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MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET Comes to Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

Diversionary Theatre has announced the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, & Mark Sonnenblick, and directed by Stephen Brotebeck.

Diversionary Theatre Opens Season With MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

 Diversionary Theatre has announced the West Coast premiere of Midnight at The Never Get, with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick, conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman, & Mark Sonnenblick, and directed by Stephen Brotebeck. 

Cast Set for SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast & Creative Team Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Diversionary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Lisa Berger.  The Glass Menagerie will run November 30 through December 23 on Diversionary Theatre's mainstage at their home in University Heights.

Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Staff in Leadership Positions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced that Stephen Brotebeck will be serving as Interim Artistic Director while a national search is conducted for Diversionary’s next Artistic Director after former Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow took on a new role of Artistic Director of Walnut Creek’s Center Rep. 

Diversionary Theatre Announces Special Performances and Show Discussion Lineup For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

Diversionary Theatre announced the lineup of special performances of The Mystery of Irma Vep and show discussions taking place before and after performances, as well as the pre-show and post-show events taking place in the Clark Cabaret & Bar.

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team For THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022

Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam, co-directed by Diversionary Executive Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow and Allison Spratt Pearce. The Mystery of Irma Vep will run December 1 - December 24 at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

Final Week to See A PICTURE OF AUTUMN and THE FATAL WEAKNESS Presented by Mint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2021

Mint Theater Company announced that the Silver Lining Streaming Series, the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recordings (filmed in HD!), will conclude on June 27th with two of Mint’s most acclaimed hits:  A Picture of Autumn by N.C Hunter, directed by Gus Kaikkonen and The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly, directed by Jesse Marchese.

Final Week to See YOURS UNFAITHFULLY Starring Max von Essen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021

Yours Unfaithfully by Miles Malleson directed by Jonathan Bank is available on demand through June 14th only! Part of  the Mint Theater Company's Silver Lining Streaming Series of on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recordings (filmed in HD!).

THE FATAL WEAKNESS by George Kelly to Conclude Mint Theater's Silver Lining Streaming Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Mint Theater Company will conclude the highly popular Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly, beginning Monday May 17th, and continuing through June 27th.

Helen Cespedes, Christian Coulson and More Star in A PICTURE OF AUTUMN Presented by Mint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

Mint Theater Company will continue the highly popular Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the two-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of A Picture of Autumn by N.C Hunter, directed by Gus Kaikkonen beginning Monday April 19th, and continuing through June 13th.

Max von Essen, Todd Cerveris and More Star in YOURS UNFAITHFULLY Stream Presented by Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021

Mint Theater Company will continue the Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Yours Unfaithfully by Miles Malleson directed by Jonathan Bank beginning Monday, March 22nd, and continuing through May 16th.

The UC San Diego Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents EPICENE: A QUEER EXTRAVAGANZA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021

A wicked and elaborate farce roaring with delicious surprise, Ben Jonson's Epicoene, or The Silent Woman (1609) tells the story of the aptly-named Morose, an old bachelor with a severe aversion to noise who marries a 'silent woman' to deny his nephew a substantial inheritance.

Mint Theater Company Continues Silver Lining Streaming Series With WOMEN WITHOUT MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021

Mint Theater Company will continue its Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Women Without Men by Hazel Ellis, directed by Jenn Thompson beginning Monday, February 22nd, and continuing through March 21st.

Mint Theater Continues Silver Lining Streaming Series With KATIE ROCHE by Teresa Deevy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

Mint Theater Company will continue its Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of Katie Roche by Teresa Deevy, directed by Jonathan Bank, beginning February 1st and continuing through March 28th The price of admission is FREE.

Mint Theater Kicks Off Silver Lining Streaming Series With DAYS TO COME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2021

Mint Theater Company will kick off its Silver Lining Streaming Series today with the on-demand streaming of the HD recording of Days To Come by Lillian Hellman (The Little Foxes, Watch on the Rhine, Toys in the Attic, The Children's Hour), directed by J.R. Sullivan, beginning January 4th and continuing through February 21st. 

Mint Theater Company Continues Free Streaming Series With DAYS TO COME, KATIE ROCHE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2020

Mint Theater Company Artistic Director Jonathan Bank today announced the line-up for Mint’s popular Streaming Series for 2021, featuring HD recordings of past productions: Days To Come by Lillian Hellman, directed by J.R. Sullivan (will begin airing January 4th and continue through February 21st); plus much more!

Mint Theater's SUMMER STOCK STREAMING FESTIVAL Begins Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2020

Mint Theater Company's Summer Stock Streaming Festival, featuring archival recordings of three past productions, begins today, Monday July 6th. All three productions will be available through July 19th only from the Mint website.

Mint Theater Company to Present SUMMER STOCK STREAMING FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2020

Mint Theater Company Producing Artistic Director Jonathan Bank today announced the Summer Stock Streaming Festival, featuring archival recordings of three past productions.

Photo Flash: First Look at CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at Astoria Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019

Award-winning and critically-acclaimed Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC - Jesse Marchese, Executive Director; Dev Bondarin, Artistic Director) continues its 18th mainstage season with a production of the Tony-nominated musical Caroline, or Change by Tony Kushner (Book & Lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (Music), directed by APAC artistic director, Dev Bondarin (New York Innovative Theatre Award nominee for Best Director for APAC's 2017 production of Raisin). Caroline, or Change runs from May 2 - 25, 2019 at the Broccoli Theater at the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, 21-12 30th Road (at 21st Street), Astoria, NY 11102.