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TRANS FORMATIVE - SONGS THAT PROPEL US Benefit Set for Joe's Pub, 3/24 & 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2014


Voice teacher and occasional producer, Barbara Maier Gustern and Downtown producer/performer Eric L. Schmalenberger present: TRANS Formative - Songs That Propel Us: A Benefit for New York Voices, Joe's Pub's artist commissioning program, and the Ali Forney Center. Two extravaganzas featuring stars of the downtown scene will play at Joe's Pub at The Public, 425 Lafayette Street, on March 24 and April 28. Show times are at 9:30pm.

PEN World Voices International Play Festival and More Set for Martin E. Segal Theatre Center's Spring 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at the CUNY Graduate Center has announced its SPRING 2014 season of public programs. The season includes the Center's inaugural PEN World Voices International Play Festival, featuring 9 free readings of plays from around the globe, including HAITI, JAPAN, TUNISIA, CHILE, POLAND, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, AUSTRIA and INDIA. The season also features 11 free public programs throughout the spring, featuring contemporary theatre and performing artists from around the world.

David Henry Hwang, Billy Porter, Jose Rivera and More to Tackle The Bible in THE MYSTERIES at The Flea, Beg. 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE MYSTERIES - a radical retelling of The Bible.

EAST TOWARDS HOME Plays Theater for the New City, Now thru 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2014


'East Towards Home' by Billy Yalowitz brings to life three generations of Jewish left-wing culture in New York City, combining tales of radical choreographers of the 1930's and 40's, texts and songs from Woody Guthrie, and first-person stories of the author's NYC Jewish left-wing childhood in the 1960's and 70's. With loose-limbed storytelling, visual projections, animation, modern dance and live music, it offers a personal and impassioned look at the culture and history of the American Jewish radical left-wing community at a time when this legacy is in danger of passing into obscurity. Theater for the New City will present the play's world premiere run January 16 to February 2, directed by David Schechter.

EAST TOWARDS HOME to Play Theater for the New City, 1/16-2/2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2013


'East Towards Home' by Billy Yalowitz brings to life three generations of Jewish left-wing culture in New York City, combining tales of radical choreographers of the 1930's and 40's, texts and songs from Woody Guthrie, and first-person stories of the author's NYC Jewish left-wing childhood in the 1960's and 70's. With loose-limbed storytelling, visual projections, animation, modern dance and live music, it offers a personal and impassioned look at the culture and history of the American Jewish radical left-wing community at a time when this legacy is in danger of passing into obscurity. Theater for the New City will present the play's world premiere run January 16 to February 2, directed by David Schechter.

Doreen Taylor to Play Theater of the Living Arts, 1/24
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2013


Whether your musical palette drives you toward powerhouse vocals, engaging and tireless showmanship or homegrown country roots, there's a strong and mighty fusion of all three in DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE- a special one-night only Vegas-style "feast for the senses" that brings the sultry Philadelphia based songstress back home following four sold out shows on her 2013/2014 National "MAGIC" Tour.

Theater for the New City Premieres Robert Homeyer's THREE OF A KIND, WITH TWO WILD CARDS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2013


Theater for the New City will present the World Premiere of Robert Homeyer's (Christopher Marlowe's Julius Caesar) Three of a Kind, With Two Wild Cards tonight, November 20-December 1 at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street).

Theater for the New City to Premiere Robert Homeyer's THREE OF A KIND, WITH TWO WILD CARDS, 11/20-12/1
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2013


Theater for the New City will present the World Premiere of Robert Homeyer's (Christopher Marlowe's Julius Caesar) Three of a Kind, With Two Wild Cards November 20-December 1 at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street). The production will feature Robert Homeyer, Steph van Vlack, Aristotle Stamat, Oliver Thrun, Matthew Angel, Mark Lang, Kim Vogels, and Lissa Moira*. The creative team will include Set and Lighting Design by Mark Marcante, Costumes and Props by Lytza Colon, Sound Design by Roy Chang, and Choreography by Angela Harriell. The production Stage Manager will be Tashika Futch. *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association.

Lucie Pohl's Solo Show HI, HITLER Coming to 2013 Women at Work Festival & More, 10/2
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2013


Great Pretender Productions is proud to bring Hi, Hitler - A comedic solo show by Lucie Pohl to NYC performances at the 2013 Women atWork Festival (October 2), Emerging Artist Theater One Woman Standing (October 9), 2013 EstroGenius Sola Voce Festival (October 23) and theDixon Place Mainstage Series (October 25).

