Boston Pride Presents a Conversation with Pussy Riot at The Wilbur in Boston, MA

The Dynamic Duo Bring Their Conversation to Boston's Wilbur Theatre! End Quote

Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease) April 30, 2015 - WHAT:On Friday, June 5th, 2015, Boston Pride Presents a Conversation with Pussy Riot at The Wilbur in Boston's historic Theatre District.

Nadezhda (Nadya) Tolokonnikova and Maria (Masha) Alekhina are Russian conceptual artists, political activists and the founding members of the art collective Pussy Riot. Pussy Riot is a feminist protest art collective which has been one of the world's most prominent activist groups in recent years, aiming to focus attention on the actions of the Russian government and human rights violations at home and abroad. In August 2012, they were sentenced to two years imprisonment following an anti-Putin performance in Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. This protest attracted international media attention and support from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Shortly after their release in December 2013, they announced the opening of Mordovia office of Zona Prava, their prisoners' rights NGO, and in September 2014 started their own independent news service, MediaZona, which focuses on Russia's courts, law enforcement and prison system, and has since partnered with The Guardian.

They have spoken before the US Congress, British Parliament, and have appeared on stage with world leaders including Bill Clinton. In November 2014 they met with Julian Assange in London and became board members of his Courage Foundation. Tolokonnikova and Alekhina are Lennon Ono Grant for Peace recipients, and most recently, appeared as themselves with President Frank Underwood on season 3 of "House of Cards."

For tickets and more information about The Wilbur and other great events visit www.thewilbur.com.

WHEN: Friday, June 5th, 2015 at 7:30 PM

COST: $37.00

WHERE: The Wilbur | 246 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.248.9700

TICKETS:Tickets go on sale May 1st, 2015 at 12:00PM - Visit www.thewilbur.com, or call the box office at 617.248.9700 (info)

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