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METRA Audio Drama Series Releases Full Nine-Episode Season Led By Jeannette Bayardelle
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

A new audio drama adaptation of Metra is now available from creators Emily and Ned Hartford. The nine-episode limited series features a Broadway and NYC theatre cast led by Tony-nominee Jeannette Bayardelle.

Jeannette Bayardelle, Fred Inkley & More Star in METRA Audio Drama
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025

New York theatremakers Ned and Emily Hartford have expanded their climate justice musical into an audio drama series, now live on all podcast platforms.

Ars Nova Extends Brandon Kyle Goodman's HEAUX CHURCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 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.

Photos: HEAUX CHURCH World Premiere at Ars Nova
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Ars Nova has released first-look photos from the world premiere production of HEAUX CHURCH, the new Off-Broadway work written and performed by Brandon Kyle Goodman.

HEAUX CHURCH by Brandon Kyle Goodman to Premiere Off-Broadway in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Ars Nova will kick-off its 2025-2026 season with the world premiere of HEAUX CHURCH, presented in association with Lena Waithe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: THE NATIONAL PASTIME Playwright Rogelo Martinez Discusses World Premiere at Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

Syracuse Stage will conclude its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere production of “The National Pastime,” a provocative psychological thriller about state secrets, sonic weaponry, stolen baseball signs and the father and son relationship in the middle of it all. Watch a video interview with the playwright.

THE NATIONAL PASTIME World Premiere to Conclude Syracuse Stage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Syracuse Stage will conclude its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere production of “The National Pastime,” a provocative psychological thriller about state secrets, sonic weaponry, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE BAD IN EACH OTHER At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Alexander Perez’s new play The Bad in Each Other opened last week at The Tank in NYC. The New York City Premiere runs until August 3 and is directed by Paula Ali. See photos from the production.

Photos: First Look At THE BAD IN EACH OTHER at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Alexander Perez’s new play, The Bad in Each Other opens tonight at The Tank in midtown Manhattan. See photos!

Alexander Perez's New Play THE BAD IN EACH OTHER Will Have NYC Premiere at The Tank
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Alexander Perez's new two hander The Bad in Each Other is slated to have its New York City Premiere at The Tank in midtown Manhattan this summer.

Tickets Now Available For BEDLAM'S DO MORE: NEW PLAY SERIES
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

Bedlam's DO MORE: NEW PLAYS readings series returns for its third year with five thrilling new plays. All performances will take place at Houghton Hall Arts, 22 East 30th Street.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE COTILLION World Premiere at A.R.T./New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company will present The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of The Renaissance Hotel written and directed by Colette Robert.

New Performance Dates Announced For METRA: A Climate Revolution Play With Songs at Abrons Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022

Flux Theatre Ensemble announces a new performance schedule for their World Premiere of Metra: A Climate Revolution Play with Songs, a speculative mytho-musical drama written by Emily and Ned Hartford with songs by Ned Hartford, directed by Emily Hartford. The show, which was previously announced to run October 28-November 18, will now run October 28-November 12 at the Abrons Arts Center.

Casting Announced For Flux Theatre Ensemble's METRA: A Climate Revolution Play With Songs at Abrons Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Flux Theatre Ensemble will present the World Premiere of Metra: A Climate Revolution Play with Songs, a speculative mytho-musical drama written by Emily and Ned Hartford with songs by Ned Hartford, directed by Emily Hartford.

New York City Children's Theater To Premiere Maya Angelou's I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022

The first-ever stage adaptation of Maya Angelou's game-changing autobiography for young audiences, I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, will have its world-premiere Off-Broadway as New York City Children's Theater concludes its 25th season.

The Hess Collective Presents SPOILED: The Film Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2021

SPOILED: The Film Project, created by The Hess Collective, unearths the roots of global gender-based violence from the male point of view but is performed by an ensemble of women.

The Hess Collective Will Return to La MaMa in March with SPOILED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2020

The Hess Collective (www.thehesscollective.com), led by Elizabeth Hess, creates interdisciplinary works that address issues of social and global urgency. The troupe returns to La MaMa March 19 to 29 with 'SPOILED,' an original work of physical theater. Three diverse female performers enact stories based on real events of violence against women that are written from the male point of view. The piece is conceived and directed by Elizabeth Hess and sponsored by UN Women USA.

The Hess Collective Returns to La MaMa With SPOILED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

The Hess Collective (www.thehesscollective.com), led by Elizabeth Hess, creates interdisciplinary works that address issues of social and global urgency. The troupe returns to La MaMa March 19 to 29 with 'SPOILED,' an original work of physical theater. Three diverse female performers enact stories based on real events of violence against women that are written from the male point of view. The piece is conceived and directed by Elizabeth Hess and sponsored by UN Women USA.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE SPORTING LIFE OF ICARUS JONES at THE DROWNING GIRLS at DirectorFest
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2020

The Drama League presents DirectorFest, the only festival in the United States dedicated to the art of contemporary stage directing. The festival series that began January 10, 2020 continues with an evening of short plays probing the complexity of relationships with The Sporting Life of Icarus Jones by Marcus Gardley, directed by Chika Ike, and The Drowning Girls by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, and Daniela Vlaskalic, directed by Rebecca Marzalek-Kelly. The limited engagement began January 24, 2020 for three performances through January 25, 2020 at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street). Tickets are priced at $45 Premium Seating | $25 General Seating | $20 Drama League/SDC/AEA/DG Members.

The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Will Continue with THE SPORTING LIFE OF ICARUS JONES and THE DROWNING GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020

The Drama League (Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Director Bevin Ross) will present the 36th annual *DirectorFest, the only festival in the United States dedicated to the art of contemporary stage directing.