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The Cell History
The Cell presents jazz performances, fine art exhibits & other events showcased in an intimate venue with a balcony.
Shows at the The Cell
DATES PRODUCTION 4/24/2026 - 5/17/2026 Beauty Freak (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets3/19/2025 - 4/19/2025 The Trojans (2025) 10/24/2019 - 10/31/2019 DOLL DNA (2019) 8/13/2019 - 8/24/2019 The Pink Unicorn (2019) 9/23/2018 - 10/21/2018 The Evolution of Mann (2018) 6/14/2017 - 7/15/2017 Bastard Jones (2017) 4/24/2017 - 4/24/2017 Pretty to the Bone (2017) - The Evolution of Man (2020) [Cancelled]
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph
by - Apr 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 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 29, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Schur Will Return to CHICAGO and Nik Walker Will Join the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
American Theater Group Names Charlotte Cohn as Producing Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Charlotte Cohn has been appointed Producing Artistic Director of American Theater Group, succeeding founder Jim Vagias, who is retiring after leading the organization since its founding.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Charlotte Cohn has been appointed Producing Artistic Director of American Theater Group, succeeding founder Jim Vagias, who is retiring after leading the organization since its founding.
Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Opens Off-Broadway At The Cell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini. See production photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre officially opened “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements, directed by Danilo Gambini. See production photos!
Hunter College MFA Program Will Present Industry Reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER by Mya Ison, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds, on April 10th, featuring Ayana Workman, Kelly McAndrew, and Tẹmídayọ Amay.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of I'M A REALLY GOOD SWIMMER by Mya Ison, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds, on April 10th, featuring Ayana Workman, Kelly McAndrew, and Tẹmídayọ Amay.
Photos: BEAUTY FREAK Begins Rehearsals At The Cell For Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre's world premiere of “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for What Will the Neighbors Say? and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre's world premiere of “Beauty Freak,” a new play by James Clements.
Breaking & Entering Will Present MY BODY IS FALLING APART in NYC Spring 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective and Henry Lombino will present MY BODY IS FALLING APART, a performance ritual in NYC, touring Brooklyn and Manhattan in Spring 2026. The show combines found poetry and original music, exploring themes of trauma and healing.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective and Henry Lombino will present MY BODY IS FALLING APART, a performance ritual in NYC, touring Brooklyn and Manhattan in Spring 2026. The show combines found poetry and original music, exploring themes of trauma and healing.
What Will the Neighbors Say? Secures $22,000 Grant from NYC Cultural Affairs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
What Will the Neighbors Say? has received an award of $22,000 from the City of New York as part of the city's recent announcement of more than $74 million in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants to 1,171 cultural organizations.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
What Will the Neighbors Say? has received an award of $22,000 from the City of New York as part of the city's recent announcement of more than $74 million in Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants to 1,171 cultural organizations.
Hunter College to Host Industry Reading of A GOOD FIT by Maia Matsushita McBride
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.
A.J. Shively to Star in DUBLIN NOIR Industry Reading at the Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Tony nominee A.J. Shively stars in an industry reading of Honor Molloy's Dublin Noir at the Cell Theatre, a new play set in 1939 Ireland exploring paranoia and violence on the brink of WWII.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Tony nominee A.J. Shively stars in an industry reading of Honor Molloy's Dublin Noir at the Cell Theatre, a new play set in 1939 Ireland exploring paranoia and violence on the brink of WWII.
TRU to Present Live Town Hall: Being Nonbinary In A Predominantly Binary Business
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present a live Town Hall titled 'Being Nonbinary in a Predominantly Binary Business' at Polaris North Studio, exploring the unique challenges faced by nonbinary individuals in theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present a live Town Hall titled 'Being Nonbinary in a Predominantly Binary Business' at Polaris North Studio, exploring the unique challenges faced by nonbinary individuals in theater.
James Clements' BEAUTY FREAK to be Presented at The Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Beauty Freak, a new play by James Clements, examining the controversial life of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, is set to premiere at The Cell Theatre this spring.
Origin Theatre Company Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Aidan Cleary and Labhaoise Magee have been announced as the new leaders of Origin Theatre Company, set to bring fresh vision to the theater's future productions.
Full Cast Set for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN; Layton Williams Departs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
Co-producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have revealed the full cast for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026
Co-producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have revealed the full cast for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Video: Watch Whitney Leavitt Perform 'Roxie' on Her Opening Night in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Watch videos of her singing 'Roxie' and taking her first bow!
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Dancing with the Stars semi-finalist and star of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Watch videos of her singing 'Roxie' and taking her first bow!
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.
Lisa Milinazzo To Direct DAVID'S NEW YEAR at Chain Theatre’s 2026 Winter One-Act Festival
by Gillian Blum - Jan 17, 2026
The Chain Theatre will present David's New Year, a new short play by Youlim Nam and directed by acclaimed director Lisa Milinazzo, as part of its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, celebrating new voices and innovative short-form theatre.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 17, 2026
The Chain Theatre will present David's New Year, a new short play by Youlim Nam and directed by acclaimed director Lisa Milinazzo, as part of its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, celebrating new voices and innovative short-form theatre.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 27, 2025- Revisit Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances and More!
by - Nov 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 27, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Robyn Hurder Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
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