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PLANT OF THE PEOPLE to Play Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Plant of the People, formerly titled Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville, will return to NYC for two performances at Joe's Pub September 16-17, featuring songs, new material, guest artists and audience participation.

Photos: CANNABIS! A VIPER VAUDEVILLE Screening at Cinema Village
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

The film version of CANNABIS! A VIPER VAUDEVILLE screened at Cinema Village in May, featuring a presentation of the filmed adaptation of the 2022 production that premiered at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. Check out photos from the event.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Celebrate the Circle in the Square Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will celebrate the Circle in the Square Theatre, and its co-founders, Ted Mann and Jose Quintero, whose centennial anniversary occurs in 2024.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of La Femme's A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 24, 2018

La Femme Theatre Productions presents the revival of Tennessee William's A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, directed by Austin Pendleton. After staging a string of successful co-productions with top Off-Broadway theater companies, La Femme is thrilled to debut its first solo production. Performance run through October 21, 2018 at the St. Clement's (423 West 46th St). A fitting venue for this production, St. Clement's was founded by Tennessee William's cousin, Reverend Sidney Lanier.  Check out photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018

La Femme Theatre Productions presents the revival of Tennessee William's A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, directed by Austin Pendleton.

Elizabeth Marvel and Bill Camp to Star in DEAR ELIZABETH Benefit Reading
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

Three-time Obie winner Elizabeth Marvel (The Meyerowitz Stories, Homeland, Other Desert Cities) and Tony and Emmy-nominated Bill Camp (The Night Of, Love & Mercy, The Crucible) will perform a reading of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sarah Ruhl's critically acclaimed play Dear Elizabeth, on Sunday, Nov. 19th, 7:30 p.m. at Theatre for a New Audience's Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.

Elizabeth Marvel and Bill Camp to Lead DEAR ELIZABETH Reading to Benefit Henry Miller Memorial Library
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

The acclaimed actors Elizabeth Marvel (Homeland, Other Desert Cities) and Bill Camp (The Night Of, The Crucible) will perform a reading of Sarah Ruhl's critically acclaimed play Dear Elizabeth, on Sunday, Nov. 19th, 7:30 p.m. at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn.

Photo Flash: Students Onstage in Circle in the Square's TEENS ON BROADWAY 2015
by - May 20, 2015

On Monday evening at Circle in the Square, Book of Mormon cast member and Theatre School alumni Christian Dante White joined School director E. Colin O'Leary and director of Teens on Broadway Jonathan Mann in welcoming and inspiring the 70 students, who represented 5 public high schools from 4 NYC boroughs. Scroll down for photos from the event!

VIDEO: FROZEN's Robert Lopez Talks Songwriting at TEDxBroadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2014

TEDxBroadway returned last month at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) and was filled with provocative presentations, discussions and new connections. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a clip from Robert Lopez's talk on songwriting!

Photo Flash: Diane Paulus, Robert Lopez & More Take the Stage for 2014 TEDxBROADWAY
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2014

TEDxBroadway returned yesterday, February 24, 2014 beginning at 11:00.am. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), and was filled with provocative presentations, discussions and new connections. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the day, featuring guest speakers Diane Paulus and Robert Lopez!

Natasha Tsakos, Todd Robbins & More Join TEDxBroadway Event at New World Stages, 2/24
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2014

Today TEDxBroadway announced the final list of speakers and performers who will join in the discussion at the third annual event.

Diane Paulus, Lea Delaria, Robert Lopez and More Set for TEDxBroadway Event at New World Stages, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2014

The next TEDxBroadway event will be held Monday, February 24th, 2014 at New World Stages.

Robert Lopez & More Join TEDXBROADWAY Speakers Lineup, 2/24
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2013

Speakers Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler (founders of Mark Fisher Fitness) Robert Lopez (Tony Award winning composer, The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q), Jonathan Mann ('the song a day guy'), and Gabe Zichermann (gamification expert) join previously announced David Drake, Diane Paulus, Lea DeLaria, Sree Sreenivasan, and more.

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Announces Films for the October Festival
by Robert Diamond - Aug 17, 2013

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival has announced the acceptance of the following films to be screened at the 4th annual festival from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, 2013. Tickets are one sale as of Sept. 1 at http://www.chagrinfilmfest.org

Alfie Boe, Ariana DeBose & More Set for Joe's Pub this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013

This week at Joe's Pub at the Public, August 12-18, will feature TREVOR BACHMAN, ARIANA DEBOSE, RABBIT & THE HARE, INCOMING! THE PUBLIC THEATER'S UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, FREEDY JOHNSTON, HEATHER CHRISTIAN & THE ARBORNAUTS, ALFIE BOE, CHAMPAGNE JERRY, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, THE HOT SARDINES, THE MARIO OPERA, NICK GARRIE, BLAKE WHYTE, and RAISIN GIRL: BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR TORI AMOS.

14 Productions Premiere at 7th Annual East London Grimeborn Festival, Now thru August 31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2013

With 14 exciting productions, from exciting new operas to radicAl Small-scale reworkings of established favourites by Mozart, Monteverdi, Debussy and Handel, the seventh annual Grimeborn Festival will be held at Arcola Theatre in London's East End from today 30 July - Saturday 31 August.

14 Productions Premiere at 7th Annual East London Grimeborn Festival, July 30-August 31
by Kristin Salaky - Jun 21, 2013

With 14 exciting productions, from exciting new operas to radical small-scale reworkings of established favourites by Mozart, Monteverdi, Debussy and Handel, the seventh annual Grimeborn Festival will be held at Arcola Theatre in London's East End fromTuesday 30 July - Saturday 31 August.

Photo Flash: NYC High Schools Represent TEENS ON BROADWAY at Circle in the Square
by - Jun 18, 2013

On June 7th at Circle in the Square Theatre six New York City public high schools performing arts programs were given the rare opportunity to present and observe best works by their peers on a Broadway stage. Each school's program and teaching approach was introduced by a teacher-liaison from that high school. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Commercial Theater Institute's 16-week Seminar Concludes with Graduation
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 23, 2013

April 22, 2012 was the graduation for the Commercial Theater Institute's Extensive 16-week Seminar. The Commercial Theatre Institute (CTI) is committed to the development and training of emerging producers and every year a select group of professionals are admitted to this intensive program.

Lord Jamar joins Symphony for the Dance Floor
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2011

Acclaimed composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) presents an ecstatic fusion of music, art and movement in a new evening-length work Symphony for the Dance Floor.