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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.
Reps from NYTW and LCT3 Set for Asian American Arts Alliance's 'GATEKEEPERS' Panel
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Join the Asian American Arts Alliance for a thought-provoking conversation with artistic staff administrators who run labs for emerging writers and directors in 'Roundtable for Theatre Artists: How to Approach and Engage Gatekeepers in the Theatre.'
ORPHANS & OUTSIDERS to Make World Premiere This Week at the John Cullum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at A BURIAL PLACE at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
New Light Theater Project, in association with 5000 Broadway Productions, presents the the world premiere production of A Burial Place by Owen Panettieri at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre. From the award-winning writer of The Timing of a Dayand Vestments of the Gods, A Burial Place marks the third New York stage collaboration between Mr. Panettieri and director Joey Brenneman. The production will run for three weeks, now through November 19th, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Casting Complete for New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Casting is now complete for New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated 'God of Vengeance,' which begins previews for a five-week Off-Broadway run at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street, starting December 22. It opens on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 7:30pm.
Complete Casting Announced For THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT
by Nora Dominick - November 07, 2016
Complete casting has been announced for The Workshop Theater's (312 W 36th Street) return engagement of The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit, by popular demand, Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December, 18, 2016.
Red Bull Theater Sets Cast for THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE 'Revelation Reading'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Red Bull Theater today announced the complete cast for their next Revelation Reading on Monday November 14th (7:30pm) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).
Tim Realbuto's YES to Play Off-Broadway; Film Version in the Works
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Tim Realbuto's critically acclaimed two-person drama YES will open next month at The Manhattan Repertory Theatre as part of the Off-Broadway venue's Fall Play Spectacular.
Off-Broadway's THAT PHYSICS SHOW Donates 1,000 Tickets to Youth Homes in NYC
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
That Physics Show producer Eric Krebs in association with The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment is currently providing 1,000 young people with complimentary tickets to That Physics Show, the evening of 'scientific magic' by lifetime physics demonstrator David Maiullo.
GTG's Project Shaw to Celebrate Women with MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION and More in 2017
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director David Staller, announces its 2017 Season to be presented at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).
Pandolfo & Witting's A BAD NIGHT Gets Free Reading at Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2016
Abingdon Theatre Company presents a staged reading of A BAD NIGHT, a new play co-written by Nicole Pandolfo and Amy E. Witting, on Today, November 5 at 8:00 PM in the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street, New York City). Jackson Gay (These Paper Bullets!) is set to direct. The special one-night only engagement is free and open to the public.
WIMBERLEY Opens at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2016
Years after leaving home, Evan returns to Wimberley, Texas in search of his best friend and foster brother, Todd. Can Evan convince Todd to leave town with him?
Prospect Theater to Continue 2016 IGNITE Series with 35MM and STRIKING 12 in Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2016
Prospect Theater Company, under the leadership of Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director, and Melissa Huber, Managing Director, continues its 2016 IGNITE Series with two special one-night-only events at The Times Center (242 West 41st Street, NYC).
Two World Premieres and More Set for Ma-Yi Theater Company's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2016
A world-premiere play, Among the Dead by Hansol Jung; a world-premiere musical by Michi Barall, Paul Lieber, and Matt Park, PEER GYNT & the Norwegian Hapa Band; and the special presentation of the hit play The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra Go! by Lloyd Suh in Manila comprise the season to be produced by Ma-Yi Theater Company during their 2016-2017 season, it is announced by the company's Producing Artistic Director Ralph B. Peña and Executive Director Jorge Z. Ortoll. 
Photo Flash: THE PORTAL at Minetta Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
The New York premiere of THE PORTAL began an Off-Broadway open-ended run on October 27, 2016 at the Minetta Lane Theatre. THE PORTAL is a rock odyssey conceived and directed by Luke Comer, with original music composed by Tierro Lee and Luke Comer, starring Billy Lewis Jr. (Mason McCarthy on the Fox series 'Glee'), and choreographed by Jessica Chen. Opening night is set for Saturday, December 3.
STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q's Lucy the Slut Poses for a Good Cause in 2017 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar
by Stage Tube - November 04, 2016
New couple alert! Taxi hunk, Joe Kritz of Queens NY, and Lucy, the sexy provocateur puppet from the Tony Award winning musical AVENUE Q, are starring together for the month of June in the 2017 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar. Scroll down for a photo and click below to watch a teaser video!
THE WOODSMAN's Eliza Simpson to Bring MOTHER LINE STORY PROJECT to Abingdon
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Following sold-out performances at The PIT and Dixon Place, THE MOTHER LINE STORY PROJECT is coming to the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street) for a one-night-only engagement on Friday, December 2 at 7pm.
Stage and Screen Actor Jonathan Regis Cray Passes Away at 67
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jonathan Regis Cray (O'Creagh), 67, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City due to complications from a blood clot.
Photo Flash: New Peek at THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS in Rehearsal at Theatre for a New Audience
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Previews begin this Sunday, November 6, at 7:30pm at Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place, for Theatre for a New Audience's production of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni adapted by Constance Congdon from a translation by Christina Sibul and featuring Steven Epp. Directed by Christopher Bayes, The Servant of Two Masters opens Wednesday, November 16, and is scheduled to run through Sunday, December 4. BroadwayWorld has a fresh sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
BWW Review: THE COLLECTOR at 59E59 Theaters is a Riveting Dark Drama at 59E59 Theaters Through 11/13
by Marina Kennedy - November 04, 2016
See 'The Collector' now onstage at 59E59 Theaters through November 13th. This riveting dark drama is written by playwright, Mark Healy based on the 1963 novel by the same name by John Fowles. It is directed by Lisa Milinazzo and stars Matt De Rogatis and Jillian Guerts.
Photo Flash: Andy Bragen's DON'T YOU F**KING SAY A WORD Begins Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
The World Premiere of Andy Bragen's Don't You F**king Say a Word starts previews tonight, November 4, and opens on Thursday, November 10 at 59E59 Theaters. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

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