Title,Start date,End date,Featured Image URL,featured_image_credit,Show URL,Description,Price,Location name,Location URL,Location phone,Location address,Location city,Location state,Location zip,Location Featured Image URL,Location description
"A ""Confessional"" of A Recovering Catholic: The Musical",4/1/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Writer/performer Julie McNamara's comedic musical solo performance�fresh from a successful run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, asks: How does a good Catholic girl navigate sex, abortion, career, mental health or� actually talking about feelings? It's a show that will get you really questioning what's in those Hail Marys! Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10003,,
A STAN IS BORN!,4/14/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Born in New York City, Alexis follows his family to rural Germany. Pop divas online are his only salvation. With 10 original songs, sung and played live on keyboard, Alexis shares the queer joy in becoming a stan (a super-duper-uber-fan). But stanning has its limits. Does he have what it takes to stan himself, conquer German bullies and find the diva within? A campy, heartfelt musical comedy, filled with queer joy. Bo Burnham but GAY! Written and performed by Alexis Sakellaris. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,Chain Theatre,,,"312 W. 36th St., 4th Fl.",New York,NY,10018,,
Book Club,4/2/26,4/16/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A darkly funny play about five women who gather for what's meant to be a calm night of wine and literary chat. Instead, long-buried resentments, chaotic humor, and raw confessions unravel the evening. It's not about the book � it never was. Written and performed by Martin Dockery. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Brave Prince,3/26/26,3/29/26,,,https://www.vangeline.com,"This new work by multidisciplinary artist Shahryar Shahamat reflects the body under pressure, a body silenced, watched, heavy with memory, yet still quietly resisting. Inspired by figurative sculpture, the movement feels as though it has been carved from endurance itself. Rather than telling a linear story, the performance invites the audience to witness a body that remembers, perseveres, and transforms.",,The Brick at Brick Aux Studio,,,628 Metropolitan Ave.,Brooklyn,NY,11211,,
Bride 2 Be,4/4/26,4/17/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"RSVP yes for Bride 2 Be, a character show about the absurdity of wedding culture. Written and performed by Meg Chizek. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Camping,6/1/26,6/30/26,,,https://www.here.org,"This is a love story. It's hands that smell of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue after days spent clutching fistfulls of her hair. It's the rain hitting the earth in a way that reminds you of blood, that makes you think the world's holding a knife to your underwear. It's the spins. It's running out of air because you gulped too much of it while you were sobbing. It's waking up hot and sticky. It's desperately falling in love with your best friend inside a camping tent while everything outside rages.",,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Canciones,5/5/26,5/24/26,,,https://www.events.humanitix.com/canciones,"An immersive theatre piece in which the Guerrero family gathers for a family reunion. In the kitchen, Kati and Ellie dig up old feuds; in the living room, Maestra talks about the generations of musicians, while you sit next to her sipping your drink; and on the patio, the cousins get high (on life). As the evening unfolds, secrets are unearthed, old rivalries are revived, and the family must decide who will carry on their musical legacy. Come for the tamales�stay for the chisme! Address divulged on ticket purchase.",,"Private Home, Flatbush",,,,Brooklyn,NY,,,
Carnival,4/30/26,5/10/26,,,https://www.j2spotlightnyc.com,"Based on the 1953 film Lili by Helen Deutsch, Carnival! � featuring a book by Michael Steward and a score by Bob Merrill, centers around Lili, a na�ve and abandoned young woman whose desperate search for the magician whose promised marriage leads her to join a traveling carnival where she learns to discern illusion from reality and discovers unexpected love and independence.",,AMT Theater,,,354 W. 45th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
Catch of the Day,6/10/26,6/28/26,,,https://www.59e59.org,"Ireland, 1966. A skipper sails into Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch. What follows is a ridiculous series of events involving Eamon De Valera, Queen Elizabeth, and a surprising amount of nuns. An unbelievable true story built from interviews, this show is a raucous and little-bit-political play with live trad music, all set in a pub. Bring your mates and your mammy and get ready for one craic-ing night out. One fish can make a big splash. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026.",$66�$86,59E59 Theaters,,,59 E. 59th St.,New York,NY,10022,,
Cli* Cult,4/2/26,4/10/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A one-woman comedy show based on the true story of Star's experience in the OneTaste Cult, where sexual addiction, financial coercion, partner violence, female sexual exploitation, and unpaid labor ran amok. Written and performed by Star Stone. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Constance: A Confession,5/13/26,5/16/26,,,https://www.here.org,A comedic journey following one woman's devotion to the long art of the con. Developed in EiO's The Writers' Room and presented by Experiments in Opera.,,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Criminal Queerness Festival 2026,6/5/26,6/27/26,,,https://www.here.org,"National Queer Theater's Criminal Queerness Festival (CQF) showcases groundbreaking new works written by artists from countries where queerness is criminalized or censored. At a time when authoritarianism is on the rise globally, CQF elevates refugee, asylee, and immigrant queer voices and enriches the cultural fabric of New York City by introducing audiences to bold, original works that challenge Western norms and inspire global change.",,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Crushed Velvet,4/5/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A camp-soaked, razor-sharp satire set on the crumbling set of Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. Part backstage farce, part cultural autopsy, it revels in glittering spectacle while exposing the messy underbelly of celebrity, queerness, and the absurd pursuit of perfection. Written by Andrew Trimmer. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Dear John,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.here.org,"A solo show based on a true story created and performed by Rachel Lin. It's 2011, and for a certain recent graduate and actor-hopeful, things are not going...well. When a Facebook message from a mysterious stranger named John arrives, she's forced to reckon with a past that comes hurtling back. The show weaves Facebook DMs, hand-written letters, recorded interviews, and anecdotes of living as an undocumented immigrant kid in NYC's Chinatown.",,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Desi SNL,4/3/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"If you got a bonus at work, you worked more than you were supposed to. Azhar dives into the absurdity of exceeding expectations at work and what it means for satisfaction with life. Written and performed by Azhar Bande-Ali. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Did You Charge Your Phone For The End Of The World?,4/4/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"In the dystopian near future, Harper & Mickey, owners of a boutique ad agency, have been tasked with rebranding an asteroid that is hurtling towards earth. They have had six months to come up with a pitch but existential discussions have waylaid them, and now they only have an hour to get it done. Written by Fletcher Michael. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
