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Photo Flash: CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH) Welcomes Special Guests
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), the new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris) which is playing a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues). 

BLUE WAVE 2020: THE VOTING RIGHTS SHOW Comes To Hidden Cabaret At The Secret Room
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019


Seven months prior to the 2018 Midterm Elections, Cabaret Show Producer, Publicist, and Performer Stephen Hanks launched a variety show series as fundraisers for Democratic Senate, Congress, and State Legislature candidates. The critically acclaimed CABARET CAMPAIGNS: RIDE THE BLUE WAVE 2018! at Don't Tell Mama featured 28 different performers and raised more than $6,000 divided among 30 candidates. Election Day 2018 was indeed a a?oeBlue Wave,a?? as the Democrats flipped 40 seats in Congress.

$20 Rush Tickets Available For Off-Broadway Premiere Of CONFIDENCE (and The Speech) At Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway (Anne Lambert, producer) announced today that rush tickets are now available for the remaining performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), the new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris) which is playing a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street a?" between 9th & 10th Avenues). Previews began on November 14 and the show had an official opening on November 20, 2019. Performances will continue through December 7, 2019. Rush Tickets priced at $20 (cash only) are available at the Theatre Row box office (410 West 42nd Street) one (1) hour prior to performance.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH) at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris) for a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Photo Flash: First Look at CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH) at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris) for a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Performances Begin Tomorrow for Off-Broadway Premiere of CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway (Anne Lambert, producer) will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris) for a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of The Off-Broadway Premiere of CONFIDENCE (AND THE SPEECH)
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2019


Meet the cast of the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris). 

April Armstrong To Play President Carter In CONFIDENCE (and The Speech) At Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019


Charlotte's Off Broadway (Producer, Anne Lambert) is very happy to welcome April Armstrong (Ragtime, Carousel) to the company for the Off-Broadway premiere of Confidence (and The Speech), a new play, written by Susan Lambert Hatem and directed by Hannah Ryan (Hamilton, An American in Paris). Ms. Armstrong will portray President Jimmy Carter (replacing the previously announced Denise Burse) for a limited engagement at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street a?" between 9th & 10th Avenues). Previews will begin on Thursday, November 14 at 8pm with an official opening on Wednesday, November 20th at 8pm. Performances will continue through December 7th.

Pinkster Returns To Philipsburg Manor May 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2019


Drumming, dancing, a reading from celebrated author Michael Twitty, an interactive documentary and movie screenings are just some of the exciting happenings at Celebrate Pinkster at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, on Saturday, May 18, from 10am-5pm.

Bridge Street Theatre Presents THE MOORS By Jen Silverman
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2019


Bridge Street Theatre presents Jen Silverman's THE MOORSComing soon to Catskill's adventurous Bridge Street Theatre is the second production in its 2019 Subscription Series - "The Moors", a darkly comic work from Jen Silverman, one of the hottest young playwrights in the U.S. today. The play opens with a "Pay What You Will" preview on May 30 and plays Thursdays through Sundays until June 9 in the theatre's intimate 84-seat Mainstage in the Village of Catskill.

Pay Tribute To The Oldest African American Holiday At Philipsburg Manor
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2018


Drumming, dancing, and dramatic vignettes are highlights for visitors who attend Celebrate Pinkster at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, today, May 19, from 10am-5pm.

Pay Tribute To The Oldest African American Holiday At Philipsburg Manor
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2018


Drumming, dancing, and dramatic vignettes are highlights for visitors who attend Celebrate Pinkster at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, on Saturday, May 19, from 10am-5pm.

VIDEO: MAD MEL SAVES THE WORLD to Premiere at Midtown International Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017


Thousands of years ago, ancient aliens called the Marradians visited Earth to share their knowledge and make humanity what it is today. Well, we gotta blame someone! Now they're coming back to destroy us. Unless Mad Mel, the Hans Solo of our story, can save the planet.

Downtown Music Productions and Howl Gallery Present PINS AND NEEDLES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2016


Mimi Stern-Wolfe's Downtown Music Productions will appear in a revival of Harold Rome's witty satire Pins and Needles, music direction by Stern-Wolfe, stage direction by Larry Marshall, choreography by Mercedes Ellington,Tuesday October 25, 7 PM, at the Howl Gallery, 6 East 1st Street.  (All proceeds will go to the Actor's Fund and HOWL Help.)  With its critically acclaimed score and lyrics, Pins and Needles,  written in 1937, is a unique call for social justice and equity.

Flushing Town Hall Sets Summer Performances, Family Programs & More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2016


Spend your summer at Flushing Town Hall, which is presenting a fun and dynamic lineup of performances and special events this coming season, providing global arts for a global community in Queens and beyond.

Mike Iveson Sci-Fi World Premiere to Play The Kitchen in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2016


The Kitchen is pleased to present The Tear Drinkers, the second musical work from beloved performer and Bessie-Award-winning composer Mike Iveson. The Tear Drinkers is a suite of sci-fi songs for six performers and piano; it follows four humans who have been abducted by the United States government and brought to an underground holding tank in New Mexico, so that the government can determine which of them is actually an alien from another planet masquerading as an earthling. Downtown performer Mike Iveson leads a team of exceptional artists, including pioneering video artist Charles Atlas, in a look at the private heartaches and private bathroom rituals of humans and aliens alike.

New Comedy Series 47 SECRETS TO A YOUNGER YOU Makes On-Line Debut
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2015


This Fall, 47 Secrets to A Younger You a comedy by and about working moms in their 40s, made its on-line debut.

Pinkster Festival in Sleepy Hollow Set for 5/17
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015


Dining on traditional African-American cuisine and enjoying music, dancing, and dramatic vignettes are highlights for visitors to Discover Pinkster! at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Philipsburg Manor Presents DISCOVER PINKSTER! Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2014


Dining on traditional African-American cuisine and enjoying music, dancing, and dramatic vignettes are highlights for visitors to Discover Pinkster! at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, today, May 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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