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Braden Abraham previously served as Seattle Rep's Associate Artistic Director. At the Rep, he has directed The K of D, an urban legend by Laura Schellhardt, Opus by Michael Hollinger, Breakin’ Hearts & Takin’ Names by Kevin Kling and Simone Perrin (world premiere), Betrayal by Harold Pinter, and My Name is Rachel Corrie by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner (U.S. regional premiere). Additional directing credits include The Ten Thousand Things by Paul Mullin (world premiere, Washington Ensemble Theatre); Kuwait by Vincent Delaney (world premiere, Theatre Schmeater); True West, The Underpants (Spokane Interplayers); Prometheus Bound (The Lincoln Center Directors Lab); and Vacation by Ki Gottberg as part of Postcard Plays (The Empty Space). Co-artistic director of Assemblage, a unique collective dedicated to new experiments incorporating media and performance. Assemblage’s ongoing project Way Stations, a series of interactive walking tours in urban landscapes, was featured at the ’08 Northwest New Works Festival (On the Boards) and at Bumbershoot ’09. Guest artist at UW, Gonzaga, the University of Idaho, and Seattle University.

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Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Hershey Felder to Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Writers Theatre will open its 2025/26 Season with Hershey Felder returning to the stage following his appearance as Monsieur Chopin, now as the famed pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre to Conclude 2024/25 Season with DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Writers Theatre will conclude its 2024/25 Season with Madhuri Shekar’s Dhaba on Devon Avenue, directed by Chay Yew. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre Raises Record-Breaking Funds at Annual WordPlay Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Writers Theatre Board of Trustees welcomed 250 corporate and civic leaders for its annual WordPlay Gala. Learn more about the gala and the funds it raised here!
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.  
Writers Theatre Presents Irish Drama TRANSLATIONS, Directed By Artistic Director Braden Abraham
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham. Translations will run April 3 – May 4, 2025 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. 
TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2024/25 Season with Brian Friel’s touching Irish drama Translations directed by Braden Abraham. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FRIDA... A SELF PORTRAIT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Writers Theatre to continu 2024/25 Season with Frida…A Self Portrait, starring acclaimed writer and performer Vanessa Severo as both herself and legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Writers Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 2, 2024

Writers Theatre’s latest production is an impressive commitment to craft and community that invites audiences to reflect on questions of masculinity, race, and responsibility that stimulate the brain while tickling the funny bone.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner THE HOT WING KING To Begin At Writers Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOT WING KING will debut at Writers Theatre on June 20.
Writers Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

The Writers Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Writers Theatre has announced an additional week of performances to the run of The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin.
Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, and More Receive 2023 Heartstrings Awards, Honoring Meaningful Chicago Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2023

The Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year in Chicago. They are bestowed by Life and Times, under the direction of chief theatre critic Rikki Lee Travolta. Learn more about this year's winners here!
Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2023/24 Season with The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin. See photos from the production. 
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
Writers Theatre Presents Filament Theatre's Immersive FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, has introduced FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, Filament Theatre’s hit immersive play experience for families. FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure will be presented October 19-November 26, 2023 in the Gillian Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

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