Ken Barnett

Interview: Stephen Spinella on Love, Survival & Miraculous Humanity of JEROME
by David Clarke - Jun 11, 2026

Stephen Spinella has spent decades helping define queer theater through work like ANGELS IN AMERICA. Now, the Tony Award winner is bringing his talents to JEROME, a moving new play that explores love, companionship & survival in the early 1990s.

Review Roundup: JEROME Opens at Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

JEROME, a new play by John J. Caswell Jr., has officially opened at Playwrights Horizons. Directed by Dustin Wills, the production stars Stephen Spinella, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, and Ken Barnett. Critics have released their reviews following opening night.

Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Stephen Spinella, and Ken Barnett Will Lead JEROME at Playwrights Horizons
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

The upcoming production of Jerome has announced its cast and creative team ahead of its spring 2026 run at The Judith O. Rubin Theater. Learn more about the show here!

Tony-Winner J. Harrison Ghee Joins Workshop Cast of New Musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee will appear alongside Tony Award nominee John Cariani in a workshop presentation of THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS, a new musical set in 1930s New York City.

La MaMa to Present World Premiere Listening Party of GIVE ME A WILDFIRE Scripted Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

La MaMa will present the world premiere listening party of the scripted podcast Give Me A Wildfire produced by Non Sans Content. Learn more and see how to attend!

MISTER HALSTON Will Kick Off Bay Street Theatre's Title Wave Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

MISTER HALSTON, a buzzy new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffaele Pacitti and directed by New York director Kevin Hourigan, will kick off Bay Street Theatre's Title Wave Festival.

Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.

Interview: Jefferson Mays of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 23, 2024

Interview with Jefferson Mays about his one-man show “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story' playing for a limited run at The Old Globe from December 12 - 22nd.

Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

MISTER HALSTON, a new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffael Pacitti and directed by Kimberly Senior (Broadway's Disgraced), will hold an invitation-only industry staging on Friday, January 17 at Cooper Square, in advance of a 2025 commercial run in New York. 

Life Jacket Celebrates Pride With A Sneak Preview Of A New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents a concert-version of the new musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS at Joe's Pub on June 27, 2024.

Photos: Life Jacket Theatre Company Presents Industry Reading of New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

See photos of Life Jacket Theatre Company's industry reading of its new musical, The Gorgeous Nothings, at New York Live Arts. 

Life Jacket Theatre Company's New Musical, THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Will Receive an Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company presents an industry reading of its new musical, The Gorgeous Nothings, at New York Live Arts on February 12, 2024 at 3PM and 7PM.

MISTER HALSTON at Theatre Row Studio Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 29, 2023

Special Offer: Mister Halston Industry Staging November 2023

Ken Barnett to Lead Industry Staging of New Play MISTER HALSTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2023

Don't miss Ken Barnett's captivating performance in the industry staging of 'Mister Halston' in an industry reading.

Elizabeth Teeter, Steve Ross & Cameron Loyal Join 54 SINGS WONDERFUL TOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2023

Beetlejuice’s Elizabeth Teeter, Bad Cinderella’s Cameron Loyal, and cabaret veteran Steve Ross and have been added to 54 Sings Wonderful Town: 70th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below on Wednesday, June 21st at 9:30pm.

Kane Repertory Theatre Selects Hammaad Chaudry For Multiplatform Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2021

Kane Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Daniil Krimer and Managing Director Avery Bowne announce the selection of Hammaad Chaudry as the playwright for its new Multiplatform Commission. The yet to be titled commissioned play will be directed by Executive Producer Ansley Valentine and will premiere online March 29-April 11, 2021 with plans for an in-person production when it is safe to do so.

Mark Brokaw Directs Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY for Kane Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2020

Ken Barnett (Off-Broadway's Too Much Sun, Amazon's Mozart in The Jungle), Kyle Beltran (Broadway's The Cherry Orchard and In the Heights), and Emily Bergl (Dirty John, Shameless) will star in a virtual workshop of Ken Urban's new play Danger and Opportunity on October 28, 2020 as part of Kane Repertory Theatre's New Play Lab.

Mark Brokaw Directs Virtual Workshop Of DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2020

The digital workshop begins at 7:30 PM CT on Youtube and will remain available until November 1st at 7:30 PM CT. A live talkback with playwright Ken Urban, director Mark Brokaw, and Kane Repertory Theatre AD Daniil Krimer will follow the reading. All of our readings are free to watch, but a donation of $25 is suggested.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Adds Two Matinees Of NOVENAS FOR A LOST HOSPITAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019

Due to popular demand, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has added two matinee performances, October 4 and 11 at 1pm, of Novenas for a Lost Hospital, and released production photography by Julieta Cervantes. Novenas for a Lost Hospital is a communal experience created by playwright Cusi Cram (A Lifetime Burning) and Rattlestick's Artistic Director Daniella Topol (Ironbound) that stars Tony Award-nominated and four-time Obie-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America, Wit).

New Musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Will Be Performed At Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

A concert version of a new original musical about Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, will be presented a Joe's Pub on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm, it was announced today. With music, lyrics and book by Christie Baugher, this industry presentation, which is also open to the public, is directed by Danny Mefford (choreographer of the Tony Award-winning musicals Dear Evan Hansen and Fun Home), with musical direction by Matt Castle; Ken Barnett (a?oeMozart in the Junglea??) and Tiffany Topol (Once) star in the title roles.