Chester Theatre Company will present the New England Premiere of HALCYON DAYS, by acclaimed Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan. Performances of the witty, touching comedy about reawakening to life's possibilities will run from July 9-19.
St. Ann's Warehouse, which for 36 years has enlivened New Yorkers with new works by the world's most vital music- and theater-makers, is about to open its first permanent home, a 25,000-sf theater at the breathtaking site of the Tobacco Warehouse, on the waterfront in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The organization will inaugurate its new building by presenting a 2015-16 season that epitomizes St. Ann's indispensable contribution to the global cultural landscape -- a series of international productions in which world-class artists reconfigure flexible, open space to realize their creative visions.
Uncork the Champagne and raise a glass. La MaMa Moves! dance festival is readying itself for its 10th anniversary festivities while its artists are busily preparing a dozen world, U.S. and New York premieres to celebrate its decade of dance.
Abrons Arts Center presents the world premieres of Kimberly Bartosik's Ecsteriority4 (Part 2) and Dylan Crossman's BOUND on a shared program as part of its new dance series, Travelogues. Performances will take place today through Saturday, May 20-23, at 8pm, in Abrons Arts Center's Experimental Theater.
Uncork the Champagne and raise a glass. La MaMa Moves! dance festival is readying itself for its 10th anniversary festivities while its artists are busily preparing a dozen world, U.S. and New York premieres to celebrate its decade of dance.
?Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce that Tony, Emmy and Academy Award-winner Tony Walton will be the latest recipient of The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.
Abrons Arts Center presents the world premieres of Kimberly Bartosik's Ecsteriority4 (Part 2) and Dylan Crossman's BOUND on a shared program as part of its new dance series, Travelogues. Performances will take place Wednesday through Saturday, May 20–23, at 8pm, in Abrons Arts Center's Experimental Theater.
Almost Maine is one of the countries most produced plays, this February; Royal Family Productions (Katie Avebe, Mary Bernardi, Chris Henry and Andy Theodorou, Founders) will present the New York premiere of John Cariani's follow-up play LOVE / SICK. Directed by Chris Henry and featuring choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter, LOVE / SICK will begin performances on February 6 and open on February 9 through February 26, 2015 at Royal Family's new home in Times Square at Royal Family Performing Arts Space (145 West 46th St.). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting royalfamilyproductions.org or by calling Ovation Tickets at (866)811-4111.
the cell will present the World Premiere of PILLOW ON THE STAIRS, a new drama by Brona Crehan. Directed by John Keating, previews begin February 11 with opening slated for Thursday, February 19.
Abrons Arts Center presents the U.S. premiere of Montreal-based choreographer Daniel Léveillé's Solitudes solo. Léveillé's performance is part of Abrons' new dance series, Travelogues, curated by Laurie Uprichard. Performances will take place Friday and Saturday, January 30-31, at 8pm, and Sunday, February 1, at 3pm, in Abrons Arts Center's Experimental Theater.
BAM Fisher performances as part of the 2014 Next Wave Festival culminate in December with an elaborate story ballet and a critically-acclaimed one-man show. Designed as an intimate and flexible performance space for both emerging and established artists, the BAM Fisher became part of the BAM campus in the fall of 2012. All tickets are $20.
The well-known, hilarious musical comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are returning to Don't Tell Mama in NYC with their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride on Wednesday December 3rd and Saturday, December 13th 2014.
The Irish Repertory Theatre begins the ninth season of its Reading Series with Janet Noble's LOUISE BROOKS: FOR THE HELL OF IT. The staged reading will be held today, October 30 at 3pm at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street, the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during its current renovation. Tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is suggested.
The Irish Repertory Theatre begins the ninth season of its Reading Series with Janet Noble's LOUISE BROOKS: FOR THE HELL OF IT. The staged reading will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 3pm at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street, the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during its current renovation. Tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is suggested.
BAM Fisher performances as part of the 2014 Next Wave Festival culminate in December with an elaborate story ballet and a critically-acclaimed one-man show. Designed as an intimate and flexible performance space for both emerging and established artists, the BAM Fisher became part of the BAM campus in the fall of 2012. All tickets are $20.
Break-through Irish company Dead Centre returns to Abrons Arts Center with a co-production with Irish Arts Center to present their haunting investigation into why we tell stories in the face of tragedy. LIPPY was widely acknowledged as the most extraordinary piece of theatre to emerge from Ireland in 2013. LIPPY premiered in Dublin in 2013 where it was awarded the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Production and in its recent run at The Edinburgh Festival LIPPY was awarded the prestigious Fringe First, Herald Angel and Total Theatre awards. www.deadcentre.org.
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the 2014 Next Wave Festival. The festival runs from today, September 9, through December 20 and comprises theater, music, dance, film, humanities, and visual art events in the institution's three venues: the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, the BAM Harvey Theater, and the BAM Fisher.
Break-through Irish company Dead Centre returns to Abrons Arts Center with a co-production with Irish Arts Center to present their haunting investigation into why we tell stories in the face of tragedy. LIPPY was widely acknowledged as the most extraordinary piece of theatre to emerge from Ireland in 2013. LIPPY premiered in Dublin in 2013 where it was awarded the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Production and in its recent run at The Edinburgh Festival LIPPY was awarded the prestigious Fringe First, Herald Angel and Total Theatre awards. www.deadcentre.org.
Georganne Aldrich Heller will present Laoisa Sexton's raw, visceral and provocative new play, THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA, a pitch black comedy set in Dublin, tonight, August 20th through September 7th at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street in Manhattan. The official opening is on Saturday, August 23rd at 8PM. Tim Ruddy Directs.
Recording artist, cabaret performer and composer Julie Feeney is set for two special solo shows at intimate NYC cabaret venue SubCulture next month according to a new listing.