Theater for the New City
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155 First Avenue
New York, NY 10009
Theater for the New City History
Theater for the New City (TNC) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning community cultural center that is known for its high artistic standards and widespread community service. One of New York’s most prolific theatrical organizations, TNC produces 30-40 premieres of new American plays per year, at least 10 of which are by emerging and young playwrights.
Shows at the Theater for the New City
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 1/15/2026 | - | 2/1/2026 | |
| 1/8/2026 | - | 1/25/2026 | |
| 6/19/2025 | - | 7/6/2025 | |
| 6/19/2025 | - | 7/6/2025 | |
| 6/19/2025 | - | 7/6/2025 | |
| 2/19/2020 | - | 2/23/2020 | |
| 12/4/2019 | - | 12/15/2019 | |
| 3/7/2019 | - | 3/31/2019 | |
| 4/4/2018 | - | 4/29/2018 | |
| 3/25/2016 | - | 4/17/2016 | |
| 10/1/2015 | - | 10/25/2015 | |
| 12/28/1999 | - | 1/23/2000 | |
News
COYOTE to Open 29th Street Playwrights Collective 10th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The 29th Street Playwright Collective will present a staged reading of Maxine Kern's COYOTE, directed by Dennis Elkins and featuring Christina Britton and Chuck Willey, at the Actors Theatre Workshop.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The 29th Street Playwright Collective will present a staged reading of Maxine Kern's COYOTE, directed by Dennis Elkins and featuring Christina Britton and Chuck Willey, at the Actors Theatre Workshop.
TRU to Present 'How To Write A Musical That Works Virtual Feedback Lab #2: Conflict And Obstacles'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present the second part of its virtual feedback lab for musical theater writers and producers, focusing on songs that express conflict, character turnarounds, and plot complications.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will present the second part of its virtual feedback lab for musical theater writers and producers, focusing on songs that express conflict, character turnarounds, and plot complications.
Photos: THE EDGE MOTEL to Open at Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tom Rowan's THE EDGE MOTEL will have its world premiere as part of the Dream Up Festival, directed by Ron Lasko and starring Beckett Fleet, Hannah Heil and Max Andrae.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tom Rowan's THE EDGE MOTEL will have its world premiere as part of the Dream Up Festival, directed by Ron Lasko and starring Beckett Fleet, Hannah Heil and Max Andrae.
BURNING LEAVES From TOSOS Theatre Company Will Come to Gural Theatre/A.R.T. NY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tom Rowan's new play about a young teacher and his closeted student will run at the Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres, directed by Graydon Gund.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Tom Rowan's new play about a young teacher and his closeted student will run at the Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres, directed by Graydon Gund.
Vitoria de Oliveira Keeps Coming Back to the Work
by Team BWW - Sep 2, 2026
Before Vitoria de Oliveira had New York credits, a feature film lead, or a conservatory certificate from The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, she had rehearsal. A lot of it. Rooms in Madrid. Lines repeated until they stopped sounding like lines. Bodies moving through scenes that had to be made alive again, even when everyone was tired.
by Team BWW - Sep 2, 2026
Before Vitoria de Oliveira had New York credits, a feature film lead, or a conservatory certificate from The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, she had rehearsal. A lot of it. Rooms in Madrid. Lines repeated until they stopped sounding like lines. Bodies moving through scenes that had to be made alive again, even when everyone was tired.
CITY OF LADIES to Bring Christine de Pizan Story to Dream Up Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Angela Pierce will star as medieval writer Christine de Pizan in CITY OF LADIES, a new play by Lorraine Liscio at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Angela Pierce will star as medieval writer Christine de Pizan in CITY OF LADIES, a new play by Lorraine Liscio at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.
CITY OF LADIES to Make World Premiere at Dream Up Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Lorraine Liscio's new play about medieval writer Christine de Pizan, directed by Myriam Cyr, will premiere at Theater for the New City in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Lorraine Liscio's new play about medieval writer Christine de Pizan, directed by Myriam Cyr, will premiere at Theater for the New City in New York City.
