Beth Henley News

New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.

The first installment of THE WRITERS PROJECT will take place on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Join Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts for an exciting OPEN MIC NIGHT at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck on January 25th. Enjoy music, comedy, and more!

J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, presents the first installment of STANDUP IN THE SUBURBS featuring six NJ- and NY-based comedians on Wednesday, January 31st at 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

LIFE AFTER WARSAW: THE WORLD OF ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER receives a staged reading at Debonair Music Hall on January 18th. Based on Singer's autobiographical writings, the play explores his literary vision and personal experiences. Reserve your free seat at www.blackboxpac.com.

An exclusive staged reading will take place for Edward Albee's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE at Black Box Studios. See details!

Hello, friends, and welcome to my 2023 Broadway World Year in Review. I literally doubled the number of articles this year from last year, and I’ve had the best time!

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present 1980's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE.

 Black Box Studios and Liberty Arts presents a monthly OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Thursday, December 21st, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation presented the 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. Check out photos from the event here!

The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 2000's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY as the next monthly staged reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS. 

The Black Box and Liberty Arts presents OPEN MIC NIGHT for music, comedy, and more on Tuesday, November 28th, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road between Walraven and State Street in Teaneck, NJ 07666. 

While Black Box's ongoing monthly 'From A To Zoo' series covering all of Edward Albee's play will resume in December, this month brings an exclusive fundraiser workshop presentation to the stage in Teaneck! 

Playwright Lauren Gunderson will be honored with the Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award at the 41st William Inge Theatre Festival. Join us from April 18-20, 2024, as we celebrate Gunderson's contributions to the American theater.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, the Black Box presents 1993's FRAGMENTS (A SIT-AROUND) as the next monthly reading in EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS. 

The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.

Don't miss the final weekend of Sam Shepard's plays - ACTION, THE UNSEEN HAND, and the U.S. premiere of LITTLE OCEAN at the Black Box in Englewood, NJ. Limited tickets available for October 5th-8th at 8:00pm.

Based on the best-selling novel, Ballad of Dreams a new musical, will get an invite-only industry presentation on October 12, 2023, at Pearl Studios.