Tony Kiser
Latest News on Tony Kiser:
A History of Off-Broadway Venues (Jun 22, 2025)
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager (May 22, 2025)
Videos You Missed This Week: Meet the Tony Nominees and More (May 16, 2025)
A History of Off-Broadway Venues (Jun 22, 2025)
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager (May 22, 2025)
Videos You Missed This Week: Meet the Tony Nominees and More (May 16, 2025)
BIO
Tony Kiser has been a trustee of the Second Stage Theatre in New York City since 1981. He has served as both a Chairman and a Co-chairman of its Board of Directors. Second Stage was founded in 1979 to present new American plays and revivals of contemporary American plays. It has produced works by Michael Weller, Tina Howe, Lanford Wilson, Lynn Nottage, Kenneth Lonergan, Tracey Letts and many others. Dear Evan Hansen and Next to Normal were Second Stage presentations before transferring to Broadway for commercial runs. In 1999, Kiser assisted the Second Stage’s move into a former bank building on West 43rd Street. The space was gutted and then redesigned by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. In 2011, the theater was named the Tony Kiser Theatre.
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Video: John Krasinski is 'Perfectly Nervous' to Get Back Onstage in ANGRY ALAN
by Joey Mervis - 2025-05-14 13:59:06
Video: Jen Silverman, Tyne Rafaeli & More Discuss SPAIN Off-Broadway Premiere
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-28 14:09:09
Video: The Company of WHITE GIRL IN DANGER on Living in Michael R. Jackson's World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-06 09:33:42
Video: Jen Silverman, Tyne Rafaeli & More Discuss SPAIN Off-Broadway Premiere
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-28 14:09:09
Video: The Company of WHITE GIRL IN DANGER on Living in Michael R. Jackson's World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-06 09:33:42
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
Video: Jen Silverman, Tyne Rafaeli & More Discuss SPAIN Off-Broadway Premiere
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-28 14:09:09
Video: The Company of WHITE GIRL IN DANGER on Living in Michael R. Jackson's World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-06 09:33:42
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Video: The Company of WHITE GIRL IN DANGER on Living in Michael R. Jackson's World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-06 09:33:42
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs and Jake David Smith on Their Fairytale Experience in BETWEEN THE LINES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-08-02 14:47:49
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs and Jake David Smith on Their Fairytale Experience in BETWEEN THE LINES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-08-02 14:47:49
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs and Jake David Smith on Their Fairytale Experience in BETWEEN THE LINES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-08-02 14:47:49
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs and Jake David Smith on Their Fairytale Experience in BETWEEN THE LINES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-08-02 14:47:49
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
TV: Watch Janelle McDermoth Give a Sneak Peek of WE'RE GONNA DIE at Second Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-25 10:01:00
TV: Watch Janelle McDermoth Give a Sneak Peek of WE'RE GONNA DIE at Second Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-25 10:01:00
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
TV: Watch Janelle McDermoth Give a Sneak Peek of WE'RE GONNA DIE at Second Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-25 10:01:00
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
TV: Watch Janelle McDermoth Give a Sneak Peek of WE'RE GONNA DIE at Second Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-25 10:01:00
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Perform New Tom Kitt Song from SUPERHERO!
by Paul Smith - 2019-02-05 10:30:52
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Perform New Tom Kitt Song from SUPERHERO!
by Paul Smith - 2019-02-05 10:30:52
TV: Kate Baldwin, Bryce Pinkham & More Save the Day with a Sneak Peek of Tom Kitt & John Logan's SUPERHERO
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 12:33:57
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Perform New Tom Kitt Song from SUPERHERO!
by Paul Smith - 2019-02-05 10:30:52
TV: Kate Baldwin, Bryce Pinkham & More Save the Day with a Sneak Peek of Tom Kitt & John Logan's SUPERHERO
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 12:33:57
VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Perform New Tom Kitt Song from SUPERHERO!
by Paul Smith - 2019-02-05 10:30:52
TV: Kate Baldwin, Bryce Pinkham & More Save the Day with a Sneak Peek of Tom Kitt & John Logan's SUPERHERO
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 12:33:57
TV: Join the Revolution and Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-29 10:00:50
TV: Kate Baldwin, Bryce Pinkham & More Save the Day with a Sneak Peek of Tom Kitt & John Logan's SUPERHERO
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 12:33:57
TV: Join the Revolution and Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-29 10:00:50
TV: What's CARDINAL All About? Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-12-19 15:00:58
TV: Join the Revolution and Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-29 10:00:50
TV: What's CARDINAL All About? Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-12-19 15:00:58
Video: John Krasinski is 'Perfectly Nervous' to Get Back Onstage in ANGRY ALAN
by Joey Mervis - 2025-05-14 13:59:06
TV: Join the Revolution and Meet the Cast of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-09-29 10:00:50
TV: What's CARDINAL All About? Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-12-19 15:00:58
Video: John Krasinski is 'Perfectly Nervous' to Get Back Onstage in ANGRY ALAN
by Joey Mervis - 2025-05-14 13:59:06
TV: What's CARDINAL All About? Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-12-19 15:00:58
Video: John Krasinski is 'Perfectly Nervous' to Get Back Onstage in ANGRY ALAN
by Joey Mervis - 2025-05-14 13:59:06
Video: Jen Silverman, Tyne Rafaeli & More Discuss SPAIN Off-Broadway Premiere
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-28 14:09:09
News
A History of Off-Broadway Venues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025
Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025
Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.
