Robert Lyon

Review: THE PITMEN PAINTERS at ARTS Theatre

It all began with a WEA art appreciation course.

THE PITMEN PAINTERS Comes to the Therry Theatre Next Month

The true story of the Pitman Painters, a remarkable group of men who as miners embark on an educational WEA course and become world famous artist.

One-Eighth Theatre, The Drunkard's Wife Tapped for New Ohio & IRT's 2017-19 Archive Residency

New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theatre have announced that One-Eighth Theatre and The Drunkard's Wife, two NYC-based performance ensembles, will be their Archive Residents for 2017 - 2019.

New Ohio Theatre's 'Todays on Ice' Series to Present The Ashe Collective's DECOLONIZING MY VAGINA

Todays on Ice at New Ohio Theatre presents The Ashe Collective's Decolonizing My Vagina today, August 4, 2017 at 10pm at the New Ohio Theatre.

New Ohio Theatre's 'Fridays on Ice' Series to Present The Ashe Collective's DECOLONIZING MY VAGINA

Fridays on Ice at New Ohio Theatre presents The Ashe Collective's Decolonizing My Vagina on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10pm at the New Ohio Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS SAVE THE WORLD! at New Ohio Theatre's Ice Factory Festival

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Running this weekend through July 29 is THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS SAVE THE WORLD!, conceived by The Anthropologists and directed by Melissa Moschitto. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS SAVE THE WORLD! at Ice Factory Festival at New Ohio Theatre

Artistic Director Robert Lyons proudly presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running June 28 - August 12.

The Ashe Collective Hosts Inaugural Benefit

The Ashe Collective hosts Inaugural Benefit to raise funds for upcoming show Decolonizing My Vagina and to support Maisiti Yukayeke TAINO

Ice Factory Festival Late-Night Performance Salon FRIDAYS ON ICE

The Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival (Artistic Director Robert Lyons) has announced hosts and guest artists for "Fridays on Ice," its late-night performance salon that includes a diverse and distinctive lineup of writer/performers creating work not usually seen in downtown theatre spaces, but more typically found performing in nightclubs, bars, and private apartments.

Photo Flash: First Look at FERNANDO at New Ohio Theatre's Ice Factory Festival

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running June 28 - August 12. FERNANDO opened on June 28 and runs through July 1. The play is written by Steven Haworth and directed by Jamie Richards. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Get a Sneak Peek at the 2017 Ice Factory Festival, Now Running at New Ohio Theatre

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running now through August 12. Scroll down for a sneak peek at some of the productions!

2017 Ice Factory Festival Starts Chilling Tonight at New Ohio Theatre

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running today, June 28, through August 12.

New Ohio Theatre Kicks Off Ice Factory Festival 2017

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running today, June 28, through August 12.

Previews Begin Saturday Night for Charles Mee's SOOT AND SPIT at New Ohio Theatre

The Archive Residency, a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village), is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies. Now in its fourth year, the two-year residency offers each company an artistic home -- space, support, and institutional continuity for the development and presentation of a new work. Each residency culminates with a world premiere production.

New Ohio Theatre Announces Ice Factory Festival 2017 Lineup

Artistic Director Robert Lyons presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running June 28 - August 12.

2017 Obie Award-Winning ICE FACTORY FESTIVAL Comes to New Ohio Theatre

Artistic Director Robert Lyons proudly presents the 24th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival. Ice Factory 2017 takes place at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Ice Factory 2017 will present seven new works over seven weeks, running June 28 - August 12.

Piehole's SKI END and Our Voices' SOOT AND SPIT to Hit New Ohio Theatre

The Archive Residency, a collaboration between New Ohio Theatre and IRT Theater (likeminded neighbors in the historic Archive Building in the West Village), is a vital incubator for New York City's most electrifying independent theater companies.

Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's Political and Psychological Thriller CORIOLANUS

Lantern Theater Company continues its 2016/17 season with its annual Shakespeare production, the rarely performed Coriolanus. Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon will direct a cast that includes internationally acclaimed actress, director, and author Tina Packer as Volumnia, Robert Lyons as Coriolanus, with Chris Anthony, David Bardeen, Mary Lee Bednarek, Kirk Wendell Brown, Charlie DelMarcelle, Leonard C. Haas, Adam Hammet, Brian McCann, Hannah Van Sciver, and Brock D. Vickers. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to attend opening night on Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. A full schedule is included in the fact sheet below.

TO KEEP THE LIGHT to Open 1st Annual NY Indie Theatre Film Festival

New Ohio Theatre has announced that To Keep The Light, Erica Fae's multiple award-winning feature length historical drama, will open the first annual New York Indie Theatre Film Festival, showcasing features, shorts, music videos, and web series created by theatre artists branching out into recorded media. To Keep The Light will screen on January 17, 2017; the festival continues through January 21. 

Remount of George & Co.'s HOLDEN Starts Tonight at New Ohio Theatre

New Ohio Theatre presents a remounting of George & Co.'s HOLDEN, directed by Anisa George and written by Anisa George in collaboration with the ensemble. Originally developed at the 2015 Ice Factory Festival, HOLDEN returns tonight, January 5, through January 14, 2017.