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theater4 days ago•145 min saved

Slam Frank Returns Off-Broadway: A Satirical Musical That Mocks Woke Culture and Antisemitism

The musical satire Slam Frank has opened its Off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre, featuring a reimagining of Anne Frank as a Latinx rapper named Anita Franco. Created by Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, the show uses a meta-theatrical frame to critique modern identity politics, Hamilton-style musicals, and contemporary cultural discourse. While praised for its bold, provocative humor and strong musical composition, critics are divided on its effectiveness, with some finding it exhausting or overly familiar, while others applaud its daring willingness to offend all sides.

via Vulture|

#andrew-fox #joel-sinensky #off-broadway

theater16 days ago•14 min saved

Cruz and Knight Join Long-Running Little Shop Revival

Hannah Cruz and T.R. Knight will join the Off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre starting October 27, 2026. They will succeed Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe, who will perform their final bows on October 25. This marks the next rotation in the production's history as the longest-running version of the musical.

via Playbill|

#hannah-cruz #little-shop-of-horrors #off-broadway

theater17 days ago•12 min saved

Todrick Hall's 'Midnight' Delays Off-Broadway Previews Amid Safety Concerns

Todrick Hall’s Off-Broadway musical 'Midnight' has canceled its first week of previews, pushing the start date to September 25 and the opening night to October 15. Hall cited unforeseen circumstances and safety concerns regarding the production's complex physical elements, including a massive set and 140 costumes, which he described as unprecedented for the Daryl Roth Theatre.

via Playbill|

#daryl-roth-theatre #midnight #off-broadway

theater23 days ago•16 min saved

Duncan Sheik Hospitalized as Off-Broadway Projects Advance

Duncan Sheik, the singer‑composer behind Spring Awakening and the upcoming Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition for undisclosed reasons, according to a family-posted statement on Instagram. The news arrives as two of his theater projects move forward: a new Off‑Broadway revival of Spring Awakening and a fresh production of Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen at the Night Egg venue in Manhattan, with Amalia Yoo among the cast; Deadline will provide updates as available.

via Deadline|

#duncan-sheik #hospitalization #memoirs-of-amorous-gentlemen

theater23 days ago•15 min saved

Fresh Faces Lead Spring Awakening Revival Off-Broadway

Off-Broadway revival of Spring Awakening has Ashlyn Maddox as Wendla, Tyler Jordan Wesley as Melchior, Ryo Kamibayashi as Moritz, and Amalia Yoo as Ilse, joined by a cast including Jack Bateman, Jada Simone Clark, Leif Coomer, Nando Morland, Antonio Porciello, Khadija Sankoh and Grace Slear; previews begin Nov. 27 with opening night Dec. 17 at Studio Seaview. Directed by Tony winner Danya Taymor, with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall and music supervision by Or Matias, the production marks a new generation of performers selected from a July open casting call that drew 2,532 auditions. The revival continues the show’s controversial, contemporary-rock score about adolescence, desire and repression, following its Broadway debut in 2006 and a Deaf West revival in 2015.

via Variety|

#broadway #casting #off-broadway

arts24 days ago•11 min saved

Patti LuPone Channels Diana Vreeland in Off-Broadway Solo Revival

Patti LuPone will star in a one-woman Off-Broadway revival of Full Gallop, portraying fashion editor Diana Vreeland. Previews begin Jan. 8 and opening night is Jan. 17 at New York City Center’s Stage II, with a 12-week limited run.

via The New York Times|

#arts #diana-vreeland #full-gallop

theater1 month ago•171 min saved

Fall 2026 Theater Preview: 22 Shows to Catch on Broadway and Beyond

Vulture’s fall preview surveys 22 upcoming plays and musicals across Broadway and off-Broadway, highlighting buzzy debuts like School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, notable revivals such as A Few Good Men, Waiting for Lefty, The Fantasticks, and Spring Awakening, and star turns including Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Other Desert Cities. The slate also features bold new works like ANON: A Tempest at Our Kitchen Table, Kramer/Fauci, Galileo, Inter Alia, and Saigon at St. Ann’s Warehouse, plus innovative productions at venues like BAM Next Wave and La MaMa. The fall 2026 lineup blends prestige drama, political edge, and adventurous musicals, promising a busy season from September through December.

