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World Premiere of Luis Alfaro's THE TRAVELERS Extends at The Magic Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


The Magic Theatre has extended the World Premiere of Luis Alfaro’s The Travelers. Directed by Catherine Castellanos, The Travelers will now perform thru Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location.

Riverfront Theater Company Will Open 2023 Season With TRUE WEST
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023


Following a full run of sold-out productions in 2022, Riverfront Theater Company will raise the curtain on its 2023 season with True West at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215) on March 16-18 and 23-25, 2023.

Interview: Luis Alfaro of THE TRAVELERS at Magic Theatre Explores the Heartland, Our Migrant Roots & Lost Connections
by Jim Munson - Feb 15, 2023


BroadwayWorld talks to celebrated playwright Luis Alfaro about the world premiere production of his new play 'The Travelers' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre February 15 to March 5. The play explores the heartland, our immigrant roots and lost connections.

Photos: Andre De Shields & More Gather to Celebrate the Re-Opening of La MaMa
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 9, 2023


As the theater community in NYC continues to get back on its feet following the pandemic, two new theaters have just been added to the mix as La MaMa re-opened its landmark theaters at 74A E. 4 St. – following a 3-year, $24 million renovation.

The Holy Modal Rounders Announce 55th Anniversary Edition Super Deluxe 2xLP
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023


Don Giovanni Records has announced the upcoming 55th anniversary super deluxe reissue of The Holy Modal Rounders psychedelic masterpiece Indian War Whoop. What started as a psych-folk duo, led by Peter Stampfel and Steve Weber, had picked up actor/playwright Sam Shepard, Lee Crabtree and Antonia to form a band and record original music.

THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin will now begin preview performances on Wednesday, February 8, at New York City Center – Stage I.

Eric Bogosian's 1 +1 to Premiere Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


Eric Bogosian’s 1 +1, a new play, will have its off-Broadway premiere at SoHo Playhouse. Performances begin February 23 and run through March 19. Opening night is set for February 27.

World Premiere of Luis Alfaro's THE TRAVELERS to be Presented at The Magic Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023


The Magic Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Luis Alfaro’s The Travelers. Directed by Catherine Castellanos, The Travelers will perform from February 15 – March 5, 2023 at Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location.

Anna Baryshnikov, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio & More to Star in A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Signature Theatre will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy A Bright New Boise, directed by Oliver Butler. See production dates and how to purchase tickets.

World Premiere of NOT ABOUT ME Begins Performances Tomorrow at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.

World Premiere of ICELAND, a Re-Creation Myth, to be Presented at La MaMa in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Overtone Industries will present the World Premiere of ICELAND, a re-Creation Myth, an original multidisciplinary work of opera theater by O-Lan Jones and Emmett Tinley from March 24-April 2, 2023 at La MaMa.

Eric Bogosian's 1+1 Comes to SoHo Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023


The Black Box and SoHo Playhouse present the Off-Broadway premiere of Eric Bogosian's 1+1. Shows run from February 23 through March 19 at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, NY, NY 10013) with tickets on sale at SoHoPlayhouse.com

Aya Cash, Brian D. Coats & More to Star in THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023


The full cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022


Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. The final play from the late author now runs through January 8, 2023 (extended from an original closing date of January 1).

Interview: Columbia School of the Arts Professor Christian Parker Brings Dramaturgy Techniques to Nonverbal Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2022


In conversation with MFA Candidate Anastasia Ellis, Parker discusses how dramaturgy moves in traditional text-based theatre and in the nonverbal dance world.

The Ben Shanblatt Trio, Walter Deptuch and More Headline Black Box Fundraiser This Thursday Night
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


This coming Thursday, December 22nd starting at 7:30PM, The Ben Shanblatt Trio and NJ-based comedian Walter Deptuch will start off the evening before Broadway's Danielle Ferland (the original 'Little Red' in Into The Woods) and comedian Mark Riccadonna (who just headlined at The Borgata) take the stage. Acclaimed percussionist Billy Martin will also make a special appearance, with other guest performers also expected. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are $30 (general admission).

TRUTH'S A DOG MUST TO KENNEL To Run At SoHo Playhouse December 28 - January 7
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


Following an Award winning engagement at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotsman Fringe First Award Winner, 2022), Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel, written and performed by Tim Crouch, will play SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) as part of the Fringe Encore Series.

Cast Announced for OFFAL ENDINGS World Premiere at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Side of the Road Theater Company has announced the cast for the world premiere of Offal Endings, a dystopian dark comedy envisioning an immediate future of privatized assisted suicide with government and media complicity, written by John H. Klemeyer.

Coolidge Corner Theatre Launches New Season of Big Screen Classics
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


The Coolidge Corner Theatre ('the Coolidge') has announced the early lineup for its Winter / Early Spring 2023 Big Screen Classics series. 

Odyssey Theatre Announces THRESHOLDS OF INVENTION Performance Series Curated By Tony Abatemarco
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


Odyssey Theatre Ensemble joins with Tony Abatemarco to produce Thresholds of Invention, a new series of first looks at pieces-in-progress by prominent L.A. visionaries working in pop-up form.

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