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Pangea's INCUBATOR FESTIVAL Returns with New Shows
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

The East Village supper club Pangea is presenting the second edition of its cross-disciplinary “Incubator Festival,” with nine new shows in a three-week stretch from Sun July 20 to Sun Aug 10.  

TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy;  Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.

Pangea to Launch New Pop-Up INCUBATOR FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

A new cross-disciplinary festival, Pangea's “Incubator Festival,” is about to launch in the East Village. See full programming and learn how to attend the festival!

STEVE HAYES: TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies is set for Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm ET at Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors’ Guild, 1 E. 29th St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016.

Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS
by Analisa Bell - Apr 4, 2024

Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck & More to be Honored at 39th Annual Bistro Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Learn about the stars being honored at the 39th annual Bistro Awards, including Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck and more.

New Show Incubation Heats Up At PANGEA In April With Music, Comedy, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, welcomes back the American singer-comedian David Mills who emerges from a fruitful London exile (where he became a prominent comic voice) with a new Pangea residency starting with shows on Sat April 22 and 29, both at 9:30pm.  

Jay Rogers, Award-Winning Performer and Director, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 30, 2022

According to various reports, award-winning performer and director Jay Rogers passed away on Friday, October 28th, 2022.

BWW Interview: Michael McAssey Talks About OPEN MAC, Don't Tell Mama's Anniversary, and 40 Years of NYC Cabaret
by Ricky Pope - Jul 8, 2021

What do you get when you combine the pianistic finesse of Michael Feinstein, the smooth phrasing of Tony Bennett, and the bawdy wit of Bette Midler? You get Michael McAssey, who for 40 years has reigned as the clown prince of New York cabaret, and has enchanted as one of its most talented troubadours. He calls what he does 'schtick.' But that's undervaluing his unique blend of beautiful ballad singing and standup, or rather 'sit down' comedy.

Pangea Announces Summer Programming and Return to Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

The beloved East Village supper club Pangea, which came perilously close to closing during COVID, is announcing a mixture of ticketed and no-cover entertainment during the summer.  The announcement comes as Pangea earns the prestigious Village Award, presented by Village Preservation at their 31st annual meeting on Wednesday June 16.

BWW Interview: Stephen Shanaghan And Kevin Malony of Pangea Restaurant and Cabaret
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 15, 2021

Between loyal local patrons, a Gofundme campaign, and the contributions of many Alt Cabaret stars, PANGEA is still hangin' in there after ten months of the global health crisis. Everyone is pitching in to do all they can to keep the beloved home of Alt Cabaret alive and well and living in the Lower East Side.

Downtown Artists Led by TWEED Rally To Keep Pangea Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021

With the City demanding 2020 code upgrades that are beyond its reach financially, Pangea, which has helped countless artists freely develop work in a safe atmosphere of inclusion, experimentation and protest, finds itself in urgent need of life-saving support of its own.

BWW Previews: Pangea Debuts GHOST LIGHT SERIES October 23rd Featuring Tammy Faye Starlite and Penny Arcade
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 20, 2020

Popular and prolific Pangea artists reclaim their artistry and industry with a new series provided by the edgy downtown club.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 8- with NEXT ON STAGE Season 2, Beth Leavel, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2020

Today (October 8) in live streaming: Next on Stage is Back for Season 2, Beth Leavel visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster, Jeremy Kushnier & More Celebrate Redhouse on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm)  with Ain't It Grand - A Free Virtual Celebration to support Redhouse with Hunter Foster, Jeremy Kushnier, Steve Hayes, Maia Sharp, Marya Grandy, Trey Anastasio, Georgia Stitt, Sutton Foster and Nikki Renee Daniels.  

Arcade & Starlite Kick Off Pangea's GHOST LIGHT SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020

The far-right Southern evangelical country singer Tammy Faye Starlite makes another pilgrimage to New York, this time to gift America with a new values-rich concert celebrating who we are at this most promising time in history.

Redhouse Annual Fundraiser AIN'T IT GRAND to Feature Sutton Foster, Nikki Renee Daniels and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020

Join Redhouse Arts Center for their free virtual celebration as Redhouse raises the curtain on its annual fall fundraiser, Ain't it Grand, on October 8th at 8pm. This year will be like no other, literally, as this year's event will be online. Love Boat alums Fred Grandy and Ted Lange host this star-studded event on 'Stars in the House'.

BWW Feature: Redhouse Arts Center Expands Virtual Redhouse with their 2019 Production of ALMOST, MAINE
by Natasha Ashley - May 3, 2020

Like many other theaters all over the world the Redhouse Arts Center has unfortunately experienced many cancellations and rescheduling of shows that are a part of their 2020 season. To still support the theater and continue giving access to the arts, like other theaters the Redhouse has shifted to online programs under 'Virtual Redhouse.' Virtual Redhouse has expanded. Starting May 4th and running through May 17th the Redhouse is offering a chance for their virtual audiences to experience and view their 2019 production of the Off-Broadway hit Almost, Maine. This production entertained audiences at Redhouse in January and February for their 2019 season. The live stream is available for purchase at www.theredhouse.org and the cost, which includes all fees, is only $15. Once purchased you have 24 hours to view and enjoy the enchanting production as directed by the talented Steve Hayes who made his directorial debut with this production. The stellar cast features Laura Austin, Lilli Komurek, Alyssa Otoski-Keim, John Bixler, Basil Allen, and Derek Emerson Powell.

Redhouse Arts Center to Stream ALMOST, MAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2020

Redhouse Arts Center has recently launched a number of online programs under its 'Virtual Redhouse' and is expanding on those offerings. Beginning May 4th and running through May 17th, Redhouse will be giving audiences the opportunity to watch its production of the Off-Broadway hit Almost, Maine which originally ran in January/February of 2019.