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SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID to be Presented at Axis Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Axis Theatre Company will present the 24th annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. The play is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randall Sharp.

I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream Production for a Limited Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

I Put a Spell On You: The 10th Anniversary, raised $310,000 for the Ali Forney Center. A film of the performance will stream via Stellar Tickets. All proceeds from tickets also benefiting the Ali Forney Center. Learn more!

Ariana DeBose, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the tenth anniversary celebration of “I Put a Spell on You,” a fundraiser for the Ali Forney Center. Learn more and see how to attend.

Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.

2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!

2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!

Holiday Show SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID Returns to the Axis Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Axis Theatre Company will present the 23rd annual production of its family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Learn more about the show here!

Axis Theatre Will Stage Encore Run of New Staging of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present an encore engagement of its celebrated new staging of William Shakespeare’s most heart-breaking comedy, Twelfth Night.

Axis Theatre Company to Present William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

Axis Theatre Company will present a new staging of William Shakespeare's most painful comedy, Twelfth Night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AXIS Theatre Company to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID Interactive Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

AXIS Theatre Company will present 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID,' an interactive play adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Axis Theatre Company to Present the World Premiere of Edgar Oliver's RIP TIDE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!

WAKE UP Comes to Axis Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

 The Cliplight Theatre Company announced the world premiere of WAKE UP, a touching, funny and bracingly honest new solo show about a gay, Mormon-raised stage actor who begins using and selling crystal meth at the same time he’s preparing for the role of Richard III.

Randy Sharp's WASHINGTON SQUARE to Return to Axis Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

Axis Theatre Company will present a return engagement of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’ novel.

Axis Theatre Company to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID, Adapted From a Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Axis Theatre Company will present the 21st annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, this festive, interactive winter play runs December 2–18 and is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randy Sharp.

Axis Theatre Company to Present New Adaptation of Henry James's WASHINGTON SQUARE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

Axis Theatre Company will present the return of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’s novel. Adapted and directed by Randy Sharp, the production features original music by Paul Carbonara, a cast of four, and is performed in the heart of Greenwich Village, a few blocks from the story’s 19th-century setting.

Inside Broadway Marks 40th Anniversary & Announces The Return Of Its Touring Production
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

Celebrating its 40th anniversary season in 2022, Inside Broadway announces the return of its professional touring production this year – the first time since COVID-19, bringing classic Broadway musicals directly into New York City school's auditorium to give the students, teachers, and staff a fun, educational, and safe live theatre experience.

Axis Theatre to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

Axis Theatre Company will present the 20th anniversary production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, this festive, interactive winter play runs December 3–19 and is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randy Sharp.

Axis Theatre Company to Present WORLDS FAIR INN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

Following celebrated performances in June, Axis Theatre Company will present a remount of Worlds Fair Inn, an absurdist comedy written and directed by Randy Sharp. Worlds Fair Inn takes inspiration from the failures and genius of three men.

Axis Theatre Company Returns to In-Person Events with WORLDS FAIR INN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Axis Theatre Company will return to in-person events with the world premiere of Worlds Fair Inn, an absurdist comedy written and directed by Randy Sharp. Running June 2–19, Worlds Fair Inn takes inspiration from the failures and genius of three men.

Axis Theatre Will Present WASHINGTON SQUARE, a New Adaptation of Henry James' Tragicomic Novella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020

Axis Theatre Company presents Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James' tragicomic novella. Adapted and directed by Axis Theatre's founder and Artistic Director Randy Sharp, the production features original music by Paul Carbonara, a cast of four, and is performed in the heart of Greenwich Village, a few blocks from the story's 19th-century setting. Previews for Washington Square begin on March 11 at Axis Theatre (1 Sheridan Square, Manhattan), with a press opening set for March 15, for a limited run through April 11, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at axiscompany.org.