Cast Set For Industry Reading of CHRISTMAS EVE IN DIKANKA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023
The cast has been announced for two industry readings of Christmas Eve in Dikanka, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant, adapted from the story by Ukrainian novelist Nikolai Gogol.
Interview: Jessica Phelan of JERSEY VOICES at Chatham Playhouse
by Gina Sarno - Jul 28, 2023
The Chatham Community Players (CCP) will host its 29th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival with five performances between July 28th and August 6th. This year's production will include seven original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights. I had the Pleasure of interviewing Producer Jessica Phelan.
Interview: Doug McLaughlin of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Chatham Playhouse
by Gina Sarno - Apr 25, 2023
Chatham Playhouse presents The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell. The Lifespan of a Fact tells the story of a young and enthusiastic intern at an acclaimed literary magazine who is assigned to fact-check a high profile essay by a celebrated author. Complications ensue as the two battle over 'facts' and 'truth,' and the importance of both. The play is based in part on the book of the same name by Jim Fingal and John D'Agata.
Chatham Players Presents THE FLICK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023
The Chatham Community Players will present the imaginative & touching play, “The Flick” by Annie Baker. The production will run from March 3 through March 12. Making her Chatham Playhouse debut, Gabrielle Wagner Mann of Summit directs.
Tickets Now On Sale For 2022 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
SheNYC Arts, the country's premier program for showcasing up-and-coming gender-marginalized writers and composers, has announced their lineup for the 2022 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival. The Festival will run from July 26-August 7, 2022, at the East Village's Connelly Theater with both an in-person audience and select digital performances.
The Theater Project Will Perform POT ODDS on Zoom This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2021
‘Pot Odds’ brings together two award winners—writer Gabrielle Wagner and director Joy Kelly—as part of The Theater Project’s ongoing programs during the pandemic. The Theater Project has gained regional recognition for its annual Young Playwrights Competition, ARK (Actors Reading with Kids) program and its recently launched “The Theater Project Thinks About” podcasts.
Luna Stage Premieres New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2020
Luna Stage will present a free short play festival, The Shortest of Plays for the Shortest of Days on Sunday, December 20 from 12pm through 7:30pm.
Primary Stages Announces Additional Programming for PRIMARY PLUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020
PRIMARY STAGES announced today additional programming for Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other. For additional details about each program and the most up-to-date information please visit primarystages.org/explore/primary-plus.
2020: A FANTASY Comes To Theatre 54 October 16
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2019
Strange Bird Productions presents '2020: A Fantasy', a new dark comedy by Raven Petretti starting October 16th at Theatre 54. Ken Wolf directs Gabrielle Wagner* and Timothy Babcock* in a satirical look at the relationship of a married couple with opposing political views as the contentious upcoming election approaches. *(Member of Actors Equity)
Krystina Alabado, Christopher Rice, and More to Lead Concert Reading of New Musical CITY OF LIGHT
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 27, 2018
A concert reading of City of Light, a new musical written by Jan Roper, Gabrielle Wagner, and Julie Weiner, is coming to Feinstein's/54 Below. Directed by Autumn Reeser ("The Arrangement," "Entourage," "The O.C."), City of Light was selected by Stephen Schwartz for the ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop, and was presented as part of the SheNYC Theater Festival. Set in Paris, City of Light is a modern, romantic musical comedy - with an unexpected twist -- that will make you want to book the next flight to France!
Krystina Alabado, Christopher Rice, and More to Lead Concert Reading of New Musical CITY OF LIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018
A concert reading of City of Light, a new musical written by Jan Roper, Gabrielle Wagner, and Julie Weiner, is coming to Feinstein's/54 Below. Directed by Autumn Reeser ("The Arrangement," "Entourage," "The O.C."), City of Light was selected by Stephen Schwartz for the ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop, and was presented as part of the SheNYC Theater Festival. Set in Paris, City of Light is a modern, romantic musical comedy - with an unexpected twist -- that will make you want to book the next flight to France!
New Musical CITY OF LIGHT Debuts at Feinstein's 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a concert reading of City of Light, a new musical written by Jan Roper, Gabrielle Wagner, and Julie Weiner. Directed by Autumn Reeser ("The Arrangement," "Entourage," "The O.C."), City of Light was selected by Stephen Schwartz for the ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop, and was presented as part of the SheNYC Theater Festival. Set in Paris, City of Light is a modern, romantic musical comedy - with an unexpected twist -- that will make you want to book the next flight to France!
Valer Announces Official Cast For The SheNYC 2018 Summer Theater Festival
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 5, 2018
Meet the Burnett Family: three generations of born and bred small-town Texans. Whether they've bought into life in Paducah or have chosen to run from it, all of them have long been set in their ways, but an untimely death of a young cousin forces everyone to reevaluate. Will they soldier on as before, or will they change?
Valer Announces Official Cast For The SheNYC 2018 Summer Theater Festival
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 15, 2018
Meet the Burnett Family: three generations of born and bred small-town Texans. Whether they've bought into life in Paducah or have chosen to run from it, all of them have long been set in their ways, but an untimely death of a young cousin forces everyone to reevaluate. Will they soldier on as before, or will they change?