Edwin Booth

LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Producers Eric Krebs and Judith Manocherian have announced industry presentations of “London Swings,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein) and co-book writer Shannon Hunt, directed by Christopher Scott.

Photos: spit&vigor Presents THE BRUTES At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024

spit&vigor has announced an extremely limited special performance of THE BRUTES, written by Casey Wimpee (2-time Samuel French Short Play Finalist, 2007 NYIT Outstanding Original Short Script nominee) and directed by Sara Fellini (2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee). See photos from the production.

Spit&vigor's THE BRUTES Returns To The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2024

spit&vigor has announced a limited performance of THE BRUTES at The Players, exploring a family's ideological divide. Written by Casey Wimpee and directed by Sara Fellini, the play runs on November 5th and 6th.

How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

Tin Drum Theatre Company to Presents WINTER GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Tin Drum Theatre Company will present WINTER GARDEN, an original play by Steve Needham, directed by Jason Palmer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Desi Moreno-Penson's BODEGA CAT To Receive A Staged Reading At Houghton Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

BODEGA CAT, a new play by Latina playwright Desi Moreno-Penson, will have a staged reading at Houghton Hall. Learn more about the show!

Ishmael Houston-Jones Will Receive the 2024 American Dance Festival Distinguished Teaching Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

Renowned educator, performer, and choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones will receive the 2024 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium at the American Dance Festival (ADF) on Sunday, June 30 in Durham, NC.

25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.

Drama Book Shop To Host Nora Brigid Monahan And Alexander Sage Oyen To Talk DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Join Nora Brigid Monahan and Alexander Sage Oyen, creators of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL, for an evening at The Drama Book Shop. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

WHITE WAVE DANCE to Present 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival featuring 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and beyond. Don't miss this vibrant showcase of talent at Dixon Place in New York City.

Earth-a-lulia! Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping Sets Up Permanent Home in Loisaida
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2023

Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping has established a permanent creative home at 36 Avenue C (Loisaida Ave., corner of E. 3rd Street), where the troupe will evolve new works and perform weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM. The location, renamed Earthchxrch, is a former bank branch (first North Fork, then Capital One). 

The Flea Theater Appoints Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

The Flea has appointed Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as Executive Director to co-lead the Tribeca theater dedicated to the works of Black, brown, and queer artists.

White Wave Dance to Present 8th Annual SOLODUO DANCE FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival featuring 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and across the country, as well as international dancers from Korea, Japan, and Germany. The festival celebrates the art of the solo and duet, showcasing emerging and mid-career choreographers.

Reverend Billy & Stop Shopping Choir To Perform at Joe's Pub in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Rev. Billy & Stop Shopping Choir return to Joe's Pub on November 26, December 10, and December 17. Weekly shows also at Earthchxrch from Oct 29 to Nov 19.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts On Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 50 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC.

Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir to Present WELCOME TO THE EARTHCHXRH!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir will perform 'Welcome to the Earthchxrch!' every Sunday in October at Earthchxrch on Loisaida Ave. The show combines activism, entertainment, and music to confront climate grief and inspire activism.

TYRANTS Will Have a Special Presentation at The U.S. National Archives This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

TYRANTS, a new musical based on the life of Edwin Booth starring Tony nominee A.J. SHIVELY, will play two special concert performances this Friday and Saturday at the United States National Archives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Rev. Billy And The Stop Shopping Choir Set Five Shows In October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

Rev. Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir will be performing five shows in October at Earthchxrch on Loisaida Ave. Each performance will be a one-of-a-kind show aimed at confronting climate grief, inspiring activism, and building community. Get all the event information here!

The Resident Acting Company Reveals Lineup of Fall Shows
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

The Resident Acting Company, formed four years ago by the actors of the award-winning Pearl Theater Company, is announcing their fall lineup of script in hand performances celebrating Shakespeare and the First Folio at The Players, the historic club and home of the great Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Learn more about the performance lineup here!

Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns With Over 60 New Works
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary season, will showcase over 60 original new works at their bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Learn more about the festival lineup here!