Annapurna Sriram

Peacock Announces MID-CENTURY Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2022

Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Stephen Lang (Avatar franchise), and Shane West (Gotham) highlight this stylish, intense horror-thriller following a husband and wife's weekend in a mid-century modern vacation rental turned deadly when the husband discovers the owner is a psychopath.

Stephen Schnetzer And Tracy Shayne Star In A CASE OF BLUE Film
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2021

From Scott Rosenfelt, the Executive Producer of Home Alone and Student Academy Award Winner Dana H Glazer: A Case of Blue: A Feature Film About Love, Longing and Redemption.

The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival! The #RGIFF is back to deliver some of 2020's most exciting indie cinema in a new virtual format. From January 27th to January 31st enjoy over 80 films and 20 hours of content ranging from dramas, comedies, student films, music videos, international flicks and more.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, October 28- with Rafeal Casal, Adrienne Warren, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2020

Today (October 28) in live streaming: Rafeal Casal and Adrienne Warren visit Backstage Live, A Very Brady Musical, and so much more!

The New Group Off Stage Continues REUNION READING SERIES With Events Featuring Matthew Broderick, Melissa Errico & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

The New Group is continuing its Reunion Reading Series of iconic plays from the company's first 25 years with two plays by Wallace Shawn, featuring the original casts from The New Group's acclaimed productions. Each reading, broadcast live and streaming on demand, benefits The New Group and other local initiatives and organizations.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, July 30- with Keala Settle, Jessie Mueller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2020

Today (July 30) in live streaming: The New Group presents The Spoils, The Muny 2020 Summer Variety Hour is back, and so much more!

The New Group Off Stage Presents Benefit Reunion Readings Featuring Edie Falco, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Zegen and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2020

The New Group Off Stage will present a Reunion Reading Series featuring original casts of iconic plays from the company's first 25 years.

Photo Coverage: The New Group Celebrates Opening Night of BOB & CAROL & TED & ALICE
by Mati Ficara - Feb 5, 2020

Just last night, The New Group celebrated opening night of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, a world premiere production arriving as part of the company's 25th Anniversary Season. Originally slated through March 15, this production is now set to play a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 22.

AMERICAN FABLES Begins Previews At HERE October 10
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019

HERE will host the World Premiere of AMERICAN FABLES, an evening of short one-act plays by Eric Fallen. Developed at Naked Angel's Tuesdays@9 and directed by Clark Morgan, previews begin October 10 at HERE with opening set for October 13.

Photo Flash: WHIRLWIND Celebrates Opening Night at The Wild Project
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2019

Jordan Jaffe along with Rebecca Crigler officially opened the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind on January 28, following previews that began January 23.

Photo Flash: Clean Energy Gets Dirty In WHIRLWIND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2019

Executive producer and playwright Jordan Jaffe, along with co-producer Rebecca Crigler (Mike Birbiglia's The New One, Chris Gethard: Career Suicide), are pleased to announce the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind. The second entry in the playwright's 'Energy' series (following up the world premiere production of Crude), concerning the dirty dealings and messy relationships at a clean energy wind farm, Whirlwind begins previews at The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd St., between Ave. A and Ave. B) on January 23 toward an opening on January 28, with a limited engagement scheduled through February 10. Tickets, priced at $25, are available at www.WhirlwindPlay.com.

Annapurna Sriram Leads New Eco-Comedy WHIRLWIND
by Julie Musbach - Dec 28, 2018

Executive producer and playwright Jordan Jaffe, along with co-producer Rebecca Crigler (Mike Birbiglia's The New One, Chris Gethard: Career Suicide), announce the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Comes To Prime Video and iTunes Next Month
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 20, 2018

Written, directed, and produced by NYC filmmaker Stefanie Sparks, In Case of Emergency is a new comedy coming to Prime Video and iTunes July 23.

The Intercept Releases EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE A Three-part Audio Play By Wallace Shawn
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018

The Intercept, in collaboration with Topic Studios, is proud to present "Evening at the Talk House," a darkly comic audio play by award-winning actor and playwright Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, My Dinner with Andre) about the insidious dangers of an authoritarian society.

The New Group Announces Full Cast & Creative Team For PEACE FOR MAY FRANCES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2018

The New Group has announced full casting and creative team for Lily Thorne's Peace for Mary Frances, with Heather Burns, Johanna Day, Natalie Gold, Mia Katigbak, Paul Lazar, Brian Miskell, Melle Powers and J. Smith-Cameron joining, as previously announced, Lois Smith in this world premiere production directed by Lila Neugebauer.

The New Group Announces Final Extension of GOOD FOR OTTO
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2018

The New Group has announced a second extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto, which will now play its final performance on Sunday, April 15.  Due to demand, the company previously announced a one week extension through April 8.

JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA Extends Through April 1, Matt McGrath Takes Over Lead Role
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a three-week extension for Jerry Springer - The Opera, with Matt McGrath appearing as Jerry Springer beginning March 13.  Terrence Mann, currently appearing in the role of Jerry Springer, plays his final performance March 11 due to an existing commitment beyond that date.

GOOD FOR OTTO Extends Through April 8
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a one-week extension for the New York premiere production of David Rabe's Good for Otto. Previews begin tonight, February 20, in advance of an Official Opening Night on Thursday, March 8. Originally set to play a limited Off-Broadway engagement through April 1, this production now plays through Sunday, April 8 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).

Rhea Perlman Joins the New Group's Production of David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO
by Julie Musbach - Jan 26, 2018

The New Group has announced that Rhea Perlman will join F. Murray Abraham, Kate Buddeke, Laura Esterman, Nancy Giles, Lily Gladstone, Ed Harris, Charlotte Hope, Mark Linn-Baker, Amy Madigan, Rileigh McDonald, Kenny Mellman, Maulik Pancholy and Michael Rabe in the New York premiere of David Rabe's Good for Otto. Rhea Perlman will appear in the role of Nora, as Rosie O'Donnell, previously announced, is unable to appear due to illness. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement February 20 - April 1, with Opening Night on Thursday, March 8 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street).

Full Casting Has Been Announced for The New Group's GOOD FOR OTTO, Featuring Rosie O'Donnell and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2018

The New Group has announced full casting and creative team for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with Kate Buddeke, Laura Esterman, Nancy Giles, Lily Gladstone, Charlotte Hope, Mark Linn-Baker, Kenny Mellman and Maulik Pancholy joining, as previously announced, F. Murray Abraham, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott.