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The Episcopal Actors' Guild Welcomes Quicksilver Radio Theater's THE SPECKLED BAND: AN ADVENTURE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, October 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2022

The Episcopal Actors' Guild will welcome to the Guild Hall stage a one-night-only, benefit production from Quicksilver Radio Theater: the award-winning The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes.

Photos: First Look at Burning House's CHERRY JAM At IRT Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2022

Production photos have been released for Burning House's upcoming production of 'Cherry Jam,' a play on Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. This new adaptation features 6 actors and runs a swift 85 minutes - it's kind of like Chekhov, but not.

Burning House To Present Chekhov-Inspired CHERRY JAM At IRT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022

Casting has been announced for Burning House's upcoming production of 'Cherry Jam,' a play on Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.

BWW Feature: IN SCENA! FESTIVAL DI TEATRO ITALIANO A NEW YORK
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - May 2, 2022

IN SCENA! FESTIVAL DI TEATRO ITALIANO A NEW YORK TORNA SULLE SCENE NEWYORKESY IL FESTIVAL DEL TEATRO ITALIANO CON TRE SPETTACOLI E I READINGS DEI VINCITORI DEL PREMIO MARIO FRATTI

IN SCENA! Italian Theater Festival Back With A Very Special Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with the Italy-based KIT Italia and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU announce the return of In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY.

The Tank Announces Casts and Dates For IN SCENA! ITALIAN THEATER FESTIVAL NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022

The Tank will present two Mario Fratti Award-winning plays, The Land of the Swollen Faces by Paolo Bignami, translated by Carlotta Brentan, and directed by Laura Caparrotti and Jay Stern and Hide and Seek by Tobia Rossi, translated and directed by Carlotta Brentan.

Eccentric Theatre Presents ZAMBONI at SoHo Playhouse
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 17, 2016

Eccentric Theater Company is proud to announce that after a sold out run at FringeNYC, ZAMBONI will return for a five performance engagement as part of the Fringe Encore Series. The original FringeNYC run of ZAMBONI was loved by audiences and critics alike, and received a Fringe Excellence Award for Direction.

Quicksilver Radio Theater Presents DRACULA at EPA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2015

Tonight, October 29th at 7:00 pm, Quicksilver Radio Theater returns to the EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD with a Halloween production of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Faithfully adapted by Producer CRAIG WICHMAN from the original novel, this world-premiere audio drama explores the tale's themes of life, of death-and of an accursed state which is neither. If you've only seen the movies, you do NOT really know this chilling story.

Quicksilver Radio Theater to Present DRACULA at EPA, 10/29
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015

On Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 pm, Quicksilver Radio Theater returns to the EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD with a Halloween production of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Faithfully adapted by Producer CRAIG WICHMAN from the original novel, this world-premiere audio drama explores the tale's themes of life, of death-and of an accursed state which is neither. If you've only seen the movies, you do NOT really know this chilling story.

BWW Reviews: West Coast Premiere of THE NAVIGATOR Takes You for Quite a Ride!
by Shari Barrett - Jun 26, 2014

Your GPS tells you how to get where you're going, but what if it could tell you more? Such is the inventive premise of THE NAVIGATOR, enjoying its West Coast premiere during Fringe. Written by Eddie Antar and directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby for Burning Clown Productions, this show was nominated for 2 Drama Desk Awards and 8 New York Innovative Theatre Awards, all well deserved.

Burning Clown Productions to Present West Coast Premiere of THE NAVIGATOR, 6/13-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014

New York based Burning Clown Productions are thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of the Drama Desk nominated play, The Navigator, written by Eddie Antar and directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby (NYIT Award winner, Best Direction). THE NAVIGATOR will perform as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival - and will open today, June 13 at 7pm and run for ten performances through Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:30pm at The Actors Company Let Live Theater, 916A N. Formosa Ave. in Hollywood.

Burning Clown Productions to Present West Coast Premiere of THE NAVIGATOR, 6/13-29
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 15, 2014

New York based Burning Clown Productions are thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of the Drama Desk nominated play, The Navigator, written by Eddie Antar and directed by Leslie Kincaid Burby (NYIT Award winner, Best Direction). THE NAVIGATOR will perform as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival - and will open on Friday, June 13 at 7pm and run for ten performances through Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:30pm at The Actors Company Let Live Theater, 916A N. Formosa Ave. in Hollywood.

WorkShop Theater Company Opens THE GOLDEN YEAR, 6/6
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2013

Starting June 6th WorkShop Theater Company presents the World Premiere of Daniel Damiano's The Golden Year. Kathy Gail MacGowan directs. The cast features Ellen Barry*(McCarter Theatre, Syracuse Stage, BoarsHead Theatre: "Best Leading Actress", Wit), Gerry Goodstein* (Interchange, "Law and Order") and Joseph Franchini* (2012 Drama Desk nominee: Best Actor, The Navigator). (*Member of Actors Equity)

Photo Coverage: The 2012 Drama Desk Starry Arrivals Part 2
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 4, 2012

Yesterday, June 3, The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held at The Town Hall, celebrating this year's big winners. The festivities were presided over by star of stage and screen Brooke Shields and Broadway favorite - and previous Drama Desk winner - Brian d'Arcy James. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the starry arrivals and brings you Part 2 of the photo coverage below! CLICK HERE for a complete list of the evening's honorees and winners!

ONCE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, FOLLIES, Audra McDonald, James Corden Win Big at the 2012 Drama Desk Awards - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 4, 2012

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards took place tonight, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Drama Desks to Stream Live Tonight, Follow BWW for LIVE Coverage!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 3, 2012

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference on April 27 by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. After weeks of anticipation, the ceremony is tonight, June 3, at The Town Hall and BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the full spectrum of coverage, of course!

Photo Coverage: The 57th Annual Drama Desk Nominee Reception - All the Nominees!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 9, 2012

Nominations for The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency by Drama Desk Award winners Brian d'Arcy James and Donna Murphy, with Death Takes a Holiday, Follies and Nice Work If You Can Get It leading the pack. Yesterday, May 8, all of the nominees were celebrated at a special reception and BroadwayWorld was there to capture it all.

2012 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, FOLLIES, NICE WORK Lead Nominees!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2012

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

WorkShop Theater Company to Remount The Navigator 2/9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2011

WorkShop Theater Company will revive their New York Innovative Theatre Award winning production of Eddie Antar's The Navigator, February 9-March 3 in their Main Stage Theater (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, 4th Floor).

WorkShop Theatre Company Presents BENEATH THE HUSH, A WHISPER, 9/17-10/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2011

The WorkShop Theater Company (Scott C. Sickles, Artistic Director), as part of its 2011-2012 Main Stage season, proudly presents Beneath the Hush, a Whisper, a work of historical fiction by new playwright, Abigail Somma, directed by Tom Herman. Beneath the Hush, a Whisper, set at the United Nations in the 1950's tells the story of a British diplomat, assigned to work with Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold on a project that will change the course of history. As his work begins, the conflicted UN appointee faces a personal crisis that tests his idealism and integrity.

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