Photo Flash: See Inside Opening Week of STARS & CARS CINEMA
“Stars & Cars Cinema” produced by Brierpatch Theatricals (Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome) kicked off the first weekend of outdoor family fun on Thursday, September 3 with a screening of CAPTAIN MARVEL, followed by KNIVES OUT, SHREK and JUMANJI playing over the long holiday weekend.
THE STONE WITCH to Play Final Performance Off-Broadway April 29th
Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, SPF Group and Susanne Adamski, announced today that The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence) will end its run at The Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues) after the matinee performance on Sunday, April 29, 2018. When it closes, it will have played 15 preview performances and 41 regular performances. Performances began Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement. Opening Night was Sunday evening, March 25, 2018.
Industry Editor Exclusive: THE STONE WITCH- Donations to a Non-Profit with a Commercial Upside
Very rarely do you hear of new ways to invest in, or contribute to, the theater. Something surprised me recently however--on the website for the off-Broadway commercial production of THE STONE WITCH, you can make a tax deductible donation to the Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and have the money go to THE STONE WITCH. According to producers Laura Janik Cronin and Darlene Kaplan, the money goes not to increase BTG's share of the profits, but rather to keep the show afloat.
Photo Flash: THE STONE WITCH Celebrates Opening Night at the Westside Theatre
Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, SPF Group and Susanne Adamski, present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence). The Stone Witch has its official opening last night. See all the red carpet arrivals below!
THE STONE WITCH Opens Tonight at the The Westside Theatre
Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, SPF Group and Susanne Adamski, present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence). Performances began Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement at The Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is Sunday evening, March 25, 2018 at 6:30PM.
THE STONE WITCH to Begin Performances Off-Broadway on Monday 3/12
Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott Newsome, in association with Alec Seymour, present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence). Performances begin Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement atThe Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is Sunday evening, March 25, 2018 at 6:30PM.
Photo Flash: A Toast! SPAMILTON Celebrates 500 Performances Off-Broadway
Last night, Tuesday, November 14, the cast and crew of the hit off-Broadway show Spamilton celebrated an impressive 500 performances since opening in July of 2016. The critically acclaimed show performs eight times a week, and is currently running at the 47th Street Theater / Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!
Photo Flash: THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN Celebrates Opening Off-Broadway
THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN, a new play by best-selling author Laura Pedersen, directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser is now playing Off-Broadway the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street, Manhattan). Presented by The VH Theatrical Development Foundation, THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN began performances on October 16th and opened on October 26th. The limited-engagement is scheduled to end on December 14th. BroadwayWorld has photos from last night's opening festivities below!
Final Day to RSVP for Sunday's Free Off Broadway Alliance Seminar
The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold another in its Sunday Seminars series, focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway this Sunday, June 1st.
Off Broadway Alliance to Host CASTING FOR OFF-BROADWAY, 6/1
The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing firms, will hold another in its Sunday Seminars series, focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway on Sunday, June 1st.
Producer Hugh Hysell to Lead National Broadway and Live Arts Division for GrouponLive
Groupon today announced that it has hired Tony Award-Winning Broadway producer, Hugh Hysell, to lead National Broadway and Live Arts for GrouponLive. In addition to producing the Broadway productions of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and Peter and The Starcatcher, Hysell has marketed more than 200 Broadway and Off Broadway shows with his company HHC Marketing. While at HHC, he also served as the national sales director for BroadwayBox.
THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY Celebrates 100th Performance Today
Tennessee Williams' The Two-Character Play, starring Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (Agnes of God, Pulp Fiction,Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Deadwood) now playing through September 29th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) celebrates its 100th performance with today's 2pm matinee. The critically acclaimed production began previews on June 13th and officially opened on June 19th.
Rob Sedgwick and Elize Russell Join THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY on 9/9 & 11
The producers of Tennessee Williams' The Two-Character Play starring Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (Agnes of God, Pulp Fiction,Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Deadwood), now playing throughSeptember 29th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), are pleased to welcome Rob Sedgwick and Elize (Lisi) Russell to the company. The pair will perform the roles usually played by Mr. Dourif and Ms. Plummer at the Monday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 11 (matinee & evening) performances, while Mr. Dourif is out of town attending a funeral of a close relative who recently passed away.
THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY to Conclude Off-Broadway Run on 9/29
Tennessee Williams' The Two-Character Play, starring Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (Agnes of God, Pulp Fiction,Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Deadwood), will end its run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on September 29th it was announced today. The critically acclaimed production began previews on June 13thand officially opened on June 19th.
Tickets Now Available for THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY Through 11/17
The producers of Tennessee Williams' The Two-Character Play, starring Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (Agnes of God, Pulp Fiction, Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Deadwood), currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), just announced that a new block of tickets are now on sale. The critically acclaimed production will continue performances through November 17. Previews began on June 13 and the show officially opened on June 19.