Listen: Jerry Mitchell Discusses Tony Wins & Losses on WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022
Director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde) has been nominated eight times at the Tony Awards as well as the Drama Desk Awards, both in the categories of direction and choreography. He joins host Patrick Oliver Jones to discuss the losses and what he's learned from them. Listen to the episode now!
The Seeing Place Theater to Present Margaret Edson's WIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021
THE SEEING PLACE THEATER has announced their production of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, WIT, directed by Brynn Asha Walker. WIT will play a three-week limited engagement at The Seeing Place at The Paradise Factory (64 East 4th Street, NYC 10003).
Sunday Morning Michael Dale
by Michael Dale - Nov 14, 2021
Sharing views not only on the current Broadway and Off-Broadway scenes, but offering an appreciative spotlight to Off-Off Broadway artists and other lesser-known entertainers who are just as important in making New York the nation's live performing arts capital. To encourage rather than critique.
BWW Review: SALON Throws a Sweet Sixteen Party at Don't Tell Mama
by Ricky Pope - Aug 23, 2021
Tonight, SALON performed for the first time after sixteen months off. Even the threat of a tropical storm outside didn’t deter a good number of people from celebrating its return. This evening’s theme was threefold: “Welcome Back!,” “Sweet Sixteen” in honor of Salon’s 16th anniversary, and “Bernstein at 103” to celebrates the 103rd birthday of the great Leonard Bernstein. Tonight’s co-host was the much-awarded cabaret artist, Julie Reyburn.
THE QUEER WITCH CONSPIRACY Will Be Presented By The Seeing Place Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2021
The Seeing Place Theater has announced the world premiere production of Brandon Walker's THE QUEER WITCH CONSPIRACY, directed by Erin Cronican. THE QUEER WITCH CONSPIRACY will play a two performances only on Zoom, June 23 & 24 at 8 p.m. and continue on demand through June 27, 2021.
The Seeing Place Theater Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2021
The Seeing Place Theater has announced Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, directed by Brandon Walker. SWEAT will have two live performances via Zoom on February 27 (7 pm EST) and February 28 (3 pm EST), and be available via streaming on YouTube February 28-March 3, 2021.
The Seeing Place Theater Presents Lynn Nottage's SWEAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021
THE SEEING PLACE THEATER has announced Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT, directed by Brandon Walker. SWEAT will have two live performances via Zoom on February 27 (7 pm EST) and February 28 (3 pm EST), and be available via streaming on YouTube February 28-March 3, 2021.
The Seeing Place Theater Presents DOG ACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021
THE SEEING PLACE THEATER is celebrating its 10++ Season despite being forced online due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, The Body Politic. As their 10th Season continues through 2021, they will be presenting their productions written by distinguished playwrights virtually, with the hope of returning to the Paradise Factory as soon as they are able.
BWW Review: The Seeing Place Addresses LGBTQIA+ Issues Through Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Michael Dale - Sep 2, 2020
Back in pre-COVID New York, barely a midsummer weekend would go by without a theatre company somewhere presenting an outdoor production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in whatever garden, meadow or parking lot would offer a permit. When you add the countless indoor productions, the Bard's merry mixture of comedy, romance and fantasy - offering numerous juicy roles for a talented ensemble -- is doubtlessly one of his most enduringly popular pieces.
Timothy Ware to Headline The Seeing Place's DUTCHMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2020
While the live-performance season is on hold nationwide, The Seeing Place continues to produce great plays by distinguished playwrights. Up next is an online reading of DUTCHMAN, a one-act drama by Amiri Baraka (produced and published in 1964 under the playwright's original name LeRoi Jones).