General Mischief Dance Theatre presents ‘Joyful Noise’
General Mischief Dance Theatre presents Joyful Noise on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7pm and Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:30pm and 6pm at the Riverside Theater, 91 Claremont Ave, NYC. Tickets are $10-$25 (including fees), with discounted prices for kids, students, and seniors. The Sunday, June 15 performance at 2:30pm will also be livestreamed. In-person and virtual tickets can be purchased online at trtnyc.org/upcoming-shows.
Join the company at the historic Riverside Theater for their 15th Anniversary Season! These uplifting performances include exciting collaborations with L.A.-based percussion ensemble TAIKOPROJECT, Oakland-based composer Donna Viscuso, plus the debut of a brand-new commission created by Hodi Maputo Afro Swing in Mozambique. Complete with tap, swing, modern dance, and moments that break the fourth wall, these family-friendly performances have something for everyone! The evening also features live musical performances by percussionist Pablo Eluchans and flutist Zara Lawler– don’t miss this delightful and energetic show!
Audiences have described the performance as “Ecclectic,” “Mesmerizing,” and simply, “Joy.”
“With all the shows one can see in NYC, it’s refreshing to see a small theater production that exudes such talent and passion,” Gisselle Guillen, Broadway World.
Emily Smyth Vartanian is General Mischief’s Head Troublemaker. She is a graduate of the UCLA Dance/World Arts and Cultures program, DNA’s Choreographic Investigation Course, and Ann Reinking’s Broadway Theatre Project. Her original work has been presented at Radio City, the Capitol Theater, Dixon Place, and elsewhere in New York, the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington D.C., and the Freud Playhouse, Highways, and House of Blues in Los Angeles.
Founded in 2008, General Mischief is an ensemble-based company dedicated to reinforcing the power that joy and laughter in sharing ideas. They create original dance adventures that are playful, accessible, and often interactive. Their high-level storytelling and dynamic movement create performances that uplift and surprise audiences of all ages.
For more information, visit https://www.generalmischief.com/.
General Mischief Dance Theatre Joyful Noise, Photo credit Ismael Fernandez