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Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 19, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

Spiderwoman Theater to Embark on Midwest Tour to South Dakota, Minnesota & Wisconsin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

Spiderwoman Theater, the Indigenous-feminist theatre company now in its 47th season, will embark on a three-week Midwest Tour next week.

Photos: Andre De Shields & More Gather to Celebrate the Re-Opening of La MaMa
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 9, 2023

As the theater community in NYC continues to get back on its feet following the pandemic, two new theaters have just been added to the mix as La MaMa re-opened its landmark theaters at 74A E. 4 St. – following a 3-year, $24 million renovation.

La MaMa to Present the World Premiere of MISDEMEANOR DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

La MaMa ETC will present the world premiere of “Misdemeanor Dream,” the latest large-scale production of Spiderwoman Theater, the legendary Downtown feminist-Indigenous theater ensemble.

New Works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds to Debut at La MaMa in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021

New, provocative works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds will debut at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) in December.

VIDEO: Watch the Full 100 YEARS | 100 WOMEN PROJECT as Part of Lincoln Center's Restart Stages
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2021

Featuring performances and readings by: Nathalie 'Natie' Barret-Mas (The Met Museum), Staceyann Chin (Park Avenue Armory), Caridad “La Bruja” De La Luz (Park Avenue Armory), Abby Dobson (Laundromat Project), Amanda Gookin (National Sawdust), Tendayi Kuumba (Urban Bush Women), Henu Josephine Tarrant (La MaMa), Adama Delphine Fawundu (New York University), and more.

TOWN OF LITTLE SAGAS From SPIDERWOMAN Premieres May 3
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2021

Spiderwoman Theater, the legendary downtown New York theatre ensemble, premieres “Town of Little Sagas,” a new podcast series that begins airing on Monday May 3 at 12:01am.

100 YEARS | 100 WOMEN 2021 Conversation Series Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

Park Avenue Armory has announced the 100 Years | 100 Women Conversation Series in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a continuation of the 100 Years | 100 Women initiative celebrating the centennial of the 19th Amendment's ratification granting some women the right to vote.

Park Avenue Armory Features New Work by 100 Women Artists on Centennial of 19th Amendment in Digital Portal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2020

On August 18, marking the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Park Avenue Armory and lead partner National Black Theatre, together with nine other New York City cultural institutions, unveiled the next phase of the 100 Years | 100 Women initiative.

Park Avenue Armory to Debut New Commissions by 100 Women on Centennial of 19th Amendment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020

On August 18, marking the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Park Avenue Armory and lead partner National Black Theatre, together with nine other New York City cultural institutions, will unveil the next phase of the 100 Years | 100 Women initiative.

Wake Up With BWW 3/18: Shoshana Bean Begins Performances in WAITRESS, Second Stage's DOGFIGHT, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Another Monday means another week full of Broadway news! Catch up on the latest below!

Derek Klena, Micaela Diamond, Antonio Cipriano, and More Cast in Second Stage's DOGFIGHT, As Part of Musical Mondays
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019

Second Stage Theater has announced casting for Peter Duchan, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul's DOGFIGHT as a part of the special concert series, Musical Mondays, in celebration of the acclaimed company's 40th anniversary.

BWW Review: AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND at FirstWorks
by Barb Burke - Feb 6, 2019

It's clear Ajijaak on Turtle Island will go on to win hearts and fans for years to come.

Heather Henson and Ty Defoe Present TURTLE ISLAND, A Contemporary Native American Story
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019

Visionary puppet artist Heather Henson and Grammy-Award winner Ty Defoe (Come to Me Great Mystery) bring together an ensemble of North American First Nations Peoples in this compelling production produced by IBEX Puppetry, written by Defoe (Straight White Men) with music by Kevin Tarrant (SilverCloud Singers), Grammy-nominated Dawn Avery, Grammy winner Larry Mitchell (Totemic Flute Chants) and Defoe. Ajijaak on Turtle Island, currently on tour throughout the U.S., performs at The New Victory from March 1 - 10, 2019.

Puppet Artist Heather Henson Announces Tour Of AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2018

Visionary puppet artist Heather Henson announced today IBEX Puppetry's upcoming four-city national tour of Ajijaak on Turtle Island. Co-directed by Grammy Award winner Ty Defoe and Henson, the daughter of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, the tour launches by opening the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival with performances January 17 through January 20, and follows with performances in Baraboo, WI at the Al. Ringling Theatre (January 24-25); FirstWorks Frontier Series in Providence, RI (January 31-February 1); and New York, NY at The New Victory Theater (March 1-10). Tickets are on sale now for all shows with more information available here: https://www.ajijaak.com/2019-tour/.

First Nations Dialogues Presents A Series Of Indigenous-led Performances, Discussions, Workshops, And Ceremony Across New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018

First Nations Dialogues Lenapehoking/New York is an initiative that provides unprecedented exposure and a focus on Indigenous performing arts and artists based in Canada, the U.S., and Australia in partnership with multiple contemporary live performance platforms across New York City, January 5–12, 2019. First Nations Dialogues also kick-starts the development of the groundbreaking Global First Nations Performance Network (GFNPN), a pilot initiative focused on cultural change through the commissiong, touring, and presenting of Indigenous performance and building demand and capacity for the same within the presenting sector.

Photo Flash: AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND Opens at La MaMa
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018

Heather Henson and IBEX Puppetry are proud to present Ajijaak on Turtle Island, at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (66 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003) from February 8-18, 2018. Tickets on sale at www.lamama.org/ajijaack. Created by Ty Defoe, Dawn Avery & Larry Mitchell, Kevin Tarrant, and Heather Henson and co-directed by Defoe and Henson, Ajijaak on Turtle Island in an immersive environmental spectacle for the whole family.

Photo Flash: First Look at 'DON'T FEED THE INDIANS' at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Safe Harbors Indigenous Collective's Don't Feed the Indians: A Divine Comedy Pageant, conceived, written and directed by Murielle Borst-Tarrant (Kuna/Rappahannock Nations), with musical direction by Kevin Tarrant (Hopi/Ho-Chunk Nations), and featuring an all Native American cast. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

'DON'T FEED THE INDIANS' Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Safe Harbors Indigenous Collective's Don't Feed the Indians: A Divine Comedy Pageant, conceived, written and directed by Murielle Borst-Tarrant (Kuna/Rappahannock Nations), with musical direction by Kevin Tarrant (Hopi/Ho-Chunk Nations), and featuring an all Native American cast.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Safe Harbors Indigenous Collective's 'DON'T FEED THE INDIANS' at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Safe Harbors Indigenous Collective's Don't Feed the Indians: A Divine Comedy Pageant, conceived, written and directed by Murielle Borst-Tarrant (Kuna/Rappahannock Nations), with musical direction by Kevin Tarrant (Hopi/Ho-Chunk Nations), and featuring an all Native American cast. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!