FLO: A Modern Faust Comedy Debuts at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026
SEO Blurb: Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of FLO, a new play by Toby Armour directed by Joan Kane. The magical realism comedy follows an Upper West Side widow who confronts a Faustian bargain with the devil.
Photos: SHELTER IN PLACE World Premiere at Sgouros Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
A world premiere production of SHELTER IN PLACE, a new comedy by Henry Feldman, opened earlier this month to a sold-out house and is currently running in New York City through January 25. Check out photos of the show.
SHELTER IN PLACE Begins At Sgouros Theater In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
A new comedy set against an approaching Gulf Coast hurricane will make its world premiere in the East Village this winter. Shelter in Place, written by Henry Feldman and directed by Joan Kane, begins a limited engagement January 8–25 at the Sgouros Theater.
New Play FLAWLESS Comes to Theater for the New City in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023
Theater for the New City presents Flawless, a tale of enchantment written by Robin Goldfin, based on and inspired by an award-winning essay by Canadian writer David J. Lawless. Learn more about this new play and find out how to get tickets here!
ROMEO AND JULIET: TRIBAL ROCK MUSICAL Announced At Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023
Emmy Award winning writer, director, and composer William Electric Black, aka Ian Ellis James, assembles 13 actors and musicians to perform the actual Romeo & Juliet Shakespearian text with pop, soul, blues, gospel, hip hop, and rock songs written by William Electric Black. William Electric Black gives his high-energy, high-concept production an immersive touch by bringing the Bard right into the audience's lap.
ROMEO AND JULIET: TRIBAL ROCK MUSICAL to be Presented at Theater for the New City in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023
THE BARD’S DIALOGUE HAS A NEW BEAT – Emmy Award winning writer, director, and composer William Electric Black, aka Ian Ellis James, has assembled 13 actors and musicians to perform the actual Romeo & Juliet Shakespearian text with pop, soul, blues, gospel, hip hop, and rock songs written by William Electric Black.