Ars Nova is an Off-Broadway, non-profit theater in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Ars Nova develops and produces theater, comedy and music created by artists in the early stages of their careers.

May 8, 2023 · In memory of Jenny’s brother, Gabe Wiener, they created a hub for early-career artists to introduce new theater, music and comedy and also connect with a new generation of audience. Two decades later, that mission has only deepened and Ars Nova is …

Feb 25, 2007 · In 1997 her brother, Gabe, a recording executive and sound engineer, was building a new studio — christened Ars Nova, Latin for “new art” — in what was still called Hell’s Kitchen.

Ars Nova is set to welcome the next generation of leadership. Beginning July 2025, Jason Eagan is pivoting to a behind-the-scenes advisory role, and the board has enthusiastically named current team members Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey as Co-Artistic Directors.

Jan 30, 2025 · Ars Nova, "a company known for pop-culture-savvy experimentation, with a hipness that sets it apart" (New York Times), announces that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership.

Mar 28, 2017 · Ars Nova was founded in 2002 by Jenny and Jon Steingart. In 1997, Jenny’s brother, Gabe Wiener, a twenty-six-year-old classical-music producer, died of a brain aneurysm.

Ars Nova exists to discover, develop & launch singular theater, music & comedy artists who are in the early stages of their professional careers. Our dynamic slate of programs supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.

Gabe Wiener is the Owner at Ars Nova.

Ars Nova was founded in memory of Gabe Wiener. Hours of operation are determined by event schedule. Our Volunteer Opportunities. WHEN: Fall internships begin in late August/early September. There is some flexibility in start dates. PAY: Weekly stipend or …

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