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New York, NY 10002
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Dixon Place History
An artistic incubator since 1986, Dixon Place is a Bessie and Obie Award-winning non-profit institution committed to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature & visual art at all stages of development. Presenting over 1000 creators a year, this local haven inspires & encourages diverse artists of all stripes & callings to take risks, generate new ideas & consummate new practices. Many artists, such as Deb Margolin, Blue Man Group, John Leguizamo, Lisa Kron, David Cale, Penny Arcade, and Reno began their careers at Dixon Place. In addition to emerging artists, Dixon Place has also been privileged to present evenings of new and experimental work.
Shows at the Dixon Place
DATES PRODUCTION 6/8/2024 - 6/15/2024 Bill's 44th (2024) 11/8/2019 - 11/23/2019 Bright and Brave: A New Musical (2019)
News
White Wave Dance Will Present The 10th Annual SOLODUO DANCE FESTIVAL At Dixon Place
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
WHITE WAVE Dance will present the 10th Annual SOLODUO DANCE FESTIVAL at Dixon Place with three distinct programs of solo and duet choreography. This year’s edition will continue the partnership with the ChangMu International Dance Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
WHITE WAVE Dance will present the 10th Annual SOLODUO DANCE FESTIVAL at Dixon Place with three distinct programs of solo and duet choreography. This year’s edition will continue the partnership with the ChangMu International Dance Festival.
Justin Anderson Taylor's UNBLINKING EYE To Receive Industry Presentation At Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company, NextStage Productions and Shotgun Curly Productions will present an invite only industry presentation of Unblinking Eye, a visceral new work about the wars we no longer see by Justin Anderson Taylor.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The Flying Carpet Theatre Company, NextStage Productions and Shotgun Curly Productions will present an invite only industry presentation of Unblinking Eye, a visceral new work about the wars we no longer see by Justin Anderson Taylor.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
HARP Theatricals to Bring I KEEP LEAVING PARTIES EARLY To The Rat's Inaugural Gala-Thon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
HARP Theatricals will bring Amelia Kennedy's poignant short play I Keep Leaving Parties Early, directed by Heather Bildman, to The Rat's inaugural Gala-Thon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
HARP Theatricals will bring Amelia Kennedy's poignant short play I Keep Leaving Parties Early, directed by Heather Bildman, to The Rat's inaugural Gala-Thon.
Dixon Place to Present 30-30-30! Annual Dance Benefit on December 30
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Dixon Place will conclude its 39th Anniversary Season with the return of its annual 30-30-30 dance benefit, featuring 30 companies sharing three minutes of new work each.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Dixon Place will conclude its 39th Anniversary Season with the return of its annual 30-30-30 dance benefit, featuring 30 companies sharing three minutes of new work each.
Cult Favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman to Premiere New Holiday Show At Stonewall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Andrea Alton stars as cult favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman in the premiere of 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE MOLLY JOLLY! at The Stonewall Inn. Molly 'Equality' Dykeman, who spends her days as a security guard at PS 339 in the Bronx, is back with a new show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Andrea Alton stars as cult favorite Molly 'Equality' Dykeman in the premiere of 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE MOLLY JOLLY! at The Stonewall Inn. Molly 'Equality' Dykeman, who spends her days as a security guard at PS 339 in the Bronx, is back with a new show!
Dialogue With Three Chords And BrooklynONE To Team Up For Holiday Theatre At Industry City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Dialogue with Three Chords and brooklynONE Productions will team up to present a season of holiday theatre at Industry City. The immersive theatrical pub crawl THE MARI LWYD returns, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Dialogue with Three Chords and brooklynONE Productions will team up to present a season of holiday theatre at Industry City. The immersive theatrical pub crawl THE MARI LWYD returns, plus more.
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
PACKRAT: THE QUEST POR LA ABUNDANCIA to be Presented at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s PACKRAT: The Quest por la Abundancia, a visually crafted puppet-forward play that asks urgent questions about home, belonging, and responsibility.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s PACKRAT: The Quest por la Abundancia, a visually crafted puppet-forward play that asks urgent questions about home, belonging, and responsibility.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre to Present FIRST LIGHT: Winter Preview Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present First Light: Winter Preview Performance at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present First Light: Winter Preview Performance at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals 2025"2026 Youngblood Playwrights Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.
VICKIE & NICKIE'S HOLIDAY SLEIGH RIDE! NY State Tour Pulls into Rosendale and Old Forge
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
The musical-comedy sister duo from Minnesota, Vickie & Nickie, are bringing their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! to The Muse in Rosendale and View Arts Center in Old Forge for a New York State mini tour.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
The musical-comedy sister duo from Minnesota, Vickie & Nickie, are bringing their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! to The Muse in Rosendale and View Arts Center in Old Forge for a New York State mini tour.
SHITZPROBE to Welcome SLAM FRANK's Olivia Bernabe For One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Shitzprobe, NYC's premiere improvised musical comedy show, has revealed that Olivia Bernabe will be their special guest star for their upcoming show. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Shitzprobe, NYC's premiere improvised musical comedy show, has revealed that Olivia Bernabe will be their special guest star for their upcoming show. Learn more!
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ART FESTIVAL Unveils Full Lineup for 2025 Edition at The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) will return December 8–14 to The Tank in New York City with its 7th Annual Festival, presented by the International Human Rights Art Movement.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) will return December 8–14 to The Tank in New York City with its 7th Annual Festival, presented by the International Human Rights Art Movement.
Page 73 Unveils 12 Semifinalists For Its 2026 Playwriting Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025
Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.
Dixon Place Will Present Amina Henry’s INTERSTATE Directed By Cat Miller
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Dixon Place and That Old Hillside will present Interstate, a new play by Amina Henry directed by Cat Miller, running December 4–20, 2025, at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street, New York City).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Dixon Place and That Old Hillside will present Interstate, a new play by Amina Henry directed by Cat Miller, running December 4–20, 2025, at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street, New York City).
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre to Present Studio Sips & Steps
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present Studio Sips & Steps on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7PM at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre will present Studio Sips & Steps on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7PM at Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio. Learn more and see how to attend!
TURNING TIGERS INTO PANCAKES Comes to Dixon Place
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
This November, New York audiences are invited to laugh, shout, and eat pancakes with Joseph Lymous as he brings his new solo comedy Turning Tigers Into Pancakes to Dixon Place.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025
This November, New York audiences are invited to laugh, shout, and eat pancakes with Joseph Lymous as he brings his new solo comedy Turning Tigers Into Pancakes to Dixon Place.
Taylor Iman Jones to Star in CHARLOTTE LUCAS IS 27 AND NOT DEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Taylor Iman Jones (Broadway’s Six, Head Over Heels; Hamilton national tour) will star as ‘Charlotte Lucas’ in the upcoming IGNITE Concert of Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Taylor Iman Jones (Broadway’s Six, Head Over Heels; Hamilton national tour) will star as ‘Charlotte Lucas’ in the upcoming IGNITE Concert of Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead.
UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!
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