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This fall, Morningside Theater Co. proudly presents Birds of North America, the acclaimed father-daughter drama by Anna Ouyang Moench.
📅 September 24 – October 11
In honor of Women’s History Month, Morningside Theater Co. presents a soaring theatrical portrait of aviation pioneer Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Morningside Theater Co. presents a soaring theatrical portrait of aviation pioneer Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Morningside Theater Co. presents a soaring theatrical portrait of aviation pioneer Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman.
Based on research done for our sold out, extended run of We Have To Do Something by John Barrow.
Join us for an exciting afternoon of original works by emerging and established playwrights from our Playwrights Group!
đź—“Â Sunday, June 29, 2025
đź•’Â 3:00 p.m.
đź“ŤÂ Building 1, Community Center, 100 La Salle St., NYC
Thanks to all who made Now Circa Then a big success. Please see great reviews below!
We are delighted to announce that Boann and the Well of
Wisdom, which had a recent run at Morningside
Theater Co. has WON the best play award!!!!!
It was in great company with these excellent competitors
so all our congrats to John and the Boann team!
NOMINATIONS:
Best Play
Best Direction
Best Innovative Theatre
Best Performance By A Female Actor
In honor of Women’s History Month, Morningside Theater Co. presents a soaring theatrical portrait of aviation pioneer Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman.
We were treated to a fabulous dance concert by Gallman Dance Theatre on Feb. 25th
Tickets on sale now! Join us for laughter, performance, creativity, community & more
"Righteousness exalts a nation. Hate just makes people miserable."
Theater plays a vital role in society, it affirms universal truths, it provides a mirror to see the truth about ourselves, and it inspires us to do better.
Since its founding in 1974, The Morningside Theatre Co. has been recognized for artistic excellence and acknowledged for promoting community and engaging the richly diverse Morningside Heights neighborhood.
A Look Back at Our Productions
Thanks to all who made Water By the Spoonful a tremendous success!
Written and performed by April Armstrong and directed by Sara Berg, this powerful one-woman show traces Bessie’s journey from poverty to international acclaim as the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. Through dialogue, song, movement, and striking imagery, the production blends history, science, and civil rights into an inspiring, unforgettable performance.
Rhapsody in Black, a riveting, moving, and often hilarious true story—written and performed by veteran actor Leland Gantt.
Our special benefit cabaret, “After Today—Beginnings!”, brings you a dazzling revue of classic standards performed by Alex Parker Davis, Cody Howard, Kiirstin Marilyn, and musical director Jim Fredericks.
By Mark Hofmaier
When a wife goes missing who’s the first suspect?
By Amy Herzog
Directed by Susanna Frazer
Morningside Theater Co. Presents Will’s Fool’s and Clowns! A Free specials short comedy show for kids of all ages by noted actor Charles E. Gerber.
Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts
Director Jim Fredericks
Set Noel Brooks
Lighting/ SM Emmett Cleaver
Costumes Chloe Niemann
Producers for MPTC Susanna Frazer, Bridget Leicester
Sound Design Luke Hofmaier
Morningside Player Theater Co. Presents Gallman Dance Theatre
In honor of Black History Month.
Precious Memories: the Role of the Church in Shaping the Black Experience
Presented by Morningside Players & Producer Heather Massie. A True Story of Hollywood Glamour & Scientific Genius.
Co-presented by Morningside Retirement Health Services and Morningside Theater Co.
Featuring: A staged reading of the short comic gem: Joint Owners in Spain by Alice Brown, a talk on Losing It by the author, Dorothy Chansky, and a short question and answer period and refreshments!
That Evening in MilwaukeeÂ
In 1966, family resentments, pride and accusation derail a reunion.
By Carol Carter. Directed by Brian Henry. With Ominira Camille*, and Jason Nkosi Watt
 Boann and the Well of Wisdom
A mysterious, gripping take based on the myth of Boann, the Irish goddess of poetry.
By John Kearns. Directed by Mary Linehan.
With James M Armstrong*, Mary Courtney, Kylie Logan.
Urban Renewal and Resistance in Manhattanville
Written by John Barrow
Directed by Susanna Frazer
Scenes and monologues from great plays in a rollicking examination of love and conflict since Adam and Eve!
Directed by Susanna Frazer
Featuring Taryn Matusik, Teaching Artist
Directed by Edgar Chisholm
“A window on a world now lost, full of love, a little pain, and a wondrous deal of hope” -NY Post
Directed by Susanna Frazer.
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Brian Friel’s vibrant adaptation of Turgenev’s beloved tale.
Conceived and directed by Jim Fredericks
Written by Peter Morgan
Directed by Susanna Frazer
​A staging of David Frost’s interview of Richard Nixon after his downfall, from a different politically polarized era!
Our actors read selected scenes from the exciting new work of our own playwrights, featuring John Barrow, Marilyn Crockett, Michael Davidson, Marge Nissen and Mark Speyer.
Written and composed by Lewis Papier, and directed by Janette Goleme
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If Princess Diana could go back to relive her high profile, tumultuous life, would she make different choices? Charles & Diana: The Musical, offers her that opportunity.
By Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies
A theatrical family grapples with fame vs. art, mismatched love, buried secrets, explosive jealousies and the search for acceptance – in this charming, funny, emotional rollercoaster.
Written & performed by Kelly Taylor
Directed by Gretchen Cryer
Altruistic and unique – or rash and foolhardy? One woman’s journey from rescuer to rescued.
Fifth Annual Benefit Event
Extended by popular demand to June 7!
by August Wilson
directed by Arthur French
A black family in 1957 Pittsburgh struggles with love, rivalry and betrayal as a troubled father is pitted against his son’s dreams.
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WINNER OF 2015 AUDELCO AWARD – Best Revival
Fourth Annual Benefit Event
directed by Susana Frazer
A witty and profound collection of 22 great women’s words in history! Woven into a collage of monologues, questions and song and played by 15 actresses.
Susanna Frazer directs the play by Bob Hall
and David Richmond, based on the novel
by Bram Stoker. Read The Morningside Gardens News review here!
Our actors read selected scenes
from the exciting new work of our own playwrights!
by John Henry Redwood
directed by Ajene D. Washington
Winner of the 2014 AUDELCO Award for Best Revival!
Two lonely middle aged sisters in Harlem are thrown into turmoil, romance and hope with the arrival of a young man from the south.
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News & Updates
This fall, Morningside Theater Co. proudly presents Birds of North America, the acclaimed father-daughter drama by Anna Ouyang Moench. Described by Broadway World as “an
Morningside Theater Co. is shining a spotlight on fresh voices and original storytelling with New Writing from the Playwrights Group, happening Saturday, May 9, 2026,
Morningside Theater Co. is proud to announce its upcoming production of Water by the Spoonful, the Pulitzer Prize–winning drama that has captivated audiences with its