N.Y. theater

Seattle’s ‘First Date’ Headed to B’way

Previews for the new musical, currently enjoying its world premiere in Seattle, are scheduled to start July 9, with an opening date of Aug. 4.

Drama Therapy Group to Host Gala with Presenters Light and Broderick

CANY will hold their annual gala at the Edison Hotel Ballroom on Monday, April 29, honoring Tony Award winners Katie Finneran and Kathleen Marshall.

Naked Angels Finds New Home at New School

The downtown theater company is partnering with the New School for Drama and will be housed in the schools’ facilities on Bank Street.

Beauty Pageant Returns to B’way

The 7th annual Broadway Beauty Pageant will be held May 20 at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

Nonprofit Theaters Lose in Diversity Hirings

The Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC) recently released their annual “Ethnic Representation on New York City Stages” report, which found diversity lacking.

Drama League Announces New Spaces in Center

The newly announced studio lab will be a space devoted to the development of new plays and musicals, as well as workshops, readings, class, open rehearsals, symposia, panel discussions, and the new Drama League Resident Artists Program.

Last Dance Call for Camp Broadway

Camp Broadway Dance announces a last call for the registration to its Feb. 16­–18 program for teenage dancers between the ages of 14 and 18

Kelli O'Hara, Will Swenson To Guest Star in Season 3 of 'Submissions Only'

The “Submissions Only” group launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a third season in November and was able to raise $60,000, exceeding their fundraising goal by $10,000.

Columbia’s Theater Productions Move Downtown

MFA thesis productions from Columbia University School of the Arts’ Theatre Program will be moving to new off-campus venues, including 3LD Art and Technology Center, the Connelly Theater, and La MaMato, to be closer to the heart of Off-Broadway.

Inside Broadway and 'Annie' Give Back to Schoolchildren

The cast and crew of “Annie,” currently on Broadway, participate in Inside Broadway and introduce more than 2,500 NYC schoolchildren to the theater