The New Busking Project

Created by Bill Irwin and Craig Weinrib
Performed by Bill Irwin
Music by Craig Weinrib
Technical Supervisor Allison Hohman

Bill Irwin returns to the streets of New York City! This time with tap shoes, a drummer, and a brand new hat. Folk rhythms and rhymes, live and in person, as The New Busking Project attempts to make no sense of this pandemic year. Ah 5, 6, ah 5, 6, 7, 8…

Reserved spots are limited. One spot may be used for up to two individuals from the same party; please book accordingly. Performance locations will be between Astor Place and Madison Square Park. Specific location details will be provided 48 hours prior to the performance you reserve. This is a free event, but we ask you to please consider a donation at the time of your checkout, if you are able.

All performances are currently sold out. To add your name to the waitlist please email BoxOffice@vineyardtheatre.org with your full name and the date/time you desire attending.

Week 1

Date: Thursday, April 22
Times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm
Location: TBA

Date: Friday, April 23
Times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm
Location: TBA

Date: Sunday, April 25
Times: 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm
Location: TBA


WEEK 2

Date: Thursday, April 29
Times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm
Location: TBA

Date: Friday, April 30
Times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm
Location: TBA

Date: Sunday, May 2
Times: 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm
Location: TBA


Your Safety is our top priority

Reserved Spots: Seating is not provided for the 15-minute performance. Staff will do their best to provide chairs, but please bring your own if you do not wish to stand. We ask that you remain in your assigned spot before and during the performance and keep distance from others when possible.

Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizing stations will be available on site.

Masks Up: All Vineyard Theatre audience members must wear a mask at all times at the performance site. If you are not wearing a mask upon arrival, one will be provided for you.

Contact Tracing: In compliance with state and city regulations The Vineyard will require a check-in form to be completed at least 24 hours prior to the performance you booked.

Inclement Weather: Performances will be cancelled or moved if the weather does not cooperate. We will move your tickets to another performance of your choice (subject to availability).

Artists

Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include The Regard of Flight; Largely New York; Fool Moon; Old Hats; The Happiness Lecture; and others. His theater credits include Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Goat, Waiting for Godot, Endgame and On Beckett (an evening of passages from Samuel Beckett’s work). Television appearances include FX’s “Legion,” HBO’s “Confirmation,” “This Is Us,” and Mr. Noodle in “Elmo’s World.” His film credits include Rachel Getting Married, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Eight Men Out and Interstellar. His work has been honored with Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Barrymore, and Helen Hayes Awards. He is also a recipient of Guggenehim, Fulbright, MacArthur and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships.