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Desi Moreno-Penson's BODEGA CAT To Receive A Staged Reading At Houghton Hall

BODEGA CAT, a new play by Latina playwright Desi Moreno-Penson, will have a staged reading at Houghton Hall. Learn more about the show!
Desi Moreno-Penson's EL BACALAO: THE CATFISH MAN to Recieve Two Staged Readings at The Flea

There will be two workshop readings for EL BACALAO: The Catfish Man, a new, full-length play written by Latina playwright Desi Moreno-Penson. The readings will be directed by SDC Director KM Jones and will feature the acting talents of Jose Febus, Michael Tyler Jennings, Laura E. Johnston (Stage Directions), Desi Moreno-Penson, Susanne Pinedo, Yessenia Rivas, Kathy Tejada, and Fidel Vicioso.
PUT A WOMAN ON A PEDESTAL Announces Final Evening Of Plays

Celebrating the stories of statue-worthy women are seven new plays in monologue form that will be performed virtually on Friday, June 18 at 7 pm (EDT) as a part of Put A Woman On A Pedestal, a StatueFest of theatrical works.
The Alternative Theater Company Announces the Cast of BELIEVEABILITY

The Alternative Theater Company presents BELIEVEABILITY, the August 30th Third Virtual Reading in a series of 10-minute original plays that explore the subject of faith, 'in your face plays for these in your face kind of days.'
Trezana Beverley Stars in and Directs Virtual JULIUS CAESAR

On August 1st @ 6:30 pm PDT (7:30 MDT; 8:40 CDT; 9:30 EDT), Trezana Beverley will be acting with and directing a stellar cast from New York, Arizona's Southwest Shakespeare Company and others from across the nation in Julius Caesar.
Much Ado About Classics In Color

Classics in Color: An INclusive Theatre Company (CiC) brings the classical story of 'Much Ado About Nothing' in Shakespeare's words to present day New York City, March 21st - 25th, 2018. 'Much Ado' is CiC's first full solo production as a company, allowing its mission to shine in every aspect of the production: inclusive casting, inclusive producing team, inclusive team of designers, performed in a fully accessible venue, for audiences and actors with, or without, disabilities.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE HOUSE ON POE STREET At 14th Street Y

The World Premiere of Fengar Gael's The House on Poe Street opened on October 27th at the 14th Street Y Theatre. The production runs until November 12th and is produced by Yonder Window Theatre Company. Artistic Director Katie McHugh, directs, with original music composed by Sheilah Rae.
Photo Flash: La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Presents CLOVER by Erik Ehn

La MaMa presents Clover, a new experimental theater drama about America's history of violence by Erik Ehn, directed by Glory Kadigan with original music by Maya Solovey and original puppet design & puppetry direction by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew.  Performances will be staged at the First Floor Theatre at La MaMa, 74a East 4th Street,New York, NY 10003 from December 1-16, 2016. 
Erik Ehn's New Experimental Drama CLOVER Begins Tonight at La MaMa

La MaMa presents Clover, a new experimental theater drama about America's history of violence by Erik Ehn, directed by Glory Kadigan with original music by Maya Solovey and original puppet design & puppetry direction by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Performances will be staged at the First Floor Theatre at La MaMa, 74a East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 from tonight, December 1, through December 16, 2016.
Erik Ehn's New Experimental Drama CLOVER to Play La MaMa

La MaMa presents Clover, a new experimental theater drama about America's history of violence by Erik Ehn, directed by Glory Kadigan with original music by Maya Solovey and original puppet design & puppetry direction by Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Performances will be staged at the First Floor Theatre at La MaMa, 74a East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 from December 1-16, 2016.
IN THE SHADOW OF A DREAM Set for MITF

John A. Adam's drama, IN THE SHADOW OF A DREAM, is a cathartic dark night of the soul as two unlikely individuals go on a road trip.
IN THE SHADOW OF A DREAM Set for MITF

John A. Adam's drama, IN THE SHADOW OF A DREAM, is a cathartic dark night of the soul as two unlikely individuals go on a road trip.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Queen's Company's All-Female TAMING OF THE SHREW

The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed (and first) all-female classical theater company, now in its 15th season, presents William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. TAMING OF THE SHREW runs now through May 1, 2016 in a limited engagement at the Wild Project, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: The Queen's Company's TAMING OF THE SHREW Begins Tonight

The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed (and first) all-female classical theater company, now in its 15th season, presents William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. TAMING OF THE SHREW runs from tonight, April 16, through May 1, 2016 in a limited engagement at the Wild Project, located at 195 East 3rd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B in New York City. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at The Queen's Company's TAMING OF THE SHREW

The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed (and first) all-female classical theater company, now in its 15th season, presents William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. TAMING OF THE SHREW runs from April 16 - May 1, 2016 in a limited engagement at the Wild Project, located at 195 East 3rd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B in New York City. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!
The Queen's Company to Stage All-Female TAMING OF THE SHREW at the Wild Project

The Queen's Company, New York City's acclaimed (and first) all-female classical theater company, now in its 15th season, proudly presents William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, directed by The Queen's Company Artistic Director Rebecca Patterson. Taming of the Shrew runs from April 16 - May 1, 2016 in a limited engagement at the Wild Project, located at 195 East 3rd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B in New York City.
WorkShop Theater Stages LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI, Now thru 11/23

THE WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced Philip W. Hall's LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI, A Musical Play, musical direction and orchestrations by Fran Minarik and directed by SusannA Frazer. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI will play a limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin tonight, November 1 and continue through Saturday, November 23.
WorkShop Theater to Stage LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI, 11/1-23

THE WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced Philip W. Hall's LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI, A Musical Play, musical direction and orchestrations by Fran Minarik and directed by Susanna Frazer. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI will play a limited engagement at The WorkShop Theater Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin Friday, November 1 and continue through Saturday, November 23.
Workshop Theater Premieres Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, Now thru 10/12

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin tonight, September 19 and continue Saturday, October 12. Opening Night is Saturday, September 21 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.
Workshop Theater to Premiere Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, 9/19-10/12

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, September 19 and continue Saturday, October 12. Opening Night is Saturday, September 21 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.

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