Free theater shows in New York City (Events archive)
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Titus Andronicus, A Pop Up Shakespeare Event
The Shakespeare Forum presents a “pop-up” evening of Titus Andronicus with limited rehearsal and no director.
June 6, 2026 (Saturday)
Nora’s Ark: The Original Jazz Musical
Written by Clifford Carlson and Eli Yamin, performed by Jazz Power Initiative Youth
June 5, 2026 (Friday)
Puppet show “CityParks PuppetMobile: Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure”
Join us for “CityParks PuppetMobile: Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure, ” a fun puppet show at Sunset Park — for free!
June 2, 2026 (Tuesday)
Criminal Queerness Studio
Join us for an evening of new 10-minute plays written by queer writers from around the world.
May 31, 2026 (Sunday)
Play “La Habría Amado Tanto” (spanish)
How much would you pay to feel loved... even if it’s built on lies?
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
Brooklyn Poetry Night at The Culture Museum of African Art
Catch vibes and verses live at Brooklyn Poetry Night, right inside The Culture Museum of African Art!
May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
The Fairy Tale Art Cart LIVE: Featuring Randy Mason
LIVE performance of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast: Draw Along Stories For Kids. Interactive folktales, live music, and drawing!
May 7, 2026 (Thursday)
A coming-of-age romance one-act “Blackberries and Mangos”
A coming-of-age romance one-act, written and directed by Eden Ellenberg. What can two people find out about themselves in one night?
May 6, 2026 (Wednesday)
UNCSA Original Plays: Stick People & SELEDKA
Graduating students from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Drama Program present two new plays in development!
May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
An Open Stage For Serious Actors
An opportunity for clowns or improvisers (or anyone!) to get live directed in the style of 19th-century melodrama (think Dickens or Les Mis)
May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Walls and Windows: A Staged Reading
Catch a live staged reading of Walls and Windows, where stories come to life right before your eyes!
April 26, 2026 (Sunday)
Grabbing Our Dreams: Hackley Theatre Senior Showcase 2026
Our seniors present a collection of 10-minute plays exploring morality and spirituality in a NYC theater.
April 3, 2026 (Friday)
The Story of Love — Free Easter Musical Presentation
Join us this Easter for The Story of Love — a live musical featuring moving drama, uplifting music, and the hope of the resurrection. ️
March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Immersive augmented reality theatre experience “Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite)”
An immersive augmented reality theatre experience, directed by Yolanda Markopoulou and produced by the Athens and Epidaurus Festival.
Julius Caesar, A Pop Up Shakespeare Event
The Shakespeare Forum presents a “pop-up” evening of Twelfth Nigh with limited rehearsal, no director, and audience participation included.
March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Houses, Secrets and Time: A New Play Reading
Summer on the Hudson presents a staged reading of Houses, Secrets and Time, a new play by Laura MacLean.
February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Classic Shakespeare Play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Join us for a magical night filled with love, mischief, and fairy tales under the stars!
February 23, 2026 (Monday)
Scene Night Hosted by Thomas G. Waites
Free theatre! Support a collection of actors presenting their work from scenes and monologues. Hosted by acting teacher Thomas G. Waites.
Lugar Seguro y Feliz — Programa Gratis (8–12 años)
Programa bilingüe gratuito (8–12): arte y teatro en un espacio seguro. En 155 First Ave. Presentación final en escenario profesional.
February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
A Free Theatrical Reading: The Graceful Glide of the Rising Tide
Come join us at the 125th Street Library for a special live reading of a recent work by local playwright, Pamela Robbins!
December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
The Unhinged Series: A Public Reading
After a year and a half of hard work, I am pleased to have my first public display of this script. December 14th, Room 16K at Ripley-Grier!
December 4, 2025 (Thursday)
FIT Theatre Club Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” bursts onto the stage with magic, mischief, and surreal chaos, featuring fairies tangling with mortals, lost lovers, and amateur actors stealing the show. Admission is free for FIT students, and guests from outside the college can contribute at the door, creating an unforgettable night of laughter and theatrical wonder.
December 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Fall 2025 Musical Theatre Class Performance
Get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, and acting at our Fall Musical Theatre Class Performance!
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Bounty of the Sea: Fusion of Asian Musical Theater and NYC’s Creative Heart
Experience joyous performances inspired by the sea’s diversity, unity, and the vibrant pulse of New York!
November 22, 2025 (Saturday)
Theatrical Performance “Hamlet: SITS 2025”
NYU Shakespeare in the Square’s experimental re-invention of the age-old canon, Hamlet.
November 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Staged reading of “Moonlighters” by Niveka Hobaichan
“Moonlighters” is a new full-length play by Niveka Hobaichan. It’s a story of undercover cops, criminal vampires, love, and fate.
The New Year staged reading
An original, two-act play about youth, loneliness, Matt Smith, and love.
The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club
A book club, but for plays! We will meet every month to discuss a play from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection.
November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Moca Performs — Prologue Part III
A puppet performance of personal stories from five first-generation Chinese immigrant men who arrived in NYC between 1962 and 1990.
October 30, 2025 (Thursday)
Dramatic Reading “Pre-Existing Condition”
A dramatic reading of Marin Ireland’s play Pre-Existing Condition to help frame a guided audience discussion about intimate partner violence.
October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
Free Show “Hamilton Rebooted”
Get ready to experience a fresh take on the hit musical Hamilton at our event, Hamilton Rebooted!
Play “Double Bill: Bosie & Ace in the Hole”
Two readings of exciting monologue plays, presented in a double bill! “Bosie” by Lily Welsh, and “Ace In The Hole” by Ben M. Jones.
October 17, 2025 (Friday)
Uptown Rising: Staged Readings from the Renaissance Residency
An inspiring evening where the voices of five emerging playwrights take center stage.
October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
Theatrical Play “Varenka” By Miriam Leeds
NYUAD & Juilliard alums perform Varenka, a two-character play on imagination, identity, and radical self-acceptance.
September 28, 2025 (Sunday)
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please: A Bilingual performance
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please is a one-of-a-kind storytelling performance for children.
Theatrical Performance “As You Like It”
Love, banishment, courtship, melancholy, music, and mirth all intersect in the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s heartfelt comedy!
September 19, 2025 (Friday)
Musical Theatre Open Mic
Join us at Tootles and French for an enchanting evening of musical theatre at our Open Mic Night! Come perform or just grab a seat and enjoy.
September 14, 2025 (Sunday)
TNC’s Street Theater “Home Sweet Home or A Life in New York”
A rip-roaring original new musical from Theater for the New City as part of a 54-year tradition. Free for all ages!
September 7, 2025 (Sunday)
One Page Plays
Come hang out with us in Central Park, as we come up with fun, silly little plays and perform them for each other!
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Improv in the Park
In collaboration with Second City NYC, learn the basics of improv theatre and participate in improv games!
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Summer 2025 Musical Theatre Class Performance
Get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, and acting at our Summer Musical Theatre Class Performance!
Theatrical Performance “Premature Expectations”
Get ready for a night of surprises and excitement at W. A. D. Presents: Premature Expectation — you won’t want to miss it!
August 24, 2025 (Sunday)
Performances at Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights
Join us for performances at Jackson Heights Diversity Plaza!
August 21, 2025 (Thursday)
The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club
A book club, but for plays! We will meet every month to discuss a play from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection.
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
Action Theater Workshop — 1 Day
Dive into a full-body improvisational practice that uses sound, movement, and language to play, imagine, and create the unknown!
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
“Home Free!” — Workshop Performance
Join us for a workshop performance of Lanford Wilson’s ’Home Free!’ featuring LSTFI alumni Amel Litim and Aaron Eicher.
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Rise: A Story of Shipwreck and Hope • Street Theatre • Meditation
An empowering interactive play inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Live music, giant puppets, choreography, and uplifting meditation!
