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New York, NY 10014
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Rattlestick Theater History
Rattlestick produces mainstage productions; develops work by Middle Voice (Rattlestick’s apprentice company); creates artistic development opportunities for artists to hone their craft; and provides opportunities for students to engage with innovative work through residencies, fellowships, and special performances.
Shows at the Rattlestick Theater
DATES PRODUCTION 2/8/2023 - 3/5/2023 Amani (2023) 11/9/2022 - 12/11/2022 The Gett (2022) 7/6/2022 - 8/7/2022 Mister Miss America (2022) 1/9/2022 - 2/13/2022 Addressless (2022) 10/21/2019 - 11/23/2019 Monsoon Season (2019) 9/5/2019 - 10/13/2019 Novenas For A Lost Hospital (2019) 4/17/2019 - 5/19/2019 Lockdown (2019) 10/10/2018 - 12/2/2018 Lewiston & Clarkston (2018) 9/27/2017 - 10/28/2017 {my lingerie play} 2017: THE CONCERT AND CALL TO ARMS!!!!!!!!! The Final Installation (2017) 2/23/2017 - 3/18/2017 Nibbler (2017) 3/3/2016 - 4/10/2016 Ironbound (2016) 8/28/2015 - 10/25/2015 Hamlet in Bed (2015) 3/20/2013 - 5/12/2013 Buyer and Cellar (2013) 1/10/2013 - 2/13/2013 Collision (2013) 9/13/2012 - 11/10/2012 Through The Yellow Hour (2012) 1/18/2012 - 3/3/2012 Yosemite (2012) 4/14/2010 - 5/29/2010 The Aliens (2010) 1/31/2008 - 3/2/2008 War (2008) 5/19/2005 - 6/19/2005 Miss Julie (2005) 11/17/2003 - 12/21/2003 Where We're Born (2003) 11/17/2002 - 12/22/2002 Bliss (2002) 9/8/2002 - 10/13/2002 Faster (2002) 6/23/2002 - 7/28/2002 My Special Friend (2002) 6/7/2002 - 7/28/2002 Cologne (2002) 1/30/2002 - 3/3/2002 Finder's Fee (2002) 11/10/2001 - 12/30/2001 Neil's Garden (2001) 6/28/2001 - 9/9/2001 Down South (2001) 11/20/2000 - 12/23/2000 Saved or Destroyed (2000) 6/28/2000 - 10/29/2000 The Crumple Zone (2000) 12/4/1997 - 1/11/1998 ...And the Pursuit of Happiness (1997) 9/4/1996 - 9/29/1996 Volunteer Man (1996) - The Long Shrift (2014)
News
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Artistic Directors, A New Union Contract & A New 3,000-Seat Venue
by Alex Freeman - Apr 27, 2026
On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 27, 2026
On the industry and international fronts, American Dream mall in New Jersey prepares to open a 3,000-seat performing arts center ahead of the FIFA World Cup, UK theater organizations call for ticket resale price cap legislation ahead of the King's Speech, and the Royal Academy of Dance receives a two-year grant to fund bursaries for trainee dance teachers.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of Eliana Theologides Rodriguez's INDIAN PRINCESSES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsals are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsals are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026
From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026
From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.
Industry Pro Newsletter: P!NK to Host the Tonys + DOJ Settles With Broadway Across America
by Alex Freeman - Apr 13, 2026
On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 13, 2026
On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.
Photos: Ben Beckley, Rebecca Jimenez and More in Rehearsals for INDIAN PRINCESSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Check out rehearsal photos for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. The production stars Ben Beckley, Rebecca Jiminez and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Check out rehearsal photos for the Off-Broadway production of Indian Princesses, written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez and directed by Miranda Cornell. The production stars Ben Beckley, Rebecca Jiminez and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More
by - Apr 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Now Speaks 20 Languages — and More Big News
by Alex Freeman - Apr 6, 2026
This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.
by Alex Freeman - Apr 6, 2026
This week's theater news spans continents and crosses languages — quite literally. In New York, Rattlestick Theater announces a meaningful tribute to one of Off-Broadway's greatest champions, renaming its West Village home in honor of the late playwright Terrence McNally, while Broadway Cares celebrates the generosity of the theater community with a record-breaking fundraising run on Governors Island. Across the Atlantic, the beloved West End hit Paddington the Musical prepares to bring its score to audiences worldwide with an eagerly anticipated cast recording release. And speaking of reaching audiences worldwide, BroadwayWorld announces a major expansion of its multilingual platform, now available in 20 languages ahead of a landmark year for international visitors to the U.S. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the theater community is grappling with hard questions about legacy, accountability, and who gets to define excellence, as the city's storied Jeff Awards face growing calls for reform.