El Quijote,3/1/26,4/28/26,,,https://www.repertorio.nyc,"This stage production delves into twelve enthralling adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, offering a visually immersive experience inspired by the timeless novel. Encounter the whimsical yet poignant journey of Don Quixote's chivalrous endeavors and Sancho's steadfast companionship as they navigate a world where reality and imagination intertwine. In Spanish with English subtitles.",,Repertorio Espa�ol,,,138 E. 27th St.,New York,NY,10016,,
En El Tiempo de las Mariposas,3/1/26,5/6/26,,,https://www.repertorio.nyc,"In the Time of the Butterflies is a play based on the 1994 homonymous novel by Julia �lvarez. Both texts use fiction to recreate the historical account of four sisters under the regime of Rafael Le�nidas Trujillo, also known as 'El Jefe' [The Boss], through decades of violence in the Dominican Republic. In Spanish with English subtitles.",,Repertorio Espa�ol,,,138 E. 27th St.,New York,NY,10016,,
Entangled,3/1/26,3/29/26,,,https://www.here.org,"Off the I-40 in the American southwest sits a Circle K gas station where something strange is happening: Time and space shift, happy couples suddenly break up, and people disappear for days after stepping into the tiny bathroom. Is this place a portal, tied to the decades of deathly scientific research just a few miles away? In this play � born from ensemble research, debate, and playwright-driven improvisation � theories of free will and quantum science play out in massive dance parties and micro emotional exchanges.",,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Extra Dry,4/5/26,4/17/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Desperate for validation, a young woman finds herself in an unsteady and destructive relationship with alcohol. As the stakes get higher, she discovers that the stories she gathers become gradually more entertaining, leading others to remember her�even if she doesn't remember the nights herself. Written and performed by Michelle Renee Johnson. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Fever Dream TV,4/4/26,4/17/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,A surrealist one-man show that combines standup comedy with absurdist concept to create a hilarious reflection on the idea of a self and the reasons for creating. Written and performed by Nikolai Phalen. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.,$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Flo,4/9/26,4/26/26,,,https://www.theaterforthenewcity.net,"A fantastical, philosophical comedy that follows the restless journey of an elderly widow, Flo Weinberg, who lives alone on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Feeling that her life has amounted to little, she confides her regrets to a mysterious longtime companion, Max, who offers her a Faustian bargain: if she sells him her soul, he will grant her youth, beauty, fame and any desire she can imagine. But when the time comes to pay up, Flo has other ideas.",,Theater for the New City,,,155 First Ave.,New York,NY,10003,,
Four Stupid Tourists,4/13/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Emily, Tyler, Lydia, and Dylan -- friends in a university chemistry department � have become disillusioned and frustrated with the activism going on around them and the lack of results and they decide to take matters into their own hands to save the world. How will they do that? By committing terrorism, of course. Written by Emily Andrews. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Frothy at 50,4/1/26,4/10/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Sometimes the scenic detour becomes the destination! In this one-woman musical midlife memoir, Dwyer explores the sometimes harrowing, sometimes hilarious edge of reinvention, rage, resilience and riding waves when you surf the chaos instead of resisting it. Written and performed by Killy Dwyer. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo,3/1/26,3/31/26,,,https://www.pacnyc.org,"What began as a single act of self-defense ripples through Palermo, creating a cascade of casualties and inspiring a secret sisterhood. But the path to safety is never safe. Can Giulia Tofana save them all without losing herself? Written by and featuring Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles, this world premiere�inspired by a true story�is laced with danger, devotion, and dark humor.",,PAC NYC,,,"6 World Trade, 251 Fulton St.",New York,NY,10007,,
Hamlet/The Furies,3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.irondale.org,"A daring, two-act evening pairing Shakespeare's Hamlet with Aeschylus's Orestia, performed by the same ensemble in a continuous theatrical event. While on paper these are ancient texts, Irondale does not present them as historical artifacts. Even now, in 2026, they read as cautionary tales of our present moment, and when paired together, ask how power collapses, how justice is negotiated, and what happens when systems meant to protect us reveal who they were never built for.",,Irondale Theater,,,85 S. Oxford St.,Brooklyn,NY,11217,,
Have You Ever Thought About,4/26/26,5/16/26,,,https://www.thebushwickstarr.org,"A mad scientist named Michael presents a workshop on 'thinking about', a technique for untethering yourself from linear thought and expanding your mind's ideation possibilities. Using notebooks and a whiteboard as a guide, he and the audience become co-conspirators in the creation of comedic chaos, through jokes, crowd games, monologues and a real 'thought experiment'. Written and performed by Michael Oluokun.",,Bushwick Starr,,,419 Eldert St.,Brooklyn,NY,11237,,
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Parody,3/14/26,3/24/26,,,https://www.ticketmaster.com,"This red-hot staged reading of the musical -- inspired by HBO's popular LGBTQ+ hockey romance TV series, features Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade; Quantico; On The Town) as Ilya and Zachary Noah Piser (Dear Evan Hansen; Wicked) as Shane (along with cameos from Ilya's Ass and Rose Landry) will be performed at the Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 W. 42nd St. from 3/14 thru 3/18 and The Bell House, 149 7th St., Brooklyn, on 3/23 & 3/24.",,Laurie Beechman Theater / The Bell House,,,407 W. 42nd St.,New York,NY,10036,,
