NYTW BLOG

We are starting off the 2024/25 season with a robust line up of pre-show events, post-show talkbacks, and masterclasses as part of the For The Culture series to accompany the soaring musical We Live in Cairo. Read on to get involved in the fun!

September 20, 2024 by NYTW

With less than a month until their arrival, our upcoming cohort of 2050 Fellows shared what they were looking forward to for the season and experience ahead!

August 16, 2024 by NYTW

Everyone was a winner at our recent NYTW Drag Bingo! The Fourth Street Bar Association, our young patron program, hosted Drag Bingo last month which included exclusive NYTW merchandise, special ticket giveaways, and a whole lot of DANCE! Special thanks to our tremendous performers Boxa Crayonz, Jewel Marquee, and Pacha for absolutely SLAYING the stage! 

August 15, 2024 by NYTW

Our Artistic team just wrapped the second summer residency of the season! The annual summer residencies at Adelphi University and Dartmouth College are an integral part of our developmental opportunities for new works. These residencies support artists by providing an opportunity to focus on their work away from the demands of everyday life, to create and share collaborative spaces with others, and to engage with theatre students and faculty at both universities.

August 12, 2024 by NYTW

We recently sat down with Daniel & Patrick Lazour and director Taibi Magar to talk about We Live in Cairo, a project that’s been ten years in the making and will begin previews on October 9, 2024.

August 1, 2024 by NYTW

Playbill takes a deep look at the state of non-profit theatre, including a chat with our Artistic Director, Patricia McGregor. Read what Patricia and several other Artistic and Managing Directors of non-for-profit theatres have to say about the industry, rising costs, and why there is still room to hope and dream.

July 25, 2024 by Diep Tran for PLAYBILL

Today, we’re excited to introduce 2050 Artistic Fellows Derick Edgren Otero, Nikki Massoud, Andres Santiago Piña, Danica Selem and Christie Zhao and 2050 Administrative Fellows Shania Benjamin, Marty Chandler, Salwa Meghjee and Tyra Mishell.

July 17, 2024 by NYTW

We are so excited to share that we are partnering with consultants Miranda Lee & Aliza Greenberg to explore offering relaxed performances for our productions. We feel so lucky to be working with Aliza and Miranda and look forward to growing these offerings and sharing more as we move ahead! Read on for an in-depth interview on their process, approach, and experience with relaxed performances and accessibility offerings.

July 16, 2024 by NYTW

As we approach the final days of Jeremy Blocker‘s tenure as our Executive Director, the staff has been reflecting on the tremendous growth of our organization, the unforgettable experiences, and the thoughtful dedication to making change that Jeremy brought to this job day after day.

June 21, 2024 by NYTW

In the 2024/25 season, we’re championing the work of powerful artists who are confronting the world we live in and guiding us into the future. Our work is muscular and intimate, brimming with delight and searing questions.

May 23, 2024 by NYTW