via vulture.com|

#broadway #fall-preview-2026 #new-york-theater

arts2 months ago•16 min saved

Moore to Lead Faydra World Premiere, a Modern Phaedra

Julianne Moore will star in the world premiere of Faydra, a modern take on the Greek myth of Phaedra written by Sarah Ruhl, in an Off-Broadway run at NYC Center Stage 1 beginning February 2, 2027 (opening night February 25). Additional casting will be announced; the Manhattan Theatre Club commission is directed by Les Waters, marking his return to MTC after three decades.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#arts #faydra #julianne-moore

arts2 months ago•16 min saved

Ayo Edebiri to Play Snoopy in Off-Broadway Charlie Brown Revival

Ayo Edebiri will star as Snoopy opposite David Hyde Pierce as Charlie Brown and Danielle Brooks as Lucy in an Off-Broadway Encores! revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at New York City Center, running February 3–14, 2027, with Jin Ha as Linus and Sam Pinkleton directing (choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt and music direction by Meghann Zervoulis Bate).

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#arts #ayo-edebiri #danielle-brooks

theater2 months ago•3 min saved

Disruption dazzles with cast but AI take feels dated

Disruption offers brisk Off-Broadway entertainment anchored by a superb ensemble and stylish staging, but its AI ideas feel outdated and a late plot pivot shifts focus away from the concept, despite the production’s polish and anti-AI stance.

via theguardian.com|

#ai #casting #off-broadway

arts2 months ago•16 min saved

Public Theater’s Oskar Eustis to Step Down After 21-Year Run

Oskar Eustis will step down as artistic director of Off-Broadway’s Public Theater on July 31, 2028, signaling the end of a 21-year tenure that helped launch hits like Hamilton and guided the company through financial challenges; the board will appoint a successor next year, with Executive Director Patrick Willingham remaining in place and Eustis planning to stay active in the field.

via Playbill|

#arts #hamilton #off-broadway

theater2 months ago•8 min saved

Five Voices, One Legacy: The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway Triumph

Five leading women reinterpret Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic monologues at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, delivering a powerful, darkly humorous meditation on addiction, reproductive care, and racism as they travel from girlhood to womanhood; the material shines through the strong cast (notably Washington), though some directorial and design flourishes feel superfluous; running 1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission, through August 30, 2026.

via 1 Minute Critic|

#kerry-washington #lincoln-center-theater #off-broadway

theater2 months ago•14 min saved

Star-Studded Off-Broadway Revival of A View From the Bridge Lands at La MaMa

Sam Rockwell will lead a star-studded Off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with Marin Ireland and Alfred Molina, directed by Neil Pepe. The 13-week limited run starts November 27, opening night December 13. Rockwell is producing along with Mark Berger and Play Hooky Productions in a model aimed at channeling resources back to La MaMa. Tickets will be offered at special rates to La MaMa members. The revival is the play’s first major Off-Broadway staging since 1965, and tickets are available at ViewFromtheBridgePlay.com.

via Playbill|

#a-view-from-the-bridge #arthur-miller #la-mama

theater2 months ago•16 min saved

Sam Rockwell to Lead New Off-Broadway A View From the Bridge at La MaMa

Sam Rockwell will headline a 13-week off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with previews beginning November 27 and opening night December 13; directed by Neil Pepe and produced by Mark Berger, Rockwell and PlayHooky Productions, the cast also includes Marin Ireland as Beatrice and Alfred Molina as Alfieri.

via Deadline|

#a-view-from-the-bridge #arthur-miller #la-mama

entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

A-List Stars Light Up The Whoopi Monologues Off-Broadway Opening Night

The opening night of The Whoopi Monologues in New York on July 13 drew a star–studded crowd, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett, with standout red-carpet looks highlighted by a wave of paparazzi-ready fashion.

via Page Six|

#angela-bassett #entertainment #kerry-washington