Photos: First Look at THE MOORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST At American Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2022
American Players Theatre (APT) is preparing to enter tech rehearsals for the summer’s second rep of performances to join the five shows currently playing. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Tasia A. Jones, just opened, August 13, 2022, at 8:00 pm. See photos from both productions!
Photos: First Look at THE RIVER BRIDE at American Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2022
American Players Theatre (APT) will open two more plays this week. In the Touchstone Theatre, The River Bride, directed by returning APT artist Robert Ramirez, will hold its official opening night on Sunday, June 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm following two previews. In the Hill Theatre, Sense and Sensibility, directed by Marti Lyons, will also open Sunday, June 25, 2022, at 8:00 pm.
Photos: First Look at SENSE & SENSIBILITY at American Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2022
American Players Theatre (APT) will open two more plays this week. In the Touchstone Theatre, The River Bride, directed by returning APT artist Robert Ramirez, will hold its official opening night on Sunday, June 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm following two previews. In the Hill Theatre, Sense and Sensibility, directed by Marti Lyons, will also open Sunday, June 25, 2022, at 8:00 pm.
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Announces EXPAND THE CANON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre challenges American theaters to diversify the canon with the second year of this powerful resource: an annual curated list of classic plays by women playwrights.
BWW Review: ROUGH CROSSING at American Players Theatre
by Scott Rawson - Jul 5, 2021
It was another beautiful day up The Hill. Today’s picnic menu included canned cocktails (they’re better than you’d think), fried chicken and cholate mousse tort from an area café. It did not, unfortunately, include any Cognac.
Photo Flash: First Look at ROUGH CROSSING at American Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021
Two established playwrights hoping to refresh their careers take their show on the road. Or, rather, on the high seas, along with their two established stars. The plan is to ride the wake of a brilliant young musician – who happens to be engaged to one of the aforementioned stars - who will compose their new musical.
46 PLAYS FOR AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES to be Presented by Forward Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021
As part of a rolling world premiere, Forward Theater Company will present its final production in the 2020-21 season, 46 Plays for America’s First Ladies, by Chloe Johnston, Sharon Greene, Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Bilal Dardai, and Andy Bayiates. The filmed version of the experience will be streaming online May 8th - 23rd.
Expand The Canon Announces Inaugural List Of Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2020
Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre in partnership with Ma-Yi Theater Company, American Players Theatre, and The Classical Theatre of Harlem is thrilled to announce the curated 2020 EXPAND THE CANON plays.
National Black Theatre Has Announced Their Newest I AM SOUL Workshop Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020
Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre [NBT] announces the two workshop productions of its 51st Season 'SOUL Journey: NBT Beyond Walls': Bayano by Darrel Alejandro Holnes, directed by Jeffrey Page, and Retreat by Tracey Conyer Lee, directed by Zhailon Levingston, running March 11-15 and April 1-5 respectively.
Launch Party Announced For New Series THANK YOU FIVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2019
Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown) and Jose Luaces (A Christmas Story) join a star-studded Broadway lineup for the launch party for THANK YOU FIVE. The event will run from 7-10pm at The Artist Co-op (500 West 52nd Street), on Monday, October 21st. Advanced Sale Tickets are $20 and admission includes two drinks and a THANK YOU FIVE button. Tickets can be purchased at one-eyedrabbit.com.
BWW Review: THE ROYALE at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Apr 18, 2019
The Royale, the 2015 play by Marco Ramirez currently playing in Geva Theatre's Fielding Stage, isn't as much about boxing as it is about race, greatness, and a man who's moving faster than the world around him. It's an intimate, lyrical play, and continues Geva's recent tradition of hosting productions grown at Ithaca's Kitchen Theatre Company, another artistic gem just a couple hours down the 390.
Geva Presents the Kitchen Theatre Company Production of THE ROYALE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 26, 2019
Geva Theatre Center's 2018-2019 Fielding Studio Series concludes with The Royale, written by Marco Ramirez. This production comes to Geva from the Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, N.Y., with the original cast and design team and is directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The production begins performances on April 11 and runs in the Fielding Stage through April 28.
Photo Flash: First Look At THE ROYALE At Kitchen Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019
Next up at the Kitchen Theatre Company is The Royale by Marco Ramirez, a play that will leave audiences breathless with its emotionally-charged fight scenes, lyrical dialogue, and poignant critique of American race relations. Performances of The Royale begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on March 10th and run through March 31st. Opening night is Thursday, March 14th.
Photo Flash: Kitchen Theatre Company's THE ROYALE Packs A Dramatic Punch
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2019
Next up at the Kitchen Theatre Company is The Royale by Marco Ramirez, a play that will leave audiences breathless with its emotionally-charged fight scenes, lyrical dialogue, and poignant critique of American race relations. Performances of The Royale begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on March 10th and run through March 31st. Opening night is Thursday, March 14th.
Kitchen Theatre Company's THE ROYALE Packs A Dramatic Punch
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2019
Next up at the Kitchen Theatre Company is The Royale by Marco Ramirez, a play that will leave audiences breathless with its emotionally-charged fight scenes, lyrical dialogue, and poignant critique of American race relations. Performances of The Royale begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on March 10th and run through March 31st. Opening night is Thursday, March 14th.