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HER OPINION OF HIS STORY Will Be Streamed on The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, and a talkback to follow: HER OPINION OF HIS STORY, by William Dean Howells.
Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Free Screened Reading of Alice Gerstenberg's EVER YOUNG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020

In its ongoing series, Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of Alice Gerstenberg's EVER YOUNG, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at LIFE BRIEF & GLORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018

Men and ships and men and ships and men and ships…Murder. Sex. Achilles' heel. A modern re-telling of the events leading up to the fall of Troy, as seen through the eyes of the women responsible for holding the city together.
IRT Presents The New Collectives Production Of LIFE BRIEF & GLORIOUS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018

The New Collectives is thrilled to announce the first show in their 2018 season - Life Brief & Glorious a new play by Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Bryn Manion.
Metropolitan Playhouse's EAST SIDE STORIES Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015

OBIE Award-winning theater company Metropolitan Playhouse will present the eleventh annual East Side Stories, a three-week celebration of the life and lore of the East Village featuring twelve new plays and solo performances chronicling such timely topics as real estate, rising development and the loss of old neighbors as well as historical events like the Astor Place and Tompkins Square Riots.
Metropolitan Playhouse's EAST SIDE STORIES Begins 4/14
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2015

OBIE Award-winning theater company Metropolitan Playhouse will present the eleventh annual East Side Stories, a three-week celebration of the life and lore of the East Village featuring twelve new plays and solo performances chronicling such timely topics as real estate, rising development and the loss of old neighbors as well as historical events like the Astor Place and Tompkins Square Riots.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal with the Cast of EDISON'S ELEPHANT, Playing Metropolitan Playhouse Gilded Age Festival, 1/16-25
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2014

The Metropolitan Playhouse and Joe Trentacosta present the World Premiere of Edison's Elephant, a new play by Chris Van Strander & David Koteles, directed by David Elliott as part of the Metropolitan Playhouse Gilded Age Festival (running January 16- 25) The Metropolitan Playhouse is located at 220 East 4th Street. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.metropolitanplayhouse.org. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!
Spiral Theatre Studio to Present WRINKLES, Now thru 11/17
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2013

The Spiral Theatre Studio, New York City's first and only Eco-friendly Theatre, the 'Green' theatre. Takes on aging and guess who wins? The WRINKLES! The SALT & PEPPER SERIES for the 'seasoned' Theatre goer.
STORIES MY GRANDMOTHER TOLD ME, WRINKLES & CHRISTMAS GUEST Set for Spiral Theatre Studio's Inaugural Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2013

The Spiral Theatre Studio (TSTS) is pleased to announce its inaugural season, launching the Salt & Pepper series for "seasoned" citizens with three productions: STORIES MY GRANDMOTHER TOLD ME, WRINKLES, and CHRISTMAS GUEST. The unique aspect of The Spiral Theatre Studio is the stage-consisting of a Hexagon divided into twelve (12) fully carpeted modular pieces that move upon a fully carpeted floor. Additionally, TSTS will represent under-served markets such as Senior Citizens, African-American writers, Women writers, the LGBT and Environmental Movement communities, by working with them creatively or providing performances that interest their demographic. All performances will take place at The Spiral Theatre Studio (at Paul Michael's The Network) at 242 West 36th Street, NYC, in the heart of the new Theatre district.
Metropolitan Playhouse Kicks Off 2013 East Village Theater Festival, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013

Metropolitan Playhouse, OBIE Award winner, presents the fourth annual East Village Theater Festival, a three-week celebration of the ever-vital life and lore of the East Village. The festival features four different evenings of new plays and solo-performances, as well as the work of local artists, and a panel discussion on the neighborhood's changing identity.
Metropolitan Playhouse Announces Lineup for 2013 East Village Theater Festival, 4/15-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2013

