Off-Broadway Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Off-Broadway from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Andrew Lippa to Host SOUND BITES 13 at Symphony Space
Tony nominee Andrew Lippa will host SOUND BITES 13, Theatre Now New York's annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, at Symphony Space, featuring nearly 50 performers presenting 10 fully-staged short musicals.
HILLSDALE: A Reimagined UNCLE VANYA to Open At Center For Theatre Research This May
Hillsdale, Roman D'Ambrosio's adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, set at a conservative Michigan college, directed by Rabiah Rowther at the Center for Theatre Research.
BROKEN SNOW Extends Run at Theatre71 With Tony Danza, Tom Cavanagh and Michael Longfellow
Broken Snow, the world premiere psychological drama starring Tony Danza, Tom Cavanagh, and Michael Longfellow, has extended its limited run at Theatre71.
The Civilians to Honor Sam Pinkleton at THE PEOPLE'S PARTY, 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit
The Civilians will honor Tony Award–winning director Sam Pinkleton at The People's Party, The Civilians’ 25th Anniversary Spring Benefit.
Flux Theatre Ensemble to Present World Premiere of FEAR & WONDER
Flux Theatre Ensemble will present the world premiere of Fear & Wonder by Jason Tseng at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre / A.
JJ Niemann Pulls Out of Cost n' Mayor's 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway
JJ Niemann, who was previously set to join Cost n' Mayor's 11 to Midnight for a strictly limited engagement, has dropped out of the production.
Photos: Maya Rudolph Joins the Cast of OH, MARY! on Broadway
Six-time Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph will make her Broadway debut in the smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! at the historic Lyceum Theatre.
Photos: Lisa Ann Walter, Zan Berube, Isabella Esler and More in HEATHERS
You can now get a first look at new production photos of Heathers: The Musical Off-Broadway, featuring the show's newest cast members, including Lisa Ann Walter and more.
Photos: Lisa Ann Walter, Zan Berube Take First Bows in HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
Get a first look at photos as new cast members from Heathers: The Musical, including Lisa Ann Walter, take their first bows in the show! The production is currently playing at New World Stages.
Ali Stroker, Javier Munoz and More to Join myFace 75th Anniversary Gala
myFace will present its milestone 75th Anniversary Gala, myFace Celebrates: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future.
Bubba Weiler's THE SAVIORS Sets New Dates & Venue at Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed that due to unforeseen construction and scheduling needs, the world premiere of The Saviors by Bubba Weiler and directed by Jack Serio will move to the mainstage Linda Gross Theater.
TRULY, HOWARD HUGHES and More Set For York Theatre's 2026-27 Season
The York Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season, which will feature world premiere musicals, a new partnership with TheaterWorksUSA, and the return of the New2NY series.
Kenny Leon Joins LOST IN DEL VALLE Talkback With Amir Arison
Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will join playwright Ned Van Zandt and director Amir Arison for a post-show talkback at SoHo Playhouse, exploring the creative journey from actor to director.
Photos: GIRL, INTERRUPTED In Rehearsal At The Public Theater
This spring, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to The Public for its stirring world premiere.
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
NEXT STEP THEATRE FESTIVAL to Return to NYC With World Premieres & More
The Next Step Theatre Festival, a writer-led cooperative, will present world-premiere readings, musicals, and concerts at the Producers Club Grand Theater in Midtown Manhattan for its second year.
Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Opens Off-Broadway At The Cell
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini.
Photos: Lisa Ann Walter and Zan Berube Join HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
Heathers The Musical is welcoming new cast members to the company! You can now get a first look at Lisa Ann Walter as Ms.
AN EVENING WITH ADRIENNE WARREN is Coming to 92NY
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Adrienne Warren, a one-night-only event featuring songs from her Tony Award-winning performance as Tina Turner, musical theater favorites, pop covers and storytelling.
Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Photos: THE BAD DATERS Makes US Premiere at NYC's Paradise Factory
Following runs in Ireland and the United Kingdom, Derek Murphy’s The Bad Daters is making its US premiere at Paradise Factory in the East Village.
Wylie Godleski Joins FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY Off-Broadway
Wylie Godleski will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater.
Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
THE NAKED WOMAN From PM Theater Will Make World Premiere at Theatre 154
PM Theater will present the world premiere of THE NAKED WOMAN, a darkly comic drama about love and morality set among Soviet immigrant families, written by Allie Avital & Alia Azamat Ashkenazi and directed by Avital.
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Bailey Swilley's Gimme A Sign! Soho Playhouse (9/20-9/20) |
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THE DEATH CHRONICLES (portraits)|S&F Summer Season at Marist Marist University Symphonic Hall (8/01-8/01) |
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13 The Musical Griffin Theatre (8/14-8/23) |
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Butoh: Into the Depth New York Butoh Institute/Vangeline (7/08-7/31) |
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LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA Repertorio (11/15-12/31) |
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WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND | Stage & Film Summer Season at the Bardavon Bardavon 1869 Opera House (8/01-8/02) |
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EN EL TIEMPO DE LAS MARIPOSAS Repertorio (1/07-12/31) |
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LA GRINGA Repertorio (2/08-12/31) |
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WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND | Stage & Film Summer Season at Bardavon Bardavon 1869 Opera House (7/31-7/31) |
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Bailey Swilley's Gimme A Sign! Soho Playhouse (9/17-9/17) |