Vinie Burrows News

Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88

by Gillian Blum — January 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr.

Rachel Chavkin, Eric Berryman and More to Star in The TEAM's RECONSTRUCTING

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 10, 2025

The Brooklyn-based, internationally-renowned ensemble The TEAM will present the rolling world premiere of its major new work Reconstructing with multiple engagements across the country in the first half of 2026.

The TEAM to Present RECONSTRUCTING at BAM Directed by Rachel Chavkin & Zhailon Levingston

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2024

The TEAM and BAM will present five work-in-progress showings this fall for the TEAM’s newest work, Reconstructing (Still Working but the Devil Might Be Inside).

TNC Sets 28th Lower East Side Festival Of The Arts For Next Month

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2023

With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 28th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted May 26 to 28 in and around Theater for the N

John Turturro, André De Shields & More to be Featured in LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS Podcast

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2023

The Onassis Foundation and PRX has announced a new season of Live from Mount Olympus, created in partnership with the Brooklyn-based theater collective The TEAM and premiering April 18.

André De Shields Hosts The Team's 18th Anniversary Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 9, 2023

Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown) will emcee The TEAM's 18th Anniversary Gala at 26 Bridge on Monday March 27 at 6:30pm.

Theater for the New City to Present 20th Annual LOVE 'N COURAGE Gala Honoring Eduardo Machado & Carlina Rivera

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2023

Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 20th annual Love 'n Courage benefit Monday, February 13, 2022 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South.

Theater For The New City Announces Village Halloween Costume Ball

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2022

Theater for the New City (TNC) will emphasize Covid safety in this year's Village Halloween Costume Ball, presenting a hybrid (indoor/outdoor) celebration on October 31 to delight its community, young and old, and to celebrate the creativity that comes with the season.

Theater for the New City Announces 19th Annual Love 'n Courage Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2022

Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 19th annual Love 'n Courage benefit Monday, February 14, 2022 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South.

Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2021

Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976.

Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside, October 31

by A.A. Cristi — September 27, 2021

Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976.

Over 180 Performances Set for TNC's 26th LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 26, 2021

Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which had to be presented virtually last year, returns May 28-30, 2021 as an indoor and outdoor live audience event with an emphasis on safety.

Woodie King, Jr. To Retire June 30 As Head Of New Federal Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2021

Woodie King, Jr.

Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts Returns Live in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 10, 2021

Theater for the New City's Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which had to be presented virtually last year, returns May 28-30, 2021 as an indoor and outdoor live audience event with an emphasis on safety.

The Broad Stage Announces Five Artistic Partnerships Creating Newly Commissioned Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2021

The Broad Stage has announced a new chapter in its artistic future – as a commissioner and producer of new work – centered around dynamic partnerships with a diverse mix of performers, directors, choreographers, composers, librettists, and arts venues – in the 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 sea

Tim Robbins Joins LOVE 'N COURAGE Virtual Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 12, 2021

Tim Robbins has joined the list of celebrities contributing performances for Theater or the New City's 2021 'Love 'N Courage' gala March 22, which benefits the theater's emerging playwrights program.

Rachel Chavkin and André De Shields Reunite to Create New Greek Myth Podcast LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2021

The Onassis Foundation and the TRAX podcast network for tweens from public media organization PRX today announced Live from Mount Olympus, a new podcast produced in partnership with theatre ensemble the TEAM, combining the magic of audio and contemporary theatre with the power of Greek myth.