Elmer Rice News

Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein will host a special Birthday party on Thursday, May 24th to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Little / Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street), which opened on March 12, 1912 with John GalsworthyÂ’s play The Pigeon. The theatre is currently home to the smash hit musical Rock of Ages. (more...)

The Amoralists have announced the World Premiere of The Bad and the Better, written by Derek Ahonen, directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin and featuring The Amoralists acting ensemble. The acclaimed downtown theater company moves uptown for a 6-week Off-Broadway run from June 14 – July 21, 2012 at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater, located at 416 West 42 Street between 9 and 10 Avenues in New York City. Previews begin June 14 for a June 19 opening. (more...)

Tickets are now on sale for The AmoralistsÂ’ World Premiere of The Bad and the Better, written by Derek Ahonen, directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin and featuring The Amoralists acting ensemble. Priced at $49.95, tickets can be purchased online at https://www.TicketCentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200. (more...)

The Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of Bad Jews by Joshua Elias Harmon and directed by Daniel Aukin for the fall season. Bad Jews will begin preview performances on October 5, 2012 and will open officially on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. This is a limited engagement through December 16, 2012. All tickets for Roundabout Underground productions are $20. (more...)

The Amoralists will present the World Premiere of The Bad and the Better, written by Derek Ahonen, directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin and featuring The Amoralists acting ensemble. The acclaimed downtown theater company moves uptown for a 6-week Off-Broadway run from June 14 – July 21, 2012 at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater, located at 416 West 42 Street between 9 and 10 Avenues in New York City. Previews begin June 14 for a June 19 opening. (more...)

University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music has announced its 2012-2013 mainstage series, including selections from opera, musical theatre and drama. (more...)

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. "Jersey Boys," three musicals that start with "Pi," Cromer's "Rent" leads a Larson fest, JRB in Indiana, "Street Scene" and much more.... (more...)

Brave New World Repertory Theatre (BNW), has announced its Spring Residency 2012 at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Running from April 1st through May 13th, the Residency will offer a range of theatre-based activities for all ages – plays, classes and readings for Brooklynites and all city residents who love theatre. (more...)

After nearly 100 productions of the play around the world, including two by the Royal Court Theatre in London, Soho Rep and The Play Company, in association with John Adrian Selzer, will present the New York premiere February 1—26, 2012. (more...)

After nearly 100 productions of the play around the world, including two by the Royal Court Theatre in London, Soho Rep and The Play Company, in association with John Adrian Selzer, will present the New York premiere February 1—26, 2012. (more...)

The acclaimed 1994 world premiere of the Klezmer musical Shlemiel the First, was at Boston's American Repertory Theater (ART). (more...)

The acclaimed 1994 world premiere of the Klezmer musical Shlemiel the First, was at Boston's American Repertory Theater (ART). (more...)

After just five sell-out performances at the Young Vic in 2008, Street Scene - winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical - returns for a full run and national tour. (more...)

After just five sell-out performances at the Young Vic in 2008, Street Scene - winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical - returns for a full run and national tour. (more...)

Cause Celebrè announced that renowned actress Joan Copeland will star in her autobiographical tale entitled Joan's Show, directed by Joel Vig and accompanied by Dennis Buch. Joan's Show will perform at The Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street) on Thursday, August 18 at 2PM. Tickets are $66.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. (more...)

After just five sell-out performances at the Young Vic in 2008, Street Scene - winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical - returns for a full run and national tour. (more...)

Cause Celebrè announced that renowned actress Joan Copeland will star in her autobiographical tale entitled Joan's Show, directed by Joel Vig and accompanied by Dennis Buch. Joan's Show will perform at The Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street) on Monday, August 15 at 7PM and Thursday, August 18 at 2PM. Tickets are $66.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. (more...)

Cause Celebrè announced that renowned actress Joan Copeland will star in her autobiographical tale entitled Joan's Show, directed by Joel Vig and accompanied by Dennis Buch. Joan's Show will perform at The Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street) on Monday, August 15 at 7PM and Thursday, August 18 at 2PM. Tickets are $66.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. (more...)

The Plays-You-Should-Know-And-Probably-DonÂ’t Reading Series presents Joyce Van Patten reads the role of Mrs. Fischer in George KellyÂ’s classic comedy of manners The Show Off (more...)

The Plays-You-Should-Know-And-Probably-DonÂ’t Reading Series presents Joyce Van Patten reads the role of Mrs. Fischer in George KellyÂ’s classic comedy of manners The Show Off (more...)