Off-Off-Broadway Theatre Newsroom

Christina Kyriazdi will come to NYC in September and October to take part in the United Solo Festival with her solo creation [OBLIVION], and to present her new creation [CRACKS] at the TheaterLab and the Greek Cultural Center. 

Steven Bogart's play Made in Heaven won the grand prize in the 7th annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition. Finalists include works by David Davila, Michael Mobley, Rebecca Osborne, Philip Spensley, and Nathan Wagner.

Storyteller House has announced the world premiere of The Kitchen, the third installment in Laura Holloway's series of plays, debuting Off-Off-Broadway at Space 28 in New York City. This venue, typically known for hosting film productions and commercial shoots, offers a unique stage for the highly anticipated production.

On September 9, 2024, a developmental reading of an excerpt of the new musical Irreplaceable will take place at the Chain Theater in New York, as part of the Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC.

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Broadway’s Pierre Marais (Sunset Boulevard, Aladdin) will debut a night of his original short narrative films; screening this September in Greenwich Village. Voted best Young Filmmaker at the Cannes World Film Festival for his film As Apple Pie, Marais’ films have garnered over 75 selections from film festivals across the globe. 

Award-winning director Jennica Carmona will helm the New York City debut of OLIVIA O, THE MUSICAL at the Emerging Artist Spark Theatre Festival on Sept 29 at the Chain Theatre, focusing on US-Mexican border stories.

EPIC Players Theatre revealed their 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

 A captivating new play chronicling the journey of a clerical sexual abuse survivor from Philadelphia makes its New York premiere at The NY Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, for two nights, Wednesday and Thursday September 25 & 26 (both at 7pm).  

Stage & Spice has announced the virtual reading of 8:46, a compelling new poetic play by award-winning playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson.

Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.

Wellmoney Productions has announced the world premiere of their latest play, You're Never Gonna Guess Who I Have to Train at Work Today, written by the dynamic and visionary Arianna Wellmoney.

Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.

FRIGID New York in collaboration with Pale Girl Productions will present the September installment of their bi-monthly comedy storytelling show, Awkward Teenage Years on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30pm at UNDER St. Marks.

The NY Irish Center revealed its 20th Anniversary Season with a series of events starting in September, celebrating Irish culture and heritage. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

New York Theatre Barn’s Choreography Lab will present a new musical about Rita Hayworth featuring Karmine Alers and Luis Villabon. Learn how to purchase.

MEDEA: A MUSICAL COMEDY, a critically-acclaimed, campy, queer adaptation, will begin performances at Actors Temple Theatre in NYC in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A developmental reading of the new musical TOMORROW, BY THE SEA will be held on September 7 at the Museum of Chinese in America. Learn how to attend.

The Apollo and The National Black Theatre have announced the presentation of The Divining: Ceremonies from in the name of the m/other tree, the New York City premiere of a new immersive theatrical ceremony from celebrated playwright, director, and choreographer Ebony Noelle Golden.

Houses on the Moon Theater Company, in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority, have announced the presentation of REAL 1, a powerful one-person play written and performed by Ian Eaton.

RJ Theatre Company, in collaboration with The Actor Launchpad, have revealed the lineup for the much-anticipated 2024 Circle Theater Festival. Set to take place in New York City, this year's festival promises a dynamic blend of established stars and emerging talents, with productions that challenge the boundaries of traditional theater.

Acclaimed actor / award-winning playwright Renee Flemings will celebrate the life, art and victories of Harlem Renaissance-era sculptor, activist and arts educator Augusta Savage, in a new solo performance piece, “Augusta!”, where attendees, including children (aged ten and above), will discover the beauty of Savage's dreams made into reality.

A concert of the new musical Female Complaints about underground San Francisco abortionist Inez Burns will be presented on Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 7PM ET at The Green Room 42 in NYC (570 10th Avenue).

Nothing screams fall more than Cheap Therapy with Karolena Theresa and Melissa Rich! Start your September with comedy, therapy, and unhinged advice at Living Room at Arlo SoHo.

Amy BG Bruhns, Sushma Saha, and Genevieve Simon join the cast of You Must Wear a Hat by C. 'Meaks' Meaker presented by The Interstitial and TLAB Shares Hosts at THEATERLAB (357 W 36th St, 3rd floor, New York) running October 10-12, 2024.