Based on the true story of William Finn, the autobiographical musical A New Brain (by Finn and James Lapine) tells the tale of a composer, Gordon Michael Schwin, who, in the midst of writing a song for work, collapses at lunch one day. It turns out t …Read more

A New Brain, the latest production from The Gallery Players, is helmed by director Barrie Gelles. Centered around a young artist who suddenly finds out he has a potentially life-threatening brain malformation, this story is based on the real-life exp …Read more

After nearly a decade away, Adrienne Kennedy reasserts herself as a singular, seminal voice in the American theatre with He Brought Her Heart Back, now onstage at Polonsky Shakespeare Center’s Theatre for a New Audience. In barely 50 minutes, the pla …Read more

The Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn will screen Adam Rifkin’s The Dark Backward as part of their Weird Wednesdays series on 01/31. We spoke to the director about his inventive neo-noir, working with the late Bill Paxton, and his love of film. You’ll be …Read more

In SOMEONEPLEASELISTENANDUNDERSTAND (they’re wiretapping our brains), written by Brett Evan Solomon, directed by Kelsey Lurie, and performed at The Brick Theater as part of this year’s Exponential Festival, the complexity of communication gets a sing …Read more

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? Well, it’s easier than you think! Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is a dream for those wanting to get some awesome gear. We stopped by the store to have some fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekI43wDgQv …Read more

I’m still not sure what to make of Ballyturk, Enda Walsh’s play currently making its American debut at St. Ann’s Warehouse. I’d also maintain, however, that while there is an often frustrating incoherence, this does not diminish the emotional punch t …Read more

If you’re a New Yorker or have ever visited the city during the warmer months, you’re probably familiar with the abundance of food festivals scattered throughout the five boroughs. Some food festivals are better than others, though, and Williamsburg’ …Read more

Triskelion Arts presented The Moving Architects from November 30 to December 2, 2017. The evening consisted of four works — two live performance and two video — that cycled through sociopolitical and elementally informed movement explorations. The …Read more

There are over 200 bicycle shops in New York City, but only one where you get to physically build your own bicycle. Whatever you can dream up, Joe Nocella and his team can help you build at 718 Cyclery in Gowanus. Move over, Citi Bikes! 718 Cyclery i …Read more