BASH'd: A GAY RAP OPERA Aiming For Summer Off-Broadway Run- Page 2

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 4/16/08 at 6:43am

I think the Zipper will be the perfect venue for this show.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/16/08 at 12:35pm

I am so thrilled!

[LittlexFallxOfxRain]

Posted: 4/16/08 at 3:45pm

I didn't think that it was serious until I saw the broadwayworld link.
I think it sounds crazy, but it handles some very important issues.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/16/08 at 4:23pm

trust me--its not crazy at all. Not only have I felt strongly that rap/hip hop is a fantastic genre for the theatre with its emphasis on great lyrics (in the heights is helping to prove this), but the idea of gay characters claiming a genre that has often been homophobic is very powerful.

This piece is extraordinary from the music and lyrics to the performances and direction.

[jenna2]

Posted: 4/21/08 at 11:56am

For those into the whole Facebook thing -- you can now become a "fan" of the show. It's a cool way to promote because your profile gets a little pic/link to the page, which has all of the show/ticket info.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/BASHd-A-Gay-Rap-Opera/11931924353?ref=s

Updated On: 4/21/08 at 11:56 AM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 4/21/08 at 1:24pm

Done!!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 6:04pm

BASH'd, the acclaimed Gay Rap Opera was just recognized by Heritage of Pride, the organizers of Gay Pride events in June in New York City, as an official Pride Event of 2008.

The Off-Broadway premiere will begin performances June 12th at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) with Opening Night set for Monday, June 23rd. BASH'd was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.
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Performances will be Monday at 8 PM, Thursday at 8 PM, Friday at 7:30 and 10 PM, Saturday at 8 PM. Tickets will be $25 - $55 and may be purchased at www.thezipperfactory.com or by calling 212/352-3101. The Zipper Factory Theater is located at 336 West 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues). Enjoy dinner before or after the show at the new restaurant, the Zipper Factory Tavern, available Monday until 11pm, Friday and Saturday to midnight and Sunday to 8pm. For dining reservations, call 212/695-4600.

For more information, visit HTTP://WWW.BASHDTHEMUSICAL.COM.
BASH'd Recognized as Offical Gay Pride Event

Updated On: 5/15/08 at 06:04 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 5/15/08 at 6:19pm

NICE!! :)

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 5/19/08 at 6:13pm

Tickets now on sale!!!! GO! SEE! THIS! SHOW!

http://www.bashdthemusical.com/
INFO

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/19/08 at 11:42pm

WOOHOO!

I'm glad the tickets have gone on sale.

[heathurrr]

Posted: 5/19/08 at 11:45pm

This sounds so awesome! I love the concept.

[koolaid mustache]

Posted: 5/20/08 at 2:36am

I saw it in Edmonton, Alberta
at the Roost (gay bar)

and meh, nothing amazing, it was good...
...but a good message...
..it will do good at the zipper..

Updated On: 5/20/08 at 02:36 AM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 6/12/08 at 10:17pm

Performances begin Off-Broadway tomorrow night!

Anyone here going?

Check out their new artwork! I love the slogan!

[heathurrr]

Posted: 6/12/08 at 10:27pm

This is Canadian, yes? Anyone know about more Canadian performances?

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 6/12/08 at 10:36pm

I know they began at the Toronto Fringe and won Best Musical there, then they came to the NY Fringe and won Best Musical here.

I think their plan right now is to focus on the NY Off-Broadway run and see where that leads them.

I would love this NY run to last as long as possible, hopefully into awards season so they can still be around for recognition.

[heathurrr]

Posted: 6/12/08 at 10:38pm

Agreed. I'd love for it to stick around so I could see it! I don't know exactly when I'll be able to get back to NYC.

Updated On: 6/12/08 at 10:38 PM

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 6/13/08 at 12:18am

They are performing at Splash Monday night.

[Summer Trouble]

Posted: 6/13/08 at 11:55am

BASH'd boys were featured in this week's Gay City News.


Tonight is the first preview! Break a leg boys!

[into_the_woods2]

Posted: 6/13/08 at 1:38pm

it sounds really funny!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 6/13/08 at 1:56pm

It is very funny, but it also packs a punch.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:00pm

Just a reminder that not only is there a show tonite, they are performing at Splash for Scott Nevins' show.

I'll be at both as it turns out!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 9:59pm

I'm seeing it this Friday night. Very excited.

[Here I Am]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:25pm

I saw it at the Fringe last year. Very clever little show with a deep message.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 6/17/08 at 3:18am

I saw the show tonite and it's even better than at Fringe. Some really nice revisions/additions and the production looked great. And the Zipper is such a terrific place for this kind of show with its fun ambience.

Then I went over to Splash for a lil Musical Mondays and Scott Nevins who was presenting a performance by the BASH'd boys. I finally got to meet them and they are the greatest guys. Very sweet and in awe of the great things happening for their show. And that makes it all the better--seeing two very sincere, talented people getting much deserved success.

I am very passionate about this show because not only do I feel like its one of my all-time favorite pieces of theatre, it's a vibrant piece of activism for the LGBT community and all that we are fighting for from California to NYC.

This excellent piece of theatre fulfills both passions for me.

Here's to a great run!

[perfectliar]

Posted: 6/22/08 at 6:55pm

How do I get $25 tickets? The cheapest option online is twice that. Is there a rush or something?