Lisa Loomer News

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a world-premiere musical. Take a look at the video!

American Repertory Theater has released a video clip of Joy Huerta (vocals) and Benjamin Velez (piano) performing “Flying Away” from Real Women Have Curves at The Drama League Gala. Watch here!

Join in at A.R.T. for a special screening of HBO's REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES. Experience the powerful story of five Latina women navigating societal expectations and the pursuit of their dreams. Limited-time event, book your tickets now.

Get a first look inside music rehearsals for Real Women Have Curves at A.R.T.

Due to demand, The New Group has added two weeks for Sabbath’s Theater, adapted from the novel by Philip Roth by Ariel Levy and John Turturro.

Take an look at the rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. with these behind-the-scenes photos. Get a sneak peek at the cast and creative team in action before the show hits the stage.

Janet Dacal, Justina Machado, and more will star in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. The show, based on the play by Josefina López and HBO's Real Women Have Curves, opens on December 6, 2023, and runs until January 21, 2024. Don't miss this powerful production.

CASA 0101 Theater will perform the World Premiere production of Founding Artistic Director, JOSEFINA LOPEZ’S QUEEN OF THE RUMBA, A Play With Dance, directed by Corky Dominguez starring actresses, Paloma Morales (as Alicia Parlá) and Angel Juarez (Young Alicia Parlá), in the titular character of the play.

Immerse yourself in the world of 'Sabbath's Theater', a world premiere play adapted from Philip Roth's novel by John Turturro and Ariel Levy. Don't miss this provocative and profound exploration of mortality and celebration of life.

American Repertory Theatre has announced titles for its 2023/24 Season, including the highly-anticipated new musical adaptation Gatsby featuring an original score from award-winning recording artist, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. 

What did our critic think of ROE at ZACH?

ZACH Theatre presents the Austin premiere of Roe written by Lisa Loomer. Tackling the politics of abortion through humanity and surprising humor, Roe tells the story of the two women's lives behind the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. See photos from the production.

ZACH Theatre has announced cast and creatives for the Austin premiere of Roe written by Lisa Loomer.

Whoa! The literal words audience members exclaim after witnessing the powerful performances that are currently happening in Roe at STAGES. Houston’s prolific theater, brings Lisa Loomer’s play not only an important time but also does so with some of our city’s brilliant actors. 

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (“CRT”), the professional producing arm of the  University of Connecticut Department of Dramatic Arts, continues its 2022-2023 season with ROE by  Lisa Loomer. ROE previews March 2 and runs March 3 – 11, 2023 at the Nafe Katter Theatre. 

The Road Theatre Company's submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival. 

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Gene and Carol Katz, Karen McCarthy, and Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present Lisa Loomer's new play dedicated to the controversial Roe versus Wade decision.

What's more important: writing the truth, or telling a good story? The Fountain Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of the Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision on January 22,1973, The Fountain Theatre is partnering with the Los Angeles LGBT Center to present a screening of the Fountain's 'hyper-staged' reading of Roe by Lisa Loomer on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre.