Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY, playing at Yale Repertory Theatre through April 23, is directed by the prodigiously talented Christopher D. Betts; Betts has created a terrific production, for the most part, with outstanding acting, singing, and scenic, lighting, and costume design. The play itself has some predictable elements, but for the most part Betts' interpretation makes for a thought-provoking and moving experience.
Yale Repertory Theatre is presenting a new production of Choir Boy by the theater's Academy Award-winning Playwright in Residence Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), directed by Christopher D. Betts.
Yale Repertory Theatre will present a new production of Choir Boy by the theater’s Academy Award-winning Playwright in Residence Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), directed by Christopher D. Betts. Choir Boy will be performed March 31–April 23 at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, April 7.
Written by Anna Deavere Smith (Notes From the Field) and directed by Nicole Brewer (Milk Like Sugar), Fires In The Mirror begins performances on Tuesday, January 18th for a limited run through Sunday, February 6, 2022.
Baltimore Center Stage has announced the complete cast and creative team for Fires In The Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn And Other Identities, co-produced by Long Wharf Theatre.
Colt Coeur, in association with creative producer Emma Orme and director Tara Elliott, will present the premiere of Pleasure Machine, a nine-episode audio thriller that collides Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 expressionist drama Machinal with adrienne maree brown’s Pleasure Activism.
Dorset Theatre Festival will welcome their 2021 summer season with the release of their StageFree Audio Plays Series, beginning with Redeemed by Chisa Hutshinson, directed by Dorset's resident artist, Jade King Carroll.
Loading Dock Theatre will be presenting $#!thole Country Clapback written and performed by Pascale Armand (Tony nominee for her role in Danai Gurira's Eclipsed). Premiering live online on 10/24 this bold & dynamic one woman show explores the story of Pascale's family's immigration and her relationship with both of the countries she has called home.
Loading Dock TheatreDevelopm a?" the multi-Drama Desk Award-nominated Brooklyn theater company that produces emotional, character-driven plays with an experimental edge a?" has announced two new projects for its fourth annual Forklift New Play ent season. The company will be adapting to the ever-changing theatrical landscape by creating a completely socially distant backyard play, Cory and Smina??s Love Conquers the Earth by Billy McEntee, and producing Forklifta??s first-ever digital show, $#!thole Country Clapback by Pascale Armand (Tony nominee for her role in Danai Guriraa??s Eclipsed). Both productions will benefit complimentary thematic nonprofits,
Cherry Lane Theatre (Angelina Fiordellisi, Executive Director; Seri Lawrence, Artistic Director) has announced a workshop presentation of a new work, The Making Of) How to Save the World in 90 Minutes by writer/composer Shawn Randall, directed by Alfredo Narciso and mentored by Diana Oh ({my lingerie play}). Performances will run March 4 - 14, 2020, at the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street). For tickets, schedule and more information, please visit www.cherrylanetheatre.org.
THE LA PALOMA PRISONER PROJECT in association with LA LUCHA ARTS announces the cast and creative team for the World Premiere production of Raquel Almazán's LA PALOMA PRISONER, directed by Estefanía Fadul. LA PALOMA PRISONER will play a three-week limited engagement at Next Door @ New York Theatre Workshop (79 East 4th Street between Bowery & 2nd Avenue). Performances begin April 19, 2020 and run through May 9, 2020. Tickets will be available at https://www.nytw.org/show/la-paloma-prisoner/. To make an advance reservation, please visit www.lapalomaprisonerproject.com
JACK presents Everyday Afroplay by Daaimah Mubashshir, April 27 - 30, 2017.
Sanguine Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Gracie Gardner's PRIMARY, directed by Alex Keegan at IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street, between Greenwich and Washington), April 6-24 with performances Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets ($18-$25) are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2483539 or by calling 1-800-838-3006. The show runs approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission
The Community NYC which was founded in 2014, is producing their inaugural theatrical production, Gina Gionfriddo's award winning play BECKY SHAW. The production is directed by Elena Kritter (Producing Director for The Community NYC) who also serves as the Executive Producer. The cast of BECKY SHAW is comprised of graduates of The William Esper Studio. In addition to theatre, The Community NYC also produces short films and hosts events such as readings, cultural excursions and improv jams.
The Community NYC which was founded in 2014, is producing their inaugural theatrical production, Gina Gionfriddo's award winning play BECKY SHAW. The production is directed by Elena Kritter (Producing Director for The Community NYC) who also serves as the Executive Producer. The cast of BECKY SHAW is comprised of graduates of The William Esper Studio. In addition to theatre, The Community NYC also produces short films and hosts events such as readings, cultural excursions and improv jams.
Marrow's Edge will present the World Premiere of Beatrice, a new play written by Elijah Guo and directed by Ria T. DiLullo. Beatrice centers on Dante's love interest and principal muse -- but gives its main character the attention she deserves.
Marrow's Edge will present the World Premiere of Beatrice, a new play written byElijah Guo and directed by Ria T. DiLullo. Beatrice centers on Dante's love interest and principal muse -- but gives its main character the attention she deserves.
Spookfish Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of i wrote on ur wall and now i regret it by Ming Peiffer, July 30-August 10 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street). The production will be directed by Kat Yen (Resident Director at The Flea Theater) and will feature Jaspal Binning, Ryan Dreyer, Karen Eilbacher, David M. Farrington, Ricky Faust, Andrea Goldman, Jordan Ho, Ying Ying Li, and Stephanie Regina. The creative team will include Lighting Design by Porsche McGovern and Sound Design by Daniela Hart. Assistant directed by Samuel Wilson.
As usual, the summer is chockfull of mind numbing entertainment. Hollywood releases action packed blockbusters. Television channels flood the airwaves with brainless reality shows and thinly written dramas. Everywhere you turn, there are offerings of entertainment for the sake of entertainment. Summer musicals are no exception, and Galveston's Island East-End Theatre Company (ETC) is presenting Mel Brook's glitzy, splashy musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to pad out this summer. Following the wild success of THE PRODUCERS, Mel Brooks reassembled his creative team and jumped back into the saddle of creating theatrical musicals. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN had it's pre-Broadway try-out in Seattle in 2007, ran on Broadway from November 8, 2007 through January 4, 2009, and has had enjoyed two successful national tours across the United States.
LaVie Theaters will present 'An Evening Celebrating Life and Hope' Pink Carpet Charity Event, featuring the musical YAHWEH ON BROADWAY with Grammy Nominee Joel Diamond as music director, tonight, November 29 at 8 p.m. at the Jackie Kennedy-Onassis Theater.
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