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New York City

December 03, 2012

'30 Rock' Extra's Petition for Speaking Role Earns Hundreds of Supporters

Hundreds took to the show's Facebook page after Gary Marinoff put posters around the city.

Red Hook

September 21, 2012

Former City School Teacher Plans to Reopen Troubled Brooklyn Burlesque

Cynthia Thomas-Dicks is planning to reopen Paris Cabaret on Commerce Street under a new name.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

July 15, 2011

Harry Potter Spoofed by Comedy Troupe

The popularity of wizards and witches means "Satan is at our doorstep," the Upright Citizens Brigade sings in a one-night musical Friday.

Midtown

July 08, 2011

Dancers Surprise Times Square Pedestrians

The Partner Project/Scene in Public will be performed in Times Square through Friday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

June 16, 2011

Theater on W. 42nd Street Holds Free Day of Classes

Students can take improv, hip-hop, or even meet with "development coaches" during the All Stars Project's Opening Day Saturday.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 16, 2011

'Hot Chicks Room' Sign Irks East Village Neighbors

The tongue-in-cheek sign outside the comedy troupe's forthcoming Avenue A theater has upset neighbors.

Midtown

August 13, 2010

$1.3 Million Buses Roll into Times Square For Mobile Broadway Show 'The Ride'

A new Broadway show called "The Ride" takes theater-goers to performances on the street in $1.3 million buses.

Manhattan

April 02, 2010

'No Underwear Subway Ride' Was Improv Group's April Fools' Prank

A new Broadway show called "The Ride" takes theater-goers to performances on the street in $1.3 million buses.