(12/10/2021) - SONG OF JOY will play Dec 10th-12th at The Tank. SONG OF JOY is an autobiographical play written and performed by Carol Mazhuvancheril (The Inheritance, Broadway) which explores how immigrating as a child shapes an individual’s family and definition of “home.”
(12/09/2021) - EPIC Players is presenting Almost, Maine, a delightful romantic-comedy by John Cariani about hope, love and connection. Set in a remote, mythical town, this midwinter night's dream is sure to captivate audiences as they follow residents of Almost, who find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways.
(11/24/2021) - Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance announces the opening of “The Ghosts All Around You” in the Howe Theatre, running Dec 10-12 and 17-19, 2021 (in-person & livestreamed).
(11/22/2021) - Producers John Lant and Maarten Cornelis with Write Act Repertory and Gatehouse Entertainment today announced a new cast and the return of some favorites to the Off-Broadway production The Importance Of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+, at The Actors Temple, 339 West 47th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues).
(11/22/2021) - In a multi-dimensional, immersive concert, baritone Timothy McDevitt and pianist Renate Rohlfing joined dancers Aliza Russell and Kayla Farrish to perform a diverse and uniquely curated recital of opera, art song, and American musical theatre repertoire.
(10/29/2021) - Darrel Alejandro Holnes, Latinx Playwrights Circle, and Pregones/PRTT have announced the 2nd Annual Greater Good Commission and Festival, featuring works by Dominic Colón, lily gonzales, Tavi Juárez, Phanésia Pharel, and Andrew Rincón.
(10/14/2021) - “This Garden Plot” grew out of life through two pandemics: AIDS and COVID 19. That experience found vivid reverberations in poems drawn from Walt Whitman and Thom Gunn, work that traces the experience of being gay in America from the Civil War through AIDS. It is a play about love, loss, survival, and healing.
(10/13/2021) - Breton Follies Productions presents the world premiere of RECLAMATION, a new choreographic work Directed, Choreographed, and Performed by Breton Tyner-Bryan (Winner World London IFF, Madrid IFF, Barcelona IFF) at the Jefferson Market Library Garden Formerly The Women’s House of Detention.
(10/12/2021) - spit&vigor has announced the world premiere of HIT YOUR MARK, DIE BEAUTIFUL, written by Peter Oliver and directed by Sara Fellini. Performances are Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays October 10th and 17th at 7PM and Wednesday October 20th at 7PM, October 7th to October 24th at The New Ohio Theatre.
(10/07/2021) - THE IMPROVISATIONAL REPERTORY THEATRE ENSEMBLE emerges with a series of hilarious – and immensely engaging events. Their first production is The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey, original concept and directed by Robert Baumgardner. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: October 22 & 23; 29 & 30; November 5 & 6; 12 & 13 (all performances are 8:00 – 9:30pm.)
(09/25/2021) - spit&vigor has announced the world premiere of HIT YOUR MARK, DIE BEAUTIFUL, written by Peter Oliver and directed by Sara Fellini (2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee).
(09/17/2021) - Anthony Misiano, in association with The Aviary and the wild project, presents the World Premiere of I SQUEEZED REALLY HARD. Directed by Jacob Titus (Spaceman by Leegrid Stevens), this one man comedy about one kid's tragedy runs through September 26th at the wild project.
(09/17/2021) - Experimental dance theater company HOLDTIGHT will present the World Premiere of WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING? though October 2 at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre.
(08/20/2021) - It’s always a great day at Randy’s….unless you work there. Written by Alexander Perez and directed by Toney Brown, Randy's Dandy Coaster Castle takes the audience on a thrill ride...through a normal work week.
(08/10/2021) - Hunter Theater Project presents an Independent Theater Production of WHAT HAPPENED?: THE MICHAELS ABROAD, a world premiere play and the final in the Rhinebeck Panorama, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson.
(07/21/2021) - This Friday, July 23, Fort Salem Theater proudly presents Next To Normal, running through August 1. This will be the second musical of the season, following an extended run of The Marvelous Wonderettes, which reopened the theater under new management on June 18 (closing June 27). Limited tickets for Next to Normal are available at www.FortSalem.com.
(07/06/2021) - One Empire, Under God - the new full-length drama by Anthony J. Piccione - recently premiered on Zoom, in advance of its NYC stage debut at The Tank this November.
(06/21/2021) - After streaming to NYC schools this Spring, Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's multimedia production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, co-produced by Astoria Performing Arts Center, premiered to the public on June 13th at Stuart Cinema in Brooklyn.
(03/31/2021) - Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre is presenting LIFE IS DRAG LIVE!, a series of weekly live pop-up performances inspired by their LIFE IS DRAG exhibition of work by Rachel Rampleman. LIFE IS DRAG LIVE! is presented in the windows of the cell theatre in Chelsea with viewers on the sidewalk on Saturdays at 6:00 PM (EST).
