Crystal Field

ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City

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

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

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

IF WORDS COULD TALK

THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City

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

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

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

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

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.

Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

TNC's Street Theater Company to Present THE SOCIALIZATION OF A SOCIAL WORKER OR THE FIGHT

Theater for the New City's award-winning Street Theater Company will open its 2024 annual tour Saturday, August 3 with 'The Socialization of a Social Worker or The Fight for Social Justice'. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre for the New City to Present August Strindberg Rep in MISS JULIE 1925

From June 27 to July 7, Theater for the New City will present August Strindberg Rep in a production, translated from the Swedish and adapted by Robert Greer, that transplants Strindberg's story to a Long Island country estate in 1925. 

ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June

Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.

ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City

ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Play Tells Story of Kasturba Gandhi and Indian Independence

Theater for The New City will present 'Kasturba v/s Gandhi,' a compelling new play that delves into the life of Kasturba Gandhi, an Indian revolutionary and spouse of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Rupaalii Sonwani and written by Nishi Chawla.

PARTY CLOWN OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS and THE HUNGRY MIND BUFFET Come to Theater for the New City

From May 30 to June 16, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present 'Party Clown of the Rich & Famous and The Hungry Mind Buffet,' a two-part evening of short plays.

Lower East SIde Festival Of The Arts Set For Next Month

With the roster still building, Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 29th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts, which will be mounted May 24 to 26 in and around Theater for the New City.

Tisch New Theatre Will Present ALICE BY HEART This Month

Tisch New Theatre's production of Alice by Heart will take place at Theater for the New City from April 26th - April 28th, 2024. Directed by Juliette Markman, Choreographed by Erin Amstein, Music Direction by Chelsea Melnick, and Produced by Leah Frantz, this adaptation of Alice by Heart asks the question: can we ever truly escape our reality?

Theater For The New City Will Host its 2024 Dreamup Festival This Summer

From August 25 to September 15, 2024, Theater for the New City (TNC), under the direction of Crystal Field, will present its twelfth Dream Up Festival, an ultimate new works festival dedicated to the joy of discovering talented authors of all backgrounds and original, innovative performances.

AFTERSHOCKS By Rori Nogee Announced At Theater for the New City

Crystal Field presents Aftershocks, running for 12 performances March 28- April 14. The play is directed by Lissa Moira and written by Rori Nogee (Siren's Den: A Rock Musical).