Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC Tourism is Back, Regional Awards Voting Underway
As many theatres get into the swing of their holiday shows and end of year giving campaigns, some good signs for the New York theater industry as tourism continues to rebound from the pandemic. While things still aren’t back to the record setting year of 2019, the city is anticipating ending the year at about 85% of those levels.
Are Theater Development Programs Important?
The theater we see is not usually a first draft of a work. That seems obvious, but very little press attention is paid to just how a show gets developed. One way has traditionally been through theater development programs. These programs are intensive communal experiences, often pairing the artist with a dramaturg and advisors to develop a piece.
Review Roundup: Lucas Hnath's DANA H. at Vineyard Theatre - Critics Weigh In
Vineyard Theatre presents Dana H., by Lucas Hnath, adapted from interviews with Dana Higginbotham conducted by Steve Cosson, and directed by Les Waters, began previews on February 11 with Deirdre O'Connell reprising the title role for the New York premiere direct from engagements at Center Theatre Group and The Goodman Theatre.
Ars Nova Announces February Programming
Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces its February lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming, all part of its continuing 10th Anniversary Season.
ARS NOVA Presents YOU LIKE ME Acceptance Speeches Spoof, 2/25
Drama Desk Award Winner, GLAAD Media Award Nominee and Sundance Institute Fellow, Bradford Louryk will accept an Academy Award on Saturday evening, February 25 in Rachel Shukert and Michael Schulman's annual phenomenon, "YOU LIKE ME: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES" at Ars Nova.
ARS NOVA Presents YOU LIKE ME Acceptance Speeches Spoof, 2/25
Drama Desk Award Winner, GLAAD Media Award Nominee and Sundance Institute Fellow, Bradford Louryk will accept an Academy Award on Saturday evening, February 25 in Rachel Shukert and Michael Schulman's annual phenomenon, "YOU LIKE ME: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES" at Ars Nova.
Joe's Pub Features THE UBERBOWL, 2/6
The First Annual ÜBERBOWL, the brainchild of Drama Desk Award winner Bradford Louryk (creator and star of the internationally critically acclaimed Christine Jorgensen Reveals), is the only event of its kind: a revolutionary alternative to that other football game, for the incredibly fashionable, highly selective, and very nothing about sports. AT ALL. discriminating. Featuring live commentary by celebrity culture gurus who know Like other parties surrounding the 2011 Championship game, the evening will feature a bigscreen viewing of the match, but the similarities stop there. Instead of the babble of sports experts on the sidelines, The Überbowl will feature hilarious live commentary by a panel of celebrities and culture gurus who have never seen a football game.
Joe's Pub Announces The Uberbowl, Mike Birbiglia
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Joe's Pub Announces The Uberbowl, Mike Birbiglia
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Joe's Pub Features THE UBERBOWL, 2/6
The First Annual ÜBERBOWL, the brainchild of Drama Desk Award winner Bradford Louryk (creator and star of the internationally critically acclaimed Christine Jorgensen Reveals), is the only event of its kind: a revolutionary alternative to that other football game, for the incredibly fashionable, highly selective, and very nothing about sports. AT ALL. discriminating. Featuring live commentary by celebrity culture gurus who know Like other parties surrounding the 2011 Championship game, the evening will feature a bigscreen viewing of the match, but the similarities stop there. Instead of the babble of sports experts on the sidelines, The Überbowl will feature hilarious live commentary by a panel of celebrities and culture gurus who have never seen a football game.