War by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Shrew at Shakespeare in the Park, Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell & more by Maxamoo

Download fileDiep, David, and Lindsay discuss and dissect the latest in NYC theater. But first, a big thank you for Liz Richards for creating these gorgeous and hilarious pieces of Maxamoo s…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on June 15, 2016☆⚑

Shop MAXAMOO by Lindsay Barenz

Our Maxamoo contributors and friends are a witty, loquacious bunch. They say the darndest things! By popular demand, we’ve committed some of our favorite Maxamooisms on the joys and…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:13pm on June 13, 2016☆⚑

Mac Rogers, Playwright by Maxamoo

Download fileMac Rogers is a wizard at translating sci-fi, a genre most commonly associated with comic books and movies, to the stage. His plays include The Honeycomb Trilogy, Viral, and …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on June 3, 2016☆⚑

June Preview: Halley Feiffer, Mac Rogers, Sam Hunter, ANT Fest, and The Trans Theatre Festival by Maxamoo

Download fileLindsay, Jack, and Liz chat about what we’re excited to see this month at the theater in New York City:A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Uni…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on June 1, 2016☆⚑

May NYC Theater Review: Kentucky, Dear Evan Hansen, Streetcar Named Desire, Daphne's Dive, This Time & Port Cities by Maxamoo

Download fileWe had a very full house for today’s episode. Lindsay, David, Aurin, and Jose discuss the latest in theater beyond Broadway in New York City:Kentucky (1:15) by Leah …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on May 18, 2016☆⚑

May Preview: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Duke Riley, Anaïs Mitchell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins by Maxamoo

Download fileWhat we’re excited to see at the theater (and in a few cases outside the theater) in New York City in May:Daphne’s Dive by Quiara Alegría Hudes at Signature…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on May 4, 2016☆⚑

Beyond Broadway: Dominique Morisseau, Theater 167, Aaron Landsman, Tarell Alvin McCraney, The Public Theater by Maxamoo

Lindsay, Liz, and first time contributor Jose Solís discuss the latest in theater beyond Broadway in New York City:Blood at the Root (1:09) by Dominique Morisseau at National Black Theatr…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on April 27, 2016☆⚑

Roadtrip! The Fusebox Festival in Austin, Texas by Maxamoo

Download fileWe traveled to Austin for the Fusebox Festival, a five day bonanza of free performance, art, and discussion. Jeremy Barker of Deeply Fascinating joins us to discuss highlight…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on April 20, 2016☆⚑

Stupid Fu**ing Episode by Maxamoo

Download fileLiz and David report back on their eclectic theater-going for the month of April, which included visits to:Playwrights Horizon for Anne Washburn’s Antlia PneumaticaThe Bar…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 4:57am on April 13, 2016☆⚑

April Preview: Uptown to Brooklyn and everything in between by Maxamoo

Download fileThe calendar is chockablock with Broadway openings in April (The Tony Award’s deadline is April 28, 2016) but we found nine shows beyond Broadway we’re excited about…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on April 5, 2016☆⚑

Broadway: A Spring Preview by Maxamoo

Download fileGird your musical theater loins for a busy spring.  The looming Tony eligibility deadline at the end of April means a ton of new shows are opening on Broadway.  Hosts D…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:00am on March 30, 2016☆⚑

Mona Mansour, Playwright by Maxamoo

Download fileAn interview with playwright Mona Mansour. Mona’s play The Way West is at Labyrinth Theater Company in New York City from February 25 to April 3, 2016. Subs…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on March 23, 2016☆⚑

Month in Review: Hold On To Me Darling, Familiar, Southern Comfort, I'll Never Love Again, The Wildness by Maxamoo

Download fileNew contributor Diep Tran, an associate editor at American Theatre magazine, joins Lindsay and Nicole for discussion of the latest shows at New York’s leading venues…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 2:00am on March 16, 2016☆⚑

Andrew Schneider, YOUARENOWHERE, Artist and Performer by Maxamoo

Download fileA chat with Andrew Schneider, the artist behind YOUARENOWHERE. The discussion is spoiler free so you can listen even if you haven’t seen the show. But you’ll want to…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:00am on March 9, 2016☆⚑

March Preview: Many Plays, A Little Opera, & A New Black Fest Doubleheader by Maxamoo

Download fileA preview of what we’re looking forward to most at the theater in New York City in March:Boy by Anna Ziegler, Keen Company/ Ensemble Studio Theatre (video excerpt)Red S…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:00am on March 2, 2016☆⚑

Getting to Know Maxamoo, Getting to Know All About Maxamoo's Theater & Performance Podcast by Lindsay Barenz

The Maxamoo Theater & Performance Podcast is the premier podcast covering the diverse world of theater and performance beyond Broadway. Weekly an alternating cast of contributors host in…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:23pm on February 25, 2016☆⚑

Dan O'Brien, Playwright and Poet by Maxamoo

An interview with playwright and poet Dan O'Brien. Dan's play The Body of an American is at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York City from February 10 to March 20, 2016. He has three publi…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 1:00am on February 24, 2016☆⚑

What we saw this week by Maxamoo

Download fileWe report on five recent theater productions beyond Broadway in New York City: The Grand Paradise, Sojourners, Utility, Washer/Dryer, and Tarzana. Subscribe to Maxamoo's Thea…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 10:43am on February 17, 2016☆⚑

Storytelling Shows by Maxamoo

Download fileA look at storytelling shows in New York City, including monthly groups shows ASS: Antagonist Storytelling Show, How I Learned, VHS Presents, and The Liar Show, as well solo sho…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 10:00pm on February 9, 2016☆⚑

February Preview: Rom-Coms, Family Dramas, and Immersive Beach Bacchanals by Lindsay Barenz

Download fileA preview of what we’re looking forward to at the theater in New York City this month: Straight, Washer/Dryer from Ma-Yi Theater Company, The Grand Paradise from …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 11:30pm on February 2, 2016☆⚑

Skeleton Crew, Sanctuary, Exponential Festival & Commedia dell'Artichoke by Maxamoo

Download fileWe dive deep into Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew (2:00) at Atlantic Theater, examining its characters and politics in detail. It’s one of the more raucous…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00am on January 27, 2016☆⚑

Lauren Worsham, Interview by Maxamoo

Download file Lauren Worsham magnificently straddles the worlds of opera, theater, and rock n’ roll. We discuss the challenging role she just wrapped in Dog Days at PROTOTYPE Festiv…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:30am on January 20, 2016☆⚑

Festival Finale, New York City Theater January 2016 by Maxamoo

Download file After two weeks of heavy theater going we reflect on the brilliance and the busts of this year’s January theater festival season. We revisit all nine of the shows we high…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00am on January 18, 2016☆⚑

Mid-Festival Report: COIL & Under the Radar by Maxamoo

Download file We’re one week into New York’s January festival season. It’s been as thrilling as we’d hoped. We chat about what we’ve seen so far: The Art of Luv…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00am on January 13, 2016☆⚑

NYC Theater Festivals Preview January 2016 by Maxamoo

Download file Our preview of the wacky, wild, and wonderful theater gathering in New York City this month. Every January arts presenters and artists gather in New York City for a conference …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 10:18pm on January 5, 2016☆⚑