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The New Group presents the world premiere of Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot, launching the company's 2017-2018 Season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production features Cristian DeMeo, David Levi, Moise Morancy, Josh Pais, Sadie Scott, Chlo Sevigny and Daniel Sovich. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through December 23 at The Pershing Square Signature Center The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street. Check out photos from opening night below...

The New Group will present Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, starring Dolly Wells, Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten. This world premiere production directed by Scott Elliott begins previews begin May 4 in advance of an Official Opening Night on Sunday, May 21. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays through June 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street.

Theater Close-Up, the unique collaboration between Thirteen and the large community of New York City area non-profit Off-Broadway theaters, will present Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Buried Child in Scott Elliott's acclaimed production from The New Group, Monday, November 28 at 9 p.m. on Thirteen, with an encore presentation today, December 2 at 330 a.m. The play will also air Sunday, December 18 at 10 p.m. on WLIW21. Actress Blythe Danner hosts the broadcast.

Theater Close-Up, the unique collaboration between Thirteen and the large community of New York City area non-profit Off-Broadway theaters, will present Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Buried Child in Scott Elliott's acclaimed production from The New Group, Monday, November 28 at 9 p.m. on Thirteen, with an encore presentation on Friday, December 2 at 330 a.m. The play will also air Sunday, December 18 at 10 p.m. on WLIW21. Actress Blythe Danner hosts the broadcast.

Off-Broadway play “Buried Child” closes April 3, but there is still a chance to see the show even if you don’t live in New York City. “Buried Child” will be available to live stream on BroadwayHD tomorrow from the comfort of your own home. BroadwayHD is an online streaming service that offers shows from Broadway and performances of a similar caliber directly to your screen. “Buried Child” will be viewable on a computer, mobile device, or Apple TV via AirPlay. Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play centers on the collapse of traditional household values as one family struggles during the 1970s rural economic downturn. Scott Elliott directs the New Group’s production with an ensemble featuring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Taissa Farmiga, Larry Pine, Rich Sommer, Paul Sparks, and Nat Wolff. The Off-Broadway production opened at the Pershing Square Signature Center in February. Shepard won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for “Buried Child.

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a second extension for Sam Shepard's Buried Child, now playing through April 3. Originally set to play through March 13, an extension through Sunday, March 27 was recently announced for this limited Off-Broadway engagement. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production features Taissa Farmiga, Ed Harris,Amy Madigan, Larry Pine, Rich Sommer, Paul Sparks and Nat Wolff. The show just opened last night at The Pershing Square Signature Center The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos below...

Sure, mainstream musical theater is alive and thriving, but with Jeff Daniels, Saoirse Ronan, and Jessica Lange taking the Broadway stage and world premieres from the likes of A. Rey Pamatmat dominating Off-Broadway, it’s a very good time to see plays in New York City. Check out the highlights below. “Thank God For Jokes” at the Lynn Redgrave Theater (Opens Feb. 11)Mike Birbiglia’s third acclaimed stage work arrives Off-Broadway soon, and comedy fans and solo artists alike are lining up to see it. The Seth Barrish–directed show dubs itself a journey “through the minefield that is joke-telling.” “Buried Child” at the New Group at the Signature Center (Opens Feb. 17)This revival of Sam Shepard’s harrowing family drama—perhaps America’s most harrowing family drama?—positively oozes talent, with Scott Elliott directing Taissa Farmiga, Ed Harris, Rich Sommer, and Nat Wolff. And it’s already been extended!