Hemeroscopium,4/1/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"In a 10-year period, Chris moved five times. Not a world record, but some very funny, scary, and bizarre things happened. This is his story. Written and performed by Chris Chan Roberson. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
How I Learned (NOT) To Drive,4/10/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"The true story of a 40-year-old Florida man overcoming his lifelong fear of driving and getting his license in a desperate attempt to save his marriage. It's like a live-action version of Fast & Furious, but funnier, more anxious, and only 60 minutes long. Written and performed by Jesse Bradley-Amore. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
How My Grandparents Fell in Love,3/1/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.59e59.org,"Inspired by a true story, this new musical tells a deeply personal and moving story set in 1933. Charlie, a Polish-born Jew, returns to his hometown of Rovno after 10 years in America in search of a bride. There, he meets Chava, an ambitious young woman who works in a hat shop and dreams of becoming a scholar. As Charlie attempts to win her heart through shared meals and dancing, Chava remains determined to pursue her education amidst the growing threat of antisemitism in Europe.",$66�$86,59E59 Theaters,,,59 E. 59th St.,New York,NY,10022,,
How to Become a Saint (While Wearing Pants),4/1/26,4/4/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"St. Marinos and self-proclaimed saint Margery Kempe are in Saints' Heaven. Joan of Arc arrives unannounced, direct from canonization. Newly sainted, Joan has some questions. Who gets to be a saint? Why is virginity so important? And how does cake taste so good? Written by Becca Canziani, Brooke Ferris, Lynn Hodeib & Ania Upstill. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
I Am Nobody,4/6/26,6/16/26,,,https://www.theater-of-the-apes.com,"Greg Kotis' original guitar musical is a 21st century parable about technological devices holding us prisoner. After Lucas' phone seizes control of his mind, he absconds with a batch of supercharged microchips, intent on unleashing a powerful cyber virus. Hot on his heels are Naomi, convinced he's a holy man, and his microchip plant co-worker, Nathanial. Will Lucas manage to destroy modernity before this modern world can tear them even further apart?",,Magnet Theater,,,254 W. 29th St.,New York,NY,10001,,
In Preparation of War,4/8/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Dance theater, influenced by culturally sanctioned violence such as boxing, ballet, gang warfare, and the rules of war. Set in a consecrated place where warriors live, eat, and train. A drill master, 2 warriors, and a ghostly figure from battles past hold the 4 corners of the space. Directed and choreographed by Vicky Virgin. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
In the Bricks Festival,3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"A new festival of intimate work that explores the elemental connection between performer, audience and our times. The lineup includes: The Horse of Jenin (written & performed by Alaa Shehada); The Peculiar Patriot (written & performed by Liza Jessie Peterson); and Mention My Beauty (written & performed by Leslie Ayvazian); Sardines (a comedy about death) (written & performed by Chris Grace). Visit website for schedule.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
International Fringe Encore Series,3/1/26,3/29/26,,,https://www.sohoplayhouse.com,"As in the past, the 2026 edition recognizes excellence by offering an extended run to emerging artists who show exceptional talent. Visit website for a complete roster of shows and playing schedule.",,SoHo Playhouse,,,15 Vandam St.,New York,NY,10013,,
Ismael Loufti: Heavenly Baba,4/2/26,4/25/26,,,https://www.sohoplayhouse.com,"This new comedy explores writer/performer Ismael Loutfi's relationship with his deeply religious immigrant father � affectionately known as 'Baba,' and chronicles Baba's attempt to convert the entire state of Florida to Islam by painting Islamic slogans all over his car. A nuanced discussion on identity, self-discovery, and belonging, the work examines the contradictions of growing up Muslim in America, and invites audiences into a world shaped by devotion, contradiction, and generational love.",,SoHo Playhouse,,,15 Vandam St.,New York,NY,10013,,
Keen Teen's Festival of New Plays,5/15/26,5/18/26,,,https://www.keencompany.org,"High school student performers collaborate with professional writers, directors, and designers in mounting world premiere plays Off-Broadway. Visit website for complete descriptions and playing schedule.",,Theatre Row,,,410 W. 42nd St.,New York,NY,10036,,
Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe,3/25/26,4/5/26,,,https://www.merchantshouse.org,"In a 19th-century, candlelit parlor, John Kevin Jones gives a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe's, 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Cask of Amontillado,' 'The Angel of the Odd' and 'The Raven.' It's a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge, obsession and premeditated murder, dismemberment, and the very, very dark. Also featuring musician Natalia 'Saw Lady' Paruz and psychic medium Heather Carlucci.",,Merchant's House Museum,,,29 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao,3/1/26,5/5/26,,,https://www.repertorio.nyc,"Oscar, a naive New Jersey nerd, has left the grips of his Dominican mother to attend his first semester at Rutgers University with his rebellious sister. He dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien and finding love. But he may never get what he wants due to 'fuk�'�a curse that has haunted his family for generations. This play explores the endless human capacity to persevere�and risk it all�in the name of love. In Spanish with English subtitles.",,Repertorio Espa�ol,,,138 E. 27th St.,New York,NY,10016,,
La Gringa,3/1/26,6/10/26,,,https://www.repertorio.nyc,A young woman born in NYC travels to Puerto Rico for the first time to meet her family and to discover her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed and she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of heart and spirit. In Spanish with English subtitles.,,Repertorio Espa�ol,,,138 E. 27th St.,New York,NY,10016,,
La MaMa Kids: Elementary,3/28/26,3/29/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"An innovative, early-years multidisciplinary performance designed for children aged 6 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This immersive experience combines gentle movement, a tactile set and props, and interactive storytelling to poetically explore the five elements � earth, air, wind, fire, and water. Elementary invites the youngest audiences and their caregivers into a sensory-rich environment that nurtures creativity and ignites a sense of wonder.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
