Classic Stage Company
Latest News on Classic Stage Company:
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala (Apr 23, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
Video: THE EMPORIUM Cast Gets Ready to Put on Thornton Wilder’s Final Play (Apr 18, 2026)
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala (Apr 23, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
Video: THE EMPORIUM Cast Gets Ready to Put on Thornton Wilder’s Final Play (Apr 18, 2026)
BIO
Classic Stage Company, also known as CSC, is a non-profit Off-Broadway theater company located in New York City. Founded in 1967, the company is dedicated to presenting classic works and new plays that explore the great themes of human existence. Over the years, CSC has become known for its innovative productions and its commitment to nurturing emerging artists.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Play
Classic Stage Company, New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656
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The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Body of Work
Classic Stage Company
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The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Revival
Classic Stage Company, Entertaining Mr. Sloan
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Special Awards
Classic Stage Company
Videos
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala
by Michael Major - 2026-04-23 10:12:26
Video: How Ethan Slater Found the Man Behind the Mime in MARCEL ON THE TRAIN
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-12 14:15:31
Video: Ethan Slater & More Explain What MARCEL ON THE TRAIN Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-01-27 12:17:35
Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-12-03 13:01:00
Video: Ethan Slater Becomes 'Marcel' in MARCEL ON THE TRAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-10 13:42:16
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-27 15:06:12
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 13:34:25
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-24 10:00:20
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-18 10:17:21
VIDEO: Watch 'Shilo' from A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-23 11:32:53
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
Video: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Opening Night - 2022-11-01 08:13:34
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Discusses the 'Intimacy' of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-10-24 11:15:35
VIDEO: Solea Pfeiffer & Joshua Boone Star in Tyler Perry's A JAZZMAN'S BLUES Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-08-23 09:16:09
Photos & Video: First Look at SISTER ACT Starring Nicole Vanessa Ortiz & More at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-03 16:16:39
News
Video: Ariana DeBose Performs Coldplay's 'Fix You' at Lincoln Center's Gala
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2026
Last year, Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Ariana DeBose headlined the Lincoln Center Spring Gala with a special rendition of Coldplay's 'Fix You.' Watch a video of the performance now!
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2026
Last year, Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Ariana DeBose headlined the Lincoln Center Spring Gala with a special rendition of Coldplay's 'Fix You.' Watch a video of the performance now!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Video: THE EMPORIUM Cast Gets Ready to Put on Thornton Wilder’s Final Play
by Luka Vonier - Apr 18, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 18, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: Inside CSC's CLASSICS GONE MAD! Benefit Hosted by Nina West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Classic Stage Company presented their Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event, hosted by Nina West. Classics Gone Mad! featured Tony Award nominee Charl Brown, Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler, and more. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Classic Stage Company presented their Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event, hosted by Nina West. Classics Gone Mad! featured Tony Award nominee Charl Brown, Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler, and more. See photos!
Cast Set For World Premiere of WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET at Northern Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Northern Stage announced casting for the world premiere of WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET by Talene Monahon, featuring Tony winner Will Brill and Martha Burns, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy in White River Junction, VT.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Northern Stage announced casting for the world premiere of WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET by Talene Monahon, featuring Tony winner Will Brill and Martha Burns, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy in White River Junction, VT.
Photos: THE EMPORIUM Cast in Rehearsals for Off-Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Get a first look at the company in rehearsals!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Get a first look at the company in rehearsals!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Apr 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
Claybourne Elder and Sarah Steele Join CLASSICS GONE MAD! Benefit for CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed additional performers for Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event presented by the CSC Associate Board. Hosted by Nina West, Classics Gone Mad! will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater in April.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed additional performers for Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event presented by the CSC Associate Board. Hosted by Nina West, Classics Gone Mad! will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater in April.
The Old Globe to Present the Return of THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
The Old Globe's event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, created and presented by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Globe Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
The Old Globe's event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, created and presented by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Globe Theatre.
Listen: Claybourne Elder Releases Debut Album 'If The Stars Were Mine'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder, is now available in digital and streaming formats. Learn more about the album and listen to it in full here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder, is now available in digital and streaming formats. Learn more about the album and listen to it in full here!
Listen: Claybourne Elder Debuts Track 'I Wanna Be Evil' Ahead of April 3 Album Release
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Claybourne Elder will release his debut album If the Stars Were Mine on Friday, April 3 on Center Stage records. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen of the song “I Wanna Be Evil.' Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Claybourne Elder will release his debut album If the Stars Were Mine on Friday, April 3 on Center Stage records. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen of the song “I Wanna Be Evil.' Listen here!
MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
Titanique Broadway Cast: Meet Every Star at the St. James
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.
Kerry Butler, Charl Brown, Jackie Hoffman and More to Join CLASSICS GONE MAD! Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed the performers for Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event. Hosted by Nina West, Classics Gone Mad! will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Classic Stage Company has revealed the performers for Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event. Hosted by Nina West, Classics Gone Mad! will be held at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater.
James Patrick Nelson to Perform Solo Play LATE ONSET at A.R.T/NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
James Patrick Nelson will perform his solo play Late Onset at ART New York as part of the Re/Venue Festival. The autobiographical work explores identity, health, and personal storytelling through a direct audience engagement format.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026
James Patrick Nelson will perform his solo play Late Onset at ART New York as part of the Re/Venue Festival. The autobiographical work explores identity, health, and personal storytelling through a direct audience engagement format.
Francis Jue, LaChanze, and More Join ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Classic Stage Company been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Entertaining Mr. Sloan and Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has Classic Stage Company won?
Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Entertaining Mr. Sloan, and Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
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