Thomas G. Waites

GENE FRANKEL THEATRE FESTIVAL Reveals 2025 Winter Festival Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 24, 2025

The Gene Frankel Theatre Festival wrapped its Winter Festival on December 22 with a gala celebrating the season's short plays and one act productions. Learn more about the winners!

Gene Frankel Theatre Festival Showcases 24 New One-Act Plays Through August 17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025

The inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival (GFT) is now underway in New York City, offering an exhilarating two-week celebration of fresh theatrical talent. Running through August 17, 2025, the festival presents 24 brand-new one-act plays across eight performance blocks at the iconic Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, NoHo), a venue long known for championing experimental and emerging work.

BETWEEN THEM AND NOW Premieres At Gene Frankel Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

Between Them and Now, a visually poetic puppetry piece created by Spanish actress and Fulbright scholar Sara Velasco, will make its New York debut this August at the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival.

Francesca Ravera Joins Jury For Inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

Award-winning actress Francesca Ravera has joined the jury for the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival, which opens August 4 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City.

The First Annual Gene Frankel Theatre Festival to Feature Over 20 Debut Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

This August the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival will take palce in NoHo featuring new theatrical works. The two-week festival will showcase an exciting lineup of 25 one-acts and short plays.

LUCKY MAN �" A WARRIOR’S JOURNEY Opens Tonight at Gene Frankel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

This June, Emmy and Golden Globe winner John Goodman and Evan Azriliant, in association with Without A Net Productions, will present Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey, a rock & 'role' monologue written and performed by veteran actor and musician Thomas G. Waites, directed by Joe Danisi, with musical direction by Tony Daniels.

Thomas G. Waites' LUCKY MAN �" A WARRIOR’S JOURNEY to Run at the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Veteran actor and musician Thomas G. Waites will step into the spotlight with Lucky Man – A Warrior’s Journey Off-Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s GODLESS Sets Streaming Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s film Godless will be available for streaming on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and Fandango at Home beginning February 28, 2025. The film premiered in select theaters in November 2024 and has sparked conversations about the intersection of faith, politics, and personal conviction.

Release Date Set for GODLESS Starring Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Michael Ricigliano's film Godless will premiere in September 2024. Shot entirely on location on Long Island, it presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of faith, ambition, and personal conviction.

Kelsey Grammer & Thomas G. Waites MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Extends To July 7
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Kelsey Grammer and Thomas G. Waites star in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which has been extended to run until July 7.

Kelsey Grammer to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

Hot Italian lovers, quick witted rivals, masquerade balls, and unruly gossip set the stage for Thomas G. Waites reimagined tale of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Reimagined MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Set in 1940s Italy Will Open at the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

A reimagined version of Much Ado About Nothing, set in 1940s Italy, will open at the Gene Frankel Theatre next month. Directed by Thomas G. Waites, performances will run June 7 - 30.

Photos: A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND Returns to the Gene Frankel Theatre 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

Based on a true story, it is written by Richard Roy (Richard III with Denzel Washington) and Eric C. Webb, directed by Thomas G. Waites (Awake and Sing! starring Frances McDormand, King Richard III starring Al Pacino), and stars Richard Roy and Dillon John Collins.

BWW Review: MR. TOOLE at 59E59 Theaters Depicts a Captivating Backstory of John Kennedy Toole
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 6, 2020

59E59 Theaters is now presenting 'Mr. Toole,' a production that will appeal to literature and drama lovers alike. The Off-Broadway premiere of this play is superbly written by Vivian Neuwirth, finely directed by Cat Parker, and features an outstanding cast.

MR. TOOLE Will Make its Off Broadway Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director), will welcome the Off Broadway premiere of MR. TOOLE, written by Vivian Neuwirth and directed by Cat Parker. Produced by Articulate Theatre Company, in association with Lagniappe Productions, MR. TOOLE begins performances on Friday, February 28 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 15.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Final Three Performances This Weekend At Gene Frankel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2019

Thomas G. Waites' rocking adaptation of one of Shakespeare's rarely-performed comedies will play its final three performances this weekend. The hippie lovefest of this re-worked Love's Labour's Lost continues at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, between Lafayette and Bowery) from October 24-26 at 8pm. The production, featuring a cast full of bright young talent, is made possible with the generous support of The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust. Tickets, priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available online at https://loveslabourstgw.bpt.me/.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Meets Woodstock 50 At Gene Frankel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019

Echoing the sentiments of the world's greatest rock concert on its 50th anniversary,Thomas G. Waites transports the tenderness and philanthropy of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST to the era of enlightened love and transformative music. Presented with the generous support of The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust, a cast brimming with emerging New York talent will bring the timeless verse of Shakespeare and enduring music of Woodstock to the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, between Lafayette and Bowery) for a limited engagement from October 3-26. Opening is Sunday, October 6. Tickets, priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available online at https://loveslabourstgw.bpt.me/.

Acclaimed A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS Extends Through September 29
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019

After unanimous critical praise and audience demand, prison drama A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND will extend through September 29 at The Producer's Club, where it began on July 18.