Gene Frankel Theatre

08/03/2026

TOM THE LUNATIC
(The Revolution Will Not Be Televised)

Stop the hate. Stop the war. Stop the excuses.

One night only
Wednesday, August 26, at 7 p.m.

Vote on November 3. by Thomas G. Waites

Written and performed by Thomas G. Waites

Featuring Matt Maley on saxophone and Kayla Del Valle on vocals

Inspired by the words and music of W. B. Yeats, Gil Scott-Heron, and Marvin Gaye, Tom the Lunatic is an incredible musical that makes an emotional plea through music, poetry, and drama. Inspiring us to come together, get out, and vote on November 3.

One night only
Wednesday, August 26, at 7 p.m.

Stop the hate. Stop the war. Stop the excuses.
VOTE Nov 3rd

Tickets: $20 each /discounts available

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tom-the-lunatic-the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-by-tom-g-waites-tickets-1996319959739?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/03/2026

We are back! FREE preview on Wednesday,
August 19th 8pm!
24 Bond St NYC
This year we celebrate 5 years with 8 excellent new plays to compete for your vote!
Join us!
See ya get the door!

04/26/2026

Get your short play ready for submissions!
15 Minutes of Frame returns to the Gene Frankel.

Stay tuned for our open call for year 4 of 15 Minutes of Frame

Our competition has no fee. This competition has no submission fee because we want to give everyone an opportunity to win and have your work developed into a full length play.
The winner is decided by the audience who votes.
Submissions start in May.

We look forward to reading your 15 minute short plays and creating a great experience for all.

03/14/2026

What is happening here? The manipulation of language and reality in the actor's journey. Join us for the surreal experience, which is free on March 18th at 8pm. Sean Ricciardi and Kenny Harmon star as Chauncey Faust.

02/08/2026

Artistic Director Oskar Eustis describes Woody as we would like to remember him “clarity and strength and unstoppable dynamism that made our world a better place”. He made a difference in life’s of artists I have known, worked with and believed in. He knew Gene Frankel and we discussed his viewing of The Blacks. He told me seeing the play in 1961 made a difference in his young life. It inspired him. Rest in Power Woody King Jr.

I feel blessed for my time at the helm of the Frankel and was able to have this conversation and meet an incredible crew like Ziti and Fulton because of SUGAR RAY by Laurence Holder. Starring Reginald L. Wilson

The Public mourns the passing of Woodie King Jr., an extraordinary and vital figure in the history of the American theater, and a cherished friend of the Public Theater.

Woodie founded the New Federal Theater down at the Henry Street Settlement in 1970, where it still flourishes today under the leadership of his wife, now widow, Elizabeth Van D**e. The New Federal was a crucible for the Black Theater movement of the 70’s and 80’s and remains vital and relevant still. Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Denzel Washington, Samuel and LaTanya Jackson, Chadwick Boseman, Amiri Baraka- the list of vital Black artists who began or continued their careers under Woodie’s fine producorial hand is almost literally endless. For us at the Public, his championing of Ntozake Shange was crucial- he mounted the production of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SU***DE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF that Joe Papp brought to the Public and later to Broadway. Without Woodie’s leadership, and later his partnership with us, that production never would have happened and the American theater would have been sadly diminished.

His taste was exquisite and his integrity rock-solid. He knew what he wanted to do, champion the work of black artists, women as well as men, and he did it with a clarity and strength and unstoppable dynamism that made our world a better place. He was a happy warrior: his warmth and good humor lit up every room he entered. We will miss him, but we are grateful beyond words for all he gave us. —Artistic Director Oskar Eustis

02/06/2026

Winner of the BATTLE OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS

THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST

Get your 2 tickets for the price of 1.
Limited supply.

https://tinyurl.com/UnusualCHAUNCEYFAUST

March 18 preview at 8:00 pm
March 19, 20, and 21 at 8:00 pm
March 22 at 2:00 pm
March 26, 27, and 28 at 8:00 pm
March 29 at 2:00 pm

Following a sold-out engagement last August as part of the playwrights’ competition 15 Minutes of Frame, THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST by New York indie theatre playwright Coni Koepfinger was selected from more than 100 plays and went on to win the final competition by popular vote, earning first place. The original 15-minute one-act was awarded the opportunity to be developed into a full-length work. Now, by popular demand, THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST returns to the Gene Frankel Theatre stage.
Set in the present, THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST centers on Chauncey Faust, an actor who senses that time is slipping away. From the beginning of his career, Chauncey has felt driven by a purpose beyond ambition or recognition. His relationship to his work — and to his own life — carries a dreamlike quality, shaped by a persistent sense of calling that sets him apart.
THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST Written by Coni Koepfinger
Directed by Aviva Katz

