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Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 20-21- with Jackie Hoffman, Patti Murin and More!


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 20-21, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 19- with Michael James Scott, Ashley Brown, and More!


Today (March 19) in live streaming: a Little House on the Prarie reunion on Stars in the House, Jackie Hoffman visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 17- with Rachel York, Bonnie Milligan, and More!


Today (March 17) in live streaming: a Head Over Heals reunion on Stars in the House, Irish Rep goes to The Aran Islands, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 16- with Kelli O'Hara, Keala Settle, and More!


Today (March 16) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates one year, The Last Five Years continues, and more!

Stages by David Lee Nelson - Now Streaming from Pure Theatre


A hero’s journey through the medical wilderness. The final performance of writer/performer David Lee Nelson’s inspirational, funny, and unflinching story of being diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer was captured on film and is now available to stream for the first time.

David Lee Nelson's STAGES Now Streaming from Pure Theatre


A hero’s journey through the medical wilderness. The final performance of writer/performer David Lee Nelson’s inspirational, funny, and unflinching story of being diagnosed with early- onset colorectal cancer was captured on film and is now available to stream for the first time.

One-Man Show STAGES Comes To UofSC Lab Theatre


The UofSC Dept. of Theatre and Dance, in partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network (CCPN), will present a special engagement of Stages by David Lee Nelson at the Lab Theatre, March 7-8.

One-Man Show STAGES Comes To UofSC Lab Theatre


The UofSC Dept. of Theatre and Dance, in partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network (CCPN), will present a special engagement of Stages by David Lee Nelson at the Lab Theatre, March 7-8.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Embarks on STATE OF THE SOUTH Tour


The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is sponsoring a 10-day speaking and listening tour of the southeastern United States, July 7-17, 2018. The tour, titled the State of the South, has been developed to invigorate ASF's prestigious Southern Writers' Project, a program founded in 1991 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to commission and develop new plays by Southern playwrights.

Lawrence Dial's IN THE ROOM to Debut at Alchemical Theatre This Fall


Slant Theatre Project and Kelli Giddish in association with Wheelhouse Theater are proud to present the World Premiere of Lawrence Dial's IN THE ROOM, directed by Adam Knight (Naperville) at the Alchemical Theatre (104 West 14th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue) October 20-November 13.

David Lee Nelson's FOLLY BEACH Premieres Tonight at Pure Theatre


Folly Beach by David Lee Nelson makes its World Premiere, directed by Sharon Graci, at Pure Theatre.

David Lee Nelson's FOLLY BEACH to Premiere at Pure Theatre, 7/11


Folly Beach by David Lee Nelson makes its World Premiere, directed by Sharon Graci, at Pure Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at David Lee Nelson in THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET at Kraine Theatre


David Lee Nelson's timely autobiographical play THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, about his "coming out" as a Democrat to his staunchly Republican father officially opened at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street) on Sunday, October 21. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET Plays the Kraine Theatre, Now thru 10/29


Slant Theatre Project, in association with Roust Theatre Company present the New York premiere of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, written and performed by David Lee Nelson, created with Adam Knight, and dramaturgy by Kristin Vieira. Preview performances of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET begin today, October 14th prior to an official press opening of Sunday, October 21st at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, New York, NY).

THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET Plays the Kraine Theatre, 10/14-29


Slant Theatre Project, in association with Roust Theatre Company present the New York premiere of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, written and performed by David Lee Nelson, created with Adam Knight, and dramaturgy by Kristin Vieira. Preview performances of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET begin Sunday, October 14th prior to an official press opening of Sunday, October 21st at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, New York, NY).

David Lee Nelson's THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET Opens Tonight


THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET comes to South Carolina for one night only at 8pm, tonight, April 24th at Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville, SC. The show, which contains adult language, was Written by David Lee Nelson and Created with Adam Knight.

David Lee Nelson's THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET Set for April 24


THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET comes to South Carolina for one night only at 8pm on April 24th at Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville, SC. The show, which contains adult language, was Written by David Lee Nelson and Created with Adam Knight.

Coyote Rep Hosts Annual Rising Moon Fundraiser 9/22


Acclaimed comedian David Lee Nelson will host this exciting star-studded event to assist Coyote REP in raising funds for its upcoming season at the beautiful Players' Club at 16 Gramercy Park in NYC.

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