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Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble to Present A MUMMERS' PLAY
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York's longest-running experimental theatres, is giving a gift to the city. It will stage a winter theatre comedy tradition A Mummers' Play, aimed at bringing back Spring. In previous seasons, when Medicine Show has produced the piece, it has always worked, Spring has always returned to New York!

Medicine Show Theatre Announces Premiere of UBU IN CHAINS
by Nora Dominick - May 28, 2015


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York's longest-running experimental theatres, will open Ubu in Chains by Alfred Jarry in June, using an original translation by Obie-winning Medicine Show artistic director Barbara Vann.

Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble Opens TOM THUMB Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York's longest-running experimental theatres, will stage Henry Fielding's 1730 classic Tom Thumb, which is officially known as The Tragedy of Tragedies; or the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great. The production opens today, June 7, 2013 and closes Sunday, June 30, 2013. Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8 p.m. There are no performances on Saturdays. The theatre is located at 549 W. 52nd Street, 3rd Floor, near 11th Ave., New York, NY 10019, subway C/E 50th St.

Photo Flash: First Look at Medicine Show Theatre's TOM THUMB
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York's longest-running experimental theatres, will stage Henry Fielding's 1730 classic Tom Thumb, officially known as The Tragedy of Tragedies; or the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great. A preview is set for Thursday, June 6, 2013. The production opens Friday, June 7, 2013 and closes Sunday, June 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble Opens TOM THUMB, 6/7
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York's longest-running experimental theatres, will stage Henry Fielding's 1730 classic Tom Thumb, which is officially known as The Tragedy of Tragedies; or the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great. A preview is set for Thursday, June 6, 2013. The production opens Friday, June 7, 2013 and closes Sunday, June 30, 2013. Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8 p.m. There are no performances on Saturdays. The theatre is located at 549 W. 52nd Street, 3rd Floor, near 11th Ave., New York, NY 10019, subway C/E 50th St.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE HOUSE OF MIRTH, 4/27-5/20
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 2, 2012


The Metropolitan Playhouse, a 2011 Obie Award winner, will present a revival of The House of Mirth, by Edith Wharton and Clyde Fitch. The play now receives the first professional revival in its 1906 cutting since, directed by Alex Roe at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street.

Photo Flash: John Gruen's DANCING FOOLS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011


Final Week! Performances end January 30 at Medicine Show Theatre (549 West 52nd Street).

Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble Presents DANCING FOOLS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2011


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York City's longest-running experimental theatre companies, continues its 41st season with the world premiere of DANCING FOOLS -- three short comedies about the quest for happiness despite obstacles, disappointments and wild complications -- by celebrated journalist and author John Gruen ('Callas Kissed Me…Lenny Too!'), with previews set to begin January 7, prior to an official press opening on January 13 at Medicine Show Theatre (549 West 52nd Street).

Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble Presents DANCING FOOLS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York City's longest-running experimental theatre companies, continues its 41st season with the world premiere of DANCING FOOLS -- three short comedies about the quest for happiness despite obstacles, disappointments and wild complications -- by celebrated journalist and author John Gruen ('Callas Kissed Me…Lenny Too!'), with previews set to begin January 7, prior to an official press opening on January 13 at Medicine Show Theatre (549 West 52nd Street).

Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble Presents DANCING FOOLS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010


Medicine Show Theatre Ensemble, one of New York City's longest-running experimental theatre companies, continues its 41st season with the world premiere of DANCING FOOLS -- three short comedies about the quest for happiness despite obstacles, disappointments and wild complications -- by celebrated journalist and author John Gruen ('Callas Kissed Me…Lenny Too!'), with previews set to begin January 7, prior to an official press opening on January 13 at Medicine Show Theatre (549 West 52nd Street).

The Gallery Players' HAMLET Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


Continuing a Summer Shakespeare series that began with last season's production of King Lear, called 'insanely good' by The Brooklyn Paper, The Gallery Players proudly announces casting and creative team for Shakespeare's seminal work, Hamlet.

Jeremy Bobb Leads The Gallery Players' HAMLET, 7/22-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010


Continuing a Summer Shakespeare series that began with last season's production of King Lear, called 'insanely good' by The Brooklyn Paper, The Gallery Players proudly announces casting and creative team for Shakespeare's seminal work, Hamlet. Directed by Taibi Magar and starring Broadway's Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?; Translations) as Hamlet, Players Shakespeare's production of Hamlet gets a limited, twelve performance engagement Thursday, July 22 - Sunday, August 1, 2010. ??

Jeremy Bobb Set for The Gallery Players' HAMLET, 7/22-8/1
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Continuing a Summer Shakespeare series that began with last season's production of King Lear, called 'insanely good' by The Brooklyn Paper, The Gallery Players proudly announces casting and creative team for Shakespeare's seminal work, Hamlet. Directed by Taibi Magar and starring Broadway's Jeremy Bobb (Is He Dead?; Translations) as Hamlet, Players Shakespeare's production of Hamlet gets a limited, twelve performance engagement Thursday, July 22 - Sunday, August 1, 2010. ??

The Gallery Players Presents HAMLET, Jeremy Bobb To Star 7/22-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2010


Continuing a Summer Shakespeare series that began with last season's production of King Lear, called 'insanely good' by The Brooklyn Paper, The Gallery Players proudly announces casting and creative team for Shakespeare's seminal work, Hamlet.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents DODSWORTH 5/15-6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of Dodsworth by Sidney Howard, adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis. First presented on Broadway in 1934, Dodsworth has not received a professional production in New York since, but will be revived at Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 15th through June 6th, 2010.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents DODSWORTH 5/15-6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of Dodsworth by Sidney Howard, adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis. First presented on Broadway in 1934, Dodsworth has not received a professional production in New York since, but will be revived at Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 15th through June 6th, 2010.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents DODSWORTH 5/15-6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


Metropolitan Playhouse, 'theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire' (Backstage), presents a revival of Dodsworth by Sidney Howard, adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis. First presented on Broadway in 1934, Dodsworth has not received a professional production in New York since, but will be revived at Metropolitan's home at 220 E 4th Street May 15th through June 6th, 2010.

Nicu's Spoon Presents W;T, 4/7-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2010


NICU?S SPOON is pleased to announce their production of Pulitzer Prize winning, Margaret Edison?s W;T, directed by Alvaro Sena. W;T will play a three-week limited engagement at the Spoon Theater (38 West 38th Street, 5th Fl.) Performances begin Wednesday, April 7th and continue through Sunday, April 25th. Opening Night is Wednesday, April 7th(8 p.m.).

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