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.
Puppetry and animation tell a dog's emotional journey, directed by Arielle Gray and Tim Watts.
... Read moreNew Owner tells the story of Bart, a young shelter dog adopted by Mabel, an elderly woman grieving the loss of her partner. Their bond is immediate and deep, but as time passes, Bart is left to navigate the world alone after Mabel’s death. From bustling streets to shadowy alleyways, Bart’s journey becomes one of survival, memory, and resilience.
Told entirely without words, the production uses puppetry and animation to convey emotion and perspective from a dog’s point of view. The visual storytelling captures both the whimsy and sorrow of Bart’s odyssey through an unpredictable urban landscape.
Created by Arielle Gray and Tim Watts, New Owner is a contemplative and visually striking work that explores companionship, loss, and the possibility of renewal through the eyes of a loyal pet.
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 solo memoir about a comic’s bond with his devout immigrant father.
... Read moreThis one-hour solo work by Ismael Loutfi explores his relationship with his deeply religious immigrant father, known as “Baba.” Blending stand-up comedy with personal storytelling and multimedia elements, the piece traces Loutfi’s experience of growing up Muslim in the United States. Through recollections that move between humor and introspection, he examines generational expectations, faith, and cultural contradiction. The performance shifts across tones and formats, using direct address and visual components to frame a personal narrative about family, belief, and identity.
A dark comedy exposing chaotic lives behind film and TV productions.
... Read moreInspired by the four-decade career of production designer Dean Taucher, this dark comedy draws on behind-the-scenes experiences from film and television sets. The play presents a series of interconnected scenes and characters based on industry encounters, revealing the personalities, conflicts, and absurd situations that arise during production.
Performed by Jason Donovan Hall, Grant Neale, and Oneika Phillips, the actors shift between multiple roles depicting figures such as volatile crew members, performers, and executives. Through episodic storytelling, the narrative examines workplace dynamics, professional ethics, and the unpredictable environment of the entertainment industry.
A pop-opera vampire story set in a decadent nightclub, blending myth, music, and modern spectacle.
... Read moreSet inside a nightclub called The Crimson, BLOOD/LOVE follows the world’s first vampire as she searches for a life beyond a thousand years of violence. Once the ruler of the underworld, she now longs for something more than eternal hunger, but her path shifts when she encounters a mortal man carrying a secret of his own. Their meeting ignites a collision between immortality, desire, and danger.
The production features creative contributions from a member of the team behind Masquerade and two choreographers from Dancing with the Stars. Together, they shape the show’s blend of theatrical storytelling, contemporary movement, and nightclub-inspired staging.
Built as a pop opera with an original score, the piece uses cinematic scale and atmospheric design to build a modern reimagining of the vampire mythos.
An actor drinks heavily (think Comedy Central's 'Drunk History') and tries to corral others into enacting a story by the Bard.
... Read moreEvery night, a Drunk Shakespeare Society member will have at least five shots of whiskey and then attempt to perform in a Shakespearean play. Each performance by The Drunk Shakespeare Society requires a Patron, an audience member to be the King or Queen who helps run the show. Anything can, and does, happen. Craft cocktails are available for purchase throughout the show.
The Drunk Shakespeare Society also performs Drunk Romeo & Juliet seasonally.
Campus tensions test a friendship as free speech debates divide a university.
... Read moreSet in 1985 at a small liberal university, the play follows ethics professor Philip Hoffman and Dean of Students Albert Becker, longtime friends whose bond was forged through civil rights activism. Now working together in academia, they face renewed tensions when a student from the South Bronx challenges institutional authority by inviting a controversial speaker to campus.
As debates over free speech escalate, underlying inequalities and differing perspectives on responsibility and leadership come to the surface. The conflict forces both men to reexamine their values, their past, and their understanding of each other, as institutional priorities collide with personal convictions.
Three sisters face loss, isolation, and change amidst shifting power in Puerto Rico.
... Read moreThe poignant story of three sisters from Puerto Rico's upper class as they grapple with the devastating loss of their parents, social standing, wealth, and possessions. Isolated in their deteriorating home on Cristo Street in Old San Juan, the sisters confront themes of love, jealousy, and the relentless passage of time.
Woven into their conversations are reflections on the American invasion of Puerto Rico, contrasted with memories of Spanish colonial rule, revealing complex emotions of pain, victimization, and longing. Their journey highlights personal and national struggles during a period of profound cultural and political change.
A musical comedy blending faith, friendship, first love, and electro-Latin tunes.
... Read moreLa Llamada is a lively musical featuring original tunes performed by a live band. This comedic production explores themes of faith, camaraderie, young romance, self-discovery, and blends electrifying Latin elements with nods to the iconic Whitney Houston.
A high-intensity performance where five artists race escalating tasks on four treadmills.
... Read moreBurnout Paradise brings five performers into a timed contest that unfolds on four treadmills, beginning with a straightforward wager and building into a sequence of increasingly demanding physical tasks. Combining elements of comedy, endurance-based performance, and conceptual art, the production examines the drive to push past personal limits under pressure. The piece uses its athletic structure to frame a study of challenge, momentum, and the impulse to keep moving, creating a stage environment defined by unpredictability and sustained physical effort.