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Theater for the New City to Present D*CKHEAD by Gil Kofman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present a funny, chilling, dark, satirical, macabre play by Gil Kofman, directed by Richard Caliban. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre Kicks Off 2024 with World Premiere LENI'S LAST LAMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

Repertorio Español Announces The Winners Of The 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023

Repertorio Español announces the winners of The 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition. Marissa Castañón-Hernández's play 'ON THE EASTSIDE' wins first place with a cash award of $3,000.

Repertorio Español Unveils Winners of the 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Discover the winners of the '2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition. Marissa Castañón-Hernández takes first place with her play ON THE EASTSIDE, earning a cash prize of $3,000. Learn more about the competition and the winning play in this article.

Repertorio Español Reveals The Finalists and Reading Series of The 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023

Repertorio Español announced the finalists of The 2023 Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition, an initiative to develop and promote Latinx/Latine plays that resonate with and accurately depict the Latinx/Latine experience by playwrights of all racial and national backgrounds.

LENI'S LAST LAMENT, Jackie Smook & More Receive Awards at United Solo Spring 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

This year, the Festival launched an all-new Spring Season to expand United Solo’s solo performances at Theatre Row in New York City ahead of its Fall 2023 Festival.

United Solo Theatre's Inaugural Spring Festival to Kick Off in March at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023

United Solo Theatre Festival’s new spring festival is coming to Theatre Row in New York Cityfrom March 7 through March 26, 2023.

Leni Riefenstahl Comedy Premieres at UNITED SOLOFEST 2023
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Picture Pending Productions present the World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT, by Gil Kofman. Directed by Richard Caliban (OBIE and Outer Critics Circle award-winning production of Mac Wellman's Crowbar) and starring OBIE winner Jodie Markell. Part of the United SoloFest Saturday March 25th at 7pm on Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd St. NYC. 

New Musical LOST SHANGHAI Gets Concert Staging in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022

HONG KONG JOURNEYS will present a concert staging of excerpts from LOST SHANGHAI, a new musical with book/ lyrics by Angel Lam and Richard Caliban and music by Angel Lam, on Friday, December 2 at Merkin Hall.

LILY THE TIGER Comes to Cotuit Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

On Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30 pm, a “campfire version” of Dana McCoy’s rock musical Lily the Tiger will be presented in the outdoor theater of Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit, MA.

Photo Flash: Trump Comedy TRANSPARENT FALSEHOOD Premieres
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2018

Picture Pending Productions present the World Premiere of TRANSPARENT FALSEHOOD: AN AMERICAN TRAVESTY by Gil Kofman. Directed by Richard Caliban (Obie and Outer Critics Circle award-winning production of Mac Wellman's Crowbar),performances run through May 19 at Theater 511. 

Photo Flash: Trump Comedy TRANSPARENT FALSEHOOD Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2018

Picture Pending Productions present the World Premiere of TRANSPARENT FALSEHOOD: AN AMERICAN TRAVESTY by Gil Kofman. Directed by Richard Caliban (Obie and Outer Critics Circle award-winning production of Mac Wellman's Crowbar),performances run through May 19 at Theater 511. 

PlayPenn Sets Plays, Playwrights for 2016 New Play Development Conference
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's nationally recognized professional new play development organization, will hold its 12th annual New Play Development Conference from July 5 - July 24 in Philadelphia at The Drake, a new home for new plays. The Conference, including three weeks of intensive work on six works-in-progress, will offer staged readings open to the public. The six selected plays and playwrights are:

BWW Reviews: Moms Gone Wild in MoM: A ROCK CONCERT MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 26, 2012

"I'm just a stupid mom....who would want to hear me sing?" griped one band member before shedding her soccer mom image and launching into international rockstar success. In MoM: A ROCK CONCERT MUSICAL, five suburban 40-something moms form a rock group and learn how "rock and roll saved [their] sorry ass souls." This is a story of five everyday, normal housewives who forfeit their homemaking duties, throw aside their "granny underwear," leave the kids with Dad, and decide to follow their own dreams. "Why can't HE take care of the kids for a change?" they ask. As one mom aptly puts it, "Sometimes it's been a nightmare, and other times a dream come true."

THE AVERAGE-SIZED MERMAID to Play Fringe Festival in August, Opens 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011

Mind The Gap Theatre and Early Bird Theatricals will present Jessica Fleitman's award winning comedy The Average-Sized Mermaid in August 2011 at The New York International Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by Mind The Gap's Artistic Director, Paula D'Alessandris (Under The Blue Sky at The Kraine; The Cleric at 59E59).

THE AVERAGE-SIZED MERMAID to Play Fringe Festival, Opens 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2011

Mind The Gap Theatre and Early Bird Theatricals will present Jessica Fleitman's award winning comedy The Average-Sized Mermaid in August 2011 at The New York International Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by Mind The Gap's Artistic Director, Paula D'Alessandris (Under The Blue Sky at The Kraine; The Cleric at 59E59).

THE AVERAGE-SIZED MERMAID to Play Fringe Festival in August, Opens 8/13
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011

Mind The Gap Theatre and Early Bird Theatricals will present Jessica Fleitman's award winning comedy The Average-Sized Mermaid in August 2011 at The New York International Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by Mind The Gap's Artistic Director, Paula D'Alessandris (Under The Blue Sky at The Kraine; The Cleric at 59E59).

DOG SEES GOD, URINETOWN, et al. Set for Encores at Fringe
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 10, 2011

FringeNYC will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with 15 hit shows over 15 weeks from May 5 - August 11 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.