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Ars Nova History
Dubbed by The New York Times as a “fertile incubator of offbeat theater,” Ars Nova provides artists a testing ground for new ideas.
Shows at the Ars Nova
DATES PRODUCTION 10/8/2025 - 11/21/2025 Heaux Church (2025) 9/25/2018 - 11/10/2018 Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future (2018) 9/25/2017 - 9/25/2017 Parallel Worlds (2017) 9/5/2017 - 10/21/2017 KPOP (2017) 3/16/2017 - 4/1/2017 Who Would Be King (2017) 9/13/2016 - 11/11/2016 Underground Railroad Game (2016) 1/8/2015 - 1/24/2015 HAM: A Musical Memoir (2015) 12/3/2005 - 12/23/2005 Striking 12 (2005) - Shida: A New Musical (2013)
News
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Playreading Of THE GOLDSMITH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of THE GOLDSMITH, a solo play written and performed by Sharone Sayegh. The work is based on true stories of a family’s gold jewelry passed down across generations and cultures.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of THE GOLDSMITH, a solo play written and performed by Sharone Sayegh. The work is based on true stories of a family’s gold jewelry passed down across generations and cultures.
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Ars Nova to Honor Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at Nova Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Ars Nova will honor Ars Nova alumni and Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Ars Nova will honor Ars Nova alumni and Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
GUTENBERG! Comes to TheatreZone in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
TheatreZone will present the musical GUTENBERG! starting February 5, starring fan favorites Alexander and Blaire. The show promises a blend of humor and historical fiction, set in a whimsical print shop.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
TheatreZone will present the musical GUTENBERG! starting February 5, starring fan favorites Alexander and Blaire. The show promises a blend of humor and historical fiction, set in a whimsical print shop.
Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley Brings THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE... to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026
Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026
Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show.
Kenny Finkle's INDOOR/ OOUTDOOR Begins At Little Theatre of Fall River In March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
Little Theatre of Fall River will present the SouthCoast premiere of Kenny Finkle's romantic comedy INDOOR/OUTDOOR, marking the 20th anniversary of its original Off-Broadway debut.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026
Little Theatre of Fall River will present the SouthCoast premiere of Kenny Finkle's romantic comedy INDOOR/OUTDOOR, marking the 20th anniversary of its original Off-Broadway debut.
Angie Schworer, Lauren Lopez, And Marcus M. Martin To Star In Industry Reading of New Mockumentary Play PRAIRIE PARK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Prairie Park, a new mockumentary play by T.J. Pieffer, will be presented in an invitation-only industry reading on Friday, January 9, 2026, produced by Pipe Dream in association with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Prairie Park, a new mockumentary play by T.J. Pieffer, will be presented in an invitation-only industry reading on Friday, January 9, 2026, produced by Pipe Dream in association with Davenport Theatrical Enterprises.
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
Amoeba Productions' COMPOSITION CABARET to Play at Young Ethel's
by Gillian Blum - Dec 7, 2025
Amoeba Productions, a new performing arts nonprofit in New York City, announced The Composition Cabaret — an epic night of live music and community-building.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 7, 2025
Amoeba Productions, a new performing arts nonprofit in New York City, announced The Composition Cabaret — an epic night of live music and community-building.
Chloe Radcliffe Brings CHEAT To Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
Comedian, actor and writer Chloe Radcliffe is bringing her acclaimed hit solo show CHEAT back to New York City for one night only on Friday, December 12 at Ars Nova.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
Comedian, actor and writer Chloe Radcliffe is bringing her acclaimed hit solo show CHEAT back to New York City for one night only on Friday, December 12 at Ars Nova.
Target Margin Theater Unveils 2025-2026 TMT Institute Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Target Margin Theater has revealed the 2025-2026 artists of the TMT Institute, a year-long fellowship that provides five artists with studio space, material resources, and a $2,000 stipend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Target Margin Theater has revealed the 2025-2026 artists of the TMT Institute, a year-long fellowship that provides five artists with studio space, material resources, and a $2,000 stipend.
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE to be Presented At Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Shaker Bridge Theatre will present Dear Jack, Dear Louis by Ken Ludwig. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Shaker Bridge Theatre will present Dear Jack, Dear Louis by Ken Ludwig. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City.
The Crossing's Christmas Concerts to Spotlight World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.
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