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16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024 Begins In December

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.

Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

Urban Stages Announces 2024-2025 Season

Urban Stages has announced its 2024-25 season featuring the NY premiere of Yussef el Guindi's PEOPLE OF THE BOOK and the 16th Annual Award Winning Winter Rhythms.

Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers

Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!

Urban Stages to Host Special Post-Show Conversations Following Performances of THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT

Discover Urban Stages' production of THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb and directed by James Barry. Join in on the special post-show conversations and engage with the play's themes. Don't miss this opportunity starting October 11.

THE MAKING OF A GREAT MOMENT Begins Tonight at Urban Stages

Award-winning Off-Broadway theater Urban Stages will produce Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's play The Making of a Great Moment, directed by James Barry, Chester Theater Company's Co-Producing Artistic Director.  Learn more about the production here!

Original Off Broadway Cast Recording Of OTHER LIVES: The Story Songs Of Michael Colby Will Be Released This Month

The original Off Broadway cast recording of “Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby” (Jay Records), a cycle of story songs by lyricist Michael Colby (Charlotte Sweet, Ludlow Ladd), with music by a variety of composers, including Alex Rybeck, Larry Hochman, Joseph Thalken, Steven Silverstein, will be officially released on CD and all digital music platforms on Friday, June 16th.

Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS

Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. 

Oren Safdie's FACADE to Have First Public Reading at Urban Stages in April

Oren Safdie's FACADE will have its first reading at Urban Stages on April 16th.

News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup

URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season

Photos: First Look at ELEANOR AND ALICE World Premiere at Urban Stages

Get a first look at Urban Stages' world premiere of Eleanor and Alice – Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams.

Photos: Urban Stages Presents First Preview of ELEANOR AND ALICE

See photos of Urban Stages unveiling their new production with a special preview performance. Eleanor and Alice: Conversations between Two Roosevelts written by Ellen Abrams will be playing at Urban Stages 259 West 30th Street through December 4th.

Urban Stages to Host Special Post Show Conversations Following Performances of ELEANOR AND ALICE

Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will host several special post-show conversations following performances of Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams and directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.

Urban Stages Announces 38th Season Featuring a World Premiere, a New York Premiere & More

Celebrating its 38th Off Broadway season, Urban Stages’ has announced its upcoming season featuring two play premieres, the 14th installment of the award-winning cabaret series Winter Rhythms. Urban Stages also programs and presents dozens of free plays and art programming in libraries across NYC and online. 

Urban Stages Adds Performance of GRATITUDE by Oren Safdie

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed play GRATITUDE written by playwright Oren Safdie, and directed by Maria Mileaf, will add an additional performance on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.

Oren Safdie's GRATITUDE Begins Performances This Weekend at Urban Stages

Oren Safdie (Unseamly at Urban Stages) will get a New York premiere of his newest play, when Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of  GRATITUDE.

Photos: See Reed Birney, AJ Shively & More at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit

Urban Stages 38th Annual Gala took place on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the Central Park Boathouse.

New York Premiere of Oren Safdie's GRATITUDE to be Presented at Urban Stages

Playwright Oren Safdie will get a New York premiere of his newest play, Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of  GRATITUDE. Directed by Maria Mileaf, performances will begin on June 5 in advance of its opening night on Thursday, June 8, and will run through June 30, 2022.

Reed Birney, Terence Archie, Nikki M. James & A.J. Shively to be Honored at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit

This year’s honorees have all starred on the Urban Stages stage during their careers and include Tony Award winner Reed Birney will be presented with Urban Stages’ Luminary Award and Terence Archie, Nikki M. James, and AJ Shively will receive a mid-career award.

Urban Stages Presents Musical Marathon For Ukraine This Weekend

Urban Stages' Artistic, Producing Director, Frances Hill announces MUSICAL MARATHON FOR UKRAINE, featuring musical artists from Ukraine and from NYC's Urban Stages. The event will present four different shows on Saturday, April 23rd beginning at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00 PM at Urban Stages' Theater (259 West 30th Street).