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The Chairs

Closing: November 01, 2015

The Chairs - 2015 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Pearl Theatre
555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

An old couple throws a party for the most important people in the land: lords and ladies, trend-setters and intelligentsia, the scandalous and the saintly. The only commonality is—they’re all invisible. The team behind the zaniness of The Bald Soprano (2011) tackles Ionesco’s darker, deeper vision of an empty stage teeming with people, an earth-shaking message that may never come, and an elderly couple reflecting on their shared journey. Mixing comedy and drama, biting satire and poignant nostalgia, Ionesco offers a powerful, playful view of a world that may end not with a bang or whimper, but with cackling laughter.

Performed in repertory with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


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Dawn Airey CBE Appointed as Chair of Arts Council England
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026


he Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE as Chair of Arts Council England for a term of 4 years. Learn more here!

Without Walls Will Present Ten New Outdoor Arts Commissions Across England
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026


Without Walls is bringing ten new free outdoor commissions to festivals across England, covering theatre, dance, music, and wire walking, with themes ranging from female empowerment to the climate emergency.

Geraldine Pilgrim's New Outdoor Show CHAIR! Comes to Norfolk & Norwich And Brighton Festivals This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Renowned for her evocative transformations of buildings, places and landscapes, artist Geraldine Pilgrim's latest participatory outdoor performance comes to two major UK festivals this summer.

Review: THIRTY-SIX at Circa Theatre
by Neil Brewer - Mar 7, 2026


Bold, often raunchy, frequently funny, and unexpectedly tender

Review: British Farce THE COTTAGE At Torrance Theater Company
by Shari Barrett - Feb 24, 2026


Hilarity ensues as alcohol is consumed, leading to brilliant cat and mouse games during which laughs abound.

Video: Ray Romano Shares How His 'Year of Yes' Led to Broadway's ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026


This year, Ray Romano is working on staying open to new opportunities, which led to a part in All Out: Comedy About Ambition. Watch him discuss joining the show during a recent visit to The Late Show.

WAM Theatre Welcomes New Board Members for 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026


WAM Theatre will welcome five new members to its Board of Directors, expanding a dynamic leadership body dedicated to bold artistic expression and social impact.

BWW Q&A: Patrick Osteen Talks RED at RhinoLeap Productions
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026


BWW Q&A: Patrick Osteen of Red at RhinoLeap Productions

A Landmark Gift in a Landmark Year for Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane
by James Blinken - Jan 2, 2026


2025 has emerged as a defining year—one marked by artistic milestones, civic recognition, and now a transformational investment in arts education for Lane and Comley.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hillcrest Center For The Arts
by Cary Ginell - Dec 26, 2025


A delightful way to kick off Christmas week weas this offbeat radio play production of Charles Dickens' classic short story.

Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University Moves to New Home
by David McKibbin - Dec 5, 2025


After 10 successful years in their old cafeteria space, Theatre Lab will now produce out of FAU's Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre starting in the 2026-27 season.

Hope For Depression Research Foundation To Honor Audra McDonald At 19th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025


Hope for Depression Research Foundation will present its 19th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar on November 12, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel. The event will honor six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald with the 2025 Hope Award for Mental Health Advocacy.

See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025


In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Craig Lucas and Robin Shelby Arditi to be Honored at Hudson Valley Shakespeare's 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025


Hudson Valley Shakespeare will present their 2025 Gala, which will honor Craig Lucas and Shelby Artditi. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Bryan Buckley, Paul Epworth & David Korins Are Developing FYRE FEST Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025


Two-time Academy Award nominee Bryan Buckley, producing team Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, international recording artist Rita Ora, Tony Award nominee Matthew Weaver and Hungry Man Productions just announced the development of FYRE FEST THE MUSICAL. We have all of the details!

Ensemble For These Times Announces Its 2025 East Coast Tour to Brooklyn And Boston
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025


Award-winning San Francisco contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) ihas just announced its first-ever tour to the East Coast of the U.S. from September 18-23, with performances in Brooklyn and Boston.

Review: OCTET at Hudson Valley Shakespeare
by Pia Haas - Aug 24, 2025


Through eight characters gathered in a church basement for a weekly support group, it asks us to face our own uneasy relationship with the internet—our dependence, our compulsions, our quiet addictions.

David Kwong's THE ENIGMATIST Will Make UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025


David Kwong’s mind-bending show The Enigmatist, the acclaimed magic and puzzles show by a New York Times crossword constructor,​​​​​​​ will make its UK premiere.

Celebrate 25 Years With Jazz in the Valley at Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025


Located just 90 minutes north of New York City in Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park, Jazz in the Valley (JITV), upstate New York's premiere festival, will celebrate its 25th anniversary for two days.

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Jun 1, 2025


Dear Readers, when discussing the musical of Alice Walker’s classic novel “The Color Purple”, you must acknowledge the production’s own journey from the tepidly received original 2005 Broadway production to the enthusiastically received 2015 Broadway revival which launched the career of the incredible Cynthia Erivo. We can discuss them in a bit but to start I will say that the current production at Village Theatre is certainly in the 2015 camp, with its streamlined production and roof shaking performances.

Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, & More at NIGHT AT THE PIER
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025


Night at the Pier, Family Equality’s signature fundraising gala, returned on Monday, May 12 for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and show-stopping Broadway performances from Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Nicole Schezringer And More Join NIGHT AT THE PIER Benefit Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025


Family Equality has announced a star-studded lineup for A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Broadway Magic. The evening will feature performances by 2025 Tony Award- nominees Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd).

Golda Zahra Returns For Performance in Beverly Hills
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025


On May 24, Golda Zahra will erturn to her hometown to perform a free community concert under the stars at the Beverly Cañon Gardens. Learn more about the performances here!

Theater Latté Da Reveals Cast of Stephen Sondheim's PASSION
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025


Casting is complete and rehearsals are now underway for Theater Latté Da's production of PASSION, the Tony Award-winning dark romance with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, based on the film Passione d'Amore directed by Ettore Scola.

Jake Gyllenhaal Will Be Honored at Manhattan Theatre Club's Spring Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that their 2025 annual Spring Gala will honor Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal. Learn more about the event here!

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