August 2, 2025 (Saturday)
Street Theatre and meditation “Rise: A Story of Shipwreck and Hope”
An empowering interactive play inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Live music, giant puppets, choreography, and uplifting meditation!
Equity Library Theater Summer Play Festival Week 2
Join us for a summer full of diverse and inclusive plays at the Equity Library Theater Summer Play Festival!
July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
Opening Act’s Summer Arts & Leadership Conservatory Showcase
Join Opening Act to see performances from this year’s Summer Arts & Leadership Conservatory! Tickets are free!
July 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Theatrical Show “What The Cut Cabaret”
Entertaining acts and serious speakers. Let’s laugh and sing at the bullies. Get facts/prepare to push back on CUTS that threaten us all.
June 26, 2025 (Thursday)
The Garden Bridge: A New Musical
Join us for a concert of The Garden Bridge, a new musical about the Jewish refugees who fled to Japanese-occupied Shanghai during World War II.
June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring 2025 Musical Theatre Class Performance
Get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, and acting at our Spring Musical Theatre Class Performance!
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
Playing With Plays Recital
Join us for a night of Shakespearean fun as we bring his plays to life in a lively and entertaining recital!
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Free Performances of Tennessee Williams’ “Tiger Tale”
Shakespeare Downtown Presents Free Performances of Tennessee Williams’ Controversial “Tiger Tale” at Castle Clinton at The Battery from June 12–22
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
Type 2 Fun Runners: A new play
Come join us at the Rockaway Brewing Company for a night of laughter, drama, and hop-fueled mayhem.
June 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
Story Play at the Sheepshead Bay Library
At Sheepshead Bay Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children from birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.
May 24, 2025 (Saturday)
Performance “Voices”
Join Prospect Park Alliance, Professor Eugene Pursoo, + the Neighborhood Theatre Production for “Voices”, a series of performed monologues.
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club
A book club, but for plays! We will meet every month to discuss a play from the Library for the Performing Arts circulating collection.
May 17, 2025 (Saturday)
We the People Theatre Festival: Know Our Rights
The 2025 festival showcases 9 new original plays created by the TPT Academy Core’s middle and high school Young Artists.
May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)
Improv show from The Second City NYC main cast
The Second City’s third act is free, and a free-form improv show that follows the main event at our theater.
May 12, 2025 (Monday)
Missouri Baptist University Theatre’s Musical Theatre Showcase
This showcase features music from beloved productions as well as some new and original work, including an opener by Alyssa Payne.
May 8, 2025 (Thursday)
Performance “Don’t Quote Me On That”
Presented by The Communal Theater Company and iPad Kids Anonymous
May 3, 2025 (Saturday)
Thesis Festival: Solo Performances
Senior Theatre majors perform original works for the thesis in Solo Performance.
May 2, 2025 (Friday)
Fine Line Theatre Company & AAS Present “Anatomy of A Suicide” by Alice Birch
Anatomy of a Suicide follows the simultaneous timelines of three women as they navigate a haunting tale of generational love and trauma.
April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Triple Monolog
A culminating performance by Amy Ruhl and her collaborators at KAJE in conjunction with the closing of Ruhl’s exhibit ’We shall not miss it."
March 29, 2025 (Saturday)
Performance “The Star”
Join us for a live performance of HG Wells’ thrilling apocalyptic tale “The Star” from 1897 — it’s gonna be out of this world!
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Winter Conservatory Performance
Join us for our first group of graduating Conservatory students for their culmination performance!
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Theater Breaking Through Barriers reading, Samuel D. Hunter’s “The Harvest”
There will be a 20-minute talkback with Theater Breaking Through Barriers Artistic Director Nicholas Viselli and the cast.
March 16, 2025 (Sunday)
Phantastic Theater presents multi-sensory Journey with live music
Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of live music, stunning visuals, and storytelling with composer and writer Christopher Kaufman.
March 9, 2025 (Sunday)
A Sunday Afternoon with Broadway Performers Javier Ignacio and Josh Walker
Culture Connection: A Sunday Afternoon with Broadway Performers Javier Ignacio and Josh Walker.
March 4, 2025 (Tuesday)
Peanut Butter & Jelly For The End Times: a play reading
A reading of Octavia Washington’s blisteringly funny, thought-provoking, and wildly inventive new play.
March 3, 2025 (Monday)
LAB Production of Ñachi
“Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre Sangre y ma’ sangre primo.”
February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
The Comedic Genius of Elaine May: A Discussion and Performance
Join us for an evening celebrating comedic force-of-nature Elaine May.
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
Children and Families: Between the Acts with New York Theatre Ballet
A free, family-friendly workshop about all things dance for children 5-11 and their families. Accessible movement workshop and conversation!
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Ann and Me: or the big bad abortion play
Come along for the ride on this harrowing and hilarious interactive jaunt through one woman’s choices and the history of legal abortion!
February 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
31 Triggers — The Love Trigger Show
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Philip Galinsky’s 31 Triggers — The Love Trigger Show — it’s all about spreading love and good vibes
January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
Reading “When the Bird is Done” by Michael Fishman
On the anniversary of a tragedy, a family gathers to celebrate the holidays and come to terms with their loss.
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)
Staged Reading of Endless View
Voyage Theater Company and Goethe-Institut New York present a staged reading of Endless View by Theresia Walser.
January 11, 2025 (Saturday)
Threads of Home — A Participatory Theatre Workshop
Explore “home” during Lunar New Year in Threads of Home, an immersive theater workshop with personal reflections.
January 9, 2025 (Thursday)
Theatrical Show “Snowflakes”
An epic theatrical show of authentic confessions, musical performances, fashion shows, and another chapter in the story of tenacious hope.
The Six Paths Play Reading
Join us for a fun night of reading and acting out scenes from six different plays at The Six Paths Play Reading event!
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
“Be My Baby” Developmental Reading
You’re invited to the very first public reading of the solo show, “Be My Baby”!
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
Shelter staged reading
12 writers trying to make sense of the aftermath of October 7th
December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
Artist Talk: Alex W. Rader and Jeffrey Morabito
Space776 New York is pleased to announce the artist talk with Alex W. Rader and Jeffrey Morabito, moderated by Bowie Bo Gyung Kim.
December 12, 2024 (Thursday)
Fall Musical Theatre Class Performance
Get ready for an evening of singing, dancing, and acting at our Fall Musical Theatre Performance!
A Special Performance: violinist Daniel Rafimayeri and pianist Nabeel Hayek
Join us on Dec 12 at Studio 79 for an intimate performance by Juilliard’s Daniel Rafimayeri, violin & Nabeel Hayek, piano.
December 10, 2024 (Tuesday)
Keep the Light: Literary Performance Event Hosted by Eve Packer
Keep the Light: Celebrate The Power of Words and Music That Propel Us Through The Night Into The Light!
December 9, 2024 (Monday)
Huppet Developmental Reading
Be part of the next step in the journey of Huppet! After a sold-out premiere at Stanford University, this inventive and heartfelt puppet musical returns off the page for a developmental reading on Saturday, December 9th.
Staged reading “A Woman of Colour”: adapting a lost classic for the American stage
In Georgian England, a biracial heiress travels from Jamaica to claim her inheritance. Join us for a staged reading of this lost novel.
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Staged Reading of Short Plays and “Snapshots of a Wedding”
Join us for a reading of David Schmitt’s “Snap Shots of a Wedding” & short plays. A thought-provoking tale of love, loss, and brutal honesty.
November 22, 2024 (Friday)
Play “The Nutcracker”
Presented by New York Theatre Ballet and Brookfield Properties Arts & Events
November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Play “Shakesbeer: Much Abrew About Nothing”
Drinking on, off, and all around the stage, Shakesbeer presents a FREE, shortened, frothy, Shakespearian comedy. Party at 2:30, and Show at 3.
November 9, 2024 (Saturday)
One-woman Play “Reclaiming Vietnam”
Written and performed by Kim Chinh. Directed by Elizabeth Browning. Register for up to 5 free tickets.
