Cygnet Theatre Launches The Dee Silver M.D. Commission
Cygnet Theatre announces the inaugural Dee Silver M.D. Commission, which will award $10,000 and an unrestricted time limit on the creation of a new play that responds to our present times with hope and healing. The first commission award goes to playwright Ray Yamanouchi, an up-and-coming east coast playwright who approaches difficult subject matter with a tilt towards the mystic and develops characters with gentleness.
BWW Review: SILENT SKY Shines Bright at Summit Performance Indianapolis
There's a new theatre company in town and its inaugural production is not to be missed. Summit Performance Indianapolis, co-founded by Lauren Briggeman and Georgeanna Smith Wade, opened Silent Sky at the Phoenix Theatre this past weekend. The play by Lauren Gunderson tells the true story of the astronomer Henrietta Leavitt who worked at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. It is an astonishing piece of theatre.
The New Harmony Project's 32nd Annual Spring Conference Kicks Off May 21
The New Harmony Project (Lori Wolter Hudson, Artistic Director; David Hudson, Executive Director), an organization dedicated to supporting writers whose work emanates hope, will kick off its 32nd annual spring conference on Monday, May 21 with ten writers in residence in the idyllic town of New Harmony, Indiana.
The New Harmony Project Announces Artists For 2018 Spring Conference
The New Harmony Project (Mead Hunter, Artistic Director; David Hudson, Executive Director; Lori Wolter Hudson, Incoming Artistic Director), an organization dedicated to supporting writers whose work emanates hope, is pleased to announce that ten writers will be in residence for their 2018 annual conference, which will take place from May 21-June 2 in the idyllic town of New Harmony, Indiana.
Three Day Hangover Stages New Version of DRACULA, Beginning Tonight at New Home
THREE DAY HANGOVER -- the acclaimed interactive theater company -- move into their own venue this fall for two new productions filled with drinking, drama and fun. After staging several acclaimed shows in bars across the city, they will now present DRACULA and TARTUFFE in their new home, McAlpin Hall at The West Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam this fall. The New York City premiere of Steven Dietz's bold interpretation of the timeless classic DRACULA, directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, will run tonight, September 30 to October 17, and a brand new adaptation of Moliere's classic farce TARTUFFE, directed by Beth Gardiner, will be performed November 4 to November 21.
Three Day Hangover to Stage New Versions of DRACULA and TARTUFFE at New Home This Fall
THREE DAY HANGOVER -- the acclaimed interactive theater company -- move into their own venue this fall for two new productions filled with drinking, drama and fun. After staging several acclaimed shows in bars across the city, they will now present DRACULA and TARTUFFE in their new home, McAlpin Hall at The West Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam this fall. The New York City premiere of Steven Dietz's bold interpretation of the timeless classic DRACULA, directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, will run September 30 to October 17, and a brand new adaptation of Moliere's classic farce TARTUFFE, directed by Beth Gardiner, will be performed November 4 to November 21.
Meet the Stars of NYMF: Dylan Frederick of SUMMER VALLEY FAIR
New York Musical Theatre Festival is in full swing and BroadwayWorld has taken the time to sit down with some of the stars of this years NYMF musicals.
Like any great art form, musical theatre is shaped by the events and philosophies of the day. The strength and vitality of musical theatre lie in its ability to stay fresh and relevant. It was with that idea in mind, ten years ago, that the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) was created - to provide an effective platform to introduce new shows, new perspectives, and new blood into the musical theatre canon.
MEET THE STARS OF NYMF sits down with Dylan Frederick of SUMMER VALLEY FAIR
Shakina Nayfack Featured on Latest Episode of SOMETHING NEW Podcast
In anticipation of his July 7th concert at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with Shakina Nayfack, an actress appearing in the upcoming NYMF production of Noemi de la Peunte, David Davila, and Howard Post's Manuel Versus the Statue of Liberty (July 21-27).
Photo Flash: First Look at Three Day Hangover's DRUNKLE VANYA
Three Day Hangover will present NYC's only boozy Chekhov, DRUNKLE VANYA, based on Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson and running now through September 18, 2014 (all performances at 8pm) at The Gin Mill, 442 Amsterdam Avenue, (bet. 81st and 82nd Streets), New York, NY 10024. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash Exclusive: SOMETHING NEW Live at 54 Below, Hosted by Joel B. New
The season two finale of "Something New' has been released digitally today on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn. On August 25th, the musical theatre podcast went to 54 Below to wrap up the season with a special live concert. Award-winning songwriter and host Joel B. New invited some of his favorite guests to join him and bring his songs to life onstage.
Three Day Hangover's DRUNKLE VANYA to Run 9/4-18 at The Gin Mill
Three Day Hangover is thrilled to be bringing boozy Chekhov to New York City with Drunkle Vanya, adapted by Lori Wolter Hudson from Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya. The second full production of their 2014 Season, Drunkle Vanya will be staged at The Gin Mill, 442 Amsterdam Avenue (bet. West 81st and 82nd Streets) in NYC from September 4-18, 2014.
Photo Flash: Meet the Company of Three Day Hangover's TWELFTH NIGHT
Three Day Hangover presents TWELFTH NIGHT or, Sir Toby Belch's Lonely Hearts Club Cabaret, their next immersive Shakespeare event performed in a bar. The first full production of their 2014 Season,TWELFTH NIGHT, written by William Shakespeare and adapted by Beth Gardiner, will be staged at McGee's Restaurant and Pub, 240 West 55th Street (bet. Broadway & Eighth Ave.) in NYC from June 6-30, 2014. Meet the company below!
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Offer Late Night Performances this Weekend
Due to popular demand, The Drunk Shakespeare Society has added two special late night performances of DRUNK SHAKESPEARE on Friday, April 11 & Saturday, April 12 at 10PM. For these special performances, the 'Drunk Actor' from the 8PM performance will drink again at 10PM, adding an extra layer of drunken debauchery to the late night show. DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, an irreverent and outrageous new theatrical experience is directed by David Hudson, conceived by Scott Griffin & Three Day Hangover (David Hudson, Lori Wolter Hudson and Beth Gardiner) and produced by Scott Griffin.