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Cast Announced for 11th ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Presented by Red Bull Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for The 2021 Short New Play Festival, their eleventh annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring a World Premiere from José Rivera, alongside six brand new plays that have been selected from hundreds of open submissions from playwrights across the country.
Noor Theatre Announces Third Artists Advancing Cultural Change Cohort
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
As part of this program, each artist is commissioned to create work in the medium of their choice that reflects and responds to key ideas and narratives swirling at the center of contemporary American culture through their own specific Middle Eastern lenses.
Jenn Colella, Amy Spanger, and Lauren Zakrin Will Lead Neil LaBute's THE MONEY SHOT for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
The live stream is free to watch, but a donation to The Actors Fund is suggested. Learn more about the production, and how to watch, here!
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Cast And Cameos In: A YIDDISH RENAISSANCE
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
This July, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will bring together more than 140 actors, singers and musicians from across globe for a sensational, one-time event - A Yiddish Renaissance: A Virtual Concert Celebration - filled with music and appearances by some of the most renowned Yiddish performers.
WE HAVE TO HURRY Starring JoBeth Williams and Harris Yulin to Air This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
This weekend, Emmy  and  Golden Globe nominated actress JoBeth Williams and Award winning Broadway, film and television actor Harris Yulin star in the the digital presentation of the new play  We Have To Hurry, streaming live via Broadway on Demand for two performances only.
DEAD WIVES DANCE THE MAMBO to be Presented as Part of the Chain Theatre One Act Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
DEAD WIVES DANCE THE MAMBO, a short play by Latina playwright, Desi Moreno-Penson, will be featured as part of the Chain Theatre One Act Festival that will run July 23rd -August 14th at the Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018.
Stage and Screen Star Suzzanne Douglas Passes Away At 64
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
Suzzanne Douglas, known for her starring role in the sitcom The Parent ‘Hood and more, has passed away at the age of 64.
HELGA: THE ARMORY CONVERSATIONS to be Presented by Park Avenue Armory and WQXR/WNYC Studios
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
Today, Park Avenue Armory and WQXR/WNYC Studios announced a partnership to co-produce HELGA: The Armory Conversations, a new season of the podcast hosted by critically-acclaimed performing artist and WQXR host Helga Davis.
Lisa Helmi Johanson & Kimberly Immanuel Talk KIM LOO GETS A REDO, Opening Tonight at ICE Factory Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2021
Kim Loo Gets a Redo, opening tonight as part of New Ohio Theatre's 28th annual Obie Award-winning ICE Factory Festival, is an original work highlighting the history and impact of the Kim Loo Sisters, the first Asian American act on Broadway.
Vendors & Fans Unite for PLACES PLEASE! BROADWAY'S BACK Virtual Shopping Celebration
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
After more than 16 months without live theatre, a group of Broadway vendors along with members of Broadway Makers Alliance are bringing the community together for the most anticipated event all year – PLACES PLEASE! BROADWAY'S BACK!
Photos: BACK TO BROADWAY Part 1 at The Friars Club
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 06, 2021
The Friars club is back and better than ever. The summer season started out with a sold out series called  “BACK TO BROADWAY, Part 1 ” The event was produced by Friar Jane Shevell. Ms. Shevell ’s productions at  the Friars Club has earned the reputation of “must see”. 
Paper Doll Ensemble to be Presented in EAST TO EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
It's been over a year, but Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary is BACK! In January 2020, Paper Doll Ensemble presented MMQC as their last in-person show before the pandemic shutdown. They are thrilled to present the recording of the Bachelor/True Crime crossover parody (filmed by Daniel Kontz) as part of 59E59 Theater's East to Edinburgh Festival.
LIVING AND BREATHING by Mando Alvarado to be Streamed by Play-PerView
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
Play-PerView has announced the next streamed event with net proceeds benefitting RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services). On Saturday, July 10th at 7:00pm EST (on demand through July 14), Play-PerView will stream a LIVE performance of Living and Breathing by Mando Alvarado (“Vida,” “Greenleaf”).
