Benjamin Viertel
Latest News on Benjamin Viertel:
Columbia University's School Of The Arts to Present Reimagined THE THREEPENNY OPERA (Oct 14, 2024)
Brooklyn College's Bring A Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Fest Comes to Brooklyn Academy Of Music (Aug 13, 2024)
THE DASTARDLY THORNES V. THE TOWN OF GOLDHAVEN Opens July 29 At The Brick (Jul 25, 2023)
Columbia University's School Of The Arts to Present Reimagined THE THREEPENNY OPERA (Oct 14, 2024)
Brooklyn College's Bring A Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Fest Comes to Brooklyn Academy Of Music (Aug 13, 2024)
THE DASTARDLY THORNES V. THE TOWN OF GOLDHAVEN Opens July 29 At The Brick (Jul 25, 2023)
BIO
Benjamin Viertel (Director) Past: LOSERVILLE (York Theater), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Bristol Valley Theater), THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT (New Ohio Theater), FIREFACE (The Brick), CLIPPED (Atlantic Stage II), KRAGTAR: AN AMERICAN MONSTER MUSICAL (West End Theatre), SAD INDIE LOVE SONG (IRT Theater), CRIMES OF THE HEART and AVENUE Q (Bristol Valley Theater); and award-winning web series BLANK MY LIFE. Benjamin has worked with BAM, Roundabout Theater Company, Huntington Theater Company, The New Group, and The Civilians. Member of Kennedy Center Director’s Lab, MTC’s Directing Fellow, The Civilians’ R&D Group, and Resident Artist at The Brick and Abrons Arts Center. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Third Space. Education: Carnegie Mellon University. www.benjaminviertel.com
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Columbia University's School Of The Arts to Present Reimagined THE THREEPENNY OPERA
Columbia University School of the Arts will present a bold adaptation of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, reimagined by Leah Plante-Wiener with a fresh translation and innovative music, reflecting modern society's complexities. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Columbia University School of the Arts will present a bold adaptation of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, reimagined by Leah Plante-Wiener with a fresh translation and innovative music, reflecting modern society's complexities. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Brooklyn College's Bring A Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Fest Comes to Brooklyn Academy Of Music
The 16th annual Bring A Weasel and A Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, created by experimental theater legend Mac Wellman, will take place this year at the BAM Fisher (Fishman Space) on September 13th - September 15th, 2024.
The 16th annual Bring A Weasel and A Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, created by experimental theater legend Mac Wellman, will take place this year at the BAM Fisher (Fishman Space) on September 13th - September 15th, 2024.
THE DASTARDLY THORNES V. THE TOWN OF GOLDHAVEN Opens July 29 At The Brick
THE BRICK presents the world premiere of The Dastardly Thornes v. The Town of Goldhaven, a new musical by Ben Holbrook and Nate Weida. Following a thrilling series of preview performances, the vibrant comedic western is set to open Saturday July 29 at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn, NY.
THE BRICK presents the world premiere of The Dastardly Thornes v. The Town of Goldhaven, a new musical by Ben Holbrook and Nate Weida. Following a thrilling series of preview performances, the vibrant comedic western is set to open Saturday July 29 at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn, NY.
Titan Theatre Company To Stage Annual FUTURE CLASSICS FESTIVAL
The award-winning Titan Theatre Company has announced the finalists for its annual FUTURE CLASSICS FESTIVAL reading series.
The award-winning Titan Theatre Company has announced the finalists for its annual FUTURE CLASSICS FESTIVAL reading series.
Brave New World's Presents New LGBTQIA Play LIVE/#2 Of Brave New Works' Trio Of New Plays
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the second play in its fifth annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform. This year, the topic is: Stories from the Queer/LGBTQIA+ Community.
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the second play in its fifth annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform. This year, the topic is: Stories from the Queer/LGBTQIA+ Community.
Brave New World Rep Presents BNWorks 2022
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the fifth edition of its annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform.
Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced the fifth edition of its annual new play reading series, Brave New Works 2022: Ditmas Park. In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform.
Brave New World Rep to Present BRAVE NEW WORKS 2022: DITMAS PARK
In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform. This year, the topic is: Stories from the Queer/LGBTQIA+ Community.
In this yearly series, Brave New World Rep (BNW) looks for new plays that address specific hot-button issues of social justice ranging from Race in America and Diversity to Climate Change and Police Reform. This year, the topic is: Stories from the Queer/LGBTQIA+ Community.
Lynn Clay Byrne's BETWEEN THE BARS Announces Community Conversations
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, opening on September 30, 2021, has announced a weekly series of Community Conversations following select performances in October.
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, opening on September 30, 2021, has announced a weekly series of Community Conversations following select performances in October.
BETWEEN THE BARS Announces Community Conversations- Moderated By Robert Galinsky
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, opening on September 30, 2021, has announced a weekly series of Community Conversations following select performances in October. The post-performance discussions will feature a different local organization committed to restorative justice and/or prison reform, moderated by actor, writer, and activist Robert Galinsky.
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, opening on September 30, 2021, has announced a weekly series of Community Conversations following select performances in October. The post-performance discussions will feature a different local organization committed to restorative justice and/or prison reform, moderated by actor, writer, and activist Robert Galinsky.
Lynn Clay Byrne's BETWEEN THE BARS Opens Tonight at HERE Arts Center
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on September 22 in advance of its opening night on September 30, 2021, and will initially run through October 30, 2021, at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue, NYC).