La MaMa Kids: Mary Had A Little Lamb and Also A Substitute Teacher,5/30/26,5/31/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"Mary and her little lamb are the best of friends�they do everything together, until one day, a substitute teacher with a strict 'no lambs in school' policy forces Mary and her lamb to spend an entire day apart. Using live music, puppetry and interactive storytelling, this high-energy, laugh-filled reminds us that, while making new friends can be scary, it can also be quite a lot of fun.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Lauder: Scotland's Kilted King of Broadway,5/14/26,6/7/26,,,https://www.59e59.org,"Performed by Jamie MacDougall, the show celebrates Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder, whose hits like 'I Love a Lassie' and 'Roamin' in the Gloamin'' are beloved worldwide. This pioneering figure whose charm, wit, and Scottish spirit made him a symbol of Scottish pride, was an international star of music hall and vaudeville and, by 1911, the highest-paid performer in the world. He was also the first UK artist to sell over a million recordings and the first Knight of the music hall. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026.",$66�$86,59E59 Theaters,,,59 E. 59th St.,New York,NY,10022,,
Lighthouse Series 2025,5/1/26,5/31/26,,,https://www.sohoplayhouse.com,"A showcase of works by New York up-and-coming performers and writers. Each night is built as an eclectic and diverse experience with themes and performances ranging from drama to comedy, and everything in between. Visit website for performances and schedule.",,SoHo Playhouse,,,15 Vandam St.,New York,NY,10013,,
McManus: Fall of a Tyrant,5/14/26,5/17/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,A scathingly funny socio-political satire hell bent on 'giving' some catharsis to those damn beleaguered lefties! Nomad Theatrical Company invites you to join their team of excellent story tellers for an evening of their own brand of theater performed with a very large 'T'.,,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Memoirs of a Drag Queen,4/29/26,5/24/26,,,https://www.onthestage.tickets/American-theatre-of-actors-inc/,"Written and composed by Bernard J. Taylor, the musical traces a performer's journey from a shy, misunderstood childhood to self-possession and creative freedom, using music and drag as both armor and self-expression. Staged simply in the Sargent Theatre's 65-seat space, the production places audiences in close proximity to the performer, creating an experience that feels more like a personal conversation than a traditional musical.",,American Theatre of Actors,,,314 W. 54th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
Mention My Beauty,3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"This one-woman show written and performed by Leslie Ayvazian, has the playwright speaking candidly about navigating the anti-war movement, the women's movement, and the sexual revolution. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Milk and Honey,4/16/26,4/26/26,,,https://www.j2spotlightnyc.com,"Jerry Herman's musical takes audiences to the early days of Israel, where a group of American widows arrive in search of adventure and maybe, even a second chance at love. While in Jerusalem, one of the tourists, Ruth, meets Phil, an American visiting his daughter, and they have an immediate connection. Their newfound love is complicated by unresolved problems back home. As they journey through a nation being built from the ground up, the pair must navigate the difficult choices that come with new beginnings.",,AMT Theater,,,354 W. 45th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
Movies TV Mayhem,4/23/26,5/9/26,,,https://www.theatrerow.org,"This uproarious new play by Dean Taucher takes place at the taping of a podcast about the film business. It follows a trio of embattled professionals as they navigate egos, shifting alliances, and moral compromises in pursuit of their next big hit. With biting satire and wit, Taucher's script lampoons the power plays, high-stakes deals, and larger-than-life personalities that define the business, inviting audiences to laugh at the chaos and contemplate the cost of fame.",,Theatre Row,,,410 W. 42nd St.,New York,NY,10036,,
New Born,5/8/26,6/8/26,,,https://www.audibletheater.com,"A tree surgeon falls in love. A young woman searches for her lost friend on the prairie. A new mother is consumed by an unlikely celebrity friendship. In three monologues, unrelated individuals find their smallest choices ripple into seismic changes that connect them across centuries and continents. Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi star in this unforgettable evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson.",From $35 (day-of lottery),Minetta Lane Theatre,,,18 Minetta Lane,New York,NY,10012,,
New York City Fringe Festival,4/1/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"An open, lottery-based theater festival that gives artists an opportunity to let their ingenuity thrive in an environment that values freedom of expression and artistic determination. In true support of the Indie Theater Community, 100% of box office proceeds go directly to the artists whose work is being presented. Visit website for a complete schedule of events and locations.",Free�varies,Various NYC venues,,,Various,New York,NY,,,
Nicole Travolta is Doing Alright,4/1/26,5/10/26,,,https://www.sohoplayhouse.com,"Blending stand-up, confessional storytelling, and transformational character work, Travolta's solo show unpacks her credit-card debt, compulsive shopping, spray-tanning survival jobs, Hollywood ambition, heartbreak, and the complicated pursuit of self-worth, all while navigating the pressure and expectation that comes with carrying a famous last name.",,SoHo Playhouse,,,15 Vandam St.,New York,NY,10013,,
Norm Lewis: Broadway & Beyond,6/14/26,6/20/26,,,https://www.54below.org,"Broadway favorite Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera; Once on This Island; The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), returns in an all-new edition audiences will not want to miss. With the Tony Awards just a week earlier, Norm continues that celebration of musical theatre while also sharing other beloved songs that have shaped his life and career. He is joined onstage, and off, by his usual crew of misfits, with a live band and direction by Richard Jay-Alexander.",,54 Below,,,254 W. 54th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
