Actress and Activist Vinie Burrows Dies At Age 99
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 30, 2023
Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of Black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 99.
Broadway Veteran Vinie Burrows Passes Away at 99
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 29, 2023
Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 99.
TNC Sets 28th Lower East Side Festival Of The Arts For Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 28, 2023
With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 28th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted May 26 to 28 in and around Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Street). Admission is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Theater For The New City Announces Village Halloween Costume Ball
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 3, 2022
Theater for the New City (TNC) will emphasize Covid safety in this year's Village Halloween Costume Ball, presenting a hybrid (indoor/outdoor) celebration on October 31 to delight its community, young and old, and to celebrate the creativity that comes with the season.
Theater for the New City Announces 19th Annual Love 'n Courage Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 19, 2022
Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 19th annual Love 'n Courage benefit Monday, February 14, 2022 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South. The evening honors Austin Pendleton, Drama Desk and Obie winner, Tony Award nominated actor, playwright, theater director and teacher.
Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 15, 2021
Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976. With safety paramount this year, the fete will take place October 31 as an open-air celebration outside the theater, on East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside, October 31
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 27, 2021
Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976. With safety paramount this year, the fete will take place October 31 as an open-air celebration outside the theater, on East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues. A large tent will provide rain protection.
Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- May 11, 2021
Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producing Director of New Federal Theatre (NFT), will retire from leadership of the famed theater company on June 30, 2021, handing the baton to NFT's newly appointed Artistic Director, Elizabeth Van Dyke.
The Broad Stage Announces Five Artistic Partnerships Creating Newly Commissioned Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 14, 2021
The Broad Stage has announced a new chapter in its artistic future – as a commissioner and producer of new work – centered around dynamic partnerships with a diverse mix of performers, directors, choreographers, composers, librettists, and arts venues – in the 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 seasons, with exact production dates to be announced.
Tim Robbins Joins LOVE 'N COURAGE Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 12, 2021
Tim Robbins has joined the list of celebrities contributing performances for Theater or the New City's 2021 'Love 'N Courage' gala March 22, which benefits the theater's emerging playwrights program. Robbins joins Charles Busch, David Amram, F. Murray Abraham and Vinie Burrows in the roster of stars sharing prepared performances.
Winners Announced For 2020 AUDELCO Awards
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 4, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”.
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 23, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
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