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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 Bike Shop The Musical (2026) 1/15/2026 - 2/1/2026 Always Young (2026) 1/8/2026 - 1/25/2026 Sima and EG: A Musical Portrait of Emma Goldman (2026) 6/19/2025 - 7/6/2025 Camera Ready (2025) 6/19/2025 - 7/6/2025 Persephone Palmer Steps Out (2025) 6/19/2025 - 7/6/2025 A House Full of Flies (2025) 2/19/2020 - 2/23/2020 The Whore From Ohio (2020) 12/4/2019 - 12/15/2019 The Assassination of J.Kaisaa (2019) 3/7/2019 - 3/31/2019 Still at Risk (2019) 4/4/2018 - 4/29/2018 The Confession of Lily Dare (2018) 3/25/2016 - 4/17/2016 Charles Busch's Cleopatra (2016) 10/1/2015 - 10/25/2015 Heather Smiley for President (2015) 12/28/1999 - 1/23/2000 The Idiot (1999)
News
Facundo Ferreyra Expands His Presence in New York’s Contemporary Dance Landscape
by Felicitas de la Fare - Jun 9, 2026
In New York’s highly competitive dance scene, where versatility and artistic discipline are often essential for longevity, Argentine dancer Facundo Ferreyra has steadily established himself as a compelling presence across contemporary, modern, and historically informed performance work.
by Felicitas de la Fare - Jun 9, 2026
In New York’s highly competitive dance scene, where versatility and artistic discipline are often essential for longevity, Argentine dancer Facundo Ferreyra has steadily established himself as a compelling presence across contemporary, modern, and historically informed performance work.
ONE-ACT PRIDE FESTIVAL NYC to Feature Works by Queer Artists at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Village Playwrights will present three one-act plays by queer artists, including two works by gay playwright Robert Heide, at Theater for the New City in Manhattan.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Village Playwrights will present three one-act plays by queer artists, including two works by gay playwright Robert Heide, at Theater for the New City in Manhattan.
Photos: GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH At Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, a new play written and directed by India Marin Stachyra and stage managed by Gabrielle Rodríguez Rivera, opened last week at Theater for the New City in the East Village and runs through Sunday, June 7th. Check out photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, a new play written and directed by India Marin Stachyra and stage managed by Gabrielle Rodríguez Rivera, opened last week at Theater for the New City in the East Village and runs through Sunday, June 7th. Check out photos of the production.
CUL-DE-SAC and HOUSE GYALZ to Receive Staged Readings at La MaMa
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced staged readings of CUL-DE-SAC by Leslie Gauthier and HOUSE GYALZ by Abigail C. Onwunali, this year's Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellows.
THE LATE NIGHT RADIO FEST to be Presented During The Tank's PrideFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The Tank's PrideFest will present The Late Night Radio Fest, featuring two audio plays by Drew Pisarra: a suspense piece and a Vincent Price comedy, both with queer subplots.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The Tank's PrideFest will present The Late Night Radio Fest, featuring two audio plays by Drew Pisarra: a suspense piece and a Vincent Price comedy, both with queer subplots.
SONGS I SING IN THE SHOWER to Play One Night Only at Paradise Factory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Danielle MacMath performs her solo cabaret SONGS I SING IN THE SHOWER at Paradise Factory Theater in NYC, part of Diamond Mesh's Manifestival, featuring showtunes and pop hits.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Danielle MacMath performs her solo cabaret SONGS I SING IN THE SHOWER at Paradise Factory Theater in NYC, part of Diamond Mesh's Manifestival, featuring showtunes and pop hits.
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble to Present ROBERT HEIDE: IN SEARCH OF LOST AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present ROBERT HEIDE: IN SEARCH OF LOST AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS on May 30 as part of its Thresholds of Invention series. The event will feature readings from plays by the late Off-Off Broadway playwright and Warhol collaborator Robert Heide.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present ROBERT HEIDE: IN SEARCH OF LOST AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS on May 30 as part of its Thresholds of Invention series. The event will feature readings from plays by the late Off-Off Broadway playwright and Warhol collaborator Robert Heide.
GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH Will Make World Premiere at Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH, a new dramedy written and directed by India Marin Stachyra, will premiere at Theater for the New City in NYC's East Village, starring Lisa Tracy and River Knight.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
GOODNIGHT, MRS. CALABASH, a new dramedy written and directed by India Marin Stachyra, will premiere at Theater for the New City in NYC's East Village, starring Lisa Tracy and River Knight.
DOUGHBOYS Will Present Pre-Edinburgh Run at Theater For The New City
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Drunk Jesters Players' military farce DOUGHBOYS will perform at Theater for the New City ahead of a three-week Edinburgh Fringe Festival run, following a sold-out debut at Brooklyn's Vino Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Drunk Jesters Players' military farce DOUGHBOYS will perform at Theater for the New City ahead of a three-week Edinburgh Fringe Festival run, following a sold-out debut at Brooklyn's Vino Theatre.
