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Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.

Photos: Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Opens At The Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

CHAIN THEATRE has released photos of the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian’s HUMPTY DUMPTY directed by Ella Jane New.

Cast Set For Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Chaine Theatre will present the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New. Learn more here!

David Rabe to Bring BY THE LOOK OF HER To The 2025 Chain Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Chain Theatre will present the NYC premiere of BY THE LOOK OF HER, written by Tony Award-winner David Rabe. BY THE LOOK OF HER is a family dramedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Cast And Crew Of SIMPATICO Celebrate Opening Night At The Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

CHAIN THEATRE has announced the Off-Broadway return of Sam Shepard’s SIMPATICO, directed by DAVID ZAYAS JR. See photos from opening night.

Photos: Chain Theatre Presents SIMPATICO By Sam Shepard
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

CHAIN THEATRE will present the Off-Broadway return of Sam Shepard’s SIMPATICO, directed by DAVID ZAYAS JR.

David Zayas Jr. to Make Off-Broadway Directorial Debut With Sam Shepard's SIMPATICO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

David Zayas Jr. will make his Off-Broadway directorial debut with Sam Shepard's SIMPATICO. See when and where you can see the production!

Mara Wilson Headlines Benefit Reading of CROSSING TO CHRISTMAS for League of Independent Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

Mara Wilson (Matilda, Welcome to Night Vale, BoJack Horseman, Big Hero 6: The Series) heads a cast of fourteen actors in an online reading of a new 'patriotic' made-for-TV Christmas romance to raise money for the League of Independent Theater this Monday December 21st at 8pm EST.

The Chain Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020

While live theater may be closed, The Chain Theatre has found a way to bring the Holiday Spirit into everyone's homes by producing Miracle on 34th Street, Radio Play! Adapted and directed by Greg Cicchino, Miracle on 34th Street, streams December 18, 19, 20 and 21.

BWW Review: CHASING THE RIVER Opens at Chain Theatre
by Carissa Chesanek - Feb 14, 2020

The off-broadway play Chasing The River recently opened at the Chain Theatre in New York City, bringing with it a robust mix of emotions.

Casting Announced for CHASING THE RIVER At The Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2020

CHAIN THEATRE has announced casting for the world premiere production of Jean Dobie Giebel's CHASING THE RIVER, directed by Ella Jane New.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With The Chain Theatre's World Premiere CHASING THE RIVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020

Chain Theatre presents world premiere production of Jean Dobie Giebel's CHASING THE RIVER, directed by Ella Jane New. CHASING THE RIVER, which was a finalist for the ATHE Excellence in Playwriting Award and has been optioned for TV, will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Friday, February 7 and continue through Saturday, February 29. 

Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab Is Now Accepting Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019

'THE FOLKS AT THE CHAIN THEATRE ARE AMONG THE GREAT UNSUNG HEROES OF CULTURAL NEW YORK.' Richard Price, Clockers, HBO's The Night Of, The Wire. The Chain Theatre in Midtown Manhattan is now accepting submissions for their 2020 Chain Playwriting Lab. Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab continues its commitment to developing new plays by diverse artists and underrepresented voices in the American Theatre. This is a highly collaborative process with a personal, intensive focus on the playwright, your story, and your words.

Photo Flash: Emmy Nominated Keith Huff In Rehearsal For NYC Premiere SIX CORNERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019

NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackmanand Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.

Chain Theatre Presents The New York Premiere of SIX CORNERS by Keith Huff
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019

NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.

SINGIN' ALL NIGHT Premiere Workshop Reading Opens Tomorrow in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017

Following an intense workshop process, the new play Singin' All Night premieres as a staged reading presentation Off-Broadway at Roy Arias, 777 8th Ave (between 47th and 48th St) tomorrow.

Photo: Broadway's Debra Monk Stops by IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017

Tony Award winner Debra Monk attended the current rare revival of David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM Thursday night Off-Broadway. She was accompanied by playwright/actor Michael Rabe (son of Mr. Rabe and Jill Clayburgh), with whom she starred in David Rabe's VISITING EDNA at Steppenwolf last fall.