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Friday, May 24, 2019

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal Team Up for 5th BARS Workshop at The Public by Olivia Clement

Calling all artists, poets, playwrights, songbirds, rappers, and everything in-between.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

StateraArts Launching New York City Mentorship Program for Women in the Arts by Olivia Clement

The deadline to be part of the first class, beginning July 1, is next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Diana Oh, Jesse Eisenberg, Halley Feiffer, Samuel D. Hunter, and More to Return to Rattlestick for Alumni Jam by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre's summer programming also includes another season of New Songs Now, TheaterJam, Pride Plays, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop Begins at Playwrights Horizons by Olivia Clement

The new musical, a look at the innermost thoughts of a queer, Black musical theatre writer, kicks off its world premiere May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, May 23, 2019

2 Theatre Festivals to Showcase Work by Women This June by Olivia Clement

The Women in Theatre Festival, featuring two fully staged world premieres, will be followed by She NYC Arts Summer Theater Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Sabina Zúñiga Varela to Star as Medea in The Public's Mojada by Olivia Clement

Luis Alfaro's Queens-set tale of an immigrant mother, inspired by the Medea myth, finds its cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Lydia R. Diamond’s Toni Stone Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Stick Fly playwright returns with a new play about the first woman ever to play professionally in a men’s baseball league.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

NEWSical The Musical to End Off-Broadway Run by Olivia Clement

The long-running revue will play its final performance in June with original cast members Christine Pedi and Michael West.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Irish Rep's Summer Season to Feature Songs and Letters of Noël Coward Plus Elaine Murphy's Little Gem by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway theatre announces its July–August programming.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Phylicia Rashad and André Holland to Perform Toni Morrison’s New Book by Olivia Clement

The actors will read selections from The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations at 92Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

See Today's Playwrights Adapt the Shakespeare Canon at Play On! at Classic Stage Company by Olivia Clement

The festival will feature 39 readings of the Bard's work, as interpreted Mfoniso Udofia, Christopher Chen, Octavio Solis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Michael Urie, Beth Malone, Taylor Trensch, Jason Tam, and More to Perform in Pride Plays by Olivia Clement

The festival of readings will celebrate LGBTQIA voices in commemoration of the Stonewall anniversary this June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Amber Gray to Join Dave Malloy at JACK Benefit Concert by Olivia Clement

The evening, hosted by Octet composer Malloy, will be held at (Le) Poisson Rouge in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Sean Donovan's Cabin Begins at the Bushwick Starr by Olivia Clement

Performances begin May 22 for the new play exploring the complexities of queer desire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Ashley Park, Christian Dante White, and More to Take Flight at 2019 Broadway Bares by Olivia Clement

The annual BC/EFA event will be held June 16 at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Carla Ching’s Nomad Motel Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Ed Sylvanus Iskandar directs the New York premiere at Atlantic Theatre Company's Stage 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

What the Constitution Means to Me and Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof Among 2019 Off-Broadway Alliance Award Winners by Olivia Clement

Other recipients include Renascence, Nassim, and Accidentally Brave.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

New Group Taps New Works by Duncan Sheik, Donja R. Love, Erica Schmidt, and Thomas Bradshaw for 2019–2020 Season by Olivia Clement

Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage will star as Cyrano in Schmidt's new adaptation, featuring music from the Grammy-winning band The National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Ian Barford to Reprise Starring Role in Tracy Letts' Linda Vista on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Barford, who originated the role in Chicago, will star as Wheeler in Tony winner Letts' next Broadway offering.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Dave Malloy’s New A Cappella Musical Octet Extends a Third Time by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production, directed by Annie Tippe, plays Off-Broadway’s Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

BAM's 2019 Next Wave Includes Barber Shop Chronicles, Selina Thompson’s Race Cards, and More by Olivia Clement

The upcoming season features 16 productions across theatre, dance, music, and film, from around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Check Out the Lineup for Next Door in NYTW’s 2019–2020 Season by Olivia Clement

Miranda Haymon's Franz Kafka adaptation, Migdalia Cruz's Fur, and productions from PlayCo, New Georges, Parity Productions, and more will be featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

World Premiere of Bess Wohl’s Continuity Opens May 21 by Olivia Clement

The new play, helmed by Rachel Chavkin, opens at MTC's Off-Broadway stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, May 20, 2019

Heidi Schreck's Constitution, New York Theatre Workshop Among 2019 Obie Award Winners by Olivia Clement

The 64th annual ceremony, honoring the best of Off- and Off-Off-Broadway, took place May 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39PM

Kaitlyn Black to Star in #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Robyn Lynne Norris' musical comedy improv show will arrive in New York next month following a hit 3-year run in Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Marisa Tomei to Return to Broadway in Tennessee Williams’ Rose Tattoo by Olivia Clement

Trip Cullman will direct the Oscar winner in Williams’ Tony Award-winning play, seen at Williamstown in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Bobby Cannavale, Stockard Channing, and More Join Frank Langella in Lapham Rising Film by Olivia Clement

Roger Rosenblatt’s best-selling novel is being adapted into a film, with production starting this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

59E59 Unveils 2019 Summer Lineup by Olivia Clement

The slate features a new musical comedy from Rita Rudner, a play about The Beatles, and Jill Eikenberry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM
Sunday, May 19, 2019

All-Female Mac Beth Opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre by Olivia Clement

Erica Schmidt's adaptation, set in an American urban wasteland, opens Off-Broadway May 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dave Malloy’s A Cappella Musical Octet Opens at the Signature by Olivia Clement

The new show from the Great Comet composer is inspired by Internet comment boards, scientific debates, religious texts, and Sufi poetry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, May 17, 2019

Kate Hamill and Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm Adapting Dracula and Frankenstein at CSC by Olivia Clement

The two Gothic dramas will run in repertory at the Off-Broadway theatre in 2020.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic