A customized, interactive show with audience input that is unique every time!
... Read moreAt a Times Square Theatre, each show is tailored to that specific audience, featuring spontaneous skits and songs inspired by your child's ideas and involvement. The MC engages with the audience every 4-5 minutes, seeking input about songs, movies, TV shows, books, and activities to shape the next performance. Some games even involve kids (and a few parents) on stage to guide the humor. Every show is a unique experience!
The story of the Mirabal sisters standing up to one of history’s most notorious dictators.
... Read more'In the Time of Butterflies' is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of General Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The ‘butterflies,' (their secret code name), were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960.
Performed in Spanish with English subtitles.
The Neo-Futurists' lineup of interactive plays, each written by a performer and honed by the ensemble.
... Read moreThe Infinite Wrench is a mechanism that unleashes a barrage of two-minute plays for a live audience. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song; all are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week, The Infinite Wrench is the New York Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to audiences including those unreached or unmoved by traditional theatre.
The only living non-Japanese Master of the art of comic storytelling, brings Rakugo to New York.
... Read moreKatsura Sunshine's 'Rakugo' features a lone storyteller dressed in kimono on a minimal set. He uses a fan and a hand towel for props to tell a comic monologue followed by a traditional story.
Rakugo is the 400-year-old Japanese traditional art of comic storytelling. Katsura Sunshine, who is originally from Canada, is the only Western Rakugo Master of the 800 Rakugo Masters. Sunshine's show bridges the gap between the East and the West.
The show was nominated for an Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience. Sunshine was also the bilingual MC for the opening reception of the G20 Summit in Osaka.
In its 8th year, Distorted Diznee is a high octane look at Disney classics through a drag queen lens.
... Read moreIn a comedic twist, a failing ad exec forms the "Z Team" to sell a bizarre product.
... Read moreIn this uproarious comedy, Jerry's struggling advertising company faces a crisis when his girlfriend "asks" him to create a commercial for her outrageous product: a yoga mat with a blender attached, dubbed The Bend and Blend. Desperate for a solution, Jerry assembles the least qualified employees from each department into a makeshift team he dubs the "Z Team." As this motley crew navigates the chaos of creating a memorable ad for the world’s worst product, hilarity ensues, showcasing the absurdity of corporate culture and the unexpected creativity that can arise from a group of misfits.
Musical improv Beautiful Dreamers' improvised murder mystery musical.
... Read moreBeautiful Dreamers (Jillian Vitko and Maggie Lalley) are back with this one-of-a-kind show, where they get an audience suggestion of a victim, a murder weapon, and a location - from which they completely improvise a musical right before the audience's eyes! Get to the bottom of this never-before-seen-and never-to-be-seen-again murder case.
Two lifelong pen pals share 50 years of secrets, joys, and heartache in this intimate journey.
... Read morePen Pals follows Bernie and Mags, two best friends who, despite living oceans apart and never meeting in person, have stayed connected for over fifty years through their letters. Played by Nancy McKeon and Johanna Day, these characters share every aspect of their lives—from small details to profound secrets. Through joy and heartbreak, the two women reveal a unique bond that has grown stronger than any other in their lives. Witness the journey of a lifetime told in their own words, spanning decades of friendship, loyalty, and the power of connection.
This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
... Read moreBased on the novel by Gregory Maguire, 'Wicked' looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy crash lands her house in Oz, there is another young woman, Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly and popular blonde, Glinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
The score by Stephen Schwartz ('Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Prince of Egypt') includes the songs 'Defying Gravity,' 'Popular,' and 'The Wizard and I.'
'Wicked' opened in 2003 and in 2019 became the fifth-longest-running show in Broadway history.
Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.
... Read moreThe worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction and Best Costumes by Julie Taymor, is based on the beloved 1994 animated Disney movie. Simba will someday inherit the throne of the Pridelands, but he isn't quite ready. When his devious Uncle Scar murders King Mufasa, Simba flees to escape his guilt. Time and new friends keep Simba company until his past comes back to remind him of his rightful place.
The music is by international superstar Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The score includes 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'Circle of Life.'
The musical is the third-longest-running show on Broadway - and the eighth longest-running show in the West End - and is notable for director Julie Taymor's concept which incorporates puppets to bring the animals to life.
Two best friends and a cheerleader lead a fresh, queer twist on Romeo and Juliet.
... Read moreEllie and Britt, lifelong friends and drama club regulars, have always held a grudge against cheerleaders at their all-girls Catholic school. But when the drama club stages Romeo and Juliet, everything changes. Amber, an injured cheerleader, lands the lead role opposite Britt, leaving Ellie’s heart unexpectedly tangled. This fresh, queer reimagining of Romeo and Juliet explores love, rivalry, and the unexpected ways people can change one another.
For a good time, call "Local Singles," the last surviving support group for lonely people.
... Read moreNick Navari's new musical, Local Singles, delves into the lives of the last surviving support group for lonely people at the YMCA. This premiere club for bachelors and bachelorettes features members navigating love, moving on from crushes, and dealing with breakups and unexpected pregnancies.
Through a blend of high comedy, deep tragedy, and unexpected twists, Local Singles explores themes of love and companionship. The characters may not find what they initially seek, but they walk away with something new—a sense of family.
A musical that will leave a song stuck in the audience's head, reminding them that there's still some good in the world.