November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
Staged Reading “The Foreplay: An Exploration of the Birth of Our Nation” by Michael Knight
Join us for the inaugural staged reading of the Scene & Heard play series, presented by Patrynize Productions!
November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
Dawn of the Mourning Son: A Short Play on Suicide with Panel Discussion
A world premiere of a powerful short play on depression and suicide and a panel discussion with mental health professionals.
October 31, 2024 (Thursday)
Village Halloween Costume Ball
A spooky — free outside event with various performances from bands to belly dancing! With a costume contest for kids at 4 pm!
October 30, 2024 (Wednesday)
N.Y.C PoEtry Night
Join us for Poetry Night, an inspiring evening of live spoken word and poetry featuring talented authors and artists showcasing their work.
October 28, 2024 (Monday)
Reading of Wondergeist
Brood with some freaks as they fight for meaning in a rancid Halloween store.
October 27, 2024 (Sunday)
New play by Gail Rivers “Southern Gals”
Get ready to experience the charm, sass, and drama of Southern Gals in this hilarious new play by Gail Rivers!
October 25, 2024 (Friday)
Free Improv show from the famous The Second City NYC Mainstage Cast
The Second City’s third act is free, and a free-form improv show that follows the main event at our theater.
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday)
Musical Theater Anonymous (A Secret Singing Meet Up)
Come sing your favorite musical theater songs in a supportive environment full of folks with a love for musicals and nowhere to sing them.
October 21, 2024 (Monday)
Connect the Dots x Daisy Theatricals — Games Night and Play Reading
Join us for a night of networking and making meaningful connections at Connect the Dots! Featuring playwright Maeve Kelley Baker!
October 19, 2024 (Saturday)
Nefesh: A Performance by Hadar Ahuvia and Jesse Zaritt
A contemporary dance performance for Sukkot.
The Jason Rhoades Variety Show
Please join us for an afternoon variety show, at our 18th Street location, gathering some of the foremost voices on Jason Rhoades’s work.
October 18, 2024 (Friday)
Dance Creation “Revival 8 Then & Now”
Revival 8: Then and Now brings together iconic choreography from renowned artists, reimagined by their former dancers.
October 17, 2024 (Thursday)
Pecarious Luxuries: improvisation, performance, planning for the unplannned
Join artists Nile Harris, Alex Tatarsky, and Anh Vo on the idea and practice of improvisation with Ethan Philbrick for this ASAP15 keynote.
October 15, 2024 (Tuesday)
In Performance: Morton Feldman’s “For Philip Guston”
Join us for a rare performance of Morton Feldman’s ‘For Philip Guston,’ performed by the renowned artist collective AMOC*.
October 12, 2024 (Saturday)
Arctic Poetry Reading, Live Dance Performance & Meet the Artists
Live performance by dancer and choreographer Alexandra Lockhart, and Arctic Poetry by Hannah Larrabee, Sergei Chernikov & Candace Jensen
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
“If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin Mini-Performance and Community
Literature to Life presents a selection from their Signature Performance of James Baldwin’s novel “If Beale Street Could Talk”.
October 2, 2024 (Wednesday)
Aloud & Clear: Turning Pages Into Performances
Join us for two hours of writing at QED, the creative arts space voted #1 in all of NYC by Time Out NY readers.
October 1, 2024 (Tuesday)
Free Contortionist Performance
Come see amazing contortionists perform mind-bending feats for free at our event!
September 28, 2024 (Saturday)
Performance “What Will The Neighbors Say?”
An experimental art & performance program presenting Brooklyn-based artists on a 6×6 platform @ the intersection of Washington + Water St.
September 15, 2024 (Sunday)
The Tegereg Comedy Show
Get ready to laugh your socks off at The Tegereg Comedy Show — a night full of hilarious jokes and good vibes!
September 8, 2024 (Sunday)
The Harlem Musical Theater Festival 2024
Join Harlem Presents as we celebrate the next generation of great musical theater singers.
September 4, 2024 (Wednesday)
Comedy Down Under
See some of the best comedians in NYC and beyond tell jokes in an intimate new black box theater, No cover or NO drink minimums!
August 19, 2024 (Monday)
Outrage by Marisa Smith — A Free Staged Reading
Come join us for a free staged reading of OUTRAGE by Marisa Smith. Discovery of new theater with Urban Stages!
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
The Judge and His Daughter by Ruth Apolonia Zamoyta — A Free Staged Reading
Come join us for a free staged reading of The Judge and His Daughter by Ruth Apolonia Zamoyta. Discovery new theater with Urban Stages!
July 28, 2024 (Sunday)
Rhythms of Tradition: Bharatnatyam Performance & Meet Artist
Come learn about the storied art form of Bharatnatyam dance through a special free performance and artist meet & greet
July 15, 2024 (Monday)
Theater Group
Join us for a night of drama, laughter, and entertainment with our Theater Group event!
July 13, 2024 (Saturday)
Performances at Windmuller Park, Woodside
Join us for performances at Windmuller Park (Lawrence Virgilio Playground)! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair!
July 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
8th Annual YEP! Performing Arts Showcase
Get ready for the 8th Annual YEP! Performing Arts Showcase — a night of talent, music, and entertainment you won’t want to miss!
July 6, 2024 (Saturday)
Play Reading “Stained By Blood”
Zena Group presents a reading of Niveka Hobaichan’s play “Stained By Blood”.
Performances at Beach 17th Stage, Far Rockaway
Join us for performances at Beach 17th Stage, next to Dredsurfer Grill off the boardwalk! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair!
June 30, 2024 (Sunday)
Prodaction “Love in Bloom”
Music, Dance, Spoken Word, and More!
Staged reading “The Woman of Colour” — adapting a lost classic for the American stage
The celebrated performing arts company Aquila Theatre collaborates with Thinkery & Verse to present a staged reading of “The Woman of Colour”, an anonymous 1808 novel.
June 27, 2024 (Thursday)
Dramatic Reading Performances
This is a free stage production sponsored by the Bronx Council of the Arts and Su Casa Residency Program. It tells three stories in one night, leaving you to laugh, cry, and hope.
A Staged Reading of Will’s War “A Play by William Wayne Windle”
Come join us for a live performance of Will’s War: A Play by William Wayne Windle.
June 26, 2024 (Wednesday)
Free Play Reading: “No History” by and starring Reynaldo Piniella
A new play about Arturo Schomburg, a man who crossed oceans in a quest to preserve our history. A diasporic journey.
June 24, 2024 (Monday)
Free Staged Reading “Beyond Ken Dryden” by Oren Safdie
Free performance of critically acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie’s new solo show about a boy’s idolization of his sport’s hero, Ken Dryden.
June 20, 2024 (Thursday)
Celebrate! Theatre! Bombazo!
Join us for a captivating evening of stage readings of new plays, live bomba music, and a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception.
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
Live Staged Reading “The Story of Ruth”
Join us for a live staged reading of “The Story of Ruth” where we bring this classic tale to life on stage!
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Free Performance of Shakespeare “Macbeth”
Geoffrey Horne and Alec Baldwin Co-Direct Free Performances of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” from June 13–23 at Lower Manhattan’s Castle Clinton National Monument at The Battery.
Free Reading: “The Two Of Them” by Joe Sutton (Dynamic Duos Series)
Join us for a free staged reading of “The Two Of Them” by Joe Sutton in our Dynamic Duos Series. Part of our 40th-year celebration!
June 6, 2024 (Thursday)
Shakespeare at Sunset presented by The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit
Celebrate the bilingual musical adaptation of The Comedy of Errors through a series of 10 free and open-to-the-public performances.
May 25, 2024 (Saturday)
Now Playing! “Theater Studies” Acting and Theater Study for Adults
This class is designed for the beginning adult actor seeking experience and feedback.
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
ISP Showing
Join us for a night of incredible dance works, all choreographed and performed by Peridance Center’s very own Certificate Program students!
