James Parenti
Latest News on James Parenti:
Photo Coverage: AT THIS PERFORMANCE Presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT (Oct 30, 2018)
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT Returns to The Green Room 42 (Oct 29, 2018)
Columbia University School of the Arts presents MACHINAL Directed by Isabelle Kettle (Nov 20, 2017)
Photo Coverage: AT THIS PERFORMANCE Presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT (Oct 30, 2018)
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT Returns to The Green Room 42 (Oct 29, 2018)
Columbia University School of the Arts presents MACHINAL Directed by Isabelle Kettle (Nov 20, 2017)
BIO
James Parenti is an actor, musician, and playwright currently based in NYC.
James has been cast in the role of Prior in "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches" at Playhouse on Park, and recently starred in the world premiere of "Cupid and Psyche" at the Barrow Group Theatre.
He's recently appeared on New York stages in productions of "As You Like It," "The Town of No One," "May Violets Spring," "Cymbeline," "The Body Electric," "Love's Labour's Lost," "The Tempest," and "Madame Bovary," and onscreen in "Anything You Ever," "Threeway," and is currently shooting the first season of the web series "Adapting."
In 2014, James' play "May Violets Spring" opened at the Bridge Theatre in Manhattan. After selling out its initial run and garnering a slew of overwhelmingly positive reviews, additional performances were added at the larger Joria Playhouse.
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Tonight's cast that includes-Stephen DeAngelis, Eugene Gwozd, Laura Woyasz, Steven Michael Mooney, James Parenti, Aubrey Matalon, Nat Zegree, Gina Milo, Patrick Tombs, Celeste Rose, Leanne Gadow, Sophia Gennusa, Carlos Lopez, Janine LaManna, Nich Rashad B
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10/29/2018
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News
Photo Coverage: AT THIS PERFORMANCE Presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 30, 2018
Stephen DeAngelis presented BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes, on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 30, 2018
Stephen DeAngelis presented BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes, on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig.
BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT Returns to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes. The concert will be held on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
Stephen DeAngelis presents BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from musicals with Supernatural, Horror and Sci-Fi themes. The concert will be held on Monday, October 29th at Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
Columbia University School of the Arts presents MACHINAL Directed by Isabelle Kettle
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017
Columbia University School of the Arts is proud to present Isabelle Kettle's (Columbia MFA Directing Candidate 2018) production of MACHINAL.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2017
Columbia University School of the Arts is proud to present Isabelle Kettle's (Columbia MFA Directing Candidate 2018) production of MACHINAL.
Turn to Flesh Productions Presents MAY VIOLETS SPRING
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2016
TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS (TTF) is proud to present MAY VIOLETS SPRING, which is a new story for a new Ophelia, for a limited theatrical run, September 30 - October 22 at The WorkShop Theater, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor East (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The production, written by James Parenti, and directed by Emily C. A. Snyder, will have its official opening today, October 5th at 8:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2016
TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS (TTF) is proud to present MAY VIOLETS SPRING, which is a new story for a new Ophelia, for a limited theatrical run, September 30 - October 22 at The WorkShop Theater, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor East (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The production, written by James Parenti, and directed by Emily C. A. Snyder, will have its official opening today, October 5th at 8:00PM.
Turn to Flesh Productions Presents MAY VIOLETS SPRING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2016
TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS (TTF) is proud to present MAY VIOLETS SPRING, which is a new story for a new Ophelia, for a limited theatrical run, September 30 - October 22 at The WorkShop Theater, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor East (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The production, written by James Parenti, and directed by Emily C. A. Snyder, will have its official opening on Wednesday, October 5th at 8:00PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2016
TURN TO FLESH PRODUCTIONS (TTF) is proud to present MAY VIOLETS SPRING, which is a new story for a new Ophelia, for a limited theatrical run, September 30 - October 22 at The WorkShop Theater, 312 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor East (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The production, written by James Parenti, and directed by Emily C. A. Snyder, will have its official opening on Wednesday, October 5th at 8:00PM.
Turn to Flesh Productions Announces Playwrights for 2016 Reading Series
by - Feb 25, 2016
Turn to Flesh Productions (TTF) announced on Valentine's Day 2016 the three playwrights selected for their third annual Reading Series: Birds of a Feather by June Guralnick, Dear Little Butterface by Duncan Pflaster (in rhyming couplets), and The Near Far by Leland Frankel.
by - Feb 25, 2016
Turn to Flesh Productions (TTF) announced on Valentine's Day 2016 the three playwrights selected for their third annual Reading Series: Birds of a Feather by June Guralnick, Dear Little Butterface by Duncan Pflaster (in rhyming couplets), and The Near Far by Leland Frankel.
