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Suzan-Lori Parks, Leland Fowler, Lauren Molina & More to Star in PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR World Premiere at The Public
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere of PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR, written by and featuring Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Bessie Award winner Niegel Smith. 
The Drama League to Present 2022 Fall Gala EMBRACE THE SEASON Featuring Shows of the 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
The Drama League has announced the 2022 Fall Gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration.” The Gala, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community as it returns to a post-pandemic vitality, will be held on Monday, October 17 at 6:00PM at City Winery.
The Actors Studio to Present Conversation With Al Pacino & DOG DAY AFTERNOON Screening for 75th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
The Actors Studio will host a 75th Anniversary benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning film Dog Day Afternoon, followed by a live interview with the film’s star and The Actors Studio co-president Al Pacino. The Gala event will take place Thursday, October 27 at 7PM, the United Palace.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
The 24 Hour Plays welcome new and returning artists alike for Season Three, Episode Five of The 24 Hour Plays: VIral Monologues tonight.
Stephanie Courtney and Jonathan Mangum to Join HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Improv comedy greats Stephanie Courtney and Jonathan Mangum will join Hypnotist Extraordinaire Asad Mecci for the combined hypnosis and improvisational comedy hit at the Daryl Roth Theatre.
Signature Theatre Names Melis Aker Inaugural LaunchPad Resident Playwright
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Signature Theatre has announced its first-ever LaunchPad Resident—playwright, actor, and musician Melis Aker—inaugurating the new program that supports diverse early-career playwrights and expands the organization’s singular mission of producing a body of work by each resident writer.
CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD Encore Limited Engagement Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
The York Theatre Company's Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood is set to begin performances Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:30PM for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, October 16 at 2:30PM.
The Kitchen Announces Fall 2022 Programming Featuring the Premiere of Beau Bree Rhee's SHADOW OF THE SEA & More
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
The Kitchen has announced Fall 2022 season programming launching the influential, experimental interdisciplinary organization beyond the walls of its Chelsea building as it undergoes renovations and moves temporarily to another location with a rich avant-garde history: Westbeth.
Fred Voelpel, Eugene Lee & More to Receive 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
TDF has announced that celebrated costume designer Fred Voelpel and legendary scenic designer Eugene Lee are among the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients. Although Mr. Voelpel passed away in June, he will be honored posthumously with the TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design.
MARIE IT'S TIME Announces Performance Cancellations and Extension at HERE
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
 The Obie Award-winning HERE announced that due to a positive COVID test within the company, all performances of Marie It’s Time have been cancelled through Saturday September 17, 2022. Performances will resume Wednesday September 21.
NAMT's 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Directors and Music Directors
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year's directors and music directors for the 34th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which returns in person and takes place on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 2022, at New World Stages.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's YOU WILL GET SICK
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 13, 2022
Rehearsals are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of You Will Get Sick, a new play by Noah Diaz directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton. The cast includes Marinda Anderson, Daniel K. Isaac, Linda Lavin, Nate Miller, and Dario Ladani Sanchez all of whom are making their Roundabout Theatre Company debuts.
Stag & Lion To Present KING LEAR This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
STAG & LION Theatre Company invites you to the Trinity Theatre to come hear their KING LEAR as a Gothic Fairytale of madness blind to love, told through generations. Performances begin September 29th and run Thursday-Saturday at 7pm until October 15th with 3pm matinees on Sunday October 2nd and 9th.
Normal Ave to Relaunch With Film Division, Fundraising Campaign, New Taylor Pearlstein Musical Development & More
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Normal Ave is relaunching in 2022 with several exciting new projects. Normal Ave last produced in-person content-Indoor Person by Kayla Martine-in March 2020, shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normal Ave also produced several virtual developmental labs and readings in 2020 as part of its QuaranStream series.
Soho Rep to Present the World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG in October
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Soho Rep will present Montag, written by Kate Tarker, directed by Dustin Wills and with original opera music by Daniel Schlosberg. The world premiere production of Montag runs October 12–November 13 at Soho Rep.
Leslie Uggams and Ted Chapin to be Honored at the 30th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
The York Theatre Company will honor Tony Award-winning musical theater icon Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Ted Chapin with The York Theatre Company Founders’ Award at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
David Aaron Baker, Nina Hellman, Richard Topol & More to Star in THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
59E59 Theaters and The Civilians have announced the full cast & creative team for The Unbelieving by Marin Gazzaniga (So Close) and directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House). The Unbelieving begins previews October 20, 2022, in Theater B and opens October 27 for a run through November 20, 2022.  
HEDDA GABLER Postponed One Week Due to a Casting Change
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Due to a cast change, 'Hedda Gabler' must postpone its opening by one week. The production now begins September 29, runs through October 9. Sean Phillips takes over role of Eilert Lovborg.
Photos: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of OUR MAN IN SANTIAGO
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Tickets are now on sale for the New York City off-Broadway premiere of Our Man in Santiago, a wickedly smart, critically acclaimed comic spy thriller by two-time Emmy nominee and WGA award-winner Mark Wilding. Check out photos here!
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Returns to NYC This Week With Rachel Dratch, Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio, and More
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy Broadway sensation and winner of the Drama Desk Award will return to NYC  Sunday,  September 18th at 7:30pm at the show’s original home, The Triad.
VIDEO: Exclusive Look at LOS OTROS Starring Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2022
The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant) is currently playing at A.R.T./New York Theatres. Watch this video for an exclusive look at the production!
Kelli O'Hara, Deborah S. Craig & More to Celebrate the Late Broadway Legend Mary Rodgers at Symphony Space
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Symphony Space will present an evening exploring late Broadway legend Mary Rodgers and her just-published memoir Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers on September 18. 
West 56th Street Between 6th & 7th Avenues to be Renamed 'Wynn Handman Way'
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
City Councilman Keith Powers, former Mayor Bill DeBlasio, former acting students of Wynn Handman and maybe a star or two will gather Monday, September 12 at 11:00 AM on the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and 56th Street for the naming of West 56th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues as Wynn Handman Way.
THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE to Launch $22 Rush Policy in Partnership with TodayTix
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Beginning tomorrow, September 10, 2022, the Off-Broadway transfer of This Beautiful Future will launch a $22 Rush access program exclusively with TodayTix.
Mia Chung's CATCH AS CATCH CAN to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in October
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Playwrights Horizons will present Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by Daniel Aukin, running October 14 - November 20 and opening November 1.

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