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BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS Celebrates 100 Performances, Announces Bright Pass
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Bright Colors And Bold Patterns - the hit play hailed as 'devastatingly funny' by The New York Times - will celebrate its landmark 100th show today, Wednesday, February 21, with the BRIGHT PASS which will offer unlimited access to Bright Colors And Bold Patterns performances. 100 Passes are available for $100 each
Photo Flash: Opening Night of FUSIFORM GYRUS - A SEPTET FOR TWO SCIENTISTS AND FIVE HORNS
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Talking Band are currently presenting the world premiere of Fusiform Gyrus - A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns, written and composed by OBIE Award winner Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ellie Heyman, running through February 25 at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City.
Photo Flash: First Look at QUEENS at LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Jessica Love, Nadine Malouf, Ana Reeder, Andrea Syglowski, Zuzanna Szadkowski, Sarah Tolan-Mee, and Nicole Villamil lead LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's production of queens, a new play by Martyna Majok, to be directed by Danya Taymor.
Photo Coverage: First Look at Deirdre O'Connell and Company in TERMINUS
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Monk Parrots announce casting for their New York premiere of Gabriel Jason Dean's (Princeton Hodder Fellow, Dramatist's Guild Fellowship, Broadway Blacklist) critically acclaimed play TERMINUS, directed by Lucie Tiberghien (The Other Thing, Don't Go Gentle, Soldier X, Hoodoo Love, The Pavilion). TERMINUS runs from February 17 - March 10, 2018 in a limited engagement at NEXT DOOR at NYTW, located at 83 East 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue in New York City. Previews began February 17 for a February 20 opening.
Loading Dock Theatre Announces Second Season of The Forklift Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Loading Dock Theatre has announced the 6 artists and projects in residence as part of the second season of Forklift. The 2018 reading series' lineup will build on the success of Forklift's first season in 2017, and will feature artists inspired by drag, music, current events, and multimedia, in a celebration of new work.
Musicals Tonight! Announces Their 100th Revival CALAMITY JANE
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Musicals Tonight! Presents it's 100th revival with the New York Premiere of the musical western Calamity Jane, which will play a limited engagement March 13th through March 25th at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42 Street).  Tickets are $45 and can be purchased through www.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200 and at the Lion Theatre Box Office.
GOOD FOR OTTO Extends Through April 8
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Due to demand, The New Group has announced a one-week extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto. Previews begin tonight, February 20, in advance of an Official Opening Night on Thursday, March 8. Originally set to play a limited Off-Broadway engagement through April 1, this production now plays through Sunday, April 8 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).
Emmy Nominated Soap Star Robert Newman Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Robert Newman, best known for his 28 year run as Joshua Lewis on the longest running program in broadcasting history, Guiding Light, and more recently on the hit Showtime series Homeland and this upcoming season of the hit Netflix series House of Cards, will be joining the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME, replacing Richard Shoberg on Monday, February 20th, in the role of Inspector James Ascher at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater.
THE CHEKHOV DREAMS To End Acclaimed Limited Run Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2018
THE CHEKHOV DREAMS, a dark romantic comedy by John McKinney, will conclude its highly acclaimed limited run tonight (Saturday) at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42 Street.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces Casting For World Premiere Of DIDO OF IDAHO
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (EST) (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul A. Slee, Executive Director), EST's YOUNGBLOOD (Graeme Gillis and RJ Tolan, Co-Artistic Directors), whose past plays include the Tony Award-nominated Hand to God, and The Radio Drama Network are proud to announce casting for the World Premiere of DIDO OF IDAHO, written by Abby Rosebrock (Singles in Agriculture) and directed by Mikhaela Mahony (Noise of the Future). DIDO OF IDAHO begins previews at EST's Curt Dempster Theatre (549 W. 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019) on March 14, 2018, with an opening night set for March 22, for a limited run through April 8, 2018.  
BWW Review: PETE REX at 59E59 Theaters Captivates with Modern and Prehistoric Themes
by Marina Kennedy - February 16, 2018
The Dreamscape Theatre is currently presenting the NYC premiere of Pete Rex at 59E59 Theaters through March 3. Written by Alexander V. Thompson and directed by Brad Raimondo, it ingeniously melds modern and prehistoric themes. It is an affecting, yet entertaining show that features creative staging and and excellent cast.
York Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Musicals In Mufti Presentation Of SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
Are subways really for sleeping? The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, has announced the cast of the 1961 Broadway musical Subways Are for Sleeping with music by Jule Styne and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the final show in the Winter 2018 Musicals in Mufti Series celebrating the work of the legendary composer Jule Styne. Performances are set to begin Saturday afternoon, February 24, 2018 for 11 performances only through Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Opening Night is Sunday evening, February 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of TACT's THREE WISE GUYS
by Walter McBride - February 16, 2018
TACT/ The Actors Company Theatre (Scott AlanEvans, Artistic Executive Director; Nora Chester & Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Associate Artistic Directors), the award-winning Off-Broadway company celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, will present Three Wise Guys, the World Premiere of a new comedy by Scott AlanEvans & Jeffrey Couchman, based on Damon Runyon's short stories, 'Dancing Dan's Christmas' and 'The Three Wise Guys.'
