Richard Foreman
Richard Foreman is a playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Kick Inside, The Birth of the Poet, and Stages. Awards include IT Awards (2013).
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IT Awards - 2013 - Artistic Achievement Award
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The Lortels - 2012 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee
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The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Noteworthy/Unusual Effects
Richard Foreman, Panic!
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Richard Foreman, The Threepenny Opera
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Obie Awards - 1970 - Citations
Richard Foreman, Elephant Ship
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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
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THE KICK INSIDE World Premiere to Open at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
HERE Arts Center and THE MILLION UNDERSCORES announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE KICK INSIDE, a Kate Bush-inspired play conceived and directed by Nicolás Noreña.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
HERE Arts Center and THE MILLION UNDERSCORES announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE KICK INSIDE, a Kate Bush-inspired play conceived and directed by Nicolás Noreña.
Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
THE KICK INSIDE to Premiere at HERE Arts Center This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
The World Premiere of The Kick Inside will be presented at HERE Arts Center. The cast will be revealed in September. The Kick Inside is a Kate Bush-inspired play written by thirteen New York City based playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
The World Premiere of The Kick Inside will be presented at HERE Arts Center. The cast will be revealed in September. The Kick Inside is a Kate Bush-inspired play written by thirteen New York City based playwrights
QUEENSBRIDGE to Make World Premiere at Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Playwright Marlin Thomas and director DeMone Seraphin bring QUEENSBRIDGE, an immersive play rooted in life at North America's largest public housing development, to its world premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Playwright Marlin Thomas and director DeMone Seraphin bring QUEENSBRIDGE, an immersive play rooted in life at North America's largest public housing development, to its world premiere at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival.
The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
Adrianna Di Liello To Creative Produce Valentina Zazzali's MY WAY At The Tank
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 12, 2026
Valentina Zazzali's MY WAY, a play about a girl haunted by a crooning ghost, will run at The Tank in NYC, with Zazzali directing and leading the production and Adrianna Di Liello serving as creative producer.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 12, 2026
Valentina Zazzali's MY WAY, a play about a girl haunted by a crooning ghost, will run at The Tank in NYC, with Zazzali directing and leading the production and Adrianna Di Liello serving as creative producer.
The NCCAKron Announced Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026
NCCAkron and MoBBallet has announced the Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop, gathering eight dance writers and editors in Akron, OH to examine the evolving role of dance criticism and storytelling.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 3, 2026
NCCAkron and MoBBallet has announced the Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop, gathering eight dance writers and editors in Akron, OH to examine the evolving role of dance criticism and storytelling.
Interview: Ilana Khanin of YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE at Alumnae Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 17, 2026
When it comes to experimental theatre in North America, few have a legacy as long, dedicated, and influential as Richard Foreman. When Foreman died in 2025, he left an archive of over 50 years of work from his Ontological-Hysteric Theatre company, founded in 1968. Foreman’s theatrical explorations prioritized immediacy and the present over a fixed sense of narrative, focusing on the process of the play’s creation and the audience’s interpretation.
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 17, 2026
When it comes to experimental theatre in North America, few have a legacy as long, dedicated, and influential as Richard Foreman. When Foreman died in 2025, he left an archive of over 50 years of work from his Ontological-Hysteric Theatre company, founded in 1968. Foreman’s theatrical explorations prioritized immediacy and the present over a fixed sense of narrative, focusing on the process of the play’s creation and the audience’s interpretation.
Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
William Dafoe es el autor del Mensaje del Día Mundial del Teatro
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 26, 2026
El mensaje de Willem Dafoe para el Día Mundial del Teatro reivindica la escena como un espacio vivo de riesgo, comunidad y transformación, donde la experiencia humana se reinventa en cada encuentro entre intérpretes y espectadores.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 26, 2026
El mensaje de Willem Dafoe para el Día Mundial del Teatro reivindica la escena como un espacio vivo de riesgo, comunidad y transformación, donde la experiencia humana se reinventa en cada encuentro entre intérpretes y espectadores.
