The Players Theatre

Be Bold! Reveals Week One Winner Of SPF LUV 2026 Short Play Festival 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

The Players Theatre's SPF LUV 2026 festival in the West Village revealed the audience's favorite this past weekend. The play, part of a series of 15-minute romantic dramas, explores complex personal relationships.

Literally Alive Unveils Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Literally Alive Family Theatre will present THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL at the Players Theatre, featuring a cast led by Nova Rivera. The show opens February 21 and runs through April 4.

Interview: Brooke Di Spirito of THE OPENING at The Players Theatre
by Jarrett Winters Morley - Feb 3, 2026

Read a conversation with Di Spirito about the second most famous musical about chess...and butt plugs? The show opened January 11 and plays now through February 8th

DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? Comes to Frigid NYC 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Infinite Monkey Theater Co. will present the thought-provoking play DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? exploring themes of connection and isolation in a digital age.

Be Bold! Productions Unveils Selection For 14th Annual LUV SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Be Bold! Productions has revealed the selected works for its 14th Annual LUV Short Play and Musical Festival. The festival centers on love in its many forms and will feature fifteen original short plays presented over three weeks at Players Theatre.

Photos: SHELTER IN PLACE World Premiere at Sgouros Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

A world premiere production of SHELTER IN PLACE, a new comedy by Henry Feldman, opened earlier this month to a sold-out house and is currently running in New York City through January 25. Check out photos of the show.

Photos: Meet the Cast of SHELTER IN PLACE at The Sgouros Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

Shelter in Place, Henry Feldman’s new comedy, will receive its World Premiere this month at The Sgouros Theater in the East Village. Check out new photos of the cast.

The Players Theatre Company To Present ANNIE JR. As Part Of The Penguin Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2026

The Players Theatre Company has been designated a replica chapter of The Penguin Project and will present a production of Annie Jr. in the spring. The announcement was made in a December 30 news release.

Interview: Suzanne King, Bringing us STAGE WHISPERS About Houston Local Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jan 2, 2026

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Spark Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Long Island Premiere of HOLY ROLLERS Comes to Sunrise Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

Sunrise Theatre Company will present the original musical comedy Holy Rollers for the first time since its off-Broadway run at the Players Theatre in 2024. Learn more here!

Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Be Bold! Productions is presenting A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. The production marks its 17th anniversary season and features a book by director Brenda Bell, based on the original story by Charles Dickens, with a score by Michael Sgouros. Check out photos of the production.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Spark Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Did You Know These Shows Were Inspired By Social Media Posts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 7, 2025

Prince Faggot and Slam Frank are two of the most talked-about productions of the season so far—and both were initially inspired by tweets on the platform now known as X. 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Players Theatre to Offer Special Sunday Family Matinees And Workshop 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Be Bold! Productions' Sunday 11am showings of A Christmas Carol the Musical Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre are customized for families and include a pre-show family workshop for young children!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; MATILDA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

SHELTER IN PLACE Begins At Sgouros Theater In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

A new comedy set against an approaching Gulf Coast hurricane will make its world premiere in the East Village this winter. Shelter in Place, written by Henry Feldman and directed by Joan Kane, begins a limited engagement January 8–25 at the Sgouros Theater.