The Culture Project

Clutch Productions To Present Staged Readings Of PALESTINE Written And Performed By Najla Saïd
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Clutch Productions will present two staged readings of PALESTINE by Najla Saïd on June 15, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church Inwood. Proceeds benefit humanitarian aid for the children of Gaza.

Kyra Sedgwick, Florencia Lozano & More Join ALL OF ME at The New Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for All of Me, by Laura Winters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Free Intro To TRU's Spring 24 Producer Development & Mentorship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for a free intro to their Spring 24 Producer Development & Mentorship Program (PDMP).

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Spring 2024 Producer Development And Mentorship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the Spring 2024 Producer Development and Mentorship Program (PDMP), offering support and education for producers at all levels.

Earth-a-lulia! Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping Sets Up Permanent Home in Loisaida
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2023

Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping has established a permanent creative home at 36 Avenue C (Loisaida Ave., corner of E. 3rd Street), where the troupe will evolve new works and perform weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM. The location, renamed Earthchxrch, is a former bank branch (first North Fork, then Capital One). 

Reverend Billy & Stop Shopping Choir To Perform at Joe's Pub in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Rev. Billy & Stop Shopping Choir return to Joe's Pub on November 26, December 10, and December 17. Weekly shows also at Earthchxrch from Oct 29 to Nov 19.

SPIES FOR THE POPE Comes to Theater For The New City Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

'SPIES FOR THE POPE' is a picaresque spy story set during the Thirty Years War. Theater for the New City presents this intriguing play by Douglas Lackey, directed by Alexander Harrington. Catch the show from Nov 9-26, 2023, at Theater for the New City.

Seven Devils New Play Foundry Welcomes New Leadership Team: Paula Marchiel, Mallory Metoxen, And Adrian Centeno
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023

The Board of Seven Devils New Play Foundry will welcome the Artistic Leadership Team of Paula Marchiel, Mallory Metoxen, and Adrian Centeno, who will take the reins of the company's mission to develop and present new work that embraces the diversity of the American experience following the departure of Producing Artistic Director Jeni Mahoney who is stepping down in September, following 23 years of service.

A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023

Discover the immersive theater experience of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, where history and celebrity culture collide. Explore Lady Gaga's Lower East Side and uncover hidden gems in this unique journey through time.

Photos: Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company Present The World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea), at The Vino Theater in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. See photos from the production. 

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through July 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023

Spin Cycle continues the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture. Performances, which began on Lady Gaga's birthday (March 28) will continue through July 30.

TRY FOR THE KINGDOM World Premiere to Begin Performances at the Vino Theater in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company will present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea).

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Spin Cycle has announced an extension of the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

Immersive Solo A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Begins Performances March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023

Spin Cycle presents the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture. Performances begin on Lady Gaga's birthday - Tuesday, March 28.

California Premiere Of Lucas Hnath's THE THIN PLACE to be Presented at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Abigail Deser directs the California premiere of The Thin Place by Obie Award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, running March 18 through April 24 at Atwater Village Theatre.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. The final play from the late author now runs through January 8, 2023 (extended from an original closing date of January 1).

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. Due to the detection of Covid within the Des Moines company, performances November 29 – December 3 have been canceled, with the production now beginning December 4.

Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022

Due to Covid cases within the company, Theatre for a New Audience is canceling five preview performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of iconic American writer Denis Johnson's Des Moines, directed by Arin Arbus and featuring Johanna Day, Arliss Howard, Hari Nef, Michael Shannon, and Heather Alicia Simms.

Michael Shannon, Johanna Day, Hari Nef & More to Star in DES MOINES Off-Broadway Premiere at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience will present Denis Johnson’s Des Moines, the final play from the late author, and the first play by Johnson TFANA has staged, November 29, 2022–January 1, 2023, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

Justin Waldman Named New Artistic Director of Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Two River Theater has named Justin Waldman as their new Artistic Director.  Waldman returns to the East Coast from San Diego after an eleven-year career at the Old Globe Theatre.