About the Theatre
Ars Nova exists to discover, develop & launch singular theater, music & comedy artists who are in the early stages of their professional careers. Our dynamic slate of programs supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a protective environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova amplifies the voices of a new generation of diverse artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work.
Ars Nova Extends Brandon Kyle Goodman's HEAUX CHURCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2025
Ars Nova has extended the world premiere of HEAUX CHURCH, presented in association with Lena Waithe. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets here....
Ars Nova Unveils 2025-2026 Artists in Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2025
Ars Nova has revealed its inaugural Artists in Residence cohort for the 2025–2026 season. Ars Nova’s Artists in Residence Program is for early-career performing artists of all disciplines to explore a project in house. Learn more!...
Ars Nova Reveals Mac Ingram as Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2025
Ars Nova has announced Mac Ingram as its new Managing Director. He joins incoming Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey as the executive leadership team....
Ars Nova Launches New Artists in Residence Program
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2025
Ars Nova has launched its new Artists in Residence Program. The Artists in Residence Program is an individually tailored, development-based residency for early career performing artists of all disciplines....
Stephanie Hsu, Ana Gasteyer, Michael R. Jackson and More to Join STARS NOVA Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2025
Ars Nova has revealed the Stars Nova Series, three one-night-only benefit performances featuring a selection of the artists that helped shape Ars Nova. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
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Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025
Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
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Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025
Ars Nova has announced that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership....
Ars Nova Unveils Winter 2025 Lineup, ANT Fest Applications, & Update on Spring 2025 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2025
Ars Nova has revealed complete details for performances taking place in January and February along with updates to its Spring 2025 season. Learn more about the upcoming programming....
Past Shows
HORSETALE
8/17
How far would you go to restore the piece of yourself you hold most dear? In Hit the Lights! Theater Co.'s shadow play HORSETALE, a ...
HORSETALE
8/17
How far would you go to restore the piece of yourself you hold most dear? In Hit the Lights! Theater Co.’s shadow play HORSETALE, a ...
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Broadway Magic Hour
Broadway Comedy Club (9/30 - 12/30) | |
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A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Hampton Theatre Company (12/12 - 12/14) | |
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Lobby Hero
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island (1/9 - 1/25)
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Down Once More
Teatro Latea (12/15 - 12/21) | |
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A Marble Christmas Concert: Everlasting Joy, Narrated by Simon Jones
Marble Collegiate Church (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies
Triad Theater (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Dance, Edita, Dance!
The Factory Series @ The Chain Theatre (12/12 - 12/14) OFF-OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE
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Song of Songs (New York)
IATI Theater (12/10 - 12/21)
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NYE Town Social: Deadlocks w/ Melvin Seals and Kanika Moore
The Virginian Lodge (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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CHRISTMAS!CHRISTMAS!CHRISTMAS!
GREEN ROOM 42 (12/19 - 12/21) | |
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Time Travelers: Photographs from the Gayle Greenhill Collection
The Museum of Modern Art (10/31 - 2/16) | |
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Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano
Symphony Space (2/18 - 2/21) | |
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