American Playwrights
Latest News on American Playwrights:
FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET Comes to Urbanite Theatre (May 7, 2025)
Pork Filled Productions Reveals Selections For UNLEASHED 2025: NEW PLAYS FOR A NEW WORLD (May 6, 2025)
THE ANTIPODES Comes to the Lobby Theatre (Apr 29, 2025)
FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET Comes to Urbanite Theatre (May 7, 2025)
Pork Filled Productions Reveals Selections For UNLEASHED 2025: NEW PLAYS FOR A NEW WORLD (May 6, 2025)
THE ANTIPODES Comes to the Lobby Theatre (Apr 29, 2025)
Productions
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LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-13 13:29:34
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-22 13:42:54
VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-22 13:43:16
VIDEO: First Look at Madhuri Shekar's A NICE INDIAN BOY at Olney Theatre Center in March
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-16 17:39:55
VIDEO: Cast and Creative of Barrington Stage's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Talk Bringing The Show To The Berkshires
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-02 16:22:44
TV: Second Stage Friends and Family Gather to Christen the New Hayes Theater!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-11 14:00:46
VIDEO: Tracy Nicole Chapman to Star in SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! World Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse; Watch a Preview!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-22 14:57:58
STAGE TUBE: Jason Robert Brown Explains Why Stephen Sondheim is a Genius and Presents Him the Master Storyteller Award!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-10 12:23:08
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Talks SWEENEY, Songwriting & More on PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
by Tyler Peterson - 2013-09-08 18:55:26
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Stephen Sondheim on PBS NEWSHOUR, Set to Air 9/8
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-06 17:55:59
TV: 2011 Steinberg Playwrights Awards Honors Melissa James Gibson and Lisa D'Amour - Inside the Event!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-15 13:02:38
STAGE TUBE: Legacy Project Showcases Interviews With Albee, Sondheim
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2011-01-21 15:28:42
News
FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET Comes to Urbanite Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
Urbanite Theatre’s eleventh season will culminate in an exhilarating world premiere of FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
Urbanite Theatre’s eleventh season will culminate in an exhilarating world premiere of FROM 145TH TO 98TH STREET this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Pork Filled Productions Reveals Selections For UNLEASHED 2025: NEW PLAYS FOR A NEW WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Pork Filled Productions will present UNLEASHED 2025: NEW PLAYS FOR A NEW WORLD, a staged reading new works festival celebrating and showcasing Asian-American playwrights in five tales of wonder that span AI, psychological horror, vampires and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Pork Filled Productions will present UNLEASHED 2025: NEW PLAYS FOR A NEW WORLD, a staged reading new works festival celebrating and showcasing Asian-American playwrights in five tales of wonder that span AI, psychological horror, vampires and more.
THE ANTIPODES Comes to the Lobby Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Lobby Theatre, a nonprofit organization that champions emerging and established American playwrights and highlights accomplished artists in Los Angeles, will offer a staged reading of Annie Baker's The Antipodes.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
Lobby Theatre, a nonprofit organization that champions emerging and established American playwrights and highlights accomplished artists in Los Angeles, will offer a staged reading of Annie Baker's The Antipodes.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival to Present Chiara Arrigoni's PELLE in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY will present a reading of the 2025 Hystrio Award Translation and Adaptation Mentorship Winner Chiara Arrigoni and her play Pelle. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY will present a reading of the 2025 Hystrio Award Translation and Adaptation Mentorship Winner Chiara Arrigoni and her play Pelle. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FST Reveals Lineup For 2025 Burdick Play Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
Interview: Stage Right’s Robert Cooperman of BEFORE THEY WERE GODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Mar 7, 2025
Robert Cooperman may not remember her first name, but he is forever grateful to Mrs. Barlas, the Jamaica (N.Y.) High School English teacher who introduced him to playwright Eugene O’Neill.
by Paul Batterson - Mar 7, 2025
Robert Cooperman may not remember her first name, but he is forever grateful to Mrs. Barlas, the Jamaica (N.Y.) High School English teacher who introduced him to playwright Eugene O’Neill.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Stars joining the lineup include Kelli O'Hara, Rose Burn, Patrick Page, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more. Check out the full season details here.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Stars joining the lineup include Kelli O'Hara, Rose Burn, Patrick Page, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more. Check out the full season details here.
BOOK OF DAYS Will Play at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - Mar 2, 2025
Acclaimed by Frank Rich as 'a writer who illuminates the deepest dramas of American life with poetry and compassion,' Lanford Wilson is one of the most esteemed contemporary American playwrights of our time. Nowhere is this more evident than in his latest play, Book of Days, which has won the Best Play Award from the American Theater Critics Association.
by Paula Makar - Mar 2, 2025
Acclaimed by Frank Rich as 'a writer who illuminates the deepest dramas of American life with poetry and compassion,' Lanford Wilson is one of the most esteemed contemporary American playwrights of our time. Nowhere is this more evident than in his latest play, Book of Days, which has won the Best Play Award from the American Theater Critics Association.
Second Stage Theater Reveals New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025
Second Stage Theater’s Board of Trustees, has revealed that over the last year, nine new Trustees were appointed to the Second Stage Theater Board. Learn more about the trustees!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025
Second Stage Theater’s Board of Trustees, has revealed that over the last year, nine new Trustees were appointed to the Second Stage Theater Board. Learn more about the trustees!
TXST SoTDF Will Host 23rd Annual New American Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance and Film (SoTDF) invites all playwrights from across the country to submit for the 23rd celebration of new American theatre via the rebranded New American Play Festival at Texas State.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance and Film (SoTDF) invites all playwrights from across the country to submit for the 23rd celebration of new American theatre via the rebranded New American Play Festival at Texas State.
Michael Hagins' THE SENATOR SPEAKS to Premiere At ATA in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
The Senator Speaks will be presented at the American Theatre of Actors, a new play, written and directed by Michael Hagins. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
The Senator Speaks will be presented at the American Theatre of Actors, a new play, written and directed by Michael Hagins. Learn more.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
A DRIVING BEAT Comes to FIM in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere production of A Driving Beat by Jordan Ramirez Puckett at FIM Elgood Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere production of A Driving Beat by Jordan Ramirez Puckett at FIM Elgood Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
Photos: FOOL FOR LOVE Now on Stage At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
Christina Anderson & Mfoniso Udofia to Receive the 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has revealed the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2024 Steinberg Playwright Awards in the amount of $100,000 each. Learn more!
Video: FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, is now playing. Watch a trailer in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's revival of Sam Shepard's dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, is now playing. Watch a trailer in the video here!
Martin McDonagh's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE to be Presented at Irish Heritage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Irish Heritage Theatre will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Irish Heritage Theatre will present its March production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Caroline Neff on FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present a searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin, playing January 30 – March 16, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
Interview: Keiko Green of EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jan 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Keiko Green about her anime-infused adventure comedy 'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' making its Northern California premiere at San Francisco Playhouse January 30 to March 8.
by Jim Munson - Jan 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Keiko Green about her anime-infused adventure comedy 'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' making its Northern California premiere at San Francisco Playhouse January 30 to March 8.
TheatreSquared Awarded American Theatre Wing Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
TheatreSquared has received a $100,000 grant from the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grants program. Along with TheatreSquared, four other theater companies were recognized.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
TheatreSquared has received a $100,000 grant from the American Theatre Wing's National Theatre Company Grants program. Along with TheatreSquared, four other theater companies were recognized.
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