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Cast and Creative Team Set for HENRY IV at New York Classical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

New York Classical Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Henry IV. The production marks NYCT’s 25th anniversary season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Classical Theatre to Present HENRY IV in NYC Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

New York Classical Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s Henry IV as the main production of the company’s 25th anniversary season. See where the show will be performed and learn more details about the production.

Final Week to See NY Classical Theatre's KING LEAR at The Battery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021

NY Classical Theatre, New York City’s all-free Off Broadway Equity theatre company, will complete its acclaimed run of William Shakespeare’s King Lear this week. Final performance is Sunday, August 8 at The Battery (Battery Place & Broadway). Performances are Tuesday-Sunday at 7:00 pm. 

NY Classical Theatre to Return to Live Performance in Four NYC Parks This Summer with Rare Staging of KING LEAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2021

NY Classical Theatre will return to live performance this summer with a production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, which will be staged at four public parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn from June 24-August 8. 

NY Classical Theatre to Present Reunion Reading of A {15-MIN!} CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

NY Classical Theatre has announced a reunion reading of the theatre’s inventive fan favorite, A {15-Min!} Christmas Carol. The production will be available for free streaming from December 17 at 8:00 PM to December 20 at 11:59 PM. 

NY Classical Theatre Reunites THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Cast For Free Virtual Reading
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2020

NY Classical Theatre will bring back the entire original cast of its critically acclaimed production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, for an encore reading on July 16, 2020 at 8 pm, directed by Burdman.

NY Classical Theatre Presents A Free Virtual Reading Of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2020

NY Classical Theatre, New York City's all-free Off-Broadway Equity theatre company, will present a free virtual zoom reading of William Shakespeare's King Lear on Thursday, June 25 at 8:00 pm, as a fundraiser for an intended full production later this year.

Original Cast Members of THE LAST SEDER Will Reunite for a Performance to Raise Money for The Jewish Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020

Rosalind Productions Inc, the Drama-Desk winning Tony-nominated production company will produce a virtual one-night-only production of Jennifer Maisel's Off-Broadway play THE LAST SEDER on April 11 at 7:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm PST.

Full Casting Announced For THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III Staged Reading 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2020

Full casting has been announced for NY Classical Theatre's staged reading of Carlyle Brown's drama The African Company Presents Richard III, which will be performed on two nights in March in Harlem and midtown.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Returns To 3 NYC Parks, May 28-June 30
by Julie Musbach - Apr 17, 2019

New York Classical Theatre, New York City's all-free Off-Broadway equity theatre company, will bring back its critically acclaimed production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest: Two Ways for a tour of three New York City parks.

Photo Flash: New York Classical Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2019

New York Classical Theatre kicks off its 20th anniversary season with a gender-flipping production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, with the entire cast swapping roles at every other performance. See photos from the production below.

New York Classical Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019

New York Classical Theatre kicks off its 20th anniversary season with a gender-flipping production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, with the entire cast swapping roles at every other performance. The production, directed by Stephen Burdman, also marks the debut of NY Classical's annual indoor performance, extending its season year-round and continuing its all-free performance policy. The production will be presented from March 5-24, 2019 at The Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street).

New York Classical Theatre Announces Cast For Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

New York Classical Theatre (Stephen Burdman, Artistic Director) kicks off its 20th anniversary season with a gender-flipping production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, with the entire cast swapping roles at every other performance. The production, directed by Stephen Burdman, also marks the debut of NY Classical's annual indoor performance, extending its season year-round and continuing its all-free performance policy. The production will be presented from March 5-24, 2019 at The Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street).

Photo Coverage: MARTIN LUTHER ON TRIAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 15, 2016

Fellowship for Performing Arts presents its second show of the 2016-17 New York season, MARTIN LUTHER ON TRIAL, at The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street). The show opened just last night and the company gathered at the New York Beer Company to celebrate!

MARTIN LUTHER ON TRIAL Begins Tonight Off-Broadway at Fellowship for Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

Performances begin tonight for the second production of Fellowship for Performing Arts' (FPA) 2016-17 New York season, MARTIN LUTHER ON TRIAL, presented at The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street).

David Heron Takes on Shakespeare in the Park - Jamaican Style!
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2016

Audiences attending the New York Classical Theatre's current production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale in Manhattan's Battery Park are experiencing a rare treat- the words of the Bard being spoken in lilting Jamaican 'patois'- or dialect- by award winning actor David Heron, who appears as King Polixenes of Bohemia in the show.

THE IMMORTAL COIL Premieres at John DeSotelle Studio Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015

The World Premiere of J.B. Heaps new comedy, The Immortal Coil will be presented at The John DeSotelle Studio Theater, tonight, June 17 - 28. The production is directed by Stephen Jobes, J.B. Heaps produces with associate producer Annie R. Such. J.B. Heaps last play, Private Disclosures premiered last year where it received rave reviews. Theatre Pizzazz said 'you won't find a more literate, funny and fascinating play on or off Broadway at this time.'

THE IMMORTAL COIL to Premiere at John DeSotelle Studio Theater, 6/17-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015

The World Premiere of J.B. Heaps new comedy, The Immortal Coil will be presented at The John DeSotelle Studio Theater, June 17 - 28. The production is directed by Stephen Jobes, J.B. Heaps produces with associate producer Annie R. Such. J.B. Heaps last play, Private Disclosures premiered last year where it received rave reviews. Theatre Pizzazz said 'you won't find a more literate, funny and fascinating play on or off Broadway at this time.'

Pioneer Theatre Company Opens THE CRUCIBLE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015

Pioneer Theatre Company presents The Crucible, the American classic, reliving the era of Salem witch trials, tonight, February 13 - February 28, 2015.

Pioneer Theatre Company to Present THE CRUCIBLE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2015

Pioneer Theatre Company presents The Crucible, the American classic, reliving the era of Salem witch trials, February 13 - February 28, 2015.