Rebecca Crigler News

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (San Diego, CA) present the Off-Broadway premiere of A Jewish Joke, a drama about comedy, co-written by Marni Freedman and Phil Johnson, performed by Mr. Johnson and directed by David Ellenstein. Named "Best Drama" (2016 United Solo Festival, NYC), performances of A Jewish Joke begin tomorrow Thursday, March 7 at 8pm (for a limited engagement through March 31, 2019) at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Wednesday, March 13 at 8pm.

Jordan Jaffe along with Rebecca Crigler officially opened the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind on January 28, following previews that began January 23.

Executive producer and playwright Jordan Jaffe, along with co-producer Rebecca Crigler (Mike Birbiglia's The New One, Chris Gethard: Career Suicide), are pleased to announce the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind. The second entry in the playwright's 'Energy' series (following up the world premiere production of Crude), concerning the dirty dealings and messy relationships at a clean energy wind farm, Whirlwind begins previews at The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd St., between Ave. A and Ave. B) on January 23 toward an opening on January 28, with a limited engagement scheduled through February 10. Tickets, priced at $25, are available at www.WhirlwindPlay.com.

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (San Diego, CA) will present the Off-Broadway premiere of A Jewish Joke, a drama about comedy, co-written by Marni Freedman and Phil Johnson, performed by Mr. Johnson and directed by David Ellenstein. Named 'Best Drama' (2016 United Solo Festival, NYC), performances of A Jewish Joke will begin on Thursday, March 7 at 8pm (for a limited engagement through March 31, 2019) at The Lion Theatre (at Theatre Row) (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Wednesday, March 13 at 8pm.

Executive producer and playwright Jordan Jaffe, along with co-producer Rebecca Crigler (Mike Birbiglia's The New One, Chris Gethard: Career Suicide), announce the world premiere of Jaffe's new eco-comedy Whirlwind

Fresh off the heels of a smash hit OFF-Broadway run at New York's prestigious Cherry Lane Theatre, German-born-NYC-raised comedian, actor and writer Lucie Pohl will bring her newly re-worked first critically acclaimed show Hi, Hitler to The Lyric Hyperion Theatre for one night only on Saturday, November 4th at 8pm. As Mercy in Blizzard Entertainment's top video game Overwatch, and appearances on several fan-favorite TV shows and films, in addition to her lauded one-woman shows, Pohl is a star on the rise. The grand-niece of iconic poet/playwright Bertolt Brecht and the daughter of German actor Klaus Pohl and Romanian singer Sanda Weigl, Pohl is carrying the distinguished legacy of her family into the 21st century. Tickets are currently on sale and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucie-pohl-hi-hitler-tickets-43179621410?aff=es2 and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucie-pohl-apohlcalypse-now-tickets-43179701650?aff=es2

Fresh off the heels of a smash hit OFF-Broadway run at New York's prestigious Cherry Lane Theatre, German-born-NYC-raised comedian, actor and writer Lucie Pohl will bring her newly re-worked first critically acclaimed show Hi, Hitler to The Lyric Hyperion Theatre for one night only on Saturday, November 4th at 8pm. With a role in Blizzard Entertainment's top video game Overwatch, and appearances on several fan-favorite TV shows and films, in addition to her lauded one-woman shows, Pohl is a star on the rise. The grand-niece of iconic poet/playwright Bertolt Brecht and the daughter of German actor Klaus Pohl and Romanian singer Sanda Weigl, Pohl is carrying the distinguished legacy of her family into the 21st century. Tickets are currently on sale and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hi-hitler-tickets-39203625098.

German-born-NYC-raised comedian, actor and writer Lucie Pohl will bring her newly re-worked first critically acclaimed show Hi, Hitler to The Cherry Lane Theatre tonight, July 13, through July 30, 2017.

New Light Theater Project (Sarah Norris, Founding Artistic Director; Michael Aguirre, Producing Director) has just announced their 2017-2018 season, featuring six plays, including four world premieres.

German-born-NYC-raised comedian, actor and writer Lucie Pohl will bring her newly re-worked first critically acclaimed show Hi, Hitler to The Cherry Lane Theatre on July 13-30, 2017 with previews running July 11-12, 2017. 

Rebecca Crigler (Mike Birbiglia's Thank God for Jokes, Chris Gethard: Career Suicide) will present award-winning writer/performer Iris Bahr ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'Svetlana,' DAI) in her new, tragi-comic play I Lost You There at Cherry Lane's Studio Theatre.

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide, a new comedy written and performed by Chris Gethard, is currently playing The Lynn Redgrave Theater, (45 Bleecker Street at the corner of Lafayette Street). The show began previews on October 5th and officially opened on October 13th. Scroll down for a look at two of the most recent VIPs to check out the show - Academy Award winner Michael Moore and Emmy Award nominee Ira Glass!

The Misfits (Raphael Picciarelli, Producing Artistic Director; Molly Alexa Horan, Executive Director; and Rebecca Crigler, Producer) are proud to announce the cast of Justin Kuritzkes' (THE SENSUALITY PARTY) sexy, provocative, and all-too-timely satire, BRO LYFE. Knud Adams (EVERY ANGEL IS BEAUTIFUL) will helm the reading.

Manhattan Repertory Theatre's limited engagement of Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's 'Placebos Dress For Comfort,' which was originally scheduled to close on August 19, has been extended with an added date on Sunday, August 22nd to accommodate reservation demand.

Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's 'Placebos Dress For Comfort,' a tragic one-act about a bikini, an alien, and the dangers faced by deceptively liberated couples on vacation, will have its world premiere as part of Manhattan Repertory Theatre's Summerfest, with performances on Saturday August 14 at 7pm, Sunday August 15 at 6pm, and Thursday August 19 at 7pm.

Manhattan Repertory Theatre's limited engagement of Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's 'Placebos Dress For Comfort,' which was originally scheduled to close on August 19, has been extended with an added date on Sunday, August 22nd to accommodate reservation demand.

Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's 'Placebos Dress For Comfort,' a tragic one-act about a bikini, an alien, and the dangers faced by deceptively liberated couples on vacation, will have its world premiere as part of Manhattan Repertory Theatre's Summerfest, with performances on Saturday August 14 at 7pm, Sunday August 15 at 6pm, and Thursday August 19 at 7pm.

Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's 'Placebos Dress For Comfort,' a tragic one-act about a bikini, an alien, and the dangers faced by deceptively liberated couples on vacation, will have its world premiere as part of Manhattan Repertory Theatre's Summerfest, with performances on Saturday August 14 at 7pm, Sunday August 15 at 6pm, and Thursday August 19 at 7pm.