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Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!

Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.

Downtown Urban Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) announces the finalists for its 22nd season in Manhattan's Theatre District. Tony and Grammy nominee Reg E. Gaines returns as Artistic Director, selecting 24 finalists from over 300 submissions worldwide.

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022

Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For The World Premiere Of REPARATIONS By James Sheldon
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2019

The world premiere of Reparations marks the sixth production of Sheldon's plays, which include Shiverman, nominated as Best Play of 2012 by London's Off-West End Awards.  Directed by Tony Award-nominee Michele Shay (August Wilson's Seven Guitars and Raisin in the Sun on Broadway, The Old Settler at The Billie, 2018 AUDELCO-winning Best Revival of the Year) Reparations stars Lisa Arrindell (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway, A Lesson Before Dying, Madea's Family Reunion), Kamal Bolden (The Resident, Chicago Fire, Rosewood), Alexandra Neil (Madoff, and Rock 'n' Roll and Match on Broadway), and Gys de Villiers (Mandela Long Walk to Freedom, Vehicle 19, It Gets Better).

Janie Dee Stars in American Debut of LINDA, Opening Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Linda, a new play by Penelope Skinner (The Ruins of Civilization at MTC, The Village Bike) directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Assembled Parties, Wit), opens tonight, February 28, 2017 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

American Debut of LINDA Starts Rehearsals Today at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2017

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Linda, a new play by Penelope Skinner (The Ruins of Civilization at MTC, The Village Bike) directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Assembled Parties, Wit).

Janie Dee to Star in American Debut of LINDA at Manhattan Theatre Club; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2016

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Linda, a new play by Penelope Skinner (The Ruins of Civilization at MTC, The Village Bike) directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Assembled Parties, Wit).

BWW Review: Boomers Considering What They Were and Are: 20th CENTURY BLUES at CATF
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 15, 2016

Perhaps most important, 20th Century Blues (notwithstanding its title) addresses, from the inside and the outside, the universal experience of aging, an experience common to all times and places.

BWW Review: CATF 20th CENTURY BLUES is a Comedic and Poignant Crowd Pleaser
by Johnna Leary - Jul 13, 2016

A show about older women celebrating and commiserating aging has been done countless times in entertainment, from Steel Magnolias on stage to The Golden Girls on television. However, 20th Century Blues, a world premiere play at the Contemporary American Theater Festival written by Susan Miller and directed by Ed Herendeen, breaks the mold when it comes to the female ensemble dramedy.

BWW Review: Timely Political Drama NOW OR LATER
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 22, 2012

If you haven't had enough of the real life political drama going on around you, take a nostalgic trip back to the 2008 election in the American premiere of Christopher Shinn's NOW OR LATER by the Huntington Theatre Company at the Calderwood Pavilion.

STAGE TUBE: Michael Wilson, Christopher Shinn & Cast Go Behind the Scenes of Huntington Theatre's NOW OR LATER
by Stage Tube - Oct 17, 2012

In the videos below, director Michael Wilson, playwright Christopher Shinn, Huntington's artistic director and cast members Toms Nellis and Grant MacDermott discuss the powerful personal relationships family drama that exist at the heart of the edgy political thriller NOW OR LATER, which plays through November 10 at the South End/Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.

Photo Flash: First Look at Huntington Theatre's NOW OR LATER
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2012

To coincide with the ongoing presidential campaign, the Huntington Theatre Company will stage the American premiere of Now or Later, Christopher Shinn's timely political drama about our freedoms. Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award winner Michael Wilson, who recently helmed the acclaimed Broadway production of Gore Vidal's presidential drama The Best Man, directs the new production. The production opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17 and runs through November 10. Get a first look at the cast onstage below!

Huntington Theatre Presents American Premiere of NOW OR LATER, 10/12-11/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012

To coincide with the ongoing presidential campaign, the Huntington Theatre Company will stage the American premiere of Now or Later, Christopher Shinn's timely political drama about our freedoms. Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award winner Michael Wilson, who recently helmed the acclaimed Broadway production of Gore Vidal's presidential drama The Best Man, directs the new production.

Joseph Kolinski & Julia Motyka Set for 'Now You Tell Me' Talkback Today, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2012

Veteran actors Joseph Kolinski ('FOLLIES,' "LES MISERABLES") and Julia Motyka ('OBAMA44,' "WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST") will answer questions from audience and discuss getting started in the business as an actor.

Joseph Kolinski & Julia Motyka Set for 'Now You Tell Me' Talkback, 10/4
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2012

Veteran actors Joseph Kolinski ('FOLLIES,' "LES MISERABLES") and Julia Motyka ('OBAMA44,' "WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST") will answer questions from audience and discuss getting started in the business as an actor.

Huntington Theatre Presents American Premiere of NOW OR LATER, 10/12-11/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012

To coincide with the ongoing presidential campaign, the Huntington Theatre Company will stage the American premiere of Now or Later, Christopher Shinn's timely political drama about our freedoms. Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award winner Michael Wilson, who recently helmed the acclaimed Broadway production of Gore Vidal's presidential drama The Best Man, directs the new production.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents IN by Bess Wohl
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the drama In, a world premiere by Bess Wohl, February 18 through March 5, 2011.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents IN by Bess Wohl
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the drama In, a world premiere by Bess Wohl, February 18 through March 5, 2011.

Atlantic Presents McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Previews Begin 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.