City of New York News

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) is marking its 30th Anniversary at The People's Forum, 320 West 37th Street, NY, NY 10018 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm on June 25, 2022.

The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses that inspired the Ferber/Kaufman play Stage Door, is thrilled to announce actress Miranda Jones as the winner of the annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space held May 16.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Trust for Governors Island today announced a robust calendar of exciting and wide-ranging programs on the Island for this summer, including the return of late nights on Fridays and Saturdays — another critical step in New York City’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s programming highlights the breadth of activities, events, and cultural experiences that can be enjoyed during the warmer months on Governors Island.

The GRAMMY Museum® announces a New York City program series titled “A New York Evening With…” presented by City National Bank, which includes bringing a slate of their renowned education and Public Programs to the East Coast in partnership with the City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Hudson Classical Theater Company launches its 19th season with a stunning new show they’ve never produced before: Richard II. Nathan Mattingly, the company’s Associate Artistic Director, has worked on this adaptation for more than four years and plays the title role.

4th Wall finishes its amazing season with a remounting of their critically acclaimed production of Stepehn Adly Guirgis’ Between Riverside and Crazy. A dramedy of epic proportions, 4th Wall continues producing some of the most brilliant plays, raw and up close. 

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader’s legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

Today, The Lillys announced the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor the great American playwright and civil rights leader's legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps.

Flushing Town Hall, known for its engaging, global arts programming will present Valerie Green/Dance Entropy in HOME, Sunday June 26, 2022 at 2pm, free to the public. HOME, a beautiful glimpse into a collaboration of global unity is a part of Queens Rising, is a multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the borough's culture and creative diversity.

Little Island, New York City’s new public park in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced today the 2022 line-up of ticketed events in The Amph, just days ahead of their one-year anniversary.

New York Theatre Workshop and National Black Theatre will present Dreaming Zenzile, based on the life of Miriam Makeba, by Grammy-nominated Vocalist/Composer Somi Kakoma, directed by Obie Award winner, Tony Award nominee, NYTW Usual Suspect & former NYTW 2050 Artistic Fellow Lileana Blain-Cruz.

The Apollo Theater today announced the 2022 Apollo Spring Benefit, the historic Theater’s largest annual fundraising event, will return as an in-person event on Monday, June 13, with the theme “The Renaissance Is Now!”

Legendary graffiti artist / writer COSE TDS will close his ongoing solo exhibition at the Village Works Gallery & Bookstore (90 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan  on Wednesday May 18, 2022 with a free reception beginning at 6pm.

Laurie Cumbo, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York for Mayor Eric Adams, attended David Serero's Off-Broadway production of The Ten Commandments, The Musical. This musical was originally presented in the French language in Paris in 2000, and became one of the most thriving musicals in France, with more than 3 million audience members worldwide. The music was written by France's most successful composer Pascal Obispo, with original French lyrics by Lionel Florence & Patrice Guirao, original choreography by Kamel Ouali, Book by Elie Chouraqui, and English and stage adaptation by David Serero also starring as Moses.

Red Bull Theater today announced that André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event on Monday June 13th at 6pm.

The Hearth has announced their 2022 season, which will feature two new plays commissioned and developed by The Hearth. In July 2022 they will present the World Premiere of Happy Life by Kathy Ng at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013).

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On May 13, the Metropolitan Opera will present the company premiere of Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless drama, with six additional performances through June 9.

New York Stage and Film, will return July 9-August 7 for five weeks of in-person programming in Poughkeepsie for their 2022 Summer Season.