Tony Torn to Star in Michael McClure's SPIDER RABBIT at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
La MaMa will present a rare revival of Spider Rabbit by beat poet, novelist, and Obie-winning playwright Michael McClure.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
La MaMa will present a rare revival of Spider Rabbit by beat poet, novelist, and Obie-winning playwright Michael McClure.
Review: The Gordon-Foreman WHAT TO WEAR is Totally Wonderful at Prototype in BAM's Harvey
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 18, 2026
Yoo-hoo, Metropolitan Opera. Looking for something new/old/odd/wonderful? I hope you made it to the Prototype Festival’s WHAT TO WEAR, by Michael Gordon and Richard Foreman, staged by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson of Big Dance Theater following the original’s aesthetic from 2006. The opera just finished up its four-performance run at the BAM Harvey in downtown Brooklyn—and it’s the definition of event programming in its most complimentary meaning.
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 18, 2026
Yoo-hoo, Metropolitan Opera. Looking for something new/old/odd/wonderful? I hope you made it to the Prototype Festival’s WHAT TO WEAR, by Michael Gordon and Richard Foreman, staged by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson of Big Dance Theater following the original’s aesthetic from 2006. The opera just finished up its four-performance run at the BAM Harvey in downtown Brooklyn—and it’s the definition of event programming in its most complimentary meaning.
Randolph Curtis Rand Joins PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Obie-winning actor Randolph Curtis Rand will join the company of NYC’s longest-running play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Obie-winning actor Randolph Curtis Rand will join the company of NYC’s longest-running play, Perfect Crime, celebrating its 39th anniversary this year. Learn more here!
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 2, 2026
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional opera for 20 years and is now sole curator, producer and presenter of the indie-opera/music theatre Prototype Festival, with performances through January 18 in New York City.
St. Vincent to Join WHAT TO WEAR at BAM; Full Company Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
BAM has revealed the full company for What to wear with creative direction by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson at the BAM Harvey Theater. St. Vincent is confirmed to join the production as a featured performer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
BAM has revealed the full company for What to wear with creative direction by Paul Lazar and Annie-B Parson at the BAM Harvey Theater. St. Vincent is confirmed to join the production as a featured performer.
Target Margin Celebrates Design at DEGENERATE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Target Margin Theater, whose 2025-2026 season, Degenerate Art Now!, is focused on art that is uncertain, challenging, subversive, deviant, and slippery, will celebrate Design at the Degenerate Ball.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Target Margin Theater, whose 2025-2026 season, Degenerate Art Now!, is focused on art that is uncertain, challenging, subversive, deviant, and slippery, will celebrate Design at the Degenerate Ball.
Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
La MaMa Names EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP After The Late Morgan Jenness
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
La MaMa ETC has announced it is renaming its Experiments in Playwriting Fellowship the MORGAN JENNESS EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP after the late, revered dramaturg Morgan Jenness, who died last year following an illustrious career as a champion of young playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
La MaMa ETC has announced it is renaming its Experiments in Playwriting Fellowship the MORGAN JENNESS EXPERIMENTS IN PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP after the late, revered dramaturg Morgan Jenness, who died last year following an illustrious career as a champion of young playwrights.
DAMBUDZO by Nora Chipaumir and More Set for BAM Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
BAM has revealed its programming for Fall 2025 and Next Wave…an expansive slate of dance, music, theater, visual art, family events, holiday fare, and more. See full programming and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
BAM has revealed its programming for Fall 2025 and Next Wave…an expansive slate of dance, music, theater, visual art, family events, holiday fare, and more. See full programming and learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Richard Foreman written?
Richard Foreman has written 2 shows including Idiot Savant (Playwright), Old Fashioned Prostitutes (A True Romance) (Playwright).
What awards has Richard Foreman been nominated for?
Artistic Achievement Award (IT Awards) for , Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Noteworthy/Unusual Effects (The Hewes Awards) for Panic!, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Threepenny Opera and Citations (Obie Awards) for Elephant Ship.
What awards has Richard Foreman won?
Richard Foreman has won several awards throughout his career, including the Artistic Achievement Award from the IT Awards. He is also a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee, recognized by The Lortels. Additionally, he received the Noteworthy/Unusual Effects award from The Hewes Awards for his work on Panic! and has earned Citations from the Obie Awards for Elephant Ship.
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