Curios in the Catacombs

Step into Green-Wood’s Catacombs for an unforgettable evening and witness its transformation into a musical and theatrical cabinet of curiosities, suitable for ages 9 to 109. Join Margaret Leng Tan, your guide and performer, on a bizarre and bewitching journey into the world of the carnival. Experience a dizzying showcase as Tan navigates the subterranean space, performing on toy pianos, homemade sound devices, and various instruments, all accompanied by a trove of masks and a whirlwind of projections.

Inspired by a haunting 1920s photograph of clowns, the centerpiece of the evening is Curios by composer Phyllis Chen. Works by Ruben Zahra, Anatasha Suchin, Tomi Räisänen, and Stephen Montague round out the program.

Hailed as “the queen of the toy piano” by The New York Times, Margaret Leng Tan is a music legend whose practice embraces theater, choreography, and performance. Known for her dramatic sonic portrait, Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep, she is the subject of two feature documentaries and a children’s storybook, "Becoming Margaret Leng Tan." Tan is a recipient of The National Endowment for the Arts’ Solo Recitalist Award and Singapore’s highest artistic accolade, the Cultural Medallion.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

• Be On Time! There is no late entry to this performance. 
• This performance takes place in the Catacombs.

• Where To Go: Contactless check-in ONLY takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232). No paper or e-tickets will be necessary, attendees will be checked in by name.
• For Your Comfort and Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the space as it can be chillier inside the Catacombs than outside.
• Please note that the Catacombs is a historic structure with steep steps and uneven ground and is not ADA compliant.
• Transportation to and from the Catacombs is provided by Green-Wood’s trolley. You will not be allowed to walk to and from the Catacombs.
• The Green-Wood trolley is fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email [email protected].
• 6:30pm Performance: Arrive at the Main Entrance for check-in no later than 6:15pm for transportation to the Catacombs. 
• 8:30pm Performance: Arrive at the Main Entrance for check-in no later than 8:15pm for transportation to the Catacombs. 
• Further information about arrival and concert notes will be sent in advance to attendees.
• Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the concert is canceled.
• Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Host or Publisher The Green-Wood Historic Fund