New York Musical Improv Festival

Magnet Theater presents the first annual New York Musical Improv Festival from November 6-7, 2009 at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC. A detailed schedule and description of each night’s line-up will be available at www.nymif.com. Tickets are $10-$15 and will be available at www.brownpapertickets.com.

“Musical Improv in all of its forms has become a vital part of New York City’s comedy scene. This challenging form of improvisation puts top musicians, singers, actors, comedians and even dancers through their paces, challenging them to create music, lyrics, and movement on the spot. Audiences have responded to the excitement and urgency of seeing these exceptionally talented singers and musicians creating something amazing – from scratch. This festival will celebrate a broad range of styles and bring together performers from top comedy theaters,” said T.J. Mannix, founder and co-producer of the New York Musical Improv Festival.

Magnet Theater hosts a variety of performances and special events by the best of New York’s improv masters and visiting international artists on Mondays through Sundays at 254 W. 29th Street, ground floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC. A detailed schedule and description of each night’s line-up can be found at www.magnettheater.com. Ticket prices vary; reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (212) 244-8824.