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Photo Flash: 2020 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony

On Monday night, Playwrights Horizons hosted the 42nd Annual Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the largest and oldest international prize honoring women playwrights.

BWW Review: CRY IT OUT Concludes Merrimack Rep's 40th Season

Merrimack Repertory Theatre concludes its 40th season with Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT, a delightful human comedy that surfs along on the waves of a burgeoning friendship between a pair of mothers of newborn babies, while also acknowledging the myriad challenges that lurk beneath the surface. The playwright examines some of the decisions faced by families when baby makes three, bringing up socioeconomic differences, stresses on the marriage, and debating child-rearing best practices. Over coffee in their adjoining backyards, the women help each other navigate the waters of their new realities and learn that modern day motherhood is no day at the beach.

Photo Flash: Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents CRY IT OUT

Merrimack Repertory Theatre's production of Molly Smith Metzler's Cry It Out, directed by Amanda Charlton, an insightful comedy about the absurdities of being a new mom, continues through May 19 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall.

New Georges Announces the Premiere LEAP AND THE NET WILL APPEAR

New Georges presents the co-world premiere of Leap and the Net Will Appear, by Chana Porter, and directed byTara Ahmadinejad. Leap and the Net Will Appear will play June 16-30, 2019 in The Sam at The Flea Theater (20 Thomas Street New York, NY 10007), with opening night set for June 18, 2019. New Georges is an Anchor Partner at The Flea.

MRT Presents CRY IT OUT

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) will present Molly Smith Metzler's Cry It Out, an insightful comedy about the absurdities of being a new mom, as the final show of its 40th Anniversary Season, from April 24 to May 19, directed by Amanda Charlton at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, according to Artistic Director Sean Daniels and Executive Director Bonnie J. Butkas.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company Presents Reading Of Gajdics' INHERITANCE OF SHAME

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company (PCTC, www.playhousecreatures.org), is honored to be producing the first public stage version of celebrated author, Peter Gajdics,' epic autobiography, 'The Inheritance of Shame.'

Little Lord's SKINNAMARINK To Premiere March As Part Of Next Door At NYTW

Little Lord presents the world premiere of their most ambitious work to date, SKINNAMARINK, as part of Next Door at NYTW.

Casting Announced For THE TRUTH ABOUT SANTA at The Tank

The Tank in association with Theater of the Apes will present the 10th anniversary production of the dark holiday comedy, The Truth About Santa, written by Greg Kotis (Winner of 2002 Tony Award, 2001 Drama Desk Award, and 2001 Obie Award for Urinetown), directed by Ilana Becker (Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab; Playwrights Horizons Robert Moss Directing Fellow) at The Tank (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), December 5-20.

Little Lord Presents THE PEANUT BUTTER SHOW A Five Night Only Back-to-School Performance Event

This fall, go back to school with Little Lord as they turn THE DOXSEE into a one-room schoolhouse in The Peanut Butter Show: a silly, sloppy, sadistic, and slightly dangerous school-wide assembly. Attendance is mandatory.

Readings of ALBINO DEER Complete Casting

Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC), in partnership with the Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG), will present readings of Albino Deer as part of EAG's Open Stage Grant.

FIX ME, JESUS plays through November 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company, midtown Manhattan. In the video below, playwright Helen Sneed, director Sam Pinkleton, cast members Lori Gardner, Polly Lee, Lee Roy Rogers, Mitch Tebo, dramaturg Christine A. Mills, stage managers, Deidre Works and Sarah M. Brown answer two questions: 'Where do you shop for clothes?' and 'Which store has the best dressing rooms?' Click below!

Helen Sneed, author of Fix Me, Jesus, continues her discussion of the play, directed by Sam Pinkleton. Fix Me, Jesus concludes its world-premiere run on Sunday, November 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Below, Helen talks about growing up in rural Texas and her family's background in state politics. Click to watch!

Fix Me, Jesus by Helen Sneed, directed by Sam Pinkleton, is currently running in its world premiere through Sunday, November 24, at Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Playing mother and daughter in the new play, actresses Lori Gardner and the young Kate Froemmeling talk about their relationship on stage and off in the video below!

In the video below, NYC actress Polly Lee talks about Annabell Armstrong, the character she portrays in Helen Sneed's new play, Fix Me, Jesus, directed by Sam Pinkleton. The play is running through November 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company in midtown Manhattan. Polly Lee, born in Britain, talks about the challenges of portraying a character outside her personal experience and tackling a Texas accent. Watch below!

FIX ME, JESUS by Helen Sneed, directed by Sam Pinkleton, at Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 W 36th Street), continues through November 24. Below, Pinkleton discusses the production - check it out!

Don't miss the world premiere of FIX ME, JESUS by Helen Sneed, directed by Sam Pinkleton, at Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 W 36th Street), through November 24. In the video below, playwright Helen Sneed goes in-depth on her new play!

Yale Repertory Theatre, in a co-production with American Repertory Theater, presents the world premiere of Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Marie Antoinette will be performed at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) now through November 17. Opening Night is tomorrow, Thursday, November 1. Check out a video with backstage interviews with the cast and creative team below!