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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Revival

Tom Wirtshafter, Our Town


winner
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Musical

Tom Wirtshafter, Adding Machine

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Solo Show

Tom WirtshafterSarah Jones: bridge & tunnel

News


Award-Winning Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg Will Serve as The Town Hall New Board President

Nevin Steinberg, the award-winning sound designer for such Broadway shows as Hamilton (2015), Sweeney Todd (2023), and Hadestown (2019), will become the President of the Board of Trustees of Town Hall.
Lawrence Zucker, Executive Director of The Town Hall, to Step Down at the End of the Year

After 44 years of leading The Town Hall as its Executive Director, Lawrence Zucker will be stepping down from his leadership role at the end of the calendar year.
Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Announces Off-Broadway Return for Pride

Producer Michael Urie will present the Off-Broadway return of Happy Birthday Doug – the acclaimed comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet’s “Chloë,” “Drunk History,” “Bob’s Burgers,” RuPaul’s “AJ and the Queen” on Netflix) – in a special Pride weekend engagement starting this week for four shows only, June 23-26 at 7:00 PM.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Starring Drew Droege to Return Off-Broadway for Special Pride Weekend Engagement

Producer Michael Urie has announced that Happy Birthday Doug – the comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet’s “Chloë,” “Drunk History,” “Bob’s Burgers,” RuPaul’s “AJ and the Queen” on Netflix) – will return Off-Broadway for a special Pride weekend engagement for four shows only from June 23-26 at 7:00 PM.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Extends At Soho Playhouse Through March 29

Producer Michael Urie has announced that Happy Birthday Doug a?" the new comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's a?oeChloë,a?? a?oeDrunk History,a?? a?oeBob's Burgers,a?? RuPaul's a?oeAJ and the Queena?? on Netflix) a?" has extended through Sunday, March 29 after opening last week to rave reviews. The New York Times hailed the show a?oea laugh-out-loud funny social sendupa?? and heralded Droege's a?oesupercharged performance.a?? The Daily Beast calls it a?oea very funny, pointed celebrationa?? and praised a?oeDroege's vivid compendium of characters.a?? The play, originally scheduled to run through Sunday, March 1, is being performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan). Happy Birthday Doug is directed by Tom DeTrinis (Bright Colors And Bold Patterns) and produced in association with Zach Laks. For tickets and information, please visit HappyBirthdayDoug.com
Photo Flash: Drew Droege, Micheal Urie and More Celebrate Opening Night of HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG opened last night, Thursday, February 13 at SoHo Playhouse! 
Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Opens Thursday With Valentine's Night Special On Friday

Opening this week, producer Michael Urie presents HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG a?" a new comedy  written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's a?oeChloë,a?? a?oeDrunk History,a?? a?oeBob's Burgers,a?? RuPaul's a?oeAJ and the Queena?? on Netflix) a?" performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan).
Photo Coverage: The Team Behind HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Meets The Press

Check out photos from press day as the team behind the new off-Broadway play, Happy Birthday Doug, greeted the media!
Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Presented By Michael Urie Begins Performances This Week at Soho Playhouse

Starting this week, producer Michael Urie will present HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG - a new comedy written and performed by Drew Droege (the Internet's 'Chloë,' 'Drunk History,' 'Bob's Burgers,' RuPaul's 'AJ and the Queen' on Netflix) - performed at SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, between 6th Avenue and Varick Street in Manhattan).
Photo Coverage: Inside the 2019 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Reception

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals announced the winners of the 9th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2018-2019 season.
Phillipa Soo, Ashley Park, and More Among Final Rotating Stars of NASSIM

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the final rotating cast of guest actors for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM.
BWW Interview: Nassim Soleimanpour Explores Language and Friendship With a New Actor Each Night in NASSIM

Nassim Soleimanpour is an Iranian playwright whose new play NASSIM is currently being presented by Barrow Street Theatricals at New York City Center Stage II. NASSIM has previously played to sold-out audiences across the globe and features a unique set-up of a new guest actor at each performance who has not read or rehearsed the play. Soleimanpour previously explored this concept in his play WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, which ran Off-Broadway for nine months in 2016. So far in its run, NASSIM has been performed by guest actors such as Michael Urie, Tatiana Maslany, Beth Malone, Ethan Slater, Kate Walsh and many more. Nassim Soleimanpour talked to BroadwayWorld about working with these amazing guest artists, how NASSIM differs from WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, and the difficult process that almost didn't allowed him to be in the country for the play's American premiere.
Additional Actors Join The Rotating Cast For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through the beginning of March for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be:
Additional Rotating Cast Announced For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM

Barrow Street Theatricals announced today the rotating cast of guest actors through the end of January for the American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian. Joining the production will be:
Photo Flash: Barrow Street Theatricals Celebrates Opening Night of NASSIM!

Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian, opened just last night, Wednesday, December 12, at New York City Center, Stage II (131 West 55th Street).
Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM Opens Tonight!

Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian, opens tonight, Wednesday, December 12, at New York City Center, Stage II (131 West 55th Street) .
Performances Begin Tomorrow For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM " First Week's Rotating Cast Set

Performances begin tomorrow for Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian.
Hershey Felder Opens UK Debut of OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY at The Other Palace

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky.
Hershey Felder to Present the UK Debut of OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY at The Other Palace

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky.
OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY to Replace BERNSTEIN AND BERLIN Productions at The Other Palace

Award-winning actor and pianist Hershey Felder presents the UK premiere of Our Great Tchaikovsky. Featuring Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions including his Nutcracker Ballet, 1812 Overture, 6th Symphony and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Tom Wirtshafter been nominated for?

Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Our Town, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Adding Machine and Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Sarah Jones: bridge & tunnel.

What awards has Tom Wirtshafter won?

Tom Wirtshafter has won the Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Our Town and Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Adding Machine.

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