Elizabeth Swados News

2024 ESTROGENIUS FESTIVAL Announces Dance and Theatre Events

by A.A. Cristi — March 14, 2024

Join the 2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND, presented by FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source.

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2024

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND Set For Next Month

by Stephi Wild — February 15, 2024

FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND, a theatre festival celebrating womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists, March 14-30.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 15, 2023

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R.

Tickets On Sale For Tiresias' CRYPTOCHROME At The Cell

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for Evan Silver's latest performance piece, cryptochrome, at the cell theatre in New York City.

The Cell Theater Extends Sold Out COMMUNION Again

by Blair Ingenthron — September 29, 2023

COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca has been extended for the second time at the Cell Theater.

Interview: Noah Pyzik Shares Why PURLIE VICTORIOUS is 'Church, Group Therapy, Community & Family'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 25, 2023

Get an inside look at Noah Pyzik's Broadway debut in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch.

The Cell Theater Extends COMMUNION for Additional Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2023

After selling out all initially scheduled performances, Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre in association with Spin Cycle will present an additional week of performances of their developmental production of COMMUNION, written and performed by Matthew LaBanca and directed by Kira Simring.

COMMUNION Developmental Production to be Presented at The Cell Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2023

Experience the powerful one-man show COMMUNION at the cell theatre.

Meet the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2023

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre.

A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2023

Discover the immersive theater experience of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, where history and celebrity culture collide.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets September Opening Night Date on Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 11, 2023

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September.

Photos: Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company Present The World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM

by A.A. Cristi — July 7, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea), at The Vino Theater in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through July 30

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2023

Spin Cycle continues the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP to be Presented at Penguin Rep Theatre This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 14, 2023

Penguin Rep Theatre will present Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a new comedy set in the era of bell bottoms, cassette tapes and landline phones by Katie Forgette, directed by Thomas Caruso, June 23 through July 16.

TRY FOR THE KINGDOM World Premiere to Begin Performances at the Vino Theater in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 12, 2023

Spin Cycle & JCS Theater Company will present the World Premiere of TRY FOR THE KINGDOM, a new play by Jake Shore (Holy Moly at The Flea).

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2023

Spin Cycle has announced an extension of the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.