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TROPHY BOYS Extends for a Final Time at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

MCC Theater will present a final, one-week extension of the US Premiere of Trophy Boys by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by 2024 Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: TROPHY BOYS Opens at MCC Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

The US Premiere of Trophy Boys by Emmanuelle Mattana and celebrated its official opening night at MCC Theater. Read reviews for the production, directed by 2024 Tony Award-winner and 2025 Tony Award-nominee Danya Taymor.

TROPHY BOYS to Present Two-Week Extension at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

The US Premiere of Trophy Boys by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by 2024 Tony Award-winner and 2025 Tony Award-nominee Danya Taymor has received a two-week extension at MCC Theater.

Review Roundup: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2025

Second Stage Theater is now presenting this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, directed by Jess McLeod. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play below...

Photos: ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Written by bold new talent D.A. Mindell and helmed by director Jess McLeod, ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME is now playing Off Broadway. Get a first look at photos here! 

Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.

See David Burtka, Marilyn Maye & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Burtka and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, Wren Rivera & More Will Lead Inaugural Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

The inaugural PRISM Festival of New Queer Musicals will feature Broadway performers and popstars such as Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, and Wren Rivera. The festival runs June 22-29, 2024, at Judson Memorial Church.

Photos: Inside HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Reunion Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

See photos from How to Dance in Ohio's reunion concert!

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO is Headed to the UK
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

It was announced last night, at the How to Dance in Ohio original cast reunion concert, that the musical is headed to the UK! Producer Ben Holtzman took to the stage to make the announcement in front of an excited audience.

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Now Available to View at The Theatre On Film and Tape Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio is now available and free to view by anyone with a library card at the Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!

TRANS VOICES CABARET to Play Annual Pride Show at Caveat in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

Trans Voices Cabaret, NYC's premier cabaret featuring transgender and nonbinary seasoned performers and rising stars in the musical theater community, will return to Caveat in Manhattan on Saturday, June 22nd at 9:30pm for their annual Pride Show.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

See photos from opening night of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

SNOOZEFEST, A SONG CYCLE ABOUT SLEEP Comes To 54 Below This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

54 BELOW will present Snoozefest: A Song Cycle on April 19th, 2024 at 9:30pm. Snoozefest, a collaboration between eight emerging writers/writing teams, debuts with a cast featuring How to Dance in Ohio's Desmond Luis Edwards, Imani Russell, Conor Tague, and Ashley Wool, as well as A Beautiful Noise's Kalonjee Gallimore, Our Town's Nimene Wureh, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Brittany Zeinstra, and more! 

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cast Will Reunite for Times Square Concert
by Lauren Hilton - Apr 9, 2024

It's time to dance again! The original cast of How to Dance in Ohio will perform selections from the show on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Palladium Times Square. 

Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Takes Final Bows; Producers and Cast Members Give Speeches
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

How to Dance in Ohio played its final Broadway performance on February 11, 2024. Following the final curtain call, several speeches were given by members of the show's team. Check out the video here!

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 11, 2024

How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on February 11, 2024, following 27 previews and 72 regular performances at the Belasco Theater.

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Recorded for Lincoln Center Archives
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2024

How to Dance in Ohio, which concludes its Broadway run this Sunday, February 11, 2024, was recorded for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives, preserving it to be viewed in the future by theatre professionals.