Urban Stages, under the direction of Frances Hill, works to discover new artists and their works. They also have an outreach program that presents free plays and workshops throughout the five boroughs. The presentation, Dynamic Duos – Double Bill, showcases two plays that were selected from over 300 submissions. The comedy, The Audit, and the drama, The American Dream, are very different works that highlight the power and talents of new and upcoming writers and actors.
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Don’t lie. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had moments where we have questioned what key historical figures were like and how major historical events could have *potentially* gone down.
In 2017, “Syncing Ink” debuted at The Flea in Tribeca.
On The Scene: Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Nicole Ari Parker and More Talk Off-Broadway Excellence at The Lucille Lortel Awards
When asking a theater professional about the joys of Off-Broadway, the answer is often similar: Off-Broadway is truly where the magic begins.
Following six weeks of previews, ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ officially opened on Broadway on June 22.
Review: ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Is a Triumphant Musical Adaptation Of a Cult Classic
The play by JP MIller turned Academy Award winning film is now bursting with high-enegry musical numbers at the Linda Gross Theater.
‘The Fears’ Brings People Together through Spirituality, Laughter, and Trauma
A play about a group of people in therapy may just be the most relatable thing in today’s world.
On The Scene: Stephen McKinley Henderson, Frankie Grande, Nikki M. James and More At The Lucille Lortel Awards
Off-Broadways’ biggest night was celebrated on Sunday at the NYU Skirball Center for the performing arts as the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards were underway. It was a night filled with celebration and recognition for some of the most talented performers and creators in the Off-Broadway community. Named after the legendary actress and producer Lucille Lortel, the awards were first presented in 1986 and have since become a prestigious honor in the theater community.
The Roundabout Theatre Company’s newest production is stacked with an excellent cast, a beautiful set, and a heartfelt story.
Presented by Atlantic Theater Company, Elyria tells the story of two immigrant women, their families, and their interweaving lives. Staged in the round at the Linda Gross Theatre, the play begins at a festival where Vasanta (Nilanjana Bose) and Dhatta (Gulshan Mia) unexpectedly run into each other after. They exchange tense words in Gujarati, Swahili, and English with a slight British accent. Their conservation is stiff, there’s a two-decade-old secret these women share, and all will be revealed in an unlikely place: Elyria, Ohio in 1982.