Rehearsal For Truth Theater Festival Announces The 2021 Edition: Embracing The Inexplicable
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association are pleased to present the 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival as it returns to in-person format.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association are pleased to present the 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival as it returns to in-person format.
Mike Burstyn to Join ITZIK AND THE GOLDEN PEACOCK This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
This Sunday, May 30th at 2 pm, the Congress for Jewish Culture will host ITZIK AND THE GOLDEN PEACOCK, a 120th birthday celebration for renowned Yiddish bard Itzik Manger. This very special virtual event will feature an ensemble of Yiddish luminaries with readings, music and discussion, revealing why Itzik Manger has such an enduring legacy.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
This Sunday, May 30th at 2 pm, the Congress for Jewish Culture will host ITZIK AND THE GOLDEN PEACOCK, a 120th birthday celebration for renowned Yiddish bard Itzik Manger. This very special virtual event will feature an ensemble of Yiddish luminaries with readings, music and discussion, revealing why Itzik Manger has such an enduring legacy.
Full Lineup and Cast Announced for SOUND BITES Extra Bites Second Night
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Theater Now New York, one of the nation’s leading producers of original short form musicals, announced the full lineup and cast for the second night of SOUND BITES Extra Bites, which will stream online Friday, May 28th at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Theater Now New York, one of the nation’s leading producers of original short form musicals, announced the full lineup and cast for the second night of SOUND BITES Extra Bites, which will stream online Friday, May 28th at 7pm.
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre to Present AUDIENCE By Vaclav Havel
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will unveil a new marionette production of 'Audience' by Vaclav Havel, translated and directed by Vit Horejs, June 23 and 29 at 8:00 PM in Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, as part of the 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will unveil a new marionette production of 'Audience' by Vaclav Havel, translated and directed by Vit Horejs, June 23 and 29 at 8:00 PM in Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, as part of the 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Festival.
DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Wins Prestigious 2021 Telly Award
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
DeForest Theatricals, executive producer of the “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” series on Broadway on Demand, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Silver Telly Award for “Online Scripted Web Series”! Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
DeForest Theatricals, executive producer of the “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” series on Broadway on Demand, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Silver Telly Award for “Online Scripted Web Series”! Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.
Over 180 Performances Set for TNC's 26th LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which had to be presented virtually last year, returns May 28-30, 2021 as an indoor and outdoor live audience event with an emphasis on safety.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which had to be presented virtually last year, returns May 28-30, 2021 as an indoor and outdoor live audience event with an emphasis on safety.
IT Awards Returns To Recognize Off-Off Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards, which for the past 17 years has celebrated New York City's independent theatre artists by honoring those who have achieved artistic excellence in the Off-Off Broadway/Indie theatre realm, is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 Honorary Awards.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards, which for the past 17 years has celebrated New York City's independent theatre artists by honoring those who have achieved artistic excellence in the Off-Off Broadway/Indie theatre realm, is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 Honorary Awards.
Lilli Cooper to Narrate Audio Play MANYDOWN
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Manydown, an original play by Sarah Rose Kearns, has been adapted for audio theatre and features exquisitely lush narration by Tony nominee, Lilli Cooper (Tootsie~Broadway, SpongeBob SquarePants~Broadway, Spring Awakening~Off-Broadway, The Wildness~Off-Broadway).
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Manydown, an original play by Sarah Rose Kearns, has been adapted for audio theatre and features exquisitely lush narration by Tony nominee, Lilli Cooper (Tootsie~Broadway, SpongeBob SquarePants~Broadway, Spring Awakening~Off-Broadway, The Wildness~Off-Broadway).
BUTTERFLY EFFECT, a Theatrical Walking Tour in East Village, is Now Being Presented by Nomad Theatrical
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Take a deep dive into the hearts and minds of 6 New York characters as you follow them through one of the coolest, most diverse, and storied neighborhoods in our city, The East Village. Wearing a simple listening device, you'll cover 2 miles in 70 minutes.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Take a deep dive into the hearts and minds of 6 New York characters as you follow them through one of the coolest, most diverse, and storied neighborhoods in our city, The East Village. Wearing a simple listening device, you'll cover 2 miles in 70 minutes.
Green Space Announces June Virtual Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs presented virtually.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs presented virtually.
Queens Theatre THE FLY ON THE WALL Series Continues Saturday, May 29
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Queens Theatre will present the third installment of the Fly On The Wall Series on Saturday, May 29 at 8:00 PM (ET). The series, presented online in tandem with IAMA Theatre Company in Los Angeles, gives audiences the opportunity to follow and participate in the development of a new play, Invisible, by Douglas Lyons, from a blank page to the first draft.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Queens Theatre will present the third installment of the Fly On The Wall Series on Saturday, May 29 at 8:00 PM (ET). The series, presented online in tandem with IAMA Theatre Company in Los Angeles, gives audiences the opportunity to follow and participate in the development of a new play, Invisible, by Douglas Lyons, from a blank page to the first draft.
