Photo Flash: Spiderwoman Celebrates 40th Anniversary at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2017
An earth-shaking collection of indigenous-feminist performers, bands and performance art groups gathered at La MaMa on Tuesday for an impassioned celebration of Spiderwoman, the world's longest-running Native American theatre company, and one of America's longest continuously active feminist performance collectives. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Karen Malpede's THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER Set for TNC, 6/2-26
by Tyler Peterson
- May 5, 2016
In 'The Beekeeper's Daughter' by Karen Malpede, a pregnant Muslim refugee from Bosnia is embraced by an eccentric American family on an island in the Adriatic. The island is a sanctuary, but it is only a short distance from the region's genocidal civil war. What happens between them turns everyone's life inside out and upside down yet results in a healing journey. Theater for the New City (TNC) and Theater Three Collaborative will present the piece June 2 to 26, directed by the author, in TNC's Cino Theater.
Chasen Schneider Completes William Inge's A COMPLEX EVENING Cast
by Louisa Brady
- Feb 20, 2016
Chasen Schneider, son of John Schneider of The Dukes of Hazzard fame, will once again be in the 13 person ReGroup ensemble as it proudly announces its first production of 2016 -William Inge's A Complex Evening, featuring a night of Inge's rare One-Acts in their New York debut.
REGROUP READS Spotlight Pulitzer Prize's 100th Anniversary in 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 29, 2015
The 'ReGroup Reads' series is gearing up for its second year. The free reading series, based on the best of American Theatre playwriting has already presented works by Paul Green, Tennessee Williams, Lillian Hellman, Maxwell Anderson, George S. Kaufman and more in its first year.
OUT OF FOCUS Adds Second Performance at United Solo
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 8, 2015
A new solo play written and performed by Geralyn Cassidy, directed by George Bartenieff, making its world premiere at United Solo, is now a bestseller. OUT OF FOCUS, in part, is based on Cassidy's own experience working in the background in film and television in NYC. She plays background actor, Happy Ness, as well as casting directors, crew members, makeup artists, actors and a few surprises that give voice to surroundings beyond the foreground.
Theater for the New City and the Textile Co. to Present BUTTERFLY HOUR, 12/4-14
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 7, 2014
Theater for the New City and the Textile Co. in December are presenting Butterfly Hour, a new play about soldiers returning and adjusting to life on the home front. This production stars Tom Ashton, Christina Germaine, Scott McIntyre and Paul Wallace and is directed by Daniel Higgins.
New 'Eco-Drama' EXTREME WHETHER Runs Now thru 10/26 at TNC
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 2, 2014
'Extreme Whether,' a new 'eco-drama' written and directed by Karen Malpede, centers on an embattled American climate scientist living in an idyllic wilderness estate in the Northeast Coast. Set during the record-hot summers of 2004 and 2012, the play pits the scientist against his twin sister in a no-holds barred family struggle over land ownership and the future use of their wilderness estate. In one corner is John Bjornson, a composite of famous climatologists. In the other is his twin sister, Jeanne, an energy spokeswoman married to a skeptical lobbyist. Actor Jeff McCarthy ('Cheers,' 'Urinetown,' 'Chicago') heads the cast of six as the scientist. Theater Three Collaborative and Theater for the New City will present the work at TNC today, October 2 to 26, 2014, directed by the author.
New 'Eco-Drama' EXTREME WHETHER to Run 10/2-26 at TNC
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 26, 2014
'Extreme Whether,' a new 'eco-drama' written and directed by Karen Malpede, centers on an embattled American climate scientist living in an idyllic wilderness estate in the Northeast Coast. Set during the record-hot summers of 2004 and 2012, the play pits the scientist against his twin sister in a no-holds barred family struggle over land ownership and the future use of their wilderness estate. In one corner is John Bjornson, a composite of famous climatologists. In the other is his twin sister, Jeanne, an energy spokeswoman married to a skeptical lobbyist. Actor Jeff McCarthy ('Cheers,' 'Urinetown,' 'Chicago') heads the cast of six as the scientist. Theater Three Collaborative and Theater for the New City will present the work at TNC October 2 to 26, 2014, directed by the author.
A TEXAS TRILOGY Begins Today at McAlpin Hall
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 7, 2014
The plays of A TEXAS TRILOGY run in repertory beginning today, August 7th, 2014 at the newly renovated McAlpin Hall at 165 W 86th St. For the performance schedule and ticketing information, please visit www.atexastrilogy.com
A TEXAS TRILOGY to Begin 8/7 at McAlpin Hall
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 10, 2014
Preston Jones's Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander,The Last Meeting of the White Magnolia, and The Oldest Living Graduate will get a rare New York revival this August.
Hartford Stage Presents THE UNDERPANTS, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 9, 2014
During rehearsals for The Underpants by Steve Martin, Hartford Stage administrators learned of plans for an 'accidental' wardrobe malfunction. Horrified, the administrators noted that Hartford Stage does not condone wardrobe malfunctions of any kind.
Hartford Stage to Present THE UNDERPANTS, 1/9-2/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 16, 2013
During rehearsals for The Underpants by Steve Martin, Hartford Stage administrators learned of plans for an "accidental" wardrobe malfunction. Horrified, the administrators noted that Hartford Stage does not condone wardrobe malfunctions of any kind.
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