Michael Marino News

After selling out the first live stream of 'Desperately Seeking the Exit Uncut & Online,' Peter Michael Marino will once again share the notorious tale of the making and un-making of his West End-Blondie-Madonna musical flop, 'Desperately Seeking Susan' - on your computer.

Due to popular demand, winter recess, and an unexpected bulk juice box order, Peter Michael Marino's 'Show Up, Kids!a?? extends its run at The Kraine Theater through February 29. This interactive, semi-improvised, family show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic, theatrical twist on the traditional kids' show. When the main attraction doesn't show up, Pete enlists the help of the kids to provide prompts and control everything from plot to props, characters to costumes, and settings to sound in a one-of-a-kind, 60-minute laughfest.

Amy Marcs and cast of the Tony Award winning HADESTOWN including Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Kimberly Marable, Jessie Shelton, Kim Steele, along with directors Coco Cohn and Peter Michael Marino to present Amy Marcs' hit solo comedy show about breast cancer, NICE T!TS.

The cast of HADESTOWN including Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Kimberly Marable, Jessie Shelton, Kim Steele, along with directors Coco Cohn and Peter Michael Marino will take part in Amy Marcs' hit solo comedy show about breast cancer, NICE T!TS. 

Peter Michael Marino's critically acclaimed family comedy 'Show Up, Kids!a?? is teaming up with Literacy Partners for a benefit performance with a percentage of the proceeds going to the organization. This special event takes place at 11:30am on February 9, 2020, at The Kraine Theater (85 E 4th St, NYC). Tickets are $15 and are available at www.showuptheshow.com. Those who cannot attend can either donate at https://literacypartners.org or donors can text the code LITPARTNERS to 44-321. 

Emerging Artists Theatre celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series opened on February 27 and runs through March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

Emerging Artists Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Paul Adams, celebrates their 25th season by presenting their bi annual New Work Series. The series runs February 27 - March 17 at TADA Theater in the Flatiron District and features new works from a diverse group of artists. New musical, plays, solo-shows and dance pieces (in varies stages of development), will be presented.

Due to popular demand, Peter Michael Marino's interactive 'Show Up, Kids!" extends its run for a second time at The Kraine Theater. This entirely unique, improvised family show for kids 3-10 years old puts a comedic twist on the traditional kids' show. When the main attraction doesn't show up, Pete enlists the kids to help create a show from set to sound, plot to props, and costumes to characters. What could possibly go wrong?

Due to popular demand, Peter Michael Marino's interactive 'Show Up, Kids!' extends its run for a second time at The Kraine Theater through December. This entirely unique, improvised family show for 3-10 year-olds puts a comedic twist on the traditional kids' show. When the main attraction doesn't show up, Pete enlists the kids to help create a show from set to sound, plot to props, and costumes to characters. What could possibly go wrong?

Due to popular demand FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade has extended the run of Show Up, Kids!, written and performed by Michael Peter Marino, for additional performances October 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th, November 18th, 24th, and 25th, and December 1st, 2nd, 9th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) at 2:30pm. Tickets ($15 for adults, $5 for kids under 12)) may be purchased in advance at www.horseTRADE.info. Visit www.showuptheshow.com/kids/ for more info on the production.

Following sold out performances and 5-star reviews, Peter Michael Marino's 'Show Up, Kids!" extends its run at The Kraine Theater through October 28. This interactive, improvised family show for kids 3-10 years old puts a comedic, theatrical twist on the traditional kids' show. When the main attraction doesn't show up, Pete enlists the help of the kids to write it, direct it, choose music for it, and design it. What could possibly go wrong?

Following sold out performances and 4-star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Peter Michael Marino returns to The Kraine Theatre for six performances with his fresh, fun, interactive, improvised twist on the traditional kids' show in 'Show Up, Kids!.' The kids, ages 4-10, (and adults) help write it, direct it, choose music for it, and design it. What could possibly go wrong?

In 2007, American Peter Michael Marino wrote the musical version of the Madonna movie 'Desperately Seeking Susan' featuring the hit songs of Blondie. The mega-musical opened on London's West End at the Novello Theatre … and closed a month later. WHOOPS! 'Desperately Seeking the Exit' is Pete's critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of his notorious flop that played everywhere from the USA, to the UK, to Australia.

Due to popular demand Frigid New York @Horse Trade in association with Project Y Theatre Company has extended the World Premiere of Trump Lear, written and performed by David Carl, directed by Michole Biancosino and co-created by Carl and Biancosino, for additional performances May 12th through June 30th at Under St. Marks

Madame's Soiree and The Duplex Development Stage proudly present the World Premiere of Anybodys Everybody: One Girl's West Side Story on June 21st, at 7pm at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The show is written and performed by Mary Theresa Archbold, and is the culmination of her Denovan Residencey Grant, a 6 month Developmental Grant jointly administered by Madame's Soiree and The Duplex for Original Solo Work in cabaret.

Madame's Soiree and The Duplex Development Stage proudly present the World Premiere of Anybodys Everybody: One Girl's West Side Story on June 21st, at 7pm at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The show is written and performed by Mary Theresa Archbold, and is the culmination of her Denovan Residencey Grant, a 6 month Developmental Grant jointly administered by Madame's Soiree and The Duplex for Original Solo Work in cabaret.

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs in NYC and at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Peter Michael Marino's semi-improvised, semi-scripted, solo comedy 'Show Up' makes its Cincy Fringe debut May 31-June 9 at First Lutheran Church Lounge. This one-man, comedic, interactive, improvised spin on the traditional solo show is all about the good, bad and ugly experiences of the audience - who also lend a hand in the set & sound design. And there's a party!

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out runs in NYC and at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Peter Michael Marino's semi-improvised, semi-scripted, solo comedy 'Show Up' makes its Cincy Fringe debut May 31-June 9 at First Lutheran Church Lounge. This one-man, comedic, interactive, improvised spin on the traditional solo show is all about the good, bad and ugly experiences of the audience - who also lend a hand in the set & sound design. And there's a party!

In 2007, Peter Michael Marino wrote the musical version of the Madonna movie 'Desperately Seeking Susan' featuring the hit songs of Blondie. The mega-musical opened on London's West End...and closed a month later. WHOOPS! 'Desperately Seeking the Exit' is Pete's critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of his notorious flop that played everywhere from the USA, to the UK, to Australia. At this special reading, the show gets a new twist as his roller coaster tale is joined by the talents of chanteuse/impressionist Christina Bianco, Time Out NY Theater Critic Adam Feldman, Broadway/solo star Alison Fraser, Classical Theatre of Harlem's Ty Jones, noted storyteller David Lawson, and solo star Amy Marcs.