Off-Broadway Theatre Newsroom

The world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club will begin performances this month. See photos of the cast meeting the press! 

Dina Fanai’s AVALONA, A Musical Legend, is extending its run for an additional six weeks, beginning February 20. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

New York theatre lovers are in for a colorful treat as internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx brings his award-winning musical puppet production, Emilio's A Million Chameleons, to the SoHo Playhouse. Learn more!

Art Lab will present a private industry reading of The King's Critique, a new musical with music and lyrics by Nat Zegree and a book and lyrics by Eric Holmes.

Butchery Lessons, a dark, energetic comedy by Emmeline Chuy, is set to debut with a limited three-performance run at The Tank on March 8, March 9, and March 12, 2025.

Royal Family Productions will present a benefit reading of Artistic Director Chris Henry's new short comedy, inspired by Christopher Durang, titled The Fun-er-al: A  Fundraising Memorial for the Death of the American Theatre.

More Loud is presenting the World Premiere of MRS. LOMAN, a play by Barbara Cassidy that imagines what Linda Loman from Death of a Salesman does after her husband commits suicide. See photos here.

New York City Children’s Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Pocket Park Kids, the story of neighborhood kids coming together to save a neglected city park.

Literally Alive Family Theatre's Off-Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical has revealed its creative team for its upcoming revival running February 23 - April 6 at the Players Theatre.

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!

Watch a trailer for Dakar 2000 at Manhattan Theatre Club in the video here. The new work by Rajiv Joseph is directed by May Adrales, and stars Abubakr Ali and Mia Barron.

As part of its rotating cast, three-time Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Kate Burton & Pauletta Washington step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos from the production.

A daring and evocative new play directed by Katina Medina Mora will have its world premiere in the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in New York City, with performances on Feb 16th, Feb 20th, and March 1st. 

Literally Alive's production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical has revealed the cast for its upcoming run at the Players Theatre, NYC. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Drew Aber stars in Save/Reload at New York Theater Festival’s Winterfest, returning to the NYC stage after nearly a decade. Get a first look at photos of the production.

The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Exiles by James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

no no no please no god no, nevermind i’m fine, a solo show by writer and performer Sarina Freda, will make its U.S. premiere at HERE. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A EULOGY FOR ROMAN will return in a uniquely immersive production that will be presented in churches and community centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Learn more here!

The Second City will celebrate their first Valentine’s Day in New York City by presenting a one-night-only performance of the award-winning musical improv comedy show, Your Love, Our Musical.

A House Divided, a new play by Joshua Crone, directed by Thoeger Hansen and produced by Night Cook Studio will premiere at The NuBox Theater (754 9th Avenue, New York City) from March 20 - 30.

The Fresh Fruit Festival, now in its 23rd year of presentation by All Out Arts, is announcing this year's major award winners. In December, Awards were presented at The Wild Project for Outstanding Productions as well as Playwrighting, Directing, Performance, and Technical Achievement.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.

The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Off-Broadway bow of the new musical Upside Down, written by Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello, with an official opening March 7th at AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed that the American Songbook Association will sponsor scholarships for students ages 16 and up to participate in 92NY’s series of Cabaret Workshops and its Summer Cabaret Conference. Learn more!

Blue Man Group’s final performance in New York will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Learn more about the long-running production and see how to purchase tickets.