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Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre to Stream GONG LUM'S LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre will stream the World Premiere of Gong Lum's Legacy, written by Charles L. White and directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke, June 20-26. This special streaming presentation was pre-recorded from performances at Theatre at St. Clements in April 2022.
NAATCO's QUEEN to Begin Performances the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre This Friday
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
NAATCO will present the inaugural production of the NAATCO National Partnership Project, Queen, written by playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy) and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, which will begin performances Friday June 10th at the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street), continuing through July 1st only. 
Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US Announces Extension Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Alex Edelman’s critically acclaimed comedy show Just For Us has extended its limited engagement at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street, NYC), producer Mike Birbiglia announced today ahead of its return to New York City on Monday, June 13, 2022.
New Theater at NYU Named 'The African Grove Theatre' to Honor a Landmark of Black Theater History
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
NYU’s 181 Mercer Street building, opening spring 2023, will become home to a permanent and evolving memorial to the African Grove Theatre, the first Black theater in the country that made history on the corner of Mercer and Bleecker Streets in 1821.
PTP/NYC Announces Off-Broadway Season At Atlantic Stage 2
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, has announced its 35th repertory season, running July 5 - 31, 2022 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
Photos: MR. PARKER Celebrates Opening Night at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Mr. Parker, the new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband), directed by Joe Brancato with Davi Santos, Derek Smith and Mia Matthews, enjoyed its Off Broadway premiere performance on Monday night.  Check out the photos!
¡AMERICANO! to Perform in Sunset Park In honor of National Immigrant Heritage Month
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
In honor of National Immigrant Heritage Month, The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs will present “¡Americano! the Musical in the Park,” this Friday, June 10 at 3:30PM in Sunset Park, Brooklyn (44th Street and 6th Avenue entrance).
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces NUWORKS 2022 Experimental Series
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2022, the annual experimental series of self-created work from innovative and diverse artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.
Onomatopoeia Theatre Company to Present NYC Premiere of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company is presenting the New York City premiere of “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” this July at the Gene Frankel Theatre.
VIDEO: Watch Gospel Singer Kierra Sheard Perform a Cover of 'I'm Here' From THE COLOR PURPLE
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Digital Broadway creators Michael Korte and Bryson Camper are lighting the internet on fire with a new, breathtaking cover of 'I'm Here' from The Color Purple sung by Gospel superstar Kierra Sheard! Watch the the video of Kierra's cover now!
Negro Ensemble Company to Present LAMBS TO SLAUGHTER at Cherry Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) has been developing 'Lambs to Slaughter' by Khalil Kain, a new play with poetry and music, under the direction of Reginald L. Douglas. Khalil Kain is an urban icon who is renowned for his performances in the 1992 crime thriller 'Juice,' the UPN/CW sitcom 'Girlfriends' (2001-2008) and the title role in the Showtime biopic 'The Tiger Woods Story.'
BASIC GLITCH to be Presented at 2022 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
BASIC GLITCH, the first full-length play by NYC playwright Stephanie Salazar-Amaro, is an official selection of the 2022 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. The show is set to have an Encore one night only performance at Theatre Row complex on 42nd Street in the Theatre District on June 24, 2022 at 5:00pm.
MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Starring Karen Ziemba & Robert Cuccioli to Stream on Broadway on Demand
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
David Staller, Artistic Director of Gingold Theatrical Group, today announced that GTG has forged a new partnership with the preeminent online streaming service, Broadway On Demand, to allow patrons to purchase and stream their recent acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren’s Profession.
Photos: First Look at Mint Theater's American Premiere of CHAINS
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Director Jenn Thompson stepped behind the camera during recent rehearsals to create a rare behind the scenes photo gallery of Mint Theater's American Premiere of Chains by Elizabeth Baker before it begins performances. Check out photos!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE COURTROOM Directed by Lee Sunday Evans
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Watch the trailer for The Courtroom, directed by acclaimed theater director Lee Sunday Evans (Dance Nation, Oratorio for Living Things), with a screenplay by Arian Moayed (Tony Award®-nominated actor and beloved as Stewyon the Emmy Award winning Succession, and Todd Spodek of Inventing Anna).
Photos: Former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey Visits MR. PARKER On Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Check out photos of former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey attended the Sunday matinee performance of MR. PARKER and greeted the cast, playwright and director after the show.  
VIDEO: Michael Korte Releases Reimagined 'Being Alive' From COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Watch Digital Broadway producer Michael Korte's new, breathtaking reimagining of 'Being Alive' from Company. The video stars: Christine Noel, Asytn Turr and Sophia James.
FOREVER AND A DAY to Make New York Premiere at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
“Forever and a Day,” a new musical by Marcus Scott and Steven Silverstein, will be part of the Downtown Urban Arts Festival’s 20th Anniversary season, running June 1-June 25 at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). “Forever and a Day” will be performed Thursday, June 9th at 8 PM.
Cast Announced for 13th Annual The Fire This Time Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
FRIGID New York will present the 13th Annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater, July 7-10. The festival will feature World Premiere 10-minute plays by early career and under-represented playwrights from the African diaspora, co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and actor, writer, director and TFTT alum Tracey Conyer Lee. 
JEAN JACKETS AND RED PANDAS Begins Performances This Week at Trinity Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Previewing this Wednesday, the newest absurd dark comedy in New York City. A dinner party for the ages, Jean Jackets and Red Pandas is a new play written and directed by Nicholas Kennedy.
SIMPLY BARBRA Summer Tour Announced in Honor of Streisand's 80th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
80, GIRLS, 80--- Steven Brinberg (Simply Barbra) headlines an 80th birthday concert celebrating legend Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday year that began on her birthday at NYC's Feinstein's/54 Below on her birthday.
Signature Theatre's SigSpace to Present DEJA VU Featuring World Premiere by Samuel D. Hunter & More
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Signature Theatre’s SigSpace will reteam this June with Theatre For One to present six one-on-one, five-to-six minute theater experiences. Titled Déjà Vu (referencing a featured work by the same name), this iteration of Theatre For One revisits five selected works from the visionary and unconventional organization.
Oren Safdie's GRATITUDE Begins Performances This Weekend at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2022
Oren Safdie (Unseamly at Urban Stages) will get a New York premiere of his newest play, when Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of  GRATITUDE.
The Flea to Present Second Annual Juneteenth Public Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
The Flea has commissioned Ebony Noelle Golden, James Scruggs, and Chanon Judson to devise and stage public performances in celebration of Juneteenth. These artists all have full autonomy over artistic vision and their budgets.
The New Group Announces Spring 2022 Celebration DIONYSIA
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
A Spring Celebration “Dionysia,” benefiting The New Group, is set to take place Monday, June 6 from 6:00-9:30pm at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).  This event will honor playwright Donja R. Love and New Group Board Members Jana Shea and Anita Waxman with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. 

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