Photos: La MaMa ETC's Great Jones Repertory Company Presents MEDEA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
La MaMa ETC’s Great Jones Repertory Company joins forces with Director Zishan Ugurlu and experimental media and technology designers CultureHub to tell the story of MEDEA – a refugee whose reality is shattered when she learns of her and her children's looming exile. See photos from tge production here.
Columbia University School of the Arts to Present New Plays Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022
Columbia University School of the Arts will present an expanded festival of new plays written by Columbia MFA Playwriting Students. The faculty who have nurtured these students, including Tony, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as David Henry Hwang, Lynn Nottage, and more, invite you to experience these innovative new playwrights.
BWW Interview: John Gould Rubin Directing Creative Cohort Joe Morton as KING LEAR
by Gil Kaan - May 5, 2022
Next up at The Wallis, a radical reinvention of Shakespeare’s King Lear, starring Joe Morton in the titular role opens May 14, 2022 (with previews beginning May 10th). John Gould Rubin directs the cast which also includes Mark Harelik, River Gallo, Zach Solomon, Brie Eley, Emily Swallow, Rafael Jordan, Miguel Perez, Stanley Jackson, and Danielle Thorpe. John was most gracious to carve out some time of his full creative schedule to answer a few of my queries.
Joe Morton Stars in the Wallis Center's Radical Reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a radical reinvention of Shakespeare's KING LEAR, starring Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award winner Joe Morton (ABC's “Scandal,” the legendary Brother from Another Planet, Netflix's “The Politician,” Justice League) and directed by John Gould Rubin, opening Saturday, May 14 and running through Sunday, June 5, 2022, with previews May 10 through 13, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.
HERE Announces Final Extension of THE HANG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022
The Obie Award-winning HERE announced today that The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and direction by Niegel Smith, has added three performances to its run due to popular demand. The added performances will be on Saturday February 12th, Saturday February 26th and Saturday March 5th at 2pm.
Taylor Mac's THE HANG Extends at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022
The Obie Award-winning HERE announced today a two-week extension for The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and direction by Niegel Smith.
HERE Announces New Dates for THE HANG by Taylor Mac & Matt Ray
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022
Originally set to begin performances on January 7, 2022 as part of the PROTOTYPE Festival, The Hang will now begin performances on Thursday January 20, 2022 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NY, NY 10013), and run through Sunday February 20, 2022.
Tickets On Sale Now for the HERE Extended Run of THE HANG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2021
HERE will present The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and direction by Niegel Smith. Co-presented with the PROTOTYPE Festival, The Hang will begin performances on Friday January 7, 2022 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NY, NY 10013), and run through Sunday February 20, 2022.
Complete Casting Announced for Taylor Mac's THE HANG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021
HERE has announced full casting for The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and directed by Niegel Smith. Co-presented with PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now, The Hang will begin performances on Friday January 7, 2022, on the HERE Mainstage (145 Sixth Avenue, NY, NY 10013) for a run through Sunday February 20, 2022.
Mandy Patinkin, Oskar Eustis and More Join JOE PAPP AT 100 Event
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021
Actor/Singer Mandy Patinkin, Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Papp biographer Helen Epstein will be among the many celebrities and theater industry leaders confirmed for the 100th birthday commemoration of legendary theatre producer Joe Papp on June 22, 2021.
Primary Stages Announces Additional Programming for PRIMARY PLUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020
PRIMARY STAGES announced today additional programming for Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other. For additional details about each program and the most up-to-date information please visit primarystages.org/explore/primary-plus.
Candice Bergen And Producer Hawk Koch To Join Pace University's Master Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2019
Pace students and the local community will have the chance to get firsthand insights from Candice Bergen and Hawk Koch in a conversation at Pace University on October 29th. Bergen starred in the critically acclaimed CBS comedy series a?oeMurphy Brown,a?? for which she received five Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards over a 10-year run. Last fall she returned to the iconic role in the CBS revival. Most recently she appeared in, a?oeBook Cluba?? alongside Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen.