A customized, interactive show with audience input that is unique every time!
... Read moreAt a Times Square Theatre, each show is tailored to that specific audience, featuring spontaneous skits and songs inspired by your child's ideas and involvement. The MC engages with the audience every 4-5 minutes, seeking input about songs, movies, TV shows, books, and activities to shape the next performance. Some games even involve kids (and a few parents) on stage to guide the humor. Every show is a unique experience!
The story of the Mirabal sisters standing up to one of history’s most notorious dictators.
... Read more'In the Time of Butterflies' is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of General Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The ‘butterflies,' (their secret code name), were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960.
Performed in Spanish with English subtitles.
The Neo-Futurists' lineup of interactive plays, each written by a performer and honed by the ensemble.
... Read moreThe Infinite Wrench is a mechanism that unleashes a barrage of two-minute plays for a live audience. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song; all are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week, The Infinite Wrench is the New York Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to audiences including those unreached or unmoved by traditional theatre.
The only living non-Japanese Master of the art of comic storytelling, brings Rakugo to New York.
... Read moreKatsura Sunshine's 'Rakugo' features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono on a minimal set. He uses a fan and a hand towel for props to tell a comic monologue followed by a traditional story.
Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling. Katsura Sunshine, who is originally from Canada, is the only Western Rakugo Master of the 800 Rakugo Masters. Sunshine's show bridges the gap between the East and the West.
The show was nominated for an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience. Sunshine was also the bilingual MC for the opening reception of the G20 Summit in Osaka.
In its 8th year, Distorted Diznee is a high octane look at Disney classics through a drag queen lens.
... Read moreA Civil War vet in 1800s NYC battles trauma and finds hope in mysterious children's toys.
... Read moreAlexander “Sander” Klaus, a young soldier forever changed by the Civil War, returns home with deep scars on his heart, mind, and body. In the lively, soot-streaked streets of 1800s New York City, he forges new relationships and rebuilds his life. Yet, he can’t explain the eerie coincidence of wartime flashbacks with the sudden appearance of children’s toys.
Told in clever rhyming verse by Christian Hege, this uplifting play is a beautiful fairy tale that explores the possibility of turning pain into joy, offering delight and surprises at every turn.
Experience the radical '70s through live storytelling and visionary artist interviews.
... Read moreReimagines WNYC’s 1970s "Arts Forum" radio program, where avant-garde artists shared their voices. This new show uses a creative and experimental approach to storytelling, reflecting the spirit of downtown New York's artistic community from that era. The performance brings to life the words of influential figures like Harry Smith, Yvonne Rainer, and Kenneth Anger, accompanied by their evocative films and imagery. The show invites audiences to explore a vision for the future inspired by these '70s trailblazers, where the lines between art and audience blur, and a vibrant, activist-driven creative culture thrives in America.
Two lifelong pen pals share 50 years of secrets, joys, and heartache in this intimate journey.
... Read morePen Pals follows Bernie and Mags, two best friends who, despite living oceans apart and never meeting in person, have stayed connected for over fifty years through their letters. Played by Nancy McKeon and Johanna Day, these characters share every aspect of their lives—from small details to profound secrets. Through joy and heartbreak, the two women reveal a unique bond that has grown stronger than any other in their lives. Witness the journey of a lifetime told in their own words, spanning decades of friendship, loyalty, and the power of connection.
This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
... Read moreBased on the novel by Gregory Maguire, 'Wicked' looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy crash lands her house in Oz, there is another young woman, Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly and popular blonde, Glinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
The score by Stephen Schwartz ('Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Prince of Egypt') includes the songs 'Defying Gravity,' 'Popular,' and 'The Wizard and I.'
'Wicked' opened in 2003 and in 2019 became the fifth-longest-running show in Broadway history.
Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.
... Read moreThe worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costumes by Julie Taymor, is based on the beloved 1994 animated Disney movie. Simba will someday inherit the throne of the Pridelands, but he isn't quite ready. When his devious Uncle Scar murders King Mufasa, Simba flees to escape his guilt. Time and new friends keep Simba company until his past comes back to remind him of his rightful place.
The music is by international superstar Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The score includes 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'Circle of Life.'
The musical is the third-longest-running show on Broadway - and the eighth longest-running show in the West End - and is notable for director Julie Taymor's concept which incorporates puppets to bring the animals to life.
A Gazan mother races against time in a gripping story of survival and resilience on stage.
... Read moreDuring a scorching summer, a Gazan mother faces the ultimate race against time in A Knock on the Roof, a new play at New York Theatre Workshop. Written by and starring Khawla Ibraheem, and directed by Oliver Butler, this powerful piece dives into themes of motherhood, resilience, and survival. Butler, known for What the Constitution Means to Me, returns to New York Theatre Workshop with this gripping story, running for a limited engagement this winter.
John’s plan to demolish his father’s butcher shop unravels when a meat monster takes over.
... Read moreJohn is set on demolishing the butcher shop he’s inherited from his estranged father, but his plans are disrupted when he discovers a mysterious creature lurking within. This meat monster resists John’s intentions, wielding supernatural powers that upend his life and strain his bond with his best friend, Todd. The Hand That Feeds You is a dark, offbeat comedy exploring themes of otherness, family legacy, and the universal search for belonging—even for those who feel like nothing more than sacks of meat.