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Kathleen Chalfant and Ellen McLaughlin Will Lead PEN PALS at DR2
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025

Following its acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere, producer Lisa Dozier Shacket has announced the return of Pen Pals this summer at the DR2 Theatre for a strictly limited engagement.

PEN PALS to Return to DR2 with a Rotating Cast Featuring Kathleen Chalfant, Kate Burton and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Following its Off-Broadway premiere, Pen Pals will return this summer at the DR2 Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Off-Broadway Alliance Will Host Final Spring Seminar, 'Marketing and Promotion'
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

The Off-Broadway Alliance will conclude its Spring 2025 Sunday Seminar Series with “Marketing and Promotion” in June at The Theater Center. Learn more about the event here.

Photos: Kate Burton and Pauletta Washington Star In PEN PALS At The Theatre at St Clement’s
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, three-time Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Kate Burton & Pauletta Washington step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos from the production.

PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

The producers of Pen Pals have announced a special added performance on Saturday, January 18 at 2 PM and 8PM with Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. The show runs through February 9, 2025, at St. Clement's Theatre,

Photos: Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence have stepped into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the  Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. Check out photos here!

Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Joe Pickett,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen Sugar”) will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals.

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin, and Gail Winar will join the rotating cast of Pen Pals at the Theatre at St. Clements. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

A rotating cast schedule has been revealed for Pen Pals' Off-Broadway run at the Theatre at St. Clements, starring Nia Vardalos and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run Through 2025 at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is extending its run through the end of 2025 at New World Stages. Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo celebrates the ancient tradition of rakugo, where a single performer delivers humorous monologues and timeless stories passed down from Master to Apprentice. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS to Host 90s Night With Jenna Leigh Green & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Join DANNY TAMBERILLI, JENNA LEIGH GREEN, and more for a special 90s Night at THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 20, 2024

Television host Marc Summers brings his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Marc Summers Will Bring Interactive Solo Show THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS Off-Broadway in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Television host Marc Summers will bring his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages next year. The production is written by Alex Brightman with music by Drew Gasparini.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run at New World Stages Through The End Of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO extends its run at NEW WORLD STAGES through 2024, marking its 5th year. Don't miss this international hit comedy show!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO to Offer a $20 Digital Lottery & Rush Tickets For Upcoming Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is offering a $20 digital lottery and rush!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends its Run at New World Stages Through the End of 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Katsura Sunshine continues to bring the 400-year-old Japanese art of Rakugo around the globe as he extends his stay in New York at New World Stages with its next show on February 18, and will run through the end of the year.

Photos: Blair Underwood & SIX TRIPLE EIGHT Team Celebrate The 6888th Central Postal Battalion Congressional Gold Medals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022

Blair Underwood and the creative team of Six Triple Eight, Morgan J Smart, Ronvé O'Daniel, and Jevares C. Myrick, were invited to celebrate the 6888th's Congressional Gold Medal. See photos here!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Returns to New World Stages This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

Katsura Sunshine will continue performances of Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo as part of his year-long residency at the Leicester Square Theater.  Sunshine is also preparing to simultaneously return to New York City on March 10, 2022, where the show ran for six months until COVID shut it down.  

All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was 'No Mail, Low Morale.'