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POISON Makes English World Premiere Tonight at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Origin Theatre Company, which specializes in introducing some of Europe's most compelling contemporary playwrights to New York audiences in brand new productions, presents the English world premiere of the internationally acclaimed play 'Poison' by Dutch playwright Lot Vekemans.
Theatre for a New Audience's THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS Starts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
Theatre for a New Audience presents the New York premiere of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place, beginning tonight, November 16, at 7:30pm.
SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Makes City Theatre Debut This March
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Murray & Peter proudly present the national tour, Sex Tips for Straight Woman from a Gay Man premiering in Detroit at the City Theatre from Tuesday, March 7 - Sunday, March 12. Written by Matt Murphy and based on the best-selling book of the same title, this hilarious romantic comedy takes the audience on a wild ride where no topic is taboo. 
Photo Flash: ABIGAIL'S PARTY Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Barrow Group, in association with The Pond Theatre Company, presents the first show of the 2016/17 season, ABIGAIL'S PARTY, written by Oscar nominee Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies). Directed by The Barrow Group Co-Artistic Director Lee Brock, ABIGAIL'S PARTY opened last night, November 14, at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor), for a limited run through Saturday, December 3, 2016, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
Photo Flash: First Look at ABIGAIL'S PARTY at The Barrow Group
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Barrow Group, in association with The Pond Theatre Company, presents the first show of the 2016/17 season, ABIGAIL'S PARTY, written by Oscar nominee Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies). Directed by The Barrow Group Co-Artistic Director Lee Brock, ABIGAIL'S PARTY opened last night, November 14, at the TBG Theatre for a limited run through Saturday, December 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: SING! South African Holiday Celebration Starts Rehearsals at St. Clement's
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Rehearsals are underway for 'SING! A SOUTH AFRICAN AND AMERICAN MUSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION,' which begins performances at The Theater at St. Clement's on November 26. Opening is set for Sunday, December 4, and performances continue through January 1. Scroll down for a photo of the company at the first rehearsal!
Signature's 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS Extends An Additional Week
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Due to popular demand, the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder) production of 'Master Harold' ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard, has been extended for a second time.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, Starring Nia Vardalos, Begins Tonight at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Public Theater presents TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, based on the acclaimed book by best-selling author Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominated writer Nia Vardalos, with direction by Thomas Kail. This richly funny, uplifting new show is co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos and will also feature Vardalos as the anonymous online advice columnist 'Sugar.'
PARTY PEOPLE Opens Tonight at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The Public Theater presents the New York Premiere of PARTY PEOPLE by UNIVERSES (Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, and William Ruiz a.k.a Ninja). Developed and directed by Liesl Tommy with choreography by Millicent Johnnie, PARTY PEOPLE began performances on November 1 and runs through Sunday, December 4, with an official press opening tonight, November 15.
SCREWTAPE LETTERS Launches Fellowship for Performing Arts' NYC Return Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
Fellowship for Performing Arts returns to New York with their 2016/2017 season at the Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street).
Photo Flash: Sexy, Stunning Shots from Company XIV's NUTCRACKER ROUGE
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Company XIV presents an adults-only revival of NUTCRACKER ROUGE, the sexy hit holiday show conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick. NUTCRACKER ROUGE runs from November 21 - January 7 in a limited 7-week engagement as part of XIV's pop-up season at The Irondale Center, located at 85 South Oxford Street between Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Photo Flash: First Look at CONFUCIUS, Making U.S. Debut in NYC, D.C. This Winter
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center this winter with Confucius, a new dance drama performed by the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater. The production will make its American debut January 5 - 8 at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, followed by a January 13 - 15 engagement at The Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. The production is directed and choreographed by Ms. Kong Dexin, a 77th-generation direct descendent of Confucius. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!
