Theatre East to Contribute 100% Of Ticket Proceeds From PROCESSING Performance to Texas Relief Efforts
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
In response to last week's winter storms and subsequent utility failures in Texas, NYC-based theatre company, Theatre East, has elected to contribute all proceeds from this Friday's performance of Processing... to organizations in Texas working to house the most vulnerable. Tickets are available at FiveOhm.tv for a suggested donation of $5-20.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
In response to last week's winter storms and subsequent utility failures in Texas, NYC-based theatre company, Theatre East, has elected to contribute all proceeds from this Friday's performance of Processing... to organizations in Texas working to house the most vulnerable. Tickets are available at FiveOhm.tv for a suggested donation of $5-20.
Actress Marilyn Joan Roberts Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
Marilyn Joan Roberts, actress, and one of the original performers in the Off-Off Broadway theater movement in New York City during the 1960’s, passed away in January.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
Marilyn Joan Roberts, actress, and one of the original performers in the Off-Off Broadway theater movement in New York City during the 1960’s, passed away in January.
Queens Theatre Launches Season Of New American Voices
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
New American Voices (NAV), Queens Theatre's new play development program, will present its 2021 Spring Reading Series consisting of three new virtual productions showcasing writers who represent the rich cultural diversity of the evolving populations of Queens.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
New American Voices (NAV), Queens Theatre's new play development program, will present its 2021 Spring Reading Series consisting of three new virtual productions showcasing writers who represent the rich cultural diversity of the evolving populations of Queens.
VIDEO: The Congress for Jewish Culture Continues International Virtual Yiddish Theater Series with MEGILLAH CYCLE
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
The Congress for Jewish Culture continues its International Virtual Yiddish Theater series with MEGILLAH CYCLE, featuring an all-star international cast, directed and adapted by Mike Burstyn from Itzik Manger’s modernist take on the traditional Purim play.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2021
The Congress for Jewish Culture continues its International Virtual Yiddish Theater series with MEGILLAH CYCLE, featuring an all-star international cast, directed and adapted by Mike Burstyn from Itzik Manger’s modernist take on the traditional Purim play.
VIDEO: The Congress for Jewish Culture's ASCH WEDNESDAY Celebration Now Available for Viewing
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
One week after Ash Wednesday, the Congress for Jewish Culture has posted its special celebration of writer Sholem Asch with their online event titled ASCH WEDNESDAY. Sholem Asch is best known for his play GOD OF VENGEANCE, which he wrote in 1906 and was published in English-language translation in 1918.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
One week after Ash Wednesday, the Congress for Jewish Culture has posted its special celebration of writer Sholem Asch with their online event titled ASCH WEDNESDAY. Sholem Asch is best known for his play GOD OF VENGEANCE, which he wrote in 1906 and was published in English-language translation in 1918.
Rising Sun Performance Company Presents RITES OF SPRING
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Streaming Live exactly one year after theaters have been closed, this virtual play festival will offer eight original plays focused on spring’s renewal, hope, and various traditions. Through Rites of Spring, we continue our exploration of this ever-changing and growing new medium, and expand on how we foster theatrical creativity.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Streaming Live exactly one year after theaters have been closed, this virtual play festival will offer eight original plays focused on spring’s renewal, hope, and various traditions. Through Rites of Spring, we continue our exploration of this ever-changing and growing new medium, and expand on how we foster theatrical creativity.
MY FAVORITE FLOP Discusses FLORA, THE RED MENACE On Latest Episode
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Get ready to 'sing happy' as hosts Bobby Traversa and Kristina Miller-Weston discuss 1965's 'Flora, The Red Menace' on episode four of new Broadway podcast My Favorite Flop! 'Flora, The Red Menace' tells the story of aspiring artist Flora Meszaros and her struggle to balance love, communism, and self-worth during Depression-era NYC.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Get ready to 'sing happy' as hosts Bobby Traversa and Kristina Miller-Weston discuss 1965's 'Flora, The Red Menace' on episode four of new Broadway podcast My Favorite Flop! 'Flora, The Red Menace' tells the story of aspiring artist Flora Meszaros and her struggle to balance love, communism, and self-worth during Depression-era NYC.
