Theatre: New York News

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced its holiday season at New York City Center, running from December 4 to January 5, featuring a mix of premieres, new productions, and returning favorites.

Tony Award winner Shaina Taub will perform in NY City Center's Ragtime from October 30th to November 10th, but will return to the cast of SUFFS on Election Night and the following Wednesday matinee.

 Stamptown isn't just a late-night variety show; it's a seismic shift in the landscape of live comedy entertainment, a full-throttle plunge headfirst into a world where chaos reigns supreme. This Fringe success story is back for another run - this time in the 750-seater Pleasance Grand for 7 nights only.

Nashville-based rising star Max McNown has released a new single, “Fishing Line.' The track is McNown’s second single following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Wandering. Also announced is the forthcoming release of a new EP, Willfully Blind. Slated for an early fall release, the album is composed of five original tracks and two additional acoustic versions. 

The American Ballet Theatre's 2024 New York Summer Intensive will conclude with final performances on July 26 at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts.

Award-winning artist Selina Thompson (Salt;The Royal Court Theatre and BBC) will return to The Yard Theatre, London with the world premiere of Twine. Learn how to purchase tickets.

American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New York's premiere sketch comedy team, The Foundation, will perform an all-new show at UCB Theatre on Friday, July 19th at 7pm. Don't miss this evening of fresh and hilarious sketches.

Further casting has been announced for the new production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

EPIC Players Theatre presents a neuro-inclusive cabaret, Greatest Summer Bops, on July 22, 2024, at Joe's Pub in NYC. The show will be ASL interpreted and offers accessible seating options.

Geneva Carr and playwright Matthew Greene will discuss their theater-themed murder mystery novel, There's No Murder Like Show Murder, at The Drama Book Shop on July 30, 2024.

The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!

Five iconic NYC dance companies will return for the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Learn more and see how to attend.

Alley Theatre will begin its 78th season with Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The 11-date headlining trek, named for Snell’s debut album, will kick off on October 24, 2024, in Kansas City, MO, including stops in Boston, New York, Toronto and more. Snell is also set to release the highly anticipated, full-length debut Still Bleeding on June 28.

Troupe and Park Theatre have announced initial casting for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy's seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

The national tour cast for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has been announced. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on stage across the country.