The Acting Company
Latest News on The Acting Company:
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March (Jan 28, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More (Jan 22, 2026)
Erik Schroeder Named General Manager of The Public Theater (Jan 21, 2026)
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March (Jan 28, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More (Jan 22, 2026)
Erik Schroeder Named General Manager of The Public Theater (Jan 21, 2026)
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A reunion of company members from Michael Wilson’s 2015 production of Desire for The Acting Company: Chris Thorn, John Skelley (Harry Potter), Megan Bartle, Michael Wilson, Yaegel Welch, Mickey Theis (Six Degrees of Separation)
Date:
06/13/2018
From: Photo Flash: James Earl Jones, Amanda Plummer, and More Lead Reading of THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
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Tony Awards - 2003 - Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
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Videos
Video: Patti LuPone Sings 'I Dreamed a Dream' from LES MISERABLES at Carnegie Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 14:50:08
Video: LuPone & Everett Sing Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' at Carnegie Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-03 14:56:24
Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of Guthrie's THE HISTORY PLAYS Set Design
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-18 12:28:16
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Shakespeare Productions in Rep at the Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-06 13:55:37
Video: Patti LuPone Discusses Broadway 'Pandering' to Audiences and Possible Return to the Stage on NY1
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-21 12:26:08
Video: Alexandra Silber Sings CAMELOT and Previews THE HOUR OF THE PEARL At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-24 19:17:37
TITANIQUE Extends Off-Broadway; Plus Watch New 'My Heart Will Go On' Music Video
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-08 10:26:40
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 15:05:53
VIDEO: Guthrie Theater Artistic Director Joseph Haj on THE BACCHAE
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-03-03 20:22:21
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Angela Pierce on Pat Nixon
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-11-12 16:01:00
VIDEO: Cast and Creative of Barrington Stage's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Talk Bringing The Show To The Berkshires
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-02 16:22:44
Delta Sponsored 2012 Guthrie Theater Season Which Featured Obama Inspired Julius Caesar
by Alan Henry - 2017-06-12 11:39:16
TV: First Look at Gregory Wooddell, Christina Pumariega and More in CST's HENRY VIII - Highlights!
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-05-06 18:19:56
Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and More Set for Acting Company's Ruby Ball, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-13 11:38:32
TV: Cast of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Perform at the Art Institute of Chicago
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2012-09-18 12:19:01
TV: Jason Danieley, Carmen Cusack and CST's SUNDAY IN THE PARK Perform at Art Institute of Chicago
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-09-17 12:58:59
News
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Jan 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Erik Schroeder Named General Manager of The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Erik Schroeder has taken on the role of General Manager of The Public Theater. Most recently Erik served as Managing Director of The Acting Company for four seasons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Erik Schroeder has taken on the role of General Manager of The Public Theater. Most recently Erik served as Managing Director of The Acting Company for four seasons.
Midwest Trust Center To Present The Barricade Boys And The Acting Company This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
This winter, the Midwest Trust Center will host performances by THE BARRICADE BOYS and THE ACTING COMPANY, offering audiences a blend of musical theatre and dramatic productions. These events will showcase a diverse repertoire, highlighting the talents of both groups.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026
This winter, the Midwest Trust Center will host performances by THE BARRICADE BOYS and THE ACTING COMPANY, offering audiences a blend of musical theatre and dramatic productions. These events will showcase a diverse repertoire, highlighting the talents of both groups.
Herbert Welch Named Tour Producer For The Acting Company’s 2026 National Tour Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Herbert Welch has been appointed as the Tour Producer for The Acting Company's 2026 National Tour, featuring productions like GREAT EXPECTATIONS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The tour will visit various U.S. locations from January 2025 to March 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Herbert Welch has been appointed as the Tour Producer for The Acting Company's 2026 National Tour, featuring productions like GREAT EXPECTATIONS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The tour will visit various U.S. locations from January 2025 to March 2026.