Metropolitan Playhouse, OBIE Award winner, presents the fourth annual East Village Theater Festival, a three-week celebration of the ever-vital life and lore of the East Village. The festival features four different evenings of new plays and solo-performances, as well as the work of local artists, and a panel discussion on the neighborhood's changing identity.
David Koteles' MY FIRST LADY Makes World Premiere at Metropolitan Playhouse, Now thru 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2013

The Metropolitan Playhouse and JAJ Production present the World Premiere of David Koteles' My First Lady, directed by Jason Jacobs as part of the Metropolitan Playhouse Founder's Festival (running tonight, January 14-27) The Playhouse is located at 220 East 4th Street.
David Koteles' MY FIRST LADY to Make World Premiere at Metropolitan Playhouse, 1/14-17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2013

The Metropolitan Playhouse and JAJ Production present the World Premiere of David Koteles' My First Lady, directed by Jason Jacobs as part of the Metropolitan Playhouse Founder's Festival (running January 14- 27) The Playhouse is located at 220 East 4th Street.
Sink or Swim Rep Presents PROOF and AN IDEAL HUSBAND, Now thru 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2012

Sink or Swim has announced THE CHANGE SEASON: A reparatory of David Auburn's PROOF, directed by Jessi D. Hill and Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND, directed by Michael Hardart. The rotating repertory will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin tonight, July 5 and continue through Sunday, July 29. PROOF Opening Night is Tuesday, July 10 (7 p.m.). AN IDEAL HUSBAND Opening Night is Wednesday, July 11 (8 p.m.).
La MaMa Presents LOST IN STATEN ISLAND: MORE TALES OF MODERN LIVING, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2012

La MaMa presents the World Premiere of LOST IN STATEN ISLAND: MORE TALES OF MODERN LIVING. The production marks the latest installment of Richard Sheinmel and Clay Zambo's Modern Living cycle, which began in 2006. Directed by Jason Jacobs, performances run tonight, June 15 - July 1 at LaMaMa.
Sink or Swim Rep Presents PROOF and AN IDEAL HUSBAND, 7/5-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2012

Sink or Swim has announced THE CHANGE SEASON: A reparatory of David Auburn's PROOF, directed by Jessi D. Hill and Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND, directed by Michael Hardart. The rotating repertory will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin Thursday, July 5 and continue through Sunday, July 29. PROOF Opening Night is Tuesday, July 10 (7 p.m.). AN IDEAL HUSBAND Opening Night is Wednesday, July 11 (8 p.m.).
La MaMa Presents LOST IN STATEN ISLAND: MORE TALES OF MODERN LIVING, 6/15-7/1
by Max Schwager - May 31, 2012

La MaMa presents the World Premiere of LOST IN STATEN ISLAND: MORE TALES OF MODERN LIVING. The production marks the latest installment of Richard Sheinmel and Clay Zambo's Modern Living cycle, which began in 2006. Directed by Jason Jacobs, performances run June 15 - July 1 at LaMaMa.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE GREAT DIVIDE, Closes 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011

Metropolitan Playhouse, "theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire" (Back Stage), presents a revival of The Great Divide, the 'Great American Drama' by William Vaughn Moody, premiered in 1906 (as The Sabine Woman) and now receiving the first professional production in the city since 1917 at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street from March 5th to April 3rd, 2011.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE GREAT DIVIDE 3/5-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011

Metropolitan Playhouse, "theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire" (Back Stage), presents a revival of The Great Divide, the 'Great American Drama' by William Vaughn Moody, premiered in 1906 (as The Sabine Woman) and now receiving the first professional production in the city since 1917 at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street from March 5th to April 3rd, 2011.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents THE GREAT DIVIDE 3/5-4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2011

Metropolitan Playhouse, "theatrical archaeologist extraordinaire" (Back Stage), presents a revival of The Great Divide, the 'Great American Drama' by William Vaughn Moody, premiered in 1906 (as The Sabine Woman) and now receiving the first professional production in the city since 1917 at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street from March 5th to April 3rd, 2011.

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