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Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!

Review Roundup: INITIATIVE World Premiere Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Go inside the lives of a group of California teens in the Public Theater world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Read the reviews!

INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.

INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!

Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.

SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW Will Close Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

The cult hit Off Broadway show SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw announces closing for Sunday September 28th after a two years Off-Broadway.

Playful Substance Announces Cast of MRS. GARBO Public Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Playful Substance has announced the cast for a public staged reading of MRS. GARBO at South Oxford Space in Brooklyn. Based on recently de-classified MI6 National Archive papers, this comedy-drama is the true story of a woman sidelined in a man's world.

Photos: Stars Align For LILITH IN PISCES At The Flea
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Drops in the Vase will present the World Premiere of LILITH IN PISCES by Kayla Eisenberg. Directed by Stephanie Cox-Connolly, performances run through March 22 at The Flea. See photos from the production.

MRS. GARBO to Have First US Reading at South Oxford Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Playful Substance will present the first stateside performance of Raphael Perahia's Mrs. Garbo at South Oxford Space in Brooklyn. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to attend.

LILITH IN PISCES to Have World Premiere At The Flea in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Drops in the Vase will present the World Premiere of LILITH IN PISCES by Kayla Eisenberg. Directed by Stephanie Cox-Connolly, LILITH IN PISCES runs in March. Learn more!

SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW Kicks Off Its National Tour In LA & San Diego
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW will begin its National Tour at Los Angeles' Hudson Theatres Mainstage. Learn more about the tour here!

SAW THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway and Will Embark on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

SAW The Musical, The Unauthorized Parody of Saw has extended its run Off-Broadway at AMT Theatre (345 West 45th Street) through June 23, 2024. It will also kick off a national tour in LA with a six-week run beginning February 29 at the Hudson Theatres Mainstage.

SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW Opens This Sunday
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

After a wildly successful run in Philadelphia, Cooper Jordan Entertainment is bringing SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw Off–Broadway this fall.

SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW to Premiere in New York in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Get ready to laugh your way through the unauthorized parody of the popular horror franchise, Saw. SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OF SAW is making its New York debut this September at the New York Theater. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining musical that brings a comedic twist to the iconic horror series.

Photos: First Look At BETHUNE: OUR BLACK VELVET ROSE At Theaterlab
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2022

Richarda Abrams new play BETHUNE: Our Black Velvet Rose opened on October 9 at Theaterlab in New York City. The World Premiere is hosted by TLab Shares, produced by RPR Production and runs until October 23. The limited run is directed by Kathleen Brant, music direction by Amina Claudine Myers, co-produced by Peggy Abrams. See photos from the production.

The Episcopal Actors' Guild Welcomes Quicksilver Radio Theater's THE SPECKLED BAND: AN ADVENTURE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, October 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2022

The Episcopal Actors' Guild will welcome to the Guild Hall stage a one-night-only, benefit production from Quicksilver Radio Theater: the award-winning The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes.

BETHUNE: OUR BLACK VELVET ROSE To Have World Premiere At Theaterlab In NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022

TLab Shares hosts RPR Productions in The World Premiere of BETHUNE: Our Black Velvet Rose. The production runs October 7 - 23 with an official opening date of October 9 at Theaterlab in New York City.

Boomerang Theatre Company to Return to Live, In-Person Performances with COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY has announced their triumphant return to live in-person theater with William Shakespeare’s COMEDY OF ERRORS, directed by Scott Ebersold. COMEDY OF ERRORS will play four performances only at The  Tea Room at The Prince George Hotel (15 East 27th Street, NYC).

Summer Theatre of New Canaan Presents Two Week MasterClass/Workshop Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020

Competitive college theatre departments are searching for applicants who are not only strong performers, but well-rounded individuals who are willing to take risks and work well collaborating with others.

Playful Substance to Present TELL ME by Lauren Lindsey White
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020

Playful Substance, presents another production from the company's Writer's Group.