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Opened: September 12, 1961

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The International Festival Of Arts & Ideas To Include Compagnia De' Colombari 20th Anniversary Season And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024


Compagnia de' Colombari is celebrating 20 years of generating spectacle, disrupting and reconstructing texts and spaces under the direction of Karin Coonrod with a robust Anniversary Season throughout 2024.

Bay Area Artists to Perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of LOVE SEPARATED IN LIFE…LOVE REUNITED IN HONOR
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Bay Area artists Hope Briggs and Lawrence Beamen, alongside Atlanta's Sylvia Camille, will perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of a fallen Vietnam War hero in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2024.

Texas Ballet Theater Announces CINDERELLA, GISELLE ANd More For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024


Texas Ballet Theater announces its 2024-2025 season, featuring revered classics, fresh narratives, and creative innovations. The lineup includes the enchanting production of Cinderella and other captivating performances showcasing TBT's talent and artistry.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago To Take the Stage At The Joyce For Two Weeks This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2024


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will be performing at The Joyce for a two-week run. Don't miss this incredible dance experience!

La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw to Present New Exhibition 'In Honor of the Ancestors'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw present a new exhibition, 'In Honor of the Ancestors: Indigenous Living Traditions from the Philippines in Diaspora,' open now through Sunday, January 26, 2024 at La MaMa Galleria.

Dance Parade Announces Campaign To Support Zoning Reform To End Prohibition On Dancing
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023


Dance Parade launches 'DANCE FREE NYC' campaign to advocate for zoning reform and end dancing prohibition in New York City.

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Cozy Up with Nat King Cole
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2023


On the seventh day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'Nat King Cole has been called 'The King Of Christmas.' It’s not difficult to understand why when you hear and see the man, himself, simple and unadorned, bringing this beautiful song to life.

'In Honor of the Ancestors: Indigenous Living Traditions from the Philippines in Diaspora' Exhibition to Open at La MaMa Galleria
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and Kinding Sindaw present 'In Honor of the Ancestors: Indigenous Living Traditions from the Philippines in Diaspora,' an exhibition celebrating the heritage of Kinding Sindaw.

Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Dec 4, 2023


What did our critic think of BLACK NATIVITY at Karma In Partnership With Cleveland Play House? Langston Hughes, the author of BLACK NATIVITY, now on stage at the Allen Theatre, in a joint production between Karamu, the country’s oldest black producing theater and the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s first resident company, was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.

The Greek National Opera Pays Tribute To Maria Callas On Her Centennial Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


The Greek National Opera (GNO)'s tribute to Maria Callas for the the centennial anniversary of her birth, curated by the Artistic Director of the Greek National Opera Giorgos Koumendakis, will be coming to a head this November and December with its major events held at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and premiering online on GNO TV.

Mitski, Eboni Booth, and Whitney White Join THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT Broadway Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


Mitski, Eboni Booth, and Whitney White have been announced as the newest additions to the creative team of the Broadway production, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT. Learn more about these talented individuals and how they will contribute to the success of the show.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Eight - The Wild Card
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 8, 2023


Today, we return to The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE WILD CARD.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, CLYDE'S & More Top List of Most-Produced Plays of the Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023


Discover the most-produced plays of the season, including 'What the Constitution Means to Me' and 'Clyde's.'

Review: MARK NADLER'S CRAZY 1961 Strikes All The Right Chords at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Nathan Johnson - Oct 16, 2023


There are people who entertain, and then there are those destined to take the stage. Mark Nadler is undeniably the latter. His show, 'Mark Nadler, Crazy 1961,’ is a testament to his innate talent, making him one of the most outstanding (and ‘Crazy’) figures to emerge from that remarkable year.

LA MAMA PUPPET FESTIVAL to Present Four World Premieres & More in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


Explore the La MaMa Puppet Festival's thrilling lineup of four world-premiere shows. Experience the innovative and captivating puppetry performances as talented artists take the stage. Don't miss your chance to witness the latest creations in this exciting event.

SALMAN TOOR: NO ORDINARY LOVE to Open in November at Rose Art Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of artist Salman Toor as his exhibition 'No Ordinary Love' opens at the Rose Art Museum in November. Discover the artistry and emotional depth of Toor's works, and mark your calendars for this unmissable event.

Review: WAYWARD at The Kranzberg Blackbox Theater
by James Lindhorst - Aug 12, 2023


Director Phil Wright magnificently captures the playwrights voice in this premiere production of WAYWARD. He leads a talented cast to tell the stories of the young women who were forced to give their babies up for adoption due to the societal norms of the 1960s. Wright’s analysis of the script and his collaboration with his cast take Berg’s compelling characters from page to stage with genuine realness and authenticity. Each of the actors successfully and effectively creating brand-new characterizations of never before played roles. Eric Berg has penned an extraordinary narrative filled with fascinating characters facing trying personal situations while navigating complex relationships. While his work takes on a serious subject matter and an important topic his script is not without a few light moments and laughs. Wright’s staging of the play is phenomenal and his work with his cast and crew have breathed life into a new play that is both entertaining and captivating.

La MaMa Announces 62nd Season And Expansion Of RADICAL ACCESS INITIATIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club announces its 62nd Season and its RADICAL ACCESS INITITATIVE (RAI), an expansion of La MaMa's local and global network that increases outreach to new artists and audiences beyond the four walls of La MaMa's three theatres and new Community Arts Space.

Teresa Eyring to Step Down as Theatre Communications Group's Executive Director and CEO in June 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023


Get the latest updates on the departure of Teresa Eyring, the Executive Director and CEO of TCG. Discover the transition plans for TCG's leadership and what this means for the future of the organization.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Announces THE 44th CINEFESTIVAL SAN ANTONIO  
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


San Antonio's original Latinx film festival returns on Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater with a greater than-ever Texas filmmaker presence. Featuring 114 films, including 38 films from San Antonio and 40 films from the Lone Star State, the 44th CineFestival San Antonio continues to support local and regional filmmakers, while offering a well-rounded program to local audiences that also includes national and international films that highlight artistic excellence and diversity.  

Angelo De Augustine Shares 'The Ballad of Betty and Barney Hill'
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023


The song is based on the Betty and Barney Hill incident, a famous UFO sighting and alien encounter involving a couple in New Hampshire in 1961. “Ballad” pulls us deeper into Toil and Trouble, De Augustine’s exploration of the counter-world that the fantastical “Another Universe” single introduced us to last month.

Theatre Communications Group Launches New THEATRE FOR ACTIVISM Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023


Theatre Communications Group is launching the Theatre for Activism series with Rest Up, a virtual gathering to share practices of self and collective care.

Ostravska Banda to Present THE CZECH-AMERICAN MUSIC CONNECTION This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 8, 2023


In April 2023, the Czech Republic's Ostrava Center for New Music will present two concerts by Ostravská banda in New York City with a program of music by Czech and American composers: on April 20 at the Buchwald Theater at Brooklyn College (part of the new Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College) and on April 21 at Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan.

Oratorio Society Of New York Presents Bach's Mass In B Minor At Carnegie Hall, May 8
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023


The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, concludes its 2022-23 season with a performance of J.S. Bach's Mass in B minor on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

The Kitchen Announces Winter/Spring 2023 Programming Featuring DANCE AND PROCESS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023


The Kitchen has announced its Winter/Spring 2023 programming, resulting from durational engagements that give experimental artists and collectives an abundance of time and organizational support to pursue their ideas.

The Connection FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Connection have there been?
The Connection has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1963.

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