Pride Plays - 2019 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Sharpe Dunaway is no stranger to being in the spotlight, whether it be behind a microphone, behind the drums, or behind the video camera. And though he’s enjoyed his success and attention, he beams with pride when he talks about his children, father to Quint, Grey, and London (the youngest one who is taking great strides in the same vein as her father). In a free-wheeling conversation with Broadway World, Sharpe and his daughter London—a budding music journalist, concert photographer, and frontwoman in the making—dig into craft, community, and the power of doing the work. 

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming town hall, Queery: Is Theater As Gay-Friendly As We Think?. Learn more and see how to attend.

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Jessica Huang’s Mother of Exiles at Berkeley Rep. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have announced five new members of the city’s Cultural Institutions Group.

Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the cast and production team of our fall production Angry Fags by Topher Payne. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Oakwood 2025: Un/NAMED, 6 Short Plays by North Carolina Playwrights, directed by Hayley Philippart. Learn more!

The heart of Persuasion lies in Anne Elliot (Marissa Chaffee), who finds herself unexpectedly reunited with Captain Wentworth (Joe Carlson) almost a decade after being persuaded to abandon their engagement.

Critics are heaping praise upon leading actors Olivia Hernandez and Delphi Borich. Hernandez plays author Jane Austen and Borich plays the Pride and Prejudice protagonist Elizabeth Bennet. Both are getting raves for their acting and singing. Broadway World called their vocals are soaring and graceful. Hernandez and Borich sat down with Broadway world to discuss the first stop on their planned eight city tour. They talked about the process of standing this production up at STAGES St. Louis, their previous experiences, and the people who influenced their love of theater. 

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

Classic Whitney: Alive! the critically acclaimed hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, returns home to Joe's Pub to celebrate with Classic Whitney: The Tenth Anniversary Edition!

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

Following the critically acclaimed and sold-out success of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, the Gate will stage David Finnigan’s formally inventive Scenes from the Climate Era at The Playground Theatre in Autumn.

Out of the Box Theatrics, in association with The StoryLine Project, LLC; Bryan McCaffrey, and Leah Michalos, hosted a special Pride Night celebration at Beau the Musical. Check out photos from the event!

Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.

“I have had a most rare vision. I had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was…” Like Nick Bottom (and the lovers), stepping out of the Bridge Theatre auditorium after a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream does feel like you are waking up from some kind of reverie. Even if you’ve been sat down instead of promenading, the performance space is designed so well that everyone feels immersed in the world of the play. Nicholas Hytner’s production of the Shakespeare classic was something of a revelation in 2019, and it feels just as bold six years on.

Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of their play THE PRIDE OF LIONS, directed by é boylan with original dramaturgy by Gaven Trinidad

New Perspectives has announced the 2025/26 New Associates cohort. 13 artists from across the East Midlands will receive a year-long programme of bespoke support, training and mentorship.

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed two additional shows that will be a part of the company’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

HAVEN Boxing and local dance company Danse Theatre Surreality will celebrite Pride Month with a presentation of Staying Strong Sundays: Boxing & Art, a FREE boxing therapy workshop and short performance of Shadowboxing in Blue on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 12noon-1pm EDT at HAVEN Boxing.

44: The Obama Musical is returning for second terms at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from May 2 – June 22, 2025, and then at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building in Chicago from August 23 – September 21, 2025.

HAVEN Boxing and local dance company Danse Theatre Surreality present Staying Strong Sundays: Boxing & Art, a FREE boxing therapy workshop and short performance of Shadowboxing in Blue.

Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President, Opera and Classical Programming at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, has announced that Daniel Hope, acclaimed British violinist, classical recording artist, and best-selling author, has been appointed Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Nutley Little Theatre presents FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by lifelong Nutley resident, Gina Sarno. The production will run from June 13th through June 28th in Nutley, New Jersey.