OFF-BROADWAY THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 877

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) and Producing Artistic Director Michael J.

James Ortiz's THE WOODSMAN, now playing at 59 E 59, is a creative spin on the familiar classic of The Wizard of Oz with an atmosphere remincent of a pleasant combonation of Spring Awakening, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Into the Woods.

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, is currently running in its limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement.

Two additional performances for the world premiere of Measure for Measure at The New Victory Theater have been added on Thursday, March 6 at 7pm and Thursday, March 13 at 7pm for a total of 21 performances (14 public performances).

TIL DIVORCE DO US PART: THE MUSICAL, which begins previews on Friday, February 7th will be giving Valentine's presents to the entire audience on Friday, February 14th at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street- in Union Square).

Johnny Pool most commonly known today as a live radio personality in the morning working wth Elvis Duran and the Z Morning Zoo, is joining the cast of 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' for one night only on March 16, 2014.

Lincoln Center Theater presents a one night only LCT3 Special Event of Graham Reynolds: Making Music, Hosted by Rebecca Havemeyer, Austin's own Dizzy Dame, on Monday, February 10 at 9:30 pm at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).

The newest THEATER TALK features two new Off-Broadway productions that showcase their writers as performers: The Tribute Artist by Charles Busch and Almost, Maine by John Cariani.

Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, a new comedy written by Matt Murphy, based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, is having its world premiere Off-Broadway at The 777 Theatre (777 Eighth Avenue, between 47th and 48th Streets).

It's wicked romantic and funny, ayuh.

A production of 'ThanksKilling, The Musical' is preparing for its New York City premiere at the first annual 'Festival of the Offensive' that will be held at The Producers' Club from April 28th through May 4th.

First he wrote the best-selling book.

Variations Theatre Group will present a rare New York City revival of David Rabe's HURLYBURLY beginning February 14th, with the Opening Night set for Wednesday, February 19th at The Chain Theatre.

Page 73 Productions, the Off-Broadway company dedicated to producing and developing works by early-career playwrights, has awarded Clare Barron the 2014 P73 Playwriting Fellowship.

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls 'a true New York murder mystery' and the New York Times calls 'a crackling thriller' will celebrate a record breaking 11,000 performances on February 19th at 2PM - continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC history

Mint Theater today announced the EnrichMINT Events for their next production, London Wall by John Van Druten.

The critically acclaimed musical Mama and Her Boys will return to New York for a limited engagement beginning tonight, February 4 at the brand new Sophies, 318 W.

Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement.

ReGroup Theatre's hit The House of Connelly by Paul Green enters its final week of extension.

Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington announced today that the cast of Murder for Two, along with its creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, will appear for a performance and CD signing on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 4:30 p.

Scott Elliott, Founding Artistic Director of The New Group and Serge Nivelle, Chairman of its Board of Directors, have announced that Adam Bernstein has been named Executive Director of the company.

Third Rail Projects' critically acclaimed production of THEN SHE FELL, winner of the 2013 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Outstanding Production, continues to take audiences down the rabbit hole in 2014.

J&M Productions, while starting off as a small partnership between two friends and colleagues, Joshua Hunter and Marcus Graham, has left its mark on New York and Off-Broadway theatres alike.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's apprentice company, The Middle Voice Theater Company has announced the workshop production of Alec Silberblatt's Room For One, directed by Jenna Worsham, which opens Wednesday, February 19 and runs until Sunday, February 23 at Tom Noonan's Paradise Factory.