Michael Urie, Judy Kuhn, and More to Appear at Red Bull Theater's 10th Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Jesse Berger (Founding Artistic Director), Jim Bredeson (Managing Director), and the Board of Trustees of Red Bull Theater are pleased to announce the Tenth Annual RUNNING OF THE RED BULLS BENEFIT on Monday March 26th, at 6pm, will celebrate the company's 15th Season and honor Ismenia Mendes, Charlayne Woodard, and The Fund for the City of New York with the 2018 Matador Awards for Excellence in Classical Theater. Proceeds from the evening support all of Red Bull Theater's programs, including the upcoming Off-Broadway premiere of David Ives's The Metromaniacs, directed by Michael Kahn.
THE AMAZING KRESKIN LIVE Begins Off-Broadway Run This April
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
"Astounding." "Flabbergasting." "Incredible." These are just some of the adjectives guaranteed to be flying around New York City in the Spring when THE AMAZING KRESKIN debuts his off-Broadway production, "The Amazing Kreskin LIVE" Thursday, April 12 at Theatre Row - Lion Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., NYC 10036.
Playwrights for 2018-19 Emerging Writers Group Announced at the Public
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced the nine new playwrights today for the 2018-19 Emerging Writers Group. Now in its seventh cycle, the Emerging Writers Group is an ongoing initiative that targets playwrights at the earliest stages of their career, creating an artistic home, and offering support and resources for a diverse group of up-and-coming playwrights.
Interview: Ashley Budinick of SESAME STREET LIVE! LETS PARTY! at MSG through Monday, 2/19
by Marina Kennedy - February 15, 2018
MSG Live and Feld Entertainment is now presenting 'Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!' at the Theater at Madison Square Garden through Monday, February 19th. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Budinick, the show's Female Swing and Dance Captain.
WP THEATER Announces 2018 PIPELINE FESTIVAL Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
WP Theater (formerly known as Women's Project Theater), under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag, is thrilled to announce the lineup for the second biennial Pipeline Festival, showcasing the work of the celebrated WP Lab residency for playwrights, directors and producers from March 29 - April 28 at WP Theater (2162 Broadway & 76th Street.)
Special Post-Performance Event Set For Tonight At THE CHEKHOV DREAMS
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
THE CHEKHOV DREAMS, the critically acclaimed dark romantic comedy, will host a very special post-performance discussion tonight entitled 'A Conversation on Women in Leadership Roles in Theater and the Arts' at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42 Street).
LITTLE ROCK to Receive New York Premiere at the Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Today the New York premiere of Little Rock was announced, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. Performances are set to begin Wednesday, May 30, 2018 for a limited run through September 8, 2018 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street). Opening Night is set for Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:00PM. Cast and creative team will be announced shortly.
Prospect And Good To Go Showcase Seven New Musicals By Women
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The Alaskan wilderness, the architecture of Barcelona, and a small village in Ghana are among the diverse worlds explored in Prospect Theater Company's upcoming Good to Go Songwriters' Showcase: a concert celebrating new works-in-process created or co-created by women writers. The third annual concert event will be presented on March 10, 2018 at 8pm at The TimesCenter (242 West 41st, NYC).
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Enters Its 12th Year of UnBubblievable Fun In New York
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
The unPOPable GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, will begin its incrediBUBBLE 12th year in New York City on Thursday, February 15. New York's MUST SEE bubble extravaganza, GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW has had 4,279 performances in the Big Apple and has been seen by over 700,000 people at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street).
THE CHEKHOV DREAMS Ends Run Off-Broadway This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
THE CHEKHOV DREAMS, a dark romantic comedy by John McKinney, will conclude its highly acclaimed limited run this Saturday evening, February 17th at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42 Street.
ANYTHING GOES Returns Off-Broadway Through March
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Back by popular demand, Musicals Tonight!'s production of Cole Porter's hit musical Anything Goes returns to The Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42 Street) for a limited engagement February 27th through March 11th. Anything Goes is helmed by Casey Colgan who returns to the production as director and choreographer. Christopher Stephens is the musical director and costumes are designed by Jack Maisenbach.
Lincoln Center Theater's PLATFORM SERIES Continues With Joshua Harmon And Daniel Aukin
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues on Wednesday, March 7th at 6pm with JOSHUA HARMON and DANIEL AUKIN, the playwright and director of LCT's production of the new play ADMISSIONS, which begins previews tomorrow, Thursday, February 15 and opens on Monday, March 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

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