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The Public's TWELFTH NIGHT Original Public Works Cast Recording to Be Released
by Julie Musbach - Sep 28, 2018


Concord Music's Craft Recordings and The Public Theater announce the release of the original Public Works cast recording of the critically acclaimed 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT.

BWW Review: Public Works' Joyous Musical TWELFTH NIGHT Returns To The Delacorte
by Michael Dale - Aug 2, 2018


The late afternoon and early evening rain that had been steadily falling last Friday didn't stop the faithful from arriving at Central Park's Delacorte Theater for Shakespeare In The Park's return of the Public Works' 2016 musical version of TWELFTH NIGHT.

TV: The Blue Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2018


See first-look footage of the Red Cast, currently featured in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park!

TV: First Look at the Red Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2018


Check out the first footage of the multi-cast Public Works production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, currently running at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. See the Red Cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: Illyria Sings Out! Inside Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 1, 2018


The Public Theater's production of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT, conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, Choreography by Lorin Latarro, and directed by Oskar Eustis and Kwame Kwei-Armah, opened just last night, July 31, running through Sunday, August 19.

Photo Flash: First Look at Nikki M. James, Shuler Hensley & More in Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2018


The Public Theater's production of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT, conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, Choreography by Lorin Latarro, and directed by Oskar Eustis and Kwame Kwei-Armah, is set to open on Tuesday, July 31, running through Sunday, August 19.

Stew & Heidi Perform One Night Only Concert June 18 To Launch New CDs
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018


STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM - the powerhouse indie rock band fronted by longtime collaborators Stew and Heidi Rodewald - will perform a one-night-only concert at THE TOTAL BENT/NATIVE SONG DOUBLE RECORD RELEASE PARTY, featuring selections from the duo's two most recent recordings, on Monday, June 18 at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker St.) in Manhattan.  Doors open at 7 pm for the concert beginning at 8 pm.

MCC Extends Lucy Thurber's TRANSFERS
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the extension by popular demand of the World Premiere of Transfers. Inspired by young artists participating in the MCC Theater Youth Company, Transfers is written by MCC Theater's Youth Company Playwriting Lab Director and Obie Award winner Lucy Thurber, and directed by Jackson Gay. Previously scheduled through May 13, Transfers will now play through Sunday, May 20 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Lucy Thurber's TRANSFERS at MCC
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2018


The World Premiere production of Transfers, written by MCC Theater's Youth Company Playwriting Lab Director and Obie Award winner Lucy Thurber, and directed by Jackson Gay, is currently in previews at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

TV: What's MCC's TRANSFERS All About? The Cast Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2018


MCC Theater will soon present the fourth show of its 2017-18 season: the World Premiere production of Transfers, written by MCC Theater's Youth Company Playwriting Lab Director and Obie Award winner Lucy Thurber, and directed by Jackson Gay.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of MCC's TRANSFERS
by Walter McBride - Feb 28, 2018


MCC Theater will soon present the fourth show of its 2017-18 season: the World Premiere production of Transfers, written by MCC Theater's Youth Company Playwriting Lab Director and Obie Award winner Lucy Thurber, and directed by Jackson Gay.

Complete Casting Has Been Announced for MCC's TRANSFERS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2018


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced the complete cast for the fourth show of its 2017-18 season: the World Premiere production of Transfers, written by MCC Theater's Youth Company Playwriting Lab Director and Obie Award winner Lucy Thurber, and directed by Jackson Gay.

The Musical Company to License Shaina Taub's AS YOU LIKE IT & TWELFTH NIGHT
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2018


All the world's a stage! Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery's As You Like It, which was named one of The New York Times' best shows of 2017 after itslauded debut via The Public Theater's Public Works, is now available for worldwide licensing to professional companies from The Musical Company (TMC). The singer/songwriter's acclaimed adaptation of Twelfth Night for Public Works will also be available for worldwide licensing from TMC later this year, after its summer return to the Delacorte Theater.

New Work For The Stage: Sundance Institute And MASS MoCA Announce Theatre Lab Projects
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2017


Four projects representing diverse world voices, each with bold and independent visions of how art can elevate the human experience, comprise this year's selected projects for the two-week Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), convening December 3-17, 2017, with a public performance of another project slated for December 9. The Theatre Labs process is rigorous and generative. Dedicated to the creation and development of forward-thinking theater; projects are cast individually, rehearsed daily and benefit from concentrated, uninterrupted time and resources.

Stage Version of Ta-Nehisi Coates Book, David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC and More Among 2017 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab Selections
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Four projects representing diverse world voices, each with bold and independent visions of how art can elevate the human experience, comprise this year's selected projects for the two-week Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), convening December 3-17, 2017, with a public performance of another project slated for December 9.

Shaina Taub & Carrie Manolakos Celebrate The NYU N'harmonics 20 Year Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017


2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of The N'Harmonics, New York University's premier coed a cappella group sponsored by Tisch School of the Arts. On Monday, December 4th, past and present members will gather in The Grand Hall at NYU's Global Center For Academic and Spiritual Life to celebrate 20 years of The N'Harmonics with energetic and boundary-pushing a cappella. The event will begin promptly at 9:30PM and will conclude at 11:00.

Photo Coverage: OFFICE HOUR Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 9, 2017


The Public Theater presents the New York premiere of Office Hour, written by Julia Cho and directed by Neel Keller, part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work at 425 Lafayette Street and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. Office Hour will run through Sunday, December 3 with an official press opening last night, November 8.

TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2017


Last night The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.

Photo Flash: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson and More 'Got Life' at The Public's HAIR Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Last night, The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show and after-party below!

Tribe Reunited! Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson & More Alumni Perform HAIR Again for Tonight's Public Theater Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


The Public Theater hosts a one-night-only 50th Anniversary benefit celebration of the legendary musical HAIR, which first premiered at The Public in 1967, tonight, October 25.

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