Caitlyn FitzGerald

In 2024, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting celebrates its 75th Anniversary, commemorating a legacy of inspiring generations of actors dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence and uplifting humanity.

A couple of things intrigued me about HalfMad Theatre's entry into this year's Capital Fringe. First off, the name Trey Parker was attached to it. After all, he created the totally non-politically correct TV show South Park and the mega- hit Broadway musical The Book of Mormon so it seemed interesting that a company would present the piece that started Parker on his meteoric rise to fame while in college. Second, the show is primarily performed with puppets with a few human characters. That just seemed like my kind of show. The show is the wonderful and slightly off-color extravaganza, Trey Parker's Cannibal the Musical!

Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton and Matt Olin, producers), fresh from presenting the critically acclaimed musical THE PEOPLE vs. MONA, presents the World Premiere of the new play THE OPTIMIST, by Jason Chimonides and directed by acclaimed director Jace Alexander. Previews of THE OPTIMIST begin March 20 prior to an official press opening of March 26 at the Abingdon Theater (312 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.