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The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE INVENTION OF TRAGEDY,the centerpiece of MAC WELLMAN: PERFECT CATASTROPHES, a festival of plays by the influential vanguard playwright. Now in previews, performances run through October 14 at The Flea (20 Thomas Street in Tribeca, between Church and Broadway, three blocks north of Chambers) with opening set for September 21.

PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, New York's long-running hit comedy, will head into the final week of performances for its triumphant record-breaking Off-Broadway run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), set to conclude on Sunday, August 18. PUFFS - which marked its 750th show Off Broadway earlier this year - continues to be a sensation with dozens of productions, licensed in partnership with Samuel French, throughout the country and across the globe; and with major international productions to be announced later this year.

THE AMERICAN TRADITION, Ray Yamanouchi's scathing satire about race and gender in the US, begins performances tonight at the 13th Street Repertory Company.

'Before I walk in the room, I remember who I am,' explains rising hotshot negotiator Sarah in Helen Banner's new drama. 'I'm American. And I'm a woman, an attractive woman, divorced, successful, ambitious, sometimes on the news, going somewhere, from nowhere...'

New Light Theater Project is thrilled to present the world premiere of THE AMERICAN TRADITION written by Ray Yamanouchi and directed by Axel Avin, Jr. THE AMERICAN TRADITION begins performances on Friday, January 25 for a limited engagement through Saturday, February 16. 

Written by Yasmina Reza, directed by Jerry Heymann and now in performances at Urban Stages, Life x3 is New Light Theater Project's revival performance using the translations of Christopher Hampton. With a stellar cast that can navigate the paths of essentially three characters each with obvious ease, this production carefully presents nuances in character and circumstance and asks the audience to notice how and why each of the three instances is different. From

When PUFFS premieres on BroadwayHD on October 18th it will mark the first time in theatrical history a show will be available to stream online while simultaneously running in New York. This is a momentous departure from the industry standard of holdbacks and blackouts, confronting the idea that digital availability negatively impacts tickets sales. 

'Hitler's Tasters' by playwright, Michelle Kholos Brooks will be performed at IRT Theatre in New York City through 10/27. Directed by Sarah Norris with choreography by Ashlee Wasmund, the cast includes MaryKathryn Kopp, Hallie Griffin, Kaitlin Paige Longoria, and Hannah Mae Sturges.Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Michelle about her career and "Hitler's Tasters."

Hypokrit Theatre Company and Access Theater present R + J, a female/genderqueer adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet. Adapted and directed by Molly Houlahan featuring a diverse cast of 6 women/ gender-nonconforming actors playing all of the roles, runs through October 14 at Access Theater in Tribeca.

PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, New York's long-running comedy, will celebrate its landmark Two Years Anniversary as an Off Broadway hit this Saturday by putting a new block of tickets on sale through September 29, 2019.

The NYC premiere of 'Agnes,' written by Catya McMullen and directed by Jenna Worsham is being performed at 59E59 Theaters through September 29. It is a riveting portrayal of five individuals with with very different personalities and how they deal with their interactions and commitments. Performed in the theater's intimate space, Agnes has just the right balance of drama and humor.

Sometimes you know exactly what to expect based on the synopsis of a play, and sometimes, after leaving the theatre, you got a lot more than you bargained for. With New Light Theater Project's Meaningful Conversation, I definitely received the latter.

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of SCRAPS written by Geraldine Inoa, a writer on The Walking Dead and the inaugural recipient of The Shonda Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission. It is directed by Flea Artistic Director Niegel Smith. Now in previews, opening night is slated for Thursday, August 30.

PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic has announced that new cast members will join the company of the show's record breaking run at New World Stages. Original cast members Langston Belton, Julie Ann Earls, A.J. Ditty, and Eleanor Phillips, who have been with the show since the first public performance at the People Improv Theater, and James Fouhey, who joined Puffs when it transferred Off Broadway, are leaving the show.

'Less Than 50%' is now on stage at 59E59 Theaters. Written by Gianmarco Soresi and directed by Jen Wineman, this show has a great deal of comic appeal but it also smacks of reality. The unique two-hander has a clever combination of storytelling and stand-up comedy.

PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic, the hit comedy currently running New World Stages, will celebrate its landmark 500th Peformance Off Broadway this Saturday, July 21.

The 2017 Relentless Award, in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman, was presented Monday evening, June 25, 2018, to Gracie Gardner for her play Pussy Sludge.

New Light Theater Project is thrilled to present the New York premiere of the hollower written by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Kristy Dodson. the hollower's limited engagement runs through Saturday, June 9. Press opening is Friday, May 25 at 8 PM. 

59E59 Theaters is currently presenting the NYC premiere of Hal & Bee written by Max Baker and directed by Sarah Norris. The play portrays the trials of a long-time married couple and reveals their conflicts. With a stellar cast and excellent staging, this entertaining dark comedy is very thought provoking and has a broad audience appeal.

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to welcome the NYC premiere of HAL & BEE, written by Max Baker and directed by Sarah Norris. Produced by Stable Cable Lab Co. and New Light Theater Project, HAL & BEE begins performances on Saturday, March 10 for a limited engagement through Saturday, March 31. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 7:30 PM; and Sunday at 2:30 PM. There are added matinee performances on Saturday, March 10 and Saturday, March 31 at 2:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Single tickets are $25 ($20 for 59E59 Members). Tickets are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org.