True Stories - 2021 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

The latest offering from The Braid is The Dysmorphic Diva, written and performed by Karen Agam Macarah (pictured, credit David Chiu). Fresh from its sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, her confessional cabaret shares how the shape we see in the mirror and how our family sees us shapes who we are for the rest of our lives. I spoke with Karen about how she developed her one-woman show, how she decided on which Broadway musical show tunes to sing, and which hilarious and touching true stories about family relationships and body struggles to include on her way to finding her best self.

La MaMa will present its 2026 Puppet Festival featuring world premieres and international artists exploring contemporary puppet theatre across multiple venues.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced the cast of its holiday production, with veteran actor Mark Robbins stepping into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge at Spencer Theatre, succeeding Gary Neal Johnson.

La MaMa announced the 2026 lineup for its biannual puppet festival, featuring new contemporary works including the world premiere ENDLESS FORMS and TIRESIAS PRESENTS NEW WEIRD FUTURE - A WORK IN PROCESS.

'When it comes to a murder mystery, there's so much low hanging fruit for good comedy, good improv, and character building.'

She is as fascinating as she is original, and The Beechman has her for one night every month... thank goodness.

Ballet Rhode Island opens season 49 with a mixed repertory program featuring James Whiteside's company premiere, a new work inspired by a Holocaust survivor story, and a returning Impressionist-themed ballet.

The Assembly announced five projects selected for its 2026-2027 Deceleration Lab, including works by Catalina Beltrán, Brett Ashley Robinson, and ensembles CAN TUNA and Friend of Friend.

Brandon Kyle Goodman's Queerties-nominated comedy returns to perform at The Elysian in Los Angeles, bringing the original New York cast from its Off-Broadway run.

Like many students, I had to read The Crucible in high school. I may not be the biggest fan of Arthur Miller’s classic work, but I’m open to discussion on it. When I first heard about Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is The Villain, I was curious to see where this title was going.

OMNI has released a two-disc anniversary edition of their debut album DELUXE, featuring original tracks, demos, B-sides, outtakes, and previously unreleased songs. The band will celebrate with a string of shows across multiple cities.

HYBE CINE FEST 2026 hits 60+ territories Oct. 24-31 with BTS live viewings, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN concert films. Tickets on sale now.

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

OMNI shares a demo of 'Wire' ahead of the reissue of their debut album DELUXE, a two-disc, 24-track set featuring original songs, demos, B-sides, outtakes, and unreleased tracks via Coliseum Records and Danger Collective.

The Smith Center will present major Broadway productions including PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (October 21–November 1), ELF THE MUSICAL (November 24–29), and OH, MARY! (October 6–11), with tickets on sale now.

The BLING EMPIRE alum and world-renowned DJ will host and co-produce the eight-episode series, which explores how Asian content creators monetize social media and build personal brands.

Ashli St. Armant's new theatrical work transforms Black American folklore into jazz, blues and gospel story-songs performed by a national ensemble of jazz artists at Chandler Center for the Arts in Arizona.

The National Theatre’s 2027 programme will include eight world premieres alongside much-loved classics, and a unique reach that extends across stages, screens and communities.

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is now playing on Broadway from Manhattan Theatre Club. Meet the cast of the play, which is now in previews.

It’s been more than 17 years since the hit Fox musical series 'Glee' premiered in May 2009. BroadwayWorld looks back on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.

Dash Arts will tour THE RECKONING, a dramatization of witness testimonies from the war in Ukraine, to Belgrade Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and Arcola Theatre.

Santa Monica Playhouse will present its Eleventh Annual Binge Fringe Festival, six weeks of free performances, workshops and music featuring local and visiting artists from across the country.

The folk-rock musical WAKEMAN, based on the true story of Civil War soldier Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, will make its developmental production debut at the New London Barn Playhouse.

The new folk-rock musical Wakeman, based on the true story of Civil War soldier Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, will make its developmental debut in New London through the Barn Playhouse's NEST Initiative.

Director Timothy Koh talks to us in much depth about his journey as a director and with Pangdemonium, giving hints of what to expect from their final production, and contributing to the future of the Singapore theatre scene.