Help

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

Help - 2022 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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Dua Lipa's Releases Exclusive Interview With Apple CEO Tim Cook for 'At Your Service' Podcast
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023

3x GRAMMY Award-winning, international pop powerhouse Dua Lipa welcomes Apple CEO, Tim Cook to Dua Lipa: At Your Service, in a special one-off episode following this summer's third season. You can listen to their conversation now wherever you get your podcasts, and ad-free on BBC Sounds in the UK.

WALKING WITH BUBBLES Will Release Cast Album on December 1
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

Winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Solo Show, the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical, Walking with Bubbles, is set to release its original cast album on Friday, December 1st.

Adaptation of MAGGIE & ME Comes to Scotland in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

Maggie & Me, Damian Barr’s award-winning and darkly witty memoir about growing up gay in Thatcher’s Britain is coming to Scottish stages, in a bold and explosive new production.   

Dramatists Guild Foundation To Present Work Of 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will showcase the work of its 2022-2023 Playwriting Fellows in an upcoming event.

Video: Katastro Releases 'Good Time' Music Video Featuring Final Studio Moments with Lead Singer Andy J. Chaves
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023

Alternative band Katastro have released the music video for “Good Time,” their first new song since the tragic death of lead singer Andy J. Chaves. The “Good Time” video features footage of the band’s final days in the studio together before the loss of Chaves, and also reflects on various milestones and good times throughout their career.

Lady Nade Performs As Part Of Bristol Beacon's 'Housewarming'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

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Video: Abby Hamilton Debuts New Music Video for 'Soccer Field'
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023

“Soccer Field” is from Hamilton’s acclaimed debut album, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo), which was released earlier this fall via Blue Gown Records—a new imprint run by WhizzBangBAM’s Ian Thornton (Tyler Childers) in partnership with Virgin Music. In celebration of the new music, Hamilton will perform on CBS Saturday Morning. Watch the video!

Tree House Humane Society Boards Otherworld Theatre's SPACE CAT HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023

In a pawsitively purrfect partnership, Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theatre production company in North America, today announced that it will join forces with Tree House Humane Society to help Chicago’s cats find homes throughout the run of SPACE CAT HOLIDAYS, the family-friendly follow-up to 2022’s smash hit KITTIES IN SPACE.

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 18th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2024 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 18th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 24-25, and feature readings of new plays by Terence Anthony, Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler, Andrew Rosendorf, and Vauhini Vara. The festival will also feature 2022 CNPS World Premieres, Cebollas by Leonard Madrid and Rubicon by Kirsten Potter.

World Premiere of EMIGRE ORATORIO by Aaron Zigman and Mark Campbell to be Performed by Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic
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Don't miss the world premiere performance of Aaron Zigman's new oratorio, Emigré, featuring the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and members of the New York Philharmonic. Learn more about this powerful musical collaboration and the inspiring story it tells.

Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater
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Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.

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Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023

The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!

New Dance Alliance Announces 2023-24 Black Artists Space to Create and LiftOff Resident Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023

New Dance Alliance (NDA) announces the new cycle of resident artists for its Black Artists Space to Create (BASC) and LiftOff residencies.

Texas Tribute to Randy Travis Announces Additional Guest Artists
by Michael Major - Nov 13, 2023

Rounding out the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’  is Travis' songwriting stalwart and longtime friend, Paul Overstreet, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, Casey Donahew, Pecos & The Rooftop's Pecos Hurley, Mike Ryan, Jon Wolfe, Texas-country legend Rosie Flores, Waylon Payne, Jolie Holliday and Sonny Burgess.

Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 12, 2023

Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.

54 Below To Present New Holiday Show With Sullivan, Sullivan, Harnar & Murray Next Month
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023

Join us next week at 54 Below for an unforgettable performance by the legendary Marilyn Maye. Don't miss this incredible night of music and entertainment.

Tamera Ushers In Sad Girl Szn With 'L.I.T' EP
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Taylor Swift & More Nominated For 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Co-commissioned by the Barbican, London and Harlow Playhouse, Lay Down Your Burdens is a radically tender dance theatre show that invites you into the pub to explore the beauty of humanity...

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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

Fresh on the heels of the exciting G3 Reunion of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson, comes “The Satch-Vai Tour” launching on March 22 in Orlando, FL. The tour will hit Detroit at the Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:30p.m.

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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

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