Joe Trentacosta

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run Through 2025 at New World Stages

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is extending its run through the end of 2025 at New World Stages. Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo celebrates the ancient tradition of rakugo, where a single performer delivers humorous monologues and timeless stories passed down from Master to Apprentice. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS to Host 90s Night With Jenna Leigh Green & More

Join DANNY TAMBERILLI, JENNA LEIGH GREEN, and more for a special 90s Night at THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS

Television host Marc Summers brings his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Marc Summers Will Bring Interactive Solo Show THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS Off-Broadway in 2024

Television host Marc Summers will bring his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages next year. The production is written by Alex Brightman with music by Drew Gasparini.

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends Its Run at New World Stages Through The End Of 2024

KATSURA SUNSHINE’S RAKUGO extends its run at NEW WORLD STAGES through 2024, marking its 5th year. Don't miss this international hit comedy show!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO to Offer a $20 Digital Lottery & Rush Tickets For Upcoming Shows

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo is offering a $20 digital lottery and rush!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Extends its Run at New World Stages Through the End of 2023

Katsura Sunshine continues to bring the 400-year-old Japanese art of Rakugo around the globe as he extends his stay in New York at New World Stages with its next show on February 18, and will run through the end of the year.

Photos: Blair Underwood & SIX TRIPLE EIGHT Team Celebrate The 6888th Central Postal Battalion Congressional Gold Medals

Blair Underwood and the creative team of Six Triple Eight, Morgan J Smart, Ronvé O'Daniel, and Jevares C. Myrick, were invited to celebrate the 6888th's Congressional Gold Medal. See photos here!

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Returns to New World Stages This Week

Katsura Sunshine will continue performances of Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo as part of his year-long residency at the Leicester Square Theater.  Sunshine is also preparing to simultaneously return to New York City on March 10, 2022, where the show ran for six months until COVID shut it down.  

All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was 'No Mail, Low Morale.'

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO Will Now Begin Performances on March 10 at New World Stages

Due to the recent spike in COVID cases and out of an abundance of caution, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo will delay its New York run, originally slated to begin at New World Stages on January 27, will now start performances on Thursday, March 10, 2022. 

KATSURA SUNSHINE'S RAKUGO to Perform Simultaneously at New World Stages & Leicester Square Theater

The world’s only Western Rakugo Master, Katsura Sunshine, will return to live performances on two continents simultaneously. Beginning on December 12th, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo will play the West End with a year-long residency at the Leicester Square Theater and will return to New York City’s New World Stages on January 27th, 2022.

Winners Announced for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards!

On Tuesday, May 19, presenters Charles Bush and Julie Halston, along with OBA President Peter Breger, announced the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance. The Off Broadway Alliance plans on celebrating this year's winners with a reception this Fall.

Julie Halston and Charles Busch to Announce Winners for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

EMOJILAND, SING STREET, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards

Michael Musto, joined the Off Broadway Alliance's Nominating Committee this morning and announced this season's Off Broadway Alliance Award nominees.

Katsura Sunshine to Bring His Talents Online With a Weekly Show

As New Yorks' theatrical landscape faces an uncertain future, celebrated international performer Katsura Sunshine, who has been starring Off-Broadway at New World Stages since September, will start streaming a bi-weekly talk show online beginning Thursday, March 19th at 8 pm.

Linda Eder, Alice Ripley, David Yazbek Ft. Lilli Cooper and More are Heading to Feinstein's/54 Below This Month

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

TOXIC MASCULINITY: THE MUSICAL Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below

Toxic Masculinity the Musical comes to Feinstein's/54 Below on March 25, 2020.

Wolfgang Novogratz to Star in THE ATHEIST at Urban Stages

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director) with Wolfgang Novogratz announce the limited engagement at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) of Ronan Noone' play THE ATHEIST playing Friday, February 28th, Saturday, February 29th, and March 1st. Tickets for the show are $20.00. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Actors Fund - the national organization that has provided a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals since 1882. Tickets may be purchased via Brown Paper Tickets at https://wolfgang4theactorsfund.bpt.me or via link on urbanstages.org