Brendan Titley

Review Roundup: THE REAL IVANOV Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026

The world premiere of The Real Ivanov, a 100-minute adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s first staged play, Ivanov, by writer and Chekhov scholar Laura Strausfeld who also directs, is now open Off-Broadway. Read the reviews!

Photos: Sam Underwood and More in THE REAL IVANOV Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Real Ivanov, a 100-minute adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s first staged play, Ivanov, by writer and Chekhov scholar Laura Strausfeld who also directs.

Photos: Hillary Clinton Attends THE REAL IVANOV Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

Hillary Clinton attended the first preview of The Real Ivanov on Monday, August 17, 2026, where she met members of the cast and creative team including the play’s star Sam Underwood. See photos!

Photos: Sam Underwood and More in Rehearsals for THE REAL IVANOV
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

The world premiere of The Real Ivanov, a 100-minute adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s first staged play, Ivanov, by writer and Chekhov scholar Laura Strausfeld who also directs, is now in rehearsals. See rehearsal photos!

Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2026, with Julia Lester, Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza & More
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 1, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway in August? August 2026 is packed with exciting shows, including a star-studded Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Lily Rabe, Raúl Esparza and more.

Sam Underwood and More to Star in THE REAL IVANOV Off Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

The world premiere of The Real Ivanov, Laura Strausfeld's 100-minute adaptation of Chekhov's Ivanov, starring Sam Underwood, will be presented at Manhattan's Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

Casting Announced For 22nd Annual Colorado New Play Festival
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2019

The Colorado New Play Festival announces full casting for all five readings for the 2019 season. The 22nd Annual Festival, to be held on June 2-8, 2019 in Steamboat Springs, CO, will develop five new works in partnership with City Theatre Company, Curious Theatre Company, The Public Theater, South Coast Repertory and Steppenwolf Theatre.

Photo Flash: Milwaukee Rep presents ANIMAL FARM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2018

Leading the cast of Animal Farm will be Milwaukee Rep Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly (Man of La Mancha andMousetrap) as Benjamin/Pilkington and Deborah Staples (A Christmas Carol and Harvey) as Clover. Rounding out the cast is Milwaukee native Brendan Titley (Penguin Rep Theatre's Trayf) as Snowball/Minimus, Melvin Abston(Broadway's Sister Act) as Napoleon, Tiffany Rachelle Stewart (Broadway's A Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time) as Squealer/Mollie and Stephanie Weeks (Tennessee Shakespeare Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream) as Boxer/Major.

VIDEO: Director May Adrales talks ANIMAL FARM at Milwaukee Rep
by Leah Windahl - Jan 11, 2018

Milwaukee Rep presents ANIMAL FARM, Ian Wooldridge's adaptation of the George Orwell novel, which opened January 9th, and runs through February 11th.

Stage Adaptation of George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Starts Next Month at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2018

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents an adaption of the landmark novel, Animal Farm, in the Quadracci Powerhouse beginning January 9 through February 11, 2018. George Orwell's novel, adapted into a play by Ian Wooldridge, transforms this literary classic into a vibrant and moving production that is still resonant today.

Stage Adaptation of George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Starts Next Month at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents an adaption of the landmark novel, Animal Farm, in the Quadracci Powerhouse beginning January 9 through February 11, 2018. George Orwell's novel, adapted into a play by Ian Wooldridge, transforms this literary classic into a vibrant and moving production that is still resonant today.

Casting Announced for ANIMAL FARM and BLACK PEARL SINGS! at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the cast of George Orwell's Animal Farm and Frank Higgins' Black Pearl Sings!

TRAYF Opens Penguin's 2017 Season this Friday
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

Penguin Rep Theatre, the award-winning professional Equity theatre under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, opens its 40th season with Trayf, a new play by Lindsay Joelle.

Penguin Rep Theatre Opens 40th Season with TRAYF
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2017

Penguin Rep Theatre, the award-winning professional Equity theatre under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, opens its 40th season with Trayf, a new play by Lindsay Joelle.

The Semitic Root presents THE STRANGEST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2017

The Strangest invites audiences into an immersive theatrical experience in which they enter a traditional Arab storytelling cafe, where for centuries masters of the oral tradition wove tales of intrigue. The Strangest is an absurdist murder mystery loosely inspired by the unnamed Arab killed in Albert Camus' classic novel, The Stranger. Experience French Algiers on the brink of revolution, and witness three Arab brothers vie for the love of the same woman. Their bitter rivalry ends only when one is gunned down by a French stranger.Written by Betty Shamieh ( The Black Eyed, Roar, Fit for a Queen) and directed by May Adrales ( Vietgone, Luce). 

The Semitic Root's Immersive Murdery Mystery THE STRANGEST Coming to NYC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017

The Strangest invites audiences into an immersive theatrical experience in which they enter a traditional Arab storytelling café, where for centuries masters of the oral tradition wove tales of intrigue.

Old Sound Room and The Windmill Factory Will Bring New Rock Musical JIB to Philadelphia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016

JIB, a new living film, rock show, and ghost play by Michael McQuilken (BAM, Prototype Festival, Amanda Palmer international tour) is having it's Philadelphia premiere this December at the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City.

ROMEO AND JULIET Begins This Month at Wheelhouse Theater Co.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016

The Wheelhouse Theater Company, fresh off the heels of it's critically acclaimed production of Julius Caesar this past spring, and under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Wise, has announced that it will stage a searing and imaginative production of ROMEO AND JULIET, Thursday, June 23rd through July 9th at the Davenport Theatre's Black Box Theatre, 354 West 45th Street. Mr. Wise will co direct with Matt Harrington. The official opening night will be held on June 28th at 7:30PM. www.wheelhousetheatercompany.com 

The Wheelhouse Theatre Company to Present JULIUS CAESAR, 3/2-13
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016

The Wheelhouse Theater Company, a new theater company dedicated to transformative, joyful and essential works, has announced that it will present a dynamic, bloody production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR, Wednesday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 12th at the Davenport Theatre, 354 West 45th Street. Founding Artistic Director of the Company Jeff Wise will direct.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Dixon Place's New Commission TIGER TIGER Begins Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

Dixon Place's commission tiger tiger (on the nature of violence) written and directed by playwright Jessica Almasy, will have its world premiere today, November 6th at 7:30 PM.  The music is composed by Dan Veksler in collaboration with Ms. Almasy. tiger tiger (on the nature of violence) will play six performances only - November 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30PM, at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street). Tickets are $18 for general admission, and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.dixonplace.org or by calling 866-811-4111.