The Civilians

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!

Student Blog: Why Do We Sing?
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 3, 2025

My first show of 2025 is Gone Missing by The Civilians and Michael Friedman. Aysan Celik, an original Civilians member and the wonderful director of this production, brought me aboard for this thrilling project as the assistant music director to musical superhuman Dr. Kyle Blair. At our first rehearsal, Kyle discussed his thoughts about why it is we sing in theater, connecting back to the principles of opera and the overflow of emotion that exceeds what dialogue can hold. I thought I would talk a little more about it. 

Berkshire Opera Festival Names Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as New President and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL has appointed Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as its new President and CEO. Learn more about Neubert and about the Berkshire Opera Festival!

Photos: CYMBELINE At National Asian American Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

The World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare’s most compelling plays, Cymbeline, presented by NAATCO, the National Asian American Theatre Co.,  in partnership with Play On Shakespeare, will celebrate Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday January 23rd at 7pm. See photos from the production.

Andy Mientus, Adam Chanler-Berat, and More Will Lead THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.

SEUSSICAL Opens At The Carnegie January 31
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are joining forces this  winter for a wildly imaginative, all-new production of SEUSSICAL.

The Civilians Reveal 14th Annual R&D Group and 2024/25 Next Forever Commissions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

 The Civilians  announced the newest members of The R&D Group, as well as the season’s commissions for The Next Forever. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Industry Reading Of THE MATRIARCHS Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Anna & Kitty, Inc. will present a reading of THE MATRIARCHS, written by playwright Liba Vaynberg, directed by OBIE winner Taylor Reynolds. Lear more here!

NAATCO Reveals All-Femme, All-Asian American Cast For Modern Verse Translation of CYMBELINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

NAATCO revealed an all-femme, all-Asian American cast and design team for the world premiere of a modern verse translation of CYMBELINE, featuring Amy Hill, Purva Bedi, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

En Garde Arts to Honor Emily Mann at 2024 Annual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

En Garde Arts will honor esteemed multi-award-winning director and playwright Emily Mann at its 2024 Annual Benefit. Learn more about the honoree and the event, and see how to purchase tickets.

Sherz Aletaha, Donna Vivino And More Join THE SPELL OF RED RIVER At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Sherz Alehata from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG joins Donna Vivino and other Broadway stars for an Abortion Care Benefit at 54 Below, supporting healthcare access amid political challenges.

59E59 Theaters Unveils Winter 2025 Season Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Discover the upcoming productions for the Winter 2025 season at 59E59 Theaters, featuring a diverse lineup of plays and performances that promise to captivate audiences in New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TEETH Star Alyse Alan Louis Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2024

Teeth the Musical star Alyse Alan Louis is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Louis takes our followers behind-the-scenes of Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Off-Broadway musical.

Troy Anthony’s The Fire Ensemble Releasing Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

The Fire Ensemble has announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album, ”The Revival: It Is Our Duty”, set to launch in the Summer of 2025. The album features 13 songs that blend elements of gospel, R&B, jazz, poetry, and musical theater.

The Tank Reveals 2024-2025 Producers Cohort Fellows
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

The Tank has announced the 2024-2025 fellows for The Tank Producers Cohort, funded generously by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more about the fellows here!

Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!

TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX to Release Original Cast Recording This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Following a run at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, the award-winning musical TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX will release an Original Cast Recording. Learn more about the show and see how to stream!

SEX VARIANTS OF 1941: A STUDY OF HOMOSEXUAL PATTERNS Comes to NYU Skirball Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.

Election Stress Buster A SIMPLE HERSTORY to Play The Tank in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

On Sunday, November 3rd, excerpts from the forthcoming Season 2 will be staged LIVE at The Tank in a pre-election stress buster event.