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CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL 2026 to Showcase Palestinian, Egyptian, and Syrian-American Artists at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

National Queer Theater and HERE Arts Center announced the cast for the 2026 CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL, the official theater event of NYC Pride, now in its eighth year, featuring works by Palestinian, Egyptian, and Syrian-American artists.
John-Andrew Morrison, Nadia Dandashi and More to Star in 2026 Criminal Queerness Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Cast members have been revealed for the 2026 Criminal Queerness Festival, NYC Pride's official theater event, featuring three works by Palestinian, Egyptian, and Syrian-American artists.
John-Andrew Morrison Joins the Cast of AREA D at the 2026 Criminal Queerness Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

John-Andrew Morrison has joined the cast of LOUR's Arab-pop musical Area D, as part of National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival at HERE Arts Center in June.
Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars rehearsing and performing new plays in 24 hours. See photos!
Elaine Hendrix and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS 25TH ANNUAL GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which will be held at The Space at Irondale.
Red Bull Theater Unveils Cast of SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025: DEFIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast and lineup for its 15th Annual Short New Play Festival, returning Monday, June 23, 2025, to Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater in New York City.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAKAR 2000
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Photos: DAKAR 2000 By Rajiv Joseph Gets Manhattan Theatre Club World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Performances begin tonight, Wednesday, February 5 for the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from the production.
Video: Rajiv Joseph's DAKAR 2000 at Manhattan Theatre Club Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Watch a trailer for Dakar 2000 at Manhattan Theatre Club in the video here. The new work by Rajiv Joseph is directed by May Adrales, and stars Abubakr Ali and Mia Barron.
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Video: Meet the Cast of DAKAR 2000
by Joey Mervis - Jan 30, 2025

Next up at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Dakar 2000,  directed by May Adrales, and starring Abubakr Ali and Mia Barron. Watch in this video as Joseph and the rest of the team chat more about what the new play is all about!
Photos: Manhattan Theatre Club DAKAR 2000 World Premiere Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 11, 2025

This week, the cast of the world premiere play Dakar 2000 by Rajiv Joseph at Manhattan Theatre Club met the press! Check out photos from the event here!
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2023

Director Michael Michetti has put thought and heart into his production and peopled it with a strong cast whose characters opt for playing the strength of their convictions over histrionics. A hurricane force this WIND is not, but there’s plenty to enjoy.
Photos: See Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson & Chris Perfetti in INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Inherit the Wind at Pasadena Playhouse!
Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson To Lead Pasadena Playhouse's INHERIT THE WIND
by Joshua Wright - Sep 28, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for the upcoming production of INHERIT THE WIND. Get all the details on this fresh take on a classic play.
Review Roundup: Danny Tejera's TOROS at Second Stage Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night of TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. This limited engagement runs through August 13 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater on Broadway at 76th Street. Toros was presented as a part of the Judith Champion New Voices Reading Series in 2022.
LET'S CALL HER PATTY, PREJUDICE & PRIDE and More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for August
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2023

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more. 
Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS To Stage Digital Show Supporting The WGA Strike
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023

Tonight, Tuesday, May 23rd, the 24 Hour Plays will present a special edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America, who have been on strike since May 2.

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