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The Best Theater of 2024: Shows that Ruled the Year

As 2024 comes to a close, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. The season has been full of so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works, both on Broadway and off.
GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Extends for Final Time at Soho Rep

Soho Rep will present a second and final extension of its highly acclaimed world premiere production of Alina Troyano (aka Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! ​​​​​​​Off-Broadway

The cast has been announced for Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!, running off-Broadway at Soho Rep, and written by Alina Troyano (a.k.a. Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.
Soho Rep to Depart its Home & Share Space With Playwrights Horizons

Soho Rep will depart its home at 46 Walker Street, and share space with Playwrights Horizons. Learn more.
Soho Rep Gala to Honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights & Celebrate Raja Feather Kelly

Soho Rep’s 2024 Spring Fête will honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights. The evening also celebrates Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the event!
Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!

The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
67th Obie Awards to Give Winners Grants in Lieu of Awards Ceremony

In lieu of the Obie annual awards ceremony, the American Theatre Wing will instead dedicate funds to the support and growth of the artists, by bestowing winners with grants ranging from $1,000-5,000.
BARK OF MILLIONS New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, And Machine Dazzle Makes US Premiere At BAM, February 5- 10

'Bark of Millions, a new rock opera from Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, and Machine Dazzle, makes its US premiere at BAM from Feb 5—10. Don't miss this landmark exhibition celebrating LGBTQ artists in downtown NYC, opening on Feb 1.'
BAM Sets 2024 Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac & More

BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!
World Premiere of SNATCH ADAMS & TAINTY MCCRACKEN PRESENT IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH Extended at Soho Rep

Soho Rep extends the world premiere of 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month'. Directed by Jess Barbagallo, this original queer spectacle features puppets, prizes, and perversity.
Eric Ting and Caleb Hammons to Join Cynthia Flowers as Directors of Soho Rep

Discover the latest news about Soho Rep as theater veterans Eric Ting and Caleb Hammons join Cynthia Flowers as directors. Get the scoop on the new era for this renowned theater company and what it means for the future of Soho Rep.
The 2023 Obie Awards Announce Judges & Eligibility

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced its 2023 panel of judges and eligibility details for The Obie Awards. Now in its 67th year, the annual event, celebrating the best of Off and Off Off Broadway, is co-chaired by Obie-winning director David Mendizábal and veteran theater critic Melissa Rose Bernardo.
BAAD! Celebrates Latinx Experimentalists with New York Premiere of Groundbreaking Documentary ¡FENOMENAL! ROMPEFORMA 1989-1996

The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD!) is thrilled to host the New York premiere of ¡Fenomenal! Rompeforma 1989—1996–a documentary film celebrating the experimental Latinx festival Rompeforma: Maratón De Baile–on May 30 and May 31 at 8pm at BAAD!, located at 2474 Westchester Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx.
Marga Gomez Brings Workshop Performances Of SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS To Marsh SF

​​​​​​​Fan favorite Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh San Francisco for workshop performances of her latest work, Swimming With Lesbians. Taking place on The Celesbian cruise ship, this solo sapphic searing spoof follows the adventures of high-spirited poolside emcee Pru Perez. Passengers look up to Pru as a leader and Boss Lesbian of the sea – until the fateful sunny day of the Wet T-Shirt Relay Race when an old boarding school nemesis appears and Pru suddenly finds herself deep in murky waters. 
Soho Rep's 2023 Gala Will Honor Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

For its 2023 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Obie winner, MacArthur Fellow, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Soho Rep board member Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, in a performance-packed evening directed by Raja Feather Kelly.
Soho Rep Adds Ken Ebie, Aretha Marshall, and Anne O'Grady To Board Of Directors

Soho Rep announced that Ebie Strategies Founder and Principal and Black Enterprises NYC Executive Director & Chief Development Officer Ken Ebie; media executive, communications strategist, and Lincoln Drive Inc. Founder and President Aretha Marshall; and entertainment marketing executive Anne O'Grady have joined the organization's Board of Directors.
Queer|Art Announces Queer|Art|Film Fall 2022 Season

Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the upcoming Fall season of Queer|Art|Film, presented in person from September 19th – December 5th. Queer|Art|Film returns once again to the IFC Center with a season curated by multidisciplinary artists Heather Lynn Johnson and Sarah Zapata.
Roxane Gay, Sidney Madison Prescott & Carmelita Tropicana Join Soho Rep Board

Soho Rep has announced that writer and social commentator Roxane Gay, Global Head of Intelligent Automation at Spotify Sidney Madison Prescott, and artist Carmelita Tropicana have joined the organization’s Board of Directors.
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jenny Turner Hall And More To Launch A SIMPLE HERSTORY Presented by The Tank

A Simple Herstory is a theatrical and high concept podcast series about the women who have run for President of the United States. The series is produced by The Muse Project and presented by The Tank.

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