Following a critically acclaimed debut and enthusiastic audience response, New Place Players is bringing back Tempest Tossed, its intimate adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, for a limited eight-performance engagement this June at Casa Duse in Brooklyn. Adapted by Craig Bacon and directed by Janina Picard, Tempest Tossed transforms Shakespeare’s final masterpiece into a chamber…
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A powerful new play exploring one of the most complex and increasingly common family dynamics in modern society will receive an industry presentation this June in New York City. Producer Debra Olshan-Cooper has announced an industry reading of America’s Mom, a new work by acclaimed playwright Joe Calarco, directed by Hannah Ryan and featuring a…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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