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BASH'd: A Gay Rap Opera at Zipper Theater

Title: BASH'd: A Gay Rap Opera (website)
Venue: Zipper Theater (New York City, NY)
Full Price: $49.00 - $100.00   Our Price: FREE - $50.00
Rating: 3.3 stars

Rated 3.3 by 15 members who went.

BASH'd! chronicles the tale of Jack and Dillon; two star-crossed lovers who must cope with the reality of hatred when one is brutally beaten. Told entirely through rap, spoken word and poetry, the show won a 2008 GLAAD Media Award, and has been praised by Variety, The Village Voice, and the Toronto Star.

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Members Who Went Said:

4 Star Rating
Written on
Jul 07 2008

Anonymous Member

A gay rap/hip-hop opera? Who'dathoughtit? An exceptionally entertaining, thought-provoking, and ultimately moving experience performed by two gifted and incredibly versatile actors, who also just happened to write the script. There's nothing like it in New York right now, so do yourself a favor and go see "Bash'd"! And take a homophobe- they just might change their views....

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Jul 07 2008

Totally0Random

Totally0Random

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This show was so much fun, and with an important political message too. It was a little heavy-handed at times but so much fun that I really didn't care. And the end was very touching. Certainly one of the more inventive shows I've seen in a long time. The performances were great. The music was catchy and hilarious. I had a great time and would definitely go see it again. And if a cast recording existed, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Jul 29 2008

JC

JC

These guys are extremely talented. Funny, poignant, fast-moving, smart. Communicates an important message, but doesn't force it on you. Not too long or short. Definitely worth seeing.

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Event Highlights

  • “Furious, fast-moving hip-hop entertainment that expertly expands the boundaries of musical theatre…” The Associated Press
  • “BASH’D! IS A TRIUMPH!” – Village Voice
  • “A potent mixture of comedy and drama….SIMPLY EXPLOSIVE!” – Theatremania.com
  • “JOYFUL AND ENGAGING!” – Variety

More Details About This Event:

BASH'd chronicles the tale of Jack and Dillon; two star-crossed lovers who must cope with the reality of hatred when one is brutally beaten. It is told entirely through rap, spoken word and poetry, turning the often-homophobic musical genre on its ear. Even though the topic is serious, the musical is high energy, irreverent, and provocative.

About Zipper Theater:

The Zipper Theater is a renovated Zipper factory that features theatrical productions in addition to a concert series. It's a superb 199 seat venue for performers and audiences - amazing sightlines, great sound, and unusually comfortable seats (most of the seats come straight out of automobiles!). The theater also has its own bar, and management happily encourages the audience to take their drinks with them into the show.