NJCU Faculty Member Joe Deninzon Performs With the Band Kansas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023
Joe Deninzon, a member of the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Multi-Style String faculty is living a lifelong dream, after recently being hired as the new violinist and guitarist for the legendary American rock band Kansas. The group is currently on the road for Kansas' Another Fork in the Road — 50th Anniversary Tour.
Theater For The New City Announces Village Halloween Costume Ball
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022
Theater for the New City (TNC) will emphasize Covid safety in this year's Village Halloween Costume Ball, presenting a hybrid (indoor/outdoor) celebration on October 31 to delight its community, young and old, and to celebrate the creativity that comes with the season.
Theater For The New City Sets Memorial For Co-Founder George Bartenieff, September 19
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022
On Monday, September 19, Theater For The New City, 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Street), will present a memorial for its co-founder George Bartenieff (January 23, 1933-July 30, 2022) to celebrate his creative years at the theater, 1971-1992. Reception begins at 7:30 PM and a narrated pictorial, remembrances and performances will start at 8:00 PM.
Theater for the New City Announces 19th Annual Love 'n Courage Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022
Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program will be beneficiary of the theater's 19th annual Love 'n Courage benefit Monday, February 14, 2022 at The Players, 16 Gramercy Park South. The evening honors Austin Pendleton, Drama Desk and Obie winner, Tony Award nominated actor, playwright, theater director and teacher.
Theater For The New City's Village Halloween Ball Moves Outside, October 31
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2021
Theater for the New City has presented its Village Halloween Costume Ball annually since 1976. With safety paramount this year, the fete will take place October 31 as an open-air celebration outside the theater, on East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues. A large tent will provide rain protection.
OPEN 'THO SHUT Announces Lineup for Final Installment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021
On Saturday, April 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City will present a mixed music and performance lineup for the twenty-third and final installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
Tim Robbins Joins LOVE 'N COURAGE Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021
Tim Robbins has joined the list of celebrities contributing performances for Theater or the New City's 2021 'Love 'N Courage' gala March 22, which benefits the theater's emerging playwrights program. Robbins joins Charles Busch, David Amram, F. Murray Abraham and Vinie Burrows in the roster of stars sharing prepared performances.
Fourteenth Installment of OPEN 'THO SHUT Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021
On Saturday, February 13 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., will present the fourteenth installment of 'Open 'Tho Shut,' its afternoon of 'walk-by theater' that is staged in its set shop and visible from East Tenth Street between First and Second Avenues.
Families and Theaters Re-imagine Halloween Entertainment With FunikiJam's ROCK OR TREAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020
Families and theaters across the country re-imagine Halloween Entertainment with FunikiJam's ROCK OR TREAT: Halloween Week! The 6th anniversary production, that began with a not-so-scary Off-Broadway run in 2015, now features over 30 virtual, and in- person, events plus the premiere of a new FunikiJam TV/web series.
Theater for the New City's Village Hallowen Costume Ball Goes Virtual
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020
Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball, a revered Village tradition that frequently welcomes over 1,200 revelers, will be presented virtually this year with most of its key traditions preserved. Notable artists including Everett Quinton, F. Murray Abraham, Austin Pendleton, Phoebe Legere and Penny Arcade.