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Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company Announce the Formation of Stage Aurora NY
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
There’s a new Theatre company in town! Darryl Reuben Hall and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company announced today the formation of Stage Aurora NY, with a mission “to enlighten the mind by way of diverse, faith-based and BIOP works.”
Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976. With safety paramount this year, the fete will take place October 31 as an open-air celebration outside the theater, on East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues. 
Fault Line Theatre to Stream World Premiere Production of HINDSIGHT
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Fault Line Theatre has announced that for one week only they will stream the world premiere production of Alix Sobler’s play Hindsight directed by Founding Artistic Director Aaron Rossini from the Paradise Factory Theater in the East Village.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Streaming Release of SANCTUARY CITY
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
New York Theatre Workshop announced today that Sanctuary City, written by Pulitzer Prize winner, NYTW Usual Suspect and former 2050 Fellow Martyna Majok (Cost of Living, queens) and directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Summer and Smoke), will be available for streaming from Monday October 25 through Sunday November 21, 2021.
Japan Society Presents Object Theater Performance SHEEP #1
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
With two unique programs spanning four performances, SHEEP #1 delivers a one-of-a-kind object-theater performance performed live with musical accompaniment.  Performances take place Thursday, November 4 – Sunday, November 7 at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street). 
Complete Casting Announced for Taylor Mac's THE HANG
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
HERE has announced full casting for The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and directed by Niegel Smith. Co-presented with PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now, The Hang will begin performances on Friday January 7, 2022, on the HERE Mainstage (145 Sixth Avenue, NY, NY 10013) for a run through Sunday February 20, 2022.
Photos: THE FEVER Reopens Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
Audible Inc. has reopened Audible Theater’s live stage at the Minetta Lane Theatre with The Fever, written by three-time Obie Award winner Wallace Shawn, directed by two-time Obie Award winner Scott Elliott, and starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor.
17th Annual GI60: INTERNATIONAL ONE MINUTE THEATRE FESTIVAL: LIVE US Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
The 17th annual Gi60: International One Minute Theatre Festival: Live US, in collaboration with The Tank NYC, a home for emerging artists - is back LIVE (& Live Streaming) in NYC from October 21-23, 2021.
Two-Week Workshop of AMERICANO! to be Presented by Amas Musical Theatre & Quixote Productions
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
Amas Musical Theatre in association with Quixote Productions (Jason Rose, Producer) will present a two-week developmental workshop of Americano!, a new musical with a book by Michael Barnard and Jonathan Rosenberg and music composed by Carrie Rodriguez at the New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street).
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces Cast for New York Return
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for the New York production, which will resume performances on the Tony Award winning set at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Friday, October 15, 2021.
BLUE VALIANT Starring Kathleen Chalfant and George Bartenieff to be Released
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
“Blue Valiant,” stars two of America’s most respected, multiple-award-winning actors, Kathleen Chalfant, and George Bartenieff and introduces Millie Ortiz. Written and directed by Karen Malpede and filmed on location at Farm Arts Collective, with a score by Arthur Rosen and horse projections by photographer Ellen Lynch.
Keen Company Announces Lineup for Virtual Gala Honoring Pearl Cleage
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced the company for the 22nd Annual Benefit Gala, a virtual evening of extraordinary performances, musical entertainment, and backstage stories from stars of stage and screen, all in honor of Pearl Cleage.
FAIRYCAKES Announces Rush Policy In Partnership With TodayTix
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Producer Thomas Laub announced today that beginning tomorrow, October 14, 2021, Douglas Carter Beane’s new Off-Broadway comedy Fairycakes will launch a $25 rush ticket policy exclusively with TodayTix.
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 to Present World Premiere of AT THE WEDDING
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will return this winter with the world premiere of AT THE WEDDING, a new play by Bryna Turner, directed by Jenna Worsham, which will begin performances Saturday, February 12 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, March 27 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, February 28.
Review Roundup: LETTERS OF SURESH Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Second Stage Theatre's LETTERS OF SURESH by Rajiv Joseph opened last night, Tuesday, October 12. The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. See what the critics had to say.
Japan Society Presents SHEEP #1 This November
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Japan Society presents SHEEP #1, an inventive minimalist performance by NYC-based Japanese artist Sachiyo Takahashi. With two unique programs spanning four performances, SHEEP #1 delivers a one-of-a-kind object-theater performance performed live with musical accompaniment.
DISTORTED DIZNEE to Resume 8-year Run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
The Laurie Beechman Theater will continue its reign as The Happiest Place on Earth as DISTORTED DIZNEEreturns after its 8-year run began a pandemic-induced slumber in March 2020. Presented by Twizted Sisterz, this non-stop, high-energy, late-night cult hit parody of beloved pop culture princesses and villains resumes performances October 22, 2021.
A SHERLOCK CAROL Announces Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
A Sherlock Carol, a new holiday play, has announced the show’s creative team featuring scenic design by Tony Award nominee Anna Louizos (School of Rock, In the Heights), costume design by Tony Award winner Linda Cho (Take Me Out, Anastasia), lighting design by Obie Award-winner Rui Rita (Skeleton Crew, Velocity of Autumn), and more.
MORNING SUN Starring Blair Brown, Edie Falco & Marin Ireland Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland, begins performances tonight at New York City Center – Stage I.
Photos: Second Stage Theater's LETTERS OF SURESH Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Rajiv Joseph's LETTERS OF SURESH is set to open today, Tuesday, October 12.  The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. Ms. Overbey also appeared in Joseph's play, Animals Out of Paper, which is a companion piece to Letters of Suresh that had its world premiere in Second Stage's Uptown Series in 2008.
New York Stage and Film Announces Founders' Award and Pfaelzer Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
New York Stage and Film announced today that jeremy o’brian is the recipient of the 2021 Founders’ Award. New York Stage and Film has also announced that Elisa Bocanegra has been named the 2021 recipient of the Pfaelzer Award.
Courtney Bassett, Stephen Bogardus, Sommer Carbuccia & More Join 33rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced this year’s casting for the performances of Little Duende, Māyā, Private Gomer Jones, and TL;DR featured in the 33rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. This year’s festival will be held on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2021 and will be presented as a digital and in-person hybrid.
MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Starring Robert Cuccioli, Karen Ziemba & More Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Gingold Theatrical Group is returning to live, in-person performances tonight, Tuesday October 12th, 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. 
Denise Marsa's THE PASS Will Be Performed at the 2021 United Solo Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
The show is a compelling series of autobiographical vignettes incorporating songs and stories penned and performed by award-winning singer-songwriter Denise Marsa, featuring renowned New York musician Tracy Stark on keys.
The Tank Presents Zoë Geltman's PUFFY HAIR Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
The Tank, under the leadership of Artistic Director Meghan Finn, Director of Artistic Development Johnny G. Lloyd, and Managing Producer Danielle Monica Long King, is proud to present Puffy Hair by writer and performer Zoë Geltman. Directed by Julia Sirna-Frest, Puffy Hair uses the confessional structure of stand-up to send-up the oppressive power structures of the male gaze.

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