Cherry Lane Theatre

Video: Phoebe Bridgers Performs at Cherry Lane Theatre in SOUND CHECK Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026

The Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre series continues with a special three-song performance from Phoebe Bridgers in collaboration with acclaimed PRIMETIME director Lance Oppenheim. Watch the performance!

THE SELF-PORTRAIT OF THE SOUL AS A YOUNG MAN to Receive Industry Readings in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026

Ja'Michael De'Shawn's solo show will hold two industry readings at A.R.T./New York and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Joan Weill Center for Dance. The production, directed by Brandon Rumaker, previously won an award at a theater in Turin, Italy.

Big Hits, Small Houses: Why Off-Broadway Is Having a Moment
by Ben Waterhouse - Oct 5, 2026

The last few years have seen a resurgence in the commercial off-Broadway space. Last year saw prominent revivals of Heathers and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and this fall alone will see a revival of Spring Awakening and new musicals Midnight and The Conversation. And that’s before getting into the dozens of commercial off-Broadway plays. The number of shows and the prominence Off-Broadway is gaining certainly seem to suggest a much higher degree of optimism in those spaces compared to the relatively struggling Broadway landscape. But what’s behind that optimism?

The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

GRACEFUL WARRIOR: AN EVENING WITH GARY SINISE is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Co-Founder Gary Sinise will join Artistic Director Audrey Francis for a one-night conversation at the Chicago theater. Sinise will discuss Steppenwolf's history and reflect on his upcoming memoir about his son Mac.

Julie Benko, Bryce Pinkham and More to Perform at Primary Stages 2026 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

PRIMARY STAGES revealed performers for their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, and Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

LEAN-TO to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Stephen Sheffer's world premiere comedy-drama follows three strangers forced to share a rustic shelter in the woods. The production runs at 59E59 Theaters Off-Broadway with a cast including Larisa Oleynik, John Alejandro Jeffords, and Joshua David Robinson.

Cast Set For World Premiere of IN PLAIN SIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.

Playwright Kate Cortesi Will Pen New Rom-Com Series For Disney+
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Playwright Kate Cortesi has created and written Mad Love, a new six-part romantic comedy-drama series that has just been greenlit at Disney+. Learn more here!

LEGRAND LEGACY – KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING! to Bring Jackie Draper to Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Jackie Draper will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new cabaret show celebrating composer Michel Legrand, featuring musicians Gregory Toroian, Tom Hubbard, Ron Tierno, and Robbyn Tongue.

SCHOOL PICTURES and TWO GIRLS Set for Cherry Lane Theatre Fall Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Cherry Lane Theatre has unveiled fall programming featuring Milo Cramer's School Pictures and the world premiere of Eliya Smith's Two Girls, with performances beginning October 7.

YOU ARE MINE To Be Presented By Venice Island Performing Arts
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 23, 2026

Venice Island Performing Arts New Musical Series has selected YOU ARE MINE by Connecticut playwright Susan Cinoman, based on the music of Nashville singer/songwriter Maia Sharp.

THE CHARIOTEER World Premiere to Star Mia Wurgaft, John Blake at the cell
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026

Amanda + James and the cell theatre will present the world premiere of THE CHARIOTEER by Dan Giles, starring Mia Wurgaft and John Blake, directed by Matt Dickson.

Interview: Playwright Stephen Sheffer and LEAN-TO at 59e59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 20, 2026

New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Lean-To, written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou.

Video: Watch Quiet Light's SOUND CHECK AT THE CHERRY LANE THEATRE Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

Quiet Light (AKA Riya Mahesh) has been revealed as the newest performer for the “Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre” video series—watch the session now!

Quiet Light Joins Sound Check at Cherry Lane, Ahead of Fall Europe Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026

Riya Mahesh, who performs as QUIET LIGHT, filmed a session for the Cherry Lane Theatre series directed by Diana Silvers, ahead of a headline European tour this fall with stops in London, Berlin, Madrid and Copenhagen.

LEAN-TO to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Playwright Stephen Sheffer's new play LEAN-TO, directed by Jesse Jou, will run Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, presented by New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2026- JUST IN TIME To Welcome Whitney Leavitt and More
by - Aug 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Cherry Lane Playwrights Collective to Name Inaugural Cohort with Annie Baker
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

The Cherry Lane Theatre and playwright Annie Baker will name six playwrights joining the first cohort of their new developmental program in New York City.