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Metropolitan Playhouse to Present THE SEA LADY in October
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2022
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns with the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.
Eighth Blackbird Celebrates John Cage as Part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2022
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America continues on August 29 with a special concert featuring Grammy Award-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird performing a tribute to The Town Hall's 1958 John Cage Retrospective.
70 New Shows Showcased Over 4 Weeks At Emerging Artists Theatre's NEW WORK SERIES
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Seventy diverse new works including musicals, short and full length plays, dance, cabaret, and solo shows will be showcased at Emerging Artists Theatre's bi-annual New Work Series (NWS).
A Duet Of New Works By Tommy Levrier Opens At Theatre For The New City
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Producer Chris Sax and Associate Producer Shaun James present a duet of new works by Tommy LeVrier at Theatre for the New City (Crystal Field, artistic director):
Burning House To Present Chekhov-Inspired CHERRY JAM At IRT Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Casting has been announced for Burning House's upcoming production of 'Cherry Jam,' a play on Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.
Photos: First Look At the Cast of Retro Productions ON THE VERGE
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Retro Productions will put their own unique spin on a revival of Eric Overmyer’s play On the Verge (or the Geography of Yearning), that follows Mary, Alex and Fanny as they travel into the future and discover a world that is beyond anything they could imagine. The epic journey takes them through the jungle, over ice cliffs and right up to an Esso station in 1950’s America where their greatest adventures await - including their first encounter with Cool Whip.
Theater For The New City Sets Memorial For Co-Founder George Bartenieff, September 19
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
On Monday, September 19, Theater For The New City, 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Street), will present a memorial for its co-founder George Bartenieff (January 23, 1933-July 30, 2022) to celebrate his creative years at the theater, 1971-1992.  Reception begins at 7:30 PM and a narrated pictorial, remembrances and performances will start at 8:00 PM.
Video: CBS Mornings Features Mara Jill Herman With The Queens Theatre Senior Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Theater artists and senior citizens were among the hardest hit groups during the pandemic. But one program is bringing the groups together to help each other bounce back. See video of the segment.
Out Of The Box Theatrics & Weathervane Theatre to Present Staged Readings of Three New Plays This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
This fall, Out of the Box Theatrics (2022 Drama Desk nominee for Baby) and Jennifer Campos Productions in association with Weathervane Theatre will present staged readings of three new plays by three exciting new emerging playwrights. Each reading will be available to watch live or streaming.
2022 New York Euripides Summer Festival Will Present Productions of ION and ORESTES
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Viral concerns during pre-production mandated another remote rendering of this year's New York Euripides Summer Festival productions of Ion and Orestes. Governed by Apollo and his instrumental function in both plays, Ion and Orestes are presented in the same double bill.
The Resident Acting Company Announces Fall 2022 Benefit Series at The Players
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the Pearl Theater Company, recently announced their fall lineup for 2022. 
THE SLOWEST WAVE Comes to Triskelion's Muriel Schulman Theater in October
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Triskelion Arts, in collaboration with Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute, presents the World Premiere of The Slowest Wave, a pioneering project combining butoh and neuroscience, on Thursday, October 6 through Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 8pm at Triskelion's Muriel Schulman Theater.
Roaring Epiphany Production Company Presents Reading Of New Play HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS…IN MAY!
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
On August 27th, Roaring Epiphany Production Company will present a staged reading of an all-new work, 'Hugo Saves Christmas...in May!,' written by REPC resident playwright, Steven Hayet, and performed by REPC's Co-Artistic Directors, RJ VerChaud and Jillian Faye Liebman. The reading is being directed by Luci Samp with stage direction by Ashley Waldron.
2nd Annual Virtual Open-Mic To Kickoff Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
On September 17th at 7pm EST, the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival in support of mental health awareness - an ongoing production of Piccione Arts - will kick off its 2022-23 season programming with their 2nd Annual Virtual-Open Mic Night, where all attendees will be welcome to perform after a brief festival introduction.
THE SOPRANOS and THE WANDERER Stars Lead New Play Reading at Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
On September 14th (at 7pm) at the Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street) there will be a reading of “It Fell Off a Truck”, a full-length comedy by veteran PR man Jules Feiler, loosely based on the life of his own father. The piece centers on the relationship between the “tough guy” father (David Proval) his son, (Johnny Tammaro) and the daughter-in-law (Joli Tribuzio). It's a father and son reunion that after 20 years no one would mistake for a happy one.
Peter Pan Sequel PANDEMONIUM is Coming to Theater For The New City This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Theater for the New City and the Dream Up Festival, the biggest summer theater festival in New York City, are presenting Pandemonium, a sequel to Peter Pan in which the characters from the J.M. Barrie land in and navigate the real world.
National Black Theatre Appoints Kamilah Long As The Organization's First Director Of Development
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
The National Black Theatre has announced the appointment of Kamilah Long as the organization's first Director of Development. Ms. Long is an established director, producer, educator, fundraiser, activist, and speaker.
ONE IN A MILLION: A NEW MUSICAL Is Coming To The Riverside Theater This September
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Coming this September to the Riverside Theater, Kevin Davis Productions will present One In A Million: A New Musical! The show runs September 16-25, and tickets are on sale now!
American Renaissance Theater Company to Present Double Header of FASTENED TO THE MOON and LOVE, SEX & REAL ESTATE
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
American Renaissance Theater Company kicks off their 2022-23 season with two new plays presented in rotation, Fastened to The Moon by Linda Kampley directed by Kathleen Swan and Love, Sex and Real Estate by Bill Cosgriff directed by John D. McNally. Performances begin at the Chain Theater (312 W. 36th Street 4th Floor) starting Thursday September 15th and run thru Saturday October 1st.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announce 2022 New Play Award -Winner & Runner-Up
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts have announced Melissa-Kelly Franklin the Winner of the 2022 New Play Award for 'Paradise Lost'. Jordan Shea was named Runner-Up for 'They're Not Listening'.
2022 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
Concord Theatricals has announced the winners of the 2022 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, the nation's premier short play competition. The six plays will be published and available for licensing by Samuel French in the 47th edition of its Off Off Broadway collection.
Turn To Flesh Productions Teams Up With The Hispanic Federation And FUERZAfest For BACK TO YOU
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
NYC-based Theater company Turn to Flesh Productions will start this season with Back to You, a collaboration with the Hispanic Federation and FUERZAfest.
Bare Book Club NYC Reads From Blockbuster Movies
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Bare Book Club NYC is back at City Reliquary for their last show of the season. Bare Book Club is a group of beautiful performers who love to read...naked. That's it. Each month we bring you a rotating cast for this nude literary salon of themed readings for your enjoyment.
dell'Arte Opera Ensemble Announces 2022 Summer Festival, FINDING HOME
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
dell’Arte Opera Ensemble has announced its 2022 summer festival: Finding Home.  The repertory season will include IL RITORNO D’ULISSE IN PATRIA, by Claudio Monteverdi, PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE, by Claude Debussy, and the professional premiere of JUANA, by Carla Lucero and Alicia Gaspar de Alba.  A series of 3 song recitals is included in the festival.
Baryshnikov Arts Center Announces Fall 2022 Season of Dance, Music, and Installation
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
​​​​​​​ Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) has announced the Fall 2022 season of dance, music, and installation presented in BAC's performance spaces, October 17–December 17. All tickets for BAC Presents events are on sale now.

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