The Chain Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, RADIO PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020
While live theater may be closed, The Chain Theatre has found a way to bring the Holiday Spirit into everyone's homes by producing Miracle on 34th Street, Radio Play! Adapted and directed by Greg Cicchino, Miracle on 34th Street, streams December 18, 19, 20 and 21.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With The Chain Theatre's World Premiere CHASING THE RIVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2020
Chain Theatre presents world premiere production of Jean Dobie Giebel's CHASING THE RIVER, directed by Ella Jane New. CHASING THE RIVER, which was a finalist for the ATHE Excellence in Playwriting Award and has been optioned for TV, will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018). Performances begin Friday, February 7 and continue through Saturday, February 29.
Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab Is Now Accepting Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019
'THE FOLKS AT THE CHAIN THEATRE ARE AMONG THE GREAT UNSUNG HEROES OF CULTURAL NEW YORK.' Richard Price, Clockers, HBO's The Night Of, The Wire. The Chain Theatre in Midtown Manhattan is now accepting submissions for their 2020 Chain Playwriting Lab. Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab continues its commitment to developing new plays by diverse artists and underrepresented voices in the American Theatre. This is a highly collaborative process with a personal, intensive focus on the playwright, your story, and your words.
Photo Flash: Emmy Nominated Keith Huff In Rehearsal For NYC Premiere SIX CORNERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackmanand Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
Chain Theatre Presents The New York City Premiere of SIX CORNERS by Keith Huff
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
Chain Theatre Presents The New York Premiere of SIX CORNERS by Keith Huff
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019
NYC Premiere of a new play by Emmy nominated Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime). Keith Huff's most recent Broadway production was the sold out sensation A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig. Chain Theatre is an award winning theatre company and SIX CORNERS will be the first main stage production in their new location at the Theatre Building in midtown Manhattan.
SINGIN' ALL NIGHT Workshop presents Staged Reading
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 21, 2017
After collaborating with David Rabe on their acclaimed revival of In the Boom Boom Room last month, Chain Theatre is turning its focus on developing a new play. Singin' All Night tells the story of an autistic African American teenager who has been accused of a horrific crime. Two young attorneys are broke, desperate and take his impossible case. But everything changes when they realize he can communicate through music. Join us for the WORLD PREMIERE reading/ workshop presentation of Singin' All Night written by Artistic Director Kirk Gostkowski. Chain Theatre will be performing a lightly staged reading of the new play as well as celebrating the 2017 Chain Theatre season. Talkback with creators and performers to follow presentation.
SINGIN' ALL NIGHT Workshop presents Staged Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2017
After collaborating with David Rabe on their acclaimed revival of In the Boom Boom Room last month, Chain Theatre is turning its focus on developing a new play. Singin' All Night tells the story of an autistic African American teenager who has been accused of a horrific crime. Two young attorneys are broke, desperate and take his impossible case. But everything changes when they realize he can communicate through music. Join us for the WORLD PREMIERE reading/ workshop presentation of Singin' All Night written by Artistic Director Kirk Gostkowski. Chain Theatre will be performing a lightly staged reading of the new play as well as celebrating the 2017 Chain Theatre season. Talkback with creators and performers to follow presentation.
Photo: Broadway's Debra Monk Stops by IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017
Tony Award winner Debra Monk attended the current rare revival of David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM Thursday night Off-Broadway. She was accompanied by playwright/actor Michael Rabe (son of Mr. Rabe and Jill Clayburgh), with whom she starred in David Rabe's VISITING EDNA at Steppenwolf last fall.
IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM's Kirk Gostkowski to Appear on 'State of the Arts' Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017
A rare revival of David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM opened last night at American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54 Street (just west of Eighth Ave.) One of the production's stars, Kirk Gostkowski, is this week's special guest on the popular WPKN Radio (89.5 FM) program 'State of the Arts,' airing today (Friday) at noon.
Rare Revival of David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017
David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM is set to officially open Off-Broadway tonight (Thursday) at American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54 Street (just west of Eighth Ave.) Playwright David Rabe has been attending rehearsals over the past few weeks, making tweaks to his script for this 2017 incarnation of the rarely produced play.