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on September 22 in advance of its opening night on September 30, 2021, and will initially run through October 30, 2021, at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue, NYC).
BETWEEN THE BARS Begins Performances Tonight at HERE Arts Center
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on September 22 in advance of its opening night on September 30, 2021, and will initially run through October 30, 2021, at HERE Arts Center (145 6 th Avenue, NYC).
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne, directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on September 22 in advance of its opening night on September 30, 2021, and will initially run through October 30, 2021, at HERE Arts Center (145 6 th Avenue, NYC).
BETWEEN THE BARS Opens at HERE Arts Center
Between The Bars was well into rehearsal and ready to open in March of 2020 when the pandemic hit and shut down theatres around the country. After 18 months, the cast and creative team will reconnect and finally return to the stage. Learn about the play and how to get tickets.
Between The Bars was well into rehearsal and ready to open in March of 2020 when the pandemic hit and shut down theatres around the country. After 18 months, the cast and creative team will reconnect and finally return to the stage. Learn about the play and how to get tickets.
The Orchard Project Announces 2021 Labs, Projects, and Participants
The Orchard Project today announced its 2021 programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies.
The Orchard Project today announced its 2021 programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies.
Photo Flash: First Rehearsal of BETWEEN THE BARS at HERE Arts Center
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne , directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on March 23 in advance of its opening night on March 31 and will initially run through April 25 at HERE Arts Center ( 145 Sixth Avenue). Tickets are $44.50 – $59.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.BetweentheBarsPlay.com.
Between The Bars, a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne , directed by Benjamin Viertel, will begin performances on March 23 in advance of its opening night on March 31 and will initially run through April 25 at HERE Arts Center ( 145 Sixth Avenue). Tickets are $44.50 – $59.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.BetweentheBarsPlay.com.
Lynn Clay Byrne's BETWEEN THE BARS Will Begin Performances in March at HERE Arts Center
Between The Bars , a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne , directed by Benjamin Viertel , will begin performances on March 23 in advance of its opening night on March 31 and will initially run through April 25 at HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Avenue). Tickets are $44.50 - $59.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.BetweentheBarsPlay.com.
Between The Bars , a new play by Lynn Clay Byrne , directed by Benjamin Viertel , will begin performances on March 23 in advance of its opening night on March 31 and will initially run through April 25 at HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Avenue). Tickets are $44.50 - $59.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.BetweentheBarsPlay.com.
THE PIPER to Receive Reading at Rave Festival
The Piper, a new musical unfaithfully adapted from a?oeThe Pied Piper of Hamelina?? by Robert Browning receives one of three staged reading slots at Rave Theater Festival. The staged reading will be presented on Monday, August 19th at 12pm at Teatro Latea at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street, New York NY 10002).
The Piper, a new musical unfaithfully adapted from a?oeThe Pied Piper of Hamelina?? by Robert Browning receives one of three staged reading slots at Rave Theater Festival. The staged reading will be presented on Monday, August 19th at 12pm at Teatro Latea at The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center (107 Suffolk Street, New York NY 10002).
Rave Theater Festival Adds Reading Series
The brand-new Rave Theater Festival has announced a reading series bringing an additional three shows to the inaugural festival's slate of twenty. Beginning tomorrow, August 9, through August 25, 2019 at Clemente Soto Veléz Cultural and Educational Center (107 Suffolk Street) on the Lower East Side, Rave Theater Festival has selected a diverse roster of plays, musicals, family-friendly shows, and cross-disciplinary projects. Several performances are already sold out.
The brand-new Rave Theater Festival has announced a reading series bringing an additional three shows to the inaugural festival's slate of twenty. Beginning tomorrow, August 9, through August 25, 2019 at Clemente Soto Veléz Cultural and Educational Center (107 Suffolk Street) on the Lower East Side, Rave Theater Festival has selected a diverse roster of plays, musicals, family-friendly shows, and cross-disciplinary projects. Several performances are already sold out.
Shoshana Bean, Alice Ripley, And More Take On 54 Below This Month
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Michael Campayno, Emily Koch, and More Join KRAGTAR: AN AMERICAN MONSTER MUSICAL: IN CONCERT
Michael Campayno (The Cher Show, NBC's "The Sound of Music: Live!"), Emily Koch (Waitress), and more join a concert of the brand new musical comedy Kragtar: An American Monster Musical, on August 12, 2019 at 9:30PM, at Feinstein's54 Below.
Michael Campayno (The Cher Show, NBC's "The Sound of Music: Live!"), Emily Koch (Waitress), and more join a concert of the brand new musical comedy Kragtar: An American Monster Musical, on August 12, 2019 at 9:30PM, at Feinstein's54 Below.
Full Casting Announced For LIFE BOAT by Lloyd Khaner
Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere of Lloyd Khaner's LIFE BOAT which will be performed March 22-24, 2019 at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios and Theaters as part of The Riant Theater's Strawberry Theatre Festival. The play is directed by Benjamin Viertel (Bedaggered).
Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere of Lloyd Khaner's LIFE BOAT which will be performed March 22-24, 2019 at Theater 54 at Shetler Studios and Theaters as part of The Riant Theater's Strawberry Theatre Festival. The play is directed by Benjamin Viertel (Bedaggered).
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