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Folger Theatre to Close 2015-16 Season with Aaron Posner's DISTRICT MERCHANTS

Concluding its highly successful 2015/16 season, Folger Theatre stages the world premiere of District Merchants, a variation of Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice. Commissioned by Folger Theatre as part of the 2016 celebration of 400 years of Shakespeare and in tandem with the Folger exhibition America's Shakespeare, playwright Aaron Posner sets this new exploration of class and difference in our own political place of power, Washington, D.C., just after the Civil War.

TV: Rosie O'Donnell Goes Behind-the-Scenes with THE WOODSMAN Creator James Ortiz

The critically acclaimed new play THE WOODSMAN is a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, currently playing at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street, NYC). Rosie O'Donnell, who is obsessed with the show, offered to sit down with the show's star, creator, designer and director James Hortiz to learn about the magical world he has created. Watch the interview below!

TV: Go Back to the Origins of Oz with Highlights from THE WOODSMAN Off-Broadway

The critically acclaimed new play The Woodsman is a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, currently playing  at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street, NYC). Based on the beloved writings of L. Frank Baum, The Woodsman tells the origin story of the Tin Man, the woman he loved, and the witch that would stop at nothing to keep them apart. Back by popular demand, Strangemen & Co. brings this hauntingly beautiful Land of Oz to life through spectacular puppetry and original music. Click below to watch highlights from the production!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE WOODSMAN!

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opened last night, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: The Tin Man Returns! Company of THE WOODSMAN Takes Opening Night Bows!

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opened last night, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from curtain call and after party below!

Review Roundup: THE WOODSMAN Opens Off-Broadway

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opens tonight, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages. Let's see what the critics had to say...

THE WOODSMAN Opens Off-Broadway Tonight at New World Stages

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opens tonight, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street).

Photo Flash: Rosie O'Donnell Stops by THE WOODSMAN

A known theatre supporter, Rosie O'Donnell caught a performance of THE WOODSMAN Off-Broadway and posed for a photo with writer/director/designer/star James Ortiz. Check out the pic below!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WOODSMAN Onstage!

Production photos are now available for the critically acclaimed new play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, now in previews, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street, NYC). The Woodsman will officially open on Monday, February 8, 2016. Check out a first look at the production below!

THE WOODSMAN Returns Off-Broadway to New World Stages Tonight

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, begins performances tonight, January 27, 2016 and officially opens on Sunday, February 8, 2016 at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street).

THE WOODSMAN Returns Off-Broadway to New World Stages Tonight

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, begins performances tonight, January 27, 2016 and officially opens on Sunday, February 8, 2016 at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street).

TV: How Did the Tin Man Lose His Heart? Find Out in Rehearsal for THE WOODSMAN!

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Monday, February 8, 2016 (7:30) at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event!

Photo Coverage: Cast of Off-Broadway's THE WOODSMAN Meets the Press

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Monday, February 8, 2016 (7:30) at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Off-Broadway's THE WOODSMAN

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Monday, February 8, 2016 (7:30) at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). The cast just met the press, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event!

TV: Watch Just-Released Trailer for Off-Broadway-Bound THE WOODSMAN!

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Monday, February 8, 2016 (7:30) at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street). Check out a sneak peek below!

THE WOODSMAN to Return Off-Broadway to New World Stages

Producers Robb Nanus, Rachel Sussman, Ryan Bogner and Adam Silberman announced today that the critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street).

THE WOODSMAN Will Play New World Stages Starting in January

Producers Robb Nanus, Rachel Sussman, Ryan Bogner and Adam Silberman announced today that the critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street).

BWW Reviews: THE WOODSMAN Is a Charming Night at the Theatre

James Ortiz's THE WOODSMAN, now playing at 59 E 59, is a creative spin on the familiar classic of The Wizard of Oz with an atmosphere remincent of a pleasant combonation of Spring Awakening, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Into the Woods.

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