Kander & Pierce's KID VICTORY Slates Dates for New York Premiere at Vineyard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The New York premiere of KID VICTORY, book and lyrics by Greg Pierce, music by John Kander with story by John Kander and Greg Pierce, and directed by Liesl Tommy will begin previews on Wednesday, February 1 and open on Wednesday, February 22 at the Vineyard Theatre, it has been announced by the company's Artistic Directors, Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern.
SHAHS OF SUNSET Star G.G. Gharachedaghi to Join 'SEX TIPS' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
The producers have announced Golnesa "G.G." Gharachedaghi, star of "Shahs of Sunset," will make her stage debut in New York's longest running comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man for a limited two-week engagement this December. 
Bad Neighbour Theatre's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Arrives in Williamsburg!
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016
Following successful performances in England and Russia, Bad Neighbour Theatre will present its debut production in New York of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure from November 14-19, 2016 at St Paul's Church Hall in Williamsburg.
Lonny Price to Direct World Premiere of COLLABORATION: WARHOL & BASQUIAT at HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Staged Dreams is pleased to announce the world premiere of COLLABORATION: WARHOL & BASQUIAT, a new American play written by Tony Award nominee, Calvin Levels and directed by Tony Award nominee, Lonny Price. The play will be presented at Here's MainStage Theatre, located in New York's SoHo district. It runs December 2 thru 22, 2016
War Dog Musical 'SGT. STUBBY' to Melt Hearts at St. Luke's Starting This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
Patriots, dog lovers and history buffs, Attention! SGT. STUBBY: THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR DOG MUSICAL, a new musical inspired by the most decorated war dog of World War I, with book & lyrics by Jack Dyville and music & lyrics by Lawrence Wankel will make its New York premiere today, November 12, 2016 at St. Luke's Theatre, 46th Street in Manhattan.
Guest List Complete for ABIGAIL'S PARTY Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2016
The Barrow Group, in association with The Pond Theatre Company, will present the first show of the 2016/17 season, ABIGAIL'S PARTY, written by Oscar nominee Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies).
Lily Dorment Chats About Bringing British Humor to American Audiences in ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Nora Dominick - November 11, 2016
Beginning performances tomorrow night at The Barrow Group, ABIGAIL'S PARTY is bringing a little slice of English life to New York City. 
Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King, Jr. to Be Honored in Sidewalk Ceremony at Theatre 80 St. Marks
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Marks Place. 
Photo Flash: Hansol Jung's AMONG THE DEAD Opens Tonight at Ma-Yi Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
AMONG THE DEAD, a new play by Hansol Jung, is being given its world premiere by the award-winning Asian American Off-Broadway Ma-Yi Theater Company at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NYC), with the official opening tonight, November 11th. AMONG THE DEAD is directed by Ralph B. Peña. This limited-engagement will conclude on November 26th, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
ORPHANS & OUTSIDERS Makes World Premiere Tonight at the John Cullum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Beginning this Thursday, November 10, the John Cullum Theatre will host the world premiere of Orphans & Outsiders, a new play that speaks to America's divisive political climate.
Theatre East's A NAME FOR A GHOST TO MUTTER Starts Tonight at Urban Stages
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016
Theatre East presents A Name for a Ghost to Mutter by Cyndi Williams at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street NYC. Performances begin for the limited engagement tonight, November 11, 2016.
Off-Broadway's HIMSELF AND NORA Now Available for Licensing Through Stage Rights
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Steele Spring Stage Rights, the theatrical licensing company that represents 'The Marvelous Wonderettes,' has acquired the performance rights to the acclaimed off-Broadway musical 'Himself and Nora,' with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle. Prior to being acquired by Stage Rights, 'Himself and Nora' played off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: PUFFS Potter Play Extends Off-Broadway; Watch the New Trailer!
by Stage Tube - November 10, 2016
PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic has extended through March 26, 2017 due to popular demand Off-Broadway at The Elektra Theater (300 West 43rd Street). PUFFS - presented by TILTED WINDMILLS THEATRICALS - takes a second look at everyone's favorite world of wizards through the eyes of the Puffs, a lovable group of magical misfits. Check out a new trailer for the show below!

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