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Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation Reveals 2025 Idea Award Recipients (Nov 7, 2025)
Photos: 2024 Idea Awards Honors Luis Valdez, Daria Miyeko Marinelli, AG, MILCK, & Sam Chanse, Dan Fishback & More (Nov 18, 2024)
2024 IDEA AWARDS FOR THEATRE Recipients Announced (Nov 8, 2024)
Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation Reveals 2025 Idea Award Recipients (Nov 7, 2025)
Photos: 2024 Idea Awards Honors Luis Valdez, Daria Miyeko Marinelli, AG, MILCK, & Sam Chanse, Dan Fishback & More (Nov 18, 2024)
2024 IDEA AWARDS FOR THEATRE Recipients Announced (Nov 8, 2024)
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Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation Reveals 2025 Idea Award Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Idea Awards for Theatre, recognizing adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre alongside the visionary playwrights who have shaped the field.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Idea Awards for Theatre, recognizing adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre alongside the visionary playwrights who have shaped the field.
Photos: 2024 Idea Awards Honors Luis Valdez, Daria Miyeko Marinelli, AG, MILCK, & Sam Chanse, Dan Fishback & More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. Check out photos from this years awards ceremony.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. Check out photos from this years awards ceremony.
2024 IDEA AWARDS FOR THEATRE Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2024 Idea Awards for