Robert Moss News

Award-winning Pipeline Theatre Company in association with Judson Arts presents the World Premiere of BYUIOO, a musical with book, music and lyrics by Nate Weida. This folk gospel musical, presented in an entirely made-up language, will be directed by Andrew Neisler (Pipeline's acclaimed hit Clown Bar) featuring a cast of sixteen. Previews begin tonight, October 26 at The Gym at Judson with opening slated for October 31.

Award-winning Pipeline Theatre Company in association with Judson Arts presents the World Premiere of BYUIOO, a musical with book, music and lyrics by Nate Weida. This folk gospel musical, presented in an entirely made-up language, will be directed by Andrew Neisler (Pipeline's acclaimed hit Clown Bar) featuring a cast of sixteen. Previews begin October 26 at The Gym at Judson with opening slated for October 31. The company will also present a special benefit performance on Wednesday, October 30 at 8PM to benefit Nomi Network, which provides training and economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking. This special benefit performance will include an introduction by the Nomi community, a talk back with the cast and creative team of Byuioo, and a wine reception.

Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading today, Monday, October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by Bert Draesel. Brian Maschka directs a cast of eleven including Drew Aber, Cole Burden, Tyrone Davis, Jr, Susannah Jones, Lisa CM Lamothe, Rob Langeder, Heather Lundstedt, Ronnie Nelson, Doug Shapiro, Thalia St. Hubert and Stephanie Umoh.

Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading on Monday October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by Bert Draesel. Brian Maschka directs a cast of eleven including Drew Aber, Cole Burden, Tyrone Davis, Jr, Susannah Jones, Lisa CM Lamothe, Rob Langeder, Heather Lundstedt, Ronnie Nelson, Doug Shapiro, Thalia St. Hubert and Stephanie Umoh.

Mary and Edith: Musings by Women a Century Apart, featuring Kate Maguire, Mary Mott, and Kim Taylor in stories by Mary Mott and Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Edith Wharton, will play Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre, today, October 4-20, 2013.

Off Sides Entertainment Inc. has announced that after highly successful runs at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity (garnering 10 award nominations, including Best Musical), the Crown and Anchor Theatre in Provincetown, MA, and following its second side-splitting season at the New York Renaissance Faire, an open-ended run of Christopher Leidenfrost's new half-scripted/half-improvised musical comedy, THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY NEVER TOLD! will begin previews at the Snapple Theater Center on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The production will officially open on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. The show will run Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson will direct. www.greatestpiratestory.com

Rabbit Hole Ensemble presents READY FOR THE RIVER by Neal Bell, directed by Edward Elefterion. The production will run tonight, Sept 26th -Oct 12th, Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm at the The Robert Moss Theater, 440 Lafayette St. NYC.

Award-winning Pipeline Theatre Company in association with Judson Arts presents the World Premiere of BYUIOO, a musical with book, music and lyrics by Nate Weida. This folk gospel musical, presented in an entirely made-up language, will be directed by Andrew Neisler (Pipeline's acclaimed hit Clown Bar) featuring a cast of sixteen. Previews begin October 26 at The Gym at Judson with opening slated for October 31.

Rabbit Hole Ensemble presents Ready for the River by Neal Bell, directed by Edward Elefterion. The production will run Sept 26th -Oct 12th, Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm at the The Robert Moss Theater, 440 Lafayette St. NYC.

Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival/FringeNYC, PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, directed by Nadia Foskolou, has been selected for the 9th Annual FringeNYC Encore Series (9/6 - 10/20). PENINSULA will play additional performances at The Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street): Friday 9/6 @ 8PM, Tuesday 9/24 @ 8PM, Saturday 10/05 @ 9PM, and Sunday 10/13 @ 7PM. Tickets, priced at $18.00, are on sale now via OvationTix by calling 212-352-3101 or online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927514.

PENINSULA tells the story of Tiago, a young man who escaped the poverty-stricken slums of Rio de Janeiro, now working as a migrant in a seemingly peaceful summer town in Northern Michigan's wine country. A visceral exploration of shifting identity, power and desire, PENINSULA explodes with poetry, sensuality, and danger. Below, check out new shots of the cast in action onstage at this year's FringeNYC!

Mary and Edith: Musings by Women a Century Apart, featuring Kate Maguire, Mary Mott, and Kim Taylor in stories by Mary Mott and Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Edith Wharton, will play Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre, October 4-20, 2013.

The 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival Presents Milk for Mrs. Stone, A New Play by Charles Gershman, directed by Eli Taylor and featuring Broadway actors Justin Bohon and Colleen Wallnau. The show will run today, August 16-22, 2013 (5 Performances). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2013 Fall schedule of events at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage and The Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase to members and passholders on August 20 and to the general public on August 22.

PENINSULA, a world-premiere play by Nathan Wright, begins its sold out run as part of the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC on Wednesday, August 14th. Produced by In Absentia Productions and directed by Nadia Foskolou, PENINSULA stars Angela Atwood, Vanessa Bartlett,Josue Gutierrez Guerra, Kellan Peavy, Marc Sinoway (Logo's 'Hunting Season"), and John Zdrojeski. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

Playlab NYC presents Blizzard '67 as part of the 17th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Jon Steinhagen's Blizzard '67 will be opening today, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. at The Robert Moss Theater; 440 Lafayette Street.

The Turkish American Repertory Theatre in association with the 17th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC - presents Bellini and the Sultan: A Comedy in Istanbul, a unique adventure-comedy that explores how Muslims and non-Muslims can communicate and understand one another's cultures. The cast of 8 includes Alan Smith, Eliud Kauffman, Christopher McAllister, Amir Levy, Everett Goldner, Chris Olson, Temi Hason, and Kate Szekely. Performances will be staged at Venue #16: Robert Moss Theatre at 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street, NYC for five performances from today, August 13-24, 2013.

Molly Rydzel's Certifiable, directed by Mark Karafin, makes its world premiere at the Connelly Theatre at 7pm tonight, August 11, 2013 as part of the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC).

The Order of St. Margaret Sanger will present WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW by Monica Byrne, directed by Jaki Bradley, as part of the 17th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, and feature the music of Amanda Palmer. The production will run tonight, August 9th - 25th at Venue #16: Robert Moss Theater at 440 Studios.

Solo performance artist, Julian Goldhagen, is remounting his performance piece, Talk to me about Shame, wherein he deconstructs the experience of shame through movement, story-telling, and audience participation techniques for FringeNYC from tonight, August 9-25.