Rattlestick Theater Will Be Renamed For Terrence McNally
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Rattlestick Theater building, located at 224 Waverly Place, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater after the late Tony Award-winning playwright. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Rattlestick Theater building, located at 224 Waverly Place, will be renamed The Terrence McNally Theater after the late Tony Award-winning playwright. Learn more here!
Youlim Nam Selected as 2026 Resident Artist at HB Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
New York City-based playwright, actor, and producer Youlim Nam has been selected as a 2026 Resident Artist at HB Studio. Nam will develop her original full-length play, New Year's Day (Sae Hae), culminating in a public reading.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
New York City-based playwright, actor, and producer Youlim Nam has been selected as a 2026 Resident Artist at HB Studio. Nam will develop her original full-length play, New Year's Day (Sae Hae), culminating in a public reading.
Tickets Available for Atlanta Opera's NOW Festival Featuring New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present the NOW Festival from June 12-14, 2026, showcasing the premiere of Jala Smirti's Water Memory, and a 96-Hour Opera Competition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
The Atlanta Opera will present the NOW Festival from June 12-14, 2026, showcasing the premiere of Jala Smirti's Water Memory, and a 96-Hour Opera Competition.
Hunter College Partners With Breaking The Binary Theatre For Public Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting program, in collaboration with Breaking the Binary Theatre, will present a series of free public master class workshops aimed at supporting transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ theatre artists.
Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces 2026 Intensive Mentorship Playwrights
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Latinx Playwrights Circle announced that the two playwrights selected for this year's Intensive Mentorship are Jaymes Sanchez and Nestor Guzman, and they will get the space and support to develop a full-length play.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Latinx Playwrights Circle announced that the two playwrights selected for this year's Intensive Mentorship are Jaymes Sanchez and Nestor Guzman, and they will get the space and support to develop a full-length play.
Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon to Lead LITTLE LIVES Benefit at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon will star in a benefit reading of LITTLE LIVES at The Public Theater on March 16. The one-night event will support the Chicago Abortion Fund and feature a cast of stage and screen performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Cynthia Nixon and Susan Sarandon will star in a benefit reading of LITTLE LIVES at The Public Theater on March 16. The one-night event will support the Chicago Abortion Fund and feature a cast of stage and screen performers.
Rebecca Jimenez, Ben Beckley and More to Star in INDIAN PRINCESSES Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company and Rattlestick Theater have revealed the cast for the Off-Broadway debut of Indian Princesses written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company and Rattlestick Theater have revealed the cast for the Off-Broadway debut of Indian Princesses written by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez.
Avery Deutsch Wins 2025 Neukom Playwriting Award for THE AGE OF MARY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Avery Deutsch's play 'THE AGE OF MARY' has been selected for the 2025 Neukom Playwriting Award, with upcoming workshops and public readings in Vermont and New Hampshire.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Avery Deutsch's play 'THE AGE OF MARY' has been selected for the 2025 Neukom Playwriting Award, with upcoming workshops and public readings in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Rattlestick Theater And Storybridge Productions Share Details For Workshop Presentation Of THE CALL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Rattlestick Theater and StoryBridge Productions are presenting a workshop of The Call, a new musical by Mkhululi Mabija and Paul Castles. The work-in-progress presentation is part of Rattlestick’s Waverly Performance Studio initiative and will be held at BAM Attic Studio in Brooklyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Rattlestick Theater and StoryBridge Productions are presenting a workshop of The Call, a new musical by Mkhululi Mabija and Paul Castles. The work-in-progress presentation is part of Rattlestick’s Waverly Performance Studio initiative and will be held at BAM Attic Studio in Brooklyn.
Rachel Lin’s Solo Show DEAR JOHN to Have World Premiere At HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Dear John, a solo show by Rachel Lin, will premiere at HERE Arts Center. Dear John is a solo show based on a true story about what happens when a long-absent father finds his not-quite-adult daughter through a social networking website.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Dear John, a solo show by Rachel Lin, will premiere at HERE Arts Center. Dear John is a solo show based on a true story about what happens when a long-absent father finds his not-quite-adult daughter through a social networking website.
Cast Set For LUCKY STIFF at Actors Theatre of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Actors Theatre of Indiana's (ATI) Lucky Stiff will open January 30 thru February 15. The cast has been announced that will be part of this wildly funny, fast-paced musical murder mystery.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Actors Theatre of Indiana's (ATI) Lucky Stiff will open January 30 thru February 15. The cast has been announced that will be part of this wildly funny, fast-paced musical murder mystery.
Immersive New Musical MIDNIGHT AT FORBIDDEN CITY Will Receive Staged Reading With All-Asian Team
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
A staged reading of Midnight at Forbidden City, an immersive new musical inspired by the trailblazing Asian American performers of San Francisco's legendary Forbidden City nightclub.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
A staged reading of Midnight at Forbidden City, an immersive new musical inspired by the trailblazing Asian American performers of San Francisco's legendary Forbidden City nightclub.
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