Kate Bornstein

Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug To Host Musical Theatre Factory's 10th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Join Peppermint and Theydy Bedbug at Musical Theatre Factory's 10th Anniversary event, The Factory Function, celebrating a decade of artistic innovation and performances in NYC's vibrant nightlife scene.

Review: An Eye-Opening STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee Premieres at Tamparep
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 5, 2024

Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.

NYC Trans Oral History Project to Launch Residency at the Park Ave Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Discover the NYC Trans Oral History Project's residency at the Park Ave Armory from October 2-15. Immerse yourself in the stories of the trans community and their experiences in New York City.

Campy Cult Hit THE VILLAGE! Returns For 3rd Run At Dixon Place This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023

After a sold out run last fall and an encore production this winter, Dixon Place will present a second encore run of THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM beginning Thursday, June 1st. This meta musical comedy filled with high jinks, low kinks, and go-go boys is written by Nora Burns (David's Friend, Unitard) and directed by Adam Pivirotto, with choreography by Robin Carrigan and a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers.

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM Reopens Tonight at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

The Village! A Disco Daydream returns to Dixon Place after a sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends opening tonight – Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM – and running through Friday, February 24.

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM to Return to Dixon Place For Monthlong Run in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

The Village! A Disco Daydream will return to Dixon Place next month after sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends staring on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM and running through Friday, February 24.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns Extended at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022

The Village, A Disco Musical! is extending its hit engagement at Dixon Place after its first week of sell-out performances. Originally scheduled to run through Saturday, October 15, the production will add performances on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! Opens Tonight at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement opening tonight – Thursday, October 6 – and running through Saturday, October 15. A meta musical comedy filled with high jinx, low kinks, and go-go boys, the show features a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers. 

Dixon Place to Present THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement from October 6 - 15, 2022. Set in New York City in 1979, The Village is loosely based on Our Town (if Thornton Wilder had lived on Christopher Street).

Multistages Sets Virtual Festival SPEAKOUT: PROTEST PLAYS AND MORE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2021

MultiStages will present 'SPEAKOUT: Protest Plays & More,' a virtual festival of multidisciplinary commissioned works, live on June 21 and recorded from June 22 to 25. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director/activist Lorca Peress, the program is a 90 minute turntable of short plays, dance works and poetry exploring the essence of protest and activism in the modern period since the killing of George Floyd.

SPEAKOUT: PROTEST PLAYS AND MORE Virtual Festival to be Presented by MultiStages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2021

MultiStages will present 'SPEAKOUT: Protest Plays & More,' a virtual festival of multicultural multidisciplinary commissioned works, live on June 21 and recorded from June 22 to 25. The program is a 90-minute turntable of short plays, dance works and poetry exploring the essence of protest and activism.

Kate Bornstein and Travis Fine Will Talk Gender Anarchy and TWO EYES at Between Two Palms at The Studios Of Key West
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2021

Trans-icon, playwright and performance artist Kate Bornstein & award-winning filmmaker Travis Fine are 'Between Two Palms' at The Studios of Key West on Wednesday, April 14th from 6-7PM.

Ann Hampton Callaway, Alan Bergman, Alison Bechdel and More Featured in 92Y Virtual Talks and Classes in April and May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021

Theater and LGBTQ luminaries are featured in 92Y's upcoming virtual talks and classes in April and May. The programs will feature Alan Bergman, Ann Hampton Callaway, Alison Bechdel and many more!