Aristophanes News

The AlphaNYC Presents LYSISTRATA

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2019

'Lysistrata', Directed by Alice Camarota, is a bawdy anti-war comedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes.

Shappi Khorsandi Announces Short Autumn Tour Of SKITTISH WARRIOR...CONFESSIONS OF A CLUB COMIC

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2019

Comedian, author and, most recently, idiot who agreed to be tortured on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, Shappi Khorsandi is a woman of many parts.

One Night Only Performance Of LYSISTRATA To Benefit Planned Parenthood And The ACLU Of Georgia

by Julie Musbach — July 22, 2019

Atlanta Models & Talent and The Lysistrata Project will host a benefit performance of the Greek comedy, LYSISTRATA to benefit Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Georgia at Theatrical Outfit on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7 PM.

BWW Review: Encores! Off-Center Brings Back Maria Irene Fornes and Rev. Al Carmines' Fresh and Vibrant PROMENADE

by Michael Dale — July 15, 2019

Through the leadership of Reverend Bernard Scott, Greenwich Village's Judson Memorial Church became a center for emerging artists during the 1950s, welcoming the experimental, the avant-garde and the political to have their work seen without fear of censorship.

The Flea Announces 2019/20 Season with Mac Wellman and Taylor Mac

by Rebecca Russo — June 27, 2019

Following on the success of the 201718 SEASON OF WOMXN and 201819 COLOR BRAVE SEASON, The Flea announced today that its 201920 Season will be the SEASON OF ANARCHY: THE RETURN OF THE MACS as they welcome back playwrights, poets and activists Mac Wellman and Taylor Mac.

Taylor Mac and Mac Wellman Will Debut New Works at The Flea

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2019

Taylor Mac's Broadway debut play, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, recently closed, but according to The New York Times, a new work of Mac's is debuting soon.

Red Bull Theater Announces Selections for THE NINTH ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

by Julie Musbach — June 13, 2019

Red Bull Theater today announced the selections for their ninth annual festival of 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes, featuring two brand new commissions from Kia Corthron and Marcus Gardley, alongside six brand new plays that have been chosen from hundreds of submissions fro

Sacred Fools Announces Season 23 For 2019-2020

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2019

The Sacred Fools Theater Company is excited to announce its upcoming 23rd Season (2019-2020), featuring two World Premieres and two West Coast Premieres.

THE BIRDS Comes To The 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival

by A.A. Cristi — June 3, 2019

The Sacred Fools Theater Company is delighted to announce its three shows at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Access Theater Black Box Presents THE COMEDIAN'S TRAGEDY

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2019

Access Theater Black Box presents The Comedian's Tragedy, an edgy, supernatural love story about Aristophanes struggling with his muse in Ancient Greece, written by Matthew Amendt.

Gary Beck Releases New Poetry Book TRANSITIONS

by Julie Musbach — May 6, 2019

Transitions is a 122 page poetry book in paperback with a price of $10.

Kostis Velonis's LIFE WITHOUT TRAGEDY Opens On Governors Island

by A.A. Cristi — May 3, 2019

Onassis USA is pleased to announce thatcelebrated artist Kostis Velonis's large-scale sculptural work Life Without Tragedy has now been installed on Governors Island, where it will remain on view, free of charge, today through October 31, 2019.

LIFE WITHOUT TRAGEDY By Kostis Velonis Opens On Governors Island

by Julie Musbach — May 3, 2019

Exhibition on Governors Island Immediately Follows the Work's Debut, on Astor Place, in Onassis Festival 2019: Democracy Is Coming, Presented by Onassis USA and The Public Theater

Gary Beck's New Poetry Book 'Contusions' Released

by Stephi Wild — April 20, 2019

Contusions is a 115 page poetry collection.

BWW Review: Tim Blake Nelson's SOCRATES Honors The Philosopher Condemned For Encouraging Free Thought

by Michael Dale — April 22, 2019

'Would you rule justly?' the ancient Greek philosopher who serves as title character of Tim Blake Nelson's drama Socrates asks a fellow citizen who claims he would do a better job than the current political leaders.

One-Night-Only Staged Reading Of John Glore's CREEP Set for May 8 at Chance Theater

by Julie Musbach — April 17, 2019

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is pleased to present a staged reading of award-winning playwright John Glore's Creep.

Photo Coverage: The Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of SOCRATES

by Jennifer Broski — April 17, 2019

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of SOCRATES, written by Tim Blake Nelson and directed by Doug Hughes.

Photo Flash: First Look At The World Premiere of SOCRATES At The Public Theater

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

Get a first look at the world premiere of SOCRATES at the Public Theater, written by Tim Blake Nelson and directed by Doug Hughes.

CSUF's LYSISTRATA Opens This Friday

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

"Lysistrata" tells the story of the legendary Athenian, Lysistrata, who calls upon the women of Greece to help put an end to the Peloponnesian War.

Adelphi's Department Of Theatre Presents LYSISTRATA

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2019

The students of Adelphi's Department of Theatre perform Lysistrata adapted by Ellen McLaughlin at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 28.