Andrew Leynse
Latest News on Andrew Leynse:
THE INVISIBILITY PROJECT: WOMEN ON THE VERGE Festival To Be Presented at Polaris North (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala (Oct 8, 2024)
Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More (Sep 26, 2024)
THE INVISIBILITY PROJECT: WOMEN ON THE VERGE Festival To Be Presented at Polaris North (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala (Oct 8, 2024)
Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More (Sep 26, 2024)
BIO
Andrew Leynse was the Artistic Director of Primary Stages for 21 seasons. He produced, managed, and directed in the New York Theater community for more than thirty years. Andrew began his career at Primary Stages in a variety of different roles, including Production Manager and Literary Manager, after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University's directing program. In 1999, he left Primary to work as an Associate Producer to Julian Schlossberg at Castle Hill Productions, where he developed over twenty productions on and off-Broadway. Upon returning to Primary Stages in 2001 as Artistic Director, he oversaw their move to 59E59 Theaters, to The Duke on 42nd Street, to the Cherry Lane Theatre, and most recently to their return to 59E59 Theaters.
During his tenure at Primary Stages, he fostered a home for playwrights, producing new works including Charles Busch's The Tribute Artist and The Confession of Lily Dare; Theresa Rebeck's Downstairs and Poor Behavior; Terrance McNally's The Stendhal Syndrome and Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams; David Ives' All In The Timing and Lives of the Saints; Donald Margulies' The Model Apartment; multiple works by Horton Foote, including Dividing the Estate (two Tony nominations); A.R. Gurney's The Fourth Wall and Black Tie; Michael McKeever's Daniel's Husband; Willy Holtzman's Sabina; Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter's In the Continuum; In Transit by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan, and Sara Wordsworth; Billy Porter's While I Yet Live; Sharon Washington's Feeding the Dragon; and Kate Hamill's Pride and Prejudice and Little Women.
Andrew was also a director and founding member of the Primary Stages Dorothy Strelsin New American Writers Group and helped launch the Primary Stages/Fordham MFA in Playwriting and the Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA). He was the Artistic Director of the Colorado New Play Festival, and a board member of Colorado New Play Festival and A.R.T./New York. Andrew taught for Carnegie Mellon University, The Tepper Semester at Syracuse University, and Primary Stages ESPA.
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Andrew Leynse, Mark Johannes, Amy Danis, Kevin O'Rourke, Mikaela Feely-Lehmann, Julia Coffey, Christopher J. Hanke, Kelly McAndrew, Casey Childs, Front Row, Jennifer Van Dyck, Topher Payne, Robert Eli, Michael Barakiva, Dan Shaheen
Date:
10/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
Andrew Leynse, Mark Johannes, Amy Danis, Kevin O'Rourke, Mikaela Feely-Lehmann, Julia Coffey, Christopher J. Hanke, Kelly McAndrew, Casey Childs, Front Row, Jennifer Van Dyck, Topher Payne, Robert Eli, Michael Barakiva, Dan Shaheen
Date:
10/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
Andrew Leynse, Mark Johannes, Amy Danis, Kevin O'Rourke, Mikaela Feely-Lehmann, Julia Coffey, Christopher J. Hanke, Kelly McAndrew, Casey Childs, Front Row, Jennifer Van Dyck, Topher Payne, Robert Eli, Michael Barakiva, Dan Shaheen
Date:
10/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
Andrew Leynse, Mark Johannes, Amy Danis, Kevin O'Rourke, Mikaela Feely-Lehmann, Julia Coffey, Christopher J. Hanke, Kelly McAndrew, Casey Childs, Front Row, Jennifer Van Dyck, Topher Payne, Robert Eli, Michael Barakiva, Dan Shaheen
Date:
10/16/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
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(back row) Andrew Leynse, Kalina Wagenstein, Caitlin Sullivan, Michael Liebenluft, Michael Osinki, Stewart Lane, Roger T.Danforth, Zi Alikhan ,John Michael DiResta , Emma Weinstein; (front row) Alyssa Renzi, Joanne Weisel, Ellie Heyman, Teya Sugareva, Ha
Date:
05/23/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Drama League's 2014-15 Directors Project Fellows
(back row) Andrew Leynse, Kalina Wagenstein, Caitlin Sullivan, Michael Liebenluft, Michael Osinki, Stewart Lane, Roger T.Danforth, Zi Alikhan ,John Michael DiResta , Emma Weinstein; (front row) Alyssa Renzi, Joanne Weisel, Ellie Heyman, Teya Sugareva, Ha
Date:
05/23/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Drama League's 2014-15 Directors Project Fellows
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(back row) Andrew Leynse, Kalina Wagenstein, Caitlin Sullivan, Michael Liebenluft, Michael Osinki, Stewart Lane, Roger T.Danforth, Zi Alikhan ,John Michael DiResta , Emma Weinstein; (front row) Alyssa Renzi, Joanne Weisel, Ellie Heyman, Teya Sugareva, Ha
Date:
05/23/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Drama League's 2014-15 Directors Project Fellows
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(back row) Andrew Leynse, Kalina Wagenstein, Caitlin Sullivan, Michael Liebenluft, Michael Osinki, Stewart Lane, Roger T.Danforth, Zi Alikhan ,John Michael DiResta , Emma Weinstein; (front row) Alyssa Renzi, Joanne Weisel, Ellie Heyman, Teya Sugareva, Ha
Date:
05/23/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Drama League's 2014-15 Directors Project Fellows
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THE INVISIBILITY PROJECT: WOMEN ON THE VERGE Festival To Be Presented at Polaris North
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024
The Invisibility Project: Women on the Verge, a New York play festival at Polaris North, showcases works by female playwrights over 40, highlighting resilience and creativity.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024
The Invisibility Project: Women on the Verge, a New York play festival at Polaris North, showcases works by female playwrights over 40, highlighting resilience and creativity.
Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for 2024-25 Season, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The season will kick off in November 2024 with The Light and the Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi), by Kate Hamill. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for 2024-25 Season, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The season will kick off in November 2024 with The Light and the Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi), by Kate Hamill. Learn more!
Jay Armstrong Johnson, Jen Cody & More to Perform at Primary Stages 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES' 40th Anniversary Gala will honor Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024
PRIMARY STAGES' 40th Anniversary Gala will honor Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
Erin Daley Appointed Artistic Director of Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
The Primary Stages Board has appointed Erin Daley as Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following a thorough process begun last year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024
The Primary Stages Board has appointed Erin Daley as Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following a thorough process begun last year.
Valerie Brea Ross Named Executive Director Of The Horton Foote Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board.
Photos: Primary Stages Honors Kate Hamill at 39th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2023
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2023
Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz & More to Join Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Get all the details about the upcoming Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala, where Kate Hamill and Beth Blickers will be honored. Find out when and where this star-studded event will take place. Plus, catch performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, and Orfeh.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Get all the details about the upcoming Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala, where Kate Hamill and Beth Blickers will be honored. Find out when and where this star-studded event will take place. Plus, catch performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, and Orfeh.
Photos: See the Winners & Honorees at the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023
See photos from the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023
See photos from the 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards.
Erin Daley Appointed Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has appointed Erin Daley as Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following the passing of longtime Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has appointed Erin Daley as Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following the passing of longtime Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.
FAT HAM, TITANIQUE & More Win 2023 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just announced the winners of the 12th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just announced the winners of the 12th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
FAT HAM, TITANIQUE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG & More Nominated for 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2022-2023 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2022-2023 season.
Primary Stages to Celebrate the Life of Artistic Director Andrew Leynse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Alive Downtown Alliance, Labor Issues on the West End
by Alex Freeman - Jan 23, 2023
With more frequency, we are starting to see alliances of theaters come together across different regions to create a stronger entity. And that isn’t a surprising development. Given the rising costs within the industry, collaboration continues to be one of the best ways to keep those costs down.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 23, 2023
With more frequency, we are starting to see alliances of theaters come together across different regions to create a stronger entity. And that isn’t a surprising development. Given the rising costs within the industry, collaboration continues to be one of the best ways to keep those costs down.
Primary Stages Artistic Director Andrew Leynse Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed that Artistic Director Andrew Leynse passed on January 20, 2023, following a sudden illness.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES has revealed that Artistic Director Andrew Leynse passed on January 20, 2023, following a sudden illness.
YES, I CAN SAY THAT! Starring Judy Gold & More Added to 59E59 Theaters Winter 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022
59E59 Theaters has announced additional productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with the previously announced productions of The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka; followed by two productions as part of Origin’s 1st Irish.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022
59E59 Theaters has announced additional productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with the previously announced productions of The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka; followed by two productions as part of Origin’s 1st Irish.
Photos: Inside the Primary Stages 38th Anniversary Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 16, 2022
Check out photos from the red carpet at the Primary Stages 38th anniversary gala! The gala honored long-time collaborators Charles Busch and Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare; The Tribute Artist) with the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 16, 2022
Check out photos from the red carpet at the Primary Stages 38th anniversary gala! The gala honored long-time collaborators Charles Busch and Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare; The Tribute Artist) with the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present WHAT PRODUCING COMPANIES NEED NOW Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited will return to live monthly panel discussions with a Town Hall, focusing on 'What Producing Companies Need Now'. This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Polaris North Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited will return to live monthly panel discussions with a Town Hall, focusing on 'What Producing Companies Need Now'. This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Polaris North Theatre.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to be Presented at Slippery Rock University's Stoner Performing Arts Complex
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022
19th century life has never felt so modern. When one thinks of 'Pride & Prejudice,' the classic novel by Jane Austen first comes to mind. After spending an evening in the Stoner Performing Arts Complex's newly-renovated Black Box Theater, Slippery Rock's retelling of 'Pride & Prejudice' will be sure to replace any outdated memories
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022
19th century life has never felt so modern. When one thinks of 'Pride & Prejudice,' the classic novel by Jane Austen first comes to mind. After spending an evening in the Stoner Performing Arts Complex's newly-renovated Black Box Theater, Slippery Rock's retelling of 'Pride & Prejudice' will be sure to replace any outdated memories
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Primary Stages' PEERLESS at 59E59 Theaters
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 12, 2022
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters, in association with Jamie deRoy, opened peerless last night at 59E59’s Theater A by 2019/20 Tow Playwright-in-Residence Jiehae Park (Hannah and the Dread Gazebo) and directed by Margot Bordelon (…what the end will be)
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 12, 2022
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters, in association with Jamie deRoy, opened peerless last night at 59E59’s Theater A by 2019/20 Tow Playwright-in-Residence Jiehae Park (Hannah and the Dread Gazebo) and directed by Margot Bordelon (…what the end will be)
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