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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 3/19/2025 - 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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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!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
Justin Purcell to Return to Chicago Magic Lounge with New Show MAGIC IS PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Chicago Magic Lounge will present the debut of Magic is People, a new one-man show by founding company member and audience favorite Justin Purcell. Experience the magic of connection in Magic is People, a show that blurs the line between performer and audience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Chicago Magic Lounge will present the debut of Magic is People, a new one-man show by founding company member and audience favorite Justin Purcell. Experience the magic of connection in Magic is People, a show that blurs the line between performer and audience.
Greg T. Nanni And Griffin Stanton-Ameisen's THE BODY FILTERS To Premiere At The Cell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
the cell theatre will present The Body Filters, a dystopian play by Greg T. Nanni and Griffin Stanton-Ameisen. The Body Filters is a futuristic tale about two workers who filter dead carcasses away from their camp's limited water source.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
the cell theatre will present The Body Filters, a dystopian play by Greg T. Nanni and Griffin Stanton-Ameisen. The Body Filters is a futuristic tale about two workers who filter dead carcasses away from their camp's limited water source.
Layton Williams and George Blagden Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
THE OGGS IN HOBOKEN Staged Reading Comes to TOSOS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS will present their first 2025 / 2026 Season Fundraiser with staged readings of The OGGs in Hoboken.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
New York City’s oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS will present their first 2025 / 2026 Season Fundraiser with staged readings of The OGGs in Hoboken.
TOSOS to Present Free Halloween-Themed QUEER SPOOKY SHORTS Short Play Extravaganza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
In celebration of the Halloween season, New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has revealed the five short plays to be presented at Queer Spooky Shorts 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
In celebration of the Halloween season, New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has revealed the five short plays to be presented at Queer Spooky Shorts 2025.
MY ITALY STORY Revival Comes to Art House Productions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, featured in the new Netflix series Ratu Ratu Queens, will star in the revival of My Italy Story, playwright Joseph Gallo's endearing play about family.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, featured in the new Netflix series Ratu Ratu Queens, will star in the revival of My Italy Story, playwright Joseph Gallo's endearing play about family.
(UN)CONDITIONAL by Ali Keller Begins Performances at SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
(un)conditional, a provocative new play by Ali Keller, will make its world premiere at SoHo Playhouse September 19–October 26, 2025. Directed by Ivey Lowe, the Off-Broadway production explores fantasies, boundaries, and the breaking points of love through the story of two couples and a young child caught in their struggles.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
(un)conditional, a provocative new play by Ali Keller, will make its world premiere at SoHo Playhouse September 19–October 26, 2025. Directed by Ivey Lowe, the Off-Broadway production explores fantasies, boundaries, and the breaking points of love through the story of two couples and a young child caught in their struggles.
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