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

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The Shed
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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Curtis Institute Of Music Expands Conducting Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


The Curtis Institute of Music is expanding its conducting program, offering unique mentorship to promising young conductors.

Rob49 and Skilla Baby To Highly Co-Headline US Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024


Two of the hottest burgeoning rap artists, Rob49 and Skilla Baby, are set to embark on their breakout co-headlining tour, “Vultures Eat The Most,” promising an electrifying experience for fans across the nation. This marks the duo’s first tour, kicking off in Orlando, FL on May 30th at Level 13. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of energetic performances as the tour makes its way through 17 major cities.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2024


The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Check out what the critics are saying!

SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL Comes To Center For Puppetry Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Experience the magic of SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. Join your favorite characters for a show filled with music, laughter, and learning.

Cast Revealed For Haven Chicago's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Haven Chicago has revealed the cast for its summer production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, directed by JD Caudill.

Eliza Hardy Jones' Third Single 'Long Winter Shadows' is Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024


Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, vocal coach and quilter, Eliza Hardy Jones, will release her sophomore solo LP, Pickpocket, on Friday, April 19th. The album’s third single, “Long Winter Shadows,” joins singles, “This is the Year,” and “Counterfeit,” all released ahead of the album. Listen to the new single here!

Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, Comes to Thousand Oaks in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


With a wait list of over 600,000, Tyler Henry, better known to some as The Hollywood Medium, will come to Bank of America Performing Arts Center for “An Evening of Hope and Healing,” Saturday, September 28 at 8pm in the Kavli Theatre.

Arden Theatre Company Announces RENT And More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024/25 season at Arden Theatre Company. Get a sneak peek into the exciting new shows and performances that are set to captivate audiences.

Classical Theatre Company Announces 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for the Classical Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season. Stay updated on the latest shows and performances from this renowned theatre group.

Don McLean Drops Latest Single 'The Gypsy Road' From Forthcoming 'American Boys' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


The Gypsy Road, the latest single from Grammy-award honoree Don McLean, is available to stream now. The album is available for pre-order, along with “The Gypsy Road” and the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean's new single honors those who paved the way. With thirteen tracks, American Boys is exactly what every Don McLean fan has been waiting for. Listen to the song here!

REVIEW: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Presents A Thought Provoking Contemplation Through An Unlikely Pairing.
by Jade Kops - Apr 14, 2024


Craig Baldwin (Director) delivers a compact but captivating expression of Samuel D. Hunter’s (Playwright) A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.  The 2022 New York Drama Critics Circle Award Winner for Best Play, this two-hander is a simple but thought-provoking piece that never directly discusses the title.

Interview: Director/Set Designer Jeff G. Rack Deliciously Sparking POWER AND LIGHT at Theatre 40
by Gil Kaan - Apr 14, 2024


The world premiere of John Strysik’s Power and Light is currently running in rep at Theatre 40. Jeff G. Rack directs this story of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the beginnings of electricity with the cast of David Hunt Stafford, Eric Keitel, Warren Davis, John Combs, Richard Large, Bailey Castle, Mandy Fason and Kurtis Bedford. Jeff graciously made time out of his multi-tasking weekend to answer a few of my queries.

Immersive Theatre Creation Experience Announced at the 13th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at theREP
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Get a glimpse into the immersive theatre creation experience at the NEXT ACT! New Play Summit. Explore the process of creating new plays and the future of theatre.

National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience.

2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - Apr 12, 2024


Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!

Benefit Show with International Talent Will Spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month & Older Americans Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Step Forward Entertainment is putting the spotlight on mental health (especially increasing rates of depression among seniors) through music, dance, theater, writing and other creative works of art.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Rhapsody Theater With Back-to-Back Magic Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at RHAPSODY THEATER with Spanish language magic shows. Enjoy the limited-time pop-up restaurant from Frida Room.

54 Below Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With MARIACHI REAL DE MEXICO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


54 BELOW will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special performance by Mariachi Real De Mexico and several food and beverage specials, including a special Margarita Flight, on May 5 at 9:30pm.

54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL Takes The Stage At 54 Below This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


54 BELOW will present Ayanna Charity, Brooke Emmerich and more in 54 Sings Joni Mitchell on May 14, 2024. 

CASA 0101 Theater Presents EN MI JARDIN (IN MY GARDEN) HEALING WITH OUR STORIES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Explore the inaugural production of EN MI JARDIN, a healing 10-minute new works play festival presented by CASA 0101 Theater from April 19 to May 12, 2024, in Boyle Heights, CA.

Priyanka Shetty And Sangeeta Agrawal to Join The Women's Storytelling Salon In DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


Join internationally acclaimed actors Priyanka Shetty and Sangeeta Agrawal at The Keegan Theatre for The Women’s Storytelling Salon in DC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Set for SKELETON CREW at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the Tony-nominated play Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Salted Lemon Presents BUZZER At Court Square Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Explore Salted Lemon's latest production, BUZZER, a riveting drama that pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions. Uncover the story behind the hype in this must-see theatrical event.

SNOOZEFEST, A SONG CYCLE ABOUT SLEEP Comes To 54 Below This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


54 BELOW will present Snoozefest: A Song Cycle on April 19th, 2024 at 9:30pm. Snoozefest, a collaboration between eight emerging writers/writing teams, debuts with a cast featuring How to Dance in Ohio's Desmond Luis Edwards, Imani Russell, Conor Tague, and Ashley Wool, as well as A Beautiful Noise's Kalonjee Gallimore, Our Town's Nimene Wureh, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Brittany Zeinstra, and more! 

POP SINGS 54 Comes to 54 Below This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Experience the magic of POP SINGS 54, a unique concert featuring New York's top session singers, who've backed John Legend, Shawn Mendes, and Post Malone, performing at 54 Below in aid of Experience Camps for grieving children.

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