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Photos: Laura Benanti, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Celebrate Audible Theater's 5th Anniversary

On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!

Photos: Inside WOMEN TALKING with Jessie Buckley, Sarah Polley & More

Just last night, MGM's Orion Pictures and Audible presented a one night only performance, Women Talking: An Evening of Wild Female Imagination, at Audible's off-Broadway Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from inside the event!

Audible Theater to Present The Public Theater Production of COAL COUNTRY at the Cherry Lane Theatre

Audible Inc. will produce a return engagement of The Public Theater’s critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Audible Originals Announces New Titles from Common and Rufus Wainwright

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and seller of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced that Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist, actor, activist and two-time New York Times best-selling author Common, and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright will create deeply personal musical narratives to be released as Audible Original productions in 2020 for millions of listeners. The two audio-only musical narratives will be created and produced in distinct ways – Common's Bluebird Memories: A Journey Through Lyrics & Life is set to record over the course of three nights of live performances at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in New York, and Wainwright's Road Trip Elegies: Montreal to New York will blend field recordings from the road that reflect on his relationship with his family with musical performance from intimate shows at the legendary McCabe's Guitar Store in Los Angeles. These projects follow critically acclaimed musical storytelling original productions from Patti Smith and Tom Morello. 

Photo Flash: New York Stage and Film Gala Honors Diana DiMenna and Tom Hulce

Just last night, New York Stage and Film celebrated its annual Winter Gala, honoring six-time Tony Award-nominated producer and philanthropist Diana DiMenna, and Academy Award and four-time Golden Globe-nominated and Tony Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hulce. The Winter Gala, a fundraising event to support New York Stage and Film's year-round theater and film development initiatives, was held at The Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 West 54th Street, New York City).

New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala Will Feature Remarks by Josh Groban, Heidi Schreck and More

New York Stage and Film has announced that its annual Winter Gala will feature remarks by Annette Bening, Josh Groban, Michael Mayer, and Heidi Schreck; and will feature performances by Brittain Ashford, Cosmo Castaldi, Daya Curley, Sofia Dobrushin, John Gallagher Jr., Jonathan Groff, Marcy Harriell, Van Hughes, Taylor Symone Jackson, Lea Michele, Nasia Thomas, Ana Villafañe, and Candice Marie Woods.

Audible to Release James Taylor's Original Memoir 'Break Shot'

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced that legendary GRAMMY Award winning singer-songwriter James Taylor will create Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir, for Audible. This one-of-a-kind music and storytelling experience is the first-ever Audible Original performance by James Taylor. Break Shot will be released on Audible in early 2020.

New York Stage And Film Will Honor Diana Dimenna And Tom Hulce At Annual Winter Gala

New York Stage and Film is thrilled to announce that its annual Winter Gala will honor six-time Tony Award-nominated producer and philanthropist Diana DiMenna, and Academy Award and four-time Golden Globe-nominated and Tony Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hulce. The Winter Gala, a fundraising event to support New York Stage and Film's year-round theater and film development initiatives, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 West 54th Street, New York City). For more information on New York Stage and Film, please visit www.newyorkstageandfilm.org.

Tom Morello To Perform Three Night Run At Minetta Lane Theater

Audible Inc. today announced a limited three-night live performance by Tom Morello at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

Photo Flash: Alan Cumming Celebrates LEGAL IMMIGRANT at Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, just presented two performances of Alan Cumming's acclaimed cabaret song and story show, Legal Immigrant, at the Minetta Lane Theatre. 

Audible and NJPAC Present 'Jazz in the Key of Ellison' February 2019 Performances

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Audible today announce the first three national performance dates of “Jazz in the Key of Ellison,” celebrating the musical world of the esteemed African-American novelist, critic and scholar Ralph Ellison and his remarkable collection of jazz recordings.

New York Stage & Film's Annual Gala to Honor Patricia Wettig, Ken Olin, And Johanna Pfaelzer

New York Stage and Film is thrilled to announce that its annual Winter Gala will honor playwright and Emmy award-winning actress Patricia Wettig (F2M, 'Brothers and Sisters,' 'thirtysomething') and Executive Producer/director/actor Ken Olin ('This Is Us,' 'Alias,' 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'thirtysomething'), and, in recognition for her years of dedication to New York Stage and Film, Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer, who is stepping down from her post at the end of the 2019 Powerhouse Summer Season.

Photo Flash: The Stars Turn Out for Patti Smith WORDS AND MUSIC at the Minetta Lane Theatre

Legendary rocker Patti Smith's last Audible sold out show at The Minetta Lane Theatre in NYC drew some notable fans and friends including Bette Midler and award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgard. See photos from the event below!

Audible Announces Minetta Lane Theatre as Creative Home for Live Productions in New York

Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced that the Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village will serve as its creative home for live performances in New York. Audible will host and produce a wide variety of live performances at the Minetta Lane including dramatic plays, comedic shows, engaging panel discussions and more, with Audible members receiving exclusive access to discounted tickets and related audio content.

Audible Will Award $5 Million in Commissions to Emerging Playwrights

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced the first class of theater commissions selected to receive support from its fund dedicated to the commission and development of innovative English-language works from playwrights around the globe. Announced earlier this year, the $5 million fund will enable the creation of one- and two-person audio plays driven by language and voice, in keeping with Audible's core commitment to elevating listening experiences through powerful performances of brilliantly composed words.

BWW Morning Brief December 5th, 2017: FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Previews, and More!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top news: Farinelli and the King begins previews on Broadway, and more!

MEAN GIRLS' Tina Fey and Audible's Don Katz Honored at New York Stage and Film's 2017 Winter Gala Tonight

As previously announced, New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala will honor Tina Fey and Founder & CEO of Audible, Inc., Don Katz. The Winter Gala, a fundraising event to support New York Stage and Film's year-round theater and film development initiatives, will be held tonight, December 5, 2017 at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers (23rd Street and West Side Highway).

Audible to Provide Free Audible Memberships and Fire Tablets to All Newark High School Students and Their Teachers

Michael Feinstein, James Monroe Iglehart, Savion Glover, Alvin Ailey and More Set for NJPAC@20: FRIENDS IN CONCERT!

Symphonic music, tap, R&B, modern dance, American Song and all that jazz, performed by an array of artists beloved by audiences around the world, will be experienced for one night only in "NJPAC@20: Friends in Concert!" today, Sept. 23 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This special occasion at 7 p.m. in Prudential Hall celebrates the Arts Center's 20th anniversary season (2017-18).

MEAN GIRLS' Tina Fey and Audible's Don Katz Will Be Honored at New York Stage and Film's 2017 Winter Gala

New York Stage and Film has announced that its annual Winter Gala will honor Tina Fey and Founder & CEO of Audible, Inc., Don Katz.