Community

Tuesday, Dec 2 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

This conversation explores how spiritual authority can be exploited, what it takes to rebuild trust, and how communities reclaim faith as a force for justice, connection, and healing. 

Wednesday, Dec 3 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Following the show, join us for a conversation delving into the vision and creative choices that shape Tartuffe’s setting, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.

Sunday, December 7th – 4:30–6:30 PM
New York Theatre Workshop’s 4th St Theatre (83 E 4th St)
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Get ready for four fabulous rounds of bingo, four dazzling prizes, and one unforgettable host, Cacophony Daniels! Join us for an afternoon of performances, laughter, and lively competition, complete with great food, music, and community vibes. Guests are encouraged to arrive in their finest period-inspired attire. Whether you come for the bingo, the food, or just the company, you will leave feeling lucky.

The 4th Street Theatre is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

Tuesday, Dec 9 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

When the curtain comes down, the conversation continues! Hear firsthand stories from the rehearsal room, ask your burning questions, and dive deeper into the themes of Tartuffe with members of the team. 

Thursday, December 11 – Post-Show
Hebrew Union College (1 W 4th St)
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When the curtain falls, the fun begins. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and delicious bites where virtue and vice mix freely. 

Wednesday, Dec 17 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for a conversation on how costume design shapes the play’s world, using fashion as both a tool of liberation and a bold statement of art. 

Thursday, December 18 – 8:30pm
70 E 4th St
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Let us know if you want to perform here!

Join us for an evening filled with art, truth, and connection! In partnership with Rod Rodgers Dance Company, this Open Salon is your chance to shed the everyday mask and share your voice. Through movement, poetry, song, and story, we’ll dive into art showing what it truly means to live authentically. Whether you’re performing your own work or just enjoying the show, come be a part of a space where creativity, honesty, and community shine.

Wednesday, Jan 7 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

Wednesday, Jan 14 – Post-Show
Location TBA
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We’re celebrating the drama, the glamour, the artistry of self-expression. Whether you sashay in like a supermodel off-duty or glide in like a walking masterpiece, bring the bold energy worthy of a fashion confession. Strike a pose, stir the room, and maybe snatch the crown. Join us for food, drinks, music, and a raffle reward for the chicest rebel in the room that screams you’re that icon. 

Tuesday, Jan 20 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

Thursday, Jan 22 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join leaders in our community for a candid conversation that examines how we can use art to challenge systems, engage communities, and reimagine what it means to tell the truth on stage.  

Thursday, Jan 8 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us after the performance for an intimate conversation with members of the creative team as they reflect on the world of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the collaborative process behind bringing this story to the stage.

Thursday, Jan 15 – 7:30PM
Location TBD

Join us before the performance for a community-centered mixer celebrating the world and legacy of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Grab a drink, meet fellow audience members, and connect with local artists, and NYTW neighbors.

Thursday, Jan 15 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Stay after the performance for a reflective conversation with invited community voices as we explore the themes of legacy, lineage, and personal storytelling in In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Together we’ll discuss the ways art helps us make meaning of ancestry, memory, and the truths we inherit.

Sunday, March 1 – 11:30AM-1:00PM
Workshops will be at Rod Rodgers (62 E 4th Street) and NYTW (83 E 4th Street)

Join us for a day of free family workshops exploring creativity, connection, and care in partnership with Rod Rodgers Dance Co and NeuroArts Performance Lab. Through music, movement, storytelling, and hands-on artmaking, families of all ages will explore how art helps us heal, grow, and celebrate joy.

Wednesday, March 4 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

After the show, join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation, where the visionary design team shares how they crafted the immersive world, mood, and visual storytelling of this heartfelt musical—an emotionally powerful journey through loss, resilience, and rediscovering joy.

Thursday, March 5 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

This panel explores the multifaceted role of music in human survival, particularly in communities that have faced oppression, displacement, or trauma. From spirituals sung in the fields to protest anthems in the streets, from chants in sacred spaces to deeply personal compositions of mourning and healing, music carries and transforms collective memory and emotional truth.

Wednesday, March 11 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Engage directly with the creative team as they share insider stories from rehearsals, answer your burning questions, and explore the profound themes of heartbreak, healing, and the unstoppable human spirit that make My Joy Is Heavy a truly unforgettable experience.

Thursday, March 12 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

This open salon invites poets, writers, and storytellers to explore the emotional landscape of the quiet sacrifices that shape our lives. Through verse, reflection, and shared experiences, we will honor the beauty and complexity of caring for others—and ourselves. Whether you come to share or simply to listen, you will find a circle of voices that hold space for joy, grief, and everything in between.

Wednesday, March 18 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join experts and community voices for a conversation on self-advocacy in healthcare — how to speak up for yourself and your loved ones to get the care you deserve. Together, we’ll explore ways to ask questions, make informed decisions, and find confidence when navigating a complex medical system.

Wednesday, March 25 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join NYTW for a ShopTalk exploring how storytelling can create space for healing. This conversation will be co-led by a NYTW team member and a licensed grief counselor, offering reflection, gentle facilitation, and practical emotional care practices.