Notes on Collagen,4/4/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A comic and heartfelt one-woman show. What begins as a casual subway moment spirals into a raw reflection on beauty, aging, immigration, and identity�blending humor, vulnerability, and sharp insight into the illusions we chase to feel whole. Written and performed by Brazilian actress-writer Fabiana Mattedi. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Odd Salon NYC,3/1/26,12/31/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"This bi-monthly show curates cocktail hour lectures highlighting strange-but-true stories from history, science, art, and adventure, live on stage, over cocktails. Experts and amateurs come together to explore overlooked and under-told stories, about everything from lost cities to engineering failures to daring heists, questionable taxidermy, tales of epic revenge, and beyond. Visit website for playing schedule.",,Parkside Lounge,,,317 E. Houston St.,New York,NY,10002,,
Off The Record: Acts of Restorative Justice,4/3/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.here.org,"A participatory theatrical intervention aimed at the American Criminal Justice System, and an offering for those with active criminal records to have a free consultation with criminal justice attorneys. By James Scruggs in collaboration with Thomas Giovanni.",Free,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Our Price to Pay,4/2/26,4/15/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Two heroines fight their conservative family to the death amid a zombie outbreak. As their story unfolds, we make discoveries about complicated familial relationships and found family. Written by Francis Smith. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement,4/8/26,4/13/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"If you're reading this, you have a pelvic floor. NYC comedian Amy Veltman reveals why that matters for everyone in this personal, raw, ridiculous tale told through unhinged characters, video, music and a medically unsanctioned chart. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Pied A Terre,3/1/26,4/29/26,,,https://www.piedaterreplay.com,"Julia, a TV journalist, suddenly discovers an apartment owned by her husband, Jack. As she explores it, Katie, a young woman who seems to know Jack a little too well, appears. As they face off, secrets unfold and they learn they have more in common than they ever would have thought possible. Pied-A-Terre, or a second home, touches on grieving, loss, and survivor's guilt, where passions come into conflict with obligations of the mind and needs of the heart.",,Anne Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center,,,210 W. 50th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
Pipeline Festival,4/8/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.wptheatere.org,"True to its name, the festival serves as a pipeline to funnel the work of talented Women+ artists to the forefront of American theater. Each play is created and produced by collaborative writer/director/producer teams from the WP Theater Lab residency program. Visit website for a complete roster of shows and schedule.",,WP Theatre,,,2162 Broadway @ 76th St.,New York,NY,10024,,
Plan C,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.thetanknyc.org,"A darkly funny, time-collapsing caper of resistance, resourcefulness, and rebellion. In 1620 Brussels, imperial postmistress Alexandrine Von Taxis, moves more than mail through the empire's hands during The Thirty Years' War. In present-day West Virginia, Charley Gibson runs her family's hardware store, where lockers hide more than tools. One misplaced letter. One break-in. As 17th-century espionage collides with a small-town network, the work exposes how rebellion takes shape�through wit, nerve, and crossing a line.",,The Tank,,,312 W. 36th St.,New York,NY,10018,,
Portia and Ellen,4/5/26,4/15/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Real life cousins play real life wives, Portia and Ellen, in a fictional imagining of the final days of Ellen's daytime talk show. A comic farce about marriage, cancel culture and the limits of personal growth. Written by Heather Seltzer. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Queerly Festival,6/1/26,6/30/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"FRIGID's annual celebration of all things artistic and LGBTQIA2S+, Queerly strives for diversity on and off stage, seeking out queer teams and artists and a wide range of shows and performances. The goal is to provide a space for queer artists who've rarely or never seen their identities portrayed on stage to be able to represent themselves and tell their stories their way, as well as to provide a space for queer celebration, pride, and strength. Curated by FRIGID co-artistic director Jimmy Lovett, a trans, non-binary, bisexual marker and theater artist. Visit website for a complete playing schedule.",,UNDER St. Marks / FRIGID New York,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Revelation Readings,3/1/26,5/18/26,,,https://www.redbulltheater.com,"Red Bull Theater's Obie Award-winning Revelation Readings are a celebrated series known for bringing to life the most compelling and seldom-seen classics of the stage. This season, enjoy a feast of readings in-person and online. Visit website for details and playing schedules. Assorted Mondays thru 5/18.",,Various Manhattan locations,,,Various,New York,NY,,,
Sardines (A Comedy About Death),3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"Written and performed by Chris Grace, Sardines explores�with tremendous grace and humanity�the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna's song is called 'Don't Stop the Music,' why does the music� stop? Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,3/1/26,4/30/26,,,https://www.audibletheater.com,"Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty star in the encore production of Hannah Moscovitch's provocative, award-winning drama about desire, power, and blurred boundaries. Jon is an acclaimed novelist and charismatic professor staring down the collapse of his third marriage when he encounters Annie, a 19-year-old star student and devoted fan. An undeniable attraction pulls them into dangerous territory.",From $35 (day-of lottery); general from $35+,Minetta Lane Theatre,,,18 Minetta Lane,New York,NY,10012,,
Slackjawed,3/26/26,3/29/26,,,https://www.here.org,"In this horror-comedy workshop written by Nathanial Foster, five friends must confront the moral status of the world and their role in it when one of them asks the others to help dispose of her boyfriend's body.",,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
Slant,5/27/26,5/31/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"Through the underground radio's telethon portal, the trio ensemble Slant journeys through AANHPI histories with bamboo flutes, drums, and guitars telling stories of the Japanese-American concentration camps, the International Hotel, Vincent Chin, and today. Performed viscerally through music, dance, and humor, Slant finds unity amidst chaos in a celebration of community.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Spanglish Affair Open Mic,3/1/26,12/31/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A new bimonthly open mic for the Spanish & Spanglish-speaking community to develop and share their work. Performers get between 5 and 8 minutes each and are invited to sing, dance, do comedy, performance art, spoken word, burlesque, poetry, and share work in progress, with no prior experience required. Every other first Wednesday; visit website for schedule.",Free,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Spark Theatre Festival NYC,4/6/26,4/26/26,,,https://www.emergingartiststheatre.org,"This three-week Spring edition of the acclaimed festival celebrates its 20th anniversary by showcasing over 60 new works, including musicals, plays, solo performances, storytelling, and dance. Theatre luminaries such as TV comedy legend Joyce Bulifant, Tony nominee Christopher Sieber, and Emmy winner Dorothy Lyman will take part. Visit website for a complete schedule and descriptions.",,28th Street Theatre,,,120 W. 28th St.,New York,NY,10001,,
