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Photos: Joel B. New Celebrates 20 Years of Original Musicals at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, composer-lyricist Joel B. New (Jonathan Larson Grant, MAC Award) celebrated 20 years of original musical storytelling with a dynamic concert at The Green Room 42.

JOEL B. NEW: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ORIGINAL MUSICALS is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

Award-winning songwriter and performer Joel B. New will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate 20 years of creating and producing original musicals in New York City. Learn more and see how to attend.

Manhattan Theatre Source Reveals 2025 EstroGenius Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo women, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn more!

Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42
by Kristen Morale - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of R.E.D. HAT FIGHT SOCIETY at The Green Room 42?

R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB Musical Parody to be Presented at The Green Room 42 on Mother's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Green Room 42 will present the world premiere concert of R.E.D. Hat Fight Club, with Broadway performers in an utterly ridiculous and overtly queer musical parody.

DE FRENTE PRODUCTIONS Goes Online
by Julieta Sverdlick - May 17, 2020

De Frente Productions is a new company founded by two Argentinian women, Ivi Uman and Camila Zitelli. Both graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and proceeded to finish their Bachelor in Fine Arts at The New School in Manhattan.

MESQUITE, NV Parodies Angry American Politics Tonight at Workshop Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Based on actual events, 'Mesquite, NV' by Leegrid Stevens is a dark comedy about power and politics that is one part Coen Brothers and one part Preston Sturgis.

MESQUITE, NV to Parody Angry American Politics at Workshop Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

Based on actual events, 'Mesquite, NV' by Leegrid Stevens is a dark comedy about power and politics that is one part Coen Brothers and one part Preston Sturgis. 

Tongue in Cheek Theater's THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015

Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions (Jake Lipman, producing artistic director) has cast its world premiere adaptation of the popular novel, THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE by Elinor Lipman (Vintage Contemporaries), which will run for 16 performances, tonight, October 7, through October 24, 2015, in midtown NYC.

Full Cast, Creative Team Set for Tongue in Cheek Theater's THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2015

Tongue in Cheek Theater Productions (Jake Lipman, producing artistic director) has cast its world premiere adaptation of the popular novel, THE INN AT LAKE DEVINE by Elinor Lipman (Vintage Contemporaries), which will run for 16 performances, October 7-24, 2015, in midtown NYC.

Photo Flash: Liz Frost, Brit Herring, et al. in KITHLESS IN PARADISE
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2011

Bill Norrett/Cyrano Players, Inc will present the World Premiere of Kithless in Paradise, written by Molly Moroney, directed by Niki Flacks at The Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

N.I.C.E. Closes at The Producer's Club, 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010

On June 2, the Producer's Club will house the premiere of N.I.C.E.: A NATIONAL HEALTH-CARE TRAGI-COMEDY. N.I.C.E. is a joint production of American International Theater, Inc. (www.aitheater.org) and The Red Door Theatre (www.thereddoortheatre.com). Written by William Roetzheim, Directed by Kate Erin Gibson, the play features Jarret Mallon (Frank), Nikki Van Cassele (Dawn), Jennifer Winegardner (Elizabeth), Jill Melanie Wirth (Tess).

N.I.C.E. Premieres at The Producer's Club, 6/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2010

On June 2, the Producer's Club will house the premiere of N.I.C.E.: A NATIONAL HEALTH-CARE TRAGI-COMEDY. N.I.C.E. is a joint production of American International Theater, Inc. (www.aitheater.org) and The Red Door Theatre (www.thereddoortheatre.com). Written by William Roetzheim, Directed by Kate Erin Gibson, the play features Jarret Mallon (Frank), Nikki Van Cassele (Dawn), Jennifer Winegardner (Elizabeth), Jill Melanie Wirth (Tess).

N.I.C.E. Premieres at The Producer's Club, 6/2
by Nicolas Coburn - May 11, 2010

On June 2, the Producer's Club will house the premiere of N.I.C.E.: A NATIONAL HEALTH-CARE TRAGI-COMEDY. N.I.C.E. is a joint production of American International Theater, Inc. (www.aitheater.org) and The Red Door Theatre (www.thereddoortheatre.com). Written by William Roetzheim, Directed by Kate Erin Gibson, the play features Jarret Mallon (Frank), Nikki Van Cassele (Dawn), Jennifer Winegardner (Elizabeth), Jill Melanie Wirth (Tess).

The Cabaret Chronicles: Aztec Two-Step, Tom D'Angelo, Diane Marino, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Jan 30, 2010

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Aztec Two-Step at BB King Blues Club, Tom D'Angelo at The Metropolitan Room, Diane Marino at The Metropolitan Room and a look ahead to the coming week.

Lynx Ensemble Theater To Present A Reading Of Olga Humphrey's NAST BITS On 9/14
by Reynard Loki - Sep 13, 2009

A reading of Olga Humphrey's Nasty Bits: In Which the Idealistic as Young Thomas Darsdale Came to America to Start His Life in Politics is set to take place on Monday, September 14th at 7:00pm. There will be a post-performance wine reception and talkback for the Wendy McClellan-directed show.