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THE ESSENCE to Make Off-Broadway Premiere This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
At long last, THE ESSENCE will be making its official Off-Broadway bow at the WP Theater, 2162 Broadway (at 76th Street). Performances will begin October 10th, with the official Opening Night set for Sunday, October 17th at 7 p.m., and will continue for 10 weeks only through December 23rd.
Original Musical SLEEPY HOLLOW to Open at The Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Learn about Sleepy Hollow, an original musical by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell, which opens on September 24th at The Players Theatre in New York City's Greenwich Village, reveals a haunting deeper than the woods of the hollow. Its shadows are cast from the darkness of the human soul.
Natascia Diaz and Robi Hager Join Panel for New York Theatre Barn's Latinx Theatre Creators Roundtable
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
New York Theatre Barn will host A Seat at the Table: A Panel of Latinx Theatre Creators in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on September, 22nd, 2021 at 7PM EDT. The live virtual roundtable presentation will serve as a benefit for the non-profit organization that has served as a home for original culture shifting musicals since 2007. 
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards Announce Recipients of 2020-21 Honorary Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards has announced the recipients of the 2020-21 Honorary Awards. The Honorary Awards and recipients are Caffe Cino: The Parsnip Ship; Ellen Stewart: The Indie Theatre Fund/IndieSpace; Artistic Achievement: Penny Arcade/Steve Zehentner; Outstanding Stage Manager: Rachel April and more.
Review Roundup: World Premiere of THE LAST OF THE LOVE LETTERS Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of The Last of the Love Letters officially opened yesterday, Monday, September 13 at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Announces EXPAND THE CANON 2021 List
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Both a celebration and a call to action, Expand the Canon demands space in the classical canon for more diverse playwrights, many of whom were underproduced or utterly un-produced in their lifetimes. Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre calls upon the national and international theater community to expand its definition of classical theater and include these brilliant writers and artists in their production seasons, publications, classrooms, and beyond.
Ronnie Marmo Brings His Hit Solo Play To The Vogel/Basie Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Written by and starring New Jersey native (Woodbridge) RONNIE MARMO and directed by Tony Award winner JOE MANTEGNA (star of TV's CRIMINAL MINDS), the funny, powerful, provocative and moving portrait of the Legendary Lenny Bruce recently played to SRO audiences in Chicago, Off Broadway and Los Angeles among other cities. 
Photos: First Look at THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF SHERLOCK HOLMES at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
The anticipated new musical, 'The Whimsical World of Sherlock Holmes', opened Saturday night at Theatre Row. 
DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH Announces Safety Protocols
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
Rockefeller Productions has announced one of the country’s most thorough and considerate safety protocols for their highly anticipated new musical, Disney Winnie The Pooh, beginning performances on October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row. The new protocols will ensure the safety of every audience member and performer.
Peter Foley, Composer And Lyricist Of THE HIDDEN SKY, Dies At 54
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
Peter Benjamin Foley died at home on August 27, 2021, after surviving ocular (uveal) melanoma, a rare cancer, for more than 10 years. He was 54.
World Premiere of CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD to be Presented by The York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
The York Theatre Company in association with Riki Kane Larimer, will present 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, with book by Barry Kleinbort, music direction by David Hancock Turner, and directed by Randy Skinner.
Photos: Ngozi Anyanwu, Daniel J. Watts and Xavier Scott Evans Star in THE LAST OF THE LOVE LETTERS Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere play The Last of the Love Letters. The Last of the Love Letters is written by and features Ngozi Anyanwu and is directed by Patricia McGregor.
1-2-3 MANHUNT Starring Ilene Kristen to be Presented at Theater For The New City
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
1-2-3 Manhunt, a new play by Tony DiMurro ((The Coyote Bleeds, Moe Green Gets It In The Eye) and directed by William Roudebush (Equus; Glengarry Glen Ross) will play The Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets) for a limited engagement from October 7-24.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces 2021 Honorees and Presenters for Gala Dinner
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre is kicking off its 45th Milestone Season of recovery and healing with the annual celebration the 43rd Art & Action Gala Dinner, an in-person LIVE Benefit Dinner on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021 at The Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Chinatown (18 East Broadway at Catherine Street).
Public Theater Announces Second Black Theater Night, Offering Free Tickets to MERRY WIVES
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
The Public Theater has announced that it will host its second Black Theater Night, offering free tickets to its production of Merry Wives at the Delacorte Theatre.
IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY? Comes to The Daryl Roth Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
Candace Bushnell, the critically acclaimed, internationally best-selling author and creator of SEX AND THE CITY, will bring her new stage show, Is There Still Sex in the City?, to New York following a successful world premiere at Bucks County Playhouse.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Phylicia Rashad, and More Set For LIVE AT THE LORTEL
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2021
This upcoming season, Live at The Lortel looks at the intersection between art and activism. We honor the work of theater artists who boldly use their public platform for philanthropy, to advance the state of theater, and to support the issues that they are passionate about. We look to explore how an artist's passion for activism and philanthropy influences their artistry on the stage.
Photos: Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents A HARLEM DREAM and LANGSTON IN HARLEM
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - September 12, 2021
Bryant Park Picnic Performances' season of free, live performances continued on Friday, September 10 at 7pm with Classical Theatre of Harlem, featuring excerpts from two enthralling productions, A Harlem Dream and Langston In Harlem.
Photos: Alec Baldwin and More Attend WHAT HAPPENED?: THE MICHAELS ABROAD
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Hunter Theater Project presents an Independent Theater Production of WHAT HAPPENED?: THE  MICHAELS ABROAD, a world premiere play and the final in the Rhinebeck Panorama, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson.
Drama Desk Award Winner Chesney Snow Joins Harlem School Of The Arts Staff
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
The Harlem School of the Arts has announced the addition of stage actor/musician/songwriter, and educator Chesney Snow to the institution's staff.  Mr. Snow, a Drama Desk Award recipient has accepted the position of HSA Theater Chair.
Two-Character Drama IN THIS PLACE To Premiere At The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Molly Nevins's new play 'In This Place' will premiere at the 2021 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO to be Presented at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, an original musical by Michele R. Hampton, directed by Cate  Cammarata, with musical direction by Seth Weinstein, is scheduled for a limited run beginning late  September at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St. NY). 
LISTEN: Ciara Renée Talks PIPPIN, IN THE LIGHT & More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Originally from small town, Pennsylvania, where she felt like she never fit in, Ciara knew early on it was 'music or nothing'. She opens up about being one of the few people of color in her town as a child, which led to feeling 'in between worlds', but also to embracing musical theatre.
Registration Is Now Open For Fall Semester Of Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Amas Musical Theatre is accepting applications for the fall semester of The Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy, its award-winning pre-professional performance program for musical theatre lovers ages 12-18.
VIDEO: Alexandra Vlachos, Winter Donnelly And Jaiden Klein Join JOSHUA TURCHIN'S THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition Podcast released a new episode today. Season seven, episode seven stars Alexandra Vlachos (Broadway- Matilda), Winter Donnelly (Broadway- Frozen, Off Broadway- Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), and Jaiden Klein (Broadway National Tour- Frozen).

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