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Breaking the Binary Theatre Reveals Additional Programming for 4th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed programming for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the programming here!

THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play to be Presented at New York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

New York Theatre Company will present THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play, the world’s first silent disco play, with two exclusive industry presentations in September. Learn more and see how to attend.

Video: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Alum Plasma Starring in New NYC Drag Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

Plasma, the drag performer known for appearing in Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race, is now starring in a new series from Michael Witkes. Watch the new sizzle reel for the show!

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

New Play About James Baldwin Receives Industry Presentation at City Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Baldwin et Lucien, a powerful new play by R. Jahan will stage two industry presentations at New York City Center’s Harkness Studio next month. Learn more here!

Theatre Producers of Color Reveals 2024 Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Theatre Producers of Color has revealed their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101'. Learn about the new cohort and the program!

N'yomi Stewart Named as Directing Fellow for CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Black Theatre Coalition has revealed its support for N'yomi Stewart as the directing fellow on CATS: 'The Jellicle Ball,' a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic dance musical. Learn more.

PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN CD Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

The original cast recording of The York Theatre Company's 2022 world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy, with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), is out now.

Review Roundup: PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN at York Theatre Company
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022

Read all the reviews for the The York Theatre Company  world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg, and music by Stephen Weiner.

Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 8, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy. Find out more about the production, cast and creative team plus how to get tickets.

Photos: First Look at PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022

Production photos for The York Theatre Company world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy, with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner (York’s Cheek to Cheek, Desperate Measures) and vocal arrangements by David Hancock Turner, Steve Delehanty, and Stephen Weiner. 

The York Theatre Company's World Premiere of PENELOPE Resumes Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022

Performances for Penelope resume TOMORROW, Saturday afternoon, April 2 at 2:30PM. The limited engagement will continue through Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2022 at 2:30PM at The York’s temporary home, The Theatre at St. Jeans (150 East 76th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues). Opening Night is Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at 7:00PM.

The York Theatre Company Postpones Performances of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

The York Theatre Company, out of an abundance of caution and safety due to a recent COVID outbreak, has POSTPONED performances of the world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written.

World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love).

Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s  Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby.

The Green Room to Present TURNER RILEY: BEYOND THE BINARY
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 7, 2021

Pulling mostly from typically cis-male roles in musical theatre, Beyond the Binary promises to provide unequivocal proof that trans actors belong on stage, and that we should step aside to make room for them.

Sharon D. Clarke, Noma Dumezweni, Norm Lewis And More Join TURN UP Fundraising Event For Black Lives Matter
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2020

Theatrical superstars Sharon D. Clarke, Noma Dumezweni, Clive Rowe, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Johnnie Fiore, Brenda Edwards, Zaris-Angel Hator, Rachel Adedeji, Aisha Jawando, Norm Lewis, Brittney Johnson, Brandi Chavonne Massey, and Joe Aaron Reid and more join the lineup for Turn Up, a live stream event supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Michael Hull and Dylan Bustamante Celebrate 100 Shows of THE 5:30 QUARANTINI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2020

Michael Hull and Dylan Bustamante host The 5:30 Quarantini, welcoming Broadway's most talented quarantined bartenders to share their favorite drinks and test their pub quiz knowledge. The 5:30 Quarantini celebrates its 100th episode on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

Photo Flash: Theatre Couples Teamed Up For A BROADWAY VALENTINE'S DAY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2020

Romance was in the air at Feinstein's/54 Below this past Friday, February 14th on Valentine's Day! A Broadway Valentine's Day featured some of the theatre's favorite lovebirds for an evening of heartfelt and hilarious stories coupled with some of Broadway's greatest love songs.