The 2023 Obie Awards Announce Judges & Eligibility
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced its 2023 panel of judges and eligibility details for The Obie Awards. Now in its 67th year, the annual event, celebrating the best of Off and Off Off Broadway, is co-chaired by Obie-winning director David Mendizábal and veteran theater critic Melissa Rose Bernardo.
Jillian Walker's THE WHITNEY ALBUM Comes to Soho Rep This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023
Soho Rep presents the world premiere of multidisciplinary theater-maker, musician, and composer Jillian Walker's The Whitney Album. Walker's ritual performance flows between incantation, love lecture, scene, and song as it considers the labor of performance itself and honors the legacy of Whitney Houston and so many other Black women beloved, and consumed, for their art.
Jillian Walker's THE WHITNEY ALBUM Premieres at Soho Rep in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023
Soho Rep presents the world premiere of multidisciplinary theater-maker and “imaginary historian” Jillian Walker's The Whitney Album, a meditation on the artist's relationship to Whitney Houston's work and personal life, and perceptions of both in the American imagination. The production concludes a 2022-23 Soho Rep season consisting entirely of works commissioned by the organization
Meet the Cast of THE ROSE TATTOO- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019
This is one Tennessee Williams woman you won't soon forget. Marisa Tomei plays Serafina, a widow who rekindles her desire for love, lust and life in the arms of a fiery suitor. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
RINSE, REPEAT Extends At The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre At The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019
The World Premiere of Rinse, Repeat, a new play written by Domenica Feraud (Betafish) and directed by Kate Hopkins (The Pool Skimmer) has announced a one-week extension at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Rinse, Repeat began performances on July 16, 2019, with an opening night on July 31, and will now play through August 24, 2019. Tickets are on sale at rinserepeatplay.com.
Parity Productions Announces August List Of Qualifying Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2019
Theatre production company Parity Productions has released its monthly list of Qualifying Productions for August a?"their popular directory of New York City shows in which the individual creative teams have 50% of the positions filled with women and/or trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) artists (directors, designers, and playwrights).
Full Cast Announced for RUNBOYRUN & IN OLD AGE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) announces the full cast and creative team for the New York Premiere of NYTW Usual Suspect Mfoniso Udofia's runboyrun, directed by Loretta Greco (The Story), and In Old Age, directed by Awoye Timpo (Good Grief). The two plays will be performed together as one evening of work.
Parity Productions Announces List of July Qualifying Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2019
Theatre production company Parity Productions has released its monthly list of Qualifying Productions for July -their popular directory of New York City shows in which the individual creative teams have 50% of the positions filled with women andor trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) artists (directors, designers, and playwrights).
Pacific Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Rebecca Russo - Apr 5, 2019
For its 36th season, Pacific Theatre presents seven plays exploring the questions that power our internal worlds: how do we hold space and identity in a world suddenly transformed? What does it mean to protect a child? Where do we find dignity and freedom as we age? Can a cruel person truly change and be forgiven?
PUBLIC FIGURE to Debut at the Manchester, United Kingdom Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 11, 2019
'Public Figure' is a documentary that investigates the lives of influencers from around the world as well as the psychological and addictive effects of social media in society. Produced and directed by New York documentary filmmaker Brian Corso, 'Public Figure' features social media influencers and public figures around the world, by looking into their everyday lives and how they deal with fame, money, hate and obsession. 'Public Figure' will premiere at the much-touted Manchester United Kingdom Film Festival on Thursday, March 9, 2019.