| Joe's Pub Announces New and Rescheduled Winter Programming | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 07:00 pm EST 01/31/22 | |
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| New York, NY (January 31, 2022) Joe's Pub announces the updated performances for their winter programming that starts today, January 31 through July 16, including rescheduled dates. Tomorrow is the first day of Black History Month. Join us and commemorate memorable performances from Britton & The Sting, Carl Hancock Rux, Greg Banks, Edward W. Hardy, J. Hoard, Kendall Thomas, Mykal Kilgore, Nicole Henry, Nona Hendryx and Xavier Smith. The unforgettable line-up also features Gary Lucas & Feifei celebrating the Lunar New Year, Joel Perez, Justin Elizabeth Sayre, Loren Allred, Martha Graham Cracker, Sophia Cleary, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Stephanie Chou, Kim David Smith, Joey Arias and Flamenco Festival favorite dancer, Nélida Tirado, plus a showcase of the magnificent breadth of American music from Gelsey Bell, Benjamin Scheuer, Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge and more below. Catch love in the Pub during Valentine's Week with performances from Isaac Oliver, Lea DeLaria, 'yMusic' Curated by Laurie Anderson, Miriam Elhajli, Generation of Women, Bob DiPiero and Mehmet Sanlikol. Grab your Valentine's tickets now. To keep everyone safe, effective January 21, 2022, until further notice, Joe's Pub requires proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination AND proof of a booster dose (for those eligible in accordance with CDC guidelines) by the date of attendance for access to the facility, theaters, and restaurant. Please read the full policy here. Ring of Keys: Queering the Canon Monday, January 31 at 7PM, Wednesday, February 23 and Tuesday, March 8 at 9:30PM Building off a sold-out Queering the Canon concert at Joe's Pub in February 2020, Queering the Canon returns in a 3-concert engagement to further queer the stage and transform the musical theatre canon. Joel Perez: Playing with Myself with Opener Milly Tamarez Monday, January 31 at 9:30PM Step into the mind of Joel Perez as he loops his way through songs and stories about growing up as a queer Puerto Rican ex-Pentecostal. Watch as he humorously inspects the many dumb layers of the human experience. Part cabaret, part stand-up, part storytelling, fully STUPID. Gary Lucas & Feifei Yang: The Edge of Heaven Tuesday, February 1 at 7:00PM Legendary guitarist Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley, Captain Beefheart) and award-winning Chinese vocalist and erhu virtuoso Feifei Yang ring in the Year of the Tiger with an evening of 30's Shanghai pop--a fusion of lush Eastern and Western jazz and traditional Chinese influences--as well as performing Mandarin versions of well-known Western classics by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon and others, surrounded by dreamy images of old Shanghai, "the Paris of the East," courtesy lighting designer Kris Anton. Sophia Cleary: It Gets Worse Tuesday, February 1 at 9:30 PM (RESCHEDULED) Sophia Cleary's It Gets Worse is a triggering-adjacent solo show about the horror of relationships, specifically with oneself. An ex-doula originally hailing from New Jersey as a former goth with a perfect tan, Cleary tells the story of her realization that she is both a comedian and gay, an obviously cursed combination. Carl Hancock Rux: SP REMIX Friday, February 4 at 7PM Carl Hancock Rux is a polymath who considers music as an integral part of his writing. He has recorded over five albums and performed all over the world. The New York Times described Rux as a "breathlessly inventive multimedia artist." The show is a riff on a recent late-night performance in Stoney Point. Greg Banks: My Way Friday, February 4 at 9:30PM Greg Banks, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, literally is walking color. His musical expression, a fusion of funk, soul, rock and roll, is an exact match to the energy and the aesthetic you see in front of you. During the pandemic he created a series of pop up performances called "Concert on the Block." It helped to re-ignite the City of New York and ultimately went viral for the rest of the world. The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret Saturday, February 5 at 7PM and 9:30PM The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret will make you forget everything you know about drag. This is a wild and woolly rock-and-roll drag cabaret starring Miss Martha Graham Cracker, the world's tallest and hairiest drag queen. Each set will be a different show! Nicole Henry: Time to Love Again Sunday, February 6 at 7PM Powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry returns to celebrate the release of her new CD, Time to Love Again, an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes that showcases Henry's soulful interpretations. Whether burning through a swing tune or gently crooning a ballad. Joey Taranto Sunday, February 6 at 9:30PM Joey Taranto is a New Orleans native who has been performing on Broadway for over a decade. He