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New Musical TEMPUS to Hold Industry Workshop Presentations
by Gillian Blum - Mar 23, 2026

Tempus, a new musical about life and death...and life, will hold two industry workshop presentations on Thursday, March 26 at 3 p.m. and Friday, March 26 at 3:15 p.m. at Open Jar Studios.

Photos: Ars Nova Honors Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers at NOVA BALL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026

Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual fundraiser, recently honored Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Guests included Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, Jeff Hiller, Larry Owens, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and more. Check out photos here!

Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley Brings THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE... to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026

Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.

THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

Directed and hosted by Jarrett Winters Morley at 54 Below, The History of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will celebrate the Tony Award winning Dave Malloy musical.

Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!

Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TheatreSquared and Writers Theatre Present THE BAND'S VISIT Regional Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

The Band's Visit, the musical sensation that swept the Tony Awards after its Broadway debut, will have its regional premier October 11 at TheatreSquared.

Sondheim & Shevelove's THE FROGS & More to be Featured in MasterVoices' 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

MasterVoices has announced details of the celebrated chorus’ 82nd season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Star Olivia Lux and More Will Lead RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Rent by Jonathan Larson, directed by Zi Alikhan (Resident Director of Hamilton) and choreographed by Steph Paul (New York Theatre Workshop: How to Defend Yourself). Learn more about who is starring, and how to get tickets here!

Christine Ebersole, Santino Fontana, Jason Danieley & More to Star in IOLANTHE Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

MasterVoices will conclude its 2022-23 season on May 3 at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium with a concert staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Iolanthe, directed and conducted by Ted Sperling.

MasterVoices Presents O HOW GOOD Featuring Jewish Sacred Music, A World Premiere By Daniel Rein And More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2023

MasterVoices continues its eclectic 2022-23 season on March 23 at Central Synagogue with Ted Sperling leading O How Good, a performance of Jewish sacred music. The program includes two beloved works of traditional Jewish liturgy set by master composers – Ernest Bloch's Sacred Service and Kurt Weill's Kiddush – as well as the world premiere of And the Sun Goes Up, a new work by Israeli-American composer Daniel Rein, commissioned by MasterVoices.  

Ars Nova Announces 2023 Residencies Welcoming 13 New Artists and Groups to its Resident Artist Community
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

Ars Nova has announced 13 new artists and groups selected for 2023 residencies. Ars Nova’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Free Ticket Initiative for SANCTUARY CITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse has announced a Free Ticket Initiative for its critically acclaimed production of Sanctuary City by Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living) which is now in its last two weeks through October 9 only.

Cast Announced for the Los Angeles Premiere of SANCTUARY CITY at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse will present the Los Angeles premiere of Sanctuary City by Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living). Performances are scheduled from September 14 through October 9. The production stars Ana Nicolle Chavez (Apple TV +’s Truth Be Told) as “G,” and Miles Fowler (HBO’sWinning Time) as “B.”

MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

MasterVoices has announced details of the chorus’ 81st season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. The 2022-23 season opens on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Mr. Sperling leading a concert staging of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version.

Michael Urie, Mallory Portnoy & More Join Fault Line Theatre's IRONS IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022

 Fault Line Theatre will continue the 2022 Season of Irons in the  Fire, the organization’s reading series of new plays in development, with God Save the Queer by Zackary Grady, directed by Portia Krieger and featuring Michael Urie (George), Mallory Portnoy (Charlotte), Keshav Moodliar (Tariq), Seth Clayton (Louis), and Mary McCann (Kate).

Ars Nova Announces 17 New Artist Residencies and Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022

 Ars Nova has announced 17 new artists and groups selected in 2022 for residencies and commissions at Ars Nova. The Company’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.

Ars Nova to Return to In-Person Events with RAIMUNDA, P.S. and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

Ars Nova has announced details for a series of events that welcome audiences back to the Ars Nova Hub (511 West 54th Street). These experiences can also be enjoyed online on the Ars Nova Supra digital platform.

TCG Announces Participants in New Round of Rising Leaders of Color Program
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the participants in the sixth round of its Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) Program.

Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore and Anthony Roth Costanzo Featured in MasterVoices' Final Chapter of MYTHS AND HYMNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021

MasterVoices is presenting Faith, the fourth chapter of its four-part virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, Myths and Hymns. Conceived and supervised by Mr. Sperling, this free digital production’s final chapter will be offered starting on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM ET