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VIDEO: Watch a Scene from Ashley Griffin's SNOW Before Its NYC Return
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
After a highly praised development at Playwrights Horizons, NYIT Award nominated A.N.O.N. Productions will be bringing SNOW to Theater 54 in Times Square this fall to benefit Broadway Cares - Equity Fights AIDS. Get ready for its return with this just-released short film featuring a scene from SNOW with Astrid (Ashley Griffin) and Shadow - the ancient god of death (played by Ryan Clardy).
Photo Flash: First Look - New FRANKENSTEIN Musical Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
Producing Artistic Director John Lant, Write Act Repertory and Tamra Pica present the world premiere of FRANKENSTEIN, a new musical based on Mary Shelley's novel, about the human need for love and companionship, with book, music and lyrics by Eric B. Sirota and directed by Clint Hromsco. The show opens tonight, October 9th, and runs through December 18 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
New Musical THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS to Perform at the 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade Today
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, a new musical by Dorothy Marcic, is scheduled to perform at New York City's 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade today at 1:30 pm. The cast will rock the red carpet (Fifth Ave. between 67th & 69th Streets) with a medley of Top 40 hits from Off-Broadway's newest musical, which is currently in previews with the official Opening Night set for October 27th.
Natalie Walker, Jamar Williams, and More to Star in LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
Graham Techler's LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL will be presented as a reading as part of the Bridge Residency on October 14th at 3:30 PM. The reading is directed by James Presson.
Award-Winning LA REINA YOLANDA Comes to United Solo
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2017
The greatest journeys are ones in our own mind. Follow Yolanda, a fierce Puerto Rican woman, from childhood to old age as she confronts multiple obstacles, culminating with Alzheimer's disease. A personal, emotional voyage voiced by the daughter who experienced it. When who we are begins to disappear piece by piece, how do we hold on to what defines us?
HERE Arts Sublet Series Presents POINT PLEASANT, THE LEGEND OF THE MOTHMAN
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2017
On November 15, 1966, two young couples from Point Pleasant, West Virginia encountered; what they described as a large winged man with glowing red eyes. This would be the first of many sightings of the creature that would be dubbed the 'Mothman' by local papers, and ushered in a year of terror for the small town.
FAIRYTALES ON ACID Joins with NYNWT for a One Night Only Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2017
From the award-winning creators of Pageant Princess, The Musical in conjunction with the New York New Work Theatre Festival comes a magical foray into the absurd world of fairy tales.
RHINOCEROS Ends Off-Broadway Run Today
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2017
The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS will conclude its acclaimed limited run today (Sunday) at 2 pm at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) The production opened on September 14th to ecstatic reviews led by Theater Pizzazz which praised New Yiddish Rep's Exquisite masterpiece!
BWW Review: NO WAKE at 59E59 Theaters is Affecting Drama
by Marina Kennedy - October 07, 2017
The New York City premiere of No Wake, written by William Donnelly and directed by Veronica Brady is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters through Sunday, October 15. This is an affecting drama, one that truly captures the emotions of people who are dealing with an indescribable tragedy.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS Begins Performances Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, a new musical by Dorothy Marcic, is set to begin Off-Broadway performances today (Saturday) at 2 pm at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, Starring Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal, Starts Today Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2017
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, a new musical by Dorothy Marcic, begins Off-Broadway performances today, October 7th at 2 pm. Opening Night will be October 27th at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District.
Photo Flash: It's Alive! FRANKENSTEIN - THE MUSICAL Rises at Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
As the chill in the air seeps into our summer-warmed hearts, and long days surrender to long shadows, a gothic horror story holds a growing appeal. Be Bold! Productions' Frankenstein - The Musical, began previews Off-Broadway on September 29th, officially opening on October 7th and runs through November 12th at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Amas Musical Theatre to Host Fall Readings of New Musical PLAY IT BY HEART
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present staged readings of Play It by Heart, a new musical, with music by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor and Marty Dodson, lyrics by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor, R.T. Robinson, and Marty Dodson, and book by Willy Holtzman.
AMONG THE FURIES Wins New York Summerfest Theater Festival; Full List!
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
AMONG THE FURIES, written & directed by DAVID SCALA, took home the top playwriting prize Tuesday night at New York City's Hudson Guild Theatre, during the New York Summerfest Theater Festival's closing night award ceremony. The play also won Best Actress for Claire Ganshert, and Best Set Design by Andrew McCourt.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS to Perform at the 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, a new musical by Dorothy Marcic, is scheduled to perform at New York City's 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade this Monday, October 9th.
OFF THE METER, ON THE RECORD Makes World Premiere Tonight at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017
Irish Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of OFF THE METER, ON THE RECORD, written and performed by John McDonagh (Producer of 'Radio Free Eireann').
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Radio Play to Return to Irish Rep for the Holidays
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
Irish Repertory Theatre has announced IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, adapted by Anthony Palermo (Scrooge & Marley). Directed by Charlotte Moore (The Home Place), IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE begins performances on November 29, 2017 at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for December 3, 2017, and will run through December 31, 2017.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, Starring Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal, Starts Saturday Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, a new musical by Dorothy Marcic, is set to begin Off-Broadway performances this Saturday, October 7th at 2 pm. Opening Night will be October 27th at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District.
TFANA to Launch 2017-18 Season with Physical Theater Double-Bill
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) begins its 2017-18 season with Marcel + The Art of Laughter, a double bill of comic one-acts featuring renowned physical theatre artists Jos Houben and Marcello Magni, whom the Guardian has deemed 'two of contemporary theatre's greatest clowns.'
Edward L. Beck's SWEETENED WATER Gets Reading at Cherry Lane
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2017
A reading of the new play SWEETENED WATER by Edward L. Beck will be presented at the Cherry Lane Theatre on Monday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Yeehaw! DESPERATE MEASURES Adds Two Weeks at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Cecilia Lin and Hu Guo, has announced a two-week extension of the New York premiere of the musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous).
Jireh Breon Holder's TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR POCKET Opens Tomorrow at Roundabout
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the first new play of Roundabout Underground's expanded 2017-2018 season, the New York premiere of Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Jir h Breon Holder, directed by Margot Bordelon, and featuring Eboni Flowers (Evelyn Brandon), Hampton Fluker (Tony Carter), Brandon Gill (Bowzie Brandon) and Nneka Okafor (Sally-Mae Carter).
Photo Flash: Annette O'Toole and More Celebrate THE SHOW-OFF on Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
The Peccadillo Theater Company, the OBIE, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Award-winning company dedicated to the rediscovery of classic American theater, presents a revival of The Show-Off by Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist George Kelly, starring Lucille Lortel Award-winner Annette O'Toole (Southern Comfort, Man from Nebraska, 'Smallville,' 'Halt and Catch Fire'). BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
Susan Soon He Stanton's SOLSTICE PARTY to Play A.R.T./New York Theatres
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Live Source Theatre Group presents the world premiere of SOLSTICE PARTY!, written by Susan Soon He Stanton and directed by Tyler Mercer. SOLSTICE PARTY! runs from November 2 - 19, 2017 in a limited engagement at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres.
Autism-Related Panels, Exhibition, Talkbacks Set for Tectonic's UNCOMMON SENSE at The Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Tectonic Theater Project and The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture have announced an array of programs to accompany the New York premiere of Uncommon Sense, written by Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris and directed by Andy Paris, produced by Tectonic Theater Project under the artistic direction of Mois s Kaufman.

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