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Opened: March 22, 2022
Closing: April 10, 2022

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The Shed
West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues New York, NY

The Shed presents the world premiere of *Help*, a new play by acclaimed author and poet Claudia Rankine, directed by Obie Award-winner Taibi Magar.



Derived from Rankine’s deep inquiry and ongoing investigation into white dominance, Help stars April Matthis as the Narrator, a Black woman who recounts Rankine’s real-life conversations with white people that take place in transitional spaces like airports. As the stories unfold through monologues and staged scenarios, Help explores how these conversations can go right, wrong, or raise new questions about our fragile democracy.



Rankine’s body of work, for which she has been awarded MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, crosses lyric poetry and prose essay to navigate questions of race, healthcare, loneliness, and what it means for a life to matter in American society today.


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Interview: Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams On Bringing RIDE to San Diego's Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld sat down for an interview with the writers behind the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. The musical features book, music, and lyrics by Freya Catrin Smith (London’s Network Theatre’s The Limit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s Part A), music and lyrics by Jack Williams (London’s Network Theatre’s The Limit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s Part A), and direction by Sarah Meadows (U.K. premiere of Marie Curie, U.K. tour of The Good Enough Mums Club).

CLOWNS LIKE ME Will Perform New York Sneak Peek Before Heading To Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis dreamed for years of performing in New York. And now, in the most unexpected way, his dream is coming true. What started out as an idea for creating a show based on the actor's true story of living with mental illness only two short years ago, has since turned into a critically acclaimed and sold-out Sarasota premier, a new nonprofit, and an opportunity to bring the show to the Off-Broadway stage for an eight-week limited engagement run starting this June at Union Square's DR2 theatre.

Review: PHANTOM PEAK: FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION, London
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 10, 2024


When Phantom Peak, one of London's most innovative and ridiculously fun theatrical experiences, holds a Festival Of Innovation, how can one say no? It is not the only impressive immersive show in town but its near-peerless execution and boundless imagination puts it up there with the more well known Punchdrunk.

SoHo Playhouse Announces LIGHTHOUSE SERIES Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


Discover the 2024 Lighthouse Series lineup announced by SoHo Playhouse. The series showcases SoHo Playhouse's commitment to developing new works.

ANNAPOLIS BAYGRASS FESITVAL To Return This September
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


The 2nd annual Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22 on the gorgeous eastern beach at Sandy Point State Park along Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD.

New Stage Theatre Company to Present IN THE COMMON HOUR This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


Experience the bold visual style and compelling absurdist humor of the NEW STAGE THEATRE COMPANY, led by Ildiko Nemeth, in their multimedia performance IN THE COMMON HOUR. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go inside The Entertainment Community Fund's 2024 Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2024


Last night at the Entertainment Community Fund, (formerly The Actors Fund) gala, they announced the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign: a bold and comprehensive effort that will combine all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places.

Entertainment Community Fund Launches $160 Million ESSENTIAL Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


Entertainment Community Fund is launching the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign, combining all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places. Learn more!

SoHo Playhouse Reveals Lighthouse Series Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024


Coming off the massive success of the Lighthouse Series 2022's winner, JOB, with two sold out runs, and with the 2023 winner IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE primed to take the stage later this summer, SoHo Playhouse has announced the 2024 Lighthouse Series lineup.

How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 14, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?

97+ Returns To Liverpool This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024


A powerful play which explores the ongoing impact of Hillsborough on those who survived the disaster is returning to Liverpool this week in a new full-length production.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Apr 5, 2024


Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical based on the 1993 hit family film of the same name, is actually based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The stage musical in all its purposes features music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The National Tour is currently onstage in the Carol Morsani Hall, at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Manhattan Theatre Club to Present Spring Gala 2024 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Learn more!

Schooled On Poetry Live Poetry Reading Set For May 11 At The Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


See SCHOOLS ON POETRY, a live poetry reading event at the Lincoln Theatre on May 11. Experience the power of words and the beauty of spoken verse.

An Ambitious Experiment Made by Viacheslav Kulaev
by Team BWW - Apr 3, 2024


The opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Doha, Qatar, at the Lusail Stadium in January 2024, was a spectacular event that attracted millions of fans across the Asian continent.

Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 3, 2024


54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!

Liz Miele New Comedy Special 'Murder Sheets' Will Make Worldwide Premiere On Youtube
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Comedian Liz Miele releases her new stand-up special 'MURDER SHEETS' today, Tuesday, April 2.

World Premiere Musical & More Set for Round House Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The full five-show lineup has bee revealed for Round House Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Works By T.J.L, J.C. Pankratz & More to be Featured in INK'D Festival of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


The Playwrights Realm will present the 2024 INK’D Festival of New Plays. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

San Diego Alt-Rockers Los Saints Release 'Never Said'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


San Diego Alt-Rock band Los Saints releases 'Never Said', the second single from their upcoming debut album, along with a new video for the song 'Faded'. Album set to launch on July 26.

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Feature: ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: Piper Wallace and Hannah Minor
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 31, 2024


Welcome to another edition of Arkansas Shooting Stars. These two actresses have bright futures ahead of them, and we couldn't be more excited.

TRU VOICES New Musicals Reading Series Sets April Submission Deadline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited has revealed the submissions deadline for TRU VOICES New Musicals Reading Series. Learn more about the series and see how to apply.

San Diego Alt-Rockers Los Saints Release 'Never Said'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2024


Discover the latest release from San Diego alt-rock band LOS SAINTS. Their second single 'Never Said' from their upcoming debut album, out July 26, along with a new video for 'Faded'.

NYC High School Student Launches Children's Book, FINDING MESSI, THE MIRACLE CAT FROM KYIV
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Discover the inspiring story of a NYC student and NJ resident who has written a children's book about the Ukraine War, co-authored with a 13-year-old Ukrainian.

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