Spider Rabbit,3/26/26,4/12/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"A play by poet and Obie award winning playwright Michael McClure. Written in 1971, it is an 'absurdist anti-war gargoyle cartoon' that feels increasingly relevant 50+ years later. It is a radical, expressionistic, surreal journey that feels like an episode of Pee Wee's Playhouse turning into a poignant tragedy turning into a howl against brutality. Starring Tony Torn.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
Spread,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.intartheatre.org,"At a Texas high school, four ninth-grade boys gather at lunchtime to make 'spread,' from their snacks. Jeffrey, Andrew, Chris, and Jordan play fight, tease, talk shit, and try their absolute best to be friends to each other on the brink of adulthood. The play offers a glimpse inside the fullness of all a ninth-grade lunchtime might contain: all the brutal, sweet ways we might try to be with one another. By Jes�s I. Valles.",,INTAR Theatre,,,500 W. 52nd St.,New York,NY,10019,,
"Squire D. Rathbone, Esq.",4/2/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"Karma is not a cosmic game of tit for tat. It echoes the fate we deserve, often touching the lives of the people we love. When our actions condemn others in our orbit, what have we left but the free will to make amends or take revenge. Written and performed by Vincent Marano. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Stations of Life,4/3/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,A story about love. And sex. And Identity. And about women tired of waiting. Written by Cecilia Wisky. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.,$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
Stories From the Brink,3/1/26,4/3/26,,,https://www.sohoplayhouse.com,"Iris Bahr's seventh solo show, is a wild, touching and hilariously poignant journey through her near-death adventures, from her fragmented childhood in the Bronx, to a peripatetic adulthood traipsing across the globe, culminating in a surprise return to Tel Aviv, now taking care of her mother with dementia, where things come full circle. It is a true tale of adventure, escape, thrills and terrors, and evolution through perpetual movement.",,SoHo Playhouse,,,15 Vandam St.,New York,NY,10013,,
TRAPPED: The Weekend and the Search for 'LOVE',4/5/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A one-man musical about recently dumped Caleb Jordan who gets trapped in an elevator on Valentine's Day 2011. Though seduced into a sexcapade with his ex, the red flags from the past showed up. Now, in the elevator, he reflects on the day, redefining his understanding of love. Written and performed by AKIL e. pinckney. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Ted Snowdon Reading Series,3/1/26,3/30/26,,,https://www.thewildproject.org,"This rehearsed reading series is dedicated to the support and development of innovative new work, offering each playwright a week-long rehearsal period with directors and actors. This year, the series will feature three new plays � C.A. Johnson's The Collectivists; Dylan Guerra's Signaling; and Jaclyn Bacskhaus's Lagniappe. Visit website for descriptions and schedule.",,New York City Center Stage,,,131 W. 55th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
Tempest Tossed,3/1/26,3/26/26,,,https://www.newplaceplayers.org,"A chamber adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest with original live music, Butoh movement, and Sycorax finally given a voice. The performance creates an immersive island where Caliban's mother, the powerful witch Sycorax, is finally given a voice, providing a fresh take in this story of justice, restoration, freedom and forgiveness.",,Casa Duse,,,16 Prospect Park West,Brooklyn,NY,11215,,
The Comedy Series,3/1/26,6/30/26,,,https://www.lct.org,"At every performance, three dynamic comedic voices take the stage�not just to make you laugh, but to draw you into something deeper. This is comedy in motion: personal, and alive with discovery. Each night is a chance for these artists to test boundaries, shape new materials, and explore the space between humor and truth. No two performances are the same because it's stand-up evolving before your eyes. Visit website for scheduled performances.",,Lincoln Center Theaters' Claire Tow Theater,,,150 W. 65th St.,New York,NY,10023,,
The Darren Podcast Show LIVE,4/3/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,NEW YORK's #1 Rapper/Landlord COMING AT YA widda special LIVE EPISODE of his #1 PODCAST! You've heard him in da apps. You've seen him in da rap videos. NOW step into the studio as he does it LIVE! with SPECIAL GUESTS the FAMOUS RAPPERS: LIL ROMEO and THE BAHA MEN! Written and performed by Josh Cab. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.,$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
"The Door Slams, A Glass Trembles",4/24/26,5/10/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"Combining richly textured music-theater with striking visual imagery, Talking Band's elegant, eloquent, profound performance work has for 50 years been a cornerstone of NYC's avant-guard theater community. This latest piece unfolds in the dining room of a sanatorium in the Alps. The deck of a ship on its way to Egypt. A country home in the Northeast. An uprooted family. An accidental death. Time elongates, compresses, becomes disjointed, and layers events past, present and imagined.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Estate of Arthur Brooke v. William Shakespeare,4/1/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A smart dramedy about creativity on trial... and what masterpieces we'd have lost if yesterday's art had to survive today's legal system. Imagine Shakespeare in today's copyright world. Time bends, William is sued, and his devoted wife, Anne, and fellow player Richard Burbage fight to save Romeo and Juliet from destruction. Written by Catherine Cantrell. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