Chinese Arts Now & Soho Theatre Present CAN Festival Comedy Night
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
The CAN Festival Comedy Night is one of the annual Festival’s hottest tickets. Live streamed from Soho Theatre this year, it promises a raucous night of comedy, conversation, film clips and best bits from comedians of Chinese heritage. Confirmed names so far are Ken Cheng, Evelyn Mok and Phil Wang.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
The CAN Festival Comedy Night is one of the annual Festival’s hottest tickets. Live streamed from Soho Theatre this year, it promises a raucous night of comedy, conversation, film clips and best bits from comedians of Chinese heritage. Confirmed names so far are Ken Cheng, Evelyn Mok and Phil Wang.
Queens Theatre Presents TURNING IN PLACE: Celebrating The Works Of Women Choreographers In Film During The Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
On International Women's Day - Monday, March 8th, 2021, Queens Theatre will present Turning in Place, a film showcase celebrating the work of emerging female-identifying choreographers. The premiere will take place at 7 PM EST and be immediately followed by a talkback session with the choreographers.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
On International Women's Day - Monday, March 8th, 2021, Queens Theatre will present Turning in Place, a film showcase celebrating the work of emerging female-identifying choreographers. The premiere will take place at 7 PM EST and be immediately followed by a talkback session with the choreographers.
The Riant Theatre and The Triangle Rainbow Theatre Present 1st Annual LGBTQ Short Play Festival Of One-Acts
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Themes include gay life in the '80s to the concept of gender reveal. Registering for a link will allow you to watch all the plays performing in that time slot. None of these plays in the festival have been performed before. So you're getting the first look at some of the most exciting and upcoming cutting edge plays that the festival has to offer.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
Themes include gay life in the '80s to the concept of gender reveal. Registering for a link will allow you to watch all the plays performing in that time slot. None of these plays in the festival have been performed before. So you're getting the first look at some of the most exciting and upcoming cutting edge plays that the festival has to offer.
Theater For The New City To Present The Sixteenth Installment of OPEN 'THO SHUT
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
On Saturday, February 27 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present the sixteenth installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
On Saturday, February 27 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present the sixteenth installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
New Federal Theatre Announces Virtual Reading of WINDOWS by Mfundi Vundla
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
As part of 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Black History Month,' Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre is offering a live streaming virtual reading of 'Widows' by Mfundi Vundla on February 27 at 7:00 PM. The reading will be available on-demand through March 1.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
As part of 'New Federal Theatre Celebrates Black History Month,' Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre is offering a live streaming virtual reading of 'Widows' by Mfundi Vundla on February 27 at 7:00 PM. The reading will be available on-demand through March 1.
RAINBOW REWATCH Podcast By Authentic Podcast Network To Premiere in March
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
From top podcast network 'Authentic', Actor/singer Daniel Kushner & TikTok star Leliana McDermott will be releasing 'Rainbow Rewatch' @rainbowrewatch (TikTik handle) on March 2nd. The new podcast is surrounded by the hosts' analyzations of nostalgic movies and tv shows through a queer lens.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
From top podcast network 'Authentic', Actor/singer Daniel Kushner & TikTok star Leliana McDermott will be releasing 'Rainbow Rewatch' @rainbowrewatch (TikTik handle) on March 2nd. The new podcast is surrounded by the hosts' analyzations of nostalgic movies and tv shows through a queer lens.
Nuyorican Poets Cafe to Stream Ishmael Reed's New Play About Basquiat
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Renowned playwright, poet and satirist Ishmael Reed takes aim at the New York City art world with The Slave Who Loved Caviar, his new play about the life and career of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Renowned playwright, poet and satirist Ishmael Reed takes aim at the New York City art world with The Slave Who Loved Caviar, his new play about the life and career of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The AlphaNYC Presents HOW TO SURVIVE BEING IN A SHAKESPEAREAN PLAY
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Some day it's going to happen: You're going to find yourself on stage, wearing tights, and saying things in iambic pentameter. Face it, you're in a Shakespeare play, and that means it's a pretty good bet you're going to DIE.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Some day it's going to happen: You're going to find yourself on stage, wearing tights, and saying things in iambic pentameter. Face it, you're in a Shakespeare play, and that means it's a pretty good bet you're going to DIE.
New Federal Theatre Virtual Reading Of THE MEETING
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The play, whose premiere was presented by NFT in 1987, is an imaginary encounter between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X in 1965 in a hotel in Harlem. Differing in their philosophies but alike in their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same grave social problems. Both are prepared to die for their beliefs but neither is aware of how soon assassins' bullets await them. The play was televised on American Playhouse in 1989.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The play, whose premiere was presented by NFT in 1987, is an imaginary encounter between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X in 1965 in a hotel in Harlem. Differing in their philosophies but alike in their mutual respect, the two men debate their varying approaches to the same grave social problems. Both are prepared to die for their beliefs but neither is aware of how soon assassins' bullets await them. The play was televised on American Playhouse in 1989.
