The Community NYC which was founded in 2014, is producing their inaugural theatrical production, Gina Gionfriddo's award winning play BECKY SHAW. The production is directed by Elena Kritter (Producing Director for The Community NYC) who also serves as the Executive Producer. The cast of BECKY SHAW is comprised of graduates of The William Esper Studio. In addition to theatre, The Community NYC also produces short films and hosts events such as readings, cultural excursions and improv jams.
The Community NYC which was founded in 2014, is producing their inaugural theatrical production, Gina Gionfriddo's award winning play BECKY SHAW. The production is directed by Elena Kritter (Producing Director for The Community NYC) who also serves as the Executive Producer. The cast of BECKY SHAW is comprised of graduates of The William Esper Studio. In addition to theatre, The Community NYC also produces short films and hosts events such as readings, cultural excursions and improv jams.
Poor People, a stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's epistolary novel and first masterpiece, Poor Folk, written by Lavinia Roberts and directed by Irene Kapustina, opened at the Kraine Theater on August 16th, 2015 and will run through August 29th, 2015.
PEDRO PAN, a new bi-lingual children's musical, explores the struggles of Pedro, a young boy, sent to the US by his parents to escape the growing dangers of revolutionary Havana. Once in the U.S., Pedro must learn to adapt to a new language, culture, and country. Check out photos from the show below!
PEDRO PAN, a new bi-lingual children's musical, explores the struggles of Pedro, a young boy, sent to the US by his parents to escape the growing dangers of revolutionary Havana. Once in the U.S., Pedro must learn to adapt to a new language, culture, and country.
One of the capital's most beloved annual traditions, the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) Free For All, and one of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream, are coming together for a major milestone: Free For All's 25th anniversary. Ethan McSweeny directs a revival of his 2012-2013 STC production, which will run September 1-13 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW).
Poor People, a stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's epistolary novel and first masterpiece, Poor Folk, written by Lavinia Roberts and directed by Irene Kapustina, will open at the Kraine Theater on August 16th, 2015 and will run through August 29th, 2015.
Rehearsals are underway for the return of 'Julian and Romero' (which first premiered in 2013 at Theatre for the New City). During the heated Cuban revolution of the 1960's, two young men find friendship in a UMAP Prison Camp. Tough choices are challenged by sex, faith and culture. Dreams and nightmares come alive in a play with music, dance and passion.
The award-winning musical, A Letter to Harvey Milk, based on the short story "A Letter to Harvey Milk" by Leslea Newman, will enjoy an invite-only industry reading in New York City on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Times Square's Playroom Theatre. A Letter to Harvey Milk, has a book by Jerry James, Cheryl Stern and Laura I. Kramer, lyrics by Ellen M. Schwartz with additional lyrics by Cheryl Stern, and music by Laura I. Kramer, it has been musical directed, arranged and orchestrated by Ned Paul Ginsburg, and the reading will be directed by Evan Pappas (Performer: Parade, My Favorite Year).
the cell continues its World Premiere of HEY JUDE by Nancy Manocherian, directed by Kira Simring with an original score by Michael Dellaira. This limited engagement is being presented on an Off-Broadway contract with performances through June 21 at Urban Stages.
INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with SATYRICOÑO by Migdalia Cruz, a workshop presentation of a new play in development with actors from INTAR's UNIT 52 project, as well as guest artists Annie Henk, David Anzuelo, Bobby Plasencia, and Lisa Ramirez. There will be only three performances, which are open to the public: Friday, June 19th, Saturday June 20th, and Sunday June 21st.
Larry Cahn (The Graduate, Guys & Dolls, Epic Proportions, Anything Goes and The Music Man, all on Broadway) has joined the cast of the World Premiere of HEY JUDE by Nancy Manocherian. Presented by the cell, it is directed by Kira Simring with an original score by Michael Dellaira. Previews begin tonight, May 29 with opening slated for Thursday, June 4 at Urban Stages. PLEASE NOTE: this limited engagement is being presented on an Off-Broadway contract.
Filled with authentic sea chanties and idealized sailor dances of old Hollywood, Tugboat Collective's interpretation of S.A. Harkham's iconic and nearly wordless graphic novel comes to the stage for the first time.
Live at the IMER (Instituto Mexicano de la Radio) Florencia Cuenca & Jaime Lozano put jazz and musical theatre together creating what they have called 'The New Standards'. Below, watch as they perform Follies' 'Losing My Mind.'
The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City today, May 13th - 30th, 2015.
Filled with authentic sea chanties and idealized sailor dances of old Hollywood, Tugboat Collective's interpretation of S.A. Harkham's iconic and nearly wordless graphic novel comes to the stage for the first time.
The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015.
Larry Cahn (The Graduate, Guys & Dolls, Epic Proportions, Anything Goes and The Music Man, all on Broadway) has joined the cast of the World Premiere of HEY JUDE by Nancy Manocherian. Presented by the cell, it is directed by Kira Simring with an original score by Michael Dellaira. Previews begin May 29 with opening slated for Thursday, June 4 at Urban Stages. PLEASE NOTE: this limited engagement is being presented on an Off-Broadway contract.
The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015.
the cell will present the World Premiere of HEY JUDE by Nancy Manocherian, directed by Kira Simring with an original score by Michael Dellaira. Previews begin May 29 with opening slated for Thursday, June 4 at Urban Stages.
