Shawn Shafner News

Written by Justin Goodemoot and directed by Alex Beck, THE RETURN zeroes in on a group of reckless, long-time friends in their late-twenties - visual artist Henry Allison, his begrudged lover Daniel and nemesis Remmy - and the events that transpire after a typical Saturday night of partying yields unexpected, tragic results.

The Funkey Monkeys will perform two concerts for families at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, November 11 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Described as 'Seinfeld meets the Wiggles,' this uniquely hip eight-member band incorporates funny sketches and improvised bits, along with their special brand of funky kid's music, ranging from driving afrobeat to ethereal ballads. Funkey Monkeys will perform songs ranging from their new single, 'Baba Ganoush (Do You Want To Eat A Pita?)' to recent hits such as 'Mustache' and 'Cupcake,' and let audience favorite Monkey Mike loose for adventures in the Museum.

59E59 Theaters has announced the 2012 line up for the 8th annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, beginning tonight, July 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 29. Each July, 59E59 Theaters hosts a plethora of innovative US productions en route to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. Created as a way to help shows get on their feet before flying off to Scotland, EAST TO EDINBURGH simulates the same production constraints that all shows experience during the Festival, while giving them a clean, comfortable and nurturing space to fine-tune their productions. This whirlwind three-week festival, featuring 16 productions, reflects some of the most adventurous theater from NY and across the US.

59E59 Theaters has announced the 2012 line up for the 8th annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival, beginning on Tuesday, July 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 29. Each July, 59E59 Theaters hosts a plethora of innovative US productions en route to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. Created as a way to help shows get on their feet before flying off to Scotland, EAST TO EDINBURGH simulates the same production constraints that all shows experience during the Festival, while giving them a clean, comfortable and nurturing space to fine-tune their productions. This whirlwind three-week festival, featuring 16 productions, reflects some of the most adventurous theater from NY and across the US.

This season, Dixon Place will offer special 25th Anniversary Pricing, featuring free, $5 and $10 tickets for most fall shows as well as lounge specials including $5 beer, wine & well, plus special cocktails nightly.

THE 14TH STREET Y is pleased to announce the return of A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, after a sold-out engagement last Spring. Created by Manju Shandler and Basmat Hazan, adapted by Valerie Work, Manju Shandler, and Basmat Hazan A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, directed by David Winitsky* will close Sunday, January 16.

Join Mark Twain and his animal friends on a fun journey of self-discovery and magic. With puppets, dance, music, and interactive video projections, kids ages 3 & up will be delighted by this visual feast. Based on Mark Twain's short story, A Fable, our talented cast discovers a mysterious 'flat thing,' a mirror, and each sees something different. Is it magic? Only Mark Twain has the answer! A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING is an innovative children's theater production your kids will love. A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING is one of the first productions to be mounted in The 14th Street Y's newly renovated LABA Theatre. It is the result of a collaboration between artist fellows from the 14th Street Y's LABA: The National Laboratory for New Jewish Culture.

THE 14TH STREET Y is pleased to announce the return of A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, after a sold-out engagement last Spring. Created by Manju Shandler and Basmat Hazan, adapted by Valerie Work, Manju Shandler, and Basmat Hazan A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, directed by David Winitsky* will play a selected weekends in December 2010 and January 2011. Performances begin Saturday, December 18 and continue through Sunday, January 16.

Join Mark Twain and his animal friends on a fun journey of self-discovery and magic. With puppets, dance, music, and interactive video projections, kids ages 3 & up will be delighted by this visual feast. Based on Mark Twain's short story, A Fable, our talented cast discovers a mysterious 'flat thing,' a mirror, and each sees something different. Is it magic? Only Mark Twain has the answer! A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING is an innovative children's theater production your kids will love. A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING is one of the first productions to be mounted in The 14th Street Y's newly renovated LABA Theatre. It is the result of a collaboration between artist fellows from the 14th Street Y's LABA: The National Laboratory for New Jewish Culture.

THE 14TH STREET Y is pleased to announce the return of A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, after a sold-out engagement last Spring. Created by Manju Shandler and Basmat Hazan, adapted by Valerie Work, Manju Shandler, and Basmat Hazan A WONDERFULLY FLAT THING, directed by David Winitsky* will play a selected weekends in December 2010 and January 2011. Performances begin Saturday, December 18 and continue through Sunday, January 16.

World Toilet Day seeks to raise awareness for the 40% of the world population that lives without adequate sanitation with "The Big Squat", an event hosted by The POOP Project on Friday, November 19th on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

World Toilet Day seeks to raise awareness for the 40% of the world population that lives without adequate sanitation with "The Big Squat", an event hosted by The POOP Project on Friday, November 19th on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Athena Theatre's production of Sam Shepard's True West will play its final performance on Sunday, February 14 at Theatre Row.

Athena Theatre Company has announced that Sally Burtenshaw will replace Ann Farthing in the role of Mom in the production of Sam Shepard's True West currently playing thru February 14 at Theatre Row.

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Athena Theatre is entering its sixth season, proud to present their first production for the 2010 season in NYC, Sam Shepard's True West will play Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm at Theatre Row.

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Athena Theatre will close Sam Shepard's True West on January 31.

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Athena Theatre is entering its seventh season, proud to present their first production for the 2010 season in NYC, Sam Shepard's True West will play Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm at Theatre Row.

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Athena Theatre is entering its seventh season, proud to present their first production for the 2010 season in NYC, Sam Shepard's True West will play Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm at Theatre Row.

'Please Don't Let Me Die Alone' Sunday, February 14, 2010; 7:30pm - $10 Location: The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036