NEWPORT NEWWORKS Musical Theater Festival Launches This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
A new destination for the development of bold, original musicals is taking flight this summer. Academy Award-nominated producer Peilin Chou and producer Jeanne Hagerty have announced the launch of Newport NewWorks, a nonprofit musical theater festival debuting August 3–17, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island.
Student Blog: My Week at the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival 2024
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Jul 9, 2024
I always leave feeling so inspired and creatively charged. It is truly a huge blessing and I am so lucky to go to a school where we are encouraged to take part in new work and we are given the opportunities to learn about many different aspects of our industry, and the Lanford Wilson Festival helps us do just that.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE REGIME IS FEMALE At The Tank
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019
Nine years from now, an American dictatorship has been overthrown, and over half of American males have died due to the XY virus. This is the future playwright Sarah Elizabeth Grace imagines in her play The Regime is Female, which will have a three-week run at The Tank beginning Friday November 1st.
Cast Announced For Torn Out Theater's THE ROVER
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 16, 2018
The company that received international media attention for their all-female production of The Tempest and all-male production of Hamlet is thrilled to announce the cast of its first mixed-gender outdoor play featuring full nudity: a production of The Rover, a popular Restoration comedy by Aphra Behn. The company is excited to begin rehearsals of the production, which celebrates body freedom and empowerment, and which showcases the work of a less frequently produced female playwright.
Cast Announced For Torn Out Theater's THE ROVER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018
The company that received international media attention for their all-female production of The Tempest and all-male production of Hamlet is thrilled to announce the cast of its first mixed-gender outdoor play featuring full nudity: a production of The Rover, a popular Restoration comedy by Aphra Behn. The company is excited to begin rehearsals of the production, which celebrates body freedom and empowerment, and which showcases the work of a less frequently produced female playwright.
Emerging Artists Theatre Presents Their 20th Annual New Work Series
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2018
Emerging Artists Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary by presenting their 20th Annual New Work Series (NWS). Under the direction of Artistic Director, Paul Adam's, the festival runs February 26 through March 18 at TADA Theatre in Chelsea.
Photo Flash: Queens Shakespeare & What Dreams May Co. Present ROBIN HOOD
by Julie Musbach - Jun 3, 2017
Following up our successful run of The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan and King Lear, Queens Shakespeare and What Dreams May Co are pleased to present Larry Blamire's Robin Hood. Join us for a summer of shield maidens, sheriffs, princes and a prince among thieves…Oh and did we mention swords. Lots and lots of swords.
Funny...Sheesh Presents LOVE ME, Now thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2015
FUNNY...SHEESH has announced the production of Jason S. Grossman's LOVE ME, directed by Rachel Klein. LOVE ME will play a limited engagement at The 4th Street Theatre, (83 East 4th Street, New York, NY). Performances begin tonight, April 30 and continue through Saturday, May16. Opening Night is Saturday, May2 (7:30 p.m.).