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BECOMING DR. RUTH Comes to the Village Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


Village Theatre presents Becoming Dr. Ruth, the triumphant and life-affirming story of a woman who—through her perseverance, indefatigable spirit, and bravery—carved her own unique place in the world. Learn more about the show here and find out how to get tickets!

Stage and Screen Actor Michael K. Williams Dies at 54
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021


Williams is best known for playing Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert 'Chalky' White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He is also known for his role as Jack Gee, husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO telefilm biopic Bessie.

WINE AND SPIRITS Begins 6/1 at The Playroom Theater
by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2016


Red Shark Productions presents WINE AND SPIRITS, a new comedy by Thomas Ott directed by Mel Williams at The Playroom Theater (151 W.46th St.) running June 1st through 19th. Jennifer Yadav is producer. The cast features Carolyn Seiff*, Carla Briscoe*, Christine Seisler*, Zoe Anastassiou, Hailey Heisick, Ryan Salvato and Scott Zimmerman*. *(member of Actors Equity)

Photo Flash: First Look at Theater for a New Generation's FREEFALL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2013


Theater for a New Generation Presents FREEFALL by Charles Smith, author of 'Pudd'nhead Wilson'and 'Free Man of Color,' and winner of Joseph Jefferson Award and National Black Theatre Festival's August Wilson Playwriting Award. Directed by Mel Williams, the production plays through September 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Theater for a New Generation Presents FREEFALL at the Drilling Company, Now thru 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2013


Theater for a New Generation will present 'Freefall' by the highly celebrated Chicago playwright Charles Smith, directed by Mel Williams, at The Drilling Company Theatre, 238 West 78th Street, tonight, September 11 to 28. The play is a drama of two brothers who grew up in inner-city Chicago and have followed divergent paths into adulthood: one as a thief, the other as a policeman.

Theater for a New Generation to Present FREEFALL at the Drilling Company, 9/11-28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2013


Theater for a New Generation will present 'Freefall' by the highly celebrated Chicago playwright Charles Smith, directed by Mel Williams, at The Drilling Company Theatre, 238 West 78th Street, September 11 to 28. The play is a drama of two brothers who grew up in inner-city Chicago and have followed divergent paths into adulthood: one as a thief, the other as a policeman.

Fortyfivedownstairs Announces 2013 Lineup, Gypsy Passion and The Last of the Three Brothers
by Samantha Vega - Jan 10, 2013


Fortyfivedownstairs announces it's 2013 lineup which includes poetry readings and live music.

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