Lauren Downie

Review: TRAINSPOTTING LIVE, Riverside Studios

Choose Trainspotting Live for an unforgettable experience. The good kind.

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes Stars of DESPERATE MEASURES, NEUROSIS, TRAINSPOTTING: LIVE!

This week the Broadwaysted Crew is venturing away from the Great White Way to bring you our chats with cast members from three different Off-Broadway shows that you should check out this season! To get us in the spirit, we're pouring out Montelobos Mezcal in the studio while Game Master Kimberly challenges Bryan and Kevin with a special 'Off-Broadway' Quiz. 

TRAINSPOTTING Announces A New Block Of Tickets On Sale Through October 20

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and James Seabright have announced that a new block of tickets is currently on sale for the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live now through October 20, 2018. Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live inhabits a custom-built immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue).

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On TRAINSPOTTING LIVE!

Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Celebrates Opening Night!

Adapted by Harry Gibson and directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher, in collaboration with Greg Esplin, Trainspotting Live is now in performances in a brand new immersive performance space at Roy Arias Stages (777 8th Avenue). Produced by Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright, Trainspotting Live officially opened just last night, July 15, 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Immersive Production of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE

Below, get a first look at the no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, now in preview performances Off-Broadway. 

Immersive Production Of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight

The critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred immersive production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live begins preview performances Off-Broadway tonight, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 7 PM.

Cast Announced for Immersive Premiere of TRAINSPOTTING

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright announced complete casting for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred, immersive production set to open Off-Broadway this summer.

Photo Flash: Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Garth Kravits Lead FTP's 'Plays, Pints & Party' Reading Series

Sam Underwood helmed a reading of SCRUBS: 'MY MUSICAL' Featuring Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q), Garth Kravits (The Drowsy Chaperone), and More at Gemini & Scorpio Loft on September 27.

Tickets on Sale Now for Preview Performances of DICKLESS

Dickless is a one-woman show, narrated by Saff (who's on the run), and Oli (who should be).

59E59 Theaters Announces 2017 East to Edinburgh Festival Lineup

59E59 Theaters announces the 2017 line up for the annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival. EAST TO EDINBURGH begins today, July 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 30.

Tickets on Sale Now for Preview Performances of DICKLESS

Dickless is a one-woman show, narrated by Saff (who's on the run), and Oli (who should be).

59E59 Theaters Announces 2017 East to Edinburgh Festival Lineup

59E59 Theaters announces the 2017 line up for the annual EAST TO EDINBURGH festival. EAST TO EDINBURGH begins on Tuesday, July 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 30.

THE FACEBOOK FIGHTER Takes Home 5 Awards at SOUND BITES 4.0

Theatre Now New York presented its 4th Annual festival of new musicals, Sound Bites 4.0 (sponsored by Music Theatre International and Disney Theatrical Productions) to a sold-out house at the Perishing Square Signature Theatre. An after-party was held in the theatre lobby where awards were given. Sound Bites showcases ten 10-minute musicals or musical excerpts in one evening.

New York-Based Female Performers Unite in Support of Planned Parenthood

Jeri Silverman, Mercy Baez, Melany Watson, Jodi Valentin, Cassidy Andrews, Robin Jill, Diana Zinni, Jessie Mae Atkinson and Pia Paez JOIN FUNDAMENTAL THEATER PROJECT AND ITS MEMBERS Valorie Curry, Lauren Dortch-Crozier, Alison Blair, Tessa Fairey, Lauren Downie, Natalia Ivana Escobar, Kaitlyn Gill, Anne Bobby, Jeannine Friedrich and Stacy Lynn Gould, FOR A ONE-NIGHT EVENT of live music, unity and resistance: RaUCoUS CAUCUS: SONGS OF THE RESISTANCE.

Site-Specific Production of PLAYING WITH FIRE to Open Next Week in Williamsburg

A site-specific production of August Strindberg's Playing with Fire (translated by Michael Meyer) will open August 22nd in Williamsburg.

Seth's 400 Showcase NONAPALOOZA Set for This Month

As of this spring, Seth Bisen-Hersh has produced, emceed and accompanied over 400 showcases at Don't Tell Mama during the past 9 years.  To celebrate, he has invited 74 showcase alumni to return to the stage in 5 concerts of his songs in what he deems: Seth's 400th Showcase Nonapalooza!  The five concerts will be: Today, May 3rd; Today, May 10th; Friday, May 13th; Monday, May 16th; and Today, May 24th, all at 7PM.   Shows are all at 7PM at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St.  There is a $12 cover and 2 drink minimum.  Reservations can be made by calling 212-757-0788 after 4 or going online to donttellmamanyc.com/shows.  The list of performers is below.

Seth's 400 Showcase NONAPALOOZA Set For This May

As of this spring, Seth Bisen-Hersh has produced, emceed and accompanied over 400 showcases at Don't Tell Mama during the past 9 years.  To celebrate, he has invited 74 showcase alumni to return to the stage in 5 concerts of his songs in what he deems: Seth's 400th Showcase Nonapalooza!  The five concerts will be: Tuesday, May 3rd; Tuesday, May 10th; Friday, May 13th; Monday, May 16th; and Tuesday, May 24th, all at 7PM.   Shows are all at 7PM at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St.  There is a $12 cover and 2 drink minimum.  Reservations can be made by calling 212-757-0788 after 4 or going online to donttellmamanyc.com/shows.  The list of performers is below.

Photo Flash: GORGONZLA Sweeps Sound Bites 3.0 Festival at Hurley's After-Party

Last night, January 18th, 2016, Theatre Now New York presented its 3nd Annual festival of new musicals, Sound Bites 3.0 (sponsored by Music Theatre International and Disney Theatrical Productions) to a sold-out house at the 47th Street Theatre. An after-party, sponsored by MTI, was held after at Hurley's Saloon where awards were given. Sound Bites showcases ten 10-minute musicals or musical excerpts in one evening. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Melissa van der Schyff, & More Set for BENJAMIN BUTTON Reading, 6/5

On Wednesday, June 5, Fundamental Theatre Project will present Benjamin Button - A New Musical, as a part of Mass Rhetoric: A New Works Festival. With music by Natalie Tenenbaum and a book and lyrics by Brett Boles, the project will be directed by Stephen Nachamie and will feature Daniel Reichard, Melissa van der Schyff, Hunter Herdlicka, T.J. Mannix, James Donegan, Mark Willis Borum, Lauren Downie, Isabel Nesti, Lindsay Gallagher, Sena Lee, Alysia Dorhout, Heath Chaney, Chris Withers, Xalvador Tin-Bradbury and Mark DiConzo.