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Alex Roe Takes on the Role of Melville in THE SEA LADY

Actor and Director Alex Roe will be taking over the role of Horace Melville in Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse's sell-out premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY. Roe is known for his performances at Metropolitan as Jesse James in MISSOURI LEGEND, Richard Dudgeon in THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE, and Blemie, the dog, in Eugene O'Neill's LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SILVERDENE EMBLEM O'NEILL. 
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE SEA LADY, October 6 - 30, 2022

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse has opened  the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.
Metropolitan Playhouse to Present THE SEA LADY in October

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns with the world premiere of Neith Boyce's THE SEA LADY, a 1935 play bound for Broadway that never reached its opening, in limited run from October 6 - 30, 2022, in person at the Playhouse. Alex Roe (Thunder Rock, Poor of New York, Virtual Playhouse) directs.
MY WIFE'S MIRROR Streaming at The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a live-streamed readings of two new plays, free of charge, with a talkback to follow: MY WIFE'S MIRROR, by by Edward G.P. Wilkins.
Metropolitan Playhouse to Stream THE MAGICAL CITY

A backstage drama of poetry, business, and murder.
Abingdon Theatre Company To Present Free Reading Of LEAVING BROOKLYN By Jeff Mandels

The Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Artistic Director) in association with Jim Kierstead, will present a reading of Leaving Brooklyn, a new play by Jeff Mandels on Tuesday, July 16th at 3pm at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street). The reading is FREE. However, reservations are required. Please click here to reserve a seat.
Tony-Nominee Bill Russell Directs New Play At Queens Theatre

Just in time for the 2018 World Series (teams to be determined later), Queens Theatre is proud to present the New York premiere of Leaving Brooklyn, Jeff Mandels' new play about family, love and baseball.
Tony-Nominee Bill Russell Directs New Play At Queens Theatre

Just in time for the 2018 World Series (teams to be determined later), Queens Theatre is proud to present the New York premiere of Leaving Brooklyn, Jeff Mandels' new play about family, love and baseball.
BWW Review: SEPARATE AND EQUAL at 59E59 Theaters is a Stunning and Unique Portrayal of Racial Prejudice

The New York City premiere of 'Separate and Equal,' written and directed by Seth Panitch, is now enthralling its audiences at 59E59 Theaters. The show is a stunning portrayal of race relations told through a combination of storytelling, basketball play, and contemporary dance performed to an original jazz soundtrack.
SEPARATE AND EQUAL, Inspired By The Oral History Project At The Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, Makes NYC Premiere At 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) presents the NYC premiere of SEPARATE AND EQUAL, written and directed by Seth Panitch. Produced by the University of Alabama in partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum and Birmingham Metro NAACP, SEPARATE AND EQUAL begins performances on Wednesday, September 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, September 30. Press Opening is Sunday, September 9 at 2:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Saturday at 7:15 PM; and Sunday at 2:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Single tickets are $25 - $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.
Jim Shankman's HEARTLESS BASTARD Premieres Tonight at HERE Arts Center

Actor, novelist and playwright Jim Shankman, the recipient of the Best Playwriting Award at 2015 FringeNYC for his play The Screenwriter Dies of His Own Free Will, will debut his latest work, Heartless Bastard, at HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Avenue).
Jim Shankman's HEARTLESS BASTARD to Make World Premiere at HERE Arts Center

Actor, novelist and playwright Jim Shankman, the recipient of the Best Playwriting Award at 2015 FringeNYC for his play The Screenwriter Dies of His Own Free Will, will debut his latest work, Heartless Bastard, at HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Avenue).
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes the Stage at Florida Rep

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that the timeless American classic, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' will play in the Historic Arcade Theatre February 14 - March 8.
Strange Sun Theater Stages THE ORCHARD and ANGEL FOOD CAKE in Rep

Strange Sun Theater - under the direction of Artistic Director Jessica Bashline - concludes its fourth season with productions of two works, THE ORCHARD, a new adaptation of the Chekhov classic, and ANGEL FOOD CAKE.
Strange Sun Theater to Stage THE ORCHARD and ANGEL FOOD CAKE in Rep

Strange Sun Theater - under the direction of Artistic Director Jessica Bashline - concludes its fourth season with productions of two works, THE ORCHARD, a new adaptation of the Chekhov classic, and ANGEL FOOD CAKE.
Syracuse Stage to Present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Harper Lee's classic American tale of courage and justice takes the stage as Syracuse Stage presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, February 24 - March 26, directed by producing artistic director Timothy Bond.
Peccadillo's A WILDER CHRISTMAS to Close This Sunday Off-Broadway

A friendly reminder! The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company's hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, will conclude its extended engagement this Sunday, January 10th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)
A WILDER CHRISTMAS Enters Final Week Off-Broadway

The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company's hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, will conclude its extended engagement this Sunday, January 10th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.) A WILDER CHRISTMAS (comprised of Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA) opened on December 8th.
Peccadillo Theater's A WILDER CHRISTMAS Plays Special Holiday Performance Tonight

The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company has added a special holiday performance of their hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, tonight (Tuesday) at 7 pm at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.)
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of A WILDER CHRISTMAS Off-Broadway

The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company has announced that their hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, will extend its limited engagement through January 10th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.) A WILDER CHRISTMAS (comprised of Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA) opened on December 8th to unanimous rave reviews. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

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