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to Open 10/4 at Maverick Theater
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2013


A full size truck smashes into a farmhouse, zombies begin to pour into the room as the survivors within grab anything they can to defend themselves. This is the climatic final scene in the Maverick Theater's original stage adaptation of Night of the Living Dead. Back for its eighth year, the Maverick's Night of the Living Dead is a unique production that captures the feel of the film with strong performances, bloody action, and plenty of creepy zombies. The hour long play is great Halloween fun for anyone over the age of 13.

BWW Interviews: Playwright Marthe Rachel Gold Talks About LAKE ANNE Opening at The Road, 9/20
by Don Grigware - Sep 18, 2013


Playwright/doctor Marthe Rachel Gold's play Lake Anne is being produced by The Road Theatre Company and is about to open at the new theatre at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony on Magnolia in NoHo on September 20. In our chat, Gold offers us a sneak peek at the play and its background.

Stage Adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE Opens at FringeNYC Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2013


True False Theatre, in association with The Present Company as part of the 2013 New York International Fringe Festival, presents SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE a new play by Daria Tavana, based on Kurt Vonnegut classic novel of the same name. SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE opens at Fringe Venue #5 The Celebration of Whimsy aka The C.O.W. (formerly The Living Theatre) (21 Clinton Street) in Manhattan tonight, August 10, and continues through August 20.

Stage Adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE Set for FringeNYC, 8/10-20
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2013


True False Theatre, in association with The Present Company as part of the 2013 New York International Fringe Festival, present SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE a new play by Daria Tavana, based on Kurt Vonnegut classic novel of the same name. SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE will be presented at Fringe Venue #5 The Celebration of Whimsy aka The C.O.W. (formerly The Living Theatre) (21 Clinton Street) in Manhattan. The production will run August 10-20.

RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival Set for Today at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2013


American Blues Theater and Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside are proud to announce their annual fundraiser RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival takes place today, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival Set for 6/24 at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


American Blues Theater and Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside are proud to announce their annual fundraiser RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival takes place Monday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are a suggesting donation of $10 at the door. In addition to performances, there is a performance from The Lincoln Squares, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks. For more information go to americanbluestheater.com or call 312.725.4228.

Peri Mauer Premieres LIFE ON EARTH at Music With a View Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Composer and cellist Peri Mauer will premiere her new work LIFE ON EARTH tonight, June 19, 7 PM, as part of the Music With a View Festival 2013 at the Flea Theater (41 White St. NY, NY). The piece is for chamber orchestra. Mauer will be conducting and playing cello.

Lucy Devito Co-Stars in BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS at 4th Street Theatre, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013


After an acclaimed premiere in San Diego, Wonderlist Productions and Neighborhood Productions presents the New York Premiere of BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS by award-winning playwright Lila Rose Kaplan. Directed by Sarah Rasmussen, the production begins previews begin tonight, June 14 at New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theater. Opening is slated for June 19.

Peri Mauer to Premiere LIFE ON EARTH at Music With a View Festival, 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


Composer and cellist Peri Mauer will premiere her new work LIFE ON EARTH on June 19, 7 PM, as part of the Music With a View Festival 2013 at the Flea Theater (41 White St. NY, NY). The piece is for chamber orchestra. Mauer will be conducting and playing cello.

Lucy Devito to Co-Star in BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS at 4th Street Theatre, 6/14-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


After an acclaimed premiere in San Diego, Wonderlist Productions and Neighborhood Productions presents the New York Premiere of BUREAU OF MISSING PERSONS by award-winning playwright Lila Rose Kaplan. Directed by Sarah Rasmussen, the production begins previews begin June 14 at New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theater. Opening is slated for June 19.

Martin E. Segal Theatre Center Presents POETRY IN THEATRE Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2013


The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY announces POETRY IN THEATRE, today, June 3 from 2pm - 9pm, a special day-long program of new and rarely-performed works of poetry and theatre, featuring readings and discussions with Judith Malina, Lemon Anderson, Jim Fletcher, Kenneth Goldsmith, Bob Holman, Sibyl Kempson, Christopher Knowles, Yusef Komunyakaa, and Ariana Reines.

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