Early Buzz: Kill Shakespeare by Kristin Tablang

If you’re anything like us, you’ve had your fill of Shakespeare. Playmakers of New York City we beg you: PLEASE STOP WITH THE HAMLET, KING LEAR, MACBETH, ROMEO & JULIET, MIDS…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:44pm on January 24, 2014☆⚑

The Gin Baby " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Lindsay Barenz

The Gin Baby is the story of a young, attractive woman’s mental breakdown, fueled by alcohol, and triggered by an unsuccessful acting audition. As is often the case, this mental breakd…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 11:30am on January 24, 2014☆⚑

A Brief History of the Soviet Union " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Trista Lu

The Hive Theater presents the world premiere of A Brief History of the Soviet Union at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre. Don’t let that title deter you. It’s not as boring as i…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 7:12pm on January 23, 2014☆⚑

New Slider by Lindsay Barenz

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SOURCE: Maxamoo at 4:28pm on January 23, 2014☆⚑

Hanafuda Denki " The Dance of Death " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Trista Lu

Japan’s underground theater troupe Ryuzanji Company presents Hanafuda Denki " The Dance of Death, a musical written by Japanese avant-garde master Shuji Terayama, inspired …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:47pm on January 23, 2014☆⚑

Lincoln Center Festival 2014 by Kristin Tablang

The Lincoln Center Festival annually presents classical performing arts productions from around the world. As of 2014, artists and productions from over 50 nations have presented work at�…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:31pm on January 23, 2014☆⚑

Panic at the Riverside Motel " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Maya Asheri

A new play written by John Pastore, Panic at the Riverside Motel is a dark comedy. Kaitlin and Jake, a couple engaged to be married, find themselves in over their heads after they start d…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:56pm on January 22, 2014☆⚑

Early Buzz: Naked in Alaska by Lindsay Barenz

Naked in Alaska is a one-person show created and performed by Valerie Hager about her 10-year career as an exotic dancer, which followed a serious drug addiction and eating disorder. I…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00pm on January 22, 2014☆⚑

The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner- Location, Tickets, Reviews by Trista Lu

Atlantic Theater Company presents the U.S. premiere of The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner, adapted by British playwright and Olivier Award nominee Roy Williams from Alan Sil…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 7:14am on January 22, 2014☆⚑

Hamlet (The Acting Company) " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Jack Moore

After a New York season filled with plays in repertory, The Acting Company (in association with the Guthrie in Minneapolis) presents a popular two-play combo at the Pearl – Shakespeare…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 6:04pm on January 21, 2014☆⚑

Hugh Jackman returning to the NYC stage with "The River" by Maya Asheri

Tony Award winner and A-list movie star Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway next year with The River, a British drama/thriller by Jez Butterworth. The New York Post broke with the story, qu…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:59pm on January 21, 2014☆⚑

Here Lies Love RETURNS by Lindsay Barenz

David Byrne announced in an email to fans that Here Lies Love is returning to the Public Theater for an open ended run. Opening night is scheduled for March 31, 2014. The production will be …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 11:01am on January 21, 2014☆⚑

Machinal, Bacharach, the Shans, & a tattoo inquiry by Maxamoo

On this podcast we discuss important questions like: How do you pronounce Machinal, what is expressionist theater (seriously, does anyone know because we don’t answer this question), a…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00am on January 21, 2014☆⚑

The Portrait " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Kristin Tablang

AdLib (Actors and Directors Living in Brooklyn) Productions presents the world premiere of Sarah Levine Simon’s The Portrait. Originally written and produced as a radio play for NPR…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 7:14pm on January 20, 2014☆⚑

Poetry Electric: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King by Lindsay Barenz

Poetry Electric is a performance series at La MaMa fusing music, movement, sound, and dance with the spoken word. It is curated by William Electric Black, a seven-time Emmy Award winni…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 5:53pm on January 19, 2014☆⚑

3-Legged Dog (3LD) Art + Technology Center by Kristin Tablang

The 3-Legged Dog (3LD) Art + Technology Center is owned and operated by the 3-Legged Dog Theater + Media Group. It’s a state-of-the-art art space, performance venue, and integrated tec…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 3:20pm on January 17, 2014☆⚑

I Am The Wind " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Trista Lu

59E59 Theaters presents the U.S. premiere of Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse’s I Am The Wind, a meditative drama helmed by Paul Takacs and translated by Olivier Award-winnin…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:24pm on January 17, 2014☆⚑

King Lear " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Trista Lu

Veteran actor Frank Langella stars in the title role in Shakespeare’s King Lear in a limited run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), through February 9, 2014. For those of you l…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:21pm on January 17, 2014☆⚑

Have I No Mouth " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Maya Asheri

A real-life mother and son unravel and re-build following a shared tragedy in Have I No Mouth, by Irish theater company Brokentalkers, appearing in New York City through January 26, 2014 …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:59pm on January 17, 2014☆⚑

Machinal " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Jack Moore

Roundabout Theatre Company makes an daring choice in reviving Machinal, a seldom-produced 1928 masterpiece by Sophie Treadwell. This dark, haunting drama follows a young woman’s …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:20pm on January 17, 2014☆⚑

2014 Winter Theater Festival Recommendations by Lindsay Barenz

There is one weekend left of the magical winter theater festival bonanza in New York City. Get out of your apartment now and go see something wonderful, unique, and (potentially) weird. On t…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00am on January 17, 2014☆⚑

Diana Oh by Maya Asheri

Diana Oh Actor, musician, lyricist Hometown: Los Angeles, CACurrent residence: New York, NY Facebook: /DianaOhIsGOINGROGUEWebsite: www.dianaoh.com Production Highlights Music The Sister R…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 6:33pm on January 16, 2014☆⚑

She Is King " Location, Tickets, Reviews by Lindsay Barenz

Other Forces 2014 from the Incubator Arts Project presents She Is King, a multimedia performance by Laryssa Husiak. In She Is King, Husiak reenacts three pivotal interviews with legendary te…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:57pm on January 15, 2014☆⚑

Beto O'Byrne by Trista Lu

Beto O’Byrne Playwright, director Hometown: White Oak, TexasCurrent residence: New York City, New York Facebook: /beto.obyrneTwitter: @BetoOByrne PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS Playwri…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:45am on January 15, 2014☆⚑

Early 2014 Theater Preview by Maxamoo

On this episode of the Maxamoo Podcast, our founder Lindsay, Nicole from Mildly Bitter’s Musings, and David from It’s DLevy! discuss the shows they are most looking forw…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 11:00pm on January 14, 2014☆⚑