made his debut starring in Rock of Ages and appeared in the original companies of both Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark and Kinky Boots. He was also a part of the Emmy Award Winning cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar Live" on NBC and most recently Bat Out of Hell at New York City Center. The Civilians: Courtroom Monday, February 7 at 7PM The Civilians present Courtroom - an evening of theater, music and poetry created from true stories of the courtroom. The cast of Courtroom perform interviews with lawyers, judges, witnesses, and more, including noted prison activist Albert Woodfox. Grammy Award winner Mike Mattison shares original songs created for the show, and acclaimed poet Martín Espada reads his poem Jumping off the Mystic Tobin Bridge. Loren Allred: Unplugged Monday, February 7 and February 16 at 9:30PM Join Loren Allred, the powerhouse voice behind "Never Enough" from the Grammy award winning soundtrack of 'The Greatest Showman.' The shows will mark Loren's return home to New York City following her 2021 arena tour with opera legend Andrea Bocelli. She will perform songs from her long anticipated debut EP Late Bloomer as well as take on her favorite classics. Neal Medlyn: Comeback Comeback Tuesday, February 8 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Elvis Presley has returned to the land of the living, ready to resume his career. Starting from scratch, he's opening his Comeback Special Off-Off Broadway, in a city that never quite got him. J. Hoard: Big Creature Album Preview Wednesday, February 9 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) J. Hoard is a Brooklyn-based artist. In one performance you are given the core of the Black church and the allure of "The Great White Way" (Broadway). His original compositions and arrangements easily shift genres to articulate his vivid songwriting. Jamie Leonhart: The Illusion of Blue Thursday, February 10 at 7PM "The Illusion of Blue" is a collection of compositions that explore love, loss, commitment, and rebirth through themes of water and other natural settings. Nature is the grand inspiration for most of the songs, which artist Jamie Leonhart has created and curated over the recent past. This evening will be a celebration of this project and a jubilant return to performing live for Leonhart. Xavier Smith's Ladies Of Soul Tribute 9th Anniversary: Special Girl Group Edition Thursday, February 10 at 9:30PM Xavier Smith and his cadre of badass musical guests return to Joe's Pub after a year hiatus for a very special 9th anniversary group themed edition of his Ladies Of Soul Tribute. Need a little TLC? A sledge of sisterhood? Come get you some! Britton & The Sting Friday, February 11 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Recent Tony Award winner Britton Smith uses his funk liberation band Britton & The Sting to spread the gospel of authenticity and inclusion as the bridge to radical liberation. Britton self identifies as a Black Gay Mega Pastor, set on this earth to dismantle the systems and ideas of oppression that keep us from living our most authentic lives. Let's get Drunk and go to Church - the band's anthem speaks volumes about their mission and identity. The talented pack of musicians lead their congregation with an electric passion for funk, gospel, soul, and testimony. Their shows feel like church in all of the best ways. An Intimate Affair with Violinist Edward W. Hardy Friday, February 11 at 7PM Edward W. Hardy will be joined by acclaimed music director & pianist Drew Wutke for an extraordinarily romantic evening of Classical, Argentinian, Rock & Roll, Pop and Broadway music that comes from the heart. As the composer, music director, and violinist of the smash hit Off-Broadway show THE WOODSMAN, Edward's show was a recipient of the 2016 Obie Award, and his album, The Woodsman (Original Off-Broadway Solo Recording), continues to be sold and streamed globally. Mykal Kilgore Saturday, February 12 at 7PM & 9:30PM Mykal Kilgore's artistry cuts through traditional barriers and represents the hope of gospel, the soul of R&B and the vulnerability of country. The singer/songwriter's debut album, A Man Born Black was released in 2019 and was an exploration of faith, loss, the stumble and spills on the way to maturity, and the beauty of hope and love. yMusic, Curated by Laurie Anderson Sunday, February 13 at 7PM Founded in New York City in 2008, yMusic believes in presenting excellent, emotionally communicative music, regardless of style or idiom. Their virtuosic execution and unique configuration (string trio, flute, clarinet, and trumpet) has attracted the attention of high profile collaborators-from Paul Simon to Bill T. Jones to Ben Folds-and inspired original works by some of today's foremost composers, including Nico Muhly, Missy Mazzoli and Andrew Norman. Ms. Anderson is not guaranteed to be present at the shows she curates. Isaac Oliver is Your Valentine Sunday, February 13 at 9:30PM and Monay, February 14 at 7PM Writer/performer Isaac Oliver (Intimacy Idiot, The New York Times, HBO's "High Maintenance," Netflix's "GLOW," Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") returns to Joe's Pub for his annual Valentine's solo sit-down comedy. Lea DeLaria: Fuck Love Monday, February 14 at 9:30PM Lea DeLaria seems to have achieved overnight stardom with her three-time, SAG Award winning, stand-out role as Carrie 'Big Boo' Black in the Netflix hit series "Orange is the New Black." However, DeLaria's multi- faceted career as a comedian, actress and jazz musician, has in fact, spanned decades. Lea holds the distinction of being the first openly gay comic on television in America which led to countless Television and Film roles portraying Police Lieutenants, PE Teachers and the Lesbian who inappropriately hits on straight women. Miriam Elhajli Tuesday, February 15 at 9:30PM Composer, folklorist, and songwriter Miriam Elhajli will be performing her forthcoming record, The Uncertainty of Signs, to be released on independent label Numina Records on 2/22/22 alongside an eclectic ensemble featuring Cedric Easton (drums), Tyrone Allen (upright bass), Jason Lindner (piano), Firas Zreik (Kanun), and Chris Dingman (vibraphone). Generation Women: Best Of Wednesday, February 16 at 7PM Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling night that invites a woman or non-binary performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. You won't want to miss these hilarious and heartwarming stories from iconic performers of all ages. Bob DiPiero's Songwriter's Series featuring Payton Smith and Ronnie Bowman Thursday, February 17 & Friday, February 18 at 7PM Hall of Fame Songwriter Bob DiPiero has been responsible for an uninterrupted string of country music hits. One of Nashville's most prolific and consistent songwriters, Bob possesses a humble drive to keep learning and stay relevant. He has had over 1,000 songs recorded by other artists, countless hit singles, and an astounding 15 #1 hits. Mehmet Sanlikol Trio: An Elegant Ritual Friday, February 18 at 9:30PM Grammy-nominated composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol presents "An Elegant Ritual." Structured after the Turkish (whirling dervish) Sufi rituals and John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," Sanlikol's innovative jazz trio music is steeped in Middle Eastern cadences that draw from Turkish musical elements but also reaches as far as Indonesia to incorporate gongs heavily influenced by Javanese Gamelan. Subtle Pride: Live in Concert Saturday, February 19 at 7:00PM Subtle Pride is an improvisational voice band known for their surreal concert performances of hyper-original pop music. Representing a confluence of several disparate mediums, the four-person celebrity of Subtle Pride is comprised of Misha Brooks (Paramount Plus's Players), Zach Donovan (Waif Magazine), Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bill & Ted Face the Music, Netflix's Atypical), and Mina Walker (Daisy the Great). Nona Hendryx & Mamafunk Saturday, February 19 at 9:30PM Revolutionary art-rock, new-wave goddess Nona Hendryx is a celebrated vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician and author tackles social issues, love and politics. Hendryx's legendary career spans six decades of sound and style evolution. Justin Elizabeth Sayre: Assorted Fruit Sunday, February 20 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) A new, monthly, queer variety show from the people that brought you The Meeting. Join host Justin Elizabeth Sayre and fabulosity director Dusty Childers, for Assorted Fruit! An all queer, all fun night of the best in queer talent from all over New York and the world. A new look at Queer art with lots of new faces and some of your favorites! Ryan Raftery: The Trial of Andy Warhol Sunday, February 20, 22 & 28 and March 2, 7, 8, 9 & 12 at 7PM Andy Warhol is dead and on trial in the afterlife for laying the foundation for social media culture, which had led to the veritable end of modern society as we all feverishly chase our own "fifteen minutes of fame." With stage play and parody lyrics by Raftery, the story is told through the music of artists as varied as Madonna, Blondie, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Taylor Swift. Oh, and it's a musical. Benjamin Scheuer: Elodie's Mountain Monday, February 21 at 7PM ELODIE'S MOUNTAIN is a new solo show from singer-songwriter Benjamin Scheuer, creator/performer of THE LION (Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance). One of the finest songwriters of his generation, Scheuer's work "gets to the heart of the matter" (The New York Times). He also "plays guitar like he invented the instrument" (Los Angeles Times). The recipient of the 2021 Kleban Prize for Lyrics, he lives in London. Tamar Eisenman Tuesday, February 22 at 9:30PM To celebrate her new album, Rain & Dirt, recorded in Shanghai, New York, and Tel Aviv, the virtuoso guitarist singer-songwriter Tamar Eisenman brings her combination of vulnerability and ruggedness, shyness and extroversion of blues and rock to Joe's Pub. Kendall Thomas: A Queer Jazz Songbook Wednesday, February 23 at 6PM Vocalist Kendall Thomas returns to Joe's Pub in a show that casts a queer eye on the American Songbook. Thomas' celebration of the queered jazz and blues canon will include music by Burt Bachrach & Hal David, Noel Coward, the Gershwins, Helen Humes, Frank Loesser, Cole Porter, and Nina Simone & Andy Stroud. Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge: Dylan/Not Dylan Thursday-Saturday, February 24-26 at 7:00PM & 9:30PM Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge present the debut of an all-new show: Dylan / Not Dylan. A night of songs written by Bob Dylan, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, but performed as they were interpreted by other artists. Nélida Tirado: Travesia Flamenca Sunday, February 27 at 7PM Travesia Flamenca takes us on a journey in traditional Flamenco where music and dance meet, where moments provoke inspiration, where art invites and transcends the audience into the unknown. Kim David Smith: Mostly Marlene Sunday, February 27 at 9:30PM Described by Broadway World as the "David Bowie of cabaret," "slyly subversive" by The Wall Street Journal the queer mega-muses collide with Marlene's reimagined repertoire in Smith's luxurious musical rearrangements, stravaging from Weimar Berlin, to Hollywood; through to the battlefields of Europe and into the stratosphere with Dietrich's immortal "Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuss." Jaime Jarrett, Tidtaya Sinutoke, & Isabella Dawis - Presented in Association with Musical Theatre Factory Monday, February 28 at 9:30 PM Musical Theatre Factory presents an evening of work by MTF Makers, Jaime Jarrett and Tidtaya Sinutoke, and MTF artist, Isabella Dawis. Jarrett's WONDER BOY is a transgender superhero musical about masculinity, vulnerability, and learning how to care for your loved ones and yourself. Sinutoke and Dawis's HALF THE SKY tells the epic story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest - a contemporary American musical on a global scale, infused with the sounds of traditional Thai and Himalayan folk music. Joey Arias: No One Knows Sunday, March 6 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) The show will feature new songs from Joey Arias' upcoming EP called NO ONE KNOWS. The classic band returns, with additional vocalists and a horn section. Claudia Acuña Friday, March 25 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Claudia Acuña takes stock of her past via songs new and old. It's the work of a woman reborn from the ashes, stronger, wiser, and more expressive than ever. Jill Sobule Tuesday, March 29 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Jill will perform many of her socially conscious songs, while somehow bringing levity to her show in these strange and dark times. Chris Pierce Wednesday, April 13 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Chris Pierce's 2021 album, American Silence, has garnered massive critical acclaim from NPR, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, No Depression, Rolling Stone Country, Americana UK, and more. Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has performed on stage with Seal, Cold War Kids, Al Green, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Keb'Mo', and many more. Grand Ole Pubry Friday, April 15 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Grand Ole Pubry is Downtown NYC, USA's own country music-themed variety show and hootenanny hosted by Jim Andralis (Jim Andralis & the Syntonics, The Isotoners), Jenn Harris (New York is Dead, Silence! The Musical) and Neal Medlyn (Champagne Jerry, Neal Medlyn's Pop Star Series). Kevin Smith Kirkwood is Classic Whitney - Alive! Tuesday, April 19 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Classic Whitney - Alive! The hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, celebrates its triumphant post-pandemic return to Joe's Pub AND remembers five years of performances with this new GREATEST HITS SHOW! With a script constructed from bits of her live concert banter, and re-enactments of her live concert musical arrangements, it's the ultimate Whitney tribute from the ultimate Whitney fan. Sandra Bernhard: Bern It Down with Opener Unitard Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm (RESCHEDULED) Like a world war that finally ends in victory, we have come out the other side. A collective trial of patience, self-discipline & endless sheet pan dinners. Social distancing, eye frying Zoom meetings, shocks of gray hair, hours of TV, sleepless nights, long afternoon naps, avoiding heavy-breathing joggers, hand scrubbings, double masked glares at those too cavalier to bother wearing them, moving in with parents, abandoning the city, family freak-outs. Yes, slowly we are making our way out of the bunker, but do we really want it to be like it was? Sandy thinks not. She says "Bern It Down." Darlinda Just Darlinda: Year in Rainbow LIVE! Monday, May 2 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Darlinda Just Darlinda brings you Year in Rainbow Live, the BEST of Year in Rainbow, incorporating previous works from One Woman Rainbow (Joe's Pub 2019). Join us for a colorful jaunt, a year