The Players Theatre News

Jaime Lozano can't wait to be back on the live stage but in the meantime fans can enjoy him virtually, thanks to Joe's Pub.

Considered by Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda to be the 'next big thing' on Broadway, Mexican director, composer, arranger, and orchestrator Jaime Lozano is 'returning' to Joe's Pub on June 24 with a virtual concert as part of its series Joe's Pub Live!, a free series of streamed performances.

Sex, drugs, and murder collide in SOMEWHERE I CAN SCREAM, a dramatic play about the investigation of the 1929 murder of Theora Hix, a medical student at a Midwestern university, and her three-year clandestine relationship with Dr. James Snook, Olympic gold medalist-turned-college professor, the prime suspect.

After six years of thrilling New York audiences with their spontaneously created musicals - and one year in quarantine performing primarily for their pets - the legendary improv group Vern returns to the stage with a brand-new show.

After two sold-out concert runs at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will return from the Upside Down with its off-Broadway premiere in a strictly limited 5-week engagement at The Players Theatre from August 5 to September 5. Official Opening Night will be August 11th at 7 pm. 

Beautiful Dreamers Comedy (Jillian Vitko and Maggie Lalley) is back with their original improvised show, True Crime: the Musical this Saturday, June 5 at The Players Theatre at 8pm.

spit&vigor will present the World Premiere of THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, a dark comedy written and directed by Sara Fellini (2015 NYIT Award nominee, 2014 Planet Award winner, 2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee).

Each night musical improvisers create a new 'Chick Flix' inspired by a couple in the audience. In the debut, both energy casts hit the ground running with heartwarming moments and impeccable comedic timing that had the audience filling the room with laughter. 

Chick Flix is opening Off-Broadway May 21, 2021.

COVID really stopped the show. TRU wants to help get it started again. Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their Annual Audition Event, held virtually this year on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 11am-6pm ET.

COVID really stopped the show. TRU wants to help get it started again. Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces their Annual Audition Event will be held virtually this year on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 11am-6pm ET.

This week's list includes Life at Hamilton, a memoir written by a bartender at the hit musical, In Pieces, featuring highlights from the new musical by Joey Contreras, and more!

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 10-11, 2021.

The thrilling show takes audience members through an unforgettable experience as Dino Valentino (Anthony Giordano) and Francis Merryweather (Artie Brennan) host a live taping of a fictional TV show. The award-winning (and vaccinated) cast is full of memorable characters, socially distanced games, prizes and more.

The Super Crazy Funtime Show, Off-Broadway's first show since the pandemic is set to open April 2, 2021. Dino Valentino (Anthony Giordano) and Francis Merryweather (Artie Brennan) invite you to their live taping of a fictional TV show in an unforgettable Off-Broadway experience.

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 13-14, 2021.

After a year of ghost lights patiently waiting to relight the footlights, The Players Theatre’s fairy godmother has waved her magic wand allowing the Off-Broadway theatre to open its doors once again.  Company – in – residence Literally Alive Family Theatre will open their original musical – Cinderella – on May 1st.

Today (March 12) in live streaming: Broadway celebrates Liza Minnelli, Women of Broadway unite, and more!

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 6-7, 2021.

Today (March 5) in live streaming: Birdland takes over at Stars in the House, Irish Rep presents Belfast Blues, and more!