Gene Frankel News

Oasis.nyTheatreGroup is set to present their inaugural production Pieces of a Playwright at the Gene Frankel Theatre, running from January 27th thru January 31st.

The newly accoutered Gene Frankel Theatre will be host to another Miscreant Theatre production: the New York premiere of HOSTAGES, a contemporary dark comedy by acclaimed playwright Yussef El-Guindi.

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, New York's premiere eco-friendly theatre festival, is currently accepting submissions for its 2010 season.

The limited engagement of Patrick Marber's acclaimed play Closer, presented by Four Dreamers Theater Company, begins performances tonight at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in New York. A stinging look at love and betrayal in the modern world, Closer chronicles the chaotic intertwining of four lives over the course of four and a half years.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.'

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.'

Four Dreamers Theater Company is set to present a limited engagement of Patrick Marber's acclaimed play Closer this December at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in New York. A stinging look at love and betrayal in the modern world, Closer chronicles the chaotic intertwining of four lives over the course of four and a half years.

Aeternalis Theatre will present The Credeaux Canvas by Keith Bunin this November at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City, running Wednesdays-Saturdays from Nov. 4th through Nov. 21st. Directed by Bryan Radtke, the intense character drama concerns two East Village artists who attempt to scam a wealthy art collector into purchasing a falsified classic painting. The play premiered at Playwrights Horizons in 2001, with direction from Michael Mayer.

Aeternalis Theatre will present The Credeaux Canvas by Keith Bunin this November at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in New York City, running Wednesdays-Saturdays from Nov. 4th through Nov. 21st. Directed by Bryan Radtke, the intense character drama concerns two East Village artists who attempt to scam a wealthy art collector into purchasing a falsified classic painting. The play premiered at Playwrights Horizons in 2001, with direction from Michael Mayer.

The Pig, the Farmer, and the Artist, an operatic satire with music, book, and lyrics by 3-time Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in October.

The Pig, The Farmer, and The Artist: An Operatic Satire About Sex, Music, and Art, with music/book/lyrics by multi-Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere performance at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, in NYC's East Village - the setting for the opera), Friday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.

Producer Theresa Wozunk and the New York Musical Theater Festival present a world premiere concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL for one night only on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Casting will be announced shortly.

The Pig, the Farmer, and the Artist, an operatic satire with music, book, and lyrics by 3-time Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in October.

Producer Theresa Wozunk and the New York Musical Theater Festival present a world premiere concert presentation of LIBERTY: A NEW MUSICAL for one night only on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. at Theatre Row?s Acorn Theatre (410 W 42nd Street). Casting will be announced shortly.

Five notable productions, among a total 21, will receive their New York and world premieres beginning next week as part of the five-week all-Irish theatre festival 1st Irish 2009.

The second annual edition of 1st Irish, a five-week-long all-Irish theatre festival coordinated by Origin Theatre Company, runs from September 1 to October 4.

The Pig, The Farmer, and The Artist: An Operatic Satire About Sex, Music, and Art, with music/book/lyrics by multi-Grammy-nominated composer David Chesky, will receive its world premiere performance at the Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, in NYC's East Village - the setting for the opera), Friday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.

The second annual edition of 1st Irish, a five-week-long all-Irish theatre festival coordinated by Origin Theatre Company, runs from September 1 to October 4.

IGNITED STATES in association with Crosstown Playwrights are pleased to announce their production of Daniel McCoy?s ELI AND CHERYL JUMP, directed by Nicole A. Watson. ELI AND CHERYL JUMP will be performed as part of The New York International Fringe Festival at Venue#9 The Players Loft (115 MacDougal St, 3rd Floor). Performances begin August 14th and continue through August 29th.

Carousel Theatre Company (Kelly Feustel, Artistic Director; Kevin Feustel, Managing Director) is proud to present Pierre Corneille's LE CID, directed by Richard Pepio. This production will play a very limited run at the Gene Frankel Theater (24 Bond Street), Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25 at 8 PM, with matinees on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 at 2 PM.