Denis Johnston News

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the four playwrights that they will highlight during the month of February, as a part of their Virtual Festival of Short Plays.

Award-winning playwright Tanya O'Debra's dark comedic play Shut Up, Emily Dickinson will be performed at Abrons Arts Center as part of the @Abrons Series. The limited run plays July 28 - August 13.

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a new album from Marisha Wallace, the original Broadway cast recording of Hair on vinyl, and more!

Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present the American Premiere of The Mountains Look Different by Micheal mac Liammoir, hailed as 'a courageous play in which there is no beating about the bush' by The Christian Science Monitor. Performances will begin May 30th and continue through July 14th only at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for June 19th.

Little League will receive its world premiere from February 15th - March 2nd, 2018 as part of the 11th annual FRIGID Festival at the historic Kraine Theater, presented by Horse Trade Theater Group.  Little League is written by Jack Spagnola, produced by Lizzy Ana Lincoln, directed by Noam Shapiro, and Executive Produced by Three Hares.

Little League will receive its world premiere from February 15th - March 2nd, 2018 as part of the 11th annual FRIGID Festival at the historic Kraine Theater, presented by Horse Trade Theater Group. Little League is written by Jack Spagnola, produced by Lizzy Ana Lincoln, directed by Noam Shapiro, and Executive Produced by Three Hares.

Little League will receive its world premiere from February 15th - March 2nd, 2018 as part of the 11th annual FRIGID Festival at the historic Kraine Theater, presented by Horse Trade Theater Group.  Little League is written by Jack Spagnola, produced by Lizzy Ana Lincoln, directed by Noam Shapiro, and Executive Produced by Three Hares.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) continues its 2016-17 season with Franklin by Samantha Noble. Running from March 23 to April 2, this new drama is directed by Stephanie LeBolt.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) today announces the new plays that will comprise its 35th season. The line-up includes Memorial by Livian Yeh, Faithless by Andrew Joseph Clarke, The Atheist by Ronan Noone, The Honey Trap by Leo McGann, Franklin by Samantha Noble and Every Piece of Me by Mary Conroy.

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, is pleased to co-present the 11th annual MFA Playwright's Workshop (MFAPW) in association with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and Stanford University's National Center for New Plays.

Hillary Hawkins known for roles such as Kate in 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark' (Tale of The Jagged Sign) and Robyn, Host of Nick Jr. (introduced 'Dora The Explorer', 'Little Bill', 'Bob The Builder' on television daily) is now on stage in JADED THE MUSICAL at The Secret Theatre, 4402 23rd Street, NYC.

Hillary Hawkins known for roles such as Kate in 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark' (Tale of The Jagged Sign) and Robyn, Host of Nick Jr. (introduced 'Dora The Explorer', 'Little Bill', 'Bob The Builder' on television daily) is now on stage in JADED THE MUSICAL at The Secret Theatre, 4402 23rd Street, NYC.

Breaking the silence with Pop, Soul, Rap & Blues, dark secrets come to light in JADED THE MUSICAL, 2013 UNFringed Festival Selection performing at The Secret TheatreSaturday, August 17th @ 4:00 PM; Friday, August 23rd @ 7:00 PM; Sunday, August 25th @ 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 28th @ 8:00 PM & Sunday August 31st @ 8:00PM. The Secret Theatre is located at 4402 23rd Street in Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101.

Playwright Rachel Teagle has been awarded Leah Ryan's FEWW Prize for Emerging Women Playwrights 2012 for her play TheEverAndAfter. Please join family, friends, and fans of Leah Ryan for a reading of the play, directed by Robert Ross Parker (co-artistic director of the Obie Award-winning Vampire Cowboys) on Monday, June 11, at 7:00pm at the Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street in Manhattan). While admission to TheEverAndAfter is free, seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. To reserve seats email: Reservations@leahryansFEWW.com.