Videos You Missed This Week: Meet the Tony Nominees and More
by Sidney Paterra - May 16, 2025
The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 16, 2025 with videos from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - May 16, 2025
The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 16, 2025 with videos from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2025
by - May 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: John Krasinski is 'Perfectly Nervous' to Get Back Onstage in ANGRY ALAN
by Joey Mervis - May 14, 2025
The inaugural production at Studio Seaview (formerly the Tony Kiser Theatre) will be Penelope Skinner's ANGRY ALAN, starring John Krasinski and directed by Sam Gold. Watch in this video as both chat more about bringing the new play to the stage.
by Joey Mervis - May 14, 2025
The inaugural production at Studio Seaview (formerly the Tony Kiser Theatre) will be Penelope Skinner's ANGRY ALAN, starring John Krasinski and directed by Sam Gold. Watch in this video as both chat more about bringing the new play to the stage.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for May 2025
by Sidney Paterra - May 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of May! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
by Sidney Paterra - May 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of May! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
Amanda Seyfried Recalls Intense Stage Fright During Off-Broadway Play
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025
In a new interview, Amanda Seyfried talked about her experience in the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By, sharing the intense stage fright she felt during the production.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025
In a new interview, Amanda Seyfried talked about her experience in the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By, sharing the intense stage fright she felt during the production.
John Krasinski Will Lead ANGRY ALAN Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025
STUDIO SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025
STUDIO SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun Talks SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2025
We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Tony Eligibility Rulings, the NEA Announces Nearly $40 Million in Grants
by Alex Freeman - Jan 21, 2025
From national funding initiatives and emerging talent showcases to leadership changes and awards season updates, the industry demonstrates its capacity to adapt and inspire. Regional and international efforts underline the importance of community support, whether through wildfire relief in California or advocating for arts funding in Bristol. With new venues, leadership appointments, and cultural projects on the horizon, this week’s newsletter celebrates the power of the performing arts to drive innovation and foster connection across diverse audiences.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 21, 2025
From national funding initiatives and emerging talent showcases to leadership changes and awards season updates, the industry demonstrates its capacity to adapt and inspire. Regional and international efforts underline the importance of community support, whether through wildfire relief in California or advocating for arts funding in Bristol. With new venues, leadership appointments, and cultural projects on the horizon, this week’s newsletter celebrates the power of the performing arts to drive innovation and foster connection across diverse audiences.
Seaview Acquires Tony Kiser Theater; Will Re-Brand the Space as 'Studio Seaview'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
Production company Seaview has acquired the historic Tony Kiser Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The 296-seat venue will undergo a transformation and will be rebranded as Studio Seaview. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
Production company Seaview has acquired the historic Tony Kiser Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The 296-seat venue will undergo a transformation and will be rebranded as Studio Seaview. Learn more!
Watch: Documentary Details the History of the Tony Kiser Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Second Stage Theater will vacate the Tony Kiser Theatre at the end of this year. A documentary has been released on YouTube detailing the history of the venue, from 1999-2024.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Second Stage Theater will vacate the Tony Kiser Theatre at the end of this year. A documentary has been released on YouTube detailing the history of the venue, from 1999-2024.
Photos: WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, & Motell Foster Opens at Second Stage
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2024
Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster, and directed by Whitney White, opened at Second Stage Theater and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 10, 2024
Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster, and directed by Whitney White, opened at Second Stage Theater and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Video: Emmy Rossum Reveals Her Preparation for WALDEN Role
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024
Emmy Rossum stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the off-Broadway play Walden, which is now in previews at the Tony Kiser Theater. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024
Emmy Rossum stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the off-Broadway play Walden, which is now in previews at the Tony Kiser Theater. Watch the interview now!
Video: Meet the Company of Second Stage's WALDEN
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2024
Up next at Second Stage Theater is Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White and starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster. Watch as the full company gathers to chat more about the new play in this video.
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2024
Up next at Second Stage Theater is Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White and starring Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster. Watch as the full company gathers to chat more about the new play in this video.
Photos: WALDEN at Second Stage Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024
Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White at Second Stage Theater. WALDEN began previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater. Check out all new production photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024
Emmy Rossum, Zoe Winters, and Motell Foster will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White at Second Stage Theater. WALDEN began previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater. Check out all new production photos here!
Photos: Emmy Rossum & The Cast of WALDEN Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 24, 2024
Emmy Rossum and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White at Second Stage Theater. See photos of the company meeting the press and learn more about the production!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 24, 2024
Emmy Rossum and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White at Second Stage Theater. See photos of the company meeting the press and learn more about the production!
Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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