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The Cast of TREVOR: A NEW MUSICAL, Billy Porter & More to Take Part in Event on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Join The WNET Group tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. EST, as they bring together students, educators, journalists, and experts to discuss pressing mental health issues for LGBTQ+ youth.
Symphony Space Announces Rescheduled Date for BILLY PORTER: UNPROTECTED
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Symphony Space will welcome audiences back into its New York City home this season for a wide range of memorable events that take place for one night only, and only at Symphony Space. Special literary events include Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning actor Billy Porter reading from and discussing his memoir Unprotected, on November 3.
Brynn Williams, Elijah Caldwell, Jaden Waldman & Cheryl Stern to Lead New York Theatre Barn's Upcoming New Works Series
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
The presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and HOW TO YOU: A Musical Guide to Black Boyhood as well as a conversation with the writers. The live presentation will also be streamed virtually.
The New Group Announces Two New Appointments
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
The New Group has announced two new appointments to its staff. Emily Bookwalter has been named as its Director of External Affairs starting October 25, 2021. Shariffa Ali has also been named as its Director of Artistic Projects starting November 2, 2021.
Alysia Reiner, Ebońee Noel, Sonal Shah & More to Take Part in Upcoming 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
 The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 26th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Thirteen actors have been paired with writers who have crafted unique pieces especially for them. From 6 PM until 10 PM, new monologues will be published every 15 minutes.  
Photos: See Julia Murney, Robert H. Fowler & More in Rehearsals for BABY
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
This Tony-nominated musical following three couples on a university campus dealing with the painful, rewarding and unexpectedly funny consequences of pregnancy and parenthood features a book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr.
Live And In Color To Present Staged Reading Of New Musical WITHIN ELSEWHERE
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
After 19 months of inventive online programming that included world premiere works by established and emerging playwrights, a music video, a holiday show, and weekly roundtable series, BIPOC new works incubator Live and In Color (L&IC) thrilled to present a live staged reading of “Within Elsewhere” a new musical with a book by Joshua Betancourt and music and lyrics by Trent Jeffords.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 1,234 Performances in New York This Friday
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 1,234th Performance in New York on the Tony Award-winning set this Friday, October 29th at 8:00PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). At the time of performance, The Play That Goes Wrong will have played 27 previews and 745 performances on Broadway and 9 previews and 453 performances Off-Broadway.
Tovah Feldshuh to Star in BECOMING DR. RUTH This December at Edmond J. Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Tickets are now on sale to the tour-de-force theatrical show Becoming Dr. Ruth, marking six-time Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor Tovah Feldshuh's return to the stage in New York City after eight years.
Casting Announced for the Off-Broadway Return of LOVE ACTUALLY? THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Right Angle Entertainment announced today the complete casting for the off-Broadway return of Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody, a holiday season sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually.
KATHLEEN TURNER: FINDING MY VOICE to be Presented at The Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Stage and screen icon Kathleen Turner returns to the New York stage in a one-woman show for one performance only - Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice, which documents the remarkable behind-the-scenes journey of her astonishing career. Finding My Voice will play The Town Hall on December 16 at 8PM, it was announced today by producer Ken Davenport.
Performances Begin Tomorrow for A TURTLE ON A FENCE POST
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
A Turtle on a Fence Post, a new musical comedy, will play the newly renamed Theater 555 (555 W. 42nd Street) with performances beginning tomorrow October 26, and opening on November 14.
Photos: See Robert Cuccioli, Karen Ziemba & More in MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Gingold Theatrical Group will return to live, in-person performances with a rare revival of Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren’s Profession starring Robert Cuccioli, David Lee Huynh, Alvin Keith, Nicole King, Raphael Nash Thompson, and Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba as Mrs. Warren.
Review Roundup: FAIRYCAKES Opens Off-Broadway - See What the Critics Are Saying!
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes officially opened last night, Sunday, October 24, 2021. Fairycakes is set to play a limited engagement through January 2, 2022.
TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Digital Lottery Tickets Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
Beginning with tonight’s first preview, a limited number of $35 digital lottery tickets will be available for each performance of Trevor: The Musical, now playing at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue). The show will officially open on Wednesday, November 10.
Imani Jade Powers, Mary Chieffo, and Kathleen Chalfant Bring Ellie Pyle's HERETICS To New York
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
BESPOKE PLAYS - a bicoastal industry reading series - announces IMANI JADE POWERS (Wu-Tang: An American Saga) will be joined by MARY CHIEFFO (Star Trek: Discovery) and KATHLEEN CHALFANT (Wit, For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday) in leading the first New York industry readings of HERETICS by ELLIE PYLE (Whiterock Cliff, Sources).
VIDEO: Isaac Sutton Sings Hebrew Version of 'Till I Hear You Sing'
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
In celebration of his upcoming return to the NYC stage with “Broadway Israel” on October 24 at The Green Room 42, after a long forced Covid break, Isaac Sutton has released a special Hebrew lyric video of “Till I Hear You Sing” from Phantom of the Opera’s sequel “Love Never Dies”. 
The Wooster Group's THE MOTHER Announces Two-Week Extension
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
 The Wooster Group’s new production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Mother, directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, has been extended by two weeks. Performances will now run through November 20 at The Performing Garage (33 Wooster Street), with an official opening on October 26, 2021. 
Photos: Lindsay Crouse, Alma Cuervo, Judith Ivey & More Star in MORNING'S AT SEVEN Opening at Theatre at St. Clements
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
Morning’s At Seven, Paul Osborn’s treasured comedy classic, returns to New York this fall for the first time in 20 years featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award nominee and Obie Award winner Lindsay Crouse (The Homecoming), Obie Award winner Alma Cuervo (On Your Feet!, Uncommon Women and Others), and more!
URINETOWN Authors Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis to Give Talkback After Blue Hill Troupe's Nov. 13 Matinee
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
The Blue Hill Troupe, New York City's only philanthropic musical theater group, will kick off its 98th season with Urinetown: The Musical, a sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution, and musicals-set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Tony Award winners Mark Hollmann (music and lyrics) and Greg Kotis (book and lyrics) will attend the show at 2pm on Saturday, November 13, and give a talk-back following the performance.
Repertorio Español Announces the Return of the Acclaimed Comedy FILOMENA MARTURANO: MARRIAGE CARIBBEAN STYLE
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
The New York Times Critic's Pick Filomena Marturano: Marriage Caribbean Style returns to the stage on Friday, November 5th at Repertorio Español's historic Gramercy Arts Theater located at 138 East 27th Street in Manhattan.
Vogel's BARD Announces Two New Plays and Casting for HOW TO RAISE A FREEMAN
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
Two new plays and casting for the first production of BARD AT THE GATE have been announced by the online series' co-curators, the award-winning playwright Paula Vogel and Nicole A.
LISTEN: Marsha Mason, Austin Pendleton, Sally Struthers & More Star in AROUND THE SUN Audio Drama
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
Featuring prolific talent from stage and screen, including winners and nominees of every major performance award (Drama Desk, Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy, Oscar, Screen Actors Guild, and Tony), the podcast will launch exclusively on the Broadway Podcast Network and available wherever you listen to podcasts. 
Lillias White Joins the Cast of BLACK NO MORE
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
The New Group has announced that Tony Award winner Lillias White will join the cast of the world premiere production of Black No More. A strictly limited engagement will play January 11 – February 27, 2022 at The Pershing Square Signature Center with Opening Night on Tuesday, February 8. Tickets are now on sale to the public. 
Lucy Liu to Honor SAG/AFTRA West Coast President Jodi Long at Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's 45th Art & Action Gala Dinner
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will kick off its 45th Milestone Season of recovery and healing with the annual celebration the 45th Art & Action Gala Dinner, an in-person LIVE Benefit Dinner TOMORROW, October 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00PM at The Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Chinatown (18 East Broadway at Catherine Street). 

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