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Review: Worlds and Tragedy Collide In Bilingual OEDIPUS TYRANNUS at Getty Villa
by Evan Henerson - Sep 15, 2022

Koons' moody production at the Fleishman is trying to tap into a noirish whodunnit vibe in which the story’s professed detective is the one person in the building (or in this case, the amphitheatre) who doesn’t realize that he is himself is also the murderer.

Deaf West Theatre's OEDIPUS Starring Russell Harvard & More Begins Performances Tonight at the Getty Villa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Performances of Getty Museum and Los Angeles’s Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre’s thrilling fresh take on Sophocles’ Oedipus begin Thursday, September 1st at 8:00pm PT, featuring a bilingual production in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.

Interview: Jenny Koons Confers On Her Creative Process Marrying Deaf West With OEDIPUS
by Gil Kaan - Aug 25, 2022

Next up at The Getty Villa, Sophocles' classic play Oedipus adapted by Jenny Koons, Andrew Morrill and Alexandria Wailes opening September 7, 2022. Jenny also does double duty directing the cast of Treshelle Edmond, Russell Harvard, Ashlea Hayes, Amelia Hensley, Matthew Jaeger, Gregor Lopes, Andrew Morrill, On Shiu, Alexandria Wailes, Akia Takara and Jon Wolfe Nelson.

Russell Harvard to Star in ASL and Spoken English Production of OEDIPUS Presented by Deaf West Theatre & Getty Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022

Getty Museum and Los Angeles’s Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre will present a thrilling fresh take on Sophocles’ Oedipus this fall featuring a bilingual production in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.

Piehole's SKI END and Our Voices' SOOT AND SPIT to Hit New Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017

The Archive Residency, a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village), is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies.

Photo Flash: Lisa Lampanelli Headlines Other Voices' BROADWAY HOLIDAY at 42West
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2015

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli just headlined BROADWAY HOLIDAY, a festive evening of singing, signing and celebration produced by Other Voices. Scroll down for photos!

Stage Stars Set for BROADWAY HOLIDAY at 42West Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2015

Other Voices hosts Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, singing and celebration. The evening benefits Other Voices¹ winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. Featuring cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 512 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th avenues tonight, December 17th, 2015.

Lisa Lampanelli to Headline BROADWAY HOLIDAY at 42West, Today
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2015

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli will headline Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, signing and celebration produced by Other Voices (Kim Weild, Artistic Director; Jill Bernard, Producing Director).? The evening benefits Other Voices' winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. The special evening will feature cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing and signing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 514 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues on today, December 17th, 2015. Tickets are free and can be reserved at www.othervoicesholiday.eventbrite.com. There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door.

Stage Stars Set for BROADWAY HOLIDAY at 42West, 12/17
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2015

Other Voices hosts Broadway Holiday, a festive evening of singing, singing and celebration. The evening benefits Other Voices¹ winter workshop with the students of PS347 The American Sign Language and English Lower School. Featuring cast members from Spring Awakening, Beautiful, Amazing Grace, Cabaret and more singing holiday classics and leading a holiday sing/sign ­along. The benefit will be held at 42West located at 512 West 42nd Street between 10th and 11th avenues on Thursday December 17th,  2015. Tickets are FREE and can be reserved at  www.othervoicesholiday.eventbrite.com.  There is a suggested donation of  $20 at the door.

IRT Theater, Weildworks and NY Live Arts Present A KIND OF ALASKA, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013

Pinter's one-act A Kind of Alaska opens tonight, April 20, 2013 at IRT Theater, 219 W 19th Street New York, NY, developed by IRT Theater and WeildWorks and presented by New York Live Arts. Click HERE for tickets.

Tanya O'Debra Named Miss Fag Hag 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2010

Tanya O'Debra 'Miss Bowery,' has been crowned Miss Fag Hag 2010! The Second Annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant, a benefit for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Home of the Harvey Milk School was held at Comix last night, May 2nd.

Darius de Haas and Bailey Hanks Set For 2nd Annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010

Darius de Haas ('Marie Christine,' 'Rent') and Bailey Hanks ('Legally Blonde') have been added to the growing list of special guests for the second annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant- to be held Sunday, May 2nd at 8pm at Comix.

Darius de Haas and Bailey Hanks Set For 2nd Annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010

Darius de Haas ('Marie Christine,' 'Rent') and Bailey Hanks ('Legally Blonde') have been added to the growing list of special guests for the second annual Miss Fag Hag Pageant- to be held Sunday, May 2nd at 8pm at Comix.

Photo Flash: Heather Shields Wins Miss Fag Hag Pageant
by Reynard Loki - Jun 1, 2009

On Sunday, May 17th, Mintyfresh Comedy presented the first annual 'Miss Fag Hag Pageant' as a benefit for the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School. The show was a huge success and played to a packed house full of Broadway, television, radio and comedy stars.

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