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RISING UP!Part of the New American Voices Program📆 Sunday, June 21st at 3:00 PM📍 The Cabaret🎟️ Tickets: FREE (registrati...
06/16/2026

RISING UP!
Part of the New American Voices Program

📆 Sunday, June 21st at 3:00 PM
đź“Ť The Cabaret
🎟️ Tickets: FREE (registration in bio)

Queens Theatre’s New American Voices and Theatre For All initiatives are proud to present an afternoon of Readings showcasing nine short plays. Chosen from nearly 400 submissions, these impactful new works capture the spirit of the diverse disability community through humor, drama, empathy, and deep insight. We look forward to bringing the work of these gifted writers, innovative directors and exceptional actors to Queens Theatre audiences.

PLAYS & PLAYWRIGHTS

A Shadeless Socket by James Burnside
Heard Mentality by Allison Fradkin
Trapped by Marisa Jean Giachetti
The Ubercorn by Brett Hursey
The Ark of the Silent Ones by Ayumu Kitami
Opus 111 by Kam Morrill
Looking After Waku-Chan by Mosukuwakanu
Mighty Rivers by Gretchen C. O'Halloran
Standing At...by Chandra Thomas

DIRECTORS

Dev Bondarin
Gwynn MacDonald
Samantha Morales

*ASL interpreted

Congratulations to Queens Theatre’s Director of Operations & General Manager, Jay Rogers, on 15 years at Queens Theatre!...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Queens Theatre’s Director of Operations & General Manager, Jay Rogers, on 15 years at Queens Theatre!

Where would QT be without Jay, who puts out fires every single day… probably literally on fire without him.

For fifteen years, Jay has been the person making sure things get done, problems get solved, artists are supported, and the building keeps moving forward. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to this institution are felt in every corner of Queens Theatre.

Thank you, Jay, for all that you do. We wish you a well-deserved celebration, continued success, and many more years of impact at Queens Theatre.

Happy 15th Anniversary, Jay! 🎉

Congratulations to Zhailon Levingston on his Tony Award win!Zhailon’s journey with Queens Theatre began with Chicken & B...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Zhailon Levingston on his Tony Award win!

Zhailon’s journey with Queens Theatre began with Chicken & Biscuits, which premiered on our stage before going on to Broadway, where Zhailon made history as the youngest Black director on Broadway.

Just a few months ago, we were honored to welcome him back to Queens Theatre to direct a special anniversary staged reading of Chicken & Biscuits, celebrating the play’s remarkable journey and enduring impact.

Today, we celebrate yet another milestone in an extraordinary career.

Congratulations, Zhailon, on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have been a part of your journey and look forward to all that is ahead.

05/31/2026

✨ B-SIDE OPEN STAGE:
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ✨

Join us for a special Juneteenth B-Side at Queens Theatre — an evening of expression, community, and partnership with .

This B-Side breaks the usual format.

We’ll have featured artists in spoken word, music, and live theater throughout the night — and the stage is open. Artists are invited to bring work, share something new, perform, and be part of this special gathering, all unfolding within a vibrant party atmosphere.

Expect free food + drinks, music, space to connect, and room to celebrate through art in all its forms. Come for the full experience from 6–9 PM or stop in for part of the evening.

Whether you’re performing or coming to witness, we’d love to be in community with you.

đź“Ť Friday, June 19
🕕 6 PM–9 PM
📍 Queens Theatre – Flushing Meadows Corona Park
🎟️ FREE Admission FREE FOOD 6PM-7:30PM

FEATURING:
Live Spoken Word from:
Kai Diata Giovanni rected
Najee Omar

Live Music from:
Keenyn Omari

Live Theatre Performance by:
Robert Williams directed by Kelly Greenlight

HOSTED BY: 👑🌹 JROSE

Special thanks to Queens Rising for partnering with us on this one.

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Last night felt special. ✨Our gala wasn’t just a celebration of a season of work — it felt like a reflection of where Qu...
05/21/2026

Last night felt special. ✨

Our gala wasn’t just a celebration of a season of work — it felt like a reflection of where Queens Theatre is headed. New energy, new connections, and a room full of people who genuinely wanted to stay, talk, laugh, and be together long after the program ended.

Huge gratitude to our dedicated staff whose care, expertise, and teamwork made the night flow so beautifully. This kind of work only happens because of people who believe in creating meaningful experiences for others.

