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Interview: Playwright Cyndy A. Marion and THISTLES at 59E59 Theaters

Cyndy A. Marion's 'Thistles' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters, produced by White Horse Theater Company in association with Anthony W. Lopez. The show will be on the Upper East Side stage through December 1st. 

Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams

Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !

Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.

The Palace Brings Original Works to Life for Local High School Playwrights

 On April 22, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way – as playwrights. Dylan Alter (of Ossining, NY), Myli Bruno (of Mamaroneck, NY), and Ben Souza (of Shelton, CT) were named winners of The Palace Theatre’s 2024Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. 

The Palace Theatre Names Winners of the 2024 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards

High school playwrights Dylan Alter, Myli Bruno, and Ben Souza win The Palace Theatre's 2024 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards. Watch their original one-act plays come to life with professional staged readings at The Palace in Stamford.

Noor Theatre's Highlight Reading Series Is Back For Its 10th Installment

Noor Theatre will present the return of the Highlight Reading Series for its 10th installment this winter. The evenings will feature Hend Ayoub's Home? Or A Palestinian Woman's Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness, directed by Carey Perloff; Fouad Dakwar's Fouad of Nazareth, music directed by Ben Covello, and Nikki Massoud's He Who Has Ten Thousand Horses, both directed by Sivan Battat; and Ella Boureau's Quand Tu Sors Du Feu, directed by Leyla Levi, and music directed by Laura Elkeslassy.

New Musical BARI: THE ABANDONED PRINCESS to Debut at Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Bari: The Abandoned Princess. Based on a Korean folktale, this new musical tells the story of Bari's journey to the Underworld to find a cure for her father. Experience a tale of family, forgiveness, and self-discovery at Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Get your tickets now!

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Miriam A Laube, Usman Ali Mughal And More To Star In SATI: GODDESS INCARNATE A Musical Epic in Concert At 54 Below

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Sati: Goddess Incarnate, a musical epic in concert, at 54 Below on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 9:30pm.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Hosting 21 Award-winning Musical Theatre Writers For Fully-funded Summer Residencies

For its 13th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 21 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 25 and August 27.

ECHO: A Musical Quest To Premiere At SPARK! Theatre Festival This Month

A staged reading of ECHO: A MUSICAL QUEST will take place at 28 Street Theater on March 21st at 7 pm.

Sushma Saha, Usman Ali Mughal, Miriam A Laube and More Will Lead SATI: GODDESS INCARNATE Industry Reading

nspired by the ancient Hindu practice, Sati: Goddess Incarnate tells the epic story of a young woman deified by her community.

Emerging Artists Theatre Announces Lineup For Spark Theatre Festival NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) is kicking off their 30th anniversary season by changing the name of their bi-annual New Work Series to Spark Theatre Festival NYC. The company will also return to premiering new works Off-Broadway in Fall 2023.

The Broadway's Future Songbook Series To Present HOLIDAY SONGBOOK, November 28

The Broadway's Future Songbook Series, in association with Arts and Artists of Tomorrow, will present a HOLIDAY SONGBOOK on Monday, November 28th at 6PM in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

See Andrew Barth Feldman, Lillias White & More Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Feinstein's/54 Below to Present WORK IN PROGRESS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF NEW WRITERS

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Work in Progress: The Next Generation of New Writers. What’s more fun than gathering in Broadway’s living room to celebrate new writers?

BWW Review: Overwhelming Talent Floods WORK IN PROGRESS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF WRITERS at Feinstein's/54 Below

With only its second episode, WORK IN PROGRESS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF WRITERS presents an impressive lineup of diverse talent that doesn't actually scream 'new work' - thank goodness.

Kuhoo Verma, Cheeyang Ng & More to be Featured in WORK IN PROGRESS: THE NEXT GENERATION OF NEW WRITERS

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Work in Progress: The Next Generation of New Writers. What’s more fun than gathering in Broadway’s living room to celebrate new writers?

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.