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The Dodge Poetry Festival Returns to Newark this Fall

By NEW YORK TREND / June 17, 2026 /

Poetry lovers, aspiring writers, students, and families will once again gather in downtown Newark this fall as the Dodge Poetry Festival returns October 15–17, 2026. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the event remains the largest poetry festival in North America and one of…

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Free. For All. Forever. The Public’s Shakespeare For The City Lunches

By Ann Brown / June 16, 2026 /

New York City’s beloved summer theater tradition is returning bigger than ever. The Public Theater, alongside returning Shakespeare For the City Presenting Partner Citizens, has announced the launch of SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY, a citywide celebration of free theater, community, and culture that will run through September 8. This summer’s expanded initiative will bring world-class…

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Tracy Morgan, Kathryn Busby, Felicia Pride Among Honorees at 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors

By Ann Brown / June 15, 2026 /

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced a slate of influential television creatives, executives and storytellers who will be recognized at the 8th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on Aug. 8 in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony, taking place at City Club LA in Downtown Los Angeles, will celebrate actor and comedian Tracy Morgan,…

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Paper Mill Playhouse Reveals Star-Studded New Season While Undergoing Massive $48.8 Million Transformation

By NEW YORK TREND / June 14, 2026 /

One of New Jersey’s most celebrated theater institutions is preparing for a season of blockbuster productions even as it enters the final stage of a sweeping multi-million-dollar renovation project. Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring four crowd-pleasing productions: Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan…

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‘Girl, Interrupted’ Gets Extended Before Opening Night as Buzz Builds Around Star-Studded World Premiere

By Ann Brown / June 14, 2026 /

Anticipation is already running high for the world premiere stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted, and now theatergoers will have even more time to experience it. The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension of the highly anticipated production before its official opening night, with performances now running through June 28. The production begins previews on…

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Howard Hughes, JFK Mystery, and Singing School Buses: York Theatre Unveils Ambitious New Season

By Ann Brown / June 13, 2026 /

The York Theatre is betting big on new musicals for its 2026-2027 season, unveiling a lineup that includes two world premieres, the return of its popular New2NY Series, and a new partnership designed to bring family-friendly productions to the Upper East Side. The celebrated Off-Broadway institution, known for developing and producing original musicals, announced an…

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Larry David and Barack Obama Team Up for HBO Comedy Series Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

By Ann Brown / June 12, 2026 /

One of television’s most unexpected collaborations is heading to HBO this summer. HBO has released a new teaser and first-look images for Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a seven-episode limited sketch comedy series that brings together comedy icon Larry David and former President Barack Obama in a project unlike anything either has done…

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The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit Brings Free ‘As You Like It’ Tour to All Five Boroughs This June

By Ann Brown / June 11, 2026 /

The Public Theater is once again taking Shakespeare beyond traditional theater walls and directly into New York City communities with the return of its beloved Mobile Unit program. This summer, the Mobile Unit will present a free citywide tour of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It, bringing performances to parks, recreation centers, correctional…

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Pink Fang’s ‘The Table’ Brings a Dreamlike Exploration of Desire, Aging, and What It Means to Have Enough

By Ann Brown / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Pink Fang’s ‘The Table’ Brings a Dreamlike Exploration of Desire, Aging, and What It Means to Have Enough

Pink Fang, the experimental theater company formerly known as Ping Chong and Company, is set to debut its latest original production, The Table, in New York City this June. Running June 5–14 at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church, the movement-driven work promises an immersive theatrical experience that explores desire, fulfillment, and the human struggle…

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Brooklyn’s Molière in the Park Earns Drama Desk Recognition for ‘The Imaginary Invalid’

By NEW YORK TREND / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Brooklyn’s Molière in the Park Earns Drama Desk Recognition for ‘The Imaginary Invalid’

Molière in the Park (MIP), the Brooklyn-based theater company known for bringing free classical theater to diverse audiences, is celebrating a major achievement after receiving two nominations for the 2026 Drama Desk Awards for its acclaimed production of The Imaginary Invalid. Founding Executive Director Lucie Tiberghien earned a nomination for her adaptation of Molière’s beloved…

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