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Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Guide to NYC's Spookiest Shows
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 25, 2026

The New York theatre scene is offering up a large amount of Halloween season programming this year—from new productions on and off-Broadway to long runners to entries in the concert and cabaret worlds. If you’re looking to get spooked in person this autumn, there are plenty of live performance options to choose from, including some very effective scares that have just started performances. 

Interview: Crystal Finn On Playing Jeanie in the World Premiere of ANON at MCC Theater
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2026

Crystal Finn discusses playing Jeanie in the world premiere of Anne Washburn’s ANON at MCC Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman and running through November 1, 2026, opening the company’s 40th Anniversary Season.

Photos: ANON Celebrates Opening Night at MCC
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2026

MCC Theater just celebrated opening night for the World Premiere of ANON by Anne Washburn and directed by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Anne Kauffman. ANON is the first production in MCC's 40th Anniversary season. The limited run will continue through Sunday November 1, 2026 at the Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Check out photos here!

MCC Theater Unveils Learning & Culture Events For ANON World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026

MCC Theater will host pre- and post-show programming for Anne Washburn's world premiere play ANON, including a queer horror writing workshop, community forums on QAnon and technology.

DIVA THERAPY To Have World Premiere At Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Ego Actus Theatre Company has announced the new play DIVA THERAPY by John Mark Lucas, running November 7-24 at Theater for the New City. Directed by Joan Kane, the comedy explores life as Las Vegas impersonators.

Photos: The Hermitage Presents Two New Commissions from Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has released photos from the premiere presentations of newly commissioned works by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali. George and Ali, the first two recipients of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA), had readings of their newly commissioned plays in New York at Off-Broadway’s MCC Theater just before Thanksgiving.

Photos: Inside The Hermitage Artist Retreat's Reading of THE SORE LOSER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023

The Hermitage Artist Retreat held a recent reading of Madeleine George’s new comedy THE SORE LOSER that included Adam Chanler-Berat, Lynda Gravatt, Allison Guinn, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., Matthew Maher, T Mitsock, Shannon Tyo, and Joel Van Liew.

The Hermitage Presents New Play Commissions From Hermitage Major Theater Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023

The Hermitage presents new play commissions by Madeleine George and Shariffa Ali, featuring a talented cast including Adam Chanler-Berat, Greg Hildreth, James Jackson Jr., and Allison Guinn.

BWW Review: SLOW FOOD at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Sep 16, 2020

Wendy MacLeod's hilarious comedy, SLOW FOOD, is the latest in Arizona Theatre Companya's series of online digital play readings, this one co-directed by the company's Artistic and Associate Artistic Directors, Sean Daniels and Chanel Bragg. Featuring delightful performances by Daina Griffith, Joel Van Liew, Brian Beacock, this play is top of the menu!

BWW Review: Arizona Theatre Company Serves Up A Savory Platter Of SLOW FOOD
by Herbert Paine - Sep 16, 2020

Arizona Theatre Company's serves up a savory serving of Wendy MacLeod's delicious comedy, SLOW FOOD. Featuring delightful performances by Daina Griffith, Joel Van Liew, and Brian Beacock.

Two River Theater Presents SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOMTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

The Theater will revisit the play as part of the its 'Two River Rising' online benefit series with Leigh Silverman directing. Act 1 will stream live on Wednesday, September 16 and Act 2 with a Q&A on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm EDT.

Arizona Theatre Company Presents Online Play Reading of Wendy McLeod's SLOW FOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

Arizona Theatre Company is continuing its series of online play readings with Wendy MacLeod's comedy for anyone who's ever been 'hangry,' Slow Food, beginning at 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. The reading will be available through Sept. 19.

Arizona Theatre Company Launches Digital Lineup With ALMA by Benjamin Benne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020

Arizona Theatre Company on August 18 will launch the first of its series of creative digital performance offerings with Alma, the story of a daughter and her mother and the thread of the American dream.

BWW Review: SLOW FOOD World Premiere at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 23, 2019

You might go home hungry, but you'll have your fill of belly laughs at Wendy MacLeod's SLOW FOOD now having its World Premiere at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell. We've all been there, sitting in a restaurant, starving, and waiting what seems like eons before the waiter sashays over to introduce himself. "Hello, I'm Bryce - like the Canyon - and I'll be taking care of you." This is the premise and the situation for the couple having a bad first day on their anniversary trip to Palm Springs. Their gratification is seriously delayed, but we get 95 minutes of delicious comedy.

MRT Hosts SLOW FOOD World Premiere Jan 9
by Julie Musbach - Dec 14, 2018

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) presents a cure for the winter blues with the laugh-out-loud, world premiere comedy Slow Food by Wendy MacLeod, writer of the acclaimed play Women in Jeopardy and the TV cult sensation "Popular," from January 9 to February 3 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, according to Artistic Director Sean Daniels and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.

Photo Flash: Go Inside the NYC Industry Reading of STEINBRENNER!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2018

After two readings in 2013 and 2014 sponsored by Roundabout Theatre Company, Brian Spector (Come From Away, The Woodsman, Transport) of Keaka Productions was brought on board as Executive Producer. A staged reading took place in August 2015 at Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY, and a table reading was held in September 2017 at Syracuse University Fisher Center in New York City.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Scenes from Mile Square Theatre's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2016

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents the holiday favorite It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Transforming its new theatre space into a 1940's radio studio, the audience is transported to the golden age of radio, as cast members from radio station WMST perform Frank Capra's classic holiday tale of individualism, optimism and community. Tickets available at www.milesquaretheatre.org, or by calling 201-683-7014.

BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Mile Square Theatre
by Adam Cohen - Dec 2, 2016

Mile Square Theatre brilliantly gives life to a holiday classic.

Photo Flash: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Mile Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents the holiday favorite It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Mile Square Theatre Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents the holiday favorite It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.