PlayPenn, the national center for new plays and playwrights devoted to nurturing bold new voices in contemporary theatre, has announced its 2025/2026 Cohort and the reimagining of one of its core artistic programs.
Orbiting Esmeralda, a new play by Michael Swiskay, directed by Laurence C. Schwartz will have its world premiere at New York Theater Festival.
'Discover the world of art and deception in the World Premiere of Orbiting Esmeralda, a new play by Michael Swiskay. Directed by Laurence C. Schwartz, this thought-provoking production explores the true value of art and the lengths people will go to for wealth and power. Don't miss this captivating performance at the 21st edition of the New York Theater Festival.'
PRIMARY STAGES has announced an encore presentation of The Night Watcher by Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard (In Real Life), which was previously streamed in November 2020.
Developing world premieres of off-beat and irreverent psychological dramas and dark comedies that challenge traditional stereotypes. Athena produces theatre that entertains, informs, enlightens, questions and deepens audience awareness of vital modern issues.
Bastille Day is France's "Independence Day" celebrated each year on July 14, the beginning of the French revolution in 1789. For the third year, the playful and seductive Floanne is presenting her solo concert at Joe's Pub to ravish the ear of the Francophile and culturally curious New Yorker. Her new program "Love Is French" weaves vintage songs into a didactic presentation, dissecting with humor and wisdom the cliche that romances can be.
The Broadway Ballyhoo, now in its ninth month at The Laurie Beechman Theater, will present FLO ANKAH, star of TV's WIFEY, MAUREY, and with a recurring role on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, plus film star and European concert artist; she will anchor a concert that will otherwise feature eight extraordinary talents that have appeared in many of the last six Broadway by the Year concerts at Town Hall. Many of these performers have starred in shows all over the country. And they continue to star at Town Hall in the Broadway by the Year Chorus.
Richard E. Waits will star in a reading at HEXTC (Hudson Exploited Theater Company) of Quelque Chose / Quel Qu'un (Something/Someone), written by Franz Reynold and directed by Gerald vanHeerden. The reading will be performed in English tonight, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street, NYC.
Richard E. Waits will star in a reading at HEXTC (Hudson Exploited Theater Company) of Quelque Chose / Quel Qu'un (Something/Someone), written by Franz Reynold and directed by Gerald vanHeerden. The reading will be performed in English on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street, NYC.
Just in time for the heartwarming holiday season, music enthusiasts can welcome the highly anticipated release of the Loving the Silent Tears: The Musical album to recreate the magic of the new musical exploring humanity's universal search for inner peace.
Just in time for the heartwarming holiday season, music enthusiasts can welcome the highly anticipated release of the Loving the Silent Tears: The Musical album to recreate the magic of the new musical exploring humanity's universal search for inner peace.
The red carpet premiere of Loving the Silent Tears: A New Musical will be held on October 27 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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