sleepwalk with mike birbiglia

you may have seen him in one of his three specials on comedy central. maybe you've heard one of his two amazingly funny comedy cd's. or perhaps you were lucky enough to catch him at this years central park summerstage venue. if you haven't you are missing out on something great. his name is mike birbiglia and he has worked his way into a place on my list of favorite comedians. his very dry, witty style brings you into his act, where you are pummeled unexpectedly with hilarious punch lines which will leave you gasping for air.

mike's (i hope you don't mind me calling you mike, mr. birbiglia. and no, i don't know him. i just know he checks his google alerts, right mike?) new project is a captivating off-broadway show titled, 'sleepwalk with me'. produced by nathan lane and directed by seth barrish, this one-man show is a 90 minute joyride during which we hear about mike birbiglia's adventures in life and sleepwalking. not content with simply delivering a brilliant comedic performance, birbiglia also draws you in and allows you to connect and identify with him through his stories.

so i guess what i'm saying is - it's funny. hysterical. so go see it. buy some tickets and go see it. now. believe, me i'd never steer you wrong.

hip-hop theater

checked out danny hoch's one-man performance last night at hostos community college. for anyone not familiar with mr. hoch's work, you are truly missing out on something special. a veritable genius, he consistently offers a unique and insightful perspective on new york, the hip-hop community, and the people that comprise the big apple.

'taking over: the all-city tour' is no different. delivering comedic blow after comedic blow, danny hoch picks apart the economic expansion that has become a huge part of the lives of all who reside in new york. whether you are a native new yorker or have migrated here from outside parts, 'taking over' is totally relatable and thought-provoking.

oh and did i mention it was free? see official details below -

October 1 - October 11

In association with
Hostos Center for Arts & Culture, LaGuardia Performance Arts Center and El Puente of Williamsburg
Present

Taking Over: the All-City Tour
Written & performed by Danny Hoch
Directed by Tony Taccone


Hip-Hop Theater Festival founder, award winning actor, and New York native, DANNY HOCH takes on gentrification and affordable housing in his latest play, Taking Over. Blazing through a fierce spectrum of New Yorkers, Hoch spurs the debate about the future of our city and its obsession with economic expansion. HHTF and the Public Theater have teamed up with cultural institutions across the city to bring you this ALL-CITY TOUR to neighborhoods FREE OF CHARGE, prior to the show's run at the Public this November. See it first, in YOUR neighborhood!

TICKETS ARE FREE. RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
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October 1-4 - 8:00PM
Hostos Performing Arts Center
450 Grand Concourse @ 149th Street, Bronx, NY
Box Office: (718) 518-4455

October 6,7,9 & 10 - 8:30PM
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY
LPAC Box Office: 718-482-5151

October 11 - 8:00PM
Grand Street Campus Auditorium
850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY
El Puente: 718-387-0404