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TRUE CRIME THE MUSICAL Extends Through 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 15, 2023


The hit musical improv show True Crime the Musical has extended its monthly run at The Players Theatre through 2023. The show, which has been running at the theatre since 2021, is a unique comedy that combines music and murder to make for a hilarious evening in the West Village.

Paige Matteson to Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Paige Matteson to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other.

Gabi Shook To Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Gabi Shook (Bullets over Broadway and Beauty and the Beast at The Barn Theatre) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other.

Darby and Dana Bixler Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Darby and Dana Bixler (The New Group, Nickelodeon) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Chandler Corley-Essex to Headline Improvised Musical “On The Spot” on July 11th
by Grace Cutler - Jul 2, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Chandler Corley Essex (Swan Lake Rock Opera) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Ariela Arnon Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Ariela Arnon (Show Me a Hero, iHeart Radio, Food Network) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Andrea Arvanigian Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is making Monday night the best night of the week at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Andrea Arvanigian (Mainstage Performer for Disney Cruise Line, Commercials for AT&T, Apple, Fuji Film, and Chanel) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Kyle Yampiro Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is tearing up Monday nights at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Kyle Yampiro (Finding Madame Curie, NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Choral Chameleon Ensemble) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Hallie Brevetti to Headline Improv Musical Show 'On the Spot'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is back on Monday nights at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Hallie Brevetti (Bronx Tale National Tour, Drowsy Chaperone at Goodspeed Musicals, The Winter’s Tale at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. For tickets and more click here: linktr.ee/onthespotnyc

Jackie Theoharis Set to Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is back on Monday nights at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Jackie Theoharis (The Truth About Greece, Quarter-Life Crisis, The Donkey Show with ART Boston) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. 

Kari Grunberg to Headline Improvised Musical Comedy Show ON THE SPOT
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 20, 2022


On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is back on Monday nights at the Broadway Comedy Club. This month, the show partners with Kari Grunberg (A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, and By The Way, That’s Moozie) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other.

THE HIGH PRIESTESS From Permafrost Theatre Collective to Receive Encore Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022


Permafrost Theatre Collective's livestream production of Andrew Martini's The High Priestess is getting a second airing this February. The play, which was shot and broadcast live on location at the Dragon's Egg Studio in Ledyard, Connecticut is now being re-released for households to enjoy again.

Interactive Comedy Returns Live to Times Square
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2021


After 56 weeks of online production EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH returns live with its interactive musical comedy revue improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.

On The Spot Keeps Their Weekly Improv Musical Alive Online!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020


On The Spot, the 'always new' musical comedy show, is running every Monday night, live-streamed (via Zoom) on YouTube. Running Off-Broadway every week since 2015, the show is thrilled to be able to help keep comedy and the arts alive in this difficult time.

Permafrost Theatre Collective Puts Out Open Call to Artists and Performers of Color
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020


During the pandemic, Permafrost Theatre Collective has been doing their part to keep live arts alive. Their 'Icebreaker Series', a free play reading and music showcase program, quickly transitioned to a live-streaming format as theatre shut down across the country.

Michael Bienenstock Releases New Science Fiction Novel 'So Long Earth'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020


Author Michael Bienenstock has announced the release of his new science fiction novel, So Long Earth. Released January 15, 2020, the book is already receiving rave reviews from readers and reviewers.

Photo Flash: ARE YOU ALICE: A NEW WONDERLAND TALE At Edinburgh Fringe 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019


Permafrost Theatre Collective, in partnership with The Chameleon Fools Theatre Troupe and in association with C venues, present a new Wonderland tale at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.

Photo Flash: Queens Shakespeare In Partnership With What Dreams May Co. Present BARE
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2019


Director Christina Sheehan's staging of this cult favorite coming-of-age rock musical shines the looking glass on a group of high school students and their struggles at their private catholic boarding school. 

Ruffian Productions Announces Development Team For SUCCUBUS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2019


The team behind 2016's multi award-winning 'Dorothy of Nowhere' are set to return with something new and darker. They have recently announced the beginning of the development process for the original play 'Succubus'. Penned by Thomas Burns Scully (writer of 'Dorothy of Nowhere'), this story sees a move in to the world of Gaimanesque urban-fantasy.

Eight Is Never Enough Presents LMAO Improv at LOL Times Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2019


Eight Is Never Enough presents LMAO Improv at LOL Times Square (711 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10016) Saturdays at 7:30 starting April 6, 2019. The 75-minute interactive musical comedy is improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.  Get tickets ($20 plus two drink minimum) and more information at www.newyorkimprovtheater.com. 

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