Leighton Samuels News

LINDA VISTA by Tracy Letts to Play Nylon Fusion Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — August 25, 2026

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company will stage Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA at Theater 154 in the West Village, directed by James Wagner, for a limited run.

59E59 Theaters Unveils Productions for Fall 2026 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 18, 2026

59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.

GOD'S SPIES, STARSTUFF, and More Lead 59E59 Theaters' Fall 2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 18, 2026

59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.

Review: FLAWLESS Plays Around with AI, at Penguin Rep Theatre thru Oct. 19

by Bruce Apar — October 5, 2025

As Tess and Frank, Ellen Adair and Michael Frederic skillfully bring to the stage the requisite range of emotions engaged when lovers go a-quarreling, then make up, then rinse, repeat.

Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere of FLAWLESS

by Emmy Rice — September 14, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M.

THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE To Play Off-Broadway At The Gene Frankel Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 3, 2025

Following a run in 2022, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance will return to The Gene Frankel Theatre for a limited Off- Broadway run.

Review: THE STEEL MAN Forges Forth at Penguin Rep Theatre.

by Bruce Apar — September 15, 2024

At the center of the orbit of mashed-up relationships is the consummate performance of Sam Guncler.

Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN

by A.A. Cristi — August 30, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — July 29, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festi

THIS IS NOT A TIME OF PEACE Will Run Off-Broadway Next Month

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2024

Deb Margolin's play this is not a time of peace is set to run off-Broadway at Theatre Row beginning next month.

Cast Announced for Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS at Asolo Repertory Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 13, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre will kick off its 2023 repertory season with Ken Ludwig’s THE THREE MUSKETEERS, adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas.

Onomatopoeia Theatre Company to Present NYC Premiere of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2022

The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company is presenting the New York City premiere of “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” this July at the Gene Frankel Theatre.

New Light Theater Project Releases First Two Episodes Of INVINCIBLE ONES

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2021

New Light Theater Project releases a new episodic radio drama, Invincible Ones, based on the play by Samantha Cooper.

New Light Theater Project Presents World Premiere of THE AMERICAN TRADITION

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2018

New Light Theater Project is thrilled to present the world premiere of THE AMERICAN TRADITION written by Ray Yamanouchi and directed by Axel Avin, Jr.

ONE CHRISTMAS EVE To Premiere At New York Fringe Festival

by Julie Musbach — September 26, 2018

As part of the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival, Schondeikkan Productions, LLC, in association with The Journey Company, presents the world premiere of One Christmas Eve by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil, with music by Gretchen Cryer.