Design Educators to Join Episode 45 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Episode 45 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable will feature some of the top design educators in the country. The discussion will focus on how they adapted to teaching during the pandemic, what inspired them to become teachers, and why they are passionate about what they do.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Episode 45 of the 4Wall Sunday Roundtable will feature some of the top design educators in the country. The discussion will focus on how they adapted to teaching during the pandemic, what inspired them to become teachers, and why they are passionate about what they do.
Obie Winner Renata Hinrichs Returns to the Stage With Live RANDOM ACTS
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will host RANDOM ACTS, a solo play written and performed by Obie Award winner Renata Hinrichs. Directed by Jessi D. Hill, performances begin May 23 at the cell. Performances will be presented open air for a strictly limited audience.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will host RANDOM ACTS, a solo play written and performed by Obie Award winner Renata Hinrichs. Directed by Jessi D. Hill, performances begin May 23 at the cell. Performances will be presented open air for a strictly limited audience.
New Federal Theatre Announces 2021 Ntozake Shange Readings Series
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set plays by Mustapha Matura, S. Shephard-Massat and Larry Muhammad for the June, 2021 edition of its Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series, which will be held three Tuesdays in June--June 8, 15 and 22-- all in live streamed readings on Zoom.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
Woodie King's New Federal Theatre has set plays by Mustapha Matura, S. Shephard-Massat and Larry Muhammad for the June, 2021 edition of its Annual Ntozake Shange Readings Series, which will be held three Tuesdays in June--June 8, 15 and 22-- all in live streamed readings on Zoom.
Dialogue With Three Chords Concludes Tenth Season Of Indie Theatre Online With A HARD LIFE IS A GIFT FROM THE LORD
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords concludes their tenth season of indie theatre virtually with 'A Hard Life is a Gift From the Lord.' It's the final installment of their ongoing series 'The Apocalypse Survivors Club.' Season ten showcases virtual plays on a monthly schedule, all written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords concludes their tenth season of indie theatre virtually with 'A Hard Life is a Gift From the Lord.' It's the final installment of their ongoing series 'The Apocalypse Survivors Club.' Season ten showcases virtual plays on a monthly schedule, all written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto.
GOD OF CARNAGE to be Presented by West 14th Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
On May 30th and 31st, West 14th will open their fourth virtual production, God of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. The story follows the aftermath of a playground altercation between two eleven-year-old boys, as two sets of Brooklyn parents agree to meet in a civilized manner to discuss the incident.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
On May 30th and 31st, West 14th will open their fourth virtual production, God of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. The story follows the aftermath of a playground altercation between two eleven-year-old boys, as two sets of Brooklyn parents agree to meet in a civilized manner to discuss the incident.
WHORE'S EYE VIEW Reveals The Irreverent History Of Sex Workers
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Whore's Eye View is the one-woman show by Kaytlin Bailey, a nationally touring stand-up comic, notorious old pro, and vocal sex worker rights advocate.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Whore's Eye View is the one-woman show by Kaytlin Bailey, a nationally touring stand-up comic, notorious old pro, and vocal sex worker rights advocate.
New Musical BILLY & THE DREAMERZ to Be Featured on Musical Theatre Radio
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Billy & The Dreamerz, a new original musical with book, music & lyrics by Neil Coombs and co-created by Grace Kosaka, was recently featured on Musical Theatre Radio, where the creators of the show invited listeners into the process of bringing a new musical to life and discussed the challenges and benefits of being a female and AAPI producer, one of the few shows ever to have that distinction.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Billy & The Dreamerz, a new original musical with book, music & lyrics by Neil Coombs and co-created by Grace Kosaka, was recently featured on Musical Theatre Radio, where the creators of the show invited listeners into the process of bringing a new musical to life and discussed the challenges and benefits of being a female and AAPI producer, one of the few shows ever to have that distinction.
Company Of Fools Presents GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Company of Fools returns with another visceral, slice-of-life production to start off its 2021 season. It's not your typical love story: Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse's office in their elementary school; she's got a painful stomach ache, and he's all banged up from a running dive off the roof of the school.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Company of Fools returns with another visceral, slice-of-life production to start off its 2021 season. It's not your typical love story: Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse's office in their elementary school; she's got a painful stomach ache, and he's all banged up from a running dive off the roof of the school.
