The Fleshtones Set New York 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 4, 2026
Fifty years after first igniting New York’s underground rock scene with their blend of garage rock, punk, and R&B, The Fleshtones will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special hometown concert on August 7 at Bowery Ballroom.
HOTEL CHELSEA Debuts New Restaurants
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 10, 2026
Originally opened in the late 1800s, Hotel Chelsea has long been a gathering place for artists, writers, and cultural figures including Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Patti Smith, Arthur Miller, and Bob Dylan, to name a few.
Rob Rokicki to Moderate Choreography Lab with Nyseli Vega and John Cardoza
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, Rob Rokicki will moderate the 13th season of the Choreography Lab, featuring notable artists Nyseli Vega and John Cardoza. This event, hosted by New York Theatre Barn, aims to foster new works and collaborations among choreographers and performers. The lab will be held in New York City, providing a platform for innovative dance and theatrical exploration.
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
Jane Comfort and Company to Debut New Work at La MaMa in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
La MaMa will present Jane Comfort and Company with a new world premiere and two landmark works, marking their first return in over eight years. The event, set for March 19-22, 2026, will feature a blend of dance and theater addressing America's cultural and political issues.
Playwright Robert Heide Has Passed Away at Age 86
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Playwright Robert Heide passed away. He spent the last year and a half of his life at Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care under the care of a nurturing and attentive staff of doctors and nurses.