The Horse of Jenin,3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"Fresh from an acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and combining storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin is constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada's own memories and stands as an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Last Play in Gaza,6/11/26,6/21/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"Two Palestinian actors step into the roles of their Gazan counterparts, attempting to revive what has been erased. Yet each time the play draws close to reenactment, it is interrupted by testimonies from the genocide written by Hossam Al-Madhoun, the original Gazan actor in Slawomir Mrozek's The Emigrants. On screen, fragments of the lost performance flicker; on stage, actors struggle to reclaim those moments.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Life and Times of Daisy Forbes,5/21/26,5/24/26,,,https://www.lamama.org,"A long-form lip-sync illustrating a show girl, our last show girl who is at a distinct crossroads in her life. A crossroads where she is forced to make the decision of whether or not to continue pushing the rock up the hill as a performer and human being in this world. Via TV interviews, trashy pop, obscure musical theater scores and film scenes, Daisy channels these voices as a means of excavating the choices she has made, the feeling of abandonment and the uncertain future ahead.",,Ellen Stewart Theatre / La MaMa,,,66 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Lineup with Susie Mosher,3/1/26,12/31/26,,,https://www.birdlandjazz.com,"A wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes, ranging from today's hottest headliners to the best up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Mosher�a noted actress and singer from Broadway and beyond�hosts this spontaneous weekly extravaganza. Tuesday nights at 8:30pm.",,Birdland Jazz Club,,,315 W. 44th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
The Listening,4/7/26,4/12/26,,,https://www.the-listening.com,"Inspired by the critically acclaimed audio fiction series DRAMA: An Aural Experience, this immersive production � narrated by Tony nominee L Morgan Lee � blends audio, live theatre, and stylized lighting to bring supernatural tales to life. Written by Jeffrey James Keyes, each show plays to an audience of 30.",,East Village Basement,,,321 E. 9th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Little Mermaid,3/1/26,4/4/26,,,https://www.literallyalive.com,Dive into this musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale. Join Coral � the Little Mermaid � and her sisters Shelly and Pearl as they discover life beyond the ocean. Written by Brenda Bell and Michael Sgouros. Perfect for all ages.,,The Players Theatre,,,115 MacDougal St.,New York,NY,10012,,
The Mall The Mall The Mall,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.thetanknyc.org,"An adventure comedy by Philip Kenner about a group of teenagers who uncover an evil conspiracy at their local shopping mall and must fight their way � video game style � through Hollister, Hot Topic, Build-A-Bear, and more to save their beloved mall. An unapologetic love letter to nerd culture and food courts, the show is both a laugh-packed nostalgia fest and an earnest meditation on what it meant to grow up at the dawn of the digital age.",,The Tank,,,312 W. 36th St.,New York,NY,10018,,
The Menopause Monologues,4/30/26,5/3/26,,,https://www.here.org,The theatre movement that's bringing real life menopause stories out of the darkness and into the spotlight through a collaborative and multi-disciplinary production. Each performance is followed by a Q&A with a certified menopause doctor or specialist.,,HERE Arts Center,,,145 6th Ave.,New York,NY,10013,,
The Monocle After-Hours,3/1/26,12/31/26,,,https://www.thefrikitiki.com,"Lempicka cast member Natalie Joy Johnson brings her onstage club, 'The Monocle,' to life every Thursday night following performances of Lempicka. Featuring different guest stars from the Broadway community each week, this cabaret show in the heart of Broadway's theatre district is a showbiz insider's dream.",,Friki Tiki,,,357 W. 44th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com,"A sibling love story about reunions, resentment, reconnection, and wrestling with demons. For a long time, Lil has been obsessed with fighting and one fighting in particular: her older brother BIG, an aging but successful figure in the local Mixed Martial Arts circuit. But she's been doing it all from afar�until one day when she decides to show up on his doorstep. Written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu.",,New York City Center Stage,,,131 W. 55th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
The Mystery of Edwin Drood,5/14/26,5/24/26,,,https://www.j2spotlightnyc.com,The 40th Anniversary production of this musical by Rupert Holmes.,,AMT Theater,,,354 W. 45th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
The Office! A Musical Parody,3/1/26,3/22/26,,,https://www.theofficemusicalparody.com,"It's a typical morning at Scranton's third largest paper company until, for no logical reason, a documentary crew begins filming the lives of the employees of Dunder Mifflin. A hilarious, unauthorized parody of the long-running TV show.",,Jerry Orbach Theatre at The Theatre Center,,,210 W. 50th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
The Peculiar Patriot,3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"Inspired by her decades-long work with prison populations, including on the notorious Rikers Island, writer/performer Liza Jessie Peterson's timely and urgent one-person show unpacks the human impact of mass incarceration in America. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Potluck,6/30/26,7/26/26,,,https://www.playwrightshorizons.org,"In 1979, five labor organizers were murdered at a protest in Greensboro, NC, by members of the KKK and the American Nazi Party. A year later, C�sar James Alvarez was born into the survivor community and, 37 year later, received a commission to write a musical about the massacre. It turned into a show about ghosts� and capitalism�and how to recuperate from trauma that happened to you before you were even born.",,Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater,,,"416 W. 42nd St., 4th Fl.",New York,NY,10036,,
The Pushover,4/3/26,4/26/26,,,https://www.chaintheatre.org,"In John Patrick Shanley's explosive drama, three bad-ass women collide and collude at a spa in New Mexico, and a bare-bones Asian restaurant in Queens. Dangerous and hungry, their weapons and their passions bleed into each other. They speak the language of the outcast, rough and sexual, and fight to survive, and to love.",,Chain Theatre,,,"312 W. 36th St., 4th Fl.",New York,NY,10018,,
The Reading Series,3/1/26,6/30/26,,,https://www.lct.org,"In this intimate new series six celebrated playwrights � Sarah Ruhl, Ayad Akhtar, J.T. Rogers, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Marco Ramirez and Lynn Nottage � curate a series of one-night-only staged readings of a bold new work, alongside an open conversation between storytellers. Visit website for scheduled events.",,Lincoln Center Theaters' Claire Tow Theater,,,150 W. 65th St.,New York,NY,10023,,
