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Performances Begin Tomorrow For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM – First Week's Rotating Cast Set
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018

Performances begin tomorrow for Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian.

Hershey Felder Opens UK Debut of OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky.

Hershey Felder to Present the UK Debut of OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky.

OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY to Replace BERNSTEIN AND BERLIN Productions at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky. Featuring Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions including his Nutcracker Ballet, 1812 Overture, 6th Symphony and more.

Hershey Felder Brings Stories of Irving Berlin and Maestro Leonard Bernstein to Life At The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017

Award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder brings to life on stage the music and personal stories of Irving Berlin and Leonard Bernstein in two musical-plays, which will alternate at London's The Other Palace this autumn.

Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations; Check Out the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2017

The Drama League has announced the 2017 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!

Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT to End Extended Run at Barrow Street Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2016

The critically acclaimed hit off-Broadway play The Effect, which extended earlier this year, is currently in its final weeks at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street) and will play its final performance on Sunday, September 4th, 2016 after 20 previews and 192 regular performances.

Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT Extends Run at Barrow Street Theatre Into The Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2016

Producers The National Theatre of Great Britain's North American wing, Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, and Patrick Daly announced today the critically acclaimed hit off-Broadway play The Effect, by Lucy Prebble, directed by David Cromer, has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, September 4th. For more information, visit www.BarrowStreetTheatre.com

The Civilians to Host 15th Anniversary Benefit in May; Performers, Honorees Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016

Award-winning theater company the Civilians celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a benefit bash on Monday, May 2, 2016 at City Winery. The evening will highlight the Civilians 2015-16 season and the company's 15 years of creating innovative, ground breaking theater.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT at Barrow Street Theatre
by Nora Dominick - Mar 18, 2016

Producers The National Theatre of Great Britain's North American wing (Tim Levy, Producer), Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, and Patrick Daly are proud to present the North American premiere of playwright Lucy Prebble's award-winning new play THE EFFECT, with direction by David Cromer.

THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Adds Performance at St. James Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016

?An additional performance, on Wednesday 24 February at 2.30pm, has been added to the otherwise sold-out run of The Pianist of Willesden Lane to meet the overwhelming demand for tickets. The play with live piano music, which opened earlier this month to critical acclaim, must finish on Saturday 27 February.

Tickets to Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT at Barrow Street Theatre Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 18, 2016

Producers The National Theatre of Great Britain's North American wing (Tim Levy, Producer), Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, and Patrick Daly announced today that tickets are now on sale for the North American premiere of playwright Lucy Prebble's award-winning new play The Effect. With direction by David Cromer, the new American production of The Effect will begin previews at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) on Wednesday, March 2, with an official opening night set for Wednesday, March 16th.

Lucy Prebble's THE EFFECT to Open at Barrow Street Theatre Next Spring; David Cromer to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2015

The National Theatre of Great Britain's North American wing (Tim Levy, Producer) in collaboration with Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, and Patrick Daly have announced the North American premiere of playwright Lucy Prebble's award-winning new play The Effect. With direction by David Cromer, the entirely American production of The Effect will open at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) in March 2016. Additional information will be announced shortly.

HAMILTON Sweeps Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Awards- ALL the Winners!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015

The Off-Broadway League recently announced nominations in 18 categories for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards are being handed out tonight, Sunday, May 10, 2015 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00 PM EST, and BroadwayWorld will be updating the winners as they are announced!

Lucille Lortel Awards Ceremony to Take Place Tonight; HAMILTON Leads Nominations with a Record-Breaking 12
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 18 categories for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be handed out tonight, Sunday, May 10, 2015 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00 PM EST. Check out the full list of nominees below!

Breaking News: HAMILTON Leads Lortel Award Nominations with a Record Breaking 12; Full List of Nominees
by Robert Diamond - Apr 2, 2015

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 18 categories for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00 PM EST, and hosted by Emmy-nominated actors Anna Chlumsky (“Veep,” Broadway's Living on Love) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Modern Family,” this summer's The Tempest). This year's event will once again benefit The Actors Fund.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Launch Second U.K. Tour as Off-Broadway Run Wraps
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Tom Wirtshafter, and Patrick Daly have announced that the Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company's production of Olivier Award nominee Duncan Macmillan's highly acclaimed new play, Every Brilliant Thing, will embark on its second U.K. tour following its critically acclaimed North American premiere at off-Broadway's Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

In Performance Video: EVERY BRILLIANT THING's Jonny Donahoe
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2015

Today's New York Times In Performance video features features a scene from Duncan Macmillan's highly acclaimed new play, "Every Brilliant Thing," starring the British comic Jonny Donahoe.

Photo Coverage: EVERY BRILLIANT THING Celebrates Opening Night at Barrow Street Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 15, 2014

The North American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Duncan Macmillan's highly acclaimed new play, Every Brilliant Thing, opened last night, December 14 at Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street). Featuring Jonny Donahoe and directed by George Perrin, the Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company production of Every Brilliant Thing comes to New York fresh off its smash hit, much-raved-over engagements in London and Edinburgh, as well as a UK tour. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the festivities below!

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Opens Tonight at Barrow Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2014

The North American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Duncan Macmillan's highly acclaimed new play, Every Brilliant Thing, opens tonight, December 14, 2014 at 7:30PM at Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street). Featuring Jonny Donahoe and directed by George Perrin, the Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company production of Every Brilliant Thing comes to New York fresh off its smash hit, much-raved-over engagements in London and Edinburgh, as well as a UK tour.

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