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Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Virtual Benefit LOVE LETTERS FROM THE COLD WAR:
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a streamed reading of a new documented drama comprised of correspondence between leading Cold Warriors, John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev: LOVE LETTERS FROM THE COLD WAR, by Joseph Ryan.

Alex Roe Takes on the Role of Melville in THE SEA LADY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

Actor and Director Alex Roe will be taking over the role of Horace Melville in Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse's sell-out premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY. Roe is known for his performances at Metropolitan as Jesse James in MISSOURI LEGEND, Richard Dudgeon in THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE, and Blemie, the dog, in Eugene O'Neill's LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SILVERDENE EMBLEM O'NEILL. 

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE SEA LADY, October 6 - 30, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse has opened  the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present THE SEA LADY in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns with the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.

Rude Grooms Announces Their Cast And Creative Team For THE WINTER'S TALE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

Queens-based theater troupe Rude Grooms announced the cast and creative team for their February production of The Winter's Tale.

TOGETHER, APART One Act Plays by Peter Sagal to Benefit Metropolitan Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new  live-streamed reading, with a talkback to follow: TOGETHER, APART, a reading of two plays by Peter Sagal to benefit Metropolitan Playhouse. Streaming May 22 at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and May 26 at 10:00 pm (Eastern).

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Screened Reading of CONSTANCY by Neith Boyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of Neith Boyce's groundbreaking drama, CONSTANCY, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

SHAKESPEARE HAPPY HOURS to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020

Queens, NY, based Rude Grooms and Portsmouth, NH, based Seven Stages Shakespeare Company launched a new series of online live-stream performances called Shakespeare Happy Hours.

Abingdon Theatre Company & Jim Kierstead Will Present a Reading Of REBOUND At Vineyard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2019

The Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Artistic Director) in association with Jim Kierstead, will present a reading of *Rebound, a new play by Dan Haft and David Logan Rankin on Monday, November 18th at 3pm at The Vineyard Theatre* (108 East 15th Street). The reading is FREE. However, reservations are required.

Photo Flash: First Look At For Rude Grooms' THE CHANGELING; Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2019

Queens-based theater troupe Rude Grooms released a first look and full details on the creative team for their Halloween production of The Changeling. The 1622 gothic horror tragicomedy (written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley) plays The Studio Bar at The Astorian in Astoria and the Plaxall Gallery in Long Island City.

Photo Flash: Rude Grooms's ROMEO AND JULIET Opens Tonight In Astoria Park
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2019

Queens-based Rude Grooms opens its second annual free Commons Series in Astoria Park tonight with a production of Romeo and Juliet, featuring Rachel Schmeling (Juliet) and Dhruv Iyengar (Romeo) as the titular lovers. This year the production will once again tour parks and art spaces in western Queens.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes To Queens For Rude Grooms' Second Annual Free Commons Series
by Julie Musbach - Jul 1, 2019

Queens-based Rude Grooms announced today initial details for the company's second annual free summer production touring parks and art spaces in Astoria and Long Island City: William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, led by actor-manager Montgomery Sutton (Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe) and produced in partnership with Long Island City Artists at the Plaxall Gallery and the Astoria Park Alliance and is made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Photo Flash: The Queen's Company Presents All-Female William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012

The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed all-female classical theater company, presents William Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs from tonight, May 4 through May 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin tonight, May 4 for a May 5 opening. See photos from the all-female production of AS YOU LIKE IT below!

The Queen's Company Performs AS YOU LIKE IT at Walkerplace, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2012

The Queen's Company, New York City's all-female classical theater company, proudly presents William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs tonight, May 4 through May 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.

The Queen's Company to Perform AS YOU LIKE IT at Walkerplace, 5/4-5/20
by Mark Valdez - Apr 4, 2012

The Queen's Company, New York City's all-female classical theater company, proudly presents William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. As You Like It runs from May 4 - 20, 2012 in a limited engagement at Walkerspace, located at 46 Walker Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Previews begin May 4 for a May 5 opening.

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 & Actors Fund Present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2011

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Bobby Steggert, Michael Chernus, et al. Set for HOWL-O'WEEN (W)RITES, 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2011

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 & Actors Fund Present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Bobby Steggert, Michael Chernus, et al. Set for HOWL-O'WEEN (W)RITES, 10/23
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2011

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 and The Actors Fund present HOWL-O'WEEEEEN (w)RITES -- an evening of scary short plays inspired by the works of Allen Ginsberg and his beat contemporaries - on Sunday, October 23 at 8pm at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place).

Asolo Rep Launches New Stages Program for THE GIVER 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2008

Asolo Rep presents an innovative collaboration enhancing the art of learning. On the cusp of its 50th anniversary season, Asolo Rep is launching New Stages, is an extension of Asolo Rep's acclaimed Access to the Arts program that has been serving school children in the community for decades.

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