Barbara Kahn's THE LADY WAS A GENTLEMAN Opens 2/25
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 19, 2018
'The Lady Was a Gentleman' is a docu-comedy about the 19th century lesbian actress Charlotte Cushman (spouse of sculptor Emma Stebbins, who designed Central Park's Bethesda Fountain).
Barbara Kahn's THE LADY WAS A GENTLEMAN Opens 2/25
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 5, 2018
TOSOS ("The Other Side of Silence") is dedicated to preserving the theatrical heritage of the LGBT community through the development of new plays by emerging artists as well as revivals of established works. Our productions honestly explore the unique LGBT experience and cultural sensibilities in a life-affirming and respectful way. TOSOS was originally formed in 1974 by playwright Doric Wilson. During its five-year existence, this first TOSOS featured new plays and revivals by playwrights from Brendan Behan and Noel Coward to Terrence McNally, Robert Patrick, Martin Sherman, and Lanford Wilson.
Axelrod presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Nat Chandler
by A.A. Cristi
- May 30, 2017
Speaking of 'birds of a feather,' this musical is not so much about birds, as it is about drag queens. Think Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in 'The Birdcage,' add a fabulous Broadway score by Jerry Herman (of 'Hello, Dolly!' fame), a hilarious book by Harvey Fierstein ('Kinky Boots') and a few thousand feathers and sequins, and you have 'La Cage aux Folles,' the Tony-winning musical that too rarely gets a chance on stage these days!
Onomatopoeia Theatre to Stage OF MICE AND MEN This Spring
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2017
The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company, a resident company of Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street), will present a faithful production of John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men' off-off Broadway from April 7 to 29.
“I Know All Save Myself Alone: The Play” By Lisa Monde is Released
by Christina Mancuso
- Jan 15, 2014
François Villon was the most mysterious and controversial poet of the Middle Ages. Unlike the romantic troubadours of his time, Villon's poetry celebrated earthly cravings and the harsh realities of everyday life. Lisa Monde portrays Villon's true story in her dramatic play, 'I Know All Save Myself Alone.'
Playwright Lisa Monde Presents a Historical Drama Set in 15th Century Paris
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 27, 2013
He is best known for his "Testaments" and his "Ballade des Pendus". Born in poverty in Paris in 1431, Francois Villon was known to be a person of unrestricting life and even had a reckless way of living common among the wilder youth of the University of Paris. Thus, playwright and author Lisa Monde has woven a historical drama that focuses on the life of this remarkable man in her play titled "I Know All Save Myself Alone."
