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BOWL EP to Present Second and Final Extension at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

The world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, will present its second and final extension at Vineyard Theatre. Learn more here!

BOWL EP Extends at Vineyard Theatre Through Mid June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

The world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan, has been extended for an additional week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: BOWL EP At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

Vineyard Theatre, National Black Theatre, in association with The New Group have shared new production photos ahead of this Sunday’s opening night performance of the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan.

BOWL EP to Launch 'Pay-It-Foward' Ticket Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

Vineyard Theatre and National Black Theatre are launching the “Pay-It-Forward” ticket initiative for the world premiere of Bowl EP. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Top Off-Broadway Shows for May 2025
by Sidney Paterra - May 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of May! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.

Photos: BOWL EP Heads Into Rehearsal At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Check out photos from the first rehearsal for the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan. Bowl EP will begin performances on May 1, 2025 and run through June 8, 2025 at Vineyard Theatre.

Cast Set For BOWL EP at the Vineyard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Vineyard Theatre and The New Group has announced the cast for the world premiere of Bowl EP, written and directed by Nazareth Hassan. Learn more about the show here!

Photos: First Look At the Cast of Nic Adams' NECK DOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

See photos of the cast of Nic Adams’ (Corona Cam Show, Icarus in the L.E.S.) latest play, NECK DOWN.

World Premiere Of NECK DOWN By Nick Adams Comes to the Exponential Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

The Exponential Festival will present the world premiere NECK DOWN by Nic Adams next month in Brooklyn. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets ehre!

NECK DOWN Cast Announced At The Exponential Festival 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

Casting is complete for New York City-based educator, cultural organizer, and theatre-maker Nic Adams' (Corona Cam Show, Icarus in the L.E.S.) latest play, NECK DOWN.

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2023

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - May 8, 2023

The 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. Check out the winners here!

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE, HARMONY & More Nominated for 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

Nominations for the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced! See the full list!

Alana Raquel Bowers, David J Cork, Heather Alicia Simms & More Join 48HOURS IN…HARLEM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

Casting has been announced for the 11th annual 48Hours in…Harlem”. Harlem9, the producing collective responsible for the OBIE Award-Winning “48Hours in…Harlem”, “48Hours in…El Bronx”, “48Hours in…Detroit”, “48Hours in…Dallas,” and “48Hours in…Holy Ground”, is back in person in Harlem after three years away. 

Harlem9 to Return in Person for 11th Annual 48HOURS IN...HARLEM FESTIVAL This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Harlem9 is back in person in Harlem after three years away with 48 Hours... In Harlem. A whirlwind weekend of play creation with emerging and established artists will culminate with two live performances on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

MCC Theater Adds Additional Week for Donja R. Love's SOFT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

MCC Theater announced an additional extension for the World Premiere production of soft by Donja R. Love (one in two) and directed by Whitney White (On Sugarland). Last extended through July 10, soft will now run through July 17, 2022 in the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SOFT, Now Extended at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022

MCC Theater announced today a two-week extension for the World Premiere production of soft by Donja R. Love (one in two). Directed by Whitney White (On Sugarland), soft will now run through July 10, 2022 in the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Check out opening night photos!

MCC Theater's SOFT Will Now Resume Performances on May 28
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

MCC Theater’s production of soft will now resume performances on Saturday, May 28 at 2:30pm. They played one preview performance on Thursday May 12. Opening night is now scheduled for June 9 and the production will run through June 26.

WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE & SOFT Cancel Performances Due to Covid; New Performances Added for WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

MCC Theater announced today that due to breakthrough positive COVID cases in both companies, performances of Which Way to the Stage and soft have been cancelled through Sunday May 15, 2022. 

Complete Cast Announced for MCC Theater's World Premiere of SOFT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022

MCC Theater has announced the complete casting for the World Premiere production of soft by Donja R. Love (one in two). Directed by Whitney White (On Sugarland), soft will begin previews on Thursday May 12, 2022 in the Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 W 52nd Street New York, NY 10019).