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ART LILLARD'S HEAVENLY BIG BAND to Swing at TNC's 50th Halloween Ball
by Rachel Stone - Oct 26, 2026

Art Lillard's 17-piece swing orchestra will perform at Theater for the New City's 50th annual Village Halloween Costume Ball, featuring ballroom dancing, aerial performance, cabaret, and a midnight costume contest.
VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL to Celebrate 50th Year at Theater for the New City
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

Theater for the New City marks five decades of its East Village Halloween tradition with performances, aerial dance, live music, cabaret, and a costume contest.
Julie Christensen to Release DON'T YOU PUSH Single and Video
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Julie Christensen, known for her work with Divine Horsemen and Leonard Cohen, will release the single and video for Don't You Push, addressing her response to ICE raids.
Lower East Side Festival of the Arts Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Over 200 Acts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.
THE PROM to be Presented at SoL Summer Theatre in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

SoL Summer Theatre will present The Prom as its 2026 Mainstage production, running July 16-26 at the Lon Winston Theatre in Carbondale, CO, directed by Luke Ryan with tickets on sale May 1st.
Theater for the New City to Present 30th LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. Learn more!
Photos: DIVA THERAPY At Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

Five Senior Citizen Las Vegas Drag Queens go to group therapy in the new play DIVA THERAPY, currently running at Theater for the New City.until Sunday, November 24. See photos from the show.
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31. 
DIVA THERAPY To Have World Premiere At Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Ego Actus Theatre Company has announced the new play DIVA THERAPY by John Mark Lucas, running November 7-24 at Theater for the New City. Directed by Joan Kane, the comedy explores life as Las Vegas impersonators.
Lower East SIde Festival Of The Arts Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 29th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted May 24 to 26 in and around Theater for the New City.
Theater for the New City Presents BRING THEM BACK A Meta Dark Comedy 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024

Catch the new comedy BRING THEM BACK at Theater for the New City, NYC from May 9-19.
Theater For the New City Will Host Memorial For Composer Joseph Vernon Banks
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

On March 16 at 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Avenue (at East Tenth Street), will celebrate the life of Joseph Vernon Banks, the long-time composer of its Street Theater productions, who died of cancer at age 62 on November 11, 2023. 
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball Will Haunt You Outdoors And Indoors, October 31
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023

To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its 47th annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31. 
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside, October 31
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2021

Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976. With safety paramount this year, the fete will take place October 31 as an open-air celebration outside the theater, on East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.  A large tent will provide rain protection. 
Sorg Opera House Announces New Shows For 2021-22 Following Renovations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2021

The Sorg Opera House returns to performances beginning this week! The venue has announced its upcoming lineup of shows for 2021-22, following its recent renovations.
Theater for the New City Announces Tenth Installment of OPEN 'THO SHUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2021

On Saturday, January 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present the tenth installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
Theater for the New City to Present Ninth Installment of OPEN 'THO SHUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021

On Saturday, January 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present the ninth installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND Star Dawn Wells Dies at 82
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 30, 2020

America's favorite castaway, Dawn Wells, passed peacefully this morning, in no pain as a result of complications due to Covid at the age of 82.
OPEN THO' SHUT Walk-By Theater Continues At TNC November 28
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2020

On Saturday, November 28 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present the third installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
Theater for the New City Presents Second Installment of OPEN 'THO SHUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020

Inspired by its success November 14 of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' an afternoon of 'walk-by theater' staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street, Theater for the New City will present its second installment of the innovative presentation on Saturday, November 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

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