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Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Video: Get A First Look At Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024

Get a first look at Alliance Theatre's FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, which follows Cousins Sade and Mina, raised like sisters but now leading very different lives, as they return to their childhood town for a funeral.

Coney & Rhianna Ilube Bring 1884 to Shoreditch Town Hall in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

BAFTA-winning game-makers Coney have announced a brand new co-creation with theatre-maker Rhianna Ilube, 1884: an immersive anti-colonial playable theatre show inspired by the legacy of the 1884 Berlin Conference. Learn more about the production here!

Refracted Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

Refracted Theatre Company has announced its 2024 season, featuring the Chicago premiere of Laura Winters' dark comedy CORONATION, and more!

Yard Theatre Will Host a 'Black Out' Night For SAMUEL TAKES A BREAK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

The Yard Theatre will host a special 'Black Out' night for the play 'Samuel Takes A Break,' which is nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Writing Prize. The Black Out Night will be held on 28 February at 7.30pm.

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 5, 2024

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. See photos from inside the ceremony!

DANCE NATION to be Presented At The National Womens Theatre Festival in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Tickets now on sale for The National Women's Theatre Festival production of DANCE NATION, a frenzied fantasia following a pre-teen competitive dance team as they claw their way cross-country to the national finals.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tamara Tunie & More to Star in THE TASTERS Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Tamara Tunie, Colby Minifie, Kaley Ronayne, Babak Tafti, and Rad Pereira star in an industry reading of Meghan Brown's new play, The Tasters.

Sara Bareilles and Sarah Ruhl Are Adapting Meg Wolitzer's THE INTERESTINGS Into a Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2024

Sara Bareilles and Pulitzer Prize finalist and Sarah Ruhl will team up for a new musical - The Interestings – based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Meg Wolitzer.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024

Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Danny Burstein, Andrea Martin & More to Join 34th Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

The Kleban Foundation will present the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 5 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at New World Stages.

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

New Dramatists Will Honor Michael Greif At Annual Spring Luncheon This May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.

Papatango Reveals 2024 New Writing Prize and Partnership with Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Papatango has announced that their 2024 New Writing Prize will open for submissions at noon on Wednesday 17 January, until noon on Monday 11 March. Plus, this year's winning play, Some Demon by Laura Waldren, will transfer to Bristol Old Vic from 9 to 13 July.

Rona Siddiqui and Lisa Loomer Receive 2024 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Rona Siddiqui. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to  Lisa Loomer.

Profile Theatre Announces Lauren Yee Festival And 2024 Season Changes 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

PROFILE THEATRE, has announced the Lauren Yee Festival of new works February 23-25. The weekend festival will consist of three enhanced staged readings of new plays from Lauren Yee and will take place at Imago Theatre.

Valerie Brea Ross Named Executive Director Of The Horton Foote Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board. 

Profile Theatre Hosts Lauren Yee Festival in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Profile Theatre has announced the Lauren Yee Festival of new works, taking place February 23-25. The weekend festival will consist of three enhanced staged readings of new plays from Lauren Yee and will take place at Imago Theatre.

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