The Living Theater
The Living Theater is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld. Awards include Obie Awards for The Brig (2007).
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Awards and Nominations
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Special Citations
The Living Theatre, The Brig
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Special Citations
The Living Theatre, The Brig
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Obie Awards - 1989 - Obie Grant
The Living Theater
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Drama Desk Awards - 1966 - Special Award
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CUNY Stages to Present Arts Festival Across Five Boroughs
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
The City University of New York's network of 51 performing arts venues will present theater, dance, music, film and family programming across its 14 campuses, with many events free and open to the public.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
The City University of New York's network of 51 performing arts venues will present theater, dance, music, film and family programming across its 14 campuses, with many events free and open to the public.
BODAS DE BLOOD Announced At Teatro Circulo
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
First Maria Ensemble, in collaboration with Cambalache Theatre Company, will present 'Bodas de Blood,' by Federico García Lorca, from January 31 to February 16 at Teatro Circulo
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
First Maria Ensemble, in collaboration with Cambalache Theatre Company, will present 'Bodas de Blood,' by Federico García Lorca, from January 31 to February 16 at Teatro Circulo
THE GIGGLING GRANNY Comes to Theater For the New City in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January. Learn more here!
TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE Opens Tonight at Theater For The New City
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.
Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From The Martha Hill Dance Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024
Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024
Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund.
Maria Aparo Joins Bechdel Project As Co-Creative Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023
Maria Aparo, a fearless trailblazer and feminist creative visionary, has joined Bechdel Project as Co-Creative Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023
Maria Aparo, a fearless trailblazer and feminist creative visionary, has joined Bechdel Project as Co-Creative Director.
Photos: San Francisco's Cockettes Bring Down Two New York Houses
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2023
The legendary underground-breaking performance troupe, The Cockettes, played to sold-out houses at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater and Don't Tell Mama cabaret. Original Cockette and composer, Scrumbly Koldewyn was also part of the multiple and raucous events. See photos from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2023
The legendary underground-breaking performance troupe, The Cockettes, played to sold-out houses at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater and Don't Tell Mama cabaret. Original Cockette and composer, Scrumbly Koldewyn was also part of the multiple and raucous events. See photos from the show!
COCKETTES: THE SECOND CUMMING to Play Joe's Pub in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023
COCKETTES: THE SECOND CUMMING, a musical revue celebrating the music of original Cockette, Scrumbly Koldewyn, will play Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St, New York City) at the Public Theater Saturday, Sept 9 @ 9:30pm.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023
COCKETTES: THE SECOND CUMMING, a musical revue celebrating the music of original Cockette, Scrumbly Koldewyn, will play Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St, New York City) at the Public Theater Saturday, Sept 9 @ 9:30pm.
Photos: THE COCKETTES Return To NYC This September- Get A First Look At The Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023
An historic underground cult favorite, THE COCKETTES are back to NYC - at The Public Theater, Saturday, Sept 9 at 9:30pm. See photos of the cast below!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023
An historic underground cult favorite, THE COCKETTES are back to NYC - at The Public Theater, Saturday, Sept 9 at 9:30pm. See photos of the cast below!
The Cockettes to Return to Joe's Pub in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023
They're back! THE COCKETTES are back to NYC! JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER, Saturday, Sept 9 at 9:30pm, 425 Lafayette St, New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023
They're back! THE COCKETTES are back to NYC! JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER, Saturday, Sept 9 at 9:30pm, 425 Lafayette St, New York.
Extended Run of Orietta Crispino's LET ME COOK FOR YOU to be Presented at Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023
Theaterlab will present an extended run of Let Me Cook For You | Trilogy, an intimate and interactive solo show written and performed by Orietta Crispino.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023
Theaterlab will present an extended run of Let Me Cook For You | Trilogy, an intimate and interactive solo show written and performed by Orietta Crispino.
La MaMa to Pay Tribute to Late George Bartenieff with COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES Featuring Kathleen Chalfant & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022
George Bartenieff – actor, director, and co-founder of Theater for the New City – will be remembered at one of theatres he called home, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. Bartenieff’s life and work will be celebrated at Coffeehouse Chronicles #166 on October 1, 2022 at 3pm, at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022
George Bartenieff – actor, director, and co-founder of Theater for the New City – will be remembered at one of theatres he called home, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. Bartenieff’s life and work will be celebrated at Coffeehouse Chronicles #166 on October 1, 2022 at 3pm, at the Ellen Stewart Theatre.
Interview: Choreographer Vincent Paterson's A Favorite of Michael Jackson & Madonna, But Not Sondheim
by Gil Kaan - Sep 15, 2022
What do Madonna, Michael Jackson and Stephen Sondheim have in common? Choreographer extraordinaire Vincent Paterson! Vincent new book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment’s Biggest Stars has just been released and Vincent will be appearing at Book Soup September 23, 2022, to sign copies of it.
by Gil Kaan - Sep 15, 2022
What do Madonna, Michael Jackson and Stephen Sondheim have in common? Choreographer extraordinaire Vincent Paterson! Vincent new book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment’s Biggest Stars has just been released and Vincent will be appearing at Book Soup September 23, 2022, to sign copies of it.
