Thursday, April 24, 2025
Every year, the Origin Theatre Company treats New York audiences to the Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, showcasing Irish artists both established and up-and-coming. This year, Stagebiz was fortunate to discuss the fesivial with the man in charge, Mick Mellamphy. He took over the helm of the Origin 1st Irish Festival during the pandemic, and he is also a busy actor. He starred in "The Smuggler," which premiered at the 2019 Festival and was seen again at Irish Rep in 2023. It will be touring in Ireland this coming summer, directed by Conor Bagley and produced by Jessica M. DeLucia Stagebiz:
Month: March 2025
SUMO at the Public Theater Explores Strength, Spirituality & the Spectrum of Masculinity
SUMO is a bold new play about sports, spirituality, Japanese culture, ancient traditions, the hero's journey, and the full spectrum of masculinity. Written by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed by Ralph B. Peña, SUMO's New York debut is held at the Public Theater for an extended run through March 30 in a co-production with Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse. The Public's Anspacher space has been transformed into a theater-turned-dohyō with the audiences granted prime ringside seats to experience the world of sumo up close and personal. Though small in stature, playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring is a wrestler. She wrestles
Matt Nagin’s 5th Literary Effort “The Book Of Outcasts”, Brings The Laughs
This is my second opportunity to review one of the five books by the aforementioned. He always delivers whether it be as a story writer, stand up, actor or rapper, yes, even rapper. Ask Matt about Lil Cronnie. Matt Nagin's "The Book of Outcasts" is a collection of short stories that plunges readers into the lives of individuals teetering on the fringes of society, sanity, and conventional morality. With a darkly comedic and often surreal touch, Nagin crafts narratives that are as unsettling as they are thought-provoking, exploring themes of alienation, obsession, and the search for meaning in a world that
Company XIV Brings The Valentines Goodies, Again!!!
There are moments in history when escape feels essential, and 2025 is certainly one of them. Step through the incense-laden, smoky entrance of Theatre XIV in Bushwick, and you’ll find yourself in just such an escape—a mesmerizing slip down a rabbit hole into a world of glittering beauty and captivating mayhem. Queen of Hearts by Company XIV is a dazzling spectacle where opulence and enchantment collide. From the very first moment, the performers pour their hearts into every movement, every note, creating an unforgettable experience that I can't recommend enough. They not only astonish with their acts but also double