Two River Theater presents the world premiere of Be More Chill, a new musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, based on the acclaimed 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini. The production is directed by Stephen Brackett, with orchestrations and music supervision by Charlie Rosen, music direction by Nathan Dame, and choreography by Chase Brock.
59E59 Theaters will host the return of SUMMER SHORTS 2015, the annual festival of six short plays tailor-made for summer viewing, now in its 9th year.
Will Connolly will star as Jeremy Heere in Two River Theater's World Premiere Musical 'Be More Chill.' Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview Connolly about his career and the show.
Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, concludes its 2014/15 Season with Be More Chill, a new musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, based on the acclaimed 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini. The production is directed by Stephen Brackett, with orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, music direction by Nathan Dame, and choreography by Chase Brock. The production will run May 30-June 21, 2015, with the opening night on Friday, June 5. Tickets starting at $20 are available from 732.345.1400 or www.tworivertheater.org. Be More Chill is supported by lead production sponsor Durso Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley.
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the fourth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new plays written and directed by emerging artists, curtain speeches by Roundabout Underground artist alumni and post-show receptions.
The award-winning theatre company Page 73 hosted their spring gala last week at City Winery, with performances by Josh Young, Reed Birney, Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Constance Shulman. The event also honored Clare Barron, George Brant, Cori Thomas, and all the Page 73 playwrights of the past year. Scroll down for photos!
I'm pleased to announce the line-up for the fourth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series. I'm thrilled to welcome these five exceptional writers - none of whom have yet had a professional New York production - to the Black Box Theatre in May. They are joined by a fantastic team of directors, including Gaye Taylor Upchurch (director of our 2014 Gala) and Daniella Topol (a frequent collaborator on readings and workshops).
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced the fourth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new plays written and directed by emerging artists, curtain speeches by Roundabout Underground artist alumni and post-show receptions.
The Menier Chocolate Factory will present the UK premiere of Jonathan Tolins' critically-acclaimed, smash-hit comedy Buyer & Cellar which opens March, 19, 2015, with previews beginning March, 12, 2015, at the Menier Chocolate Factory (53 Southwark Street, London). Buyer & Cellar will play a strictly limited engagement through May, 2, 2015.
Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will present A STRANGE LOOP, with Lyrics, Music, and Book by Michael R Jackson.
The Playwrights Realm's World Premiere of CITY OF by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar), opened last night, February 5, 2015 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!
The Playwrights Realm's World Premiere of CITY OF by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar), will open tonight, February 5, 2015 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
The Playwrights Realm's World Premiere of CITY OF by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar), will open on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, is proud to announce that the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has awarded the theater a generous grant of $125,000 to support its upcoming production of Be More Chill, a new musical written by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Stephen Brackett. The grant will also support an ongoing relationship between Two River Theater and the team of Iconis and Tracz.
The Playwrights Realm's world premiere of City Of by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar) begins performances tonight. The production runs January 27th through February 21st, 2015 with a February 5th opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC).
Due to inclement weather, tonight's performance of #CityOf has been canceled
Playwright Anton Dudley spoke with BroadwayWorld about the world premiere production of his new play CITY OF, which will begin performances with the Playwrights Realm on January 27th.
Stable Cable Lab Co. presents the second annual LiveWire: An Evening of New Short Plays at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, NYC on Sunday, January 25. Doors will open at 5:30pm for food and drinks and the performance will begin at 7pm.
The Playwrights Realm's world premiere of City Of by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar) runs January 27th through February 21st, 2015 with a February 5th opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). Below, check out a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
The Playwrights Realm's world premiere of City Of by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar) runs January 27th through February 21st, 2015 with a February 5th opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). Below, check out a video in which Dudley, Brackett, and Artistic Director Katherine Kovner discuss the show!
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