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The Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, commonly known as the OOB Festival, is a cornerstone of New York City’s off off broadway scene. Since its launch in 1975, the festival has showcased around 30 short plays over a single week, with six winners later published and licensed. We’ve got you covered for tickets and information as the festival returns to celebrate its 50th edition in 2025.

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Key details for theater lovers: the 2025 edition ran July 29–August 1, 2025 at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater (136 E 13th St, NYC 10003). The festival’s 50th edition highlighted six winning short plays, including A Middle Passage by Yide Cai and ALIFORNIA by Daniel Holzman. Note that 2026 will pause the festival, with plans to return in 2027. For social updates, follow @OOBFestival on X, /oobfestival on Facebook, and @concordshows on Instagram.

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  • Origins: launched in 1975 as the Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival.
  • Format: typically presents around 30 short plays over a week; six winners are published/licensed.
  • 2025 edition: 50th festival, held July 29–August 1, 2025 at Lynn F. Angelson Theater (136 E 13th St, NYC 10003).
  • 2025 winners: A Middle Passage (Yide Cai), ALIFORNIA (Daniel Holzman), archy and mehitabel one last time (J.R. Stephens), Bump --> Set --> Spike --> Bruise (Diana Lobontiu), Godbird (Nurit Chinn), SEARCH ENGINE (Raffi Donatich).
  • 2026 pause: festival will pause in 2026 and is planned to return in 2027.
  • Social media: @OOBFestival on X; /oobfestival on Facebook; @concordshows on Instagram.

Key details for theater lovers: the 2025 edition ran July 29–August 1, 2025 at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater (136 E 13th St, NYC 10003). The festival’s 50th edition highlighted six winning short plays, including A Middle Passage by Yide Cai and ALIFORNIA by Daniel Holzman. Note that 2026 will pause the festival, with plans to return in 2027. For social updates, follow @OOBFestival on X, /oobfestival on Facebook, and @concordshows on Instagram.

If you’re ready to secure your seats, we’re here to help make the process simple and reliable. No fuss, just tickets when you want them.

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