James Ortiz News

BWW Review: PETER PAN AND WENDY at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Evann Normandin — December 14, 2019

VIDEO: First Look At HERCULES Starring Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, James Monroe Iglehart And More!

by A.A. Cristi — September 6, 2019

The Public Theater's Public Works is putting the 'glad' in 'gladiator' with its glorious story of HERCULES! See footage from the show!

BWW Review: Public Works' Adaptation of Disney's HERCULES Celebrates New Yorkers Via Greek Mythology

by Michael Dale — September 3, 2019

While the name Walt Disney will certainly be familiar to all those arriving at the Delacorte for Public Works' stage adaptation of the 1997 animated musical feature Hercules, hopefully a good deal of them will leave Central Park remembering the name Lear deBessonet.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Company of HERCULES

by Julie Musbach — August 19, 2019

The company of Public Works' HERCULES is hard at work in rehearsal and we've got an inside peek!

How Can You Score Tickets to HERCULES in Central Park? Public Theater Announces New Lottery

by Nicole Rosky — August 8, 2019

The Public Theater will soon present the Public Works' musical adaptation of HERCULES with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, book by Kristoffer Diaz, and directed by Lear deBessonet, running for seven nights for free, August 31-September 8 at The Delacorte Theater.

Breaking: Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, Roger Bart & More Will Star in Public Works' HERCULES!

by Nicole Rosky — June 20, 2019

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced casting for the Public Works' musical adaptation of HERCULES with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, book by Kristoffer Diaz, and directed by Lear deBessonet, running for seven ni

Heritage Theatre Festival To Present STEEL MAGNOLIAS

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2019

Heritage Theatre Festival is celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of America's most beloved movies by producing the play that started it all - Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias.

BWW Review: THE WOODSMAN at Bluebarn Theatre Leaves Me Speechless

by Christine Swerczek — May 18, 2019

If you have a heart, you will love this show.

HERE Extends Nick Lehane's Puppet Play CHIMPANZEE Through May 5

by Julie Musbach — March 14, 2019

In response to popular demand, HERE (Kristin Marting, Founding Artistic Director) extends the world premiere of Nick Lehane's Chimpanzee, to May 5.

HERE Presents Nick Lehane's Puppet Play CHIMPANZEE

by A.A. Cristi — February 13, 2019

To endow animals with human emotion has long been a scientific taboo.

BWW Review: BERNIE AND MIKEYS TRIP TO THE MOON at 59E59 Brings an Affecting Family Story to Life

by Marina Kennedy — November 19, 2018

'Bernie and Mikey's Trip to the Moon' is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters through December 2nd.

BERNIE AND MIKEY'S TRIP TO THE MOON Receives World Premiere At 59E59 Theaters

by Julie Musbach — September 21, 2018

59E59 Theaters welcomes the world premiere of BERNIE AND MIKEY'S TRIP TO THE MOON written by Scott Aiello and directed Claire Karpen.

Adelphi Presents The Future Of Musical Theater at LARSON LEGACY CONCERT

by A.A. Cristi — September 13, 2018

Since 2015, Adelphi University has given creators an opportunity to showcase their work to new audiences through the Larson Legacy Concert Series.

Yale Rep Presents EL HURACÁN By Charise Castro Smith

by A.A. Cristi — August 27, 2018

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director), in collaboration with The Sol Project (Jacob G.

One Month Revival Of THE WOODSMAN To Be Presented For Bluebarn's 30th Anniversary

by Stephi Wild — August 2, 2018

The BLUEBARN Theatre, founded in 1989 by graduates of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory, proudly announces a creative partnership with STRANGEMEN THEATRE COMPANY, a New York-based non-profit, originally founded in 2010 by graduates of that same conservatory.

HERE Announces 2018-2019 Season Of Boundary Pushing Performance

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2018

HERE (Kristin Marting, Founding Artistic Director, and Kim Whitener, Executive Director) is proud to announce its 2018-2019 season, which marks the OBIE-winning institution's 26th year of producing of daring new hybrid performance by new artists from all disciplines - theatre, music, art, dance, pup

JACK Presents Amina Henry's HUNTER JOHN AND JANE

by Julie Musbach — July 5, 2018

In her third production at JACK, playwright Amina Henry shares a ghost story (with songs) about a homeless man who is approached in the park by the ghost of a murdered prostitute.

American Theatre Wing Announces 2018 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients

by Julie Musbach — February 15, 2018

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) announced today that the 2018 Jonathan Larson® Grants recipients areJay Adana (music and lyrics), Andrew R.

Opera Saratoga's 2017 Fiscal Year Closes With National Acclaim For Artistic Programs

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2018

At Opera Saratoga's Annual Meeting, Rosemarie Rosen, President of the Board of Directors, announced results from the company's 2017 fiscal year, which closed on September 30, 2017.

BWW Review: The Public Theater's Mobile Unit Offers A Free THE WINTER'S TALE

by Michael Dale — December 8, 2017

Before every performance by The Public Theater's Mobile Unit, the audience is reminded of Joseph Papp's credo that the plays of William Shakespeare belong to everyone.