On January 13, The Black Version will make its New York City debut for Black History Month at Manhattan West’s Midnight Theatre. You can witness this comedic improv on February 24 at 7pm and February 25 at 9pm.
The 90 minute show will commence when the audience is asked to select a popular movie. After their suggestion, the cast must improvise the “Black version” of that film, in addition with its improvised soundtrack, dance numbers, DVD extras, audition reels, and much more. The entirely improvised show performs once a month at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles.
After its 2010 summer opening, The Black Version has performed completely sold-out houses at The Groundlings Theatre. Despite also performing at The Kennedy Center, the show has been enjoyed at numerous festivals. This would include the Netflix is a Joke Festival, the San Francisco SketchFest, Outside Lands Music Festival, and the Louisville Improv Festival.
The all black cast features show creator, Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Gary Anthony Williams, and Cedric Yarbrough. Karen Maruyama is responsible for direction and presented by Zach Laks Productions. You’ve seen this animated cast in shows like Community, Wild N’ Out, Mad TV, The Boondocks and Reno 911. Tickets are on sale here.
Midnight Theatre’s marvelous 160-seat venue provides a diverse range of programming that showcases talent from the Broadway stage, comedy, music, DJs and other unique special events. While attending the show, obtaining food will be no problem. Midnight Theatre contains a pan-Asian restaurant and bar, known as The Hidden Leaf. The flavorsome restaurant was created by Josh Cohen, with a kitchen helmed by Chef Chai Trivedi. Midnight Cafe, Midnight Theatre’s street level cocktail bar will also be open to guests. Another great place to grab a bite is Essex Pearl, offering a variety of seafood rolls, lobster, crab, shrimp and more from 12pm-7pm. A nightly Oyster Happy Hour will be available from 4pm – 7pm.
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