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54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!

54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue that is the recipient of a 2022 TONY AWARDS Special Honor for Excellence in the Theater, has announced new board members. James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan have joined the award-winning supper club board, effective immediately.

Nevin Steinberg, the award-winning sound designer for such Broadway shows as Hamilton (2015), Sweeney Todd (2023), and Hadestown (2019), will become the President of the Board of Trustees of Town Hall.

Original The Real Housewives of New York City star Countess Luann de Lesseps will perform her cabaret show at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., on Thursday, September 21, at 7:30 pm. Enjoy her hit songs 'Money Can't Buy You Class,' 'Chic C'est La Vie,' 'Girl Code,' and many more live in person.

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST, a new musical adaptation.

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just announced the winners of the 12th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2022-2023 season.

54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue has transitioned to nonprofit status.

In this guest-authored feature, Emily Joy Weiner, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Houses on the Moon theater company gives a behind the scenes look into the company's development process.

​​​​​​​The Fortune Society honored Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director at The Public Theater, with its Game Changer Award, and Public Works Performers from The Fortune Society with the Spotlight Award, at its annual “Hope & Justice” Gala on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

As part of Houses on the Moon Theater Company’s dedication to amplifying unheard voices and community outreach, they will host two special post-show talkbacks with partners who have helped bring the world premiere of SHARED SENTENCES to the stage. 

The Public Theater will begin previews for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works’ AS YOU LIKE IT on Wednesday, August 10. Continuing the 60th Anniversary Season at The Delacorte Theater, Public Works’ AS YOU LIKE IT will run through Sunday, September 11, with an official press opening on Tuesday, August 30.

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works’ AS YOU LIKE IT, closing out the 60th Anniversary Season at The Delacorte Theater. Featuring music and lyrics by Shaina Taub and more.

signature Theatre’s SigSpace will present the first-ever installation from Quiara Alegría Hudes and Sean Ortiz’s Emancipated Stories project, designed by Yazmany Arboleda with Emmanuel Oni and featuring letter-writing sessions and pop-up performances produced in collaboration with The Fortune Society.

The Public Theater announced the schedule today for The Public’s 2022-23 Season at the Public Theater. Learn all about the shows, schedule and how to get tickets.

The unique summer gala took place on the Delacorte Lawn in Central Park, and featured performances by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Oscar Isaac, Norm Lewis, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, and more, as well as special appearances by Danai Gurira and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The Public Theater announced today that The Public’s Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will take place on Tuesday, May 24 at The Delacorte Theater, kicking off the 60th Anniversary season of Free Shakespeare in the Park.

The Fortune Society (Fortune), one of the nation's leading nonprofit reentry and advocacy organizations, will partner with Malin Gallery and Brooklyn-based visual artist Russell Craig to celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry readings on Wednesday, April 27.

The Public Theater’s Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will place on Tuesday, May 24 on The Delacorte Theater Lawn and kicking off the 60th anniversary season of Free Shakespeare in the Park.

The ever-so-popular Countess Luann's holiday show always sells out every performance. This year, lucky fans worldwide will see the show via live stream.