Smart Off-Broadway

Smart 2023

Opened: April 6, 2023
Closing: April 30, 2023

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Ensemble Studio Theatre
549 West 52nd Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019

Elaine's cantankerous, ailing mother, Ruth, won't let aides in the house to help her, making it impossible for Elaine to go to work. In desperation, Elaine buys a "Jenny," a smart device which doubles as a babysitter/companion for her mom - while allowing Elaine to check on Ruth from anywhere. Jenny quickly feels like another member of the family, playing games with Ruth and talking Elaine through her insomnia. But what if Jenny isn't the only one listening? A play about how and why we let technology into our homes, and the unexpected changes that tech can bring.

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MEDICINE Makes Canadian Premiere at Pi Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


 Pi Theatre will close its 2023-2024 season with the Canadian premiere of Medicine from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street).

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024


Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Melissa Errico and More Take the Stage Next Month at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024


Get the latest scoop on the upcoming performances at 54 Below. From Broadway veterans to rising stars, experience the magic of live entertainment this coming month.

Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!

COMPANY is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024


The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER Makes Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


 Following the celebrated Canadian Premiere of THREE SISTERS, co-produced with Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre concludes their 23.24 season with another Canadian premiere in May: seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright and actorJasmine Lee-Jones.  

Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.

The Kruger Brothers Perform at the Vergennes Opera House in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


The Kruger Brothers will be making its Addison County debut on Friday, May 3, 7:30pm at the historic Vergennes Opera House. This concert will close out the theater’s 2023-2024 season.

Kevin Hart Brings ACTING MY AGE Tour To Mohegan Sun Arena In July 19
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Join Kevin Hart at Mohegan Sun Arena for his ACTING MY AGE TOUR on July 19th.

Kevin Hart Comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and Mark Twain award recipient Kevin Hart has announced his new 2024 Acting My Age stand-up comedy tour is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Photos: First Look at Broadway Palm's THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024


Broadway Palm has released production photos for The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy playing now through May 25, 2024. See them here!

Washington Stage Guild Closes Season with World Premiere of AN UNBUILT LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Get the latest cast updates for the Washington Stage Guild's production of AN UNBUILT LIFE.

Lauren Samuels, Austen Danielle Bohmer & More to Join WICKED Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


The national tour of Wicked is welcoming new cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Theatre Life with the Creative Team of PENELOPE
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 5, 2024


Today’s subjects Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz are currently living their theatre lives as the creative team for the DC premeire of Signature Theatre’s latest piece of musical greatness Penelope. The Greek myth inspired solo performer musical runs through April 28th in Signature’s ARK space.

Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.

Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Plays Keller Auditorium In July 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Tickets for the much-anticipated musical comedy, COMPANY, go on sale in Portland and we've got the scoop on how to see the July production and how to get tickets.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton to Narrate MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Emmy-nominee (Succession) J. Smith-Cameron and Emmy Award-winner (Scandal) Joe Morton will co-narrateMasterVoices’ revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BORN WITH TEETH to be Presented at Le Petit Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Le Petit Theatre will present Born With Teeth this month. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

HEDDA GABLER Opens at Coal Mine Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024


Following the company’s first World Premiere production of DION: A ROCK OPERA last month, COAL MINE THEATRE will conclude the 23.24 season with another first – the staging of a European classic.

BWW Q&A: Ellen McLaughlin on AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2024


Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.

Photos: Jean Smart and Chely Wright Visit KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2024


The Booth Theatre recently welcomed some very special guests! Jean Smart and Chely Wright stopped by Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here!

PBS Premieres Ben Folds & Joshua Redman 'Next at the Kennedy Center' Specials on April 12 & 19
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a multi-year partnership and collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts, returns to PBS with two new performance specials this April featuring indie music icon Ben Folds and renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.

Review: Fine Singing Makes RONDINE Easy to Swallow under Scappucci
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 30, 2024


The first night of the Met’s revival of Puccini’s LA RONDINE (THE SWALLOW) was filled with surprises of one sort or another, under the baton of that smart conductor, Speranza Scappucci. She knows her way around Puccini and deserves to be heard more frequently at the house. The production had glamour through Art Deco-ish scenic design by Ezio Frigerio, with lighting by Duana Schuler and costumes by Franca Squarciapino.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

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