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Katie Cappiello’s The Body of Mary Sets Off‑Broadway World Premiere With Full Cast Announced

Cappiello will direct a three‑act absurdist comedy that probes how religious institutions shape motherhood and control women’s bodies.

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Eliya Smith’s Dad Don’t Read This Opens Off‑Broadway in a Visually Bold but Tonally Divisive Transfer

Indian Princesses Opens Off-Broadway to Divergent Reviews

The Receptionist Returns Off Broadway at Second Stage

‘Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)’ Opens at the Public to Varied Reviews, Extends Through April 5

The Reservoir Extends Off-Broadway Run to March 22 at Atlantic Theater Company

‘You Got Older’ Opens at Cherry Lane to Strong Performances and a Run Extension

At The Shed, ‘The Other Place’ Earns Raves for Leads, Scrutiny for Its Sophoclean Touches

Rob McClure, Michael Genet, Matt Walker Lead 'Spare Parts' Off-Broadway World Premiere at Theatre Row

Ragdoll, Katherine Moar’s Patty Hearst–Inspired Drama, Wins Warm Notices at Jermyn Street

‘The Brothers Size’ 20th-Anniversary Revival Opens at The Shed to Strong Reviews