Ars Nova News

17 NYC theaters have been awarded a total of $1.3M to support emerging playwrights and directors.

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 runs at ZACH Theatre directed by Dave Steakley, January 31–March 3, 2024 at ZACH360 in The Topfer at ZACH.

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Audible Inc. will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a three-night-only comedy show starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, featuring all original music co-written with Todd Almond live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the cast and production team of 'Things We Don't Say,' a new song cycle by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn.

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

'The Archive: New Works by Black Women' is set to captivate audiences with a staged reading showcasing the powerful narratives of black female playwrights and black femme directors. This celebration of black women's voices in theatre promises an evening of compelling stories and artistic expression.

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Casting announced for Central Texas premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 at ZACH Theatre. Find out more about the cast and creatives for this highly anticipated production.

Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

'The Voices in Your Head,' a site-specific dark comedy about a bizarre support group, adds seats and an extra performance at St. Lydia's in Brooklyn. Don't miss this intimate and unique theatrical experience.

Moongate Productions presents a performance of A LITTLE MORE BLUE, written and performed by award-winning writer/actor/advocate for inclusion Christine Toy Johnson on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3 pm at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at the Japanese American National Museum.

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.

TPC and CPT will present the official debut and run of Alter by TPC member Tania Benites February 8 through 24, 2024.  Learn more about the upcoming production here!

'The Poor Rich' by and starring Gemma Soldati at the Players' Ring Theatre. Catch this captivating performance that explores the complexities of wealth and privilege.

Get ready for a thrilling theatrical ride when First Stage opens THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical on February 3, 2024 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater.

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

This February, Sarah Alice Shull stars in her debut self-written, one-woman show, Something to Believe In.