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#26

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

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

I think the Zipper will be the perfect venue for this show.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#29

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

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.
johnraymondbarker.com
#30

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

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
Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

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

#32

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

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
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

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

#35

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

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

WOOHOO!

I'm glad the tickets have gone on sale.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#36

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

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

This sounds so awesome! I love the concept.
"As we all should probably have learned by now, to be a Stephen Sondheim fan is to have one's heart broken at regular intervals" - Frank Rich

Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide

Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]

(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)
#37

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

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..
25 shows in 14 days folks, anything is possible!

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

#38

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

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!

re: BASH'd: A GAY RAP OPERA Aiming For Summer Off-Broadway Run
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#39

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

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

This is Canadian, yes? Anyone know about more Canadian performances?
"As we all should probably have learned by now, to be a Stephen Sondheim fan is to have one's heart broken at regular intervals" - Frank Rich

Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide

Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]

(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)
#40

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

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.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#41

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

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.
"As we all should probably have learned by now, to be a Stephen Sondheim fan is to have one's heart broken at regular intervals" - Frank Rich

Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide

Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]

(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)

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

#47

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

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

I'm seeing it this Friday night. Very excited.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#49

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

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!
johnraymondbarker.com

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