Jim Kierstead News

The York Theatre has launched a new website and logo for the organization. Learn more about The York Theatre and the changes to the organization here!

Broadway musical comedy SMASH will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre.

Theater Resources Unlimited is hosting a fundraiser for theater lovers on the evening of Sunday, June 8. Learn more and see how to attend the event here.

The York Theatre has appointed Joseph Hayward as Producing Artistic Director. Learn more about Joseph Hayward and about the changes in the company here!

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!

The York Theatre has released first look photos of the company of According to Howard, a new musical featuring music by Jim Scully, book by Frank Evans and Mr. Scully, with revisions by Jennifer Paulson-Lee, lyrics by Mr. Evans, with additional lyrics by Chad Gorn.

The York Theatre recently celebrated their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert at The Theater at St. Jeans. Check out photos from the event.

Performances are underway The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos from the show here!

Performances are underway The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos from opening night here!

Performances begin this week for The York Theatre's second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants? Check out photos of the cast here!

IAMA Theatre Company will host an industry presentation workshop of Millennials Are Killing Musicals by Nico Juber, directed by Marlo Hunter this month. Learn more here!

 Platinum Dreams: A New Musical has officially opened at The York Theatre, running through March 16, 2025 at The Theatre at St. Jean's. Check out photos from opening night here!

The York Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the second production of its Spring 2025 “New2NY” series – Who is Jimmy Pants?, with music and lyrics by Joseph Church, and book and lyrics by Jeff Bienstock.

The York Theatre is presentig Platinum Dreams, with book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary William Friedman, lyrics by Will Holt, and additional lyrics by Stevie Holland. See photos of the cast in rehearsal here!

The York Theatre will welcome current Drama League Stage Directing Fellow Irvin Mason Jr. as Associate Director of Platinum Dreams, the first production of the 2025 Spring “New2NY’ series. Learn more!

In celebration of Black History Month, The York Theatre has announced The Micki Grant Artist-in-Residence Program which honors the legacy of Micki Grant. Learn more here!

The York Theatre has unveiled its 2025 Spring Season with a new “New2NY” series. See full programming, learn more about the season, and see how to purchase tickets.

Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!