(03/22/2021) - On Sunday evening, 3/21, Hindi's Libraries hosted its virtual Books on Broadway Fundraiser for all theatre enthusiasts. Coordinated by Broadway Sing's Corey Mach (of Kinky Boots), the evening featured performances by Mach as well as Andrew Barth Feldman, Ginna Claire Mason, Ben Fankhauser and Isabelle McCalla.
(02/16/2021) - Bated Breath Theatre Company presented a special Valentine’s Day edition of its live hit Voyeur: The Windows Of Toulouse-lautrec on February 13, 2021. In addition to this acclaimed intimate performance experience, each ticket holder received a red rose provided by Starbright Floral Design, a glass of Prosecco, and chocolate truffles.
(12/23/2020) - Moonlit Wings Productions wrapped its 2020 season of virtual performing arts camps this week with a special guest appearance from Brandon Hudson known for Broadway’s HAMILTON and HEAD OVER HEELS as well as the new Netflix films, THE PROM starring Meryl Streep and Dolly Parton’s CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE.
(12/14/2020) - The cast of RENT on Smule has worked for the last six months to film, direct and star in a virtual rendition of the Broadway musical, Rent. The full production will see its first audience on Thursday, December 24th at 9PM EST on RENT on Smule's official Facebook channel.
(12/10/2020) - Ahava Theatre Company is wishing everyone a Happy Hanukkah and healthy holiday season! In collaboration with Jesse Nager and The Broadway Boys, Ahava showcases 13 families and their Hanukkah traditions.
(11/09/2020) - Closer Than Ever, the award winning show by lyricist Richard Malty, Jr. and composer David Shire, has been creatively filmed for streaming by a group of theatre professionals at the MNM Theatre Company.
(10/02/2020) - Bated Breath Theatre Company premieres VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, a pandemic-friendly theatrical walking tour inspired by their long-running immersive hit Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.
(04/06/2020) - Artists are lucky because at least they have their imaginations to get them through these surreal times. The Players Theatre Short Play & Musical festival is encouraging all mandated shut-in writers to use this unprecedented time to be creative and submit a short play or musical for their 10th annual June Festival - NYC.
(03/06/2020) - A Measure of Doubt by award-winning playwright Paul Schwartz opened at The Winterfest Festival Of New Plays this past weekend. Starring Steve Blanchard, Kathleen Simmonds, Anna Holbrook, and James B. Kennedy and lead by indie theater director Janet Bentley, Schwartz has managed to bring together a troupe of power house veterans and promising up and coming talents to tell an impactful story that will touch audiences near and far.
(03/04/2020) - AMERICAN BARD THEATER COMPANY will present the world premiere production of Ross G. Hewitt's ECHOES IN THE GARDEN, directed by Aimee Todoroff. ECHOES IN THE GARDEN will play a three-week limited engagement at The Chain Theatre (312 W 36th St 4th Fl, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Wednesday, March 11 and continue through Sunday, March 29. Opening Night is Friday, March 13 (7 p.m.). Tickets are $25 (student/senior $20 and previews $10) and available at https://echoesinthegarden.eventbrite.com.
(02/28/2020) - Tomorrow, Saturday February 29th at 7pm, The Dionysos Theatrical Group will be performing Oedipus Tyrannus, directed by DImitris Behrakis, at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria, Queens.
(02/28/2020) - Chicken and Biscuits, the new family comedy by playwright-composer and actor Douglas Lyons (Beautiful), begins previews tonight at The Queens Theatre; running through March 22nd. Opening night is set for March 6th.
(02/25/2020) - Anthony J. Piccione - a playwright who's gained considerable acclaim tackling subjects of gravity like autism, anxiety, and mental illness, now sets his sights on the American healthcare system.
(02/25/2020) - La MaMa, in association with Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and NODA・MAP, will present the U.S. Premiere of One Green Bottle from February 29 through March 8, 2020 at The Ellen Stewart Theatre, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 66 E. 4th Street, NYC. Performances: Mon and Wed-Sat at 7pm, Sun at 5pm. Tickets are $35 ($30 for students and seniors) plus a $1 facility fee, and are available online at www.lamama.org, by phone at 212-352-3101.
(02/24/2020) - Celtic Lion Productions present a rare revival of LOOK BACK IN ANGER, John Osborne's searing portrayal of the savagery of the human heart. Called the 'most vivid play of the decade' by the New York Times, the influence of Osborne's 1956 masterwork on generations of playwrights cannot be underestimated. It is directed by Aimée Fortier at The Gene Frankel Theatre where it runs through February 29..
(02/20/2020) - CollaborationTown is proud to present the New York premiere of Riddle of the Trilobites, a new musical with book and lyrics by Geo Decas O'Donnell and Jordan Seavey; music and lyrics by Nicholas Williams; and puppetry design by Amanda Villalobos. Directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (In the Green, Dance Nation), Riddle of the Trilobites began performances at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) on February 7, 2020 and will run through February 23, 2020.