Van Alen Institute And Urban Design Forum Expand NEIGHBORHOODS NOW
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
New community partners in Chinatown, East Village, and South Bronx collaborate with interdisciplinary experts on pandemic recovery.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
New community partners in Chinatown, East Village, and South Bronx collaborate with interdisciplinary experts on pandemic recovery.
The Cell Premieres THE SIGNAL THROUGH THE NOISE
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will premiere the fourth installment of its ongoing online serial Tolerance Party, with The Signal Through The Noise, available to stream via their website February 26. This installment finds two of our heroes separated in a breakout room, assigned with an unwieldy task.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will premiere the fourth installment of its ongoing online serial Tolerance Party, with The Signal Through The Noise, available to stream via their website February 26. This installment finds two of our heroes separated in a breakout room, assigned with an unwieldy task.
The Outer Loop Theater Experience Announces 13 SUITS: A MOTHER'S MONOLOGUES
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The Outer Loop Theater Experience has announced 13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues, February 26-28th, 2021. The 11-year-old nonprofit theater company, known to its faithful New York followers as 'that innovative arts-for-action group,' have taken their responsibility as artists and citizens to the next level, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The Outer Loop Theater Experience has announced 13 Suits: A Mother's Monologues, February 26-28th, 2021. The 11-year-old nonprofit theater company, known to its faithful New York followers as 'that innovative arts-for-action group,' have taken their responsibility as artists and citizens to the next level, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Yankees Great, Nick Swisher Talks Baseball And Broadway On The BREAK A BAT Podcast
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
It's a SWISHALICIOUS day on Broadway, as the one and only Nick Swisher joins BREAK A BAT for their 71st episode! During a memorable Broadway tenure that spanned 2009-2012, few performers in New York Yankees history are more beloved than Swisher.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
It's a SWISHALICIOUS day on Broadway, as the one and only Nick Swisher joins BREAK A BAT for their 71st episode! During a memorable Broadway tenure that spanned 2009-2012, few performers in New York Yankees history are more beloved than Swisher.
Fresh Fruit Festival Gets FIERCE On The Radio
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
A regional favorite for some time, the play has been turned into a screenplay and is currently in development as a motion picture. In the meantime, playwright/screenwriter Doug DeVita has reworked the piece into a joyous radio-style play
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
A regional favorite for some time, the play has been turned into a screenplay and is currently in development as a motion picture. In the meantime, playwright/screenwriter Doug DeVita has reworked the piece into a joyous radio-style play
Dialogue With Three Chords Continues Their Tenth Season Of Theatre Online With THE APOCALYPSE SURVIVORS CLUB SERIES
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords is continuing their tenth season of indie theatre next week, but online. With in-person events still off the menu, the NYC-based punk rock theatre group will present 'The Apocalypse Survivors Club' virtually.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords is continuing their tenth season of indie theatre next week, but online. With in-person events still off the menu, the NYC-based punk rock theatre group will present 'The Apocalypse Survivors Club' virtually.
Doug DeVita Presents THE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW as Radio Play
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Doug DeVita's witty exploration of homophobia and ageism in the ad world becomes a radio play. Premiering in March. Doug DeVita's fast-paced comedy, The Fierce Urgency of Now, has multiple lives across the country. A regional favorite for some time, the play has been turned into a screenplay and is currently in development as a motion picture.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Doug DeVita's witty exploration of homophobia and ageism in the ad world becomes a radio play. Premiering in March. Doug DeVita's fast-paced comedy, The Fierce Urgency of Now, has multiple lives across the country. A regional favorite for some time, the play has been turned into a screenplay and is currently in development as a motion picture.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents DECEIVERS by William C. deMille
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present its next free 'screened' readings, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: DECEIVERS, William C. DeMille.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present its next free 'screened' readings, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: DECEIVERS, William C. DeMille.
New York Thespians Presents Virtual All-State Performance Of KODACHROME By Adam Szymkowicz
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
New York Thespians is presenting a virtual production of KODACHROME by Adam Szymkowicz as their inaugural All-State Performance. The production will stream on Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20 at 8 PM through BookTixLive.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
New York Thespians is presenting a virtual production of KODACHROME by Adam Szymkowicz as their inaugural All-State Performance. The production will stream on Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20 at 8 PM through BookTixLive.
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