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Review: HADESTOWN at The Overture
by Scott Rawson - Jan 25, 2023


The dancing was well choreographed, although, many numbers were very similar, presumably noting the tedium of the underworld. The use of the rotating stage was well executed, and the overall energy was high. In the end, although disappointed by the book and lack of passion between the two main couples, I was glad to have seen it. id our critic think of HADES TOWN at The Overture?

Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023


Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. See how to purchase tickets!

P73 Names Majkin Holmquist 2023 Playwriting Fellow; Interstate 73 Playwrights Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023


Page 73, the acclaimed organization that develops and produces the work of early-career playwrights who have yet to receive a professional production in New York City, has named its 2023 Playwriting Fellow and announced its 2023 Interstate 73 Writing Group. Majkin Holmquist is the 20th playwright honored with the Playwriting Fellowship, the organization's most prestigious award.

THE JUNGLE to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2023


St. Ann’s Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle back to St. Ann’s, where it made its sold-out American Premiere in 2018. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Joe Spano & More to Star in THE REALISTIC JONESES at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023


Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm, with a press opening on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm, running through Sunday, February 12.

World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022


Playwrights Horizons and Page 73 Productions will present the world premiere of Agnes Borinsky’s The Trees, directed by Tina Satter, February 8–March 19. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets and more!

Dynamic RED BIKE Directed By Jeffrey Lo Comes To Center REP This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022


Center Repertory Company will present Obie Award-winning Cuban American author Caridad Svich's compelling play Red Bike, which examines a crumbling American dream and the economic-social-cultural divide through the eyes of an 11-year-old growing up in small-town America.

World Premiere of Bangla/English Bilingual Play PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to be Presented at Soho Rep in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022


Soho Rep and the NAATCO National Partnership Project will present Public Obscenities, a bilingual play performed in Bangla and English from writer-director Shayok Misha Chowdhury, co-commissioned and produced by the two organizations, February 15-March 26, 2023.

Details Announced for THE 5th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, returning January 18-29, 2023, at venues large and small throughout the city.

New York Festival Of Song Presents A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! At Kaufman Music Center On December 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, presents its annual holiday show, A Goyishe Christmas to You! on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall's Upper Lobby at the Kaufman Music Center.

Blessed Unrest's CHASING THE TIDES, OR EXPOSURE Comes to Theaterlab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022


The award-winning theatre company Blessed Unrest is proud to present the world premiere of Chasing the Tides, or Exposure, a devised solo show exploring how women deal with secrets and expectations that are imposed on them.

The Strings of Modus Operandi Orchestra to Perform at Merkin Hall in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 13, 2022


On Wednesday, November 30th from 6:30-8:00 pm, The Strings of Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will perform in their Merkin Hall debut.

World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG Extended at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2022


Soho Rep has announced a one-week extension, to November 20, of its nearly-sold-out world premiere production of Montag, written by Kate Tarker (THUNDERBODIES at Soho Rep; Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man) and directed by Dustin Wills (Wolf Play, presented by Soho Rep & Ma-Yi Theater Company; Frontières Sans Frontières).

DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY Starring Teagle F. Bougere & Eric T. Miller to be Presented at Queens Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022


Queens Theater will present Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley from the american vicarious. Adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Christopher McElroen, this staging of the historic clash between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr. will take place on November 11 at 8pm and 12 at 3pm & 8pm.

MCC Theater To Produce Workshop of New Musical HEARTS BEAT LOUD in February 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022


MCC Theater will produce a four-week development workshop of a new musical, Hearts Beat Loud, to be presented on February 9 & 10, 2023. Hearts Beat Loud is based on the inspiring 2018 indie film set in Red Hook (starring Nick Offerman and Toni Collette).

BalletCollective to Present 10th NYC Fall Season THE FLUIDITY OF TIME Featuring Two World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022


BalletCollective will present their 10th NYC Fall Season, 'The Fluidity of Time,' on November 2nd and 3rd at Trinity Commons, the first ballet performance offered in Trinity Church Wall Street's new community center in Lower Manhattan.

VIDEO: First Look at Josh Groban's GREAT BIG RADIO CITY SHOW Concert on PBS
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022


Experience the world-renowned baritone performing songs from many musical genres alongside several special guest stars including Cyndi Lauper, Denée Benton, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck and more. Watch a video preview of the upcoming concert special now!

PETER & THE WOLF Starring Isaac Mizrahi is Coming to Works & Process At The Guggenheim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022


Works & Process at the Guggenheim has announced the long await return of Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev with Isaac Mizrahi on Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 1 pm, 2:30 pm & 4 pm.

Page 73 Announces Playwriting Fellowship Semifinalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022


Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2023 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. The selected playwright will be Page 73’s 20th Fellow, honored during the organization’s 25th anniversary year.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Welcomes New Cast Members and Celebrates Its 200,001st Audience Member
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022


Changes are afoot at The Play That Goes Wrong, which welcomes three new cast members to the production now playing at New World Stages starting tonight. Adam Petherbridge will take over the role of Max, reprising the role he played on the national tour, Trevor Braun joins as Dennis, and Clyde Voce makes his Off-Broadway debut as Jonathan.

The American Vicarious' DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY to Tour All Five NYC Boroughs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022


the american vicarious will present a Five-Borough NYC Tour (5BT) of their critically acclaimed production of Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley, a staging of the historic clash between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2022


Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. Meet the cast bringing this iconic play to life!

Final Extension Announced for AFTERGLOW West Coast Premiere at Hudson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022


Midnight Theatricals' west coast premiere production of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman will extend one last time EXTEND ONE LAST TIME and must close Sunday, October 9 at the Hudson Theatre.

Soho Rep to Present the World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022


Soho Rep will present Montag, written by Kate Tarker, directed by Dustin Wills and with original opera music by Daniel Schlosberg. The world premiere production of Montag runs October 12–November 13 at Soho Rep.

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces 20th Anniversary Season Featuring Michael R. Jackson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022


Kicking off its 20th Anniversary Season, the Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new community programs in October and November with acclaimed Hermitage Fellows in music, theater, visual art, dance, literature, and more.

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