Gene Frankel Theatre 24 Bond Arts Center Lucky Pearto

01/12/2026

Experience the transformative power of theater with THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST by Coni Koepfinger, expertly directed by Aviva Katz, at the Gene Frankel Theatre. This award-winning play promises to challenge your perceptions and inspire new perspectives.

Join us from March 19-29, 2026, at
Location : Gene Frankel Theatre 24 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012.

A limited number of $40 tickets are available, with a 2-for-1 option for $20. Tickets are available via cash, Venmo, or Eventbrite sales at the door. TICKET LINK: https://tinyurl.com/UnusualCHAUNCEYFAUST

The 24 Bond Arts Center and Lucky's Lighting Inc. proudly present the winner of 15 Minutes of Frame.

Cast
Sean Ricciardi and Kenny Harmon as Chauncey Faust
Will Lippman as Dr. Stanley Morgan
Emerick King as Ms. Candice Appleby
Kendra MacDevitt as Avery Mello
Hilal Koyuncu as Dr. Maria Olon
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Artistic Team
Produced by Lucky’s Lighting Inc.
Artistic direction by Gail Thacker

Playwright Coni Koepfinger
Directed by Aviva Katz

Music composed by Joe Izen
Ochestrated by Kendra MacDevitt
Sound design by Andy Cohan
Scenic design by Joelle Gonzalez
Lighting design by Lucky’s Lighting Inc.

Stage management by Bekah Lazar
Image design by Hilal Koyuncu

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or [email protected]

01/05/2026

This March, experience the triumphant return of THE UNUSUAL CHAUNCEY FAUST, a groundbreaking play by Coni Koepfinger, expertly directed by Aviva Katz. Following its sold-out debut and award-winning run, this innovative production makes its way to the Gene Frankel Theatre stage, 24 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012, from March 19-29. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this phenomenal show, with performances scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, including a preview on March 18 at 8:00 pm. Evening performances begin at 8:00 pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. A limited number of $40 tickets (2 for 1 = $20) are available for cash sales at the door. Secure your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/UnusualCHAUNCEYFAUST or by calling 917-841-7567.

11/20/2025

You are cordially invited to an evening celebrating Quentin Crisp on Tuesday, November 25th at 7pm at 24 Bond, NYC. This complimentary event (FREE, baby) promises to be a wonderful experience. Downtown legends will gather to pay tribute to and read the works of Quentin Crisp, the quintessential downtown legend, whose words often offer sage advice for young qu**rs navigating the world. We look forward to seeing you there. xo GT (for TG at the GFT)

05/27/2025

Tom G Waites Lucky Man opens June 5th! The story of Waites travels
In Lucky Man, Waites rips the curtain wide open on his wild ride through fame and flameout. The show begins in 1976, just after being kicked out of Juilliard’s Drama Division, and rockets ahead two years later when, at just 23, Waites hits it big with starring with roles in On the Yard, The Warriors, …And Justice for All, and The Thing—working with icons like Al Pacino, John Heard, Kurt Russell and many others, as alcohol destroyes his career, marriage, and family before finding redemption, serenity, and hope - through AA, friendship, music, forgiveness, and the fierce power of love. It will break your heart—then heal it with laughter and song.

Beyond these iconic early roles, Waites has built a decades-spanning career in film, television, and theater. His television credits include multiple guest appearances on “Law & Order” (six times!), as well as “The Punisher,” “Homeland,” “OZ,” “NYPD Blue,” “All My Children,” and “One Life to Live”. On stage, he starred opposite Al Pacino in American Buffalo, appeared on Broadway in Search and Destroy with Griffin Dunne, rocked out in the cult musical Teaneck Tanzi with Debbie Harry and shared the stage with Dick Latessa and Frances McDormand in Awake and Sing!. He also founded the TGW Acting Studio, which Backstage named the #1 acting school in NYC. With Lucky Man, he finally tells his own story—loud, raw, and beautifully unfiltered.

Chloe Rabinowitz

Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-man-a-warriors-journey-tickets-1320099496129?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios