Ariel Dorfman

Review: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN at National Centre for Performing Arts Mumbai
by Richa Das - May 18, 2026

There is something deeply contrarian about stepping out on a very very hot summer day to watch a very very serious play - I am beginning to think summers belong to humor. Winters can allow some pondering and occasional deep-dives into the horrors of the past. Despite looking for joy, I wound up catching an early evening production of Death and the Maiden at Mumbai’s NCPA, directed by NCPA head Bruce Guthrie, starring Ira Dubey, Neil Bhoopalam and Vivek Gomber. 

Ariel Dorfman's PURGATORIO Is Coming To The NuBox This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

This week, recent Stanford grad and independent producer Sierra Michelle is bringing Ariel Dorfman's Purgatorio to New York City at the John Desotelle Acting Studio in The NuBox. Learn more!

(IR)REPARABLE to be Presented by Burning Bones Physical Theatre At Windmill Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Burning Bones Physical Theatre will present the premiere of “(Ir)Reparable,” a butoh-based evening of dance and physical theatre created by Burning Bones artistic director Frankie Worster Mulinix. Learn more!

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy Will Lead UK Tour of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF FOUR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy are back on stage together in another classic adventure featuring the world’s only consulting detective and his trusty sidekick - The Sign Of Four.

WAKING UP To Premiere At Teatro Paraguas In July
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2025

Teatro Paraguas will present the premiere production of Waking Up, a new play by Augusto Federico Amador directed by Rick Vargas. Waking Up runs from July 11-26, 2025.

John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Political Thriller to be Presented at Pangea World Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Pangea World Theater will present DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, a political thriller by Ariel Dorfman, this fall in Minneapolis. The production is directed by Ismail Khalidi. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LA MUERTE Y LA DONCELLA and LA PASIÓN SEGÚN ANTÍGONA PEREZ to be Presented at Repertorio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Two contemporary productions, LA MUERTE Y LA DONCELLA and LA PASIÓN SEGÚN ANTÍGONA PÉREZ, will be staged at Repertorio this summer as part of the Van Lier Young Latinx/e Director’s Fellowship. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Thandiwe Newton Joins Season 2 Cast of Tim Burton's WEDNESDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

According to a new report, actress Thandiwe Newton will be returning to the small screen in an unconfirmed role in the second season of Tim Burton's Netflix series Wednesday. She joins a cast that includes Jenna Oretega as Wednesday Addams, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, and more.

Repertorio Español Reveals Winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

Repertorio Español has revealed the winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship. The first show premieres August 2nd, 2024.

Lesli Margherita to Join Tony Danza & More in RADIO GALAXY Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Radio Galaxy, a new play by Michele Aldin Kushner, will be performed at invitation-only readings on Friday, February 2 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Tony Danza Will Lead Industry Reading of New Play RADIO GALAXY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

Tony Danza will star in an industry reading of new play, Radio Galaxy, next month! Learn more about the reading here!

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU is Coming to Boston for Limited Two-Week Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Actor Anthony Rapp is bringing his critically-acclaimed solo musical, WITHOUT YOU to Boston for two-week limited engagement, presented by ATG Colonial.

Coro Allegro Launches 2023–2024 Season With IDENTITY: RECLAIMED 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Coro Allegro launches their 2023-2024 season with a concert titled 'Identity: Reclaimed' that explores themes of individuals confronting political violence and war.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.

Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!

The Wilma Theater to Honor Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka at FÊTE 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

The Wilma Theater announced today that Fête 2022 will honor retiring Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, who recently departed the company after 40 years in the position. Fête 2022 will be held on Monday June 13, 2022.

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Benefit Staged Reading of MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2022

CSC will host a one-night-only benefit staged reading of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, directed by Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler. This production will feature Christian Coulson (Harry Potter, The Hours, Mozart in the Jungle, Nashville) as Angelo and features a dynamic cast of the area’s extraordinary talent. 

Cotuit Center for the Arts Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022

Cotuit Center for the Arts has announced another season jam-packed with programming, Gallery exhibits, classes, fundraisers, and more. After reopening in 2021 following the 2020 lockdown, the Center came back strong and laid some exciting groundwork for 2022.