THE GENE FRANKEL THEATRE WINTER FESTIVAL is Coming To NoHo
Performances will run from December 8 - 22.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Oct. 27, 2025
The Gene Frankel Theatre will present the return of its celebrated new play festival with The Gene Frankel Theatre Winter Festival. The festival will feature nightly performances, with multiple shows on weekends, at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre which has been featuring groundbreaking new work for over seven decades.
A selection of one acts and short play, curated by The Gene Frankel Theatre artistic director Thomas R. Gordon and actress Francesca Ravera. will make their New York and World debut. The full lineup of productions will be announced in mid-November.
The festival's debut this past August received an enthusiastic response from the theatre community, attracting over 150 script submissions, with 24 plays selected for production. More than 100 artists-including writers, directors, and performers-participated in the inaugural event, making it a vital platform for the development of new work. The upcoming winter edition will culminate in a Gala and Awards Night on December 22 where Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Script, and Best Play will be awarded in both the short play and one-act categories, and invited guest artists will showcase their work.
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