Bay Street Theatre News

Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's fourth year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers.

The devastation continues in Haiti as another major aftershock recently hit the island nation just as efforts to get aid to the area have increased. Although this new setback makes relief efforts even more difficult, now more than ever, the Haitian people need worldwide support. To help the cause, join community leaders for a special HAITIAN BENEFIT CONCERT to be held at the Bay Street Theatre to raise money for earthquake victims.

Julie Andrews made a guest appearance on 'The Daily Show' with John Stewart to discuss her new film 'The Tooth Fairy', her coming back after surgery, and her new concert.

Bay Street keeps it affordable this winter as THE PICTURE SHOW continues on most Friday and Saturday nights throughout May with $5 films for everyone.

Trying to brush off those winter blues? Sick of waking up to snow and ice? Need a fun night out? Look no further. Grab your BFF's and Bay Street will warm you up in no time at the inaugural GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

Quanah is the musical journey of Comanche chief Quanah Parker and his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, who was kidnapped as a girl and raised by the Comanches as one of their own. It is about Christians, Comanches and Texas Rangers; killing and heartbreak and heroes; and how Quanah came to lead his people from the prairie to The White Man's Road.

Gotham Chamber Opera, in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History and in association with American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), presents Il mondo della luna (The World on the Moon) by Joseph Haydn, in a new production staged by Diane Paulus, director of Hair, which received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Pace University's Pace New Musicals Program, now in it's fourth year, is a workshop initiative that offers students the invaluable opportunity take part in the developmental process of new material with up-and coming writers.

Bay Street keeps it affordable this winter as THE PICTURE SHOW continues on most Friday and Saturday nights throughout May with $5 films for everyone.

Quanah is the musical journey of Comanche chief Quanah Parker and his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, who was kidnapped as a girl and raised by the Comanches as one of their own. It is about Christians, Comanches and Texas Rangers; killing and heartbreak and heroes; and how Quanah came to lead his people from the prairie to The White Man's Road.

The stories and pictures of the recent earthquake to hit the country of Haiti have been shown around the world and the devastation is clearly evident.

Bay Street Theatre kicks in 2010 with a shout out to artists of every ilk; from jazz musicians to singer-songwriters to creators of musical theatre.

Gotham Chamber Opera, in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History and in association with American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), presents Il mondo della luna (The World on the Moon) by Joseph Haydn, in a new production staged by Diane Paulus, director of Hair, which received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Tickets for RACE, the critically acclaimed new play, written and directed by DAVID MAMET, starring JAMES SPADER, DAVID ALAN GRIER, KERRY WASHINGTON and RICHARD THOMAS, have now been put on sale through JUNE 13th, 2010.

Bay Street kicks off the New Year with a variety of events that will make you want to come in out of the cold! The Thursday Night Jam Session is back, The Picture Show continues on Friday and Saturday evenings and an assortment of Afterschool Performing Arts Classes for Kids begin the week of January 11th.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a new musical for the whole family.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a holiday musical for the whole family. Bursting with the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds features book and lyrics by Randy Weiner, music by multiple Obie-winner Diedre Murray, and is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus.

Arena Stage presents Stick Fly, a thought-provoking comedy that explores the role of race and privilege in the African-American social aristocracy.

Full casting is set for the upcoming Arena Stage production Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond (The Bluest Eye and The Gift Horse).

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Kate Blumberg, Victoria Clark, Mary Beth Hurt, Rod McLachlan, Susan Pourfar, Will Rogers, Michael Siberry, Richard Topol and Henry Vick will be featured in the cast of its upcoming production of WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, a new play by Andrew Bovell, directed by David Cromer, which begins previews Thursday, February 11 at 8pm at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night for this American premiere of WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING, which is being produced by arrangement with Jean Doumanian and Freddy DeMann, is Monday, March 8 at 6:45pm.