Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret 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!

New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts NEW WORKS PROJECT Features Exploration of Six Original Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts will present its annual New Works Project on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 1PM and 6PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre (10 West 64th Street, NYC) featuring excerpts from six original musicals in development.

The PlayGround Experiment Celebrates 200th Volume With Special Alumni Event
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

The PlayGround Experiment in Manhattan has announced their 200th Volume, Monday November 13th, marked with a special alumni presentation featuring works developed through the PG Evolution.

Rob Madge's MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) to Have Industry Presentations in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

The Olivier Award nominated play My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do) starring writer and performer Rob Madge, arrives in New York for special industry presentations.

COLLEGE FUN Benefit Premiere to be Presented at The Frog & Peach Theatre Company This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2023

The Frog & Peach Theatre Company will stage a one-night-only benefit premiere of “College Fun” a startling new comedy by Ted Zurkowski.

freeFall's Tandem Series Presents A One-Night Only Concert With The Hilarious Varla Jean Merman, March 3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

International drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown! After the craziest time in memory, the loosest gal in town is at loose ends. What's a distressed diva to do? Tease her hair, steal someone's Ativan, and get on with the show, of course!

Laura Bell Bundy Will Perform at Benefit Concert For DEAR MOM, I'M GAY! Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

Dear Mom, I'm Gay! is a new musical by David Allen Dilsizian. It tells the story of a young man coming out to his religious mother. It will premiere Off-Broadway this July 13-23 at the Chain Theater.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce Cinematic World Premiere of COX AND BOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has announced the grand finale of their 2020 Virtual Season, a premiere cinematic experience of Sir Arthur Sullivan and F.C. Burnand’s comic operetta, Cox and Box. This all-new original film is available for stream December 27 – January 2.

BWW Exclusive: Meet The Cast And Creative Team Of ONE EMPIRE, UNDER GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2020

Today on Friday, October 16th at 7pm, a special virtual reading of 'One Empire, Under God' - Anthony J. Piccione's new full-length drama exploring religious extremism & right-wing populism - will be broadcast via Zoom to monthly patrons on Patreon, as well as selected invited guests. Immediately after the reading, there will be a talkback - moderated by co-producer Jay Michaels - featuring the playwright, director & cast.

Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Show SUPERSPREADER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale has announced the opening of two shows for summer-long runs in Provincetown, starting this month. First, drag comedy legend Varla Jean Merman premiered her new comedy show Superspreader on July 9 which will run until September 12 poolside at the Crown & Anchor, featuring Gerald Goode at the piano.

Varla Jean Merman Brings Hit New Show A STAR IS BORED To Largo For Los Angeles Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale has announced that international chanteuse and drag superstar Varla Jean Merman will premiere her hilarious new comedy show A Star Is Bored in Los Angeles at Largo on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 PM. After 25 years of giving over 75% of her best at every performance, Varla is well, tired.

Huntington Theatre Company Presents THE JUDY AND VARLA SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2019

Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Judy Gold shares the stage for the first time ever with Boston-area cabaret sensation and Norton Award winner Varla Jean Merman at the Huntington Theatre Company for one night only on Saturday, October 19 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. Performance times are 6pm and 9pm. Produced by Mark Cortale, these two extraordinary talents will deliver what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of music, stand-up, and all-around hilarity. The Judy and Varla show features Gerald Goode at the piano.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Presents Double Bill AGES AGO and MR. JERICHO
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2019

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) concludes its 44th season with its first ever production of an unusual pair of one acts that bookend the Gilbert & Sullivan collaboration.

BEFORE THIS NEW YEAR Gets Industry Reading November 19th
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2018

'Before This New Year,' a coming-of-age identity and right-of-first-passage love story by playwright Liana Sonenclar, will play a reading for industry on Monday, November 19th at 7 PM, at the Jerry Orbach Theater at the Theater Center at 210 West 50th Street, and will feature a notable cast. The play is helmed by director Kimberly Loren Eaton, who has been working on the development of the piece with Sonenclar the past several months through her creative development and production company Theatrum Mundi Productions.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Sep 21, 2018

The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, announces its exciting upcoming Fall 2018-19 Season featuring The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance, New Year's with NYGASP and Ages Ago/Mr. Jericho.

Chinese Classical Literary Song Concert Comes To Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2018

Children from China and local Chinese youths are performing a Chinese Literary Song Concert at 3:30 PM today, August 11 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, located at 10 West 64th Street in the West Side YMCA.

Chinese Classical Literary Song Concert Comes To Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2018

Children from China and local Chinese youths are performing a Chinese Literary Song Concert at 3:30 PM on Saturday, August 11 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, located at 10 West 64th Street in the West Side YMCA.

Theatrum Mundi Productions presents A Reading of DAUGHTERS OF THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017

Throughout the entertainment industry, over the last month, the repeated question has reverberated: How can we change the paradigm and create more parity for women in the industry?

Kathryn Erbe, Deirdre Lovejoy & John Pankow Featured in Reading by Emerging Female Playwright
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017

A one-night only private industry reading of IT'S NOT ABOUT THE CAT will be presented at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre Monday July 17th at 6:30 pm.

Rebecca Gilman's Ibsen Reinvention DOLLHOUSE Set for The Acting Company's Salon Series
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017

The Acting Company will continue its 2016-2017 John McDonald Salon Series with Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, a contemporary Ibsen reinvention of A Doll's House set in modern-day Chicago, on Monday, April 24th at 7 PM at the Pearl Theatre, 555 West 42nd St. between 10th and 11th Aves., New York, NY.