John Lithgow Reads His Favorite Novel in a Special Recording Released By 92Y
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
John Lithgow is featured in a special, new audio recording released by 92Y: a reading of William Maxwell’s novel, So Long, See You Tomorrow. The novel is Lithgow’s personal favorite, and in the recording, commissioned by 92Y’s Unterberg Poetry Center, the Emmy Award-winner reads it in its entirety.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
John Lithgow is featured in a special, new audio recording released by 92Y: a reading of William Maxwell’s novel, So Long, See You Tomorrow. The novel is Lithgow’s personal favorite, and in the recording, commissioned by 92Y’s Unterberg Poetry Center, the Emmy Award-winner reads it in its entirety.
GatherNYC Announces SPRING 2021 Season At The Morris-Jumel Mansion
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
GatherNYC, the weekly concert series called “a sweet chamber music series” by The New York Times, returns for five Sunday afternoon outdoor concerts at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest surviving house. The series features top NYC talent including singer/songwriter/cellist Laufey, members of the New York Philharmonic and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
GatherNYC, the weekly concert series called “a sweet chamber music series” by The New York Times, returns for five Sunday afternoon outdoor concerts at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest surviving house. The series features top NYC talent including singer/songwriter/cellist Laufey, members of the New York Philharmonic and more.
HERE Presents Janessa Clark's COMMUNION, June 3-19
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
The OBIE-winning HERE will present Janessa Clark's “Communion,” an experimental video art response to the isolation and uncertainty individuals are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
The OBIE-winning HERE will present Janessa Clark's “Communion,” an experimental video art response to the isolation and uncertainty individuals are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Fiasco Theater Presents Live Event as Part of NYC Open Culture Program
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
As a part of the NYC Open Culture program, Fiasco Theater will be taking over a block in Brooklyn for an outdoor, socially distanced group warm up on Saturday, 5/22. Join Fiasco artists, teachers, students and fans for an hour of dance, vocal work, and theater games as we all prepare our bodies, voices, and spirits for the return of live theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
As a part of the NYC Open Culture program, Fiasco Theater will be taking over a block in Brooklyn for an outdoor, socially distanced group warm up on Saturday, 5/22. Join Fiasco artists, teachers, students and fans for an hour of dance, vocal work, and theater games as we all prepare our bodies, voices, and spirits for the return of live theater.
World Premiere of STUFF to be Presented by Astoria Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Astoria Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of Stuff, a radio play by Mrinalini Kamath. Inspired by the 2015 New York Times article 'The Lonely Death of George Bell,' Stuff tells the story of lives that intersect when a man dies alone in his cluttered apartment. Stuff is about living alone in modern times.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Astoria Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of Stuff, a radio play by Mrinalini Kamath. Inspired by the 2015 New York Times article 'The Lonely Death of George Bell,' Stuff tells the story of lives that intersect when a man dies alone in his cluttered apartment. Stuff is about living alone in modern times.
TREE TALES to be Presented by Prospect Theater Company in Riverside Park
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
Prospect Theater Company has announced its first in-person, live arts program of 2021: TREE TALES. This unique event invites audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and interact with original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
Prospect Theater Company has announced its first in-person, live arts program of 2021: TREE TALES. This unique event invites audience members to walk through the Crabapple Grove in Riverside Park guided by an ensemble of artists, and interact with original flash-fiction short stories penned by 15 theater writers.
Videos
 |
Mars
The Chain Theatre (1/27 - 2/1)
DISCOUNT
| |
 |
Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
PHOTOS
| |
 |
Brody Went Missing
Caveat (2/1 - 2/1) COMEDY | |
 |
Empower State of Mind
City Winery NYC (2/2 - 2/2)
PHOTOS
| |
 |
Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (1/1 - 6/30)
VIDEOS
| |
 |
Steve Budd: Oy, What They Said About Love
Don't Tell Mama (1/17 - 1/17)
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
| |
 |
Two Birds And A Bag Of Bones
The LATEA Theater (1/21 - 1/25) OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
PHOTOS
| |
 |
Always Young The Musical
Theater For The New City (1/15 - 2/1) NEW MUSICAL
DISCOUNT
| |
|
The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy
Poster House (9/27 - 2/22) | |
|
Louis Armstrong: A Celebration of the Father of Jazz
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (2/24 - 2/24) | |
|
Dodi & Diana
Capital Repertory Theatre (4/24 - 5/17) | |
|
The Brothers Size
Ujima Theater Company (2/27 - 3/8) | |
|
The Lion King at Minskoff Theatre
Minskoff Theatre (11/5 - 1/30) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Off-Off-Broadway's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Off-Off-Broadway & beyond.
