The Players Theatre News

Literally Alive's Off-Broadway original production of Alice in Wonderland the Musical by Brenda Bell and Michael Sgouros is back, this time starring Players Theatre alum Avery Ilardi as Alice.

Screwdriver Studios presents Shakespeare's timeless comedy, 'Twelfth Night.' The studio's rendition of this classic play has turned into a true success story, selling out completely on opening night. Based on the audience’s reception, it comes as no surprise that the second show is well on its way to being another sell-out sensation. See photos of the production. 

spit&vigor has announced the NYC premiere of Anonymous, written and directed by Nick Thomas. Performances for this limited engagement series begin with an opening weekend Friday August 25th and Saturday 26th. Followed by regular monthly performances. Press Opening is Friday, August 25th at 7 PM.

I knew I could do this. I can do this. And I still want to. This experience was incredible. I owe it all to God. I also can’t thank everyone involved in this enough for helping make it happen. I couldn’t have asked for better people or a better place. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Last weekend's audience-selected winner of The Players Theatre Short Play Festival NYC 2023 was 'Podunk', written by David Taylor Little and directed by Joseph Fusco.

Writer/Director Anna Capunay makes the jump from theatre artist to film director with Your Silent Face, a deeply moving piece involving two Latines risking all to go on an 'adventure,' as her cinematic director's bow.

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be enchanted as Screwdriver Studio presents their latest production, William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' at The Players Theatre in the Marie and Steven Sgouros Theatre. Following their previous sold-out successes with 'Just a Cockroach' and 'Angel/Legend,' Screwdriver Studio is ready to immerse you in the captivating world of Shakespeare's beloved comedy.

Like the A train at 14th Street, Week 2 of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023 came and went last weekend, taking audiences on a fabulous ride!

After enthusiastic demand from the recent streaming premiere of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, the hit off-Broadway musical will present new global streaming dates on Stellar Live for fans around the world.

It's summer and we wish we were at the beach, but we'll settle for some sketch comedy! Is it the same? Beach please! Just as good!

The untamable energy of NYC was in full swing last weekend during week one of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023. Produced by Be Bold! Production for the past 2 years, the festival runs for three weeks, offering a new selection of 15-minute original plays each week that celebrate the indelible spirit that is New York City.

Victory Theatrical, parent company to Be Bold! Productions and Literally Alive Family Theatre, announced their 2023-24 Off-Broadway season at the historic Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. The season will include two original family musicals produced by Literally Alive (Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella), the 15th Year of Be Bold! Productions A Christmas Carol the Musical and an Agatha Christie Murder Mystery to close the season in April.

TWIN TOWERS was written to extend hope and healing for the twentieth anniversary of September 11th.

Steph Prizhitomsky's, As We Go Along, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is offering audiences an additional streaming opportunity to visit The Upside Down on May 28th at 7PM BST / 2PM EST.

Rogue Theater Festival is back making waves for emerging playwrights in its fifth annual theater festival. Its hybrid theater festival was born out of necessity in 2020, but now it’s here to stay.

The call went out and she returned! Cowl Girl, opening Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. for a three-week run at downtown's Steve & Marie Sgouros Theatre of the Players Theatre.

After completing its 200+ performance Off-Broadway run this weekend, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will offer audiences another opportunity to visit The Upside Down with a one-night-only streaming event on May 27.

In just a few short weeks, the Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival -NYC -is back and ready for action in the city that never sleeps.

Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is awarding more than £93,000 from its Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust to 19 theatres to help them to improve their sustainability, access and viability.