| Josephine A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play - will return to the SoHo Playhouse this January | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 05:18 pm EST 12/18/17 | |
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| Dynamite Lunchbox & SoHo Playhouse Present The Award-Winning Production of Josephine A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play Based on the life of Josephine Baker Starring Tymisha Harris Book and Music Direction by Tod Kimbro; Directed by Michael Marinaccio January 18 - February 11, 2018 Opening Night is Sunday, January 21, 2018 At the Historic SoHo Playhouse "Tymisha Harris' performance is a tour de force. Not only can this gal sing, her burlesque numbers are captivating and her dalliances with audience participation are perfection. When she belted out Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin', I cried."★★★★★,–CBC ” If there’s a truly must-see show at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, it’s Josephine”★★★★★– Winnipeg Free Press Featured at this year’s Fringe International Encore Series, JOSEPHINE, a burlesque cabaret dream playwas winner of the prestigious “Production of the Year” Award, beating out 18 top international performances will get a full Off-Broadway run this January. Presented by Dynamite Lunchbox and the SoHo Playhouse (Darren Lee Cole, Artistic Director), JOSEPHINE is based on the life of Josephine Baker and created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio, and Tod Kimbro with book and musical direction by Tod Kimbro, direction by Michael Marinaccio and stars Tymisha Harris. The show will begin January 18 and will have a limited run through February 11. Opening will be celebrated on Sunday, January 21 at 2pm at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by visiting SoHoPlayhouse.com. JOSEPHINE, a burlesque cabaret dream play combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. Josephine shatters stereotypes of race, gender roles and sexuality in this intimate, charming and haunting cabaret with a twist. Born in St. Louis in 1906, Josephine Baker achieved only moderate success in the United States, but became an international superstar after moving to France in the early 20’s. She starred alongside white romantic leading men in films in the 30’s, had multiple interracial marriages and homosexual relationships, and performed in men’s clothing before the term “drag” existed in the lexicon. Her adopted country of France gave her the opportunity to live freely without the racial oppression of her home nation, though she never stopped yearning for acceptance in America. Producer/Director/Co-creator Michael Marinaccio notes: “In a period of profound division in America, we are excited to present the story of a woman who broke boundaries of race, gender, and sexuality in a time before America had begun coming to terms with the concept of diversity. We are thrilled to bring this story of one of the most impactful yet often overlooked figures of the 20th Century to New York City audiences.” JOSEPHINE debuted at the 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival and winning the distinctions of "Outstanding Solo Performance" and "Best Show", JOSEPHINE played three sold out runs to rave reviews in hometown Orlando Florida before starting a 2017 North American tour. The first stop was the second largest Fringe Festival in North America, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, where it was touted as the "breakout hit" of the Festival, selling out the entire run and receiving 5-star reviews from both CBC and the Winnipeg Free Press. The show then went to Indianapolis where it won “Best National Production”, “Outstanding Female Performance”, “Audience Choice” and “Festival Top Seller”. Now, following a successful run at Soho Playhouse as part of the 2017 Fringe Encore series, Josephine has been awarded the honor of the encore series “Outstanding Production of the Year” and will be returning to Soho Playhouse for an extended run with an extended version of the show feature three new songs, all Josephine Baker originals. In addition to the numerous awards and accolades JOSEPHINE garnered significant critical praise including "The show, a look at the dramatically unconventional life of 20th-century entertainer Josephine Baker, is a star vehicle for Harris, and she delivers."-Orlando Sentinel; “Harris work with Varietease and Universal established her as one of Orlando’s best singer/dancers, but under Marinaccio’s direction she gets to demonstrate her considerable acting chops as well, digging deep into the sadness beneath Baker’s sunny showbiz exterior.”–Orlando Weekly; "Harris is a magnetic performer, strong singer, and high-powered dancer" Critic's Pick -San Diego Union Tribune; "I was mesmerized by her performance, and the songs she performed were a Masters Class in how to interpret a song so they draw the audience in, and move the story along."★★★★★ -Nuvo Indianapolis. JOSEPHINE A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play Begins performance on Thursday, January 18; Opens Sunday, January 21 through February 11 Performances Schedule: Thursday - Saturday at 7PM; Matinees on Saturday & Sunday at 2PM EXCEPTION: No 2pm Show on Saturday, January 20. Show Runs 75 minutes The show is intended for adult audiences, as it contains adult content and nudity Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by visiting SoHoPlayhouse.com For more information on Josephine please visitjosephinetheplay.com/ SoHo Playhouse is 15 Vandam St, New York, NY 10013 Press dates are Friday, January 19 at 7 PM; Saturday, January 20 at 7 PM; Sunday, January 21 at 2 PM. Ms. Harris and the creative are available for interviews. To arrange interviews or press seats please contact JT Public Relations at joe@jt-pr.net or (646) 481-6583 About the company: TYMISHA HARRIS (Co-Creator/Performer/Costume Designer) (aka “Tush”) has been performing professionally for over 20 years. Her early credits include assistant choreographer and backup dancing for the 90’s pop group N*SYNC, backup dancer for LFO, multiple roles at Universal Studios Orlando, and a featured role in the hit movie series Bring It On. More recent endeavors include the national tour of Rock of Ages, a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobulus Dance Theater Company, and founding member and Assistant Director/Choreographer of the successful Orlando based troupe, VarieTease. MICHAEL MARINACCIO (Co-Creator/Director/Producer) has been a successful Producer, Director, Actor and Teacher in Central Florida and beyond for over 20 years. A BFA Theatre Performance graduate of The University of Central Florida, Michael has participated directly in hundreds of theatrical productions. As a collaborator, he has helped create over 20 original theatre pieces, and has produced and directed dozens of new works. He is currently employed as the Festival Producer of Orlando Fringe. TOD KIMBRO (Co-Creator/Playwright/Musical Director) has written over 25 plays and musicals since 1997, including My Illustrious Wasteland, which was presented Off-Broadway at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival. His 2000 musical LOUD was nominated for the M Elizabeth Osborn Award, a national prize for emerging playwrights. Tod is also an accomplished pianist and singer, and has released two albums of original music. SOHO PLAYHOUSE serves the downtown theater community as an historic 199 seat Off-Broadway venue. It was on this stage that Mr. Albee produced many first works of Terrance McNally, John Guare, Lanford Wilson, Sam Shephard, AR Gurney and Leroi Jones. The Playhouse is on a mission to preserve and protect the wonderful artists that make up Off-Broadway’s downtown theatre scene. Darren Lee Cole has been artistic director since 2004 |
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