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Flea Theater's DAWN Begins Previews 11/9
by Reynard Loki - Oct 22, 2008


The Flea Theater presents the U.S. premiere of DAWN by Thomas Bradshaw, beginning previews November 9th. The production will be directed by Flea Artistic Director, Jim Simpson and feature actors Gerry Bammon, (Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee for Nixon's Nixon), Laura Esterman (Drama Desk Award winner for Marvin's Room), Irene Walsh, Drew Hildebrand, Kate Benson, and Jenny Seastone Stern.

The Flea Theater to Present Revival of 'CATO'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008


The Flea Theater presents a limited engagement revival of CATO, by famed English essayist Joseph Addison, beginnig October 10th. Written in 1712, the play was one of the most popular English plays of that period. T

De Shields and Cathey Star in the Flea's Revival of 'Cato'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 11, 2008


The Flea Theater presents a limited engagement revival of CATO, by famed English essayist Joseph Addison, beginnig October 10th. Written in 1712, the play was one of the most popular English plays of that period.

The Flea Announces Fall Season
by Victoria Myers - Aug 1, 2008


Jim Simpson, Artistic Director, and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director, are pleased to announce the Fall 2008 Flea Theater season:

Flea Extends 'The Break-Up And The Happy Sad' Until 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008


Due to unprecedented popular demand, The Flea Theater has announced a 3-week extension of their World Premiere production of THE BREAK-UP AND THE HAPPY SAD. Directed by Sherri Kronfeld, this evening-length work features two thematically related one act plays by Tommy Smith and Ken Urban.

Rapp Premieres 'Bingo with the Indians' with The Flea
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2007


After directing the critically acclaimed production of Julian Sheppard's Los Angeles at The Flea last season, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Adam Rapp will return to the famed TriBeCa institution with the World Premiere of Bingo with the Indians. Written and directed by Rapp, previews for Bingo with the Indians begin October 25 with opening night set for November 9.

Weaver and Daniels Set for Flea's Love Letters Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


The Flea Theater will present a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters featuring film and theatre stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeff Daniels on Monday, June 4 at 7pm at The Frederick Loewe Theater

Los Angeles, Directed by Rapp, Extended Again to 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2007


The Flea Theater has announced a second extension of the New York premiere of Los Angeles by Drama Desk Award-nominee Julian Sheppard (Buicks). Directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Adam Rapp, performances have now been extended through April 14th. The production was originally slated to end its run on March 17th.

Cassidy's 'The Director' Plays the Flea Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2007


The Flea Theater will present the World premiere of The Director, a new drama by Barbara Cassidy, beginning February 21st.

Durang, Swados, Etc. Pen Short Plays for Flea's 'Night'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2006


The Flea Theater and The Chelsea Art Museum will present the world premiere of 'Twas the Night Before, featuring ten-minute works by playwrights Christopher Durang, Len Jenkin, Roger Rosenblatt, Elizabeth Swados and Mac Wellman

MCC to Premiere 'A Very Common Procedure' Jan. 31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2006


MCC Theater will present the New York premiere of A Very Common Procedure by Courtney Baron. The play will be directed by Obie Award winner Michael Greif (Rent, Grey Gardens).

Political Satire Nixon's Nixon Begins at MCC, Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2006


MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees

Political Satire Nixon's Nixon Starts at MCC, Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2006


MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees

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