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Online class “Acting Circle”
You’ll do improv, do cold reads, perform scenes together, discuss acting methods, and more!
May 20, 2024 (Monday)
Shakespeare on the Sound Previews “Romeo & Juliet”
We are thrilled to welcome Nick Urda and John Love of Shakespeare on the Sound for a preview of their Summer 2024 production of Romeo and Juliet in the Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. This program is for
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
Staged reading of Affairs Of The Heart by Niveka Hobaichan
Affairs Of The Heart is a play that portrays the love affair of Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta but with a twist.
May 3, 2024 (Friday)
The College Monologues
The College Monologue Project is an evening of original monologues jointly created by Queens College and Purchase College students.
Theatrical show “Lost girl”
Viscera Theater Collective Presents: “Lost Girl” by Kimberly Belflower. Directed by Jessica Wastchak and Walker Schneckenberger
May 2, 2024 (Thursday)
Jukebox musical “My Immi (Grant) Mixtape”
A captivating jukebox musical tells the story of Immi Rosario, celebrating immigrant and community bonds through her nostalgic journey.
April 26, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Performance 2024
Join us for an evening of original works choreographed and developed by our students under the mentorship of John Jasperse and Beth Gill.
Thesis Festival “Research Presentations”
Senior Theatre majors present their thesis research projects.
April 20, 2024 (Saturday)
Performance “The Same”
A play by Enda Walsh, directed by Amina Khaitova with dramaturgy by Ryan Puterbaugh
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Metro Dinner and a Show: “Clue”
It’s time for dinner and a show at Metro! Join us on Friday, April 19 for a meal before we head over to see The University Player’s production of Clue.
April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical brings to life the beloved story of Roald Dahl’s famous book.
April 3, 2024 (Wednesday)
Tisch Drama Information Session
Tisch Drama is hosting in-person Prospective Student Information Sessions on select Mondays and Fridays at 721 Broadway, 3rd Floor South.
March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
Playwriting Workshop with Arturo Luìz Soria
In this workshop led by playwright and performer Arturo Luíz Soria, participants will explore dramatic storytelling by using personal narratives to create character-driven pieces.
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
MFA Performance Showcase II
In collaboration with the Cosmococas, the MFA students at Hunter College will be performing within the boundaries of the exhibition.
Coping Mechanisms — Winter 2024 Conservatory Performance
A Theatrical Exploration of The Human Condition, Unresolved Issues, and Other Unwonted Dilemmas.
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Lonely Artists Salon
Because being an artist doesn’t have to be so lonely!
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Theater. Divina Chatarsis by Catalina Cofone Polack
Argentine theater in Spanish with English subtitles.
March 16, 2024 (Saturday)
Saint James Staged Reading
Join us for a special evening of Saint James Staged Reading, where talented actors bring this moving original story to life on stage!
Step Down (The Summer We Were Superstars) by Francis MacCall — Play Reading
Homework Theater Company’s Reading Series featuring emerging playwrights and actors.
March 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Theatrical play “In the Time of the Butterflies”
“In the Time of the Butterflies” is a play by Caridad Svich, directed by José Zayas, based on the 1994 novel by Julia Álvarez.
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Live Sketch Comedy Theater with 54 Pages
Get ready for a hilarious Monday night filled with live sketch comedy with 54 Pages — prepare to laugh your socks off!
Theatre Devising 101
On Monday, March 13, 2024, Spaces@520, a subsidized office and rehearsal space for theatre companies in New York City, will host a workshop on Theatre Devising 101, led by Underground Skills Exchange, a collective of theatre artists who share their skills and knowledge with the community.
March 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
Tell me something: A Soundpainted Experience
Be Our Muse! Share a story, we’ll weave a world. Strike Anywhere’s musicians, dancers, and actors compose unique performances on the spot!
February 29, 2024 (Thursday)
Free Staged Reading: The American Dream By Juan Ramirez Jr.
Enjoy a free staged reading from our Dynamic Duos series that spotlights the magic that unfolds when two actors grace the stage.
February 24, 2024 (Saturday)
Colorada by Amanda Stamm Reading
In the wake of her grandfather’s death, Rhea is thrown into a whirlwind family road trip in a sardine can of a camper to the Rocky Mountains.
February 22, 2024 (Thursday)
The Meeting, Theatrical Performances
A fictional account of a secret meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. & Malcolm X, two of America’s best-known civil rights activists.
February 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Theatrical reading “The Horatios”
Join us for the second reading in the First Look Reading Series, The Horatios by Maura Pelczysnki.
February 10, 2024 (Saturday)
Play Reading “Stages”
Zena Group presents a reading of Niveka Hobaichan’s play “Stages”
February 7, 2024 (Wednesday)
GO Broadway in Concert 2024
An evening with international Musical Theater Students
February 5, 2024 (Monday)
The Future of Broadway: New Latiné Musicals with Latiné Musical Theatre Lab
Join us in conversation with Latiné Musical Theatre Lab about Latine artists who are leading the charge with fresh, diverse stories.
February 2, 2024 (Friday)
Staged Reading of “Trip-Trap” by Robin Rice
Join us for a staged reading of Robin Rice’s newest play “Trip-Trap”, directed by Kenny Wade Marshall
January 29, 2024 (Monday)
Lonely Artists Salon
Join us at Lonely Artists Salon for a night of creative souls coming together, sharing their art, and embracing the beauty of solitude.
January 28, 2024 (Sunday)
Staged Reading “Mem-Noires”
Join ANDTheatre Company for a staged reading of “Mem-Noires” by Vince Gerardi!
January 27, 2024 (Saturday)
Play Reading “Buried Stories”
A free reading of an interview-based new play — true stories exploring the history of the Staten Island Fresh Kills Landfill
January 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
Atlas of Performing Culture by Cristiano Leone
Cristiano Leone presents an illustrated voyage of performance, tracing important cultural sites and experiences around the world. Book sales and a signing to follow.
January 20, 2024 (Saturday)
A Play by Shades of Truth Theater
Two men... two strategies... one goal.
January 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Christian Science Theater 3000
Watch us roast bad religious media at Christian Science Theater! We’re going to hell anyway, may as well get some laughs out of it!
Theatrical Play “Sammy & Me”
Industry sharing of the new play with music.
January 1, 2024 (Monday)
Drag Show “Glam” (Girls Love A Monday)
Are you ready for stunning, hilarious, and fun shows! Well, Mondays have just gotten better with Hells Kitchens’s newest drag show!
December 30, 2023 (Saturday)
Ginger Spice: A Redhead Revue New Year’s Eve Eve
Burlesque and variety show celebrating redheads, featuring special acts and prizes for those with fiery locks, complemented by acclaimed ginger-infused cocktails.
December 24, 2023 (Sunday)
Performance “The Heart Of Christmas”
Join us for a live presentation delving into the true essence of the holiday season.
December 23, 2023 (Saturday)
Open Dramatic Play
Open Dramatic Play is a free program for children of different ages at the Bloomingdale Library in New York.
December 17, 2023 (Sunday)
Theatrical Reading of “Three Second Angel”
Join us for a staged reading of Three Second Angel, a new play by Lingyi Wang.
December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Theatrical Reading of William Shakespeare’s “HENRY V”
An intimate evening of theater featuring a reading of Shakespeare’s “HENRY V”.
December 11, 2023 (Monday)
The Playground: Theater Open Mic
Unleash Your Creativity at ’The Playground: Theater Open Mic" hosted by Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Eric Avilés!
December 6, 2023 (Wednesday)
Christian Science Theater 3000
Watch us roast bad religious media at Christian Science Theater! We’re going to hell anyway, may as well get some laughs out of it!
December 2, 2023 (Saturday)
Harlem Opera Theater: Celebrate the Holidays
Internationally acclaimed tenor, conductor, organist, and pianist Dr. Gregory Hopkins leads the Harlem Opera Theater in a festive program!
