Yair Ben-Dor

THE CURTAIN to Host Panel Series After RICHARD III Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The Curtain will host a series of panels and talk-backs with national political action groups and elected leaders following Sunday matinees of their all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for RICHARD III at The Curtain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Curtain is presenting William Shakespeare’s Richard III, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sean Hagerty at Nimbus Arts Center. You can now get a first look inside rehearsals.

Spencer Aste, Yair Ben-Dor and More Complete the Cast of RICHARD III at The Curtain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The Curtain has revealed the complete cast and creative team for their all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sean Hagerty.

THE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED to Premiere at Spark Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

THE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED will premiere at The Chain Theatre as part of this year's Emerging Artists Theatre's Fall 2025 Spark Theatre Festival in NYC. Learn more!

Photos: Jamie Ballard, ChristiAnna Nelson, And More Star In MACBETH At Nimbus Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

The Curtain has released photos of the adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for The Curtain's MACBETH
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2024

The Curtain has released photos from inside rehearsal for their upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Photos: OBSERVANT at Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play OBSERVANT ends its limited engagement this weekend at Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC at The Chain Theatre. Check out production photos here!

Photos: Jamie Ballard Stars In MACBETH At The Curtain
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

The Curtain has released promo photos for their upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, featuring West End and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Jamie Ballard (‘Harry Potter’ in …The Cursed Child on the West End) in his American stage debut as ‘Macbeth’.

Photos: Opening Night of Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson’s new play Observant opened on Thursday, September 12 with a sold-out house at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The New York Premiere is currently running until September 28 at the Chain Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Shellen Lubin directs. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Week One Shows in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC starts today, September 9. Check out rehearsal photos here!

New York Premiere Of OBSERVANT To Host Post-Show Discussions
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

The new play OBSERVANT by Pamela Weiler Grayson will feature post-show discussions with the playwright, director Shellen Lubin, and cast members. The limited engagement runs from September 12-28 at The Chain Theatre.

Complete Cast Set for MACBETH Starring Jamie Ballard Presented by The Curtain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

The Curtain revealed complete casting and creative team for their upcoming adaptation of Williams Shakespeare’s Macbeth. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns September 9 �" 29
by Robert Diamond - Aug 23, 2024

Experience 60 new works including musicals, plays, and drag follies at Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC from September 9-29, 2024, now at The Chain Theatre.

Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT Will Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT will headline the Spark Theatre Festival NYC with a limited engagement from September 12 - 28 at The Chain Theatre.

Pamela Weiler Grayson's New Play OBSERVANT To Headline Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Weiler Grayson's new play OBSERVANT explores faith, family, and the future. Running from September 12-28 at The Chain Theatre, it headlines the Spark Theatre Festival NYC by Emerging Artists Theatre.

Full Cast and Creatives Set for New Play OCTOBER 7 at Actors Temple Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has revealed its full cast and a new director. See when and where you can see this production.

Geoffrey Cantor Steps In For Karen Carpenter as Director of OCTOBER 7
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024

OCTOBER 7, a verbatim play about the terrorist attacks on Israel as told by those who survived them, has announced its full cast and a new director, as Geoffrey Cantor (Marvel's Daredevil & The Punisher on Netflix) steps in for Karen Carpenter as the production's director

A PERFECT PEACE by Martin M. Zuckerman to be Presented at Theatre at St. Clements in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

A Perfect Peace, a new play by Martin M. Zuckerman and directed by Hersh Ellis and Susan Kohn Green, will play Theatre at St. Clements.

THE HOLYLANDERS Now Running at Theater at the 14th Street Y Through Mid October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Get ready to laugh with 'Holylanders,' a hilarious hit comedy by Moria Zrachia. This outrageously funny play explores the experiences of Israeli Millennials who leave their homeland to pursue the American dream. Limited engagement from September 29th to October 15th, 2023 at Theater at the 14th Street Y. Don't miss out - get your tickets now!

Jennifer Apple, Drew Elhamalawy & More to Lead THE BUBBLE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

On Tuesday, March 28th, two private industry presentations will be held in New York City for The Bubble, a new musical based on the acclaimed Israeli film of the same name.