Michael Barakiva News

An industry concert reading of Dear Prospective Student will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7 PM at The Green Room 42 on the 4th floor of Yotel NYC. Dear Prospective Student is a new musical with book by Caryn Robbins, and Music & Lyrics by Michael Hicks.

The 44th Mainstage Season at the Hangar Theatre continues with A Doll's House, Part 2, from August 2 to 11. Directed by Michael Barakiva and written by Lucas Hnath, almost 140 years after the original's first performance. In 1879 Henrik Ibsen produced the story of Nora Helmer, a wife and mother at a time of limited opportunities would arise in a male-dominated world. Audiences were shocked by "the door slam heard around the world" as she leaves to lead a life free of domesticity.

The Hangar Theatre Company's production of Pride and Prejudice comes alive on stage from July 19 to 28. Straight from its extended New York run, the Hangar Theatre Company is proud to produce this show written by Kate Hamill and directed by Suzanne Agins.

The Hangar Theatre Company's production of Pride and Prejudice comes alive on stage from July 19 to 28. Straight from its extended New York run, the Hangar Theatre Company is proud to produce this show written by Kate Hamill and directed by Suzanne Agins.

America's largest and longest running grassroots theatre project, THE ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) is beginning a dynamic partnership with Kitchen Theatre Company and creating The First Ithaca One-Minute Play Festival.

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast of the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of PERFECT WEDDING by Robin Hawdon, May 10 - August 12, 2018 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets for this international hit farce are now available online at CLOCabaret.com, by phone at 412-456-6666 or in person at the Theater Square Box Office.

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast of the Pittsburgh CLO premiere of PERFECT WEDDING by Robin Hawdon, May 10 - August 12, 2018 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets for this international hit farce are now available online at CLOCabaret.com, by phone at 412-456-6666 or in person at the Theater Square Box Office.

Complete casting has been announced for Charles Busch's return to Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director) in his uproarious new comedy The Confession of Lily Dare, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Tribute Artist, Judith of Bethulia, The Divine Sister).

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) welcomes The Dreamscape Theatre with the NYC premiere of PETE REX written by Alexander V. Thompson and directed by Brad Raimondo. PETE REX begins performances on Thursday, February 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, March 3. Press Opening is Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 2:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $25 ($20 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.

On October 14, 2017, the Hangar will host its sixth and final Charades FUNdraiser. This light-hearted community battle of Charades, hosted by former Hangar Theatre Artistic Director Robert Moss, raises money for the Hangar's education programs. Four teams comprised of local luminaries and Hangar stars will compete on and off stage for one of two titles - Charades Champion and Fundraising Champion.

This fall, a transition in leadership will begin in the Hangar Theatre as Josh Friedman, managing director, has announced plans to leave the organization in mid-October to pursue new opportunities.

The Hangar Theatre will present the world premiere of Mimi Quillin's play Degage (disengage) from July 20 until July 29, 2017.

The Hangar Theatre will present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as this season's musical from June 29 until July 15, 2017. The musical combines the classical Broadway fare, the comedy of ancient Rome, and a healthy shake of vaudeville.

The Hangar Theatre has just announced the shows for its upcoming cutting edge Wedge Series.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, National New Play Network, The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation jointly announce the selection of five directors from a nationwide pool of applicants for the 2017 National Directors Fellowship: Sherri Eden Barber

To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of New York State signing of woman's suffrage into law, three years before the US passed the 19th Amendment, Hangar Theatre, Kitchen Theatre Company, Civic Ensemble and Cherry Arts are collaborating on a two-night theater event: Four Plays - 100 Years. Performances will be at Kitchen Theatre Company on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 and 17 at 7:30pm.

The Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY is presenting Plan B, a world premiere musical. This show, part of their CabarETC series, will take place on April 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm. Plan B provides a hilarious and endearing perspective on entering middle age, featuring 15 original songs. The production, directed by the Hangar's Michael Barakiva, will take place at the Hangar Theatre, located at 801 Taughannock Blvd.

The Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY is presenting two diverse performances in early 2017 as part of their CabarETC series.

WSR is excited to announce the transfer of "Any Other Name" to Theatre Wit in Chicago. The dark comedy by new playwright George Brant opens on March 17, 2017 at Raue Center For The Arts and runs through April 2, 2017.  "Any Other Name" will transfer to Theatre Wit for the Chicago Premiere on April 21, 2017 and will run in Chicago through April 30, 2017.

The Hangar theatre, in Ithaca NY is hosting two unique cabaret style performances this October. Mind the Gap - a celebration of British soul singers, Dusty, Petula, Amy, and Adele, will make its world premiere October 7th and 8th. On October 14, celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the spectacular one-night engagement, The Latin and World Music of Sally Ramirez and Doug Robinson. All performances take place at 8pm at the Hangar Theatre located at 801 Taughannock Blvd.