Meet the Maker: Voices of Lefferts Author Reading
Come hang out with the creators, learn their stories, and get inspired by the Voices of Lefferts
November 26, 2023 (Sunday)
Super Smash Show
Comedians play smash bros!! Come watch comics of all levels of Smash experience compete and perform
November 25, 2023 (Saturday)
Solo theater piece by Reynaldo Piniella “No History”
No History is a solo theater piece about two men, born in two different centuries, struggling to leave a mark on society.
November 18, 2023 (Saturday)
Performance “Saudade”
IMPACT THEATRE NYC’s Performance Salons are community-supported performances curated and performed by members of the Lucid Body community.
November 12, 2023 (Sunday)
NYC Broadway Theater Accessible Map
Discover the ultimate guide to accessible Broadway theaters in NYC, ensuring everyone can enjoy the magic of live performances firsthand!
November 4, 2023 (Saturday)
Performance by Alhayat Raksa “Life Is a Dance”
A dance story about an Arab woman’s choices, featuring Middle Eastern dance and original music.
October 27, 2023 (Friday)
Fall Production “This House We Burned”
Hope Center Arts & INO Youth presents this year’s October Production, “This House We Burned”. (See details in description)
October 22, 2023 (Sunday)
Unstaged Play Reading “Here Comes The Night”
Explore choice, friendship, and autonomy in ’Here Comes The Night.’ An exclusive reading for deep reflection and engaging discussions.
October 21, 2023 (Saturday)
Theatrical Performance “Dead Men Don’t Speak Easy”
South Plainfield residents and their guests, join us for “Dead Men Don’t Speak Easy” brought to you by the S. P. C.A.C.
October 15, 2023 (Sunday)
Play “Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records”
Retro Productions presents the first public reading of Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn followed by a talkback.
October 13, 2023 (Friday)
The Art of Sin: a spooky, immersive dance experience across 3 floors
This October, our exhibition of iniquity explores the entwined relationships between the seven deadly sins.
October 9, 2023 (Monday)
r* game by Jerrica D. White — immersive staged reading
Inviting you out to an immersive reading and exhibition created for Jerrica D. White’s play, r*game, co-directed by Marissa Joyce Stamps.
October 6, 2023 (Friday)
Performance “Migratory Patterns & Other Works”
The High Line welcomes back Matthew Westerby Company and Hudson Guild Theatre Company
Second Acts: Senior Talents Showcased
Second Acts is a celebration of the talents of many different performers, ages 55 and better, from the Hudson Guild community.
October 5, 2023 (Thursday)
Performance “Paper Planes”
Join us for the performance of Paper Planes
September 29, 2023 (Friday)
Play by Rebecca Hammer “Sunny & Dawn”
SPRiTZ Productions presents an exclusive reading of “Sunny & Dawn” with an artist talkback and complimentary happy hour refreshments!
September 28, 2023 (Thursday)
On Site Opera: Song of the Nightingale
Join us for an enchanting presentation of On Site Opera’s Song of the Nightingale!
September 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
Free Drag Show “Flamboyance”
Hosted by drag extraordinaire, Nancy Nogood, every Wednesday in Brooklyn at 9 PM!
Theater of War: Four Freedoms Park
A live dramatic reading of Sophocles’ Ajax as a catalyst for a powerful audience discussion about the visible and invisible wounds of war.
Turkey Day, an SLCTheatre Reading
Join us for the first reading in the First Look Reading Series, Turkey Day by Maegan Murphy.
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Show “Glam (Girls Love A Monday)”
Are you ready for stunning, hilarious, and fun shows? Well, Mondays have just improved with Hells Kitchens’s newest drag show!
September 23, 2023 (Saturday)
Mischief Everywhere You Look — Outdoor Dance Performance
Join us in beautiful Riverside Park for playful dances and live music
September 22, 2023 (Friday)
Staged reading “Of Love and Resistance” by Eric Avilés
“Of Love and Resistance” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Chilean Coup D’état, opening a space for dialogue, memory and creativity.
September 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Ten Mini-Plays by Barry Gifford — One Night Only
Ten mini-plays by Barry Gifford from his new book “Writers,” read by Lois Smith, Yvonna Pearson, Jodie Markell, Owen Campbell, and others.
September 18, 2023 (Monday)
Free Staged Reading: The Silverfish by Megan Loughran
When you’re young and in love and desperate and poor, the word “good” can mean a lot of things.
September 17, 2023 (Sunday)
Street Theater “Life on the Third Rail” or “A Subway Delay to the Future”
Step into a whimsical journey of how a day in the NYC subway becomes the gateway to a vibrant future, as we present “Life on the Third Rail”
September 16, 2023 (Saturday)
Performanses “Velocities 2”
Velocities is an analog culture event featuring live performances, local vendors, food trucks, film screenings, and workshop series.
September 15, 2023 (Friday)
Reading of La Sosa Sisters
A reading about sisterhood, grief, and family secrets.
September 12, 2023 (Tuesday)
Theatre For Positive Mental Health
Rehearsing and reconstructing a positive self-identity through storytelling for African, Caribbean, and Black Communities in the Peel Region.
September 5, 2023 (Tuesday)
September Theatre Meeting/Think Tank: Intimacy and Consent
Join us for our first Theatre Meeting and Think Tank of the year!
September 2, 2023 (Saturday)
Theatrical Games for Social Change
Join resident artist Je’Jae Cleo Mizrahi for an interactive workshop using theatrical warmup games for social change
August 31, 2023 (Thursday)
Play Reading: The Unlikely Adventure of Race McCloud! Private Eye
An open reading of Tom Hoefner’s NEWLY UPDATED all-ages adventure comedy play
August 28, 2023 (Monday)
EWC Theatre & Film Writing Group
Where writers and actors come together for an opportunity to collaborate
August 25, 2023 (Friday)
Dance-theater performance “Tell Me How You Breathe”
FREE dance-theater performance from the Loom Ensemble. Enjoy Dance Theater for Collective Liberation outside in Fort Tryon Park.
August 20, 2023 (Sunday)
Performance “Cats and Dogs Revelations” (with vermilion)
Join resident artist Vermilion for a storytelling performance with stories about pets and family, past and present.
August 19, 2023 (Saturday)
Screenplay “A Child’s Story”
This is the first musical theatre workshop ever put to the stage that will lead to a feature film... supposedly.
August 17, 2023 (Thursday)
Free Staged Reading: “Stone Don’t Lie” By Daniel Walter Owens
Stone Don’t Lie is a two-act play about betrayal, revenge, and friendship.
August 16, 2023 (Wednesday)
Play “Othello” — Shakespeare in the Park
Iago is furious about being overlooked for promotion and plots to take revenge against his General
August 14, 2023 (Monday)
Short Plays | (Writ)ual Mix
By Dennis A. Allen II, Keelay Gipson, Amina Henry, Goldie E. Patrick, and Liza Jessie Peterson
August 13, 2023 (Sunday)
Play “Richard III”
The Red Monkey Theater Group presents William Shakespeare’s classic play Richard III
August 11, 2023 (Friday)
Play “That’s My Son, Miguel Piñero”
This will be a preview of the play “That’s My Son, Miguel Piñero.” Miguel was an Award-winning playwright, poet & co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Miguel Piñero, this is a story of his love for his barrio and his mother Adelina Piñero.
August 7, 2023 (Monday)
“Every Day I Write The Book”, a new play by My Voice Theatre
My Voice Theatre’s 24th Summer production, written by BIPOC youth about issues that are important to them.
Performance “In The Here and Now”
NYC Cultural Affairs and The Paige Fraser Foundation present — A creative experiential healing moment through music, dance, and spoken word.
August 5, 2023 (Saturday)
Hip To Hip Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park
Hip to Hip Theater Co. returns to the Alice Austen House for a free performance of The Comedy of Errors.
Gnome Core: Experimental Art Performance
Join our Performance Artist in Residence for a captivating outdoor show!
July 29, 2023 (Saturday)
Experiment play “Walls: Chloe’s Story”
Walls is a Theatre of the Oppressed style performance about chronic vulvovaginal pain.
