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Defending the Honor of American Popular Culture
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Written & Directed by Dick D. Zigun
The show is a Brechtian Cabaret with a LIVE JAZZ BAND circa 1918 that “samples” Jimmy Durante’s songs & routines while changing the words to bring you teenager Al Capone, getting the scars that earned his nickname Scarface: A Brooklyn TruStory performed 3 blocks from the spot of Al Capone’s knife fight, 100 years ago in Coney Island.
Audience will interact with performers, as if patrons of Coney Island’s HARVARD INN a dive bar and gangster hangout Circa 1918. Food fights, fist fights, even a few murders take place in the audience. The audience is also welcome to get up and dance and to drink beer and eat pasta.
REMAINING PERFORMANCES $20
Friday, November 23
8 PM
$20
Saturday, November 24
4 PM & 8 PM
$20
Sunday, November 25
4 PM
$20
WARM BEER AND LOUSY PASTA SERVED DURING SHOWS - $5
LIST OF HISTORICAL CHARACTERS:
Rob Romeo as Jimmy Durante
Will Tomae as Al Capone
Nikos Brisco As Frankie Yale
Natalie Michael as Clara Bow
Robert Aloi as Frank Gallucio
Rita Posillico as Lena Gallucio
Stage Manager Sara Minisquero
Design by Kate Dale
Video-mapping by Dennis Catalfumo
Reviews:
The Brooklyn Paper
Travalanche
Fanchild
THE ÉDUCATION OF AL CAPONE AS IF TOLD BY JIMMY DURANTE is a project of FUNHOUSE PHILOSOPHERS the resident experimental theater company at CONEY ISLAND USA funded in part by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
All Performances at:
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Thanks to our donors, sponsors, performers, staff, board of directors and volunteers! Couldn't make it, but would like to donate to help fund vital structural repairs to our building? You can do so here.
Don and Rachael Spiro produce the Green Fairy, at the Red Room in NYC's East Village, the only monthly absinthe tasting party in the world. The first Thursday of each month features a different brand of absinthe and a unique lineup of entertainment, from cabaret and dance to magic, sideshow, and burlesque, while we explore the history and rituals of this mysterious spirit. Info at GreenFairyNYC.com
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Open Saturdays 12pm-6pm, Sundays 2pm-6pm. See 2018 schedule below.
September 8, 2018 through Mid June, 2019, Saturdays 12pm - 5pm and Sundays 2pm - 5pm.
Special Events
Friday, November 23, 2018 - 8:00pm
Written & Directed by Dick D. Zigun
Special Events
Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 4:00pm
Written & Directed by Dick D. Zigun
Special Events
Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 8:00pm
Written & Directed by Dick D. Zigun
Magic at Coney!!!
Sunday, November 25, 2018 - 12:00pm
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family.
Special Events
Sunday, November 25, 2018 - 4:00pm
Written & Directed by Dick D. Zigun
Magic at Coney!!!
Sunday, December 2, 2018 - 12:00pm
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family.
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Saturday, December 8, 2018, Contest 12pm-6pm. After Party 6pm-8pm (Freak Bar)
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Saturday, December 8, 2018 - 9:00pm
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Magic at Coney!!!
Sunday, December 9, 2018 - 12:00pm
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, presents an afternoon of fun and wonder for the entire family.