Ars Nova News

Dixon Place's new musical commission, WAR LESBIAN, will have its world premiere beginning December 5th. Featuring Erin Markey this original musical, with book by Kristine Haruna Lee, music by Kathryn Hathaway and a cast of ten is directed by Jordan Fein in collaboration with harunalee. WAR LESBIAN will play seven performances only - December 5th, 6th, 12th,13th, 19th, and 20th at 7:30PM, and December 20th at 10:00PM at Dixon Place (161 Christie Street).

The Old Globe today announced it will present the Second Annual New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, December 12 - 14, 2014.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld has brought you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out the final episode, 'I'm Still Here,' below.

Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab announces it second presentation for 2014-25 : The brand new musical comedy SUPER HERO tonight, November 20th at 6:30pm at The Snapple Theatre Center, 210West 50th, 4th Floor, just west of Broadway.

Sundance Institute today announced the seven artists selected for its 2015 Playwrights & Composers Retreat at Ucross Foundation. The 16th annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Sheridan, WY takes place February 2-20. Under the supervision of Artistic Director Philip Himberg and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the Playwrights Retreat is made possible through the generosity of Ucross Foundation. The program is one of the 24 residency labs across many creative disciplines focusing on artistic process that Sundance Institute offers annually.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld will be bringing you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out Episode 8, 'Nobody Will Benefit from This Evening,' below.

By The Water, the new play by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Hal Brooks, officially opened last night, November 18 as part of The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The limited engagement began performances on November 4.BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photo coverage below!

After a year of traveling and performing all over the country, singer/songwriter Shaina Taub - winner of the 2014 Jonathan Larson Grant - returns home to New York to present an evening of her original songs with her band, tonight, November 19 at 7:00 PM at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances through the rest of November 2014. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows and scroll down for more!

59E59 Theaters and Strangemen & Co., in association with Robb Nanus and Rachel Sussman, present the return engagement of The Woodsman to 59E59 Theaters, Theater B (59 East 59 Street between Park and Madison Avenues). Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, with associate direction by Devin Dunne Cannon. The Woodsman begins performances Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and opens Sunday, January 18, 2015. The Woodsman will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 22, 2015. The exclusive 59E59 Member presale begins on Monday, December 1, 2014 and tickets will be on sale to the general public on Friday, December 5, 2014.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld will be bringing you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out Episode 7, 'We Have Jews in the Car,' below.

Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced that actress Michael Learned will be featured in the upcoming production of Mothers and Sons by Terrence McNally and directed by Wendy C. Goldberg, running February 6-March 8.

By The Water, the new play by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Hal Brooks, officially opens tonight, November 18 as part of The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The limited engagement began performances on November 4.

After a year of traveling and performing all over the country, singer/songwriter Shaina Taub - winner of the 2014 Jonathan Larson Grant - returns home to New York to present an evening of her original songs with her band, on Wednesday November 19 at 7:00 PM at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. Shaina will be joined by her bandmates bassist/singer Mike Brun (Mr. Burns, Old Hats) and drummer/singer Jacob Colin Cohen (One Man, Two Guv'nors; Old Hats), pianist David Farrell Melton and singer Grace McLean (Bedbugs!!!), Catherine Brookman (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Starr Busby will make special guest appearances. The set list will features selections from Old Hats, There's A House, Robin, songs from Taub's two EPs, and many brand new songs as well.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld will be bringing you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out Episode 6, 'My Norc,' below.

By The Water, the new play by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Hal Brooks, officially opens tomorrow night, November 18 as part of The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The limited engagement began performances on November 4.

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 16, 2014.

On November 17th, patrons have one chance to see a New York Theatre Barn (The Barn) exclusive Pre-­Premiere* of the new musicals, ROBOTICUS and SOMETHING BLUE at the Daryl Roth Theatre's D-Lounge. The Barn is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company whose sole mission is 'to give theatre a chance.' For the first time in the series' seven-year history, both presentations will include wireless captions for the deaf/HOH audience members, which can be accessed on personal cellular devices.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld will be bringing you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out Episode 5, 'White Noise Machine,' below.

Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman can provide. No one is safe in this uproarious, very special edition of Hoffman's one-woman show! BroadwayWorld will be bringing you nine episodes from the invitation-only event, and you can check out Episode 4, 'Amenities,' below.