July 21, 2023 (Friday)
Frashplay Festival 2023
The FreshPlay Festival is back in person at MCC! Join us for readings of new plays by our Youth Company Playwriting Lab
Tales from the Labyrinth: A Night of One Acts
Three short one-act plays by burgeoning playwrights that take place in and around a fictional Labyrinth.
Playwrite “Love Warrior”
New Heritage Theatre Group is pleased to present our playwright and director Daniel “Koa” Beaty and his production of Love Warrior
July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
Performance “Cats and Dogs Revelations”
Join resident artist vermilion for a storytelling performance with stories about pets and family, past and present.
July 16, 2023 (Sunday)
Performances at Corona Plaza
Join us for free dance and music performances at Corona Plaza, in partnership with Queens Theatre
Uptown Shakespeare in the Park Popups | Eco-friendly
We will be popping up at the free event Malvolio | Free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in New York, NY.
July 12, 2023 (Wednesday)
Play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” — Shakespeare in the Park
The play consists of five interconnecting plots, connected by a celebration of the wedding of Duke Theseus of Athens and the Amazon queen, Hippolyta, which are set simultaneously in the woodland and in the realm of Fairyland, under the light of the moon.
July 11, 2023 (Tuesday)
Interactive Theatre “Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother”
A fun, interactive theatre show that features a mashup of fairy tales. Ages 4-10. At Denville Town Hall’s Community Room.
July 8, 2023 (Saturday)
“Malvolio” — Free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park
An original sequel inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with free performances at Marcus Garvey Park July 8th — 29th
July 5, 2023 (Wednesday)
“Classics On The Lawn” Performances From Black Box Performing Arts Center
Black Box Performing Arts Center will present script-in-hand performances Weds. July 5-August 23 at 8 p.m. on the library’s front plaza.
Free Drag Show — Flamboyance
Your next drag obsession is HERE.
June 25, 2023 (Sunday)
Performance “Love In Bloom”
Love In Bloom, an original Universal Temple of the Arts production, features dance, music, visual art, and poetry.
June 23, 2023 (Friday)
2023 Summer Intensive Final Showing
See our 2023 Summer Intensive students as they perform Parsons repertoire in New York City Center’s Studio 5 on Friday, June 23 at 2 pm!
June 19, 2023 (Monday)
Storytime at the cell “A night of Black stories”
A free night of music, storytelling, food, drinks, and general neighborhood joy celebrating Black stories.
June 18, 2023 (Sunday)
Shakespeare Downtown’s “The Lady of the Camellias”
Come see the tragic love story of “The Lady of the Camellias” at The Battery, starting on June 15, 2023 — the story of “La Traviata”.
June 16, 2023 (Friday)
Golem of Myelz by Dylan Gottlieb — Play Reading
Homework Theater Company’s second installation of the 2023 Summer Reading Series. Featuring emerging playwrights and actors.
Play “Oh What A Knight”
Join us for an evening of theater at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center!
June 12, 2023 (Monday)
Performance by Karatsu Association
Traditional Ningyo Joruri and Japanese dance performance followed by a brief get-together
June 10, 2023 (Saturday)
Dark Musical Comedy “Bullet Points”
Bullet Points is a dark comic musical about the effect that gun violence in schools has upon a teacher, her students, and the community.
Harlem Teen Shakespeare Intensive at The Dream Center
Young dreamers learn about the performing arts and create original works in a fun & free summer program!
Performance “Haunted by God: the Life of Dorothy Day”
The acclaimed one-woman play about the co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement who spent 47 years caring for the poor and working for peace
June 3, 2023 (Saturday)
Theater for Change presents Tenants in Crisis: A Cabaret
A performance with audience participation!
June 2, 2023 (Friday)
Jersey City Jazz Festival. WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison soul/jazz vocals
Don’t miss WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison soulful jazz vocals! Part of the Jersey City Jazz Festival!
June 1, 2023 (Thursday)
Theater for Change
Learn acting and improv while creating an original play. Led by Greenwich House Music School’s Theater Coordinator, Nicole Kontolefa
May 28, 2023 (Sunday)
Flatbush Community Theater’s Advanced Improv Showcase
Come enjoy the improv stylings of Flatbush Community Theater’s own First Intermediate Class of 2023!
May 23, 2023 (Tuesday)
Scenes From The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld
Join Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, David Leopold to hear some of the stories behind the lines in Hirschfeld’s drawings.
May 21, 2023 (Sunday)
Missing Them: A Closing Reception and Theater Performance
Join THE CITY for a community event to celebrate the lives of New Yorkers who died of COVID-19.
The Blu Room-A One Man Show Featuring Actor Rob Chen
You are invited to join us on Sunday, May 21st from 3 pm to 4:30 pm for an afternoon of laughs, cries, music and culture.
May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Performance “Gates, Borders, Barriers: 2022 Engaging Artists Fellows”
Join us for an evening of public performance featuring 2022 Fellows Yeseul Song and Maya Simone Z. with collaborator Cinthia Chen.
May 14, 2023 (Sunday)
Chocolate Factory Theater’s Mother’s Day Open House and Block Party
The Chocolate Factory Theater is proud to announce its first Mothers’ Day Open House and Block Party on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 12-4 pm
May 9, 2023 (Tuesday)
The Center + Public Theater 2023 Mobile Unit Present: “The Comedy of Errors”
The Center in partnership with The Public Theater’s 2023 Mobile Unit presents a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
May 7, 2023 (Sunday)
Peabody Dance Ensemble presents “Ascension”
Peabody Dance Ensemble, joined by special guests BARE Dance Company, presents “Ascension”. Peridance KnJ Theater.
Showcase Performance “Dream It...Be It...Do It!”
Mind-Builders Positive Youth Troupe Theater Program (PYT) will host their end-of-season showcase performance, “Dream It...Be It...Do it”.
May 6, 2023 (Saturday)
An Afternoon of Chinese Theater
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2 pm, the Chinese American Arts Council will present An Afternoon of Chinese Theater at the New York Chinese Community Center Theater.
April 28, 2023 (Friday)
Performance “Gondal”
Gondal by Kimberly Belflower, Directed by Sánchez Sánchez & Assistant Directed by Esther Kohl.
April 26, 2023 (Wednesday)
April Open Mic Night of Theatre, Song, Ideas, and Current Events
The ATW community is joining together in a mission of inspiration and exchange!
April 22, 2023 (Saturday)
Theatrical Performance “Hamlet”
To see or not to see — that is your question.
April 21, 2023 (Friday)
Theatrical Performance “King Lear”
NYU Shakespeare in the Square presents King Lear. Five shows, three locations, one weekend. A tale of greed and power directed by Zoe Gray.
April 20, 2023 (Thursday)
Theatrical reading. Cold Reading and Community Resource Fair Series
3rd Thursdays “Soleil presents: Writing Submission”: Writers, actors, and theater lovers, we want YOU to bring your fresh pages and readiness to cold read to FCT!
April 19, 2023 (Wednesday)
Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater We’re Here to Stay
National Queer Theater will be hosting its last Staging Pride Workshop on Wednesday, April 19th at 5 pm at The Center.
April 17, 2023 (Monday)
Storytime at the Cell — Musical Guest Kathryn Allison and Host Xavier Reyes
Storytime is back and it’s better than ever!
April 13, 2023 (Thursday)
Performance “Elephant & Piggie: We Are in a Play”
An Independent Project Created by Sabrina Caputo, presented by NYU/Tisch Drama/Experimental Theatre Wing
Performance “Czar Dla Domu”
A very young, unfinished play snarling in Slavic monsters, witches, a Catholic triple goddess, and A War Without End.
Performance “Sganarelle: A Cuck of the Mind”
A tale of love and lust, a story of betrayal and trust. Spoken in rhyme and a wicked good time, seeing this show is an absolute must!
