Bash'd to Receive June Off-Broadway Premiere at Zipper

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By Dan Bacalzo • Apr 15, 2008 • New York

Nathan Cuckow and Chris Craddock in Bash'd
(© Ian Jackson)

The award-winning gay rap opera Bash'd, created and performed by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow, will receive its Off-Broadway premiere at The Zipper Factory Theater, beginning June 12, with an opening set for June 23. The piece features music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

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.

The show received a 2008 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding NY Theater, was named Outstanding Musical of the 2007 NY International Fringe Festival, and received the 2007 Sterling Award for Outstanding Independent Production.