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Morningside Theater Co.

Dedicated to presenting vibrant, meaningful new works and classic plays to our Morningside Heights community and beyond, its productions have included “All My Sons,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “The Devil’s Disciple,” “Mrs. Farnsworth,” “The Heiress,” and numerous new plays. Additionally, “Althea: She Went to Hell” by John Barrow recently featured in the NY Fringe Festival.

Water By the Spoonful

  • June 2026

Thanks to all who made Water By the Spoonful a tremendous success!

Leonardo Gomez Mike Gerbi, Vera Beren and Elaine Baez in Water By The Spoonful Morningside Theater Co photo by HanJie Chow
Ward Nixon Vera Beren and Maddie Nguyen in Water By The Spoonful Morningside Theater Co photo by HanJie Chow
Ward Nixon Mike Gerbi and Vera Beren in Water By The Spoonful Morningside Theater Co. pohoto by HanJie Chow
Elaine Baez and Leonardo Gomez in Water By The Spoonful Morningside Theater Co.

Two Wings to Heaven: The Story of Bessie Coleman

  • Mar 2026

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.

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Black History Month Rhapsody In Black

  • Feb. 2026

Rhapsody in Black, a riveting, moving, and often hilarious true story—written and performed by veteran actor Leland Gantt.

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After Today—Beginnings!

  • Sept. 6 - 7th

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.

Now Circa Then

  • April 24th - May 11th
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It’s Only a Play

  • Oct. 30 – Nov. 16
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Missing

  • Mar 2025

By Mark Hofmaier

When a wife goes missing who’s the first suspect?

After The Revolution

  • Nov. 2024

By Amy Herzog
Directed by Susanna Frazer

Siobhan Regan and Natalie Pernick in a scene from After The Revolution
Natalie Pernick, Mark Hofmaier and Cecelia Riddett in After The Revolution
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George Pappas, Natalie Penick and Matthew Cubillos in After The Revolution
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Will’s Fools & Clowns!

  • Sept. 2024

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.

It Can Happen Here Again!

  • July 2024
It Can't Happen Here - Again Mark Hofmaier
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It Can't Happen Here - again Carol Carter
It Can't Happen Here - Again Donald Smith
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it Can't Happen Here - Again Andrew Donnelly