April 6, 2023 (Thursday)
Performance “Haunted”
Welcome to ghost-hunting training! Join Avery for investigations in their childhood home which may be haunted by more than just ghosts...
Scenes from “Gruesome Playground Injuries”
A collection of Kayleen and Doug’s encounters over thirty years.
Performance “This can’t be happening”
An annual forest camping trip gets spooky when 5 friends confront an unknown enemy and inner truths about themselves along the way.
Performance “Warped”
Where do we go when the story does not proceed as written?
Performance “A monster calls”
The Monster showed up just after midnight. As they do.
April 2, 2023 (Sunday)
Theatrical improvisation “Improv II Showcase”
Come enjoy the improv stylings of Flatbush Community Theater’s own First Intermediate Class of 2023!
April 1, 2023 (Saturday)
Colliding Dreams: A Performance by AYDO
Immerse yourself in an intimate performance centered on reimagined adaptations of Ayoung and Nicholas’ dreams.
March 30, 2023 (Thursday)
Theatrical Performance “Macbeth”
Contrasting beautiful things with ugly things.
March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
March Open Mic Night of Theatre, Song, Ideas, and Current Events
The ATW community is joining together in a mission of inspiration and exchange!
March 19, 2023 (Sunday)
Amateur Burlesque Night
House of Yes presents “Amateur Burlesque Night”! Free All Night.
March 8, 2023 (Wednesday)
Eurovision Dance Party
House of Yes and EurovsioNYC present Eurovision Night. Let the Eurovision Dance Party begin!
March 1, 2023 (Wednesday)
Bushwick’s Got Talent: Variety Show
House of Yes presents Bushwick’s got talent variety show
February 26, 2023 (Sunday)
Show “Bing-Hoe: TransQueen Bingo” at Parkhouse
Trans-Queen hoe-bag icon Glace Chase takes over Parkhouse every 4th Sunday for Bing-Hoe! Bingo with Prizes. Cash. Chaos!!!
February 24, 2023 (Friday)
Screen Queens: A Drag Race Viewing Party
House of Yes Presents SCREEN QUEENS Drag Race Viewing Party with Madame Vivien V + Pixel the Drag Jester
RuPaul’s Drag Race Screening
Join us at Parklife for this week’s episode of RPDR15!
February 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Drag Show “MARDI GRAS: Brass, Sass & Ass”
House of Yes presents MARDI GRAS: Dirtyfinger, Hudson Horns
February 11, 2023 (Saturday)
“The You Voice” Special Performance
“The You Voice” Special Performance Saturday, February 11th, 7-9 pm Mana Contemporary 888 Newark Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306
Heroes Day Celebration | Dance, Music, & Theater Performances
Honoring Icons, Legends, and Changemakers. Free & Open to the Public
February 8, 2023 (Wednesday)
GO Broadway — Musical Theater Students Concert
GO, Broadway is a theater program now accredited through Manhattan College founded by Valentina Berger.
January 31, 2023 (Tuesday)
Performs “Hears the Story”
Hears the Story is an inspirational community of artists and story lovers hearing ancient stories performed live and discussing them.
January 22, 2023 (Sunday)
Screenplay and Wine
A fun and casual get-together! We will do a reading of a couple of scenes from Wes Anderson’s comedic and moving film, The Royal Tenenbaums.
January 11, 2023 (Wednesday)
“Mothermotherland” — Free Performances
An originally devised theater performance developed over 5 months by Ukrainian and American artists.
January 8, 2023 (Sunday)
Free Theater: “One with the Current” by Daniel Damiano
A NC husband and father accompanies his childhood friend on a fishing trip during the pandemic, but the events will change his life forever.
UNBirthday Drag Bingo Brunch
A very merry unbirthday to you! Join us Sunday Afternoons at Someday Bar playing bingo at brunch hosted by Zenon TeaVee!!!
January 7, 2023 (Saturday)
Bawdy Beautiful — Drag Cabaret Brunch
Come spend an hour or two or three with internationally acclaimed drag queen and vocalist Vivien Gabor as she performs all your favorite songs from the radio, Broadway, and beyond!
January 1, 2023 (Sunday)
Drag show “Playthingz”
Weekly early dance party & drag revue in the West Village!
December 23, 2022 (Friday)
Interdisciplinary exhibit and performance
Join us for the launch of Semonti & Srijonology, debut brands by Semonti Wahed.
December 22, 2022 (Thursday)
Broadway Of The Bronx: “A Juan Man Show Workshop”
On December 22nd at 7 pm, come to Lehman College’s Studio Theater for a free workshop performance of Broadway Of The Bronx: “A Juan Man Show”.
December 21, 2022 (Wednesday)
Celebration of music and culture “Radiant Revelry”
Join Honk NYC and Batalá New York in a celebration of music and culture at the newly renovated Eubie Blake Theater.
bumalik — Open Rehearsal
“bumalik” (Tagalog for “to return”) is a collaborative work by Marie Lloyd Paspe (director/choreography) and Sabrina Herbosa Reyes and Giovanni Rivera of Almasphere (installation design).
Glamorama: A Free Drag And Burlesque Show
NYC Channel Surfing Sweetheart Zenon TeaVee brings you a weekly variety show featuring Drag and Burlesque at this Atlantic Av staple in BK!
December 18, 2022 (Sunday)
Brooklyn/NYC Drag Brunch — Brunch Marks The Spot
Enjoy The Fabulousness Of Brooklyn’s Longest Running Drag Brunch!!
December 15, 2022 (Thursday)
Denim Darlings Holiday Show
Mom Jeans Comedy presents Denim Darlings! We welcome you to join us at Starr Bar for a star® studded lineup.
December 14, 2022 (Wednesday)
Amateur Burlesque Night
House of Yes presents Amateur Burlesque Night! Free All Night.
Instituto Coreográfico: Showcasing Michelle Manzanales
Join us for a free showing featuring a work-in-progress by choreographer Michelle Manzanales
December 12, 2022 (Monday)
Performing 101 Showcase
Uptown Melody`s Performing 101 Workshop is proud to present our Fall 2022 Showcase!
December 11, 2022 (Sunday)
Colored Criticism Holiday Party with Passion Fruit Dance Company
Celebrate the holidays with Colored Criticism! We’re excited to host the street and club dance trio Passion Fruit Dance Company!
Christmas Carols and Hymns for Everyone
Come sing Christmas Carols and Hymns! An hour-long event—free and open to all
December 9, 2022 (Friday)
“Private Bodies” — Performative installation & dance
Performative installation mixing dance, video, and photography
December 8, 2022 (Thursday)
Pulse: Resonating Earth — Closing Gala with Art of Motion Dance Theatre
Multimedia/Dance event to close “PULSE: Resonating Earth”. Installation by Poramit Thantapalit, conceived by Lynn Needle, AOMDT.
December 7, 2022 (Wednesday)
Bushwick`s Got Talent: Variety Show
House of Yes presents Bushwick`s got talent variety show #BESTSHOWSEVER
Holiday Mixer & Performances
I`m From Driftwood`s holiday mixer with live performances, a story screening, and a free drink ticket (thx Tito`s!) with registration.
Performance “Hot Mess: Drag Competition”
House of Yes presents HOT MESS: the hottest, messiest drag show this side of Bushwick
December 3, 2022 (Saturday)
Lakou NOU Culminating Event
Live music, dance, and visual art celebrate the sheer resistance and power within Brooklyn`s Haitian diasporic community.
December 2, 2022 (Friday)
Hedda Gabler Performance #1
Estate homes. Maids. Aristocracy. Among it all, Hedda Gabler is the ultimate femme fatale. Careful not to fall for her charm, though, or you’ll be looking death right in the eye.
Celebrating a Decade of UnLocal
A Free Family-Friendly Event
November 30, 2022 (Wednesday)
Light Up Brooklyn Commons
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an evening of festive outdoor activities at Brooklyn Commons.
November 26, 2022 (Saturday)
An Afternoon of Chinese Theater
On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, at 3 PM, the Chinese American Arts Council will present An Afternoon of Chinese Theater at Flushing Town Hall.
