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Opened: March 22, 2022
Closing: April 10, 2022

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West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues New York, NY

The Shed presents the world premiere of *Help*, a new play by acclaimed author and poet Claudia Rankine, directed by Obie Award-winner Taibi Magar.



Derived from Rankine’s deep inquiry and ongoing investigation into white dominance, Help stars April Matthis as the Narrator, a Black woman who recounts Rankine’s real-life conversations with white people that take place in transitional spaces like airports. As the stories unfold through monologues and staged scenarios, Help explores how these conversations can go right, wrong, or raise new questions about our fragile democracy.



Rankine’s body of work, for which she has been awarded MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, crosses lyric poetry and prose essay to navigate questions of race, healthcare, loneliness, and what it means for a life to matter in American society today.


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Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
by Taylor Clemons - May 16, 2024


In the past few years in film, television, and onstage, it’s been proven that nostalgia sells…and it sells well. So it only seems natural (or should I say supernatural) that a spooky season favorite film Beetlejuice would make its way to the stage in a big flashy Broadway musical.

Australian Theatre Festival NYC Reveals 2024 New Play Award Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


The Australian Theatre Festival NYC revealed the five finalists for the 2024 New Play Award, showcasing diverse and high-quality entries from around the world. Learn more about the festival!

Linda Eder Returns to 54 Below in October
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome back global star Linda Eder on October 15, 21, & 24 at 7pm. T

Diamanda Galás Shares New Single 'La Llorona' Ahead of Live Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024


Diamanda’s “La Llorona”is the legend of a mestizo woman who has been abandoned by her Spanish lover, who deserted her for a 'purebred' woman. Faced with the threat of having her children stolen by their father, she takes the children to the river and kills them to destroy her faithless lover’s bloodline. She lives on, a haunted and disdained outcast who walks each night by the river, gathering weeds and hoping to find her children again. Listen to the single!

2024 Peabody Awards Include THE BEAR, BLUEY, & More; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!

BARGAIN HUNT's Thomas Forrester Will Host Fundraiser for Corn Exchange Newbury's Old Library Campaign
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Well-known auctioneer and BBC Bargain Hunter Thomas Forrester will host a fundraising auction for Corn Exchange Newbury’s Old Library campaign this autumn.

Nerine Skinner Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut This August
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


After her viral success with her Liz Truss parodies, receiving millions of views on YouTube, Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist (The Dots) and Funny Women Content Creator Runner Up, Nerine Skinner, debuts at Edinburgh this year, running at Just The Tonic at the Caves between 1-25 August.

Disney Jr. Live on Tour: LET'S PLAY Comes to the Fox Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


“Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play' will visit Atlanta on Nov. 3, 2024, at the Fox Theatre.

Disney Jr. Live on Tour: LET'S PLAY Comes to the Kravis Center in November
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” presented by Walmart marks the latest version of the Disney Jr. live tour, which will visit West Palm Beach on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: Exquisite THE HOURS by Puts Triumphs Again at the Met under Watanabe
by Richard Sasanow - May 13, 2024


When I first heard Kevin Puts’s gorgeous, melodic score for THE HOURS back in 2022, I was blown away, thinking it was almost too good to be true. Could it be a classic? I wanted to hear it again, though not too soon, to give it a chance to settle in its own skin. Lucky us—lucky me—that the Met brought it back so quickly. It reminded me that first impressions are sometimes on the mark.

DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR: LET'S PLAY Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024


Experience the magic of Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play at the Fisher Theatre in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Randy Travis Debuts on Billboard Country Airplay Chart for First Time in Two Decades
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


Randy Travis woke up this weekend for his morning coffee in Oregon where he is preparing for a stroke awareness fundraiser and for the first time in nearly two decades, found himself on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. Where That Came From, released on May 3, debuted on the chart at number 45 thanks to country radio’s warm embrace of that signature voice that changed a generation - Randy Travis.

Fourth Annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Return This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024


The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative will present the return of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. Learn more about the performances!

DISNEY JR. LIVE ON TOUR: LET'S PLAY is Coming to North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024


Get ready for a magical adventure with the all-new Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play, coming to the North Charleston PAC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Peabody Conservatory Announces New Director of Chamber Music
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Fred Bronstein, Dean of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, has announced the appointment of violinist Annie Fullard as Director of Chamber Music and Sidney M. Friedberg Chair of Chamber Music for the Conservatory.

New Disney Live Show, 'Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play,' To Kick Off This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


“Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play” presented by Walmart marks the latest version of the Disney Jr. live tour, which will visit over 60 U.S. cities this fall. New to the tour this year is the addition of Ariel from the highly anticipated new series “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” who will make her debut alongside Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and characters from other fan-favorite Disney Jr. series, including “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “SuperKitties.” The tour will also feature the iconic Clubhouse from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT One-Woman Musical Comedy Show Returns To Charlotte
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT, an award-winning one-woman musical-comedy show is set to return to Charlotte. The production will run May 30th & 31st at the Comedy Arts Theatre of Charlotte (CATCh).

INTERROGATION Comes To Comedy Works Landmark Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Korey David and a special guest host lead you on a wild storytelling journey that makes you the interrogator at Comedy Works 

Los Angeles Playwrights & Theaters Receive Funds To Produce New Plays Locally
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Discover how Los Angeles playwrights and theaters are receiving financial support to produce new local plays, fostering growth in the small-midsize theater community.

Review: HADESTOWN at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - May 10, 2024


What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Belk Theater?

FRIGID New York Reveals Performance Schedule For 2024 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Join the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at the 2024 Queerly Festival, presented by FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

CIM Unveils New Faculty In Flute, Trombone, Double Bass, And Voice Departments
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


CIM is enhancing its faculty with new appointments in flute, trombone, double bass, and voice departments, further strengthening its commitment to providing top-notch music education. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE at The Grand Opera House
by Greer Firestone - May 10, 2024


It is not surprising to those who work in the live arts, performing arts or fine arts, that we understand a vibrant arts community attracts visitors who spend money and help keep local businesses thriving. They keep Delaware residents spending their money locally, vital income for local merchants.

PARTENOPE Comes to San Francisco Opera This June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

The Green Room 42 Presents A Livestream Encore Of The Musical MORE THAN ALL THE SKY
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024


Join THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a livestream encore of the musical MORE THAN ALL THE SKY, featuring performances by Karen Mason and more.

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