concentrated into one night for YEAR in RAINBOW LIVE! Gelsey Bell Friday, May 6 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Experimental singer and songwriter Gelsey Bell presents her first show at Joe's Pub. Described by The New York Times as "one of New York's most adventurous musicians," Gelsey will bring an array of musical sensibilities to an eclectic night of music and song. From twilight noise textures to soothing lullabies, the night will feature some of her latest work, including the voice and saxophone duet Skylighght, and songs for voice and daxophone from shuffleyamamba: Yamamba as a Bear (which premiered in Japan in 2021) and her opera-in-development, m??n??. Stephanie Chou: LianXi - Connection, A Lunar New Year Celebration Tuesday, May 17 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Stephanie Chou's music combines classical and Chinese influences with Western jazz and pop to create an entirely original, unique musical world. "LianXi" means "connection" in Mandarin, and tonight will be a celebration of Lunar New Year/Year of the Tiger and our collective human re-connection as our experience evolves through the pandemic. Amber Martin: Bathhouse Bette Tuesday, May 24 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Grab your favorite bath towel, robe, caftan or the like, and prepare to get a little steamy as Amber Martin pays hot tribute to the bawdy, sometimes naughty comedy, and beautiful music of Bette Midler in this budding period. Our audience is encouraged to come dressed in your most creative "bathhouse" looks! Go-go dancers included! Stephanie Chou: LianXi - Connection, A Lunar New Year Celebration Tuesday, May 17 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) Stephanie Chou's music combines classical and Chinese influences with Western jazz and pop to create an entirely original, unique musical world. "LianXi" means "connection" in Mandarin, and tonight will be a celebration of Lunar New Year/Year of the Tiger and our collective human re-connection as our experience evolves through the pandemic. Matteo Lane: Streisand at the Bon Soir Saturday, May 28 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) In 1960 at age 19, Barbra Streisand was already making her mark in NYC, performing an array of jazz classics in between humorous musings and eccentric jokes. Intrigued by this recording, Matteo was inspired to recreate this set of music and bring it to Pangea with his own updated flavor and stylings. This show hopes to capture Barbra's unique essence before she became a household name. Gideon King & City Blog Wednesday, July 6 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) Gideon King & City Blog will perform songs from Love Knot, their dazzling, three-song EP released in May 2020. Hinting at everything from Seal and Lianne La Havas to Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, the collection is both sophisticated and accessible, weaving its way through unexpected changes with lush arrangements and addictive hooks that blur the lines between jazz, rock, folk, and soul. RighteousGIRLS Tuesday, July 12 at 7PM (RESCHEDULED) As RighteousGIRLS, New York-based flutist Gina Izzo and pianist Erika Dohi "Rattle speakers and expectations with stop-time razzle, vocal (flute-talk) and electronic (phaser) effects" (NYC Jazz Record). The Pink Room Burlesque's Miss Twin Peaks Pageant: The Return Saturday, July 16 at 9:30PM (RESCHEDULED) The Pink Room Burlesque is a tribute to, and satire of, the works of David Lynch. Since the anniversary of Laura Palmer's death in February of 2011, Francine and The Pink Room cast have covered everything from Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me, Blue Velvet, Wild At Heart, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead & Inland Empire. JOE'S PUB, a program of The Public Theater, was named for Public Theater founder Joseph Papp. Since it opened in 1998, Joe's Pub has played a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community, and artistic freedom. The organization also offers opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that helps musicians develop original live performance projects; Joe's Pub Working Group, an artist development initiative; The Vanguard Award & Residency, a yearlong series that celebrates the career of a prolific and influential artist and has honored Nona Hendryx, Judy Collins, and Laurie Anderson; and nationwide programming partnerships. Currently commissioned artists include Alicia Hall Moran, Daniel J. Watts, Haig Papazian, Samora Pinderhughes, Sunny Jain, and Yacine Boulares. Joe's Pub Working Group's 2021-2022 cohort includes Jaime Lozano, Kirsten Maxwell, Roopa Mahadevan, Salty Brine, and Sarah Elizabeth Charles. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents artists from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually. New York Voices is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Connect with Joe's Pub www.facebook.com/joespub www.twitter.com/joespub www.instagram.com/joespub www.youtube.com/user/joespubNY |
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