Downtown Theatre

GOING AWAY PARTY to Play IRT Theater as Part of Alab Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026

Lydia Riess's surreal dark comedy GOING AWAY PARTY, directed by Vivian Farahani and starring Fiona Tarses, Madison Hu, and Felix Teich, will perform at IRT Theater in NYC's West Village as part of the Alab Theater Festival.

Interview: OH MARY's Bianca Leigh on RAINBOWS & SPANDEX at The Laurie Beechman
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 15, 2026

The star talks her origins in the performing arts, the importance of Pride and more ahead of her solo show 6/21 at NYC's Beechman Theatre in Hell's Kitchen.

WILD CHILD to Make World Premiere at Penn State Downtown Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Penn State Centre Stage, Penn State Musical Theatre, and The Breathe Project will present the first-ever production of WILD CHILD, a new musical about two teens navigating identity and connection in a wilderness therapy program.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Play Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Apr 19, 2026

Roxy’s Downtown Theatre, Inc. is proud to announce its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, opening May 8.

WIGS: THE PLAY! Extends Run at The PIT Loft Through Spring 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

Wigs: The Play! will extend its residency at The PIT Loft, continuing its run into Spring 2026 following the conclusion of its current Winter engagement.

HERE Arts Center to Honor Jennifer Suh Whitfield and Heather Christian at 32nd Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

HERE Arts Center will present its 32nd Annual Gala at HERE Arts Center in New York City. The evening will celebrate the organization’s more than three decades supporting downtown theatre while looking toward a new era.

PUPPETOPIA 2026 to be Presented at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

HERE Arts Center, in collaboration with Dream Music Puppetry, will host PUPPETOPIA 2026, featuring innovative puppetry performances including the world premiere of 'Parched'.

Review: The Gordon-Foreman WHAT TO WEAR is Totally Wonderful at Prototype in BAM's Harvey
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 18, 2026

Yoo-hoo, Metropolitan Opera. Looking for something new/old/odd/wonderful? I hope you made it to the Prototype Festival’s WHAT TO WEAR, by Michael Gordon and Richard Foreman, staged by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson of Big Dance Theater following the original’s aesthetic from 2006. The opera just finished up its four-performance run at the BAM Harvey in downtown Brooklyn—and it’s the definition of event programming in its most complimentary meaning.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026

Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Wichita Community Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

IndieSpace And Caborca Team Up To Launch ONE MORE EQUITY HEALTH WEEK PLAYERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

The bilingual downtown theatre company Caborca will join forces with IndieSpace to create the One More Equity Health Week Players, a play-reading series designed to fulfill the dual purposes of exploring news plays.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

MEMBERS ONLY Bar Lounge and Showroom-New and Noteworthy in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 10, 2025

Experience the new hybrid bar, lounge and showroom from Members Only, the brand that has symbolized effortless American cool for nearly five decades. 

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Wichita Community Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

ODD SALON NYC: INFAMOUS To Be Presented At Parkside Lounge In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

FRIGID New York and Odd Salon will present Odd Salon NYC: INFAMOUS on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Parkside Lounge (317 E Houston St, NYC). Curated by Jackie Schicker-Taubman.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Open at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by Gillian Blum - Sep 22, 2025

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS will open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Australia on January 6, 2026, with tickets going on sale on September 26.

Previews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Sep 16, 2025

Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Roxy’s Downtown Theatre proudly announces its upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s cult-classic musical, The Rocky Horror Show. The production is helmed by acclaimed director Rick Bumgardner, with electrifying music direction by Simon Hill and a bold, immersive scenic design by Emmy nominated Michael Downs.