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Tisch New Theatre Will Present ALICE BY HEART This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024

Tisch New Theatre's production of Alice by Heart will take place at Theater for the New City from April 26th - April 28th, 2024. Directed by Juliette Markman, Choreographed by Erin Amstein, Music Direction by Chelsea Melnick, and Produced by Leah Frantz, this adaptation of Alice by Heart asks the question: can we ever truly escape our reality?

Photos: See Raja Feather Kelly, Sarah Ruhl & More at the 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

See photos from the 2023 Susan Smith Backburn Prize event.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE FAR COUNTRY at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

See photos from opening night of Atlantic Theater Company's The Far Country, an Atlantic commissioned world premiere play by Lloyd Suh, directed by Eric Ting.

Photos: First Look at THE FAR COUNTRY World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022

Get a first look at Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of The Far Country, an Atlantic commissioned play by Guggenheim fellow Lloyd Suh, directed by Obie Award winner Eric Ting.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE FAR COUNTRY at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2022

The Far Country will begin performances on Thursday, November 17th, and will open Monday, December 5th, for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 1st, 2023 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater. Get a first look inside rehearsals here!

Cast Announced For Atlantic Theater Company's THE FAR COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of The Far Country, an Atlantic commissioned play by Guggenheim fellow Lloyd Suh, directed by Obie Award winner Eric Ting.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of I'M REVOLTING at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company celebrated the opening night of Gracie Gardner’s I’m Revolting. The world premiere production is directed by Knud Adams and now playing a limited engagement through Sunday, October 16th, 2022 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater. See opening night photos here!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On I'M REVOLTING At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere production of I’m Revolting, written by Gracie Gardner, and directed by Knud Adams, is now in performances and will open Wednesday, October 5th for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 16th, 2022 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: First Look at Gabby Beans, Bartley Booz & More in I'M REVOLTING World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere production of I’m Revolting, written by Gracie Gardner, and directed by Knud Adams, is now in performances and will open Wednesday, October 5th for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 16th, 2022 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: Gabby Beans, Bartley Booz & More to Star in I'M REVOLTING - Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of I’m Revolting, written by Gracie Gardner, and directed by Knud Adams. I’m Revolting will feature Tony Award nominee Gabby Beans (The Skin of Our Teeth), Bartley Booz (Hamlet/Oresteia), and more. Get a first look inside rehearsals here!

Photos: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2021

Nollywood Dreams, the first production of MCC's 2021-22 season, began previews at the Newman Mills Theater on October 21, 2021. Directed by Saheem Ali (Fires in The Mirror), Nollywood Dreams opened on November 11, 2021 and will play a limited run through November 28, 2021.

Nikki M. James, Zachary Noah Piser, Micaela Diamond & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival 2021 Live Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting and members of the creative teams for all three of their 2021 Live Season productions, which begins July 6 and will take place outdoors, socially distanced, and with safety prioritized.

Rising Phoenix Rep Will Stream THE SIBLINGS PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2020

Rising Phoenix Rep, along with Rattlestick and piece by piece, will offer an online streaming version of THE SIBLINGS PLAY starting today - Monday, March 22nd through April 5th.

Photo Flash: 2020 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

On Monday night, Playwrights Horizons hosted the 42nd Annual Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the largest and oldest international prize honoring women playwrights.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MCC's NOLLYWOOD DREAMS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 27, 2020

MCC Theater will soon present the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali. The cast will feature Charlie Hudson, III (A Raisin in the Sun), Outer Critics Circle and Lortel Award nominee Nana Mensah (Man From Nebraska), Sandra Okuboyejo (Hamilton, Chicago), Ade Otukoya ('Shades of Blue'), Emana Rachelle ('Insecure'), and Abena Mensah-Bonsu.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 26, 2020

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look at Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss in AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020

The first photo of Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss for Broadway's AMERICAN BUFFALO has been released!

Limited Number of Specially Priced Tickets to AMERICAN BUFFALO Will Be Made Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020

To celebrate the upcoming revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, directed by Neil Pepe, a limited number of specially priced tickets will be made available on Thursday, February 20 at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office (235 W 50th Street). These one-time only prices are commensurate with the cost of a ticket to one of the play's previous productions, including the 1977 world premiere staging where American Buffalo received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play.

Charlie Hudson, III, Nana Mensah and More to Star in MCC Theater's NOLLYWOOD DREAMS; Tickets On Sale Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020

MCC Theater (Bob LuPone, Bernie Telsey, Will Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today the complete casting for the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali.

Tickets On Sale to the World Premiere of THE SIBLINGS PLAY at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions, in association with Rising Phoenix Repertory, have announced that tickets are on sale to the world premiere Ren Dara Santiago's The Siblings Play, which marks the professional debut of the Fila-Rican playwright. Directed by Jenna Worsham (Agnes), The Siblings Play gives voice to multicultural New Yorkers rarely seen on the stage with breathtaking theatricality, stinging poignancy, biting humor, and deep empathy. The Siblings Play runs March 4-April 5, 2020, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place) with an opening night of March 18.