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A HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR Comes to Pangea This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Pangea presents A HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR, the Ultimate Family Conflict. The production is conceived and performed by John Fisher, directed by Jerry Metzker and John Fisher, with lighting by Jon Belcher.
Cast Announced for SCAR TISSUE at the Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2021
Announced today is the world premiere of Scar Tissue, a bold new play by Victoria Fragnito, who makes her NYC playwrighting debut. Featuring direction by Jenn Susi and music by Kristin Sgarro, Scar Tissue is set to premiere on the Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street) with performances beginning Thursday, January 13, and set to run through Sunday, January 30, 2022.
Shane Gillis, Tracy Morgan, Ryan Davis, Donnell Rawlings and More Will Come to Carolines on Broadway in January
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2021
The events include 'Shane Gillis: Live in Austin,' January 6 - 8, Tracy Morgan: 'Working It Out,' from TBS's The Last OG, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, January 13 - 15; Ryan Davis, from BET+'s Black in the Day, January 19 - 21; and Donnell Rawlings, 'Ashy Larry' from Chappelle's Show, January 27 - 30.
Fundraiser and Comedy Show Announced For No Kid Hungry
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2021
Join in on Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 8pm for a virtual fundraiser and improvised comedy show with 100% of funds benefitting No Kid Hungry. Every dollar, according to the charity, helps feed up to ten meals to hungry children around the world. Suggested donation is $20 but as little as $1 is appreciated and gains access to the show.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, OY! HANUKKAH, MERRY KWANZAA Now Virtual
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2021
Theater for the New City and Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre converted their production of  'A Christmas Carol, Oy! Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa' from live performances to virtual (online) only. The production has been extended an additional week, now playing through January 9 instead of January 2.
Des Bishop and David Gilna to Premiere New Shows at The New York Irish Center
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2021
The New York Irish Center is presenting two highly anticipated US theatre premieres in early January – Des Bishop’s new comedy show “Mia Mamma” on Sat Jan 8 at 7pm, and David Gilna’s comic solo play “A Bolt from D’Blue” on Sat Jan 15 at 7pm.  Both are part of the 14th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival running through January 31.
Theater for the New City to Present World Premiere of I JUST WANT TO TELL SOMEBODY
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Smokey Stevens, one of Broadway's great musical comedy performers, has adapted his autobiographical novel, 'I Just Want to Tell Somebody: The Autobiography of Ronald Smokey Stevens,' into a one-man, two character theater production.
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Announces Three New Women Leaders
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Hedgepig has announced three new dynamic women leaders in the roles of Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Director of Production. Mary Candler (she/her), founding Artistic Director explains, 'Shifting from a founder-led company to a three-leader model emulates our commitment to ensemble and follows our values of flattening hierarchy.
Cast Announced for SHE'S GOT HARLEM ON HER MIND at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will revive three plays of influential Harlem Renaissance writer Eulalie Spence in an evening directed by Timothy Johnson: SHE'S GOT HARLEM ON HER MIND, playing a limited run from February 3 through 27, 2022, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street.
The Bad Kids Production Company Launches With its Year-End Preview Party For HOW TO REPAIR A MECHANICAL HEART
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
The newly launched production company, focused on shifting the way theatre is developed, The Bad Kids (“a new way to Broadway”), will present a year-end listening party of the concept album for the new musical, HOW TO REPAIR A MECHANICAL HEART, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 8 PM.
Hybrid Production For THE SLAVE WHO LOVED CAVIAR By Ishmael Reed Announced at Theatre for the New City
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
To reach the widest possible audience, Theater for the New City will offer the entire run of Ishmael Reed's new play, 'The Slave Who Loved Caviar,' for both live audiences and online viewing.  Each performance will be performed and streamed live from TNC's Johnson Theater.  See schedule below.
TNC Presents New Yiddish Rep In DI FROYEN" (THE WOMEN) This January
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan.  The play is a one-act drama of an abused Orthodox Jewish wife who is being kept from her children.
