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Theater for the New City to Present 30th LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. Learn more!

FOUR EVANGELISTS WALK INTO A FOG By Douglas Lackey Comes To TNC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote four differing gospels and created Christianity. These four evangelists actually never met, but they do--as members of a comedic literary synod --in 'Four Evangelists Walk into a Fog' by Douglas Lackey. The results are hilarious and profound. Theater for the New City (TNC), which has been Lackey's theatrical home since 2003, will present the work's premiere run May 1 to 18, directed by Mark Harborth.

Theater For the New City to Present FOUR EVANGELISTS WALK INTO A FOG in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Theater for the New City (TNC), which has been Douglas Lackey's theatrical home since 2003, will present the premiere of Four Evangelists Walk into a Fog from May 1 to 18, directed by Mark Harborth.

Theater For The New City To Present REMEMBRANCE By Patricia Goodson
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Plays and movies about Alzheimer's Disease tend to focus on the patient. However 'Remembrance,' a new play by Patricia Goodson, centers on their caregivers. 

REMEMBRANCE By Patricia Goodson is Coming to Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2025

'Remembrance,' a new play by Patricia Goodson, centers on their caregivers. A product of Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program, the production will run this spring. Learn more.

FOG AND FILTHY AIR, A New Drama By Tom Diriwachter, to Play TNC in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Theater for the New City Executive Artistic Director Crystal Field to present Fog and Filthy Air, a new drama inspired by real life events written by Tom Diriwachter about family, fog, and a road trip gone horribly wrong.

Theater for the New City Presents LOVE 'N COURAGE Gala In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 22nd annual 'Love 'n Courage' benefit Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South.

Theater For The New City Presents 50th Annual THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS' POW-WOW AND DANCE CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Theater for the New City will present its 50th annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Pow Wow and Dance Concert from January 10 to 19, 2025.

SHELLEY AND LOVELACE NEVER MET to Play Theater for the New City Beginning in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

Theater for the New City will present a new show in conjunction with Ottawa playwrights Becky McKercher and Sarah Thuswaldner: 'Shelley and Lovelace Never Met,' the conversation that never happened.

THE GIGGLING GRANNY Comes to Theater For the New City in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

'The Giggling Granny,' a solo play written for Marilyn Chris by Marsha Lee Sheiness, will be presented by Theater for the New City, in January. Learn more here!

Leah Forster's THAT'S YENTATAINMENT! Now Open At Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

The groundbreaking Jewish comedy satirist Leah Forster, who boasts a fast-growing social media following over 100,000 strong, stars in her first solo stage show, “That's Yentatainment!” which opens tonight at Theater for the New City. 

ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.

Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31. 

Theater For The New City Presents SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT By Barry Primus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Barry Primus's new play, SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT, will be presented at Theater for the New City from September 26 to October 6. Learn more about the resident theater production.

Special Offer: IF WORDS COULD TALK at Theater for the New City
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 5, 2024

IF WORDS COULD TALK

THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE Opens Tonight at Theater For The New City
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024

Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.

THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS Debuts Off Off Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

A new Christmas musical with songs ranging from rock to rap is debuting at Theater for the New City, bringing some of the holiday spirit to town during warm weather, along with great songs and a story worthy of giving it a place as a new, classic Christmas show.

THE VOID To Receive World Premiere In The Dream Up Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

Theater for the New City, Crystal Field will present THE VOID, a new play by Jonathan G Galvez, as part of the Dream Up Festival.

Letta Neely's PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT to Play at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT, a one-woman show by Letta Neely, will run at Theater for the New City. Learn how to purchase tickets.