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Opened: March 22, 2022
Closing: April 10, 2022

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The Shed
West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues New York, NY

The Shed presents the world premiere of *Help*, a new play by acclaimed author and poet Claudia Rankine, directed by Obie Award-winner Taibi Magar.



Derived from Rankine’s deep inquiry and ongoing investigation into white dominance, Help stars April Matthis as the Narrator, a Black woman who recounts Rankine’s real-life conversations with white people that take place in transitional spaces like airports. As the stories unfold through monologues and staged scenarios, Help explores how these conversations can go right, wrong, or raise new questions about our fragile democracy.



Rankine’s body of work, for which she has been awarded MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, crosses lyric poetry and prose essay to navigate questions of race, healthcare, loneliness, and what it means for a life to matter in American society today.

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The Kennedy Center and the National Black Theatre to Present A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024


Through orchestral, choral, gospel, and soul choral music, A Collective Sonic Ring Shout is the signature celebration for the Kennedy Center’s Conflux partnership with the National Black Theatre. Lear more and see how to purchase tickets!

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For the 2024-25 Season at the Robinson Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


Celebrity Attractions has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 season at the Robinson Center. The season kicks off in September 2024 with Peter Pan and continues through April 2025.

The Twenty Nine Hour Venture Will Host Benefit Reading of Ed Clark's SHAME BOMB
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


The Twenty Nine Hour Venture has announced the cast of Ed Clark's SHAME BOMB directed by Chari Arespacochaga, in association with NewYorkRep.

Meyerbeer's LE PROPHETE Comes to SummerScape
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


As a highlight of the 2024 Bard SummerScapefestival, the Fisher Center at Bard presents the first new American production in almost five decades of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s Le prophète, an all-too-topical grand opera in which religion, politics, and power collide.

Theater Resources Unlimited Town Hall: Adding Accessibility To The D.E.I. Conversations In-Person & Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their live monthly panel discussion on adding accessibility to D.E.I. conversations. The event, held both in-person and virtually, will be co-hosted by actor Carey Cox.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

October Drift Release Brand New Single 'Blame The Young'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024


Highly acclaimed indie rock collective October Drift have released their brand new single ‘Blame The Young’. The visceral rock track premiered on April 17th on Chris Hawkins’ BBC 6Music show, where Chris described it as “The anthemic new one by a band very much in the zone and on the rise”. ‘Blame The Young’ is about standing up against denial, be that on a personal level or seen in the wider spectrum of society. Listen to the song here!

Curtis Institute Of Music Expands Conducting Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


The Curtis Institute of Music is expanding its conducting program, offering unique mentorship to promising young conductors.

Rob49 and Skilla Baby To Highly Co-Headline US Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024


Two of the hottest burgeoning rap artists, Rob49 and Skilla Baby, are set to embark on their breakout co-headlining tour, “Vultures Eat The Most,” promising an electrifying experience for fans across the nation. This marks the duo’s first tour, kicking off in Orlando, FL on May 30th at Level 13. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of energetic performances as the tour makes its way through 17 major cities.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2024


The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Check out what the critics are saying!

SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Comes To Center For Puppetry Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Experience the magic of SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. Join your favorite characters for a show filled with music, laughter, and learning.

Cast Revealed For Haven Chicago's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Haven Chicago has revealed the cast for its summer production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, directed by JD Caudill.

Eliza Hardy Jones' Third Single 'Long Winter Shadows' is Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024


Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, vocal coach and quilter, Eliza Hardy Jones, will release her sophomore solo LP, Pickpocket, on Friday, April 19th. The album’s third single, “Long Winter Shadows,” joins singles, “This is the Year,” and “Counterfeit,” all released ahead of the album. Listen to the new single here!

Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, Comes to Thousand Oaks in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


With a wait list of over 600,000, Tyler Henry, better known to some as The Hollywood Medium, will come to Bank of America Performing Arts Center for “An Evening of Hope and Healing,” Saturday, September 28 at 8pm in the Kavli Theatre.

Arden Theatre Company Announces RENT And More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024/25 season at Arden Theatre Company. Get a sneak peek into the exciting new shows and performances that are set to captivate audiences.

Classical Theatre Company Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for the Classical Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season. Stay updated on the latest shows and performances from this renowned theatre group.

Don McLean Drops Latest Single 'The Gypsy Road' From Forthcoming 'American Boys' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


The Gypsy Road, the latest single from Grammy-award honoree Don McLean, is available to stream now. The album is available for pre-order, along with “The Gypsy Road” and the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean's new single honors those who paved the way. With thirteen tracks, American Boys is exactly what every Don McLean fan has been waiting for. Listen to the song here!

REVIEW: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Presents A Thought Provoking Contemplation Through An Unlikely Pairing.
by Jade Kops - Apr 14, 2024


Craig Baldwin (Director) delivers a compact but captivating expression of Samuel D. Hunter’s (Playwright) A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.  The 2022 New York Drama Critics Circle Award Winner for Best Play, this two-hander is a simple but thought-provoking piece that never directly discusses the title.

Interview: Director/Set Designer Jeff G. Rack Deliciously Sparking POWER AND LIGHT at Theatre 40
by Gil Kaan - Apr 14, 2024


The world premiere of John Strysik’s Power and Light is currently running in rep at Theatre 40. Jeff G. Rack directs this story of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the beginnings of electricity with the cast of David Hunt Stafford, Eric Keitel, Warren Davis, John Combs, Richard Large, Bailey Castle, Mandy Fason and Kurtis Bedford. Jeff graciously made time out of his multi-tasking weekend to answer a few of my queries.

Immersive Theatre Creation Experience Announced at the 13th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at theREP
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Get a glimpse into the immersive theatre creation experience at the NEXT ACT! New Play Summit. Explore the process of creating new plays and the future of theatre.

National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience.

2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - Apr 12, 2024


Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!

Benefit Show with International Talent Will Spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month & Older Americans Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Step Forward Entertainment is putting the spotlight on mental health (especially increasing rates of depression among seniors) through music, dance, theater, writing and other creative works of art.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Rhapsody Theater With Back-to-Back Magic Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at RHAPSODY THEATER with Spanish language magic shows. Enjoy the limited-time pop-up restaurant from Frida Room.

54 Below Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With MARIACHI REAL DE MEXICO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


54 BELOW will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special performance by Mariachi Real De Mexico and several food and beverage specials, including a special Margarita Flight, on May 5 at 9:30pm.

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