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Entire Cast To Make Off-Broadway Debut With ABANDON ALL HOPE At Theatre Row in June
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Peter Fenton's dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, will mark his Off-Broadway debut as writer and producer, platforming four actors who will also be making their Off-Broadway debuts: Avery Kellington, Yuliana Sleme, Jonathan P. Chen, and Michael De Los Angeles.
Complete Schedule Now Available For TNC's LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts is an indoor and outdoor live audience event with a cohort of over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers, literary artists, visual artists and film makers participating.  It will be presented May 26 to 28 in and around Theater for the New City
Photos: First Look at Prospect Theatre Company's LIZARD BOY in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
A recent hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Lizard Boy preview performances are set to begin on Thursday, June 1st at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), with an opening night set for Wednesday, June 14th. The limited engagement is set to run through Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Check out rehersal photos here!
Photos: Debra Messing, Steve Buscemi, Crystal Lucas-Perry and More Turn Out For THE FEARS Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh (sex, lies, and videotape, Traffic, Erin Brockovich), makes his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang. See photos from opening night!
Photos: Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR. At Theater 555
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
MATILDA JR took center stage last week in NYC for a sold out run at the off-Broadway venue - THEATER 555. MATILDA JR was produced by Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway as their 2023 Junior Main Stage production!
OUR LITTLE SECRET to Premiere At Playwrights Horizons in June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Play and screenwriter Rollin Jewett will return to the Downtown Urban Arts Festival with a dark comedy involving breaking and entering. Lydia Kalmen & Thamer Jendoubi in OUR LITTLE SECRET with Vincent Ticali as Lt. Banks. Production directed by Jay Michaels.
FRIGID New York Extends MAESTRO'S MAGICAL MUSIC BOX LIVE! at The Kraine Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
FRIGID New York in association with Dream Sweet Films will extend performances of Maestro's Magical Music Box Live!, an educational children's show for kids 3-10 years performed in English and ASL based on the popular YouTube series, at The Kraine Theater.
​​Rattlestick Theater And New York Theatre Salon Announce Additional Programming For GLOBAL FORMS THEATER FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Today, Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon announced additional programming and schedule for the fourth edition of the Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, online panel discussions, and more.
Photos: John Gallagher, Jr. Performs at NEXT@LCT3
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
See photos of John Gallagher, Jr. performing at NEXT@LCT3.
FRIGID New York to Present Odd Salon NYC: SPECTACULAR at The Kraine Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
FRIGID New York will present Odd Salon NYC: SPECTACULAR at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street) on Wednesday, June 14 at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) The performance will also be available to livestream.
Pregones/PRTT's TORCHED! to Make Off-Broadway Debut in June
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater’s original musical production TORCHED! will run for the first time in the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in Manhattan, the company’s historic Off-Broadway house.
New Plays For Young Audiences to Present ZEQ by Ramon Esquivel This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
NYU Steinhardt's New Plays for Young Audiences will celebrate its 25th season of TYA new play development in the historical Provincetown Playhouse.The first week of the series brings back NYU-alum and celebrated playwright, Ramon Esquivel, in his new play with music, ZEQ.
Watch: Heléne Yorke Talks the World of Storytelling & More on THAT SOUNDS RIGHT Podcast
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Watch Helene York on the latest episode of Andrew Keenan-Bolger's That Sounds Right podcast.
Valerie David's THE PINK HULK Will Play the National Women's Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The National Women's Theatre Festival is pleased to present the North Carolina premiere of Manhattan-based, three-time cancer survivor and patient advocate Valerie David's critically, internationally acclaimed comedic solo show The Pink Hulk: One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within. 
Photos: The Cast of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER in Their First Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Off Broadway premiere of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon is scheduled to begin at Theater 555 (555 West 42nd Street) on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00pm with an official opening on Thursday, June 22nd  at 7:00pm. Performances are scheduled through July 9, 2023.  Check out photos of the cast in their first rehearsal!
Alyssa May Gold Announces Limited Run Of THE GIRL YOU TALK TO At The West End Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
From the late night mind of actress, writer, producer Alyssa May Gold who is best known for her critically acclaimed performance on Broadway last season in How I Learned To Drive.
Final Ice Factory Festival At New Ohio Theatre To Conclude 30-Year Run
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre has announced that it will conclude its acclaimed 30-year run with the last ever Ice Factory Festival, featuring Artistic Director Robert Lyons' ULTRA LEFT VIOLENCE as the final show.
Photos: BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT Rocks The House At The Green Room 42
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The house was packed and the vocals soared, as Beethoven: Live in Concert shook the stage of The Green Room 42 on Monday night. The concert previewed 10 songs from the upcoming musical, written and composed by Jad Jacob, that chronicles Beethoven's rise to fame through 70's-inspired rock. See photos from the production.
The Tank Reveals Initial Programming for PrideFest 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Tank has announced initial programming for its annual PrideFest.
Emilio Sosa & More to be Honored at 5th Annual THE PEOPLE'S GALA
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The People's Gala will return for its 5th annual event, dedicated to supporting the mission of People's Theatre Project to create a more just and equitable world for immigrant communities through the transformative power of theatre.
Photos: Go Inside EVERYTHING'S COMING UP DAME ANGELA at the Actors' Temple Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
See photos from Dancers over 40's special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC.
David Cromer, Bill Irwin & Marin Ireland to Star in UNCLE VANYA in a Private Manhattan Loft
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Tony and Olivier-winning OHenry Productions will present a hyper-intimate production of Uncle Vanya staged by rising-star director Jack Serio at a private loft in the Flatiron District.
Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. 
BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS Celebrates Haitian Flag Day With Special Event This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Bernarda's Daughters celebrates Haitian Flag Day with a post-show panel and reception following the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, May 18, when The New Group and National Black Theatre host “Tout Moun Se Moun,” a panel featuring Haitian-American artists and cultural workers in discussion about the presence of Haitian art and culture in New York City and elsewhere in the diaspora. 
F*CK7THGRADE Returns to Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
wild project will present a 2nd encore engagement of the critically acclaimed musical memoir 'F*ck7thGrade'. Nominated for a 2023 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, it features music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier, direction by two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson and music direction by Julie Wolf. 'F*ck7thGrade' runs November 8 - 26.

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