Ayad Akhtar’s MCNEAL to Launch Milwaukee Rep’s New Herro‑Franke Studio Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has completed the Associated Bank Theater Center Phase II construction with the grand opening of the reimagined Herro-Franke Studio Theater, featuring Ayad Akhtar's McNeal.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has completed the Associated Bank Theater Center Phase II construction with the grand opening of the reimagined Herro-Franke Studio Theater, featuring Ayad Akhtar's McNeal.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Acting Company At The Rubicon Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Dec 17, 2025
As the southland welcomes a return visit from The Acting Company, things remain as topsy-turvey as they must needs be in the woods of Athens. The company visit is a quick hit, but Risa Brainin’s production of Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is the kind of crowd-pleasing, take-no-prisoners experience that audiences should devour.
by Evan Henerson - Dec 17, 2025
As the southland welcomes a return visit from The Acting Company, things remain as topsy-turvey as they must needs be in the woods of Athens. The company visit is a quick hit, but Risa Brainin’s production of Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is the kind of crowd-pleasing, take-no-prisoners experience that audiences should devour.
Photos: Rubicon Theatre's GREAT EXPECTATIONS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, WINTERFEST Productions
by Gillian Blum - Dec 6, 2025
Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York's dual production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Great Expectations.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 6, 2025
Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York's dual production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Great Expectations.
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS National Tour Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.
Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to The Weidner For a Pay What You May Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Weidner will welcome The Acting Company's national touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Green Bay on February 3, 2026 for a Pay What You May performance.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The Weidner will welcome The Acting Company's national touring production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Green Bay on February 3, 2026 for a Pay What You May performance.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Great Lakes Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 37th production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.
ShakesBEER Pub Crawl to Return for the First Time Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
New York Shakespeare Exchange's ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl, is poised to return for its first outing since 2019.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
New York Shakespeare Exchange's ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl, is poised to return for its first outing since 2019.
Interview: Julia Krohn of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - Oct 27, 2025
It is a show that is so close to my heart! When I was living in New York, from 2004 to 2008 was when it came to Broadway, and I saw it there. I was brought in quite a bit for Olive at the time. I'm too old for that [role] now!
by Brett Cullum - Oct 27, 2025
It is a show that is so close to my heart! When I was living in New York, from 2004 to 2008 was when it came to Broadway, and I saw it there. I was brought in quite a bit for Olive at the time. I'm too old for that [role] now!
Horizon Theatre Rep to Present Ernst Toller’s THE TRANSFIGURATION As Part Of GERMAN PLAYS FROM THE 1910S & 1920S
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Horizon Theatre Rep continues its German Plays from the 1910s & 1920s streaming series with THE TRANSFIGURATION by Ernst Toller, directed, conceived, and designed by Rafael De Mussa.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Horizon Theatre Rep continues its German Plays from the 1910s & 1920s streaming series with THE TRANSFIGURATION by Ernst Toller, directed, conceived, and designed by Rafael De Mussa.
The Acting Company Reveals Casting For FAUSTUS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
The Acting Company has announced the cast for Faustus, adapted and directed by Devin Brain, performing Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Public Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
The Acting Company has announced the cast for Faustus, adapted and directed by Devin Brain, performing Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Public Theater.
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!
INVIERNO by José Cruz González to Kick Off Red Bull Theater Revelation Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details of the first presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details of the first presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online).
Patti LuPone Brings MATTERS OF THE HEART to BroadwaySF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Join three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone for MATTERS OF THE HEART at BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre on March 1, 2026. Don't miss it!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Join three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone for MATTERS OF THE HEART at BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre on March 1, 2026. Don't miss it!
Interview: Rob Melrose of ALLEY and the ALL NEW Play Festival at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Oct 3, 2025
'We're really proud because we've put a big focus on new work in the past. Some of these even began as readings at our Alley New Festival. They have worked their way up to a full production at the Alley and then beyond.' - Rob Melrose
by Brett Cullum - Oct 3, 2025
'We're really proud because we've put a big focus on new work in the past. Some of these even began as readings at our Alley New Festival. They have worked their way up to a full production at the Alley and then beyond.' - Rob Melrose
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Acting Company been nominated for?
and Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for .
What awards has The Acting Company won?
The Acting Company has received the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre as part of the Tony Awards.
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