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Photos: Marc Shaiman, Dave Harris and More Receive Dramatists Guild Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023


See photos from the Dramatist Guild Awards.

Immersive A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Extends Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


Spin Cycle has announced an extension of the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

LOVE LETTERS Starring Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti Adds Performances at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023


Irish Repertory Theatre has added five additional performances for Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (Endgame), starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti.

Playhouse Theatre Group Announces Featured Performers And Guests Artists For ENCORE! RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023


Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE! It will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The theme this year is RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER.

Cotuit Center For The Arts' Announces 2023 Outdoor Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023


This year’s programming includes a new Monday Night at the Movies film series, concerts, stand-up comedy, family programming and much more. The 2023 summer season will kick off with a special performance of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters performed by award-winning actors John Weltman and Linda Monchik.

Review: LATER LIFE at Katonah Classic Stage
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 30, 2023


What did our critic think of LATER LIFE at Katonah Classic Stage?

Interview: Shaw Expert David Staller Talks DEAR LIAR at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with David Staller, who discusses starring in the Irish Repertory Theatre's Dear Liar, as part of The Letter Series.

Primary Stages to Celebrate the Life of Artistic Director Andrew Leynse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023


PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

East Lynne Theater Reveals 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


It’s a whole new mainstage season at East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) in Cape May. Heck, it’s practically a whole new East Lynne! The theater’s new Artistic Director Craig Fols is breathing new life into this glorious 40+ year-old theatre located within the walls of the beautiful Cape May Presbyterian Church.

Signature Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For The World Premiere Of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' THE COMEUPPANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023


Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins' Premiere Residency—and Signature's 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers—The Comeuppance runs May 16–June 25.

Samuel D. Hunter, Sanaz Toossi and More Receive 2023 Dramatists Guild Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023


The Dramatists Guild of America has announced the first recipients of their 2023 Awards. Learn how to purchase tickets!

LAW & ORDER Star Carolyn McCormick Will Lead Katonah Classic Stage's LATER LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023


​​​​​​​Katonah Classic Stage (KCS) will kick-off their 2023 season at Armonk's Whippoorwill Theatre with the bittersweet comedy, Later Life, from the timeless playwright A.R. Gurney. Starting with a preview on April 27th, the play, set in the 1990s, will take audiences on a romantic journey of missed connections with hope for new beginnings, through May 7, 2023. 

Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' THE COMEUPPANCE to be Presented at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting.

Dominic Colón & Roger Q. Mason to Star in THE PINK Developmental Reading at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023


Casting has been announced for the developmental reading of THE PINK by acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason, presented by Breaking the Binary Theatre in association with Primary Stages as part of the Creative Access Grant Reading Series with Primary Stages.

Interview: April Stewart Sending LOVE LETTERS To Her Reunited Friends
by Gil Kaan - Mar 11, 2023


A.R. Gurney’s classic Love Letters plays for one weekend at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex beginning March 31, 2023. Wendy-Marie Martin directs this two-hander with Courtney R. Hall and April Stewart.  The multitasking April managed to find some time between her voiceover gig, raising her daughter and volunteering for NAMI to answer a few of my queries.

LOVE LETTERS to Open at Theatre 68 For Limited Run Starting This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023


Love Letters, the classic romance written by A.R. Gurney, will play Theatre 68 Arts Complex from March 31- April 2, 2023. The production is directed by Wendy-Marie Martin, executive produced by Grey Delisle, and stars Courtney R. Hall and April Stewart.

World Premiere Comedy BRINGER OF DOOM Announced At The Players Theatre, April 6-23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


Skimble Skamble Productions presents the world premiere of Bringer of Doom, a daring, debauched, and (at times) otherworldly comedy written by Joe Thristino.

Immersive Solo A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE Begins Performances March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


Spin Cycle presents the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture. Performances begin on Lady Gaga's birthday - Tuesday, March 28.

Judy Gold to be Joined by Sandra Bernhard, BD Wong & More for Talkbacks at YES, I CAN SAY THAT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023


PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters, in association with Jamie deRoy, will present talkbacks for Judy Gold in Yes, I Can Say That! by Judy Gold.

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