Brett Banakis

The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.

Michelle Williams and Mike Faist in ANNA CHRISTIE and More Set for St. Ann's Warehouse Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

St. Ann’s Warehouse will open its 2025–26 Fall season with three productions. Julia McDermott anchors the blistering dark comedy Weather Girl by Brian Watkins, plus more.

Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.

Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.

TUTA Theatre Extends ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE to Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

TUTA will present a nine-performance extension of its Midwest Premiere of Martin Crimp’s groundbreaking theatre piece with music ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look At Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Ferris And More In ALL OF ME At The New Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

The New Group has released first look photos of All of Me, by Laura Winters, with Madison Ferris, Danny J. Gomez, Lily Mae Harrington, Florencia Lozano, Brian Furey Morabito and Kyra Sedgwick. 

The New Group Reveals Slate of Talkbacks & Accessibility Initiatives for ALL OF ME
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The New Group has announced a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives happening around the current production of All Of Me, aimed at increasing accessibility and enhancing the experience of the show.

Kyra Sedgwick, Florencia Lozano & More Join ALL OF ME at The New Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for All of Me, by Laura Winters. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Banff Centre Board Dismissed, Goodspeed Musicals Crews Join IATSE
by Alex Freeman - Nov 6, 2023

More data out last week about the impact of the arts on the economies of the cities and small towns that many regional theatres call home - and the results show that theatre not only contributes to the cultural life of a community, but is contributing significantly to the economic life of many small towns.

Are THE WIZ's Backdrops AI Generated? And What is Scenography?
by Cara Joy David - Nov 6, 2023

It is a rare week when two topics related to set design interest me. But that is what happened last week. The first topic involves social media and AI. The weekend before last, people kept sending me a TikTok clip or related posts about The Wiz allegedly using AI to generate its “backdrops.” The second topic involves a terminology change.

Photos: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, D'Arcy Carden and More Turn Up for Opening Night of Audible's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023

Go inside opening night of Audible Theater’s production of Sorry For Your Loss, written and performed by Michael Cruz Kayne and directed by Josh Sharp, with new photos from the red carpet. 

Audible Extends Run of SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Ahead Of Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

Audible Theater has announced an extension for Michael Cruz Kayne's self-authored show Sorry For Your Loss, directed by Josh Sharp. Due to demand, the production will now run through Saturday, June 10 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Michael Cruz Kayne's SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Begins Previews Tonight At Audible Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Audible Theater's production of Michael Cruz Kayne's self-authored show Sorry For Your Loss, directed by Josh Sharp, begins previews tonight, Friday, April 28, at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue – one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York.

Rialto Chatter: Jerry Mitchell Will Direct THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA London Run
by Team BWW - Feb 14, 2023

Broadway director Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman, Hairspray) will direct a London production of The Devil Wears Prada following a Chicago Pre-Broadway engagement.

New Comedy Shows with Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne to be Presented at Audible Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

Audible Inc., has announced details for Audible Theater’s next two shows at the Minetta Lane Theatre, featuring Chris Gethard & Michael Cruz Kayne.

Photos: CAMP SIEGFRIED Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 16, 2022

See photos from opening night of The New York Premiere of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl.

Review Roundup: Bess Wohl's CAMP SIEGFRIED Opens At Second Stage Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2022

The New York Premiere of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl (2ST's Grand Horizons and Make Believe), directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit, 2ST's Man from Nebraska) opens tonight at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater.

Photos: First Look at Johnny Berchtold & Lily McInerny in CAMP SIEGFRIED at Second Stage Theater
by Show Highlights - Nov 14, 2022

Get a first look at photos of the New York Premiere production of Camp Siegfried, the new play from Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater. The production stars Johnny Berchtold and Lily McInerny.

Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Team BWW - Oct 7, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Let's see what the critics have to say!

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 7, 2022

What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? THE NOTEBOOK is a pretty musical indeed. The musical treats Allie and Noah’s love story with a lighter touch than its source material, and the overall result is moving and graceful.