Franz Kafka News

Kafka is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters running through June 29th. Directed by Colin Watkeys and produced by Twilight Theatre Co., writer and performer Jack Klaff portrays acclaimed author Franz Kafka’s friends, lovers, and critics.

The parable about foolish human pride, the delusion of self-importance, the danger of rejection, as well as acceptance of responsibility and decay of a seemingly stable world, cannot perhaps be more poignantly wrought than in Reimann’s opera.

Ars Nova has revealed the lineup for ANT Fest 2025 featuring 15 shows that will premiere at Ars Nova and stream on Ars Nova Supra. See the lineup and learn more!

The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival has revealed programming for its 2025 edition, Perseverance. Learn more and see how to attend.

24th Street Theatre stands up for democracy with revival of ‘La Razón Blindada,’ opening Saturday. Check out the photos, below. All performances will be presented in the original Spanish with English supertitles.

How to stand up to a dictator in seven performances: 24th Street Theatre revives its sublimely witty and provocative, award-winning production of La Razón Blindada (“Armored Reason”) for a limited three-weekend engagement in May.

24th Street Theatre will revive its sublimely witty and provocative, award-winning production of La Razón Blindada (“Armored Reason”) for a limited three-weekend engagement in May. Learn more!

Wagner College Theatre has announced that Nina Kissinger is the winner of the 2025 Stanley Drama Award for her dark comedy, THIS IS GOVERNMENT. The play follows three interns trapped in a lockdown as they navigate the chaos of political disarray-and confront the question of what power, if any, they truly possess.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming!

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and EVO Entertainment Delray Marketplace.

The Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center collaborate once again for the annual New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF), spotlighting the finest documentary, narrative, and short films from around the world exploring the Jewish experience.

The Long Beach Shakespeare Company has revealed its season, SO THIS IS LOVE? See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet is set to perform with New Jersey Symphony this January. Kevin John Edusei will conduct the four performances. Learn more about the shows here!

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The world premiere musical comedy Kafkaesque!, featuring book, music and lyrics by James Harvey (Prime Day, The Bald Faced Truth, The Crack in the Ceiling) and directed by Ashley Brooke Monroe (Hamilton national tour, Life of Pi; The New Group: All of Me) has released photos from the production.

Explore the Austin Jewish Film Festival's 2024 lineup featuring three world premieres. Running from October 31 to November 10, the festival showcases a diverse range of films and cultural stories.

Written by Matt Chiorini and Travis Newton, Kafka's Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets! is pretty much what is written on the tin - an adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis told using songs and puppets. Audience members are greeted by a performer sitting on stage, facing away from them towards artwork of a cockroach.

The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.

The Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura announced an exhibition celebrating Francisco Toledo's contributions to Mexican graphic arts, highlighting his innovative techniques and cultural impact.

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.