Letters Without Borders
An immersive experience of togetherness by combining traditional arts with mixed reality to tell the stories of migrants living in NYC.
November 18, 2022 (Friday)
Latin American Art Triennial Public Program Performance
A free performance for everyone at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos.
Performance “SCRAAATCH”
Artists Space is pleased to present a special performance and installation by SCRAAATCH, the artist duo of E. Jane and chukwumaa (who also record music individually as MHYSA and lawd knows, respectively).
November 17, 2022 (Thursday)
Performances by Big Freedia and Freakquencee
Dr. Martens Presents is back with free live shows.
Amateur Burlesque Night
Take it off! Everyone can get almost naked on stage, and now you can too... in front of an audience, under the spotlight, on the House of Yes stage! Come see the hilarious brilliance of first-timers and emerging artists taking off their clothes and showing off their moves just for you!
November 15, 2022 (Tuesday)
Performance “The Ruthless Cosmopolitan: Apotropaios”
“The Ruthless Cosmopolitan: Apotropaios” is a live ensemble performance artwork from sculptor and performance artist Chelsea Steinberg Gay.
November 12, 2022 (Saturday)
Sankofa Residency`s culminating performance
Come witness an embodied love letter exploring BedStuy’s past, present, and future through dance and performance art.
November 11, 2022 (Friday)
Theatrical performance “Sun / Blurring Shine”
Hudson Guild Theatre Company presents “Sun / Blurring Shine”, a double bill of plays by Adrienne Kennedy and Zakiyyah Alexander.
November 10, 2022 (Thursday)
Performances by “Sorry Mom” and “Control Top”
Dr. Martens Presents is back with free live shows.
Play by Emily Krause “Are you happy now”
How far does a woman have to go to find her own individual place in the world?
November 9, 2022 (Wednesday)
Performance “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale.
November 8, 2022 (Tuesday)
Show “Curtains Up!”
Do you like musicals? Do you like drag shows? Then you’ll LOVE the show, “Curtains Up!”, every Tuesday at 9 PM.
November 5, 2022 (Saturday)
Wanderings: A Dance Performance with Kathy Westwater
Freshkills Park presents Choreographer Kathy Westwater`s Wanderings, a work emerging from her inquiry begun nearly fifteen years ago into the site of Fresh Kills Landfill.
November 4, 2022 (Friday)
A Special Presentation of “Frida” by the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble
Join us for an evening celebration of Mexican culture through dance! The New York City-based Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble will perform a free presentation of “Frida” at Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City.
October 20, 2022 (Thursday)
Comedy Night at Gotham West Market
Comedy Night at Gotham West Market featuring Jeff Arcuri!
October 19, 2022 (Wednesday)
Savage! A Comedy Show
Savage Comedy is every Wednesday night at Logan`s Run in Park Slope. Named one of the Best Comedy Shows in Brooklyn by Vulture/Splitsider.
September 10, 2022 (Saturday)
Outdoor Performances at Diversity Plaza
Dance performances at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights (37th Road between Broadway and 74th Street and on 73rd Street between Broadway and Roosevelt Avenue), 5:00-6:15 pm! Free and outdoors.
August 24, 2022 (Wednesday)
A Weekly Stand-Up Show
A live free weekly stand-up comedy show in Park Slope, Brooklyn
August 20, 2022 (Saturday)
Dance Performances at Sutphin Playground
Youth DJs, a drum circle, and dance performances at Sutphin Playground (part of Baisley Pond Park)
August 18, 2022 (Thursday)
Free play reading “Small Ordinary Gods”
An exploration into the experience of endings and loss — lives, relationships, cycles, internal journeys. FREE play reading.
August 17, 2022 (Wednesday)
Shakespeare in the Park “Othello”
Black Box Studios performs Othello at the Englewood Library Wednesdays from August 10—September 14, on the library’s front plaza at 8 p.m.
August 16, 2022 (Tuesday)
Free Play Reading “Silence” by Trina Davies
It only takes one spark of love to change the world forever. Mabel and Alexander Hubbard Bell.
August 4, 2022 (Thursday)
Outdoor Performances at Forest Park
Check out a different lineup for each show of the 2022 Queensboro Dance Festival companies, plus live music at the Forest Park Bandshell!
July 29, 2022 (Friday)
Performance “No gods only flowers”
Join Poncili Creación in the PS1 Courtyard for a visual poem with larger-than-life puppets and live musical accompaniment
July 27, 2022 (Wednesday)
July Open Mic Night of Theatre, Song, Ideas, and Current Events
Join The Actors Theatre Workshop for Open Mic Night Wednesday, July 27th from 7-9 PM ET!
July 24, 2022 (Sunday)
Arts in Action Festival “Public Evening Performance”
You invite to join us for the final performance of the Arts in Action Festival on Sunday, July 24th, 2022 at Manhattan School of Music’s Neidorff-Karpati Hall from 7 PM — 8:30 PM.
July 5, 2022 (Tuesday)
Twelfth Night | Free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare’s classic gets an “Afrofuturistic” makeover with free performances at Marcus Garvey Park
Theatrical performance “Twelfth Nigh”
Shakespeare’s classic gets an “Afrofuturistic” makeover with free performances at Marcus Garvey Park
June 18, 2022 (Saturday)
Sacred and Profane Love: An Experimental Opera
IRT Theater’s staging of “Sacred and Profane Love,” a new experimental opera, presents a unique environment for meditation on the mystic.
Sacred and Profane Love “An Experimental Opera”
IRT Theater’s staging of “Sacred and Profane Love”, a new experimental opera, presents a unique environment for meditation on the mystic
June 13, 2022 (Monday)
Resonances of Dramaturgical Practices in Contemporary Theater: A Discussion
A discussion on the publication of Kai Tuchmann’s book Postdramatic Dramaturgies: Resonances between Asia and Europe.
June 5, 2022 (Sunday)
Twelfth Night. Free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), a non-profit, professional theater company that provides educational and literary programs to underserved communities in Harlem and has brought audiences Black artistic excellence for over two decades, in association with Yale Repertory Theatre, will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Marcus Garvey Park in East Harlem July 5-29. The play will be free to the public.
May 19, 2022 (Thursday)
Theater in Quarantine (Livestream)
First live in-person performance by the creators of Theater in Quarantine, making digital magic and a tiny closet into an expansive stage.
May 12, 2022 (Thursday)
The Neoptolemus Project. Live readings of scenes from Sophocles’ Philoctetes
Live readings of scenes from Sophocles’ Philoctetes as a catalyst for a powerful discussion about mental health, coming of age, and caregiving
April 15, 2022 (Friday)
JUMBO! A Circus and Dance Spectacular All About Romance
This new work conceived and directed by Jim Furlong features 15 of Rodgers and Hart’s most glorious and romantic songs.
April 12, 2022 (Tuesday)
Toni Morrison Rewrites “Othello”
In this conversation, Shakespearean scholars Jean Howard and Kim F. Hall, Toni Morrison scholar Farah Jasmine Griffin, contemporary drama scholar Rebecca Kastleman discuss Morrison’s radical re-imagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
April 11, 2022 (Monday)
Toni Bentley Presents Serenade “A Balanchine Story with Daphne Merkin”
Toni Bentley presents her new memoir SERENADE: A BALANCHINE STORY, in conversation with novelist and critic Daphne Merkin.
Tiny Cupboard Community Improv Show
Come and watch a low stakes, here-to-have-fun goofing around. Improv show featuring the fractured improv community post-pandemic rebuilding.
April 10, 2022 (Sunday)
Sunday Theater Program for Children & Palm Sunday Play
Led by theater professionals Sarah Colt & Colin Robertson.
March 22, 2022 (Tuesday)
Field Prep Series: Playwrights in the City
Field Prep Series: Playwrights in the City — Tips, advice, and best practices for transitioning into the field as a playwright
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