The Hummingbirds, Garret Jon Groenveld’s comedic drama that asks what meaningful work is within a dystopian society, is set for a limited engagement run April 3rd – 21st at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36 Street. Directed by Kim T. Sharp, the production features Francesca Ravera and Leonardo Gómez. Performances of The Hummingbirds are on Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, with matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at: https://thehummingbirds.eventbrite.com
Theater Breaking Through Barriers (TBTB), the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, and is proud to present the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon’s brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. It will begin performances on April 20, celebrate its opening night on May 2, and run through May 25 at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd Street). Tickets: tbtb.org.
The ensemble cast will star Makenzie Morgan Gomez (National Tour: SkippyJon Jones; Snow What?. Regional: Rock of Ages) as Libby, Pamela Sabaugh (TBTB’s Brecht on Brecht) as Steffy and Chris Thorn (Broadway: Death of a Salesman) as Herb.
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove, announce the $25 digital lottery ticket policy for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club ahead of the production’s eagerly anticipated first preview on Monday, April 1 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).Starting Saturday, March 30 at 12 PM ET, participants will have a chance to enter to win $25 tickets via the Lucky Seat platform. Participants must have a Lucky Seat account to participate in the lottery.
For weekday performances, entries will be accepted until 9:30 AM ET the day before the performance with winners being selected beginning at 10 AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed. For weekend performances, entries will be accepted until 9:30 AM ET the Friday before, with winner selection following at 10 AM ET and continuing throughout the day as needed. Winners will have a limited window in which to purchase and claim their tickets, so those entering are encouraged to keep an eye on the drawing on the dates they have entered. Tickets are subject to availability. Limit of two tickets per patron. Entries are accepted at www.luckyseat.com.
The CLIVE & VALERIE BARNES FOUNDATION has announced finalists for the Clive Barnes Award. HOSTED BY NY1’S FRANK DiLELLA, NINA ARIANDA AND NORTON OWEN WHO SERVE AS PRESENTERS, THE AWARD CEREMONY WILL FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY ZOEY ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER BLOOM, GILBERT BOLDEN III, MIRA NADON, AND EVAN RUGGIERO. The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation (CVBF) has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theater. visit: https://www.cvbarnesfoundation.org/
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC, Khady Kamara Nunez, Executive Director, Bill Rauch, Artistic Director, 251 Fulton Street, NYC) announces initial casting for Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” inspired by the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot. Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” will feature a company of artists whose musical and dance talents have graced the stages on Broadway and the best of New York’s ballroom floors. Performances begin June 13, 2024 and opening night is June 20, 2024. This is a limited engagement through July 14, 2024. www.PACNYC.org
