New York Stage and Film News

Linedy Genao and Sasha Merci to Star in LA EGOISTA Industry Presentation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 24, 2024

Edgewood Entertainment will present an industry presentation of La Egoista, a new play from Dominican American playwright, performer and theatremaker Erlina Ortiz.

Page 73 Names jose sebastian alberdi 2024 Playwriting Fellow & Unveils 2024 Writers Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

Page 73 has named jose sebastian alberdi its 2024 Playwriting Fellow, the organization’s most prestigious award.

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL to Open Off-Broadway at Theatre Row

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2024

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL will make its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement this month.

Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 19, 2023

The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab to Present NEW MUSICALS MIXTAPE Featuring Songs From Six Work-in-Progress Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 15, 2023

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have partnered to present New Musicals Mixtape, a first look at new musicals written by members of the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab’s Julia de Burgos Cohort.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES

by Joshua Wright — December 14, 2023

Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe.

Renaissance Theaterworks Teams With First Stage Young Company To Produce THE WOLVES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 11, 2023

Renaissance Theaterworks partners with First Stage Young Company to produce THE WOLVES, a coming-of-age drama about a high school girls soccer team and the challenges of adolescence.

PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 8, 2023

The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC.

Michael Barakiva Named Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House

by Stephi Wild — December 7, 2023

Michael Barakiva has been named the new Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House! Learn more about him here!

Goodspeed to Present New Works at the 18th Annual Festival of New Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 6, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Festival of New Musicals taking place in January.

World Premiere Of HOTEL HAPPY to be Presented at Houses on the Moon Theater Company This Winter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 5, 2023

Houses on the Moon Theater Company will present the world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).

New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'

by Stephi Wild — December 5, 2023

New York Stage and Film has successfully launched the “NYSAF 40 Campaign: The Foundation of American Storytelling” in honor of their 40th Anniversary in 2025.

2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, Erika Ji & Grace Mclean

by A.A. Cristi — November 30, 2023

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Con Edison Ends Arts Philanthropy, Voting Now Open for Next on Stage

by Alex Freeman — November 20, 2023

As we prepare for the parade (and we’ve got your guide on the Broadway performances below), we also get some good news out of the UK where Panto producers report that ticket sales are trending strongly in the right direction for the holiday tradition.