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Presale Tickets on Sale to The Town Hall Spring Shout Benefit Concert Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Tickets for The Town Hall's inaugural Spring Shout benefit concert honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda on May 19, 2025, are now available for purchase. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lawrence Zucker, Executive Director of The Town Hall, to Step Down at the End of the Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

After 44 years of leading The Town Hall as its Executive Director, Lawrence Zucker will be stepping down from his leadership role at the end of the calendar year.

Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Announces Off-Broadway Return for Pride
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

Producer Michael Urie will present the Off-Broadway return of Happy Birthday Doug – the acclaimed comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet’s “Chloë,” “Drunk History,” “Bob’s Burgers,” RuPaul’s “AJ and the Queen” on Netflix) – in a special Pride weekend engagement starting this week for four shows only, June 23-26 at 7:00 PM.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Starring Drew Droege to Return Off-Broadway for Special Pride Weekend Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

Producer Michael Urie has announced that Happy Birthday Doug – the comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet’s “Chloë,” “Drunk History,” “Bob’s Burgers,” RuPaul’s “AJ and the Queen” on Netflix) – will return Off-Broadway for a special Pride weekend engagement for four shows only from June 23-26 at 7:00 PM.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Extends At Soho Playhouse Through March 29
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

Producer Michael Urie has announced that Happy Birthday Doug a?" the new comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's a?oeChloë,a?? a?oeDrunk History,a?? a?oeBob's Burgers,a?? RuPaul's a?oeAJ and the Queena?? on Netflix) a?" has extended through Sunday, March 29 after opening last week to rave reviews. The New York Times hailed the show a?oea laugh-out-loud funny social sendupa?? and heralded Droege's a?oesupercharged performance.a?? The Daily Beast calls it a?oea very funny, pointed celebrationa?? and praised a?oeDroege's vivid compendium of characters.a?? The play, originally scheduled to run through Sunday, March 1, is being performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan). Happy Birthday Doug is directed by Tom DeTrinis (Bright Colors And Bold Patterns) and produced in association with Zach Laks. For tickets and information, please visit HappyBirthdayDoug.com

Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Opens Thursday With Valentine's Night Special On Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2020

Opening this week, producer Michael Urie presents HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG a?" a new comedy  written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's a?oeChloë,a?? a?oeDrunk History,a?? a?oeBob's Burgers,a?? RuPaul's a?oeAJ and the Queena?? on Netflix) a?" performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan).

Photo Coverage: The Team Behind HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Meets The Press
by Walter McBride - Feb 6, 2020

Check out photos from press day as the team behind the new off-Broadway play, Happy Birthday Doug, greeted the media!

Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Presented By Michael Urie Begins Performances This Week at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020

Starting this week, producer Michael Urie will present HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG - a new comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's 'Chloë,' 'Drunk History,' 'Bob's Burgers,' RuPaul's 'AJ and the Queen' on Netflix) - performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan).

Phillipa Soo, Ashley Park, and More Among Final Rotating Stars of NASSIM
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the final rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM.

Additional Rotating Cast Announced For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2019

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through the end of January for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be:

Photo Flash: Barrow Street Theatricals Celebrates Opening Night of NASSIM!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2018

Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian, opened just last night, Wednesday, December 12, at New York City Center, Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2018

Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian, opens tonight, Wednesday, December 12, at New York City Center, Stage II (131 West 55th Street) .