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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SANDBLASTED
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater are now presenting the World Premiere of sandblasted at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), playing until March 13. 
Review Roundup: OUT OF TIME at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2022
NAATCO (National Asian American Theatre Company) is presenting the world premiere production of OUT OF TIME at The Public Theater. OUT OF TIME is written by Jaclyn Backhaus, Sam Chanse, Mia Chung, Naomi Iizuka, and Anna Ouyang Moench, Commissioned and Produced by NAATCO, and Conceived and Directed by Les Waters. This world premiere opened just last night and runs through Sunday, March 13.
Photos: JANE ANGER Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
Jennifer Campos Productions celebrated the opening of Talene Monahon's JANE ANGER or The Lamentable Comedie of JANE ANGER, that Cunning Woman, and also of Willy Shakefpeare and his Peasant Companion, Francis, Yes and Also of Anne Hathaway (also a Woman) Who Tried Very Hard at Bobos. 
Lesley Nicol's HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? Announces New York Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced today that the New York premiere of How the Hell Did I Get Here?, a new musical story starring “Downton Abbey’s” Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol, will play a strictly limited engagement in The Club Car starting on April 20 with opening night set for April 27.
Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for THE LUCKY STAR
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2022
The full cast & creative team has been announced for the Directors Company’s production of The Lucky Star by Karen Hartman, part of the inaugural VOLT Festival at 59E59. Directed by Noah Himmelstein (Rooted), The Lucky Star begins previews on April 26, 2022, in Theater A and opens May 5 for a run through June 12, 2022.
Photos: The Players Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
'Beauty and the Beast' February 26th through April 10th on Saturday's at 3pm and 7pm and Sunday's at 11am and 2pm at The Players Theatre.
Brooks Ashmanskas, Nikki M. James, Rosie Perez & More to Star in UNUSUAL ACTS OF DEVOTION Reading
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
On March 14, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will present a star-studded reading of legendary playwright Terrence McNally's Unusual Acts of Devotion, presented in partnership with Tom Kirdahy Productions. The Benefit will be held at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 E 15th Street), followed by a cocktail party.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of SUPERHERO
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Houses on the Moon Theater Company today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of SuperHero, a new play written by Ian Eaton, developed with and directed by Warren Adams. 
Performances Begin Tomorrow for Prospect Theater Company's NOTES FROM NOW
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Performances begin tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd, for Prospect Theater Company’s world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will play 59E59 Theaters, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.
Public Theater Delays Premiere Musical SUFFS, But Extends One Week
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
The Public Theater announced a one-week extension through Sunday, May 1 for the World Premiere of SUFFS, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Public Theater Artist-in-Residence Shaina Taub, music direction and music supervision by Andrea Grody, choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, and direction by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. 
Second Extension Announced for SPACE DOGS at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
MCC Theater announced today that Space Dogs, a new musical written by and starring Van Hughes (Burn All Night) and Nick Blaemire (Glory Days) has been extended for a second time. Directed by Ellie Heyman (amfAR’s Angels in America), Space Dogs will now play through Sunday March 20, 2022 at MCC Theater (511 W 52nd Street New York, NY 10019).
THE HONORABLE HERBERT PEABODY Begins Performances Tomorrow at Chain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
 Off-Broadway premiere! How does a hapless tour guide juggle a Senator’s lofty legacy with his litany of sex scandals? That’s the question at the heart of the seriously funny one-man show, The Honorable Herbert Peabody, written and performed by Kirk McGee.
ARDEN: BUT, NOT WITHOUT YOU Extension Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
The Flea announced today ARDEN: But, Not Without You is now extended through Sunday, March 13 by popular demand. Tickets are now on sale for performances through March 13.
World Premiere of SONGS ABOUT TRAINS to be Presented in April
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
Working Theater, Radical Evolution, and New Ohio Theatre will present the world premiere of Songs About Trains, a musical exploration of the many cultural communities that built the U.S. rail system.
Claudia Rankine's HELP Comes to The Shed in March
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
After closing during previews two years ago due to the pandemic, this March The Shed presents the world premiere of Help, a new play by acclaimed author and poet Claudia Rankine (Just Us, Citizen: An American Lyric), directed by Obie Award–winner Taibi Magar (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Signature Theater; Is God Is, Soho Rep). Help stars April Matthis (Toni Stone, Roundabout Theatre; Fairview, Soho Rep).
Photos: First Look at THE CHINESE LADY at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting THE CHINESE LADY at The Public Theater. THE CHINESE LADY is written by Lloyd Suh and Directed by Ralph B. Peña. THE CHINESE LADY runs through Sunday, March 27 with an official opening on Tuesday, March 8.
New York City Children's Theater's DORY FANTASMAGORY is Coming to Theatre Row This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
This March, NYCCT will welcome NYC families back to the theater for the premiere of the new musical Dory Fantasmagory.
Photos: First Look at Glynis Bell & More in the World Premiere of THIS SPACE BETWEEN US
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Previews are underway for Keen Company's World Premiere of the new comedy This Space Between Us by Peter Gil-Sheridan (The Rafa Play), directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein. Opening Night is set for Wednesday March 9th. Performances will continue through April 2nd at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and Dyer Avenues.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby.
Updated Cast Announced for Staged Reading of Aimé Césaire's A TEMPEST (UNE TEMPÊTE)
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
A Tempest (Une Tempête) will take place LIVE in person on Monday February 28th at 7:30pm at FIAF Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street) with simultaneous Livestream broadcast. Video-on-Demand will be available through Sunday March 6th until 11:59 PM EST.
Casting Announced for NYC Premiere of ¡AMERICANO!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
¡Americano!, the new American musical based on the life of DREAMer and American hero Tony Valdovinos, has announced its cast. Sean Ewing portrays Valdovinos, leading a near-entirely Latino company including Legna Cedillo, Yassmin Alers, Johanna Carlisle-Zepeda, Joseph Paul Cavazos, Lucas Coatney, Devin Cortez, Juan Luis Espinal, and more.
Photos: See Ashley Blanchet, Josh Lamon & More in Rehearsals for NOTES FROM NOW
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Prospect Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Notes From Now, directed and choreographed by Billy Bustamante. This brand-new musical anthology, bringing together songwriters from Broadway and beyond, will begin previews at 59E59 Theaters on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 10.
André Holland, John Douglas Thompson, and Chukwudi Iwuji Will Take Part in PLAYING OTHELLO at 92Y
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Three acclaimed actors who have recently starred as Shakespeare’s Othello—André Holland (at Shakespeare’s Globe), Chukwudi Iwuji (at the Public Theater) and John Douglas Thompson (at Theatre for a New Audience)—discuss the challenges they faced in playing the role and read key speeches from the play.
Transport Group's THE PATSY Will Open in March
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Transport Group has announced that the revival of its acclaimed 2011 production of The Patsy, written by Barry Conners, performed by David Greenspan, and directed by Jack Cummings III, will begin performances Wednesday, March 30 at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street. 
SHREK THE MUSICAL JUNIOR Opens AMT Youth Theater in July
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
AMT Theater, the brand new 99 seat house Off Broadway venue in the heart of the theater district, announces its first ever children's production - Shrek The Musical Junior.  The show has been described as 'half musical, half twisted fairy tale', with music by Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. 

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