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MAY 22 – JULY 3 |
59E59 Theaters presents
the Mixed Blood Theatre production of |
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PURE CONFIDENCE |
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by Carlyle Brown
Directed by Marion McClinton
Set against a backdrop of fast horses, gritty racetracks, and high stakes betting, PURE CONFIDENCE is an exhilarating story of human triumph that explores the meaning of freedom. |
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JULY 24 – AUGUST 27 |
John McCormack and J.J. Kandel present |
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SUMMER SHORTS 3 |
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The critically acclaimed festival of one-acts returns with eight short plays over two separate evenings, including world premieres by Neil LaBute, William Inge, Nancy Giles ("CBS Sunday Morning"), and others. |
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JULY 28 – SEPTEMBER 5 |
Resident Company Primary Stages
presents the World Premiere of |
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A LIFETIME BURNING |
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by Cusi Cram
Directed by Pam Mackinnon
In this World Premiere of Cusi Cram’s A Lifetime Burning, trust fund darling Emma imagines what her life would have been like had she come from a less privileged background. Trouble is, she chronicles her alternate life in a new tell-all “memoir” that was sold for a hefty advance. When Emma is exposed, will her sister Tess stand by her? Or will Emma’s deceit destroy their already fractured relationship? |
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JULY 14 - AUGUST 2 |
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EAST TO EDINBURGH |
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The 6th annual East to Edinburgh festival offers a preview of American shows headed East for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world! An annual summer treat for New Yorkers who can’t make it across the Pond! |
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JULY 14 - 22 |
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, A ROCK MUSICAL |
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Written by George Griggs
Directed by Paul Andrew Perez
Fickle teenage love, magic and comedy in this modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic. |
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JULY 14 - 19 |
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NO PAROLE |
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Written & Performed by Carlo D'Amore
Directed by Margarett Perry
No Parole provides a hilarious look into the real life of an international con artist mother, and the son who must save her from herself. |
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JULY 16 - 18 |
On Q Productions & Black Butterfly Productions presents |
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MILES & COLTRANE: BLUE (.) |
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Written by Concrete Generation
Directed by Quentin "Q" Talley
Explore the genius, experiences and differences of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two of jazz’s most influential figures, using theatre and music. |
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JULY 16, July 28 & July 30 |
Up Top Productions presents |
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JEFF KREISLER’S GET RICH CHEATING |
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Written & Performed by Jeff Kreisler
Directed by Jeff Kreisler and Anne Teutschel
Bill Hicks Spirit Award winner reveals proven schemes to make you filthy rich and ruin the world. Everyone's cheating: Why not you? |
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JULY 16 - JULY 18 |
Working Man's Clothes presents |
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52 Man Pickup |
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Written & Performed by Desiree Burch
Directed by Isaac Byrne with Jessica McVea
The alt-comedy diva Desiree Burch deals out dirty stories with her deck of experience from the city that never sleeps with the same person twice. |
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JULY 17 – JULY 25 |
Page 121 Productions presents |
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WEST LETHARGY |
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Written & Directed by Stephen Kaliski
This comic take on American pioneers follows two couples who have stalled on their Westward journeys. |
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JULY 18 – JULY 26 |
Jonathan Prager. The Serious Comic. presents |
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LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S JONATHAN PRAGER! |
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Written & Performed by JONATHAN PRAGER
New York Times featured comedian Jonathan Prager's blazing wit and genial charisma bring unique comic insight and laughter to family life, relationships and political satire. |
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JULY 19 – JULY 22 |
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BROWN AMBITION |
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Written & Performed by Carolyn Castiglia
Directed by Baron Vaughn
Carolyn Castiglia journeys from her small Upstate NY town to Harlem and back again. A black comedy about a white girl you won't soon forget. |
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JULY 23- JULY 26 |
ETTYPLAY INC presents |
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ETTY |
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Written & Performed by Susan Stein
Directed by Austin Pendleton
Shortly before she is deported from Holland, Etty Hillesum, a young Dutch Jew, struggles between an instinct to live and a willingness to die. |
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JULY 23 – AUGUST 1 |
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LADYBUG WARRIOR |
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Written & Performed by Vicki Ferentinos
Vicki Ferentinos takes audiences on a journey to find her inner superhero. |
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JULY 28 – AUGUST 2 |
Rhesus Productions presents |
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THE MONTANA RANCH |
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Written by Dylan Dougherty
Saving the planet has never been so wrong. |
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JULY 29 – AUGUST 2 |
Steadfast Productions presents |
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A LONGHARDT LOOK AT LOVE WITH CHAD LONGHARDT |
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Written & Performed by Brianne Berkson
Directed by Daniel Kutner
Come witness the absurdity of the first-ever reality-love-competition show! |
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JULY 31 – AUGUST 1 |
Loose Change Productions, LLC presents |
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COUPLES COUNSELING |
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Written by Carey Lovelace
Directed by Judith Stevens-Ly
This quirky comedy explores psychotherapy, New York-style. |
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