Ryan Raftery's THE TRIAL OF ANDY WARHOL Comes to Joe's Pub in February; Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Inspired by the classic film 'It’s A Wonderful Life', Raftery’s latest piece is an irreverent social commentary on modern society as we all feverishly chase our very own 'fifteen minutes of fame.' Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!
Moxie Arts NY Announces Fifth Season: The Moxie Incubator
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Following in the footsteps of The Moxie Commission, which was curated and streamed in the first half of 2021, The Moxie Incubator will feature three playwrights, three directors, and six line producers who will work together in a rotating cohort over the course of 8 months to develop and present three world-premier plays!
Complete Line-Up Announced for the Apollo & WNYC's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
WNYC and The Apollo will present WNYC's 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, 'MLK – Activism and the Arts,' as part of the Apollo's Uptown Hall series, on Sunday, January 9 at 3pm.
WM. & JAS. - A GHOST STORY Premieres At Theater For The New City
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2021
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY in the East Village presents 'Wm & Jas - A Ghost Story' by Gina Russell Tracy in their historic Off-Off-Broadway Cino Theater, featuring Sean A. Buckley as William Gillette and Stephen Goodin playing James O'Neill in this story of two legendary men of the Gilded Age Theatre striving to obtain what the other one has.
SUGAR RAY Will Premiere at the Gene Frankel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2021
On January 6 to 23, The new play Sugar Ray will have its theatrical premiere January 6 to 23, 2022 at Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, presented by 24 Bond Arts Center in association with Faith Steps Productions and performed by AUDELCO-winner Reginald L. Wilson. The theater's playing area will be transformed into a boxing ring for the production.
AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC Plays to Sold-Out Audiences
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The Australian Theatre Festival is an annual celebration of Australian stories and artists in New York City that included three staged readings of Australian plays, including the 2020 New Play Award Winner, The Tiniest Thing by Richard Jordan, a cabaret at The Green Room 42, an industry panel and a community networking event.
Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Will Be In-person In New York And Online
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The 14th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the world’s only theatre festival devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, will introduce a new hybrid of digital and in-person formats that amplifies the Festival’s trans-Atlantic identity.
Minton's Cabaret Presents: THE SOUNDS OF SCOTT JOINER, Featuring Jessica Fishenfeld & More!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
Minton's Cabaret presents THE SOUNDS OF SCOTT JOINER, featuring Jessica Fishenfeld & more! The concert will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 7pm & 9pm.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE GHOSTS ALL AROUND YOU Opening At MSTDA
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
What do Charles Dickens, Nelly Bly, Scrooge, Oliver Twist and the people of Roosevelt Island all have in common? They will all be appearing live this holiday season on Roosevelt Island! The ghosts of Roosevelt Island will be coming to life to tell a tale in which worlds are interwoven in a gripping and meaningful story of equality, human connection and compassion, just in time for the season of giving! 
Kathy Sledge Of Sister Sledge And Kristen Gabrielle Holiday Talk Show To New York
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
It's beginning to look a lot like.. Family! Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge (We Are Family) and her daughter Kristen Gabrielle will bring their virtual variety talk show, We Are Family live in New York City on Saturday, December 18, at 2:00 p.m. at the Triad Theater located on 158 West 72nd Street in New York City.
The 92nd Street Y Presents Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The 92nd Street Y, one of New York's leading cultural venues, presents Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih as part of its Spring Classical Concert Season on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM. Concerts are for fully vaccinated audiences.
LITTLE CHRISTMAS MIRACLES Opens at NYC's Actors Temple Theatre
by Carissa Chesanek - December 15, 2021
Little Christmas Miracles recently opened at Actors Temple Theatre in New York City for the holiday season.
Isle Of Shoals Productions Announces Start To 27th Season And Names Justy Kosek New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Isle of Shoals will be mounting its first in-person production since March of 2020. This announcement comes alongside new leadership for the company. Bryan Williams, former AD and IOS co-founder, will step into the role of Managing Director- continuing to work closely with the company while producing new content.

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