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BWW Opera News: Du Yun's ANGEL'S BONE Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Music
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 11, 2017


ANGEL'S BONE, by Du Yun with a libretto by Royce Vavrek was awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Music. The opera--a bold work that that integrates vocal and instrumental elements and a wide range of styles into a harrowing allegory for human trafficking in the modern world--debuted on January 6, 2016 at the Prototype Festival, 3LD Arts and Technology Center in New York.

ROSS & RACHEL Brings Love and Pop Culture to 59E59 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016


59E59 Theaters hosts the US premiere of ROSS & RACHEL, written by James Fritz and directed by Thomas Martin, at Brits Off Broadway.

ROSS & RACHEL to Look at Love Via One of Pop Culture's Most Enduring Couples at 59E59
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of ROSS & RACHEL, written by James Fritz and directed by Thomas Martin, at Brits Off Broadway.

Puppet Adaptation of MADAME BUTTERFLY Set for 2016 Brits Off Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2016


59E59 Theaters will host BUTTERFLY, Ramesh Meyyappan's striking adaptation of Madame Butterfly, at Brits Off Broadway. Written and directed by Mr. Meyyappan, with puppets by Gavin Glover, BUTTERFLY begins performances on Saturday, April 23 for a limited engagement through Saturday, May 14.  Press opening is Friday, April 29 at 8:30 PM.  The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org. 

Cass Morgan Brings THE ROAD TO WHERE to Weston Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015


The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company transforms its intimate OtherStages space into a warm and welcoming pub for the regional premiere of an engaging new play with music, The Road to Where, beginning tonight, August 13. Broadway's Cass Morgan wrote and stars in this true-life tale of a journey to rural Ireland that brought her a surprising new sense of 'home.' Fresh from its world premiere at the Geva Theatre in Rochester, New York, The Road to Where comes to Weston audiences with the hopes of productions in New York and around the country.

Cass Morgan to Bring 'The Road to Where' to Weston Playhouse, 8/13
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 3, 2015


The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company transforms its intimate OtherStages space into a warm and welcoming pub for the regional premiere of an engaging new play with music, The Road to Where, beginning August 13. Broadway's Cass Morgan wrote and stars in this true-life tale of a journey to rural Ireland that brought her a surprising new sense of 'home.' Fresh from its world premiere at the Geva Theatre in Rochester, New York, The Road to Where comes to Weston audiences with the hopes of productions in New York and around the country.

BWW Reviews: ONE HAND CLAPPING by Anthony Burgess at 59E59 is Outstanding
by Marina Kennedy - May 15, 2015


See Anthony Burgess' 'One Hand Clapping' no on stage at 59E59 Theater. This captivating play is part of the 'Brits Off-Broadway' festival of performances at the theater.

Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING Gets US Premiere at 59E59 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2015


59E59 Theaters is thrilled to host Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING, adapted and directed by Lucia Cox. Produced by House of Orphans (Manchester, UK), Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING begins performances tonight, May 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 31. Press opening is Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 PM.

CUDDLES Set for 2015 Brits Off Broadway Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2015


59E59 Theaters will welcome Ovalhouse and Arch 468 to the 2015 Brits Off Broadway festival with CUDDLES, written by Joseph Wilde and directed by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord. CUDDLES begins performances on Wednesday, June 3 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 28. Press opening is Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 & 7:30 PM. (Please note there is no 7:30 performance on Sunday, June 28.) Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING Gets US Premiere at 59E59 This May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


59E59 Theaters is thrilled to host Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING, adapted and directed by Lucia Cox. Produced by House of Orphans (Manchester, UK), Anthony Burgess' ONE HAND CLAPPING begins performances on Tuesday, May 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 31. Press opening is Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 PM.

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