Manhattan Repertory Theatre News

Following a sold-out, critically-acclaimed and award-winning run as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival/FringeNYC, PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, directed by Nadia Foskolou, has been selected for the 9th Annual FringeNYC Encore Series (9/6 - 10/20). The production also received a 2013 FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award for outstanding ensemble. Scroll down for photos of the cast in action!

Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival/FringeNYC, PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, directed by Nadia Foskolou, has been selected for the 9th Annual FringeNYC Encore Series (9/6 - 10/20). PENINSULA will play additional performances at The Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street): Friday 9/6 @ 8PM, Tuesday 9/24 @ 8PM, Saturday 10/05 @ 9PM, and Sunday 10/13 @ 7PM. Tickets, priced at $18.00, are on sale now via OvationTix by calling 212-352-3101 or online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927514.

PENINSULA tells the story of Tiago, a young man who escaped the poverty-stricken slums of Rio de Janeiro, now working as a migrant in a seemingly peaceful summer town in Northern Michigan's wine country. A visceral exploration of shifting identity, power and desire, PENINSULA explodes with poetry, sensuality, and danger. Below, check out new shots of the cast in action onstage at this year's FringeNYC!

PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, begins its sold out run as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC on Wednesday, August 14th. Produced by In Absentia Productions and directed by Nadia Foskolou, PENINSULA stars Angela Atwood, Vanessa Bartlett,Josue Gutierrez Guerra, Kellan Peavy, Marc Sinoway (Logo's 'Hunting Season"), and John Zdrojeski. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, makes its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm tonight, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

EdibleBrains is pleased to announce that Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, will be making its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC). Check out a sneak peek below!

EdibleBrains is pleased to announce that Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, will be making its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

Actor/Playwright Megan Phillips brings her story of broken dreams turned triumph to the Manhattan Repertory Theatre Summer Festival this year in the astonishing one-woman musical drama Breaking Velocity.

PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, will be presented as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC, held this year from August 9th - 25th. Check out a first look at the cast below!

Debuting in NYC tonight, July 18th, at 7pm at The People's Improv Theatre is a fresh new take on the jukebox musical.

PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, will be presented as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC, held this year from August 9th - 25th. Produced by In Absentia Productions and directed by Nadia Foskolou, PENINSULA stars Angela Atwood, Vanessa Bartlett, Josue Gutierrez Guerra, Kellan Peavy, Marc Sinoway (Logo's 'Hunting Season'), and John Zdrojeski. PENINSULA will play five performances at 'Fringe Venue #16,' Robert Moss Theater at 440 Studios (440 Lafayette Street): Wednesday, 8/14 at 4:15 pm; Friday, 8/16 at 8:45 pm; Saturday, 8/17 at 5:15 pm; Monday 8/19 at 9:00 pm; and Thursday 8/22 at 2:30 pm. For tickets, which will go on sale on Friday, July 19th, visit FringeNYC.org or call 866-468-7619.

The Brick Theater, Inc., in association with The Story Gym, presents THE PHOTO ALBUM as part of Game Play, a festival of video game theater, running today, July 6 - 26, 2013.

Pop! An anti-jukebox musical plays the PIT mainstage at 123 E. 24th St. New York, NY 10010 (b/t Park and Lex, near the 6 train, wheelchair accessible) on July 18th, 7pm. Tickets are $8.

The Brick Theater, Inc., in association with The Story Gym, presents THE PHOTO ALBUM as part of Game Play, a festival of video game theater, running July 6 - 26, 2013.

Actor/Playwright Megan Phillips brings her story of broken dreams turned triumph to the Manhattan Repertory Theatre Summer Festival this year in the astonishing one-woman musical drama Breaking Velocity.

Akad?meia Theatre presents Miss Nowhere Diner, a play about the power of faith, the lure of deceit by Kathleen Potts. Lydia Fort directs a cast of six including Branden Baskin, Lex Daemon, Salina Duplessis, Jennifer Roberts, Miriam Tabb, and Corey Wright*. Six performances for Miss Nowhere Diner will be held at the Robert Moss Theatre, 440 Lafayette Street, NYC from tonight, June 13-23 as part of The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity will take place May 29th through June 23rd at Gene Frankel and Robert Moss Theatres in New York City. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.

A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY, the critically-acclaimed show New York Press declared to be 'lighting up off-off-Broadway' returns for a one-night-only performance at New York's Manhattan Repertory Theatre following a successful run in Los Angeles. Dubbed a 'one-woman tour de force,' by OffBroadway.com, A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY is written and performed by Chiara Montalto based on her real-life experiences of caring for her ailing grandfather. Directed by Ronnie Marmo, the show has been extended to one final performance this Sunday, June 2 at 7PM at Manhattan Repertory Theatre on 202 West 42nd Street. Tickets are $20, email: 'MRTRESERVE@gmail.com' to make a reservation.