Behind the Sheet 2019 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: January 17, 2019
Closing: February 10, 2019

Behind the Sheet - 2019 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Ensemble Studio Theatre
549 West 52nd Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019

Behind the Sheet is inspired by the story of Dr. J. Marion Sims, who is widely known as the controversial "father of modern gynecology." Inventor of the speculum and creator of a technique to cure severe gynecological ailments, he was a champion for women's health when medical schools taught nothing about female reproductive anatomy. However, he made his discoveries by repeatedly performing experimental surgery on his female slaves, including three, Anarcha, Lucy and Betsey, about whom no more is known than their names.

Playwright Charly Evon Simpson imagines the experiences of these women lost to history. In her play, Dr. George Barry purchases slaves who developed painful fistulas during labor. Simpson dramatizes their involuntary participation in Barry's surgeries, as they yearn for a cure and dread the pain of each new surgical experiment. Alongside their suffering, Simpson traces the friendships, loyalties and rivalries that develop between the women as they endure a string of failures in pursuit of the slim hope of relief.

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Behind the Sheet - 2019 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Kennedy Caughell, Lana Gordon & More to Star in Industry Reading of SUPERYOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022


Amas Musical Theatre in association with Melissa M Jones/All Awesome LLC, will present an industry reading of SuperYou, a new musical with book, lyrics, music and arrangements from the visionary mind of creator, Lourds Lane at Theatre Row – Theater 2 (410 West 42nd Street) on Thursday, April 21 at 3pm.

Ensemble Studio Theatre & the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce the 2022 First Light Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022


ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE along with The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the lineup for the 2022 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.  

BWW Interview: Catching Up With THE SUNDAY SET's Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 23, 2022


If all the world loves a clown, then the people have twice as much fun for these clowns who also make spectacular music, every Monday night of the year... and then some.

BWW Previews: BEHIND THE SHEET at The Black Rep
by James Lindhorst - Mar 5, 2022


The St. Louis Black Repertory Company continues its 45th Anniversary season with Behind the Sheet by Charly Evon Simpson opening March 18, 2022. Previews begin March 16 at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at Center of Creative Arts (COCA) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SANDBLASTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2022


Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater are now presenting the World Premiere of sandblasted at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street), playing until March 13. 

The Black Rep Presents BEHIND THE SHEET This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022


The St. Louis Black Repertory Company continues its in-person 45th Anniversary season with Behind the Sheet by Charly Evon Simpson opening March 18, 2022. Previews begin March 16 at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at Center of Creative Arts (COCA) in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Review Roundup: SANDBLASTED Opens at the Vineyard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022


The World Premiere of sandblasted is now playing at the Vineyard Theatre until March 13. Last night, the show officially opened. Let's see what the critics are saying!

Betty Buckley, Sandra Bernhard & More Announced for Joe's Pub Spring Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022


Joe’s Pub is celebrating female performers for Women’s History Month with Sandra Bernhard, Bridget Everett, Julie Klausner, Priya Darshini, Kathryn Allison, Eleri Ward, Betty Buckley, Brooklyn Raga Massive Rāginī Festival (formerly known as the Women’s Raga Massive Festival), Ayodele Casel, Desaparecidas featuring Daphne Rubin Vega, and more.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of SANDBLASTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022


Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater have announced that the World Premiere of sandblasted will add a week of performances ahead of its opening night on February 27 at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street). sandblasted began previews on February 6 and will now play until March 13. 

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of SANDBLASTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022


Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater have released rehearsal photos of the upcoming World Premiere of sandblasted. Previews begin on February 6 with opening night set for February 27 at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street).

Rolonda Watts Joins Vineyard and WP Theater's SANDBLASTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022


Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater have announced that Rolonda Watts (“Rolonda”) will join the cast of the upcoming World Premiere of sandblasted as ADAH, replacing the previously announced Khandi Alexander.

REDCAT Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2021


Ringing in a hopeful 2022, Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, will kick off a full year of live performance and art. Through performances, screenings, and exhibitions, REDCAT will once again welcome in-person audiences—as well as online audiences around the world—from January through June 2022. 

Casting Announced for World Premiere Production of SANDBLASTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021


The Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater announced casting, design team and on sale date for the upcoming World Premiere of sandblasted at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street). 

Catherine Russell to Release SEND FOR ME April 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021


GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell, when asked to characterize her new album, Send For Me, replied, 'I love romance that swings.' Due out on April 1, 2022 via Dot Time Records, Send For Me features a baker's dozen of newly recorded tunes on her eighth album as a leader, meeting a simple exacting standard.

BWW Feature: A Cabaret Gratitude Journal for 2021
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 24, 2021


It's been two years of ups and downs for the world and for the small venue entertainment scene. Everyone is grateful for the return to some kind of new version of 'Normal' - especially one writer who probably spends more nights in the clubs than, even, the average cabaret performer.

New England Conservatory Announces Fall Master Class Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021


New England Conservatory has announced a series of fall master classes in-person and streaming live from the Boston campus this fall. Continuing with the technological innovations made during the pandemic, digital master classes and events by world-class artists open the doors of the Conservatory to anyone watching around the world.

SPACE On Ryder Farm Announces 2022 Residency Season, Applications Open Today
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021


Today, for the first time in two years as a result of the pandemic, SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm, opened applications for its 2022 Residency Season.

Vineyard Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season, Featuring Work by David Cale, Lucas Hnath and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021


The Vineyard has just announced its new season, which will include productions of Is This A Room, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Tina Satter; and the Center Theatre Group, Goodman Theatre and Vineyard Theatre production of Dana H., by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters. Both shows will come to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street, New York, NY), playing on a rotating schedule.

Wake Up With BWW 6/2: PASS OVER Will Be the First Broadway Show to Return This August, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021


Today's top stories: Pass Over will be the first Broadway show to perform post-pandemic, Jordan Fisher will return to Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

BWW Review: BKLYN - THE MUSICAL
by Eleni Cashell - Mar 24, 2021


After making its UK debut in 2019, BKLYN - The Musical returns in an online revival with new cast and creatives at the helm.

SLAC Announces Final Entry For Its New Play Sounding Series Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2021


Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC), Utah's leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, announces the third and final installment of its first-ever New Play Sounding Series Festival.

Mississippi Museum Of Art Presents Exhibition Of Work By Betye Saar
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2021


The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) presents Betye Saar: Call and Response, the first exhibition examining the relationship between Saar’s found objects, sketches, and finished works, thereby shedding new light on her distinctive practice.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 27-28- with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021


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, February 27-28, 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 2/2: Jeremy Jordan & Ashley Spencer's Seth Concert is Now Available on Demand, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021


Today's top stories: Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, is now available On Demand, and more!

Violinist Yevgeny Kutik Announces FINDING HOME: MUSIC FROM THE SUITCASE in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021


On Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7pm ET, Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik, will launch Finding Home: Music from the Suitcase in Concert, a five-episode docu-recital series filmed at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA, based on Kutik’s 2014 album Music from the Suitcase (Marquis Classics).

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