Maximilian Johnsson News

Tier5 will continue its Shakespeare in Love Spring 2026 Season with Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night, running from April 23 through May 3, 2026 at El Barrio's ArtSpace PS109.

Swedish-American theater company Kulturkanonen will perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in a one-night, one-rehearsal spectacle at The Vino Theater. Learn more about the show here!

Hannah Rae's original play 'Romeo & Juliet and A Man Called Paris'; a queer and out there take on Romeo and Juliet will have its world premiere at The Vino Theater this week.

The first ever public reading of Hannah Rae's original play 'A Man Called Paris'; a queer and out there take on Romeo and Juliet is playing at The Rat NYC. Learn how to attend.

Inspired by Backroom Shakespeare, 11th hour Players and Drunk Shakespeare Kulturkanonen and Screwdriver Studio will present their own 1-night, 1-rehearsal Twelfth Night at the Vino Theater.

Be Bold! Productions A Christmas Carol the Musical opened Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village on Sunday, celebrating its 16th anniversary season! See photos from the production.

Be Bold! Productions has revealed cast for the 16th anniversary season for A Christmas Carol the Musical opening Off-Broadway at the Players Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The original production Funhouse will have its World Premiere at The Players Theater on November 7th. This Psychological Thriller stage play is written by Danielle Boss and Directed by Anastasia Novak.

Screwdriver Studios triumphantly returns to The Players Theatre with yet another sold out Opening Night! Under the direction of Jacob de Guzman-Lawson and Maximilian Johnsson, this Queer Spaghetti Western spin on Macbeth is a visual delight that needs to be seen to be believed.  See photos from the production.

Screwdriver Studio presents 'Macbeth' at The Players Theatre, starting February 2nd, 2024. Don't miss this iconic Wild West rendition.

Screwdriver Studios presents Shakespeare's timeless comedy, 'Twelfth Night.' The studio's rendition of this classic play has turned into a true success story, selling out completely on opening night. Based on the audience’s reception, it comes as no surprise that the second show is well on its way to being another sell-out sensation. See photos of the production. 

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be enchanted as Screwdriver Studio presents their latest production, William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' at The Players Theatre in the Marie and Steven Sgouros Theatre. Following their previous sold-out successes with 'Just a Cockroach' and 'Angel/Legend,' Screwdriver Studio is ready to immerse you in the captivating world of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

The untamable energy of NYC was in full swing last weekend during week one of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023. Produced by Be Bold! Production for the past 2 years, the festival runs for three weeks, offering a new selection of 15-minute original plays each week that celebrate the indelible spirit that is New York City.

Today, Rattlestick Theater and New York Theatre Salon announced additional programming and schedule for the fourth edition of the Global Forms Theater Festival (GFTF) - an eleven-day celebration filled with workshop productions, online panel discussions, and more.

Scandinavian classic Ronja the Robber's Daughter is having it's New York Premiere at The Swedish Seamen's Church on June 17th, spreading the magic of this iconic story by world renowned children's author, Astrid Lindgren.

Screwdriver Productions has announced the World premiere of ANGEL/LEGEND, written by Floyd Dell (1887-1968), reimagined by Maximilian Johnsson and Jessica Lausell and directed by Julie Spina.