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Kathleen Chalfant, Obi Abili, Corey Allen & More to Star in Virtual Premeire of THE ORESTEIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

Theatre for a New Audience will present a new virtual production of The Oresteia, the New York premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s adaptation and translation of Aeschylus’ trilogy, featuring music composed by Kamala Sankaram, directed by Andrew Watkins (TFANA, as Assistant Director: The Winter's Tale, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Father, A Doll's House).

NEW SONGS NOW IN YOUR LIVING ROOM, Episodes of MTA RADIO PLAYS and More Announced for Rattlestick in April & May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2021

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced online programming for April and May including the return of New Songs Now In Your Living Room, new episodes of MTA Radio Plays, and several public conversations. The activities highlight new and necessary theatrical voices while also deepening connections between audiences and artists.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 30- with Broadway Backwards 2021 and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2021

Today (March 30) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, Broadway backwards is back and more!

Irish Rep Announces Window Film Installation POETIC REFLECTIONS From the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021

Irish Repertory Theatre will present Poetic Reflections: Words Upon the Window Pane, a series of films from the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation (Amy Holmes, Executive Director), featuring poets and actors reading poems from Ireland, the United States and England. 

Rattlestick Announces March Events Including New Episodes of MTA RADIO PLAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced details for its March programming including new episodes of MTA Radio Plays. The activities highlight new and necessary theatrical voices while also deepening connections between audiences and artists in new and meaningful ways.

Full Program Announced for 2021 Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020

The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!

Nominations Announced For the 2020 AUDELCO 'VIV' Awards - BROADBEND, ARKANSAS, THE WRONG MAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

AUDELCO has announced the nominees for its 2020 'VIV' Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, July 30- with Keala Settle, Jessie Mueller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2020

Today (July 30) in live streaming: The New Group presents The Spoils, The Muny 2020 Summer Variety Hour is back, and so much more!

Irish Rep Announces New MEET THE MAKERS Conversations and Schedule Changes to Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today upcoming editions of their online series Meet the Makers. A digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists discussing their work and theatre in general, Meet the Makers offers a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre and the creative process.

Photo Flash: Matt Williams' FEAR Opens This Week At The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019

Matt Williams' play FEAR, directed by Tea Alagić, will celebrate its opening night on Thursday, October 24  at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).

Enrico Colantoni, Obi Abili, and Alexander Garfin Will Star In The World Premiere Of FEAR at The Lortel
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019

Matt Williams' play FEAR will receive its World Premiere beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), directed by Tea Alagić. A limited run, FEAR will celebrate its opening night on Thursday, October 24 and run through December 8, 2019. Tickets are $65- $89 and can be purchased by visiting FearthePlay.com or by calling (866) 811-4111.

Veronica Mar's Enrico Colantoni, Obi Abili, And Alexander Garfin To Star In The World Premiere Of FEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019

Matt Williams' play FEAR will receive its World Premiere beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), directed by Tea Alagić. A limited run, FEAR will celebrate its opening night on Thursday, October 24 and run through December 8, 2019.  Tickets are $65- $89 and can be purchased by visiting FearthePlay.com or by calling (866) 811-4111. 

ANTIGONE IN FERGUSON Presented by Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2019

Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library will present an extended 10-week run of FREE performances of Antigone in Ferguson, Theater of War Productions' original project, exclusively supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Antigone in Ferguson opens on Wednesday, May 8 and continues through Saturday, July 13 at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn (157 Montague St.).

Chris Noth, Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan and More Join ANTIGONE IN FERGUSON
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019

Theater of War Productions and Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) today announced an extended 10-week run of FREE performances of Theater of War Productions' original project, Antigone in Ferguson, exclusively supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Valencia College To Host Reading Of Ancient Greek Drama About Refugee Crisis
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2019

On Feb. 21, Valencia College's West Campus will host a dramatic reading of "The Suppliants" by Aeschylus, an ancient Greek drama centered around a chorus of 50 female refugees seeking asylum in the city of Argos. As internal struggle rocks Argos and its citizens debate whether to receive the refugees, the group of women await the decision of their collective fate. The reading will be followed by a discussion on themes addressed in the text.

MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS By Obie Winner Paul Calderon Premieres January 16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2019

Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS written and directed by Obie Award winner and SAG Award nominee Paul Calderon (The Bad Lieutenant, Boardwalk Empire). Previews begin January 16th at The Bridge Theater. Opening is slated for Today, January 23rd.

Nixon Cesar Joins World Premiere  Of Paul Calderon's MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2019

Actor Nixon Cesar has joined the cast of the world premiere production of Paul Calderon's play, Master of The Crossroads which will open at The Bridge Theater next month for a limited run.

MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS By Obie Winner Paul Calderon Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2019

Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS written and directed by Obie Award winner and SAG Award nominee Paul Calderon (The Bad Lieutenant, Boardwalk Empire). Previews begin January 16th at The Bridge Theater. Opening is slated for Today, January 23rd.

MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS by Obie Winner Calderon Begins Previews Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2019

Primitive Grace Theater Ensemble will present the World Premiere of MASTER OF THE CROSSROADS written and directed by Obie Award winner and SAG Award nominee Paul Calderon (The Bad Lieutenant, Boardwalk Empire). Previews begin January 16th at The Bridge Theater. Opening is slated for Wednesday, January 23rd.