Kara Arena
Latest News on Kara Arena:
Previews: RING OF FIRE at American Stage (Sep 25, 2024)
RING OF FIRE Comes to American Stage (Aug 21, 2024)
Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below (Mar 30, 2024)
Previews: RING OF FIRE at American Stage (Sep 25, 2024)
RING OF FIRE Comes to American Stage (Aug 21, 2024)
Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below (Mar 30, 2024)
BIO
Kara Arena is an actor and singer-songwriter based in New York City. In 2019, she was selected to receive the Roger Sturtevant Musical Theater Award through Actors' Equity Foundation. She holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory with an emphasis in Songwriting and Devised Theater. She also trained at The William Esper Studio under instructor, Bruce McCarty.
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Previews: RING OF FIRE at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 25, 2024
Joining Mikhail Roberts (guitar) on Stage is a talented ensemble that includes Morgan Tapp (fiddle), Kara Arena (guitar, dulcimer), Troy Brooks (bass, percussion), Tristan Braboy (guitar), and Max Dalton (swing). Each musician brings their unique flair, creating a rich, authentic sound that honors Cash's legacy without imitating it, and they also play multiple roles in the performance.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 25, 2024
Joining Mikhail Roberts (guitar) on Stage is a talented ensemble that includes Morgan Tapp (fiddle), Kara Arena (guitar, dulcimer), Troy Brooks (bass, percussion), Tristan Braboy (guitar), and Max Dalton (swing). Each musician brings their unique flair, creating a rich, authentic sound that honors Cash's legacy without imitating it, and they also play multiple roles in the performance.
RING OF FIRE Comes to American Stage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
American Stage kicks off its 47th season with a tribute to an American icon. The season opener promises to captivate audiences with a powerful performance celebrating a legendary figure in American culture.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
American Stage kicks off its 47th season with a tribute to an American icon. The season opener promises to captivate audiences with a powerful performance celebrating a legendary figure in American culture.
Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
TEDDY GREY JOINS THE 27 CLUB Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
54 Below will present Teddy Grey in Teddy Grey Joins the 27 Club on April 11th at 9:30PM.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
54 Below will present Teddy Grey in Teddy Grey Joins the 27 Club on April 11th at 9:30PM.
Kara Arena To Perform Live At The Loft City Winery This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2023
Kara Arena, New York actor and singer-songwriter, performs her eclectic Folk music live at THE LOFT at City Winery on January 4th. Don't miss this night of beautiful acoustic guitar and melodic vocals.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2023
Kara Arena, New York actor and singer-songwriter, performs her eclectic Folk music live at THE LOFT at City Winery on January 4th. Don't miss this night of beautiful acoustic guitar and melodic vocals.
ON THE FLIP SIDE A New One-Hit Wonder Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations On September 11 & 12
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Producer, Marie Grace LaFerrara, Managing Director) “Where Musicals Come to Life” will present two (2) exclusive industry readings of On the Flip Side by comedy writer Gary Apple on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Producer, Marie Grace LaFerrara, Managing Director) “Where Musicals Come to Life” will present two (2) exclusive industry readings of On the Flip Side by comedy writer Gary Apple on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m..
EAST OF BERLIN Comes to Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
Love, guilt, and recriminations mix in the regional premiere of this riveting theatrical gut-punch from the author of last season’s smash hit production of “Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes”, coming to Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre from May 25 – June 4, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
Love, guilt, and recriminations mix in the regional premiere of this riveting theatrical gut-punch from the author of last season’s smash hit production of “Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes”, coming to Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre from May 25 – June 4, 2023.
Casting Set For Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre 2023 Spring Productions
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The award-winning Bridge Street Theatre has announced casting for the first two productions in its upcoming 2023 Mainstage Season.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The award-winning Bridge Street Theatre has announced casting for the first two productions in its upcoming 2023 Mainstage Season.
