AMT Theater To Present World Premiere Of THE PAPARAZZI In March
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
AMT Theater will premiere The Paparazzi, a new musical with music and lyrics by Al Tapper and a book by Tony Sportiello. The production follows the story of a young journalist drawn into the world of tabloid media and celebrity culture.
Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL At HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024
The World Premiere of Oud Player on the Tel written by Tom Block opened last week at HERE Arts Center in SoHo. The play is directed by Jesica Garrou with an original score written and performed live on the oud by Rachid Halihal. See photos of the production.
Photos: OUD PLAYER ON THE TEL at HERE Arts Center in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024
Oud Player on the Tel was written by Tom Block who has been a leading figure in Jewish-Muslim peace-building and forensic history for over 30 years. The World Premiere production runs November 8 – 24. Get a first look at photos from the production.
AMT Opens New Theater With AN UNBALANCED MIND
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022
New York City's newest Off-Broadway theatre presents its first full production, An Unbalanced Mind opening July 24. An Unbalanced Mind is a musical revue exploring the original music of Al Tapper, ranging from pastiche-style songs from the Golden Era of musicals, soaring pop ballads, and toe-tapping dance numbers.
AN UNBALANCED MIND Opens New Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
AMT announces that the first show they will be producing in their historic new Off Broadway theater will be An Unbalanced Mind, a musical revue by Al Tapper. The state of the art facility located at 354 West 45th Street will be home to new shows, children's theater, cabaret, rentals and more.
New American Drama DUCK Opens October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews began October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
Photo Flash: New American Drama DUCK Begins Previews
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews began October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
DUCK Begins Performances Tonight, Opens October 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews begin October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
World Premiere Drama DUCK Announces Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews begin October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
Photo Flash: First Look at FIRE IN A DARK HOUSE at Whitefire Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2018
The Whitefire Theatre and Slowly I Turned Productions presents the world premiere drama FIRE IN A DARK HOUSE, about two star-crossed young lovers, their families and community, all thrown into turmoil as anti-immigrant fervor against German-Americans sweeps the nation and their Midwest town during World War I. The play, created by Mona Z. Smith and Traci Mariano, runs Thursdays at 8:00 pm, now throughNovember 15, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.
FIRE IN A DARK HOUSE To Premiere At Whitefire Theatre September 13
by Julie Musbach - Sep 7, 2018
The Whitefire Theatre and Slowly I Turned Productions present a world premiere drama FIRE IN A DARK HOUSE, about two star-crossed young lovers, their families and community, all thrown into turmoil as anti-immigrant fervor against German-Americans sweeps the nation and their Midwest town during World War I. The play, created by Mona Z. Smith and Traci Mariano, runs Thursdays at 8:00 pm, September 13 - November 15, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.
Dramahound Productions and Open Source Gallery Announce THE IKARUS PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2017
Dramahound Productions and Open Source Gallery are pleased to announce the world premiere of a one-act play by Anne Phelan, The Ikarus Play. It will be performed Sunday, August 6th at 6 and 7 pm, and Monday, August 7th at 7 and 8 pm at Open Source Gallery, 306 17th Street (near Sixth Avenue), Park Slope. Admission is free.
NATIONAL PASTIME Begins Off-Broadway Performances Tonight, 8/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2012
With baseball season in full swing, NATIONAL PASTIME, a new screwball musical comedy, makes its New York debut, beginning performances Off-Broadway tonight, August 8, 2012 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons in Manhattan (416 West 42nd Street).
NATIONAL PASTIME Begins Off-Broadway, 8/8
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 18, 2012
With baseball season in full swing, NATIONAL PASTIME, a new screwball musical comedy, will make its New York debut, beginning performances Off-Broadway on August 8, 2012 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons in Manhattan (416 West 42nd Street).
NATIONAL PASTIME Begins Off-Broadway Performances, 8/8
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 10, 2012
With baseball season in full swing, NATIONAL PASTIME, a new screwball musical comedy, will make its New York debut, beginning performances Off-Broadway on August 8, 2012 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons in Manhattan (416 West 42nd Street).