Melissa Maney
Melissa Maney is an NYC-based playwright with a passion for crafting heroine-led narratives that portray beautifully imperfect women who act with bravery. Her work has been produced at Soho Playhouse, New Perspectives Theatre Company, The Valdez Theatre Conference, The Tank, The Great Plains Theatre Commons, Theatre Row, Theater for the New City, The Chain Theatre, The Players, Theatre, Gene Frankel Theatre, and more.
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Melissa Maney is an NYC-based playwright with a passion for crafting heroine-led narratives that portray beautifully imperfect women who act with bravery. Her work has been produced at Soho Playhouse, New Perspectives Theatre Company, The Valdez Theatre Conference, The Tank, The Great Plains Theatre Commons, Theatre Row, Theater for the New City, The Chain Theatre, The Players, Theatre, Gene Frankel Theatre, and more.
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Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2026, with Julia Lester, Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza & More
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 8, 2026- SIX To Welcome Two New Queens and More
by - Jul 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Julia Lester to Star in the World Premiere of HUNGRY WOMEN Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The cast has been revealed for Melissa Maney’s Hungry Women, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Hungry Women will play a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse. The cast features Julia Lester, Zoe Dean, Mariyea, and Sophie Zmorrod.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The cast has been revealed for Melissa Maney’s Hungry Women, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Hungry Women will play a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse. The cast features Julia Lester, Zoe Dean, Mariyea, and Sophie Zmorrod.
HUNGRY WOMEN to Make World Premiere at SoHo Playhouse from Black Watch Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Black Watch Theatre will present the world premiere of Melissa Maney's HUNGRY WOMEN, directed by Daniella Caggiano, at SoHo Playhouse. The dark comedy, winner of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series, imagines a world without men across two hundred years.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Black Watch Theatre will present the world premiere of Melissa Maney's HUNGRY WOMEN, directed by Daniella Caggiano, at SoHo Playhouse. The dark comedy, winner of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series, imagines a world without men across two hundred years.
HUNGRY WOMEN Wins SoHo Playhouse's Lighthouse Series; Six-Week Off-Broadway Run Set For July 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has chosen Hungry Women, a new play by Melissa Maney and directed by Iris Dukatt, as a winner of its 2025 Lighthouse Series. The full-length piece will debut at the downtown venue for a six-week Off-Broadway run in May 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has chosen Hungry Women, a new play by Melissa Maney and directed by Iris Dukatt, as a winner of its 2025 Lighthouse Series. The full-length piece will debut at the downtown venue for a six-week Off-Broadway run in May 2026.
Photos: WOMEN’S WORK SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL At New Perspectives
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
New Perspectives Theatre Company will present its 17th annual Women’s Work Short Play Festival, running August 4–9, 2025 at NPTC Studio in Manhattan. Check out photos of the new works below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
New Perspectives Theatre Company will present its 17th annual Women’s Work Short Play Festival, running August 4–9, 2025 at NPTC Studio in Manhattan. Check out photos of the new works below!
Review: 11TH ANNUAL LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL at The St Louis Actors’ Studio
by James Lindhorst - Jul 14, 2025
This year’s LaBute Festival is filled with six strong scripts that are enhanced by Bryan McLaughlin and Avery Harrison’s direction. Both directors help their actors find and create intriguing characters in completely original stories.
by James Lindhorst - Jul 14, 2025
This year’s LaBute Festival is filled with six strong scripts that are enhanced by Bryan McLaughlin and Avery Harrison’s direction. Both directors help their actors find and create intriguing characters in completely original stories.
SoHo Playhouse Reveals Finalists For 2025 Lighthouse Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has revealed the six finalists for the 2025 Lighthouse Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend upcoming performances here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has revealed the six finalists for the 2025 Lighthouse Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend upcoming performances here!
New Perspectives Theatre Company to Present ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Short Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
New Perspectives Theatre Company has announced Artificial Intelligence: The Meganne George Women’s Work Short Play Festival, running August 4–9, 2025 at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37th Street in NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
New Perspectives Theatre Company has announced Artificial Intelligence: The Meganne George Women’s Work Short Play Festival, running August 4–9, 2025 at NPTC Studio, 458 West 37th Street in NYC.
HUNGRY WOMEN Selected As Finalist In Soho Playhouse's Lighthouse Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025
Hungry Women, an audacious and hauntingly funny new play by Melissa Maney, has been named a finalist in Soho Playhouse's Lighthouse Series, a curated festival that uplifts daring new voices in New York theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025
Hungry Women, an audacious and hauntingly funny new play by Melissa Maney, has been named a finalist in Soho Playhouse's Lighthouse Series, a curated festival that uplifts daring new voices in New York theater.
