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All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

SPECIMEN by Randall Sharp to Return to Axis Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026

Axis Theatre Company will present an encore engagement of Specimen, a new play written and directed by Randall Sharp that looks at how humanity decides who is an alien—and who is not.

SPECIMEN World Premiere to be Presented at Axis Theatre This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

Axis Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Specimen, written and directed by Randall Sharp, running in May at 1 Sheridan Square in Manhattan.

SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID to be Presented at Axis Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Axis Theatre Company will present the 24th annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. The play is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randall Sharp.

Holiday Show SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID Returns to the Axis Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Axis Theatre Company will present the 23rd annual production of its family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Learn more about the show here!

Axis Theatre Will Stage Encore Run of New Staging of TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, Axis Theatre Company is thrilled to present an encore engagement of its celebrated new staging of William Shakespeare’s most heart-breaking comedy, Twelfth Night.

Axis Theatre Company to Present William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

Axis Theatre Company will present a new staging of William Shakespeare's most painful comedy, Twelfth Night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AXIS Theatre Company to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID Interactive Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

AXIS Theatre Company will present 'SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID,' an interactive play adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Randy Sharp's WASHINGTON SQUARE to Return to Axis Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

Axis Theatre Company will present a return engagement of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’ novel.

Axis Theatre Company to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID, Adapted From a Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

Axis Theatre Company will present the 21st annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, this festive, interactive winter play runs December 2–18 and is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randy Sharp.

Axis Theatre Company to Present New Adaptation of Henry James's WASHINGTON SQUARE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

Axis Theatre Company will present the return of Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James’s novel. Adapted and directed by Randy Sharp, the production features original music by Paul Carbonara, a cast of four, and is performed in the heart of Greenwich Village, a few blocks from the story’s 19th-century setting.

Axis Theatre to Present SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

Axis Theatre Company will present the 20th anniversary production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, this festive, interactive winter play runs December 3–19 and is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randy Sharp.

Axis Theatre Company to Present WORLDS FAIR INN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

Following celebrated performances in June, Axis Theatre Company will present a remount of Worlds Fair Inn, an absurdist comedy written and directed by Randy Sharp. Worlds Fair Inn takes inspiration from the failures and genius of three men.

Axis Theatre Company Returns to In-Person Events with WORLDS FAIR INN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Axis Theatre Company will return to in-person events with the world premiere of Worlds Fair Inn, an absurdist comedy written and directed by Randy Sharp. Running June 2–19, Worlds Fair Inn takes inspiration from the failures and genius of three men.

Axis Theatre Will Present WASHINGTON SQUARE, a New Adaptation of Henry James' Tragicomic Novella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020

Axis Theatre Company presents Washington Square, a contemporary take on Henry James' tragicomic novella. Adapted and directed by Axis Theatre's founder and Artistic Director Randy Sharp, the production features original music by Paul Carbonara, a cast of four, and is performed in the heart of Greenwich Village, a few blocks from the story's 19th-century setting. Previews for Washington Square begin on March 11 at Axis Theatre (1 Sheridan Square, Manhattan), with a press opening set for March 15, for a limited run through April 11, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at axiscompany.org.

Axis Theatre Presents SEVEN IN ONE BLOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

'What could be better than a play that asks you to shout? Well, one that asks you to sing. All this fun is part of an updated version of 'The Brave Little Tailor...' My son also thought of another reason that Seven in One Blow is the greatest play ever: the actors pass out candy at the end.'-The New York Times

Axis Theatre Company Will Present 18th Annual Production of SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, OR THE BRAVE LITTLE KID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2019

Axis Theatre Company continues its 20th anniversary season with the 18th annual production of its beloved family holiday show, Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid. Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, this festive, interactive winter play runs December 6a?"22 and is written and directed by Axis Artistic Director Randy Sharp (Axis Company's High Noon, Edgar Oliver's Victor). Though the poignant tale was created for kids, the Axis productiona?"which teases out some of the many plausible subtexts and includes timely pop cultural referencesa?"resonates equally well for adults.

THE PRICE FOR SILENCE Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 22, 2019

The Price for Silence stars the EMMY winning actor Richard Thomas, the award-winning actress Lynn Mancinelli, Vanity star Emrhys Cooper, and Kristin Carey from Hall Pass. Sexual assault, opioid addiction, alcoholism, and family dysfunction are central elements of The Price of Silence and hold great relevance for today's social climate. This topical film was directed by Tony Germinario (Bad Frank) and has been acquired by Circus Road Films. Having just begun its festival run, this outstanding film has already won 9 awards, including multiple awards for Best Actor, directing and for Best Film.

BWW Review: LAST MAN CLUB at Axis Theatre
by Derek McCracken - Jun 9, 2019

Earth, air, water, and fire - every vital element reaches critical risk level in Last Man Club, an engaging, dystopian mood piece from writer/director Randy Sharp at Axis Theater. This tense one-act historical drama blows in with gale force as Sharp and her creative team unearth the allure and agony of manifest destiny compounded by an environmental crisis. We see hope through an apocalyptic lens as tragedy howls outside the door.

BWW Review: Atmospheric and riveting LAST MAN CLUB at Axis Company
by Joe Lombardi - Jun 9, 2019

There are no sure bets in theater.  That's the excitement and reality of live performance and creative risk taking.  There are, however, reliable pockets of extraordinary levels of sustained excellence.  One can presume a visit to the small Greenwich Village basement space of the Axis Company will include mind-blowing ambiance.  Last Man Club beautifully overloads the senses and transports you to the Dust Bowl in the 1930s.