THE EDGE MOTEL to Premiere at Dream Up Festival This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
The Dream Up Festival in association Theater for the New City will present the World Premiere of THE EDGE MOTEL by Tom Rowan, with performances beginning in September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
The Dream Up Festival in association Theater for the New City will present the World Premiere of THE EDGE MOTEL by Tom Rowan, with performances beginning in September.
TNC to Host TAKING IT TO THE STREETS Street Theater Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Theater for the New City will present an archival exhibit marking 55 years of its Summer Street Theater, featuring photos, recordings, costumes and props at its gallery in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Theater for the New City will present an archival exhibit marking 55 years of its Summer Street Theater, featuring photos, recordings, costumes and props at its gallery in New York City.
OBIT to Open at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's revenge thriller, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City, starring Richard Topol and Carolyn Holding.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's revenge thriller, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City, starring Richard Topol and Carolyn Holding.
OBIT Revenge Thriller to Open at Theater For The New City
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's new play, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City in a dystopian near-future setting.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Chace's new play, about an advance-obituary writer confronting a college president with a gun and a grievance, will run at Theater for the New City in a dystopian near-future setting.
CALIFORNIA'S FAULT to Premiere at Theater for the New City's DREAM UP FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Michael Matasci's new dark comedy California's Fault, directed by Karen Slade, will make its world premiere at Theater for the New City in New York's East Village.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Michael Matasci's new dark comedy California's Fault, directed by Karen Slade, will make its world premiere at Theater for the New City in New York's East Village.
CITY OF LADIES to Premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Angela Pierce stars as Christine de Pizan in Lorraine Liscio's new play, directed by Myriam Cyr, staged at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Angela Pierce stars as Christine de Pizan in Lorraine Liscio's new play, directed by Myriam Cyr, staged at Theater for the New City's Johnson Theater.
SHELTER INN PLACE to Open at Theater Row In September
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Ego Actus Theatre Company will present Henry Feldman's comedy about a hotel manager trapped with family during a hurricane, directed by Joan Kane at Theater Row.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Ego Actus Theatre Company will present Henry Feldman's comedy about a hotel manager trapped with family during a hurricane, directed by Joan Kane at Theater Row.
MCMUSICAL to Have First Developmental Run at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
From the creators of Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody) comes McMusical, a brand-new, unhinged satirical romp making its first developmental production at Theater for the New City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
From the creators of Garfeld: The Musical (A Garfield Parody) comes McMusical, a brand-new, unhinged satirical romp making its first developmental production at Theater for the New City.
MAHOGANY HALL to Premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
A new musical by Katharine McNair and Michael Gallant set in 1929 New Orleans' Storyville District will run as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
A new musical by Katharine McNair and Michael Gallant set in 1929 New Orleans' Storyville District will run as part of the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City.
SOMEWHERE, VIRGINIA to Premiere at TNC's Dream Up! Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
John Harney's new play, directed by Anna Rebek, follows a former congressional chief of staff who summons ex-colleagues to a Virginia house after abruptly quitting her job.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
John Harney's new play, directed by Anna Rebek, follows a former congressional chief of staff who summons ex-colleagues to a Virginia house after abruptly quitting her job.
THE BOX to Return to NYC at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
The award-winning dark comedy will run as part of the Dream Up Festival, featuring returning cast members Chelsea J. Smith and Darrell Shipley alongside newcomer Reece Grover.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
The award-winning dark comedy will run as part of the Dream Up Festival, featuring returning cast members Chelsea J. Smith and Darrell Shipley alongside newcomer Reece Grover.
#ONEINNOCENTWOMAN to Open at Dream Up Festival at Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new play by Matt Okin, featuring five actors portraying more than 40 characters, will run in the Johnson Theater as part of the Dream Up Festival in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
A new play by Matt Okin, featuring five actors portraying more than 40 characters, will run in the Johnson Theater as part of the Dream Up Festival in New York City.
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