Dominick Balletta News

ALLEGRA & THE CELLO, IN MOVEMENTS to Premiere at La MaMa

by Rachel Stone — August 14, 2026

Brittany Renee and Akua Dixon will star in the world premiere of a new opera by Catherine Filloux and Julia Schwartz, directed by Elena Araoz, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.

Crystal Bowersox to Star in Patsy Cline Tribute CRAZY FOR LOVIN' YOU Readings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2026

American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox will star in industry presentations of Crazy For Lovin' You, Drama Desk winner Jeff Cohen's period-recreation concert honoring Patsy Cline and her Grand Ole Opry contemporaries.

FDR’S VERY HAPPY HOUR To Launch National Tour Following World Premiere At Actors Theatre Of Louisville

by A.A. Cristi — October 16, 2025

Producer Dominick Balletta’s High Hard Heat will present a national tour of FDR’s Very Happy Hour, an immersive civics experiment conceived by Regan Linton and M.

WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER to Release Original Cast Recording

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company will release an original cast recording for its World Premiere production of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER

by Stephi Wild — December 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux).

Photos: WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at York Theatre Company

by Blair Ingenthron — November 23, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, starring Robert Cuccioli, and more.

Joseph Hayward & Debra Walton Assume New Roles at The York Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed that Joseph Hayward is stepping into the role of Interim Producing Artistic Director, and Debra Walton, as the Interim Associate Artistic Director.

Photos: Meet the Cast of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER World Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux).

Robert Cuccioli & More to Star in WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER at The York Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 24, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event.

Photos: InunDATEd Opens at The York Theatre

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — October 7, 2024

The York Theatre Company officially opened the fourth and final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical.

Photos: Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore in York Theatre Company's INUNDATED, Beginning Tonight

by Blair Ingenthron — October 4, 2024

York Theatre Company's fourth and final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series, starring Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore, begins performances tonight Friday, October 4.

Photos: Meet the Cast of INUNDATED at The York Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — October 1, 2024

The York Theatre Company is gearing up for its fourth and final production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series – InunDATEd, a new musical.

Photos: Meet The Cast of MONTE CRISTO At The York Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2024

The York Theatre Company will present the third production of its Fall 2024 New2NY series - Monte Cristo, from the writing team behind The York’s Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Written, bookwriter/lyricist Peter Kellogg (Desperate Measures) and composer Stephen Weiner (The Rivals).

Photos: TWIST OF FATE Opens at The York Theatre Company

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — September 10, 2024

The York Theatre Company officially opened Twist of Fate, the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series.

Photos: Meet the Cast of TWIST OF FATE at York Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2024

Meet the cast in all new Meet & Greet photos for the upcoming York Theatre Company “New2NY” production of TWIST OF FATE.

Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — June 11, 2024

Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!

Dominick Balletta Leaves National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Form New Producing and Management Entity, High Hard Heat

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

Dominick Balletta, who has served as Executive Director of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for over four years, will depart that position on February 4, 2024, to establish High Hard Heat, a company where he will focus on producing and managing projects in live performance and film.