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The latest news on live theatre in Off-Off-Broadway from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Interactive Theatrical Game DIRT to be Presented at The Tank in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2024


DIRT, an interactive theatrical game by SOUR MILK, will return to The Tank this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Fellowship for Performing Arts Hosts The Clive Awards Premiere Readings
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


 Premiere staged readings of the two winning script entries in the inaugural Clive Awards playwriting contest are scheduled on June 12, 2024, at Theater Row in New York City. 

River To River Festival To Present John P. Hasting's SOUTH COVE SONG (OVERLAY)
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024


Experience John P. Hasting's South Cove Song (overlay) at the River to River Festival on June 16, featuring a brass ensemble in Battery Park City's South Cove.

Edu Díaz's A DRAG IS BORN to be Presented as Part Of The 2024 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


Edu Díaz's acclaimed nonverbal show A DRAG IS BORN blends clown and drag, celebrating diversity. Part of the 2024 Queerly Festival at Under St. Marks, the show runs on select dates in June and July. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Premiere Readings of Clive Awards Winners to Take Place at Theater Row This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


Premiere staged readings of the two winning script entries in the inaugural Clive Awards playwriting contest will be presented at Theater Row in New York City.

The Voices Of America Writers Workshop to Present Excerpts From Work In Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2024


The PlayGround Experiment will present new works from the Voices of America Writers Workshop, featuring diverse stories by Jessica W. Chen, Harrow Sansom Choi, Mijiang 'M-Jay' He, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

KING LEAR Comes to Compagnia de' Colombari This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 07, 2024


One of the 20th season’s greatest highlights is the world premiere of a raw, primal, and potent “paper crown” KING LEAR that strips the Shakespearian classic to its essence.

Teatro SEA Unveils Lineup of Plays for 15th Season of MicroTheater New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 06, 2024


Teatro SEA has revealed the selected plays for the 15th season of MicroTheater New York, featuring small-format productions at Teatro Círculo. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Teatro SEA's City Tour Continues With THE CRAZY ADVENTURES OF DON QUIXOTE at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024


During the temporary closure of its Main Theater for a major renovation at The Clemente Center, Teatro SEA has taken the opportunity to perform at some of the most iconic Latino theaters in New York, ending with The Crazy Adventures of Don Quixote at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater.

Photos: Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2024


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. returned to NYC for a sold out run last month in a production from Broadway Workshop and Project Broadway. See photos from the production below!

Infinite Monkey Theater Company to Present TIL DEATH DO US PARTY This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2024


Infinite Monkey Theater Company will present TIL DEATH DO US PARTY, a comedy by Fletcher Michael. A bachelor party at an AirBnB confronts yuppie male fragility. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Felix Rojas' A DAY IN THE CRIB Opens This October
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2024


After a six year Off-Broadway run and a US and Puerto Rico Tour of his award-winning play, GROWING UP GONZALES, Felix Rojas tackles the topic of trust and infidelity in his new, wild comedy, A DAY IN THE CRIB.

Tanya O'Debra Will Bring RADIO STAR Back For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2024


Tanya O’Debra’s New York Innovative Theatre Award nominated solo show, RADIO STAR will be back for one night only in NYC on Sunday, June 16th at 7pm at Judson Memorial Church.

One Her Shoulders Hosts Reading of ONE IS A CROWD This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2024


On Her Shoulders willpresent a staged reading of One is a Crowd by Beah Richards on Tuesday, June 18th.

The Tank to Present the World Premiere of Riley Elton McCarthy's FROG DINNER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2024


The Tank will host the world premiere of Riley Elton McCarthy's FROG DINNER, a horror comedy exploring America's obsession with true crime. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE GOBLIN WOMAN Will Premiere at The Rogue Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024


Genderqueer storyteller Mackenzie Robin Krestul, in collaboration with visionary director Tori Bogacki and gifted composer J. D. Goodman, has announced the premiere of 'The Goblin Woman.'

Harlem Stage Announces New Artistic Director and CEO
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024


Harlem Stage has announced producer, director, scholar, and arts and cultural executive Dr. Indira Etwaroo as its new Artistic Director and CEO.

SURROGATE Comes to New York Live Arts This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024


New York Live Arts will present the World Premiere of Ashley R.T. Yergens’ SURROGATE, a premature birthday celebration for a frozen embryo and an extremely loose re-imagination of Oprah Winfrey’s 2008 interview with Thomas Beatie the “Pregnant man.” 

Playwright Peter Fenton Returns To Rogue Theater Festival With I THINK WE'RE LOST
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2024


Peter Fenton returns to the Rogue Theater Festival with a dark comedy twist on Peter Pan in I THINK WE'RE LOST. Catch the first public reading on June 7 at The Flea Theatre, exploring themes of escapism and revenge.

Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, Wren Rivera & More Will Lead Inaugural Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024


The inaugural PRISM Festival of New Queer Musicals will feature Broadway performers and popstars such as Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, and Wren Rivera. The festival runs June 22-29, 2024, at Judson Memorial Church.

Piper Theatre Productions Will Present an Innovative Traveling Production of ALICE IN CHAOS
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024


Piper Theatre Productions will present 'Alice in Chaos' as a traveling production throughout June.

HAMLET To Play West End Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - June 01, 2024


William Shakespeare's HAMLET will be performed at the West End Theatre on June 8 and 9, directed by Caroline Younglove and produced by Natalya Ribovich.

Wayward Son's MACBETH to Play West End Theater This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - June 01, 2024


Wayward Son's debut production of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare and adapted by Caitlin Morley, Abi Steinberg, Tatyana Emery, and Margaret Parish, begins previews June 19, opens June 21, and closes June 30 at the West End Theater.

Linedy Genao, Jeff Calhoun, Eddie Noel Rodríguez & More To Lead 3rd Season Of Barn On Fire Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Jeff Calhoun, Linedy Genao, and Eddie Noel Rodríguez headline the 3rd season of Barn on Fire Residency. Learn more about the residency and see how to purchase tickets to events.

Kyoung's Pacific Beat to Present World Premiere Of NERO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Kyoung's Pacific Beat will present the virtual World Premiere of NERO, a satirical reimagining of Nero's Roman Empire and George W. Bush's presidency.


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