Lyle Kessler

Kendra Jones' ON BURNSIDE MOUNTAIN is Coming to Chain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

On Burnside Mountain, a play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this winter. Directed by Derek Dahmann, the production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival at the Chain Theatre.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2026- BUG Opens On Broadway and More
by - Jan 9, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: ORPHANS, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Clementine Scott - Jan 8, 2026

Lyle Kessler’s Orphans was first performed in 1983, but you wouldn’t know that from this production. The tiny stage feels overcome by Sarah Beaton’s design, retro but not too retro, a space immune to the passing decades.

Photos: ORPHANS By Lyle Kessler At Jermyn Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre will present Orphans by Lyle Kessler in January 2026, starring Forbes Masson, Chris Walley, and Fred Woodley Evans. See photos of the production.

Submissions Open For Chain Theatre’s 2026 WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.

​​​​​​​Submissions Now Open for Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Calling all playwrights, actors, directors, and producers! Submissions are now open for the 2026 Chain Winter One-Act Festival, a true celebration of bold voices and original storytelling.

Forbes Masson in ORPHANS and More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre 2026 Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

With rehearsals currently underway for Katherine Moar’s world premiere Ragdoll, Jermyn Street Theatre revealed the first two productions in its 2026 Season. Learn more here!

Photos: Joanna Pickering’s Tragicomedy MISTY AND ROVER at Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

Misty and Rover had its first look performance for a sold-out theatre at the Chain venue for Spark Festival. Check out photos from the show and learn more here!

Talkback Hosts Set For Remaining Performances of COMMITTED? A RITUAL FOR ROBBIE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Post-performance talkback hosts have been announced for the remaining eight performances of Committed? A Ritual for Robbie, written and performed by Lisa Robins and directed by Mitch Levine.

Ruskin Theatre Opens THE FANTASTICKS Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025

Moonlight, magic, and timeless romance comes to Santa Monica as The Fantasticks takes center stage for a limited run. This multi-award-winning musical is the longest-running in the world.

Cast and Creatives Set for Nylon Fusion Theatre Company's THIS ROUND'S ON US The Gilded Age/ Cage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The writers and friends of Nylon Fusion Theatre Company take comic, whimsical, and sometimes poignant looks at the meaning of Life In Transition; The Gilded Age / Cage at Nylon Fusion Theatre Company. Learn more!

Chain Theatre’s Summer One-Act Festival Returns In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Chain Theatre’s Summer One-Act Festival will return to Midtown Manhattan from July 10 through August 2, 2025, transforming its home at 312 W. 36th Street (3rd & 4th floors) into a high-energy theatrical mixtape.

2025 CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL to Open in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Chain Theatre has opened submissions for the prestigious 2025 CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. Learn more about the festival coming to New York this summer!

Photos: Joanna Pickering Stars In LARA'S JOURNEY At The Chain Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, had its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival on March 6th, at the venue of the Chain Theater, in New York City, to a sold out evening. See photos from the show.

David Rabe to Bring BY THE LOOK OF HER To The 2025 Chain Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Chain Theatre will present the NYC premiere of BY THE LOOK OF HER, written by Tony Award-winner David Rabe. BY THE LOOK OF HER is a family dramedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LAST TRAIN TO NEVADA Will Premiere at Chain Winter One-Act Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Chain Theatre will present LAST TRAIN TO NEVADA by Pascal Phoa this month. The play is part of CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about this upcoming event here!

Erin Germaine Mahoney's New Play TWO SISTERS Premieres at The Chain Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

A daring and evocative new play directed by Katina Medina Mora will have its world premiere in the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in New York City, with performances on Feb 16th, Feb 20th, and March 1st. 

THE ROBOT, THE SPY, AND THE LOVE OF AI to be Presented at CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Chain Theatre will present the world premiere of THE ROBOT, THE SPY, AND THE LOVE OF AI - aproduction that explores the use of actual robotics and AI programming capabilities onstage. Learn how to purchase tickets.