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Jeremy Blocker Named New Managing Director of New York Theatre Workshop
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2013


Mr. Blocker replaces William Russo who is now the Managing Director of Cambridge's American Repertory Theater. Fred Walker currently serves as NYTW's Interim Managing Director.

NYTW Presents FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN Starring Nikki M James, Ray Fisher, K. Todd Freeman & More, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola has announced that Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances tonight, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13; tickets are on sale now.

Plays by Robert O'Hara, Jessica Blank & More Set for The Public's NEW WORK NOW! Series, Begin. 9/9
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 15, 2013


The Public Theater announced the September line-up today for NEW WORK NOW!, the free reading series that allows audiences an opportunity to experience new work by a diverse selection of established and emerging theater artists. NEW WORK NOW! will run September 9 to September 21 in The Public's Martinson Theater (425 Lafayette Street). Now in its twentieth season, NEW WORK NOW! is an important part of The Public Theater's ongoing commitment to developing and mentoring new voices for the American Theater.

Center Theatre Group Awarded $1 Million Mellon Grant
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013


Center Theatre Group (CTG) has been awarded a four-year, $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant will make possible a program focusing on collaboratively created contemporary work from ensembles, devisers and writers, supporting the creative arc from commissioning through development and production; the program will build on the work generated by a multi-year 2009 Mellon Foundation grant supporting the development of non-text based work.

NYTW Presents FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN Starring Nikki M James, Ray Fisher, K. Todd Freeman & More, 8/23
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 19, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola has announced that Fetch Clay, Make Man, written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances Friday, August 23 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, September 12 at 7pm. Fetch Clay, Make Man is scheduled to run through Sunday, October 13; tickets are on sale now.

The Secret Theatre Presents THE EXONERATED, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013


The Secret Theatre is set to present THE EXONERATED, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jense, and directed by Lenny Banovez from tonight, June 12-16.

The Secret Theatre to Present THE EXONERATED, 6/12-16
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2013


The Secret Theatre is set to present THE EXONERATED, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jense, and directed by Lenny Banovez from June 12-16.

2nd Story Theatre & Mixed Magic Theatre to Present THE EXONERATED, 5/31-6/30
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013


The Exonerated by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen, is set to be produced by 2nd Story Theatre, Ed Shea, Artistic Director, in collaboration with Mixed Magic Theatre, Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, Artistic Director, from May 31 - June 30. The show will be performed at the Bristol Statehouse, 240 High Street, Bristol, RI.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2013 New York Theatre Workshop Gala!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 28, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) hosted its 2013 Spring Gala, honoring Artistic Director James C. Nicola in celebration of 25 years of service to the organization, last week at Tribeca Rooftop. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big event below!

New York Theatre Workshop Spring Gala, Honoring James C. Nicola, Set for Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced that its 2013 Spring Gala, honoring Artistic Director James C. Nicola in celebration of 25 years of service to the organization, takes place tonight, Monday, May 20 at Tribeca Rooftop.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces 2050 Fellowship Recipients
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced the new 2050 Fellowship Program to begin with the 2013/14 season.

Kathleen Chalfant, Kelli Giddish and More Set for GOOD MEDICINE Web Series
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 30, 2013


Producers Shari Albert and Jessica Blank have announced the full cast for new web series GOOD MEDICINE, written by Shari Albert and Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen ('THE EXONERATED') and directed by Erik Jensen.

Nick Westrate Hosts New York Theatre Workshop's Casino Night Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo previously announced that the 4th Street Bar Association (4SBA), NYTW's young patron group, will hold a Casino Night, hosted by Nick Westrate (THE LITTLE FOXES, TRIBES), tonight, April 29 at New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East 4 Street.

The Vagabond Players Announces 98th Season
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2013


The Vagabond Players, America's oldest continuous Little Theatre, announces its 98th season, described as an entertaining selection of classic to contemporary comedy and drama sure to absorb and delight audiences. Each takes an engaging look at human nature and humanity leaving the viewer with something to think and talk about. As always, every production in this historic 100 seat theatre promises the best in live theatre at very affordable prices.

Nick Westrate to Host New York Theatre Workshop's Casino Night Fundraiser, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the 4th Street Bar Association (4SBA), NYTW's young patron group, will hold a Casino Night, hosted by Nick Westrate (THE LITTLE FOXES, TRIBES), on Monday, April 29 at New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East 4 Street.

SONTAG: REBORN to Play NYTW, Beginning 5/28
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 10, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Sontag: Reborn, based on the books by Susan Sontag and edited by David Rieff, adapted and performed by Moe Angelos, directed by Marianne Weems, and produced in collaboration with The Builders Association, will begin performances Tuesday, May 28 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Opening night is set for Thursday, June 6 at 7pm. Sontag: Reborn is scheduled to run through Sunday, June 30.

Next Theatre Opens THE EXONERATED, 4/20
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2013


Next Theatre Company has announced the final production of their 2012-2013 season, Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen's The Exonerated, directed by Northwestern University alumna Cat Miller, and co-produced with the Theatre and Interpretation Center (TIC) at Northwestern University and presented in partnership with the Northwestern University School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions (Center), April 19 - May 5 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Northwestern University.

Next Theatre Presents THE EXONERATED, 4/19-5/5
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 14, 2013


Next Theatre Company has annoucned the final performance of their 2012-2013 season, Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen's The Exonerated, directed by Cat Miller, and co-produced with the Theatre and Interpretation Center at Northwestern University and presented in partnership with The Center on Wrongful Convictions, April 19 - May 5 at the Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Northwestern University.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT & More Set for NYTW's 2013-14 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo just announced that its 2013-2014 subscriber season will include What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, with musical arrangements by Kyle Riabko and directed by Steven Hoggett; Fetch Clay, Make Man written by Will Power and directed by Des McAnuff; and Love and Information written by Caryl Churchill and directed by James Macdonald. In the coming weeks NYTW will announce an additional production that will round out the season.

NYTW Extends BELLEVILLE Through 4/14
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 4, 2013


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the NYTW production of the New York premiere of Belleville, written by Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, will extend for two weeks through Sunday, April 14, following rave reviews and sold-out houses. Belleville (originally scheduled to close March 31) plays at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue.

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