March 16 through April 12, 2026

Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Featuring shows from across the country and around the globe,
the world’s largest solo theatre festival is entering our twentieth season!

CONGRATULATIONS TO UNITED SOLO’S SPRING 2026 PERFORMERS!

The United Solo Theatre Festival celebrated the close of its 2026 Spring Season by announcing awards honoring exceptional solo performances from its landmark 20th season on Sunday, April 12 at Theatre Row on 42nd Street, in the heart of New York City’s Theatre District. The announcement took place before a packed house of distinguished guests, including Broadway luminaries such as Tony Award nominees Nancy Opel and Mary Testa, Broadway and concert artist George Dvorsky, and lyricist, writer, and director Mark Waldrop, among others.

The festive day began with the final performance of “Contradiction of the Southern Soul” by Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Sally Mayes, who also served as the festival’s Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence. In her acceptance speech Mrs. Mayes said: “United Solo gave me an amazing opportunity. They didn’t just offer me a show they offered me a residency. Getting to do this has been amazing because I’ve been talking about it for years, but nobody’s ever seen it and I think they’re surprised. Festivals like United Solo are important because it gives you a place to have your voice. To the emerging artists in the audience, she said: “Keep going! You just have to keep going and eventually you’ll figure it out and it’s a lovely feeling. Keep writing!”

Festival Founder and Artistic Director Omar Sangare commented: “The sky is not the limit—we go above and beyond. Not only can we journey around the moon, but we also travel to the unique places and stories our artists bring to the stage. Each solo performer expands our awareness and stretches our imagination, and for this we are truly grateful.”

As the Spring 2026 season concludes, United Solo is now accepting submissions for its Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 seasons at Theatre Row. Artists and companies may apply at: https://unitedsolo.org/apply/nyc-fall2026-spring2027/

The full list of award winners for the 2026 Spring United Solo Festival includes:

Best Production: “Contradiction of the Southern Soul” written and performed by Mayes and directed by Brett Cullen

Best One-Man Show: “The Honorable Herbert Peabody” by Kirk McGee
Best One-Woman Show: “Stage Mama” by Rheagan Wallace
Best Actress: Sally Mayes in “Contradiction of the Southern Soul”
Best Encore: “Mounting Washington” by Penny Sterling

Best Musical: “Three Sisters NJ Edition” by Rosemary Loar
Best Comedy: “Once Upon a Wall Street” by Jerry Topitzer
Best Autobiographical Show: “Me, Myself & Other” by Diana Romero

Audience Choice Award: “Once Upon a Wall Street” by Jerry Topitzer
Best New York Premiere: “She Speak in Tongues” by Lila Kay
Best Festival Debut: “Functions” by Anton Spivack
All About Solo Critics’ Choice Award: “Contradiction of the Southern Soul”
United Solo Screen Excellence Award: “Lavinia!” by Susan Campanaro

United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, closed its twentieth season with its traditional Closing Gala. This fall’s season showcased artists from across the world, featuring a wide range of genres and themes—from classical to contemporary to performance art.

The festival is now accepting submissions for its 2026 Fall & 2027 Spring Seasons at Theatre Row in New York City. Artists and companies can apply at www.unitedsolo.org/apply/nyc-2026

ONE PERFORMER + ONE STORY + ONE AUDIENCE = UNITED SOLO

SHOW LINEUP

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Remembering My Dreams

Starring Wendy-Lane Bailey

March 17, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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She Speaks In Tongues

Starring Lila Kay

March 18, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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The Honorable Herbert Peabody

Starring Kirk McGee

March 20, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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STAGE MAMMA: From Child Star to Leading Lady

Starring Rheagan Wallace

March 21, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Functions

Starring Anton Spivack

March 21, 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Contradiction of the Southern Soul

Starring Tony Award Nominee Sally Mayes

March 22, 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Broadway Karaoke

FEATURING VOLUNTEERS | FREE ADMISSION!

March 22, 3:30 PM | Buy Tickets

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Functions

Starring Anton Spivack

March 25, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Contradiction of the Southern Soul

Starring Tony Award Nominee Sally Mayes

March 29, 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Broadway Karaoke

FEATURING VOLUNTEERS | FREE ADMISSION!

March 29, 3:30 PM | Buy Tickets

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Remembering My Dreams

Starring Wendy-Lane Bailey

March 31, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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The Honorable Herbert Peabody

Starring Kirk McGee

April 1, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Once Upon a Wall Street

Starring Jerry Topitzer

April 2, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Remembering My Dreams

Starring Wendy-Lane Bailey

April 3, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Three Sisters Jersey Edition

Starring Rosemary Loar

April 4, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Contradiction of the Southern Soul

Starring Tony Award Nominee Sally Mayes

April 5, 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Broadway Karaoke

FEATURING VOLUNTEERS | FREE ADMISSION!

April 5, 3:30 PM | Buy Tickets

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Remembering My Dreams

Starring Wendy-Lane Bailey

April 9, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Contradiction of the Southern Soul

Starring Tony Award Nominee Sally Mayes

April 9, 8:30 PM | Buy Tickets

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Me, Myself and Other

Starring Diana Romero

April 10, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Mounting Washington

Starring Penny Sterling

April 11, 7:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Me, Myself and Other

Starring Diana Romero

April 11, 8:30 PM | Buy Tickets

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Contradiction of the Southern Soul

Starring Tony Award Nominee Sally Mayes

April 12, 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets

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Closing Gala

Starring OUR PERFORMERS

April 12, 3:30 PM | Sign Up