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Spotlight: PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 9, 2024

WP Theater's Pipeline Festival Begins April 4

Full Casts & Creative Teams Set for PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

MALICIOUS COMPLIANCE to Kick Off 2024 WP Pipeline Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Experience the kickoff of the 2024 WP Pipeline Festival with MALICIOUS COMPLIANCE, a unique blend of Waiting for Godot and Fairview. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Permanent Moves to Release 'Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle' in April
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2024

Get ready for the release of DON'T FORGET US: A CHEKHOVIAN SONG CYCLE by Permanent Moves. Get a sneak peek with the title track, out now. The album uses the work of Anton Chekhov as inspiration and their north star. The project features Chris Giarmo (American Utopia), Jessie Shelton (Hadestown), Karl Blau, Starr Busby and many other special guests.

Permanent Moves to Release Debut Album 'Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle'
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

Their forthcoming concept album Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle uses the work of Anton Chekhov as inspiration and their north star. The project features Chris Giarmo (American Utopia), Jessie Shelton (Hadestown), Karl Blau, Starr Busby and many other special guests. It also features translations by Laurence Senelick.

WP Theater Reveals 2024 Lineup for The Pipeline Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024

WP Theater has revealed the 2024 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fifth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab for playwrights, directors, and producers. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Ars Nova Unveils November & December Events Including Isaac Oliver's LONELY CHRISTMAS, SHOWGASM & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Check out the exciting lineup of November and December events announced by Ars Nova, including benefit performances of Isaac Oliver's Lonely Christmas on December 11 and 12. Get your tickets now!

World Premieres of BITE ME & MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY Set for WP Theater 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

WP Theater has announced its 2023-24 Season, which will feature two world premieres – Bite Me by Eliana Pipes, and munich medea: HAPPY FAMILY by Corinne Jaber – at WP Theater.

PlayCo's LUNCH BUNCH Extended Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.

Fifteen Artists Selected for WP Theater 2022-2024 'PIPELINE' Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

WP THEATER has announced the fifteen artists selected for the 2022-2024 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins now, and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival in 2024.

The Tank Presents Zoë Geltman's PUFFY HAIR Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2021

The Tank, under the leadership of Artistic Director Meghan Finn, Director of Artistic Development Johnny G. Lloyd, and Managing Producer Danielle Monica Long King, is proud to present Puffy Hair by writer and performer Zoë Geltman. Directed by Julia Sirna-Frest, Puffy Hair uses the confessional structure of stand-up to send-up the oppressive power structures of the male gaze.

Photo Flash: CollaborationTown Presents RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2020

CollaborationTown is proud to present the New York premiere of Riddle of the Trilobites, a new musical with book and lyrics by Geo Decas O'Donnell and Jordan Seavey; music and lyrics by Nicholas Williams; and puppetry design by Amanda Villalobos. Directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (In the Green, Dance Nation), Riddle of the Trilobites began performances at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) on February 7, 2020 and will run through February 23, 2020.

BWW Interview: Lee Sunday Evans on RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020

Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (In the Green, Dance Nation) is currently directing Riddle of the Trilobites, now playing at the New Victory Theater through February 23! A new musical developed by CollaborationTown, Riddle of the Trilobites is an all-ages allegory about climate change, brought to life through eye-catching puppetry.

Clubbed Thumb Announces First Round of Casting For Summerworks 2019
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2019

Clubbed Thumb announces initial casting for SUMMERWORKS, its annual series of new plays.

WP Theater's 2018 Women Of Achievement Awards To Honor Daryl Roth and Beth Hammack
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2018

WP Theater, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag, is thrilled to announce WP THEATER'S 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON GALA honoring game-changing women with the Women of Achievement Awards. The gala, chaired by WP Board Members Laura Beinner and Jenna Segal, will honor Goldman Sachs Treasurer Beth Hammack and Tony Award-winning producer Daryl Roth (Kinky Boots, Indecent, The Normal Heart).

WP Theater Extends [PORTO] Through March 4
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2018

WP Theater and The Bushwick Starr, in association with New Georges, are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, [PORTO], the upside-down romantic comedy written by Obie Award Winner Kate Benson (Super Magic Wild Forest, Desert) and directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (Bull in a China Shop, Caught), will extend. Previously scheduled through February 25,[PORTO] will now play its final performance on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at WP Theater (2162 Broadway).

Photo Flash: First Look at [PORTO] Premiering Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Off-Broadway premiere of [PORTO], currently in performances at WP Theater (2162 Broadway). Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: Get a First Taste of Rehearsals for PORTO at WP Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018

The cast of PORTO enjoyed foie gras sausage, hasenpfeffer, and more delicious bites that they will eat on stage each night during rehearsal last week at WP Theater. PORTO begins performances this Sunday, January 28 and runs through Sunday February 25 at WP Theater (2162 Broadway).

The Exponential Festival 2018 Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2018

The Exponential Festival presents and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn (and now sneaking into Manhattan).

THE EXPONENTIAL FESTIVAL: Dates And Times Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2017

The Exponential Festival presents and promotes theatrical performances created by New York-based artists and exhibited across Brooklyn (and now sneaking into Manhattan). The Exponential Festival celebrates the increasing growth and importance of Brooklyn venues, unique Manhattan spaces and local artists, working together to keep theatre kicking.