BWW Review: Street Theater Company Comes Roaring Back With LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Darkhorse Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 24, 2021
Lizzie Borden, who maintained her innocence of the axe murders of her father and stepmother until the day she died in 1927, was very possibly the progenitor of every piece of tabloid journalism that continues to titillate readers to this very day. Who better than she then to become the protagonist in a provocative work of musical theater that lays bare all the rumors that surrounded her in life and which gives her agency over her own story almost a hundred years after her death?
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 24, 2021
Lizzie Borden, who maintained her innocence of the axe murders of her father and stepmother until the day she died in 1927, was very possibly the progenitor of every piece of tabloid journalism that continues to titillate readers to this very day. Who better than she then to become the protagonist in a provocative work of musical theater that lays bare all the rumors that surrounded her in life and which gives her agency over her own story almost a hundred years after her death?
Michael Urie, Danaya Esperanza & More to Star in Live Reading of JANE ANGER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2021
Play-PerView has announced its first LIVESTREAM in person presentation. n Monday, October 18, Play-PerView will present a LIVE reading of “Jane Anger or The Lamentable Comedie of JANE ANGER, that Cunning Woman, and also of Willy Shakefpeare and his Peasant Companion, Francis, Yes and Also of Anne Hathaway (also a Woman) Who Tried Very Hard,”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2021
Play-PerView has announced its first LIVESTREAM in person presentation. n Monday, October 18, Play-PerView will present a LIVE reading of “Jane Anger or The Lamentable Comedie of JANE ANGER, that Cunning Woman, and also of Willy Shakefpeare and his Peasant Companion, Francis, Yes and Also of Anne Hathaway (also a Woman) Who Tried Very Hard,”.
BWW Review: PERSOU Pursues Eternal Spring at The Cell Theatre
by Cindy Sibilsky - Jun 1, 2021
One Whale Tale's Persou transforms The Cell Theatre in Chelsea into the Temple of Aphrodite and invites audiences into a sensual, immersive experience celebrating the beauty and bounty of spring. The interactive theatrical event is extended through June 12th.
by Cindy Sibilsky - Jun 1, 2021
One Whale Tale's Persou transforms The Cell Theatre in Chelsea into the Temple of Aphrodite and invites audiences into a sensual, immersive experience celebrating the beauty and bounty of spring. The interactive theatrical event is extended through June 12th.
Winners Announced For The Naples Players Readers Theatre's Annual Playwright Competition
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2021
The Naples Players Readers Theatre 'Evening of New Plays' contest is an annual event designed to give playwrights an opportunity to have their one-act plays presented to an audience in a staged reading.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2021
The Naples Players Readers Theatre 'Evening of New Plays' contest is an annual event designed to give playwrights an opportunity to have their one-act plays presented to an audience in a staged reading.
Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project Announced
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020
The Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project (IAPP) takes place on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:30pm on Howlround.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020
The Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project (IAPP) takes place on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:30pm on Howlround.
Italian & American Playwrights Project Honors 2020 Selected Winners - Campironi, Dammacco, Di Luca and Motta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020
New York theatre curators Valeria Orani and Frank Hentschker will host the Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project (IAPP) on Monday, December 14, 2020, 4:30 pm. All Italian playwrights will join the conversation in English or in translation.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020
New York theatre curators Valeria Orani and Frank Hentschker will host the Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project (IAPP) on Monday, December 14, 2020, 4:30 pm. All Italian playwrights will join the conversation in English or in translation.
Photo Flash: CollaborationTown Presents RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
CollaborationTown is proud to present the New York premiere of Riddle of the Trilobites, a new musical with book and lyrics by Geo Decas O'Donnell and Jordan Seavey; music and lyrics by Nicholas Williams; and puppetry design by Amanda Villalobos. Directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (In the Green, Dance Nation), Riddle of the Trilobites began performances at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) on February 7, 2020 and will run through February 23, 2020.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
CollaborationTown is proud to present the New York premiere of Riddle of the Trilobites, a new musical with book and lyrics by Geo Decas O'Donnell and Jordan Seavey; music and lyrics by Nicholas Williams; and puppetry design by Amanda Villalobos. Directed by Obie Award winner Lee Sunday Evans (In the Green, Dance Nation), Riddle of the Trilobites began performances at the New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) on February 7, 2020 and will run through February 23, 2020.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Living Theater been nominated for?
Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Brig, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Brig, Obie Grant (Obie Awards) and Special Award (Drama Desk Awards).
What awards has The Living Theater won?
The Living Theater has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Brig, an Obie Grant at the Obie Awards, and a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
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