Following the sold-out crowds for the Winter One-Act Festival featuring performances by Ralph Macchio and direction by Jesse Eisenberg, the Chain Theatre is opening submissions for their 2026 summer edition.
The 2026 Chain Winter One-Act Festival will feature Jesse Eisenberg, Jose Rivera, Christopher Goutman, and Lyle Kessler, with performances by Ralph Macchio, Cady McClain, and Carol Kane from February 5 to March 1.
Chain Theatre in New York City has opened submissions for its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, running February 6–March 1, 2026. The acclaimed festival, which showcases new work from artists across the tri-state area, will continue the company’s mission of presenting bold, original voices in a dynamic mix of short plays.
CHAIN THEATRE has released photos of the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian’s HUMPTY DUMPTY directed by Ella Jane New.
Chaine Theatre will present the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New. Learn more here!
Chain Theatre will present the NYC premiere of BY THE LOOK OF HER, written by Tony Award-winner David Rabe. BY THE LOOK OF HER is a family dramedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
CHAIN THEATRE has announced the Off-Broadway return of Sam Shepard’s SIMPATICO, directed by DAVID ZAYAS JR. See photos from opening night.
CHAIN THEATRE will present the Off-Broadway return of Sam Shepard’s SIMPATICO, directed by DAVID ZAYAS JR.
David Zayas Jr. will make his Off-Broadway directorial debut with Sam Shepard's SIMPATICO. See when and where you can see the production!
Mara Wilson (Matilda, Welcome to Night Vale, BoJack Horseman, Big Hero 6: The Series) heads a cast of fourteen actors in an online reading of a new 'patriotic' made-for-TV Christmas romance to raise money for the League of Independent Theater this Monday December 21st at 8pm EST.
While live theater may be closed, The Chain Theatre has found a way to bring the Holiday Spirit into everyone's homes by producing Miracle on 34th Street, Radio Play! Adapted and directed by Greg Cicchino, Miracle on 34th Street, streams December 18, 19, 20 and 21.
The off-broadway play Chasing The River recently opened at the Chain Theatre in New York City, bringing with it a robust mix of emotions.
CHAIN THEATRE has announced casting for the world premiere production of Jean Dobie Giebel's CHASING THE RIVER, directed by Ella Jane New.
Chain Theatre presents world premiere production of Jean Dobie Giebel's CHASING THE RIVER, directed by Ella Jane New. CHASING THE RIVER, which was a finalist for the ATHE Excellence in Playwriting Award and has been optioned for TV, will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Friday, February 7 and continue through Saturday, February 29.
'THE FOLKS AT THE CHAIN THEATRE ARE AMONG THE GREAT UNSUNG HEROES OF CULTURAL NEW YORK.' Richard Price, Clockers, HBO's The Night Of, The Wire. The Chain Theatre in Midtown Manhattan is now accepting submissions for their 2020 Chain Playwriting Lab. Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab continues its commitment to developing new plays by diverse artists and underrepresented voices in the American Theatre. This is a highly collaborative process with a personal, intensive focus on the playwright, your story, and your words.
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackmanand Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
Following an intense workshop process, the new play Singin' All Night premieres as a staged reading presentation Off-Broadway at Roy Arias, 777 8th Ave (between 47th and 48th St) tomorrow.
After collaborating with David Rabe on their acclaimed revival of In the Boom Boom Room last month, Chain Theatre is turning its focus on developing a new play. Singin' All Night tells the story of an autistic African American teenager who has been accused of a horrific crime. Two young attorneys are broke, desperate and take his impossible case. But everything changes when they realize he can communicate through music. Join us for the WORLD PREMIERE reading/ workshop presentation of Singin' All Night written by Artistic Director Kirk Gostkowski. Chain Theatre will be performing a lightly staged reading of the new play as well as celebrating the 2017 Chain Theatre season. Talkback with creators and performers to follow presentation.
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