Frances Hill News

URBAN STAGES FAMILY SERIES (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is proud to present the hysterical slap-happy family show, The Hey-Ya Brothers starring the award winning clowns and physical comedians Joel Jeske and Christopher Lueck along with 'Special Guest' famed unicycler, Mike Richter. Beginning performance on Sundays, March 15 - April 5 at Urban Stages (259 West 30th St) the tickets are $10 and reservations can be made at urbanstages@gmail.com or by calling 212-421-1380.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is proud to extend a great show for the entire family, Blizzard the Wizard starring storyteller Dan Kitrosser. Blizzard the Wizard is written by Dan Kitrosser and Andrew Davies. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets are $10, reservations can be made by emailing urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) will continues its 25th Season celebration with a look at its past premiers. Over the next eight weeks Urban Stages will revive six of the best World and New York Premieres the company has mounted over the past 25 years. The performances will take place on Mondays at 6PM at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street) at 6PM, beginning March 9 through April 20, 2009.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is proud to extend a great show for the entire family, Blizzard the Wizard starring storyteller Dan Kitrosser. Blizzard the Wizard is written by Dan Kitrosser and Andrew Davies. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets are $10, reservations can be made by emailing urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131.

Urban Stages' and Board of Trustees (Board President, Mary Churchill), Celebrating 25 Years, will honor the founder and artistic director of Urban Stages, Frances Hill with a benefit luncheon on Tuesday, February 10 at the Yale Club (50 Vanderbilt Avenue). Ms. Hill is being honored by the board as well as with a Mayoral Proclamation because of her inspiring leadership in the arts and her unwavering commitment to the understanding of diverse cultures. The event co-chairs are Marjorie Federbush and Ted Terry. Tickets are tax-deductible and range from $125 - $1500 (table) and can be purchased by calling 212 421 1380.

Urban Stages' and Board of Trustees (Board President, Mary Churchill), Celebrating 25 Years, will honor the founder and artistic director of Urban Stages, Frances Hill with a benefit luncheon on Tuesday, February 10 at the Yale Club (50 Vanderbilt Avenue). Ms. Hill is being honored by the board as well as with a Mayoral Proclamation because of her inspiring leadership in the arts and her unwavering commitment to the understanding of diverse cultures. The event co-chairs are Marjorie Federbush and Ted Terry. Tickets are tax-deductible and range from $125 - $1500 (table) and can be purchased by calling 212 421 1380.

New York: Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 6PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice.

Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 8PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice. Weaving together hip-hop, theater, spoken word, and song, Byronn Bain's LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty takes a no hold barred journey that reveals how race and prisons, poverty and privilege, reflect underlying inequities in our 'progressive' America. As this country looks to swear in its first Black President, Bain's one man show takes no prisoners as it confronts the unresolved contradictions we will continue to face in the next century. Byronn Bain was crowned the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry Champion in 2000, and has lectured and performed at over 100 U.S. colleges and universities, as well as in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Bain's debut album 'Problem Child' features the producers of artists such as Jay Z and Dead Prez and fuses hip hop and spoken word with reggae and world music. Mr. Bain is also a radio and TV personality.

New York: Urban Stages' (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) Developmental Program for Playwrights will present a workshop reading of LYRICS from LOCKDOWN, The Ugly Side of Beauty by Byronn Bain and directed by Mei Ann Teo with set and lighting by Kristen Adams at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) on January 22-24 at 6PM. This reading is FREE to the public, for reservations please email urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131. Urban Stages' Developmental Program for Playwrights is a year round program that allows playwrights in various stages of their careers the opportunity to mount a stage reading of their piece as part of Urban Stages dedication to developing new works with a diverse voice.

Join Joe Iconis as he rings in 2009 the only way he knows how - a kick ass show, a concert, lots of food and an open bar. Thursday, December 31, festivities will begin at 9PM with the acclaimed new musical by Joe Iconis, ReWrite directed by John Simpkins, followed by special concert with Joe Iconis and Friends at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets are $100 (all inclusive) and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212.868.4444

Join Joe Iconis as he rings in 2009 the only way he knows how - a kick ass show, a concert, lots of food and an open bar. Thursday, December 31, festivities will begin at 9PM with the acclaimed new musical by Joe Iconis, ReWrite directed by John Simpkins, followed by special concert with Joe Iconis and Friends at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets are $100 (all inclusive) and can be purchased at www.SmartTix.com or call 212.868.4444

Due to popular demand, award winning writer/composer Joe Iconis' musical ReWrite, a musical comedy triple feature will be extended through January 11 (originally slated to close on January 3). ReWrite, is directed by John Simpkins. ReWrite began performances on December 6 and opened December 10, at Urban Stages located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets will be $40 ($20 during previews) and are available at Smarttix.com or by calling 212.868.4444.

Celebrating its 25th Season, Urban Stages in association with Sara Katz presents a new musical by Larson and Kleban Award winning composer Joe Iconis entitled ReWrite, a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Urban Stages is stepping up its game as far as family productions are concerned. Dan Kitrosser is a wonderful story teller that makes kids laugh while keeping their parents entertained.

Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director in association with Sara Katz presents Larson & Kleban Award Winning Composer JOE ICONIS' World Premiere of ReWrite; a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Urban Stages is stepping up its game as far as family productions are concerned. Dan Kitrosser is a wonderful story teller that makes kids laugh while keeping their parents entertained.

Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director in association with Sara Katz presents Larson & Kleban Award Winning Composer JOE ICONIS' World Premiere of ReWrite; a musical comedy triple feature, directed by John Simpkins.

Urban Stages' reach extends beyond the stage, throughout the boroughs, and into the city's Public Libraries, with Urban Stages On Tour series, which brings quality free theatre reflecting the city's multiculturalism to diverse audiences across the Five Boroughs.

Urban Stages is pleased to announce the final production of their 2007/2008 season: 27 Rue de Fleurus, a new musical derived from the imagination of Alice B. Toklas. Alice tries to set the record straight about being Gertrude Stein's 'wife' for nearly 40 years. 27 Rue de Fleurus will be directed by Urban Stages Artistic Director Frances Hill. Performances will be at 259 West 30th Street (between 7th and 8th). Previews will begin on Saturday, March 1st with the opening date scheduled for Thursday, March 6th and will run through Sunday, April 6th.

Urban Stages has announced the schedule for their upcoming season, which will include two world premieres and one New York premiere at their space on 259 West 30th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.