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SWEENEY TODD-Inspired Series Now Streaming on Prime Video With New Cyndi Lauper Song
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2023

Based on the hit Spotify podcast series of the same name The Horror of Dolores Roach is a contemporary Sweeney Todd-inspired urban legend of love, betrayal, weed, cannibalism and survival of the fittest. The series was also executive produced by Daphne Rubin-Vega. Cyndi Lauper's new song for the series 'Oh, Dolores' is out now.

Bluebarn Theatre To Present FOR BLACK TRANS GIRLS...
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

Bluebarn Theatre will present a virtual stage reading on March 31st, 2021 at 7PM.

BLUEBARN Theatre Announces THE BONFIRE SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2021

BLUEBARN THEATRE has announced the artists and schedule for: THE BONFIRE SERIES. Embracing the uncertainty of the times and theater's never-ending capacity to adapt, BLUEBARN has imagined an adventurous new way to bring the power of story back to our lives.

FOR BLACK TRANS GIRLS… to Receive Reading at Joe's Pub
by Julie Musbach - Jul 12, 2019

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that Laverne Cox, Woolly Mammoth, and Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater will present a reading of Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi's For Black Trans Girls...

Jessica Vosk, Julia Murney & More Will Star in New Works at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Conference
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2019

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announces casting and creative teams for the summer season of new musicals and plays selected for development at the National Music Theater Conference and National Playwrights Conference.

Photo Flash: Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Holds Annual PLAYWRIGHTS FOR A CAUSE Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018

Planet Connections' signature event, PLAYWRIGHTS FOR A CAUSE at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, played to a sold-out crowd that joyously handed the team of writers and other artists a standing ovation. This year, the event, designed to address hot-button topics concerning the world at that moment through new works by prominent authors - written just for the event - dealt with the distinctions between gender and sexuality.

Casting Announced For Playwrights For A Cause Benefit For The Ali Forney Center: MY SEXUALITY IS _______
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018

This year, Planet Connections' signature event, designed to address a powerful social and topical issue facing our society today through engaging stage works, will explore the distinctions between gender and sexuality. The event will benefit THE ALI FORNEY CENTER, whose mission is to protect LGBTQ youths from the dangers of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.

TRANS VOICES CABARET Returns to The Duplex
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018

After their sold out performance in February, Trans Voices Cabaret returns to The Duplex with an even bigger cast of transgender and non-binary performers on Saturday, April 5th, 2018 at 9:30pm with direction by Donnie Cianciotto and musical direction by special guest Anessa Marie.

TRANS VOICES CABARET Returns To The Duplex
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2018

After a sold out debut performance last November, transgender performer and producer Donnie Cianciotto returns to The Duplex with an even bigger cast of transgender and non-binary performers for the second installment of Trans Voices Cabaret on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at 3:30pm.

Westport Country Playhouse's New Works Circle Initiative Continues in Third Year
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018

Westport Country Playhouse's New Works Circle Initiative (NWCI) continues in its third consecutive year of developing new plays and musicals, culminating in readings before an invited audience. The 2018 NWCI schedule includes four new plays to be developed with playwrights, directors, and other artists during the next six months.

First TRANS* VOICES CABARET to Play The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017

Transgender performer and producer Donnie Cianciotto brings together a cast of huge voices and personalities for the first installment of Trans* Voices Cabaret in the heart of the village at The Duplex today, November 25th 2017 at 9:30pm.

First TRANS* VOICES CABARET to Play The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

Transgender performer and producer Donnie Cianciotto brings together a cast of huge voices and personalities for the first installment of Trans* Voices Cabaret in the heart of the village at The Duplex on Saturday, November 25th 2017 at 9:30pm.

Paul Alexander's New Musical TRINKETS to Open at Gene Frankel Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

Trinkets, an original musical set in New York's historic meatpacking district will premiere at the Gene Frankel Theater for a limited run in August.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for TRINKETS at Gene Frankel Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017

Trinkets, an original musical set in New York's historic meatpacking district will premiere at the Gene Frankel Theater for a limited run in August. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for TRINKETS at Gene Frankel Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

Trinkets, an original musical set in New York's historic meatpacking district will premiere at the Gene Frankel Theater for a limited run in August. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Paul Alexander's New Musical TRINKETS to Open at Gene Frankel Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2017

Trinkets, an original musical set in New York's historic meatpacking district will premiere at the Gene Frankel Theater for a limited run in August.

T(ESTOSTERONE) Reading Set for The Civilians' R&D Finding Series
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017

T(estosterone), a new play by Kit Yan and Simone Wolff, will be presented as part of The Civilians R&D Finding Series. Kareem Fahmy is directing, with Sharon Mok as composer.