'Adrift: A Medieval Wayward Folly' Review: Demons, Dulcimers, and Dancing Strawberries by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Using music, dance, puppets, miming, and physical comedy, the Happenstance Theater brings late medieval paintings to life.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:26am on December 8, 2023☆⚑

A Musical Rendition of 'The Tempest' Marks the End of an Era at the Delacorte by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Community theater is a beautiful thing, and we don't have anywhere near enough of it in New York City.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:00am on September 8, 2023☆⚑

David Geffen Hall Furthers Lincoln Center's Uniquely Stunning Architectural History by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Soon to be opened to the public on October 8, Lincoln Center's new David Geffen Hall further cements its architectural reputation.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:26pm on September 29, 2022☆⚑

Michael Cavadias' Claywoman Performance Returns to New York City by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Actor Michael Cavadias has been performing as Claywoman since the early 2000s; he will reprise the role September 11 at Pangea.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:50am on September 2, 2022☆⚑

Non-Equity 'Waitress' Musical Tour Files for Union Recognition by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

In its first card campaign on a national tour in twenty years, Actors' Equity files with the NLRB to unionize 'Waitress.'

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 2:40pm on April 26, 2022☆⚑

Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Talks Building Characters Through Fabric and Color by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

His Oscar frontrunner status seems richly deserved.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:06pm on March 10, 2022☆⚑

Associate and Resident Directors and Choreographers Unionize with SDC by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Some associates were making less than minimum wage and had no healthcare, while others had benefits and made three thousand dollars a week.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:40am on February 28, 2022☆⚑

Mobilization Director of Actors' Equity, Stefanie Frey, Talks Organizing Theater by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Frey told Observer, "The labor movement was becoming hot, so to speak, and members were really getting activated and needed a way to organize and funnel that energy."

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 9:03am on January 3, 2022☆⚑

Remarks by Broadway League President Enrage Theatre Community by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Broadway has been roiled by controversy following contentious remarks made by Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 1:14pm on December 24, 2021☆⚑

No Total Lockdown for Broadway During Omicron Surge by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Gooen describes the Omicron spike coming with a new set of restrictions for Broadway, with increased vigilance during "mask up shifts" and some theaters now requiring PCR testing and vaccine…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:53am on December 22, 2021☆⚑

Broadway Star Laura Osnes Allegedly Removed from Show for Vaccine Refusal by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Tony nominated star Laura Osnes has been booted from a performance after revealing to a castmate that she was not vaccinated.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:23am on August 13, 2021☆⚑

Actors' Equity Moves to Diversify Theatre by Opening Access to Membership by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Actors' Equity has opened its policy to grant membership to any theatre worker with experience in acting or stage managing in the US.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:57am on August 11, 2021☆⚑