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Limited Engagement Runs October 7–12 at The Wild Project

New York, N.Y. - After a critically acclaimed summer run of William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts 1 & 2, Atlas Shakespeare Company returns to the stage with the sequel: Henry VI, Part 3. Set during the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry VI, Part 3 is a thrilling exploration of power, betrayal, and the brutal cost of civil war. This limited engagement runs October 7–12, 2025, at The Wild Project in New York City, under the direction of Artistic Director Adriana Alter.

A One Night Only Performance

New York, NY (September 4, 2025) - Internet sensation Toni Nagy, the dancing, pulsing, feral comedian most known for her viral videos where she interpretive dances her philosophies is coming to Joe’s Pub on October 5^th. It is a night of stand-up comedy and clowning called “Pump Your Pelvis Against the Patriarchy.” The show will also feature a special musical performance with original songs by Toni Nagy and a Joe's Pub favorite, Bridget Barkan - singer-songwriter, actress, and member of the iconic band "Scissor Sisters" fresh off their UK Arena tour and international tour with Kesha.

New York, N.Y. (September 4, 2025) – DKMS, the most significant non-profit organization in the world to fight blood cancer and blood disorders, announces its 19th annual black-tie gala on Tuesday, October 14th at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street. This year’s event will honor supermodel Coco Rocha and her passionate support of DKMS’ vital work over the years.

Featuring Selections from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection

On view November 14, 2025 – April 12, 2026 

New York, NY (September 4, 2025)—This fall, The New York Historical presents Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence; Historical Works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection to celebrate next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Tracing the development of the ideas and beliefs of the American Revolution through original, historical printings, the exhibition explores how their dissemination in the most turbulent days of the war both strengthened the political cause for American independence and assisted the military victories of the Continental Army and Navy.

New York, NY (September 2, 2025) - Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Eileen Dietz have officially joined the producing team of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical, which opens Monday, September 8th at The Asylum NYC (123 East 24th St). This powerhouse trio brings together talent from stage, screen, and beyond—upping the stakes for a show that’s already turning heads with its wild mix of horror and comedy. Winokur is also set to appear as a rotating guest star, while Dietz —best known as the original demon stunt double in The Exorcist—brings an added layer of authenticity (and chills) to the project.

Live Performances From Yula Be’eri, Jeremiah Lockwood, John Bollinger, And More

Presented By The Friday Night Jam, Because Jewish And Shalom Y’all Jams

New York, N.Y. (August 27, 2025) -- Brooklyn Bowl announces its 14th annual musical Rosh Hashanah services. Set to take place at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 22nd and 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 23rd, both musically driven services will feature Rabbi Daniel Brenner with musical director Jeremiah Lockwood, Antibalas' Jordan McLean, Antibalas’ Timothy Allen, drummer John Bollinger, saxophonist Stuart Bogie (known for his work with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Arcade Fire, and TV on the Radio), and Yula Berri on vocals and bass.

Drag Experiences invites guests to a $49 guided journey through Hell’s Kitchen’s iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife.

New York, NY - There’s no party like a drag party—especially in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, where glitter, glamour, and New York City’s fiercest queens take center stage. NY Fabulous Drag Night Out, a nightlife bar crawl from Drag Experiences, invites guests on an unforgettable evening of high-energy performances, local nightlife, and insider stories from one of NYC’s most iconic LGBTQ+ neighborhoods.

Acclaimed Series for New Song Returns on October 5; Featuring Sharon Harms, Emily Finke, Devony Smith, and
Gregory Feldmann

New York, NY (August 27, 2025) — New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2025-2026 season with the 16th annual NYFOS Next Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at The Theater at 150 W 17. The festival, curated by Nathaniel LaNasa, features a trio of concerts celebrating new song interspersed throughout the season.

A Dracula for the 21st century—lyrical, unsettling, and fiercely feminist.

New York, N.Y. -- Gothic feminist playwright Patricia Lynn’s haunting new work The Truth About Transylvania makes its World Premiere at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, running October 24–November 1. Directed by Jacob Titus, the production resurrects the legend of Dracula in a bold new form, transforming the classic novel into a lean but lyrical memory play set in the twenty-first century.  Lynn’s previous work, The Maid & The Mesmerizer, also played at the A.R.T./New York Theatres and received critical acclaim.