AMPLIFY 2021, Honoring Hal Luftig, to be Presented by Houses on the Moon Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
Houses on the Moon Theater Company/HOTM will hold their 20th anniversary gala, “Amplify 2021” on Monday evening, November 8, 2021 at The Loreto Theatre at The Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street, NYC). The evening will honor a champion of unheard voices:  4-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Hal Luftig.
Bridge Production Group Announces Residency at Brooklyn Navy Yards Featuring Premieres by John Patrick Shanley & More
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
The Bridge Production Group has announced a return to live theatre with an outdoor summer residency at the Brooklyn Navy Yards this August that will include a production of [title of show] packed with Broadway talent, world premiere short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) & more.
Photo Flash: Inside Johanna Telander's KALEVALA THE MUSICAL Recording Session at Mirrortone Studios
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2021
The concept album, featuring beautiful orchestrations by Marko Hilpo, is produced by Quentin Garzón and Kristi Roosmaa and set to be released in August 2021.
Jacqueline Novak's GET ON YOUR KNEES Extended at Cherry Lane
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
This is the last chance to see Get on Your Knees in New York City before it goes on tour. Learn more about how to purchase tickets here!
SPECTACLE: THE MUSICAL Will Receive a Spin-Off Web Series
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
Struggling artists Ashley and Evan are thrilled to have finally landed their big break when they are hired to pen producing mogul Frank Ryger’s new 200 million-dollar Broadway mega musical “The Sound of Love.” But during the development of their spectacle driven blockbuster they are forced to question whether they’re willing to put survival above integrity and just how much they’re willing to sacrifice in order to achieve their dreams.
Theatre Of The Electric Mouth Releases New Audio Drama PLAN C
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
Theatre of the Electric Mouth (ThEM) celebrates a year of its own existence with the release of Plan C on July 15th. Plan C tells the story of Nora was certain that 2020 would be her best year yet. But when quarantine hits, her plans for intrauterine insemination take an unexpected turn.
Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present the New York Premiere of Will Power's SEIZE THE KING
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is forging ahead with ambitious plans to bring back its signature production for audiences this summer. CTH’s “Uptown Shakespeare in the Park'' series will reopen this July with the New York premiere of SEIZE THE KING, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard III by the award-winning playwright Will Power.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTLY LGBTQ+ Begins Performances July 6
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
Off-Broadway Producers John Lant and Maarten Cornelis in association with Write Act Repertory and Gatehouse Entertainment today announced the Off-Broadway premiere of The Importance Of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+, a modern day N.Y.C. Vogue telling of the classic duality tale. The production begins previews on Tuesday July 6th at The Actors Temple, 339 West 47th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).
The Tank Announces SAMUEL and BOTTE DI FERRO
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The Tank announced today two new co-productions for their Summer 2021 season. Samuel is an audio-visual experience by Alexis Roblan and directed by Dara Malina. Botte di Ferro is a new play about love, memory, class, and how communication shapes perception.
Peter Gray's THE KARENS to Premiere With The Muse Collective, Streaming in August
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The Muse Collective will present the World Premiere of The Karens, a satirical comedy written by Peter Gray (Salem: Post-Mortem) and directed by Michael Alvarez (Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles with Echo Theatre Company).
Joshua Turchin to Host THE EARLY NIGHT SHOW Virtual Benefit Concert To Support Surfside Building Collapse Victims
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
Joshua Turchin will host and accompany a special virtual concert of The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin this Friday, July 2 at 8pm (viewable through www.theearlynightshow.com) to support victims and families impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse.
Theater for the New City's 2021 Street Theater Tour to Play to Live Audiences in All Five NYC Boroughs
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
Theater for the New City's Street Theater Company will return to playing for live audiences, opening its 2021 annual tour July 31 with 'Critical Care, or Rehearsals for a Nurse,' a rip-roaring original musical which tells the story of a young person studying to be a nurse who, in order to pay for tuition and books, takes a job in a nursing home. 

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