Lower East Side Festival of the Arts Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Over 200 Acts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.
Eleanna Fin Featured in Episode of ABC Docuseries BETRAYAL: SECRETS & LIES
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2026
Actress Eleanna Finokalioti was featured in ABC's primetime hit docuseries Betrayal: Secrets & Lies. The performer appeared in Episode 5 of the series as Libby, the central figure of the story.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2026
Actress Eleanna Finokalioti was featured in ABC's primetime hit docuseries Betrayal: Secrets & Lies. The performer appeared in Episode 5 of the series as Libby, the central figure of the story.
Boyu Chen: Cross-Cultural Identity Exploration and Self-Reconstruction on Stage
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026
Recently, the stage adaptation of the classic mystery masterpiece And Then There Were None has returned to critical acclaim, prompting renewed reflection on human nature, guilt, and fate. Within this tightly structured ensemble drama—renowned for its psychological intensity—New York–based Chinese actor Boyu Chen portrays Anthony Marston, one of the ten central characters.
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026
Recently, the stage adaptation of the classic mystery masterpiece And Then There Were None has returned to critical acclaim, prompting renewed reflection on human nature, guilt, and fate. Within this tightly structured ensemble drama—renowned for its psychological intensity—New York–based Chinese actor Boyu Chen portrays Anthony Marston, one of the ten central characters.
Elizabeth Barkan’s BIKE SHOP THE MUSICAL to be Presented Off-Broadway This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Elizabeth Barkan’s Bike Shop The Musical, with book and lyrics by Barkan and Caroline Murphy, will be presented Off-Broadway at Theater for the New City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Elizabeth Barkan’s Bike Shop The Musical, with book and lyrics by Barkan and Caroline Murphy, will be presented Off-Broadway at Theater for the New City.
TWO IN LOVE: A Two-Hander Festival to Open at Theater Lab in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Two In Love: A Two-Hander Festival will open this spring at Theater Lab in New York, featuring three two-person plays for a three-week limited run. Tickets are $38 for single show admission, $80 for a festival pass.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Two In Love: A Two-Hander Festival will open this spring at Theater Lab in New York, featuring three two-person plays for a three-week limited run. Tickets are $38 for single show admission, $80 for a festival pass.
THREE WOMEN Musical to Have World Premiere at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
The world premiere of THREE WOMEN, an exciting new country western musical by Ted Zurkowski, will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026, at the Theater for the New City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026
The world premiere of THREE WOMEN, an exciting new country western musical by Ted Zurkowski, will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026, at the Theater for the New City.
CORNED BEEF (AND OTHER ARGUMENTS) Debuts at Theater For The New City This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Theater For The New City will present CORNED BEEF (AND OTHER ARGUMENTS), a new comedy exploring the American Dream through the eyes of two immigrants in the 1890s.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Theater For The New City will present CORNED BEEF (AND OTHER ARGUMENTS), a new comedy exploring the American Dream through the eyes of two immigrants in the 1890s.
Eleanna Fin Joins HUMAN – LAYERS OF IDENTITY at Spark Theatre Festival NYC
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Greek actress and performer Eleanna Fin will appear in HUMAN - Layers of Identity, a new dance theatre work presented as part of the Spring 2026 Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running April 6-26 at the 28th Street Theatre (TADA!) in Manhattan.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 16, 2026
Greek actress and performer Eleanna Fin will appear in HUMAN - Layers of Identity, a new dance theatre work presented as part of the Spring 2026 Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running April 6-26 at the 28th Street Theatre (TADA!) in Manhattan.
FLO: A Modern Faust Comedy Debuts at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026
SEO Blurb: Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of FLO, a new play by Toby Armour directed by Joan Kane. The magical realism comedy follows an Upper West Side widow who confronts a Faustian bargain with the devil.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026
SEO Blurb: Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of FLO, a new play by Toby Armour directed by Joan Kane. The magical realism comedy follows an Upper West Side widow who confronts a Faustian bargain with the devil.
DID YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD? Will Come to the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Infinite Monkey Theater Company will present the World Premiere of did you charge your phone for the end of the world?, written and directed by Fletcher Michael, as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Infinite Monkey Theater Company will present the World Premiere of did you charge your phone for the end of the world?, written and directed by Fletcher Michael, as part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York.
Robert Greer Adaptation of A DOLL'S HOUSE is Coming to Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Robert Greer, Artistic Director of August Strindberg Rep, has always longed to re-write and stage Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' into a version that Strindberg would have approved of. That is the genesis for his new adaptation coming to TFNC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Robert Greer, Artistic Director of August Strindberg Rep, has always longed to re-write and stage Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' into a version that Strindberg would have approved of. That is the genesis for his new adaptation coming to TFNC.
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