commercial Hip-Hop and R&B. The result was Lost In Lust, an auto-biographical snap shot of life on the streets of Brooklyn. The record was self released under the Park Side Records label and is being compared to a union between Wu-Tang Clan’s The RZA on beats and Sade on vocals. Since the album's release Nomi has toured Europe & the US with CocoRosie, opening for them to a sold out crowd at The Bowery Ballroom. She performed at stylist Patricia Field's residence for Fashion Week, toured Europe with Antony & The Johnsons as one of 13 NYC Beauties in the Turning Tour. She has now joined New York Collective Hercules & Love Affair, whose self titled debut album is already being referred to as the dance album of the year. This modern dance record produced by DJ Andrew Butler features vocalists Antony & Kim Ann Foxxman. They are currently on a world tour in support of the album, out now on EMI/DFA.
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Story Pirates After Dark
Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15
Everything The Striking Viking Story Pirates perform is based on a story written by a New York City elementary school student - from the shame of chronic bedwetting to the tender love between the devil and some guy she met at Starbucks. “The Story Pirates have children (and adults) begging for more” (New York Post), and have been hailed as “crazy entertaining” by Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show.” With music, puppets, and a David Bowie-style tribute to a good Hebrew School education, the Story Pirates have blown the minds of 100,000 second graders. You're next.
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NOVICE THEORY
Saturday, October 11 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15
“A musician on the verge . . . destined for breakout stardom” (Village Voice), Geo Wyeth aka Novice Theory returns to The Zipper. A multi-instrument musician and composer driven with the vision of possibilities, he “has been drawing notice around town for his strongly narrative songs and evocative performances” (The New Yorker). “The music and performance is gaudy, ballsy and emotional with a vengeance and a slight wink. Think Gerry Lee Lewis and Rufus infused with Jazz arrangements” (Obsession Collection).
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