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Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano Brings WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT IN MY SOUP? to Theater555 Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2022


Producer Eric Krebs will present Judge Andrew P. Napolitano in Why Is The Government In My Soup?,” an evening of political humor and insight, for six (6) consecutive Monday nights, beginning Monday, January 9 (through Monday, February 13, 2023) at 7:30pm at Theater 555 (555 West 42nd Street).

Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022


The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s  Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022


The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby.

William Mastrosimone's RULES OF DESIRE Begins Performances Tomorrow Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020


Rules of Desire, a new play by award-winning playwright William Mastrosimone (Extremities) will have its world premiere Off Broadway in a limited engagement. Produced by Eric Krebs, performances are set to begin TOMORROW night Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30pm at The Playroom Theatre (151 West 46th Street - just east of Broadway). Opening Night is set for Monday, February 24th, 2020 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through March 21, 2020.

RULES OF DESIRE a New Play by William Mastrosimone Will Have its World Premiere at The Playroom Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020


Producer Eric Krebs announced today that Rules of Desire, a new play by award-winning playwright William Mastrosimone (Extremities), will have its world premiere Off Broadway in a limited engagement next month.

GOD SHOWS UP Will End Off-Broadway Run July 21
by Julie Musbach - Jul 15, 2019


Producer Eric Krebs announced today that God Shows Up, the new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia will end its engagement at The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenue) following the performance on Sunday, July 21 at 3pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at GOD SHOWS UP, Opening Tonight
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019


God Shows Up, the new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia officially opens tonight, Monday, May 13 at 7pm.

GOD SHOWS UP Opens at the Actor's Temple Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019


God Shows Up, the new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia officially opens tonight, Monday, May 13 at 7pm. After a successful run at the 62-seat Playroom Theater, "God" moved to The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenue) where it began previews on April 6 for an open-ended engagement. Eric Krebs is producer.

God Arrives At The Actors Temple Tomorrow Night With GOD SHOWS UP
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019


God Shows Up, the new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia will begin performances tomorrow night, Saturday, April 6 at 8pm After a successful run at the 62-seat Playroom Theater, “God” has moved to The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street – between 8th and 9th Avenue) for an open-ended engagement. Opening Night is set for Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00pm. Eric Krebs is producer.

GOD SHOWS UP Moves Off-Broadway This April
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2019


Producer Eric Krebs announced today that God Shows Up, the new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia will enjoy an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement beginning next month. After a successful run at the 62-seat Playroom Theater, performances will begin Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7:00pm at The Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenue). Opening Night is set for Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00pm.

Peter Filichia's GOD SHOWS UP to Play Limited Run at The Playroom Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 18, 2019


Eric Krebs will present God Shows Up, a new comedy-drama by noted theatre journalist and playwright Peter Filichia.

Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Teen Academy to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018


Amas Musical Theatre's (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy will present Jesus Christ Superstar, a Rock Opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.  The story is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the last week of Jesus's life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. 

A CLASS ACT to Close Early Due to Scheduling Conflicts
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2016


Due to scheduling conflicts, producer Eric Krebs has announced today A Class Act, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will give its final performance on Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) where performances began July 9, 2016 followed by Opening Night on July 25, 2016.

Photo Flash: A CLASS ACT Celebrates Opening Night at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A CLASS ACT, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run. Produced by Eric Krebs, performances continue Sunday, September 4. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

A CLASS ACT Opens at New World Stages Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A Class Act, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages  - Stage 5(340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run.  Produced by Eric Krebs, performances will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm and continue through Sunday, September 4.

Photo Flash: First Look at A CLASS ACT at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A CLASS ACT, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run. Produced by Eric Krebs, performances continue Sunday, September 4. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: A CLASS ACT Begins Tonight at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A CLASS ACT, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run. Produced by Eric Krebs, performances will begin tonight, July 9 at 8pm and continue through Sunday, September 4. BroadwayWorld has photos from the first rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A CLASS ACT at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A CLASS ACT, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run. Produced by Eric Krebs, performances will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm and continue through Sunday, September 4. BroadwayWorld has photos from the first rehearsal below!

A CLASS ACT to Open at New World Stages in July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2016


After enjoying its World Premiere engagement earlier this spring at the Playroom Theater, A Class Act, the inaugural and relevant new play by attorney and playwright Norman Shabel, will now hold court at New World Stages  - Stage 5(340 West 50th Street - between 8th & 9th Avenues) for a summer run.  Produced by Eric Krebs, performances will begin on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm and continue through Sunday, September 4.

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