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GIRL, INTERRUPTED Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

GIRL, INTERRUPTED Extends Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
The Public Theater will present a one-week extension ahead of the world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen.
Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM

Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
You can now get a first look at at BAM’s Harvey Theater, starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera.
Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power o

Video: Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus Unpack NEW BORN and the Power of Audible x TOGETHER

by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge — May 6, 2026
Next up at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born- an evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson.
Video: Watch Lizzy McAlpine Perform Live at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre

Video: Watch Lizzy McAlpine Perform Live at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Cherry Lane Theatre has shared a recent performance from singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine, as part of its ‘Live From Cherry Lane Theatre’ series.
MAKING RENT at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Will Celebrate 30 Years of RENT

MAKING RENT at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Will Celebrate 30 Years of RENT

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Original RENT music director Tim Weil will take audiences behind the scenes of the landmark musical at a one-night event at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, featuring cast alumni, live performances, and a book signing.
THE BEAR, EVERY TIME To Play Soho Playhouse As Part Of Lighthouse Series

THE BEAR, EVERY TIME To Play Soho Playhouse As Part Of Lighthouse Series

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The Bear, Every Time will be presented at SoHo Playhouse in New York City as part of the 2026 Lighthouse Series.
MOVIES TV MAYHEM Enters Final Week At Theatre Row

MOVIES TV MAYHEM Enters Final Week At Theatre Row

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
MOVIES TV MAYHEM, a satirical comedy written by Dean Taucher and directed by Richard Caliban, is in its final week at Theatre Row in New York City, starring Jason Donovan Hall, Grant Neale, and Oneika Phillips.
Photos: NEEDLE & BONE World Premiere Opens at The Flea Theater in NYC

Photos: NEEDLE & BONE World Premiere Opens at The Flea Theater in NYC

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Drops in the Vase will present the World Premiere of NEEDLE & BONE by Maggie Cino and Scott C.
THE ADDING MACHINE Sets Extension and Live Stream Performance Off-Broadway

THE ADDING MACHINE Sets Extension and Live Stream Performance Off-Broadway

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The New Group has revealed an additional week for The Adding Machine by Elmer L.
DAMIEN SNEED & THE ORCHESTRA OF TOMORROW - A Live Recording is Coming to The Town Hal

DAMIEN SNEED & THE ORCHESTRA OF TOMORROW - A Live Recording is Coming to The Town Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
A live recording of Revelation & Jubilation: A Symphony of Spirit, led by conductor, composer, pianist, and visionary artist Damien Sneed and the Orchestra of Tomorrow will be held at the historic Town Hall.
Lower East Side Festival of the Arts Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Over 200 Acts

Lower East Side Festival of the Arts Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Over 200 Acts

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.
Wayne Brady to Star in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT Off-Broadway

Wayne Brady to Star in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT Off-Broadway

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2026
The first show of Vineyard Theatre’s 2026-2027 season will be Ms.
Photos: Meet The Regulars Of Immersive Falling Out Off-Broadway

Photos: Meet The Regulars Of Immersive Falling Out Off-Broadway

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2026
Following a run downtown, Josee Klein's immersive musical FALLING OUT is making its anticipated Off-Broadway transfer to Chelsea Table + Stage with new cast of open mic regulars.
Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Celebrates Off-Broadway Opening At The Cell

Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Celebrates Off-Broadway Opening At The Cell

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
BEAUTY FREAK, a new play by James Clements, has officially opened Off-Broadway at the cell theatre.
FORGET I SAID ANYTHING To Have Off-Broadway Run at Theatre Row This Summer

FORGET I SAID ANYTHING To Have Off-Broadway Run at Theatre Row This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Something Better Productions announced the Off-Broadway premiere of FORGET I SAID ANYTHING, a sung-through musical by Samantha Roberts, opening at Theatre Row in New York City this summer with a cast of 15.
DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY To Be Presented By Out of the B

DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY To Be Presented By Out of the Box Theatrics

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Out of the Box Theatrics announced its 2026-2027 season, including industry presentations of DINO NUGGETS ARE GAY and THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY as part of its 'Building the Box' series, plus a new development initiative called 'World Builders.
SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES Star Conner Leavitt Joins 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway

SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES Star Conner Leavitt Joins 11 TO MIDNIGHT Off-Broadway

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Conner Leavitt, known for THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES, will make his Off-Broadway debut in 11 TO MIDNIGHT at the Orpheum Theatre, joining a cast that includes Heather Morris and Nia Sioux.
ROCK NEVER DIES to Open at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square with Immersive Dinner Show

ROCK NEVER DIES to Open at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square with Immersive Dinner Show

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
American Immersion Theater and Hard Rock Cafe will present ROCK NEVER DIES, an immersive sing-along dinner show featuring rock hits from the 70s through 90s, at the Times Square Hard Rock Cafe.
Finalists Named for MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Theater Center

Finalists Named for MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Theater Center

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Seven playwrights have been named finalists in The Theater Center's inaugural MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival, competing for production opportunities at the Off-Broadway Times Square venue.
RHEOLOGY Extends Run at Playwrights Horizons

RHEOLOGY Extends Run at Playwrights Horizons

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Bushwick Starr, HERE Arts Center, and Ma-Yi Theater Company production of Rheology has extended its run at Playwrights Horizons.
New York Theatre Workshop Will Distribute 1500 Free Tickets To IN THE BRICKS Festival

New York Theatre Workshop Will Distribute 1500 Free Tickets To IN THE BRICKS Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop announced it will distribute 1,500 free tickets to its IN THE BRICKS Festival at a May Day 'Walk the Block' event on East 4th Street, with tickets valid for four staged productions and exclusive film screenings.
JJ Niemann Comments On 11 TO MIDNIGHT Departure

JJ Niemann Comments On 11 TO MIDNIGHT Departure

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
JJ Niemann, who was previously set to join Cost n' Mayor's 11 to Midnight on April 30th for a strictly limited engagement, has dropped out of the production.
DIRTY BOOKS World Premiere Enters Final Performances at Bated Breath Theater

DIRTY BOOKS World Premiere Enters Final Performances at Bated Breath Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Bated Breath Theatre Company announced the final performances of DIRTY BOOKS, the immersive world premiere written and directed by Mara Lieberman, playing at Bated Breath Theater in New York's Union Square.
THE LOVED ONES to Have NYC Premiere At Irish Rep With Maryann Plunkett, Donna Lynne C

THE LOVED ONES to Have NYC Premiere At Irish Rep With Maryann Plunkett, Donna Lynne Champlin and More

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre announced casting for the NYC premiere of THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, starring Donna Lynne Champlin and Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett, directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey.

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