Judith of Bethulia

Austin Pendleton, Mike Doyle et al. Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Benefit Gala, 10/24

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) are set to appear at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace, honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss. Beth Leavel, a Tony winner for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will emcee the gala. Carl Andress, who helmed Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER, THE THIRD STORY, DIE MOMMIE DIE! and SHANGHAI MOON, directs. (more...)

Austin Pendleton, Mike Doyle et al. Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Benefit Gala, 10/24

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) are set to appear at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace, honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss. Beth Leavel, a Tony winner for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will emcee the gala. Carl Andress, who helmed Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER, THE THIRD STORY, DIE MOMMIE DIE! and SHANGHAI MOON, directs. (more...)

New York Neo-Futurists Present TOO MUCH PRIDE MAKES THE BABY GO GAY, 6/21-23

In celebration of the LGBTQ community and its advocates, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS will perform a special, one-weekend-only version of their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind featuring 30 short plays in 60 minutes. This year's performance will feature 30 original LGBTQ-themed plays, including 15 world-premiers and 15 fan favorites from years past. (more...)

Charles Busch's JUDITH OF BETHULIA Announces Full Cast: Mary Testa, Jennifer Cody and More

Theater for the New City has announced complete casting for Charles Busch's new comedy Judith of Bethulia. The play, starring Busch, and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Charles Busch in JUDITH OF BETHULIA

Theater for the New City will present Charles Busch's new comedy Judith of Bethulia. The play, starring Busch, and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). Busch as 'Judith' will be joined by Dave August (Naked Boys Singing!), Christopher Borg (Penny Penniworth), Larry Bullock (Charles Busch and Julie Halston: Together on Broadway), Jennifer Cody (Shrek, The Pajama Game), KendAl Sparks (Where's Charley? at Encores!), Mary Testa (Queen of the Mist, Xanadu), Jennifer Van Dyck (The Divine Sister, The Third Story), John Wojda (The Merchant of Venice, Busch's Queen Amarantha), and Billy Wheelan (Our Leading Lady, The Lady in Question is Charles Busch). BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Busch in action below! (more...)

New York Neo-Futurists Present TOO MUCH PRIDE MAKES THE BABY GO GAY, 6/21-23

In celebration of the LGBTQ community and its advocates, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS will perform a special, one-weekend-only version of their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind featuring 30 short plays in 60 minutes. This year's performance will feature 30 original LGBTQ-themed plays, including 15 world-premiers and 15 fan favorites from years past. (more...)

Theater for the New City's LOVE ‘N' COURAGE Gala to Honor Charles Busch, 2/25

The Pulitzer Prize and OBIE Award-winning Theatre for the New City (TNC) will hold its 10th Annual LOVE ‘N' COURAGE benefit gala on Monday, February 25, 2013 at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan), this year honoring award-winning actor and playwright Charles Busch, it has been announced by Crystal Field, co-founder and artistic director of Theater for the New City. The LOVE ‘N' COURAGE celebration will begin with cocktails at 6:30pm, with dinner following at 7:00pm, and performances at 8:00pm. Proceeds benefit the Emerging Playwrights' Program at Theater for the New City, located at 155 First Avenue in the East Village, where it remains one of the few remaining outposts for experimental and political theater in 21st century New York. (more...)

Charles Busch to Lead JUDITH OF BETHULIA; Performances Begin March 30

Charles Busch will return to Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director) this March with his new comedy Judith of Bethulia for a limited premiere showcase engagement at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). The premiere production, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Theater for the New City Gala Honors Charles Busch

The Pulitzer Prize and OBIE Award-winning Theatre for the New City (TNC) held its 10th Annual LOVE 'N' COURAGE benefit gala last night, February 25, 2013 at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan), this year honoring award-winning actor and playwright Charles Busch. Hosts for LOVE 'N' COURAGE were composer and singer Phoebe Legere and playwright/filmmaker Matt Morillo ('Maid of Honor'). The performers at this year's show included Mr. Busch, The Love Show, dancer/choreographer Kitty Lunn and Infinity Dance, juggler supreme John Grimaldi, Carol Freeman, Luba Mason, KT Sullivan, Tammy Grimes, Drew Pulver, Mark Marcante and Crystal Field. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out full photo coverage below! (more...)

Jennifer Cody Joins Cast of JUDITH OF BETHULIA

Theater for the New City has just announced that Jennifer Cody (Shrek, The Pajama Game) will play the role of 'Naomi' in Charles Busch's new comedy Judith of Bethulia. The play, starring Busch, and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). (more...)

JUDITH OF BETHULIA Tickets Sell Out Prior to First Performance 3/30-4/28

Tickets for Judith of Bethulia sold out just prior to show's first performance on Friday, March 30. This is the first time in the theatre's forty-year history that a show has sold out its entire run prior to the start of performances and marks the second consecutive sold out run for Busch at Theater for the New City. (more...)

JUDITH OF BETHULIA Tickets Sell Out Prior to First Performance 3/30-4/28

Tickets for Judith of Bethulia sold out just prior to show's first performance on Friday, March 30. This is the first time in the theatre's forty-year history that a show has sold out its entire run prior to the start of performances and marks the second consecutive sold out run for Busch at Theater for the New City. (more...)

BWW TV: Chatting with JUDITH OF BETHULIA's Charles Busch & Carl Andress!

Theater for the New City will present Charles Busch's new comedy Judith of Bethulia. The play, starring Busch, and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). (more...)

Photo Flash: Charles Busch in JUDITH OF BETHULIA- Production Shots!

Theater for the New City will present Charles Busch's new comedy Judith of Bethulia. The play, starring Busch, and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 28 at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). (more...)