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United Solo Theatre Festival to Return to New York This Month
by Gigi Gervais - October 12, 2021
United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, will launch its new season at Theatre Row with a full slate of productions from across the globe.
Columbia School Of The Arts Presents HEDDA GABLER Directed By Rakesh Palisetty
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
Columbia University School of the Arts presents Rakesh Palisetty's (Columbia MFA Directing Candidate 2022) production of Hedda Gabler.
Additional Casting Announced for Abingdon Theatre Company's BROADWAY ON THE BOWERY
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
Additional casting has been announced for Abingdon Theatre Company’s sold-out return of Broadway on the Bowery: Red, Hot & Vaxed! Pearls Daily, Jonathan Hoover, Marisa Rosen and Justin Sargent will all join the cast for the downtown cabaret which will be hosted by burlesque sensation, The Maine Attraction. 
Jesse J. Sanchez's SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Receives New York Theatre Barn Residency
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
This original musical celebrates Latinx people and cultures, and weaves their stories into the fabric of the American Musical Theatre. Featuring a predominately all-Latinx cast, there has never been beena musical like this -- until now. The show has additional music and orchestrations by Jeff Chambers.
World Premiere Of THE DARK OUTSIDE to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
In 'The Dark Outside' by Bernard Kops, a birthday celebration for a one-armed East London tailor, who is in a life crisis, brings home his three grown children.  All are facing traumatic changes.  It falls to his wife--the family matriarch and unfailing strength--to hold the clan together. 
Box Office to Open Monday for TREVOR: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
The Stage 42 box office for Trevor: The Musical will open this Monday, October 11 at 12pm. Trevor: The Musical will begin performances Monday, October 25, 2021, and open Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue).
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Celebrate Reopening of Repertorio Español
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
REPERTORIO ESPAÑOL marked its rebirth after more than a year and a half, with an intimate reception followed by a performance of Junot Díaz's Pulitzer Award-winning LA BREVE Y MARAVILLOSA VIDA DE OSCAR WAO (The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao), directed and adapted for the stage by Marco Antonio Rodríguez.
The Cancer Support Community To Honor NBC NEWS TODAY Host Craig Melvin With Marin Mazzie Award For Empowerment
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
The Cancer Support Community has announced that award-winning news anchor and patient advocate Craig Melvin will be the recipient of the 2021 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment, named in honor of Theater Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Tony nominee, and CSC Champion Marin Mazzie, who passed away of ovarian cancer in 2018.
Phillip Attmore, Melanie Moore, Jeremy Benton & More to Star in CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin.
19th Century Hound Announces UNRAVELED - New Immersive Rock Musical
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
19th Century Hound, in collaboration with Factory Obscura, announces the world premiere of an immersive 80s/90s rock musical UNRAVELED, inspired by and created for Factory Obscura's Mix-Tape installation. 
Photos: Theater Breaking Through Barriers Presents BRECHT ON BRECHT
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, will return to Off-Broadway with the timeless revue – Brecht on Brecht.
92Y to Present an Evening With Stephen Schwartz, Featuring Ciara Renée & Michael McCorry Rose
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Legendary stage and screen lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz is coming to the 92nd Street Y for an in-depth, in-person conversation with Spectrum News NY1 entertainment journalist Frank DiLella on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 pm.
Repertorio Español Announces Winners of The 2021 Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Repertorio Español has announced the winners of The 2021 Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition, an initiative to develop and promote Latinx plays that resonate with and accurately depict the Latinx experience. The competition is inclusive of all playwrights who are at least 18 years of age and residents of the US or Puerto Rico.
The Flea Theater Announces Transformation of Strategic Direction and Focus on Black, Brown, Queer Artists
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
 The Flea Theater today announced a major strategic evolution for the performing arts organization, committing to positive and equitable artists relations while prioritizing Black, brown, and queer artistry through partnership and programming.
Lincoln Center Announces Activate Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced the Activate Fall 2021 / Winter 2022 season, an online series of events and explorations that continue a year-long investigation into Radical Welcoming—the intentional and extraordinary effort to make people feel welcome.
André De Shields, Aisha Jackson & More to be Featured in Series 2 of DRAW THE CIRCLE WIDE
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
André De Shields (Hadestown), Aisha Jackson (Frozen), L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop), and Ahmad Maksoud (The Visitor) will appear as guest artists in Series 2 of Draw the Circle Wide.
The Resident Acting Co Announces Fall 2021 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
The Resident Acting Company, formed three years ago by members of the Pearl Theater Company, has been producing Play Dates With The RAC throughout the pandemic.  The RAC has chosen two plays for this fall that will be first held on Zoom and then performed live.  They picked two plays that they think will resonate in a church setting and reflect a host of our current societal issues, and will also be entertaining.  
DEATH IN THE FAMILY Debuts At Dixon Place October 28
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
Longtime theater pioneer Dixon Place and up-and-coming arts organization In Full Color are partnering to present “Death in the Family,” a new play by Kendra Augustin, from Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 28 to 30, 2021.
Symphony Space Announces Full Programming for 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 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.
DEATH BY SCHOOLING to be Presented at The Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
A new play, DEATH BY SCHOOLING examines the collision between the intellectual accomplishments of worldwide culture and the demands of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Is the teaching of these accomplishments being removed from education because CRT calls these accomplishments racist?
Gotham Storytelling Festival Announces Performance Schedule at The Kraine Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
FRIGID New York will present the 10th Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery), November 2-14. Performances will also be available to livestream from home. Tickets are available on a sliding scale ($20 in-person; $15 online, suggested) and are available for advance purchase.
Lynn Clay Byrne's BETWEEN THE BARS Announces Community Conversations
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, opening on September 30, 2021, has announced a weekly series of Community Conversations following select performances in October. 
The Lark Announces Closure
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
After many long months of responding to pandemic-related crises and seeking paths to sustainability, The Lark has commenced an orderly wind-down and initiated discussions with peer institutions to re-home existing Lark programs and fellowships.
TEDxBroadway TEN to be Held at New World Stages in March 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Today, organizers are announcing plans for TEDxBroadway TEN to be held Tuesday, March 8, at 1pm Eastern at New World Stages and simultaneously livestreaming on Stellar.
Jessica Hecht, Drew Droege, Jessica Jade Andres & More to Take Part in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will return on Tuesday, October 5th, with an all new series of unforgettable performances. Eighteen 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.  

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Repertorio (11/15 - 12/31)
The Addams Family
Keuka College (4/9 - 4/12)
Sanctuary City
Suffolk County Community College (4/15 - 4/16)
Contemporary Works (Round 1)
Repertorio Español (6/1 - 8/31)
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - # 2B
Roving Actors Repertory Ensemble RARE (3/20 - 3/29)
LA GRINGA in Off-Broadway LA GRINGA
Repertorio (2/8 - 12/31)
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