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Photo Flash: The New Musical WE ARE THE TIGERS Celebrates Opening Night!

Midnight Theatricals celebrates opening night of for WE ARE THE TIGERS, the original pop/rock musical and teen horror comedy written & composed by Preston Max Allen and produced by S. Asher Gelman, that will made its New York Premiere Off-Broadway at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place). Michael Bello directs the pitch-black comedy about a dismally low-ranking team of cheerleaders trying to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer. Music supervision and arrangements are by Patrick Sulken.
Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Present New Works!

Last night, the 2017-2018 class of Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows presented excerpts of full length works at Playwrights Horizons at 7:00 PM. This presentation caps off a year spent working under the tutelage of Michael Korie (War Paint), Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers), Diana Son (Stop Kiss), and Sheri Wilner (Kingdom City).
Robbie Simpson to Return to Off-Broadway's AFTERGLOW; New Block of Tickets on Sale Through January 2018!

Original cast member Robbie Simpson (TV: The Path NY: A Class Act) rejoins the cast of the hit Off-Broadway play AFTERGLOW written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. The play, which recently celebrated its 100th performance, has enjoyed two extensions and has opened another block of tickets through January 14, 2018 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 St).
Photo Flash: Kerstin Anderson, Claybourne Elder, and Ruthie Ann Miles Star in Industry Reading of EMMA

An invitation-only reading of Emma, a new musical inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, was presented on Monday, September 25 at the Dodger Atelier, and Tuesday, September 26 at the DiMenna Center. BroadwayWorld brings you an inside look at the reading in the photos below!
Photo Flash: AFTERGLOW Celebrates 100 Performances Off-Broadway

The Off-Broadway hit, AFTERGLOW written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, celebrated its 100th performance over the weekend. AFTERGLOW has enjoyed two extensions and recently opened-up a new block of tickets through November 19, 2017 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 St). BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!
AFTERGLOW Celebrates 100th Performance Off-Broadway

The Off-Broadway hit, AFTERGLOW written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, will celebrate its 100th performance today, September 23, 2017.
AFTERGLOW to Celebrate 100th Performance Off-Broadway This Weekend

The Off-Broadway hit, AFTERGLOW written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, will celebrate its 100th performance on Saturday, September 23, 2017. AFTERGLOW has enjoyed two extensions and recently opened-up a new block of tickets through November 19, 2017 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 St).
Off-Broadway's AFTERGLOW Releases New Block of Tickets into November

The surprise summer hit AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, has opened-up a new block of tickets through November 19, 2017 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 St).
Joe Chisholm to Join AFTERGLOW Off-Broadway Next Week

Joe Chisholm (Regional: The Little Mermaid, My Fair Lady) will join the cast of Midnight Theatricals' production of AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Mr. Chisholm will take over the role of Alex, originated by  Robbie Simpson, his first performance will be Monday, August 21, 2017.
AFTERGLOW Extends Again at The Loft at the Davenport Theatre

Midnight Theatricals has announced the second extension of the World Premiere production of AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. AFTERGLOW began performances on June 12 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street) and will now extend its run at through September 16, 2017. 
S. Asher Gelman's AFTERGLOW to Extend Off-Broadway Run Through 8/19

Midnight Theatricals has announced that its World Premiere production of AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman will extend its run at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street) through August 19, 2017. 
Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look at THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE at Ars Nova's Ant Fest

THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE premiered at Ars Nova's ANT Fest on Tuesday, June 20th to a sold out audience. Created by Angela Sclafani, directed by Hunter Bird, produced by Gwynne Richmond, with orchestrations and music direction by Dan Garmon. Broadway World has the exclusive first look. 
Raw New Play AFTERGLOW Premieres Tonight Off-Broadway

Midnight Theatricals presents the World Premiere of the play Afterglow, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Opening tonight, June 23, at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street), Afterglow will be an Off-Broadway kick-off to the Pride Parade and will have an initial run through August 5, 2017. Scroll down for a look at the cast onstage!
Photo Flash: First Look - AFTERGLOW Premieres This Friday Off-Broadway

Midnight Theatricals will present the World Premiere of the play AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Currently in performances for an opening this Friday, June 23 at The Loft at The Davenport Theatre (354 West 45 Street), AFTERGLOW will be an Off-Broadway kick-off to the Pride Parade and will have an initial run through August 5, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Sold-Out Ars Nova ANTFest Show THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE Adds Club Performances

The sold out ANT Fest show, The Other Side of Paradise, announces additional performances in NYC's speakeasies and jazz clubs.
Exclusive Podcast & Video: Joel B. New Welcomes Kate Lumpkin to Sing a New Take on Cinderella, 'Bibidi'

In Episode 2 of Something New's fifth season, award-winning songwriter Joel B. New sat down with Kate Lumpkin, a lifestylist, casting director, and professional fairy godmother. Kate studied Musical Theatre at Ithaca College, the Meisner technique at The William Esper Studios (NYC), and wrapped up her education studying Anthropology and Folklore at Indiana University. In addition to casting and coaching, some of her life adventures have led her to work as the VP of Marketing and PR for a major private consulting firm, spend time working at an elementary school in Tanzania, tour the country as a singing 'dirty dog,' work in development for National Geographic, and be a brand ambassador for numerous high end clothing and lifestyle companies. www.kate-lumpkin.com
New Encore Lounge Comedy Season Announced At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announce a brand new programme of comedy in the upcoming spring season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's Immersive THE BAD YEARS in Brooklyn!

Broadway storytelling meets immersive spectacle in the workshop of the innovative house party musical THE BAD YEARS by Kerrigan & Lowdermilk. THE BAD YEARS returns to Brooklyn after a sold-out 2015 run at Loft 172. The new workshop, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer and Cellar) and choreographed by Jennifer Jancuska (BC Beat), follows sixteen twenty-somethings as they flirt, fight, and flip cup their way into adulthood.
Evergreen Players to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY July 8-31

Evergreen Players presents 'The Addams Family' July 8 through July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 Adults; $20 students/seniors (60+), $15 Youth (12 and under) and are available by calling 303-674-4934 or online at www.evergreenplayers.org.
Evergreen Players Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY This Month

Evergreen Players presents 'The Addams Family' tonight, July 8, through July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO.

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