About the company

Ars Nova

Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing theater, comedy, and music artists in the early stages of their professional careers. Its unique development programs are designed to support outside-the-box thinking and encourage innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a safe environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova gives voice to a new generation of artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work.

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Productions (11)

Already closed Dr. Ride's American Beach House NYC: West Village

70 70 reviews

Set in Missouri on the night before Dr. Sally Ride's historic launch into space, Ars Nova's world premiere explores sexual politics, power, and repression between three friends in 1983.

Already closed Underground Railroad Game NYC: West Village

80 147 reviews

Ars Nova presents a return engagement of this taboo-smashing comedy that ravages American tropes about race, sex, and power politics. Winner of the 2017 Obie for Best New American Play.

Already closed Mrs. Murray's Menagerie NYC: West Village

78 95 reviews

Ars Nova presents The Mad Ones new work in which the creators of a 1970s children’s television program have commissioned a focus group to probe the parents of the show’s target audience.

Already closed Rags Parkland Sings The Songs ... NYC: Midtown W

86 65 reviews

Ars Nova presents this world premiere sci-fi folk concert set 250 years in the future.