The Green Room 42 Will Present Kara Arena In SOMETHING BLUE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023
Kara Arena, performer in Islander Off-Broadway, will make her Green Room 42 debut in 'Something Blue' on Monday, March 27th at 7PM, featuring songs from her debut record. Her sound immediately recalls the folk music of the 60's and 70's mixed with a love of traditional Celtic music.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023
Kara Arena, performer in Islander Off-Broadway, will make her Green Room 42 debut in 'Something Blue' on Monday, March 27th at 7PM, featuring songs from her debut record. Her sound immediately recalls the folk music of the 60's and 70's mixed with a love of traditional Celtic music.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to be Presented at Riverside Theatre as Part of 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022
Riverside Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022
Riverside Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
Riverside Theatre Presents The American Classic MAN OF LA MANCHA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
Riverside Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Sponsored by Cynthia & David Bardes, Bill & Eva Gurley, David Horner & Constance Pitcher, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
Riverside Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Sponsored by Cynthia & David Bardes, Bill & Eva Gurley, David Horner & Constance Pitcher, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
Photos: New York Premiere of ISLANDER Opens at Times Square's Newest Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022
The acclaimed UK production of Islander has arrived in New York at PLAYHOUSE 46 at St. Luke's (308 West 46th Street), opening last night, April 21.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022
The acclaimed UK production of Islander has arrived in New York at PLAYHOUSE 46 at St. Luke's (308 West 46th Street), opening last night, April 21.
Rude Grooms Announces Their Cast And Creative Team For THE WINTER'S TALE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022
Queens-based theater troupe Rude Grooms announced the cast and creative team for their February production of The Winter's Tale.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022
Queens-based theater troupe Rude Grooms announced the cast and creative team for their February production of The Winter's Tale.
THE LAST NIGHT AT THE OKI DOG to be Presented as Part of the 2021 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021
244 Productions will present “The Last Night of the Oki Dog,” a new play by Jeff Smith and Len Wechsler, part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF) 2021 which will be held at Theatre Row (Theatre 2) 410 West 42nd Street (Between 9th & Dyer Avenues).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021
244 Productions will present “The Last Night of the Oki Dog,” a new play by Jeff Smith and Len Wechsler, part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF) 2021 which will be held at Theatre Row (Theatre 2) 410 West 42nd Street (Between 9th & Dyer Avenues).
Cast Announced For Playhouse On Park's INTO THE WOODS At The Connecticut Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021
The production runs July 28 - August 22. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021
The production runs July 28 - August 22. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!
Cast Announced For The Connecticut Shakespeare Festival's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare, directed by Emma Rosa Went, is the first production of the inaugural season of the Connecticut Shakespeare Festival. The theme of this season is “Shakespeare and Sondheim.” There will be
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare, directed by Emma Rosa Went, is the first production of the inaugural season of the Connecticut Shakespeare Festival. The theme of this season is “Shakespeare and Sondheim.” There will be
New York Theatre Barn to Present Works By Students of Tony Award-Winning Composer William Finn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021
New York Theatre Barn will present concerts of work written by members of Tony Award-winning writer William Finn’s (Falsettos, Spelling Bee) first two virtual Master Classes in Lyric Writing. The non-profit theatre company that serves as a home for original culture shifting musicals during incubation will offer two free live stream presentations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021
New York Theatre Barn will present concerts of work written by members of Tony Award-winning writer William Finn’s (Falsettos, Spelling Bee) first two virtual Master Classes in Lyric Writing. The non-profit theatre company that serves as a home for original culture shifting musicals during incubation will offer two free live stream presentations.
SHAKESPEARE HAPPY HOURS to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
Queens, NY, based Rude Grooms and Portsmouth, NH, based Seven Stages Shakespeare Company launched a new series of online live-stream performances called Shakespeare Happy Hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
Queens, NY, based Rude Grooms and Portsmouth, NH, based Seven Stages Shakespeare Company launched a new series of online live-stream performances called Shakespeare Happy Hours.
VIDEO: Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti Premiere 'Built For Joy' Music Video Featuring Keri René Fuller and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020
To mark the occasion of their now postponed Lincoln Center concert as part of the Broadway's Future Songbook Series, musical theater writers Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti have released a music video for their song 'Built for Joy.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2020
To mark the occasion of their now postponed Lincoln Center concert as part of the Broadway's Future Songbook Series, musical theater writers Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti have released a music video for their song 'Built for Joy.'
Industry Reading Announced For New Musical CONCRETE JUNGLE by Bobby Cronin
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2019
With words and music by Bobby Cronin and additional material by his Mary and Max collaborator Crystal Skillman, Concrete Jungle, a contemporary take on Cyrano de Bergerac, tells the story of love in the catfishing age where you can be different online versus a?oein real life.a?? The romantic musical comedy asks 'Why is the truth so hard to face and even harder to tell?'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2019
With words and music by Bobby Cronin and additional material by his Mary and Max collaborator Crystal Skillman, Concrete Jungle, a contemporary take on Cyrano de Bergerac, tells the story of love in the catfishing age where you can be different online versus a?oein real life.a?? The romantic musical comedy asks 'Why is the truth so hard to face and even harder to tell?'
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