Adele Rylands News

Winner of the 2014 NYMF Developmental Reading Series, this Latin infused American musical is inspired by the true story of a Princeton Undergrad who was an undocumented child immigrant from the Dominican Republic. When Manuel gets a scholarship to study at Oxford, he's faced with the realization that he can't leave the USA. He takes on The Statue ofLiberty in the fight of a lifetime; the high-stakes boxing match that is immigration today. IsManuel worthy? No one is spared in this political comedy that pulls no punches about immigration reform and the American Dream. Scroll down for a peek at the cast in rehearsal!

Next up in the Shakespearean cannon from Hamlet Isn't Dead is LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST - our acoustic, summer spectacular of Shakespeare's first real rom-com! In true Hamlet Isn't Dead style, this production is a trimmed-up tale of summer lovin' between the dudes of Navarre and the ladies of France. It's full of passionate whimsy and irreverent verse; love poems and fistfights; bad Latin jokes and live music from the cast!

The original 1960's inspired sci-fi musical WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO gets an immersive, dance-party infused production beginning June 11. This theatrical extravaganza will transform the bar and gallery space of Bushwick's Brooklyn Fireproof into Planet Wongo where audience members can dance, interact with sexy alien beings and be part of the show. Wongo is based on a concept by Ben Budick with music by Dave Ogrin, lyrics by Ben Budick, Steve Mackes and Dave Ogrin and a book by Steve Mackes. David Rigano directs. Performances begin June 11.

The Abstract Sentiment Theatre Company has announcd Macbeth: Tim Burton Meets Shakespeare, a Tim Burton styled Macbeth staged in an asylum.

The Abstract Sentiment Theatre Company has announcd Macbeth: Tim Burton Meets Shakespeare, a Tim Burton styled Macbeth staged in an asylum.

Men and Women Talking Love and Sex is performing Off-Broadway at the Davenport Theatre, 354 W. 45th Street (at 9th Ave), NYC. December 5, 2014 thru January 10, 2015 General Admission: $30; January 11, 2015 thru February 14, 2015 General Admission: $60; Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. www.menandwomentalkingloveanddsex.com

Aaron Ballard ("Celebrity Ghost Stories"), Nicolas Greco (Lovesick), Zane Johnston (The Laramie Project Epilogue), Ben Kahre (The Commons of Pensacola) and Karen Stanion ("U.F.O. Fever")