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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!
A.R.T./New York Sets 2017 Season at New Performance Spaces
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, New York City's leading service and advocacy organization for nonprofit theatre, today announced its initial roster of programming through June 2017 - to be presented by 11 nonprofit companies - at its new A.R.T./NEW YORK THEATRES (the Gural and Mezzanine), two affordable, state-of-the-art performance spaces located at 502 West 53rd Street - designed by award-winning architect Toshiko Mori.
Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of DON'T YOU F**KING SAY A WORD at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
The World Premiere of Andy Bragen's Don't You F**king Say a Word, directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans, opens tonight at 59E59 Theaters. The show, presented by Andy Bragen Theatre Projects and producer Rachel Sussman, will run through December 4th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Cast Set for Company XIV's Sexy Holiday Show NUTCRACKER ROUGE
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Company XIV has announced casting and the design team for its adults-only revival of NUTCRACKER ROUGE, the sexy hit holiday show conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick.
ONE FUNNY MOTHER to Conclude Smash Off-Broadway Run in 2017
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
The producers of the hilarious Off-Broadway solo comedy, One Funny Mother, written, performed and starring comedian Dena Blizzard, have announced today the smash hit will conclude its amazing run on Saturday evening, January 7, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues) where performances began March 30, 2016.  
Three Day Hangover Slings Back the Vodka with DRUNKLE VANYA, Beginning Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Three Day Hangover is slinging back the vodka in their latest booze-filled theatrical extravaganza. They've partnered with Tolstoy's Lounge, a brand-new midtown hot spot inspired by the works of Leo Tolstoy and other luminaries, affectionately known as Tolstoy's boys.
Erin Davie, Ed Dixon and More Set for PARIS THROUGH THE WINDOW Lab Today at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Abingdon Theatre Company launches its new Musical Theatre Lab with two readings of PARIS THROUGH THE WINDOW, a new musical with music by Leo Hurley and book & lyrics by Charles Osborne, tonight and tomorrow, November 10 and 11, in Abingdon Theatre Company's June Havoc Theatre.
Pan Asian Rep Honors Corky Lee, Cobi Narita and More at 40th Anniversary Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will celebrate the start of its 40th Milestone Season with a Benefit Dinner tonight, November 10th, at the Golden Unicorn (18 E. Broadway at Catherine Street) in Chinatown.
POISON Makes English World Premiere at Theatre Row Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 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.
Ma-Yi Theater Company Premieres Hansol Jung's AMONG THE DEAD Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
AMONG THE DEAD, a new play by Hansol Jung, will be given its world premiere by the award-winning Asian American Off-Broadway Ma-Yi Theater Company at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NYC), with its official opening night tonight, November 10th.
CURIOUSITIES Returns at New Off-Broadway Home
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
After a successful workshop run in August 2016, immersive performance company Deaths Head Theatrical will stage a remount of their hit show CURIOUSITIES. The production is scheduled to open December 8th, 2016 in a secret theatre district location. Deaths Head Theatrical had the following to say regarding the production:
Photo Flash: Fetching Romance - First Look at New Musical A DOG STORY Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
A Dog Story, a new musical with music and lyrics by Gayla D. Morgan (Mary - A Musical) and book by Eric H. Weinberger (Wanda's World), will play off-Broadway at The Loft at The Davenport Theater (354 W. 45th Street), currently in performances with the official opening scheduled for Thursday, November 17th. The show is produced by Seaglass Theatrical and co-produced by Waterfront Theatrics and Martha Robinson. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
LIFE IS FOR LIVING World Premiere to Celebrate Noel Coward at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
59E59 Theaters will host the world premiere of LIFE IS FOR LIVING: CONVERSATIONS WITH COWARD, co-created by Simon Green and David Shrubsole. Starring Mr. Green with musical direction by Mr. Shrubsole, LIFE IS FOR LIVING: CONVERSATIONS WITH COWARD was researched by Jason Morell. Produced by Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, LIFE IS FOR LIVING: CONVERSATIONS WITH COWARD begins performances on Tuesday, December 13 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 1. Press opening is Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 PM.
York Theatre Company's A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME Starts Cookin' Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Staci Levine and What's Cookin' LLC, presents the New York premiere of the saucy new musical A Taste of Things to Come, with book, music and lyrics by Debra Barsha (Radiant Baby) and Hollye Levin (Funny Business). A friendly reminder - performances begin tonight, November 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2016 at The York Theatre Company.
Musical Theatre Factory Opens Up Black Lives Matter Conversation with PULL TOGETHER Salon Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
In an effort to move the theater industry toward greater inclusion both on and off stage, Musical Theatre Factory will be presenting PULL TOGETHER, a community salon that will open up the Black Lives Matter conversation.
Award-Winning New Play, SHADES, Asks: Is Blood Thicker Than Politics?
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016
How do people who love each other keep their differences from tearing them apart? This is one of the many questions pondered in Shades, the new play written by Harvard psychologist Dr. Paula J. Caplan and having its New York premiere next month.
Axis Theatre Company to Present 15th Annual Production of 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW'
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016
This December, the acclaimed Off-Broadway Axis Theatre Company will present the 15th annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid.
Photo Flash: First Look at Ma-Yi Theater Company's Production of Hansol Jung's AMONG THE DEAD
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016
AMONG THE DEAD, a new play by Hansol Jung, will be given its world premiere by the award-winning Asian American Off-Broadway MA-YI THEATER COMPANY at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NYC), with previews set to begin November 9th prior to its official opening night on November 11th. AMONG THE DEAD is directed by Ralph B. Peña. This limited-engagement will conclude on November 26th, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Classic Tale Gets Reimagined in NUTCRACKER! THE MUSICAL Readings This December
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016
Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab in association with Marc L. Bailin, will present staged readings of Nutcracker! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Nancy Holson, music by Peter I. Tchaikovsky, with arrangements and additional music by Bruce Kieslieng and Peter Rigano.
BWW Review: In BLACKTOP HIGHWAY, Performance Artist John Fleck Muses on Simulacra, Animals (Live and Dead), and Trump
by Victoria Ordin - November 08, 2016
In BLACKTOP HIGHWAY, Performance Artist John Fleck Muses on Simulacra, Animals (Live and Dead), and Trump. Taking on ten characters and mimicking as many animal sounds, the NEA 4 artist weaves a multi-media tale of horror that manages, incredibly, to make us laugh.

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