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Update - Justin Rugg and Jamison Stern Tied!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Update - Jamison Stern, Justin Rugg Tied!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Update - Jamison Stern, Jim Shankman Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
POPTART! Plays TADA! Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015
POPTART! is a new play by Krystle Phelps that takes a searing look at a pop star whose life unravels the night leading up to an important concert. Directed by Gwenevere Sisco, this production focuses on a diva with a major chip on her shoulder, her long-suffering personal assistant, and a washed up rock star looking for a paycheck. While not a traditional musical, the artists featured in the story perform live original music by James Parenti, Krystle Phelps, and Trish Phelps. Exploring themes of gender, race, and all things celebrity, POPTART! delves into the need to be truly heard ... even if you have nothing to say.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015
POPTART! is a new play by Krystle Phelps that takes a searing look at a pop star whose life unravels the night leading up to an important concert. Directed by Gwenevere Sisco, this production focuses on a diva with a major chip on her shoulder, her long-suffering personal assistant, and a washed up rock star looking for a paycheck. While not a traditional musical, the artists featured in the story perform live original music by James Parenti, Krystle Phelps, and Trish Phelps. Exploring themes of gender, race, and all things celebrity, POPTART! delves into the need to be truly heard ... even if you have nothing to say.
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Update 11/27 - Ryan Connolly, Marilyn Olsen Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th.
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th.
2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards Update 11/27 - Ryan Connolly, Jim Shankman Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
POPTART! to Play TADA! Theatre, 12/2-5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2015
POPTART! is a new play by Krystle Phelps that takes a searing look at a pop star whose life unravels the night leading up to an important concert. Directed by Gwenevere Sisco, this production focuses on a diva with a major chip on her shoulder, her long-suffering personal assistant, and a washed up rock star looking for a paycheck. While not a traditional musical, the artists featured in the story perform live original music by James Parenti, Krystle Phelps, and Trish Phelps. Exploring themes of gender, race, and all things celebrity, POPTART! delves into the need to be truly heard ... even if you have nothing to say.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2015
POPTART! is a new play by Krystle Phelps that takes a searing look at a pop star whose life unravels the night leading up to an important concert. Directed by Gwenevere Sisco, this production focuses on a diva with a major chip on her shoulder, her long-suffering personal assistant, and a washed up rock star looking for a paycheck. While not a traditional musical, the artists featured in the story perform live original music by James Parenti, Krystle Phelps, and Trish Phelps. Exploring themes of gender, race, and all things celebrity, POPTART! delves into the need to be truly heard ... even if you have nothing to say.
Playhouse on Park Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Playhouse on Park's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
Playhouse on Park to Present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 4/15-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2015
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse on Park's ANGELS IN AMERICA: Excellence Approaches
by Jacques Lamarre - Oct 6, 2014
Sean Harris' visionary production puts Playhouse on Park in the big leagues.
by Jacques Lamarre - Oct 6, 2014
Sean Harris' visionary production puts Playhouse on Park in the big leagues.
Photo Flash: First Look at Playhouse on Park's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014
Resident co-founder/co-artistic director Sean Harris directs the American masterpiece Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches to kick off Playhouse on Park's sixth season. Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, the first part of Tony Kushner's epic depicts life in America during the 1980s. Touching upon the provocative topics of politics, religion, and the AIDS epidemic, Angels in America has been hailed as 'a searching and radical rethinking of American political drama' (New York Times) and 'the most ambitious American Play of our time' (Newsweek). This production is recommended for audiences sixteen and up.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014
Resident co-founder/co-artistic director Sean Harris directs the American masterpiece Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches to kick off Playhouse on Park's sixth season. Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, the first part of Tony Kushner's epic depicts life in America during the 1980s. Touching upon the provocative topics of politics, religion, and the AIDS epidemic, Angels in America has been hailed as 'a searching and radical rethinking of American political drama' (New York Times) and 'the most ambitious American Play of our time' (Newsweek). This production is recommended for audiences sixteen and up.
Playhouse on Park Opens ANGELS IN AMERICA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014
Playhouse on Park kicks off its 6th season with the American masterpiece Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches. Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, the first part of Tony Kushner's epic depicts life in America during the 1980s.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014
Playhouse on Park kicks off its 6th season with the American masterpiece Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches. Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, the first part of Tony Kushner's epic depicts life in America during the 1980s.
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