Scott Elliott News

Oscar-nominated Jennifer Tilly returns to Off-Broadway with The New Group’s revival of THE ADDING MACHINE, directed by Scott Elliott. She takes on the complex role of Mrs. Zero opposite a dynamic ensemble.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

 The New Group will soon present The Adding Machine by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production features Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly. Watch in this video as the cast describes the show in just three words!

The New Group has revealed a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives in conjunction with The Adding Machine. This production of The Adding Machine is by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw.

 The New Group has revealed the complete cast for The Adding Machine by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw. This production features Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly.

The New Group hosted its “Tease” event on Monday, offering a preview of the company’s upcoming season. The evening also marked the announcement of the company’s move to The Theater at St. Clement’s. See photos from the event.

The New Group has announced the move to its new home at The Theater at St. Clement’s, one of the original venues of the Off-Broadway movement. Learn more here!

Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.

A graduate of Yale College and Yale School of Drama, Paul Giamatti is no stranger to the stage. Ahead of his role in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, we are taking a look back at the Oscar nominee's Broadway and theater roles over the years.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has revealed that Krystyna Resavy has been selected as the 2025-2026 SDCF Mike Ockrent Fellow. Learn more!

The New Group has revealed the cast for the third annual Free Fest. See who is starring in the festival and learn more about the festival's lineup here!

The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse, a world premiere musical with book by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, music and lyrics by Michael Breslin with additional music and lyrics by Patrick Foley, is now in previews. See photos from the opening night celebration here! 

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of April, including Vanya starring Andrew Scott; A Streetcar Named Desire starring Paul Mescal and more. 

The New Group’s 30th Anniversary Gala, celebrating three decades of adventurous, groundbreaking theater, will honor John Turturro and Christina Kopec Rooney & Matt Rooney. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Reviews are in for Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class at The New Group, starring  David Anzuelo, Kyle Beltran, Calista Flockhart, Cooper Hoffman, Jeb Kreager, Stella Marcus and Christian Slater, directed by Scott Elliott, running now through April 6.

The New Group will present an additional week for Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class with David Anzuelo, Kyle Beltran, Calista Flockhart, Cooper Hoffman, Jeb Kreager, Stella Marcus and Christian Slater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Christian Slater opened up about one of his unusual co-stars in the upcoming off-Broadway production of Curse of the Starving Class. Watch the interview now!

The New Group will present Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class with David Anzuelo, Kyle Beltran, Calista Flockhart, Cooper Hoffman, Jeb Kreager, Stella Marcus and Christian Slater, directed by Scott Elliott. Check out photos from inside rehearsal.

92NY has announced a lineup of upcoming literary events with Amor Towles, Robert Crumb, Celebrations of Jane Austen and Sam Shepard and more. Tickets are on sale now.

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class, starring Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.