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While Other Programs Shutter, Lucille Lortel Theatre Expands its Producing Footprint

by Cara Joy David — April 3, 2023

Last month, when the Lucille Lortel Theatre announced the purchase of a new building in Chelsea, there was some surprise.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Purchases New Theatre and Headquarters Space in Chelsea

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has purchased a three-story carriage house in Chelsea which will help support emerging artists, the creation of new theatrical works, and bolster New York’s iconic downtown theatre scene.

38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Set for May; Stephen McKinley Henderson, Ntozake Shange & A.R.T./New York to be Honored

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 14, 2023

The 38th Annual Lortel Awards will take place Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball Center.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; Hale Center Theater Orem Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Interview: Rajané Katurah & Regan Featherstone of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

by Jared Fessler — December 18, 2022

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; at West Valley Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; West valley arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

by Jared Fessler — December 4, 2022

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Cast & Creative Team Announced For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At The Ordway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2022

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has announced the cast and creative team for its production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast this holiday season.

Lucille Lortel Awards Change Eligibility Rules

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 20, 2022

The Off-Broadway League and the Lucille Lortel Theatre have changed the eligibility rules for the Lucille Lortel Awards.

Playwrights Horizons Extends World Premiere of CORSICANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2022

Playwrights Horizons has extended Will Arbery’s Corsicana, directed by Tony winner Sam Gold, one week, to July 17, due to popular demand.

Playwrights Horizons to Present the World Premiere of Will Arbery's CORSICANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2022

Playwrights Horizons will present Will Arbery’s Corsicana, directed by Sam Gold, June 2–July 10 (opening June 22) in the Mainstage Theater.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards

by Nicole Rosky — April 7, 2022

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s POTUS.

The Lucille Lortel Awards to Make Live Return May 1; Honorees Announced

by A.A. Cristi — March 24, 2022

The Lucille Lortel Awards, the preeminent honor presented exclusively to recognize Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, have confirmed their return to a LIVE in-person celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; Utah Shakespeare's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Staff — December 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical

by BWW Staff — December 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

The Lucille Lortel Awards Move to Gender-Neutral Performance Categories

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 28, 2021

The Lucille Lortel Awards, the preeminent honor presented exclusively to recognize Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, today announced that the awards for acting will no longer be defined by gender.

Casting Announced for ANNIE and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Tuacahn Amphitheatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2021

Crystal Kellogg (Broadway's Finding Neverland), Nathaniel Hackmann (Broadway's Les  Misérables) and Terra C.

Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert's ALL THE GIRLS Out Today on CD

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 5, 2021

PS CLASSICS has announced the release of All the Girls – the new album from Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert – on CD online and in stores today, Friday, March 5.

Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert's ALL THE GIRLS Album Set to be Released

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 18, 2020

PS CLASSICS will release All the Girls – the new album from Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert – on Friday, December 25 in digital and streaming formats.