SoHo Playhouse Announces 2025 LIGHTHOUSE SERIES Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has announced the lineup for the 2025 Lighthouse Series, running April 4 - 20, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
SoHo Playhouse has announced the lineup for the 2025 Lighthouse Series, running April 4 - 20, 2025.
Photos: EMILY D—STAR-CROSSED EMPLOYEE At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Get a first look at EMILY D—STAR-CROSSED EMPLOYEE, now running at The Tank’s 56 Seat Theater (312 West 36th Street). See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Get a first look at EMILY D—STAR-CROSSED EMPLOYEE, now running at The Tank’s 56 Seat Theater (312 West 36th Street). See photos from the production.
The Tank Presents EMILY D - STAR-CROSSED EMPLOYEE By Melissa Maney
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
The Tank is presenting Melissa Maney's new play, Emily D - Star-Crossed Employee, as a part of their 'The Tank Presents' series. This marks Maney's second collaboration with The Tank after Emily D was selected for The Tank's 2023 'LimeFest'.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
The Tank is presenting Melissa Maney's new play, Emily D - Star-Crossed Employee, as a part of their 'The Tank Presents' series. This marks Maney's second collaboration with The Tank after Emily D was selected for The Tank's 2023 'LimeFest'.
The Tank Unveils Exciting Lineup for Summer 2023 Festivals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with entertainment as The Tank announces its exciting lineup for the Summer 2023 festivals. Discover the hottest acts and events happening at The Tank's summer festivals, featuring a diverse range of music, comedy, and more. Don't miss out on experiencing the best of entertainment this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with entertainment as The Tank announces its exciting lineup for the Summer 2023 festivals. Discover the hottest acts and events happening at The Tank's summer festivals, featuring a diverse range of music, comedy, and more. Don't miss out on experiencing the best of entertainment this summer.
TNC's Dream Up Festival To Present GLITCHED
by Julie Musbach - Aug 24, 2018
'Glitched,' written and directed by Melissa Maney, is a dark fantasy horror story in which a woman faces a phobia on a carnival ride but finds more to fear than she'd bargained for. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 24, 2018
'Glitched,' written and directed by Melissa Maney, is a dark fantasy horror story in which a woman faces a phobia on a carnival ride but finds more to fear than she'd bargained for. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival Coming to Queens Library This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017
The Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival is set for Today, November 4th at 1pm at the Queens Library - Astoria (14-01 Astoria Blvd).
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017
The Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival is set for Today, November 4th at 1pm at the Queens Library - Astoria (14-01 Astoria Blvd).
Photo Flash: Players Theatre's Short Play Festival Scares Up New Work
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017
October has come to a close, but not without a few creeps, crawls, and all-out scares-- in the ghouls trick or treating, and on a stage in Greenwich Village. The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival and Be Bold! Productions encourage playwrights to mine this precious resource by offering an annual BOO-themed festival each October. Scroll down for a peek at this year's shows!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017
October has come to a close, but not without a few creeps, crawls, and all-out scares-- in the ghouls trick or treating, and on a stage in Greenwich Village. The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival and Be Bold! Productions encourage playwrights to mine this precious resource by offering an annual BOO-themed festival each October. Scroll down for a peek at this year's shows!
Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival Coming to Queens Library This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017
The Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival is set for Saturday, November 4th at 1pm at the Queens Library - Astoria (14-01 Astoria Blvd).
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017
The Woodside Players of Queens 2017 Play Festival is set for Saturday, November 4th at 1pm at the Queens Library - Astoria (14-01 Astoria Blvd).
New Drama A THERAPY SESSION WITH MYSELF Gets Developmental Reading at DGF
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017
On October 5th at 5:30pm, the first staged reading of A Therapy Session with Myself - a new full-length drama about dealing with mental illness - will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Fund's Music Hall.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017
On October 5th at 5:30pm, the first staged reading of A Therapy Session with Myself - a new full-length drama about dealing with mental illness - will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Fund's Music Hall.
New Drama A THERAPY SESSION WITH MYSELF Gets Developmental Reading at DGF
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017
On October 5th at 5:30pm, the first staged reading of A Therapy Session with Myself - a new full-length drama about dealing with mental illness - will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Fund's Music Hall.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017
On October 5th at 5:30pm, the first staged reading of A Therapy Session with Myself - a new full-length drama about dealing with mental illness - will be presented at the Dramatists Guild Fund's Music Hall.
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