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Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks to Performnew

The ongoing cross-cultural adventure that is Yoshiko Chuma’s A Page Out of Order arrives at the 92nd Street Y this weekend. Collaborating across generations and borders, this time around, Chuma unveils "Hold the Clock," a richly textured blend of movement, text, projections and original music.
New York Press  |  Susan Reiter  |  03-18-2010  |  Performance

Stupid White People Tricks at the Air Sex World Championshipsnew

Driven by humor, exhibitionism and sweaty-palmed horniness, the Air Sex World Championships steamed up the Highline Ballroom in New York City with many energetic air couplings Friday night.
New York Press  |  Jamie Peck  |  06-18-2009  |  Performance

Sonic Youth and Others Play Merce Cunningham's Birthday Bashnew

Sonic Youth wouldn't seem like a good birthday party band for most 90-year-olds. But Merce Cunningham isn’t your average nonagenarian.
New York Press  |  Joshua David Stein  |  04-16-2009  |  Performance

Draw-A-Thon Invades the Whitney, Lays Siege to the Met for No Reason Whatsoevernew

A few minutes after the Whitney Museum opened its doors for pay-what-you-will admission this past Friday, six half-naked, masked, paint-splattered men and women were checked smiling through museum security to writhe, pose and hand out flyers on the floor to unsuspecting culture tourists in the name of ... nothing.
New York Press  |  Ben Lasman  |  07-31-2008  |  Performance

How Comedian Dave Rubin Found His Niche (and Success) After Coming Outnew

When Rubin came out two years ago, he wasn't met with relentless scorn, hostile derision or frequent stonings as you might expect. Quite mercifully, the opposite had taken place: He opened himself up to a world of opportunity that didn't exist before.
New York Press  |  Nate Sloan  |  06-26-2008  |  Performance

Last Call for Rififi?new

The popular New York comedy/DJs/burlesque venue is still up for sale, and that's no laughing matter.
New York Press  |  Nate Sloan  |  02-14-2008  |  Performance

Mo Rocca Rocks Broadwaynew

He talks about his Broadway debut playing the vice principal in the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
New York Press  |  Leonard Jacobs  |  05-11-2007  |  Performance

Through the Uprightsnew

Upright Citizens Brigade and its offshoots keep selling New York City's brand of comedy to the masses.
New York Press  |  Brian Heater  |  11-02-2006  |  Performance

Laughing While It Hurtsnew

A Brooklyn comedian takes his unique schtick online to win a brand new audience.
New York Press  |  John DeSio  |  08-24-2006  |  Performance

Burlesque (Confidential)new

Everyday women steal the stage as the queens of the new burlesque.
New York Press  |  Sushil Cheema  |  07-20-2006  |  Performance

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