Nancy Manocherian

Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Begins Rehearsals At The Cell For Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre's world premiere of “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements.

What Will the Neighbors Say? Secures $22,000 Grant from NYC Cultural Affairs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

What Will the Neighbors Say? has received an award of $22,000 from the City of New York as part of the city's recent announcement of more than $74 million in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants to 1,171 cultural organizations.

A.J. Shively to Star in DUBLIN NOIR Industry Reading at the Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Tony nominee A.J. Shively stars in an industry reading of Honor Molloy's Dublin Noir at the Cell Theatre, a new play set in 1939 Ireland exploring paranoia and violence on the brink of WWII.

James Clements' BEAUTY FREAK to be Presented at The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.

Greg T. Nanni And Griffin Stanton-Ameisen's THE BODY FILTERS To Premiere At The Cell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

the cell theatre will present The Body Filters, a dystopian play by Greg T. Nanni and Griffin Stanton-Ameisen. The Body Filters is a futuristic tale about two workers who filter dead carcasses away from their camp's limited water source.

What Will the Neighbors Say? Theatre Company Announces Tenth Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

What Will the Neighbors Say? Theatre Company has announced its tenth anniversary season, featuring the world premiere of Beauty Freak at the cell theatre, the co-production Moments After Ajax with Sanguine Theatre and Hamlet Isn’t Dead, a residency at the Goethe-Institut, and a full slate of community and education programs.

Matthew LaBanca to Present COMMUNION at The Cutting Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

Following its Off-Broadway run at the cell theatre, Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION will make its debut in a cabaret venue, The Cutting Room. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre Announces New Artists-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has announced a brand new cohort of resident artists who will be presenting a plethora of developmental readings, workshops, and fully staged productions as part of their 2025-26 season.

Loading Dock Theatre's THE TROJANS Extends At The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre have extended performances of their critically acclaimed World Premiere of The Trojans. Learn more!

THE TROJANS Musical Extends Performances at The Cell Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre have extended performances of their critically acclaimed World Premiere of The Trojans.

New Amsterdam Singers Founder And Music Director Clara Longstreth To Retire After 57 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

New Amsterdam Singers has announced the retirement of Music Director Clara Longstreth — who founded the chorus in 1968 and has led the group for 57 seasons.

the cell theatre Will Host Talkback With Part of the Solution Following Performance of SHELTERED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will host a special talkback event with Part of the Solution (POTS), a Bronx based organization which provides services to to low-income families and individuals.

Cast & Design Team Set For World Premiere Of THE TROJANS At The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens. Learn more!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For World Premiere Of Cate Wiley's SHELTERED With The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Broadway World has your an exclusive first look inside rehearsals for the World Premiere of Sheltered, a new play by Cate Wiley at the Cell Theatre. See photos!

THE TROJANS, A Synthwave Musical By Leegrid Stevens, To Premiere At The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cate Wiley's SHELTERED To Premiere at The Cell Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre with Megan Gillis will present the World Premiere of Sheltered, a new play by Cate Wiley in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

Photos: Matthew LaBanca's COMMUNION At The Cell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Matthew LaBanca’s confessional play COMMUNION makes its official Off-Broadway debut. Check out photos from the production.

IMPACT, Amy Engelhardt's Inspirational Edinburgh Hit, Comes To The Tank NYC
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Amy Engelhardt's IMPACT, an acclaimed show from the Edinburgh Festival, is set to be performed at The Tank NYC on October 23, 25, and 26.

WHERE WE MEET To Play Limited Run At The Cell
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre announced the limited run of WHERE WE MEET, a solo musical by Kate Eberstadt, exploring quantum physics and human experience through music, from September 27-29, 2024.