The Sexiest Man Alive,4/7/26,4/15/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A tale of journalism, intrigue, betrayal, and very, very sexy men, The Sexiest Man Alive is the musical that will change your perspective on baristas forever. Once you see Jeff, you'll wonder why John Krasinski was ever born. Written by Jefferson Lind and Sayall Gove. Part of the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
The Unbelievers,10/13/26,12/31/26,,,https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com,"In this poignant and disarmingly funny new play, Faith means believing in something. Especially when it feels impossible. As the years go by and the mystery of the sudden disappearance of Miriam and David's teenage son remains unsolved, their blended family must figure out how to go on, relearning how to live through the ups and downs of ordinary days in their altered world. From the Tony and Olivier Award-nominated writer Nick Payne (Constellations, Incognito).",,New York City Center Stage,,,131 W. 55th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
"The Unexpected 3: A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive",3/1/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.nytw.org,"NYTW Usual Suspect Kathryn Grody investigates an eclectic, devastating and hilarious potpourri of shocking discoveries as she finds herself at 79 becoming elder. 'Old starts at 95!' she declares. Part of the In the Bricks Festival.",,New York Theatre Workshop,,,79 E. 4th St.,New York,NY,10003,,
The Wedding March,4/9/26,5/3/26,,,https://www.pregones.org,"A lyrical, theatrical reflection on womanhood, memory, and dual identity across Puerto Rico and New York. A moving journey of heritage and transformation.",,Puerto Rican Traveling Theater,,,307 W. 47th St.,New York,NY,10036,,
The Wizard and I: Liz Callaway Sings Stephen Schwartz,3/1/26,3/21/26,,,https://www.54below.org,"Long an interpreter of the songs of Stephen Schwartz. Emmy winner/Tony and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway turns her full attention to the songwriter celebrating the release of her new album. Featuring songs from a career spanning nearly 60-years, as well as a brand-new song, Liz pairs Schwartz's iconic songs with tales of their lifelong professional relationship and friendship.",,54 Below,,,254 W. 54th St.,New York,NY,10019,,
This is Real,3/1/26,4/4/26,,,https://www.targetmargin.org,"Inspired by the work of Jean Genet, this new work brings his transgressive spirit to life for America in 2026. Committed to representing the outsiders of our world � the counterculture, misfits, losers, and criminals � Genet redefined heroes. In This is Real, the audience is asked to consider these degenerates anew. What is the beauty and wisdom of the outsider? Aren't we, all of us, outsiders in our own ways?",,The Doxsee at Target Margin Theater,,,232 52nd St.,Brooklyn,NY,11232,,
Transcendency Rising: Short Plays About Defying Limitations,3/21/26,4/11/26,,,https://www.theatrerow.org,"Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB) presents this evening of six original short plays by celebrated writers: Pulitzer Prize and Oscar winner John Patrick Shanley, Tony nominees Lyle Kessler and Bekah Brunstetter. and playwrights Cate Allen, Kathryn Grant, and Jeff Tabnick. Their works offer moving and provocative portraits of resilience, illuminating the moments when individuals dare to transcend circumstance, expectation, and self-imposed boundaries in pursuit of something greater. Visit website for descriptions of plays.",,Theatre Row,,,410 W. 42nd St.,New York,NY,10036,,
"Utopia, Limited",4/18/26,4/19/26,,,https://www.nygasp.org,"In this rarely seen Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, Princess Zara comes home from England bursting with ideas to turn her sleepy island kingdom into a modern paradise. With the help of some British 'experts' called The Flowers of Progress, she convinces her father, King Paramount, to run the country like a company�complete with shareholders and limited liability. But the grand plan quickly unravels as the islanders discover that trying to copy England isn't quite the utopia they imagined.",,Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,,,695 Park Ave.,New York,NY,10065,,
Watch Me Sleep,4/14/26,4/18/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"A raw, darkly comic autopsy of a dysfunctional relationship. Ava and Emmett oscillate between tenderness and brutality. The audience becomes a silent third character, pulled into their cycle of toxic love. Written by Rose Treloar. Part of the 2026 NYC Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,UNDER St. Marks,,,94 St. Marks Pl.,New York,NY,10009,,
"Well, I'll Let You Go",4/30/26,6/20/26,,,https://www.audibletheater.com,"Playwright Bubba Weiler's absorbing new drama, set in a small Midwestern town, centers on a community in crisis as one woman sifts through the rubble of her marriage.",From $35,Studio Seaview,,,305 W. 43rd St.,New York,NY,10036,,
What Happened Was,4/14/26,6/14/26,,,https://www.audibletheater.com,"New York City can be the loneliest place on earth. In a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, two co-workers meet for a first date. What begins as small talk quickly unravels into an achingly tender chamber piece about attraction, secrets, and the desperate need for connection. Don't miss the first major New York revival of Tom Noonan's play that inspired the Grand Jury Prize-winning 1994 Sundance film. What does it cost to let someone else in? Starring Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong.",From $35 (day-of lottery),Minetta Lane Theatre,,,18 Minetta Lane,New York,NY,10012,,
XOXO: Love Letters from NYC,4/3/26,4/11/26,,,https://www.frigid.nyc,"The cast party is in full swing and The Ingenue stands at a crossroads. Told through a cabaret-variety show fusion of live music, dance, and circus arts, this Musical Revue is a reflection on chasing dreams and saying goodbye. Part of the 2026 NYC Fringe Festival.",$17�$32,wild project,,,195 E. 3rd St.,New York,NY,10009,,
Youth in Flames,6/10/26,6/11/26,,,https://www.59e59.org,"Millie is a cheeky British expat living in Hong Kong whose world is upended during the 2019 regime protests. Written and performed by Mimi Martin, the play is about trying to find belonging in a changing world. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026.",$66�$86,59E59 Theaters,,,59 E. 59th St.,New York,NY,10022,,
||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||,3/1/26,3/31/26,,,https://www.vineyardtheatre.org,"Four gifted teenagers collaborate and collide one pivotal summer at a prestigious girls' music program in Berkeley. As their connections intensify, the world outside thrums with a steady undercurrent of disaster and emergency�and they must find new ways to improvise on stage and off. Featuring a live score, this world-premiere play by Elsa Davis is a sharp, hilarious, aching story about coming of age under pressure. What does it mean to make something beautiful when everything might fall apart?",,Vineyard Theatre,,,108 E. 15th St.,New York,NY,10003,,