Don Nigro

Photos: Jeremy Gill's FOUR LEGENDS FROM THE SILMARILLION Album Released
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026

Composer Jeremy Gill's orchestral album inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion premiered and recorded by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project led by conductor Gil Rose.

Photos: Jeremy Gill's FOUR LEGENDS FROM THE SILMARILLION Arrives on BMOP/sound
by Rachel Stone - Oct 23, 2026

Composer Jeremy Gill released a one-hour cycle of four symphonic tone poems inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion, commissioned and premiered by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project led by conductor Gil Rose.

Peter Michael Marino's DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT Special Performance at Inwood Art Works Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026

Peter Michael Marino presents a solo show about the creation and collapse of his 2007 West End musical DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, which closed after one month, featuring rare footage from London and Tokyo productions.

IN THE WILDERNESS OF DEMONS, Ukrainian Folk Thriller is Coming to the American Theatre of Actors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors will premiere In the Wilderness of Demons, a Ukrainian Folk Thriller by acclaimed American playwright Don Nigro. Learn more!

The USC Dept. of Theatre and Dance Will Perform a 10 Minute Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The USC Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present the 10 Minute Play Festival, a fun and eclectic evening of short plays, October 24 – November 3 at the Lab Theatre.

Kaley Cuoco, Tom Pelphrey, and More Will Lead LOVE KILLS to Benefit IATSE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

“Love Kills” is a night of One Act plays by Don Nigro.  All proceeds will go to IATSE members and their families who have been negatively affected by the WGA and SAG strikes.

Review: A PROMENADE OF SHORTS 2 at Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - Jan 13, 2023

Red Phoenix has found a winning formula with their Festival of Shorts.

OCCASIONALLY, NOTHING Absurdist Play By Natalie Menna Announced at Theatre for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022

It was inevitable, perhaps, that post-truth politics would seep into 21st century absurdist theater.  One sunny example is 'Occasionally Nothing' by Natalie Menna, which takes us to an upsetting time-to-come when something can become a profound, obvious nothing. 

Theatre 40 Presents New Season Of Virtual Seminars, Beginning January 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2022

The first 2022 session of Theatre 40's popular series of Monday Night Seminars will be conducted on Zoom. Each date of the series will feature the reading of a play by Theatre 40's actors, followed by a Q&A period. The theme of this session is Strange Plays for Strange Days.. The series is moderated by Melanie MacQueen and John Leslie. Each reading will be directed by either Ms. MacQueen or Mr.Leslie.

Playwright Joanna Pickering Inks A Deal With Next Stage Press
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

Pickering, is a British, actress and writer. She began writing for theatre in 2018, at Primitive Grace Theatre Ensemble, with artistic directors Paul Calderon and David Zayas, also co-founding members of New York LAByrinth Theatre. In 2020, Pickering was accepted as a member of The League of Professional Theatre Women, as well as The International Centre of Female Playwrights.

The Adobe Theater Announces Present Two One-acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021

The Adobe Theater has announced its next presentation of two one-acts – a hilarious British comedy and a poignant drama.

OCCASIONALLY NOTHING to be Presented by Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021

It was inevitable, perhaps, that post-truth politics would seep into 21st century absurdist theater. One sunny example is 'Occasionally Nothing' by Natalie Menna, which takes us to an upsetting time-to-come when something can become a profound, obvious nothing. Life becomes the time in between the sometimes which sometimes happen.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 8 - 'B is For Broadway', SIX BY SONDHEIM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the children's book 'B is For Broadway', the sequel to  'A is For Audra', plus the documentary Six By Sondheim, monologue books, the Desert Song cast recording, and more!

Broadway Books: 10 Monologue Books to Help You Hone Your Acting Chops in Quarantine
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2020

Looking to hone your acting chops while stuck inside? Preparing for your next big audition, whenever that may be? We've rounded up 10 monologue books that are sure to fit the bill to help you audition better!

Migdalia Cruz's New Play WHAT IF UNDER THE BED...? To Play at Tada!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2020

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company features new plays including Migdalia Cruz's 'What if Under The Bed...?', Michael Panes' 'Reunion May 13th 3281' plays in March 13th and 14th.

Nylon Fusion Will Present the NYC Premiere Of Michaela Jeffery's THE LISTENING ROOM at The New Ohio
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company will present the New York Premiere of The Listening Room, written by Michaela Jeffery (National Enbridge Playwrights Award recipient; Playwrights Guild of Canada's RBC Emerging Playwright Award finalist). and directed by Ivette Dumeng (Malan American Reconciliation at Royal Family: Jack in the Box/Medusa at Planet Connections) & Lori Kee (Luft Gangster at The Sheen Center) at The New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014), November 30 - December 21. Performances will be on Saturday, November 30 at 8pm, Sunday, December 1 at 8pm, Monday, December 2 at 8pm, Friday,

A Make It Happen Production Presents John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

A Make It Happen Production presents John Patrick Shanley's comic romance Italian American Reconciliation which features veteran actress Lori Triolo and Luciana Carro. Directed by Ivette Dumeng.

FASTER THAN SHADOWS Premieres In August with NYSummerFest
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019

Matthew Ethan Davis, who kept them laughing a month ago with Sleep At Your Own Risk, now scares us with Faster Than Shadows, directed by Ivette Dumeng and featuring Meghan E. Jones, Alfredo Diaz and Bryan James Hamilton; with lighting by Gilbert Pearto and sound by Bryan James Hamilton.

Celebrate The Magic Inside With SOME ENCHANTED EVENINGS At EXIT Stage Left
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2019

Join Christina Augello-EXIT Theatre's founding Artistic Director-on a exploration of three playful one-acts by contemporary playwright, Don Nigro. Take a stroll through the enchanted woods in The Garden, embark on a journey with world-renowned spiritualist Mme. Blavatsky, and hear of sweet love and sweeter revenge in A Discoverie of Witchcraft. An unforgettable evening of mystery, mirth, and a touch of the macabre. Directed by Amanda Ortmayer. The Garden is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

BWW Review: RAVENSCROFT Tickles Irving Audiences
by Jo-Jo Steine - Jan 23, 2019

Ravenscroft will delight anyone looking for a simple, fun way to spend an evening or an afternoon.