The Neighborhood Playhouse at 50 1978

Opened: December 3, 1978
Closing: December 03, 1978

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DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Now Hiring: Costume Specialist, Dancers, & More - BWW Classifieds
by - Apr 20, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/20/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Now Hiring: Sound Engineer, Costume Personnel & More - BWW Classifieds
by - Apr 13, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/13/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

A World Premiere, West Coast Premieres & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023


San Francisco Playhouse has announced its 21st season, to be presented September 2023 to September 2024. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Now Hiring: Director of Arts Engagement, Stage Manager, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by - Nov 10, 2022


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/10/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022


After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue, for three productions.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 4/7/2022
by - Apr 7, 2022


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/7/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

ROCKEFELLER CENTER and FLIPPER'S ROLLER BOOGIE PALACE Bring Roller Skating to Iconic Rink
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 19, 2022


Tishman Speyer and Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace announced that a new roller skating rink will open at The Rink at Rockefeller Center on April 15, 2022. This latest element of Rockefeller Center’s campus-wide redevelopment is a revival of the Los Angeles-based roller rink and legendary cultural hotspot of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s run by Ian “Flipper” Ross. Find out more here.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Full Lineup and Dates for 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021


Playwrights Horizons today announced its 2021-22 season. The influential Off-Broadway institution returns to in-person performance after 18 months in which, under new artistic leadership, it has marked its 50th anniversary and reflected deeply on the role the theater should play in the life of its city, its country, and the world.

Center Theatre Group Launches Digital Stage, Announces Casey Nicholaw, Phylicia Rashad & Paula Vogel as Associate Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2020


Center Theatre Group has announced the immediate launch of their newest venue, the Digital Stage, currently housing its ever-expanding library of education, community outreach and Art Goes On videos. Center Theatre Group has welcomed Casey Nicholaw, Phylicia Rashad and Paula Vogel, as its latest Associate Artists.

Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020


Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.

Photo Coverage: Linda Purl Plays the Beach Cafe
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 19, 2019


If you were making a movie about New York City and were tasked to re-create the perfect intimate night club experience that included a beautiful glamorous singer and famous New Yorkers at the tables look no further. That scene took place at the Beach Cafe with actress/singer Linda Purl performing her show up close and personal singing to you from the curve of Tedd Firth's Grand Piano on the East Side of Manhattan last night.

New Casting Announced for World Premiere BREAKING OUT OF SUNSET PALACE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019


Queensbury Theatre is proud to announce the cast for the world premiere of Breaking Out of Sunset Place, playing January 24 - February 10, 2019.

New York Film Critics Series And NJPAC Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of National Lampoon's Classic Film, Animal House
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017


New York Film Critics Series (NYFCS) in a special partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a unique movie experience celebrating the 40th Anniversary of National Lampoon's Animal House on Friday February 16th, 2018 at 8pm. The iconic Animal House movie starring John Belushi, Tim Matheson , Peter Riegert, Karen Allen, Thomas Hulce, Stephen Furst, and Donald Sutherland which is a direct spin-off from National Lampoon about a misfit group of fraternity members who challenge the authority of the dean of Faber College.

Ron Hawking's THE MEN AND THEIR MUSIC to Mark 10th Anniversary at the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


The Windy City's own Ron Hawking returns this fall to Apollo Theater Chicago (2540 N Lincoln Ave) with the 10-year anniversary celebration of The Men and Their Music, produced by Rob Kolson Creative Productions, Inc.

Ron Hawking's THE MEN AND THEIR MUSIC to Mark 10th Anniversary at the Apollo Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017


The Windy City's own Ron Hawking returns this fall to Apollo Theater Chicago (2540 N Lincoln Ave) with the 10-year anniversary celebration of The Men and Their Music, produced by Rob Kolson Creative Productions, Inc.

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for June 1, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 1, 2017


GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! It's Thursday, June 1, 2017 - or, as we like to call it #TheaterThursday, 'June is busting out all over…' as a song from Carousel reminds us, and there's no better way to kick off a new month than by planning our theater outings for the weekend! Tomorrow night at Cumberland County Playhouse, the company, cast and crew unveil the 2017 model of Smoke on the Mountain, which marks the 24th year of the musical playing in Crossville. Weslie Webster directs and her cast includes Daniel W. Black and Lauren Marshall as Sanders family father and mother Burl and Vera.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


THE FOREIGNER is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker. The show opens tonight, July 8, 2015.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in THE FOREIGNER, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2015


The Foreigner is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season, starring Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean in one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

Jeffrey Bean to Star in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER; Cast & Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for The Foreigner, the last play in the "Alley Theatre @ UH" season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

TALLEY'S FOLLY Begins Tonight at Aurora Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2015


Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with TALLEY'S FOLLY. In a season dedicated to his memory, the company pays homage to one of the most prolific and revered American playwrights of the 20th century, Lanford Wilson, with 'The Talley Trilogy,' of which TALLEY'S FOLLEY is the first entry in the series of three interrelated plays.

TALLEY'S FOLLY Begins 4/3 at Aurora Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with TALLEY'S FOLLY. In a season dedicated to his memory, the company pays homage to one of the most prolific and revered American playwrights of the 20th century, Lanford Wilson, with 'The Talley Trilogy,' of which TALLEY'S FOLLEY is the first entry in the series of three interrelated plays.

SURVIVING MOMMIE DEAREST with Christina Crawford Set for St. Luke's Theatre, 11/20-22
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


CHRISTINA CRAWFORD: SURVIVING MOMMIE DEAREST, an award-winning documentary starring best-selling author, actress and activist Christina Crawford, who also hosts a live on stage conversation with the audience, will have a limited run of 3 performances: November 20th -22nd at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th St.).

THE HOW AND THE WHY Rounds Out TimeLine Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces that The How and the Why by Sarah Treem (Netflix's House of Cards, HBO's In Treatment), directed by Keira Fromm and starring Janet Ulrich Brooks and Elizabeth Ledo, will be the third production of its 2013-14 season.

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