More moments from the night soon. ❤️🎭

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05/10/2026

We also want our artists, neighbors, and community members in the room.

The Queens Theatre Gala is a meaningful opportunity to experience the institution up close—to reflect on the work being done, the communities being embraced, and the direction the theatre is moving toward.

Access matters to us. Spaces like this should remain reachable to the people, artists, and audiences who shape the cultural life of Queens.

A limited number of discounted community tickets are available.

To inquire, email [email protected] or slide into our DMs.

Queens Theatre presentsOrgan Monk SingsSaturday, May 23rd at 8:00 PMCabaret TheaterTickets: $25 (includes a $2 per ticke...
05/09/2026

Queens Theatre presents
Organ Monk Sings
Saturday, May 23rd at 8:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: $25 (includes a $2 per ticket fee)

Organ Monk Sings is a concert centered on the music of Thelonious Monk, reimagined for Hammond organ and voice. The project represents a new phase of Gregory Lewis’s long-running Organ Monk series, integrating voice not as a featured novelty but as a narrative and dramatic element, situating Monk’s repertoire within a theatrical, listening-forward context.

05/03/2026

Last night at Queens Theatre, our B-Side became a vibrant extension of the evening’s mainstage celebration.

Following the mainstage event, many audience members with deep connections to Mexican culture made their way into this intimate space within the theatre, where the celebration continued through music, poetry, and shared community.

With a live mariachi band setting the tone, guests sang traditional songs, offered words from their phones and from memory, and transformed the B-Side into a joyful tribute to the culture and spirit of Cinco de Mayo.

Moments like this reflect the civic role of the arts: creating welcoming spaces where communities feel seen, traditions are honored, and cultural pride can be expressed together.

At Queens Theatre, we believe meaningful engagement happens not only on our largest stages, but also in the smaller spaces where connection can flourish.

Shout out our B-Side Open Stage host and our DYNAMIC mariachi band

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05/02/2026

What's On at Queens Theatre in May...

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Theatre for All Readings
10-minute play readings as a culmination of our annual professional training program for Disabled Actors.
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: FREE (registration recommended)

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
An evening of performances by Mariachi Perla Mexicana de NYC, Dante Alonso, Mariano Cersa, Carolina La O, and more!
Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00 PM
Claire Shulman Theater
Tickets: $25 (includes a $2 per ticket fee)

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Cinco de Mayo Open Stage
A live mariachi band anchors the open stage, accompanying singers, poets, storytellers, and musicians in a joyful, collective celebration of culture.
Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: FREE (Registration recommended)

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Wizziwig
By Amy Claussen
Directed by Evan T. Cummings
Part of the New American Voices Program. A staged reading in partnership with Theater Breaking Through Barriers.

Saturday, May 9th at 8:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: FREE (Registration recommended)

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Tango in America 2026
Frankie Valiente Productions presents Tango in America 2026!
Sunday, May 10th at 7:00 PM
Claire Shulman Theater
Tickets: $45 (includes a $3 per ticket fee)

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Queens Theatre Gala 2026
Honoring Forest Hills Stadium and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr.
Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 PM

Sponsorships and Journal Ads still available!

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Teaching Artists Showcase
Teaching artists from Queens Theatre’s education programs share works-in-progress and signature pieces. This intimate cabaret showcase highlights the creativity, craft, and passion shaping our learning community.
Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: $15 (includes a $2 per ticket fee)

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Organ Monk Sings
Organ Monk Sings is a concert centered on the music of Thelonious Monk, reimagined for Hammond organ and voice. The project represents a new phase of Gregory Lewis’s long-running Organ Monk series, integrating voice not as a featured novelty but as a narrative and dramatic element, situating Monk’s repertoire within a theatrical, listening-forward context.
Saturday, May 23rd at 8:00 PM
Cabaret Theater
Tickets: $25 (includes a $2

We are thrilled to be a grantee of World Cup for All Community Grant Program!This summer, as the world’s most watched s...
04/24/2026

We are thrilled to be a grantee of World Cup for All Community Grant Program!

This summer, as the world’s most watched sporting event – the World Cup - comes to our region, with this funding Queens Theatre will bring our neighbors inside our institution to watch matches together, build community, and share in the excitement—while also bringing the celebration directly to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.

We are grateful to ABNY for helping make this possible and for bringing the excitement of the World Cup to Queens!

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14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows, Corona Park
Queens, NY
11368

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Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm

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