Vital Theatre Company News

A selection of 40 short plays, chosen from over 450 submissions by playwriting workshops, university theatre programs, and professional companies nationwide will be presented at the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival on July 15th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street).

New Repertory Theatre announces the extension of My Name is Rachel Corrie. My Name is Rachel Corrie and Pieces, two solo plays, each about a young woman whose coming of age took place within the context of the Israeli/Palestinian situation run in rotating repertory until March 30, 2008. My Name is Rachel Corrie will extend until April 5, 2008. Both shows play at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.

Producer Michael Martinez is proud to present 'An Evening of Music and Comedy II' at Don't Tell Mama on Wednesday March 26 at 7Pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Molly Gilman (Pinkalicious), singer Jamie Taylor Harper, award winning vocalist Don Shortslef, and singer Amy Zelcer. Comedian Amy Bruckner will be the special guest MC for the evening. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7PM, door opens at 6:30PM. Admission is $15, plus a two drink minimum.

Vital Theatre Company is pleased to announce that it will be transferring its production of A (Tooth) Fairy Tale to off-Broadway's Soho Playhouse following the conclusion of its sold-out run at The McGinn Cazale Theatre ending Sunday, February 24.

Vital Children's Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of its hit production of Pinkalicious, The Musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, music, lyrics and orchestrations by John Gregor, and based on the book 'Pinkalicious' by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The production is directed by Teresa K. Pond. Featured in the company are Greg Barresi, Erin Wegner Brooks, Molly Gilman, Mathew Pelliccia and Meg Phillips.

The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree, the animated film which won the 'Best Animated Feature' Accolades Award, has been adapted as a stage musical for young audiences and will premiere in New York City at Vital Theatre Company for a special limited engagement this holiday season now through January 6.

Vital Theatre Company is pleased to present its twelfth installment of 'Vital Signs,' the company's annual new works festival. The three-part series begins Thursday, November 29 at 7PM, and runs Thursday through Sunday until December 16.

The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree, the animated film which won the 'Best Animated Feature' Accolades Award, has been adapted as a stage musical for young audiences and will premiere in New York City at Vital Theatre Company (2162 Broadway, 4th Floor) for a special limited engagement starting December 8 through January 6.

The limited Off-Broadway engagement of The Lady Swims Today concludes this Sunday, October 21. Robert Funaro ('The Sopranos') leads the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin at the TADA Theater (15 West 28 Street, between Broadway & Fifth Ave.) Also featured in the cast are Kelli K. Barnett, Vivienne Leheny, Jack Rodgerson, Rob Sheridan, Gordon Silva, and Kate Udall.

Robert Funaro leads the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin. Performances began September 13 at the TADA Theater, 15 West 28 Street (between Broadway & Fifth Ave.) The official opening night is Sunday, September 23.

Robert Funaro will lead the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin. Off-Broadway performances begin Thursday, September 13 at the TADA Theatre, 15 West 28 Street

Boy Howdy Productions has announced the cast and performance dates of the new play Madonna and Child and Other Divas, written by Tom Johnson and directed by Julie Hamberg to be presented at the New York International Fringe Festival/ FringeNYC in August.

Peculiar Works Project, producers of the acclaimed site-specific performance, OFF Stage: the West Village Fragments, will present 'BANG! For Your Buck'

Vital Children's Theatre will present The Game Boy, an original musical for children with book and lyrics by Robin Rothstein, and music and lyrics by Matthe Gandolfo.

Vital Children's Theatre has announced that its current production of Pinkalicious, The Musical will be moving to the SoHo Playhouse for an open ended run beginning Saturday, March 3rd.

The Vital Children's Theatre will open, 'Pinkalicious, The Musical' beginning January 13th.

Vital Children's Theatre will present Pinkalicious, an original musical for children with book and lyrics by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, and music and lyrics by John Gregor

Presented as a co-production between HoNkBarK! and Vital Theatre Company, William Wycherley's ribald Restoration play The Country Wife will run from January 5, 2007 through January 27, 2007 at the McGinn Cazale Theatre in NYC. Previews begin Jan. 5 for a Jan. 8 opening

The American Theatre Wing's Grants Program will honor its 2006 grant recipients, 53 New York City not-for-profit theatres that reflect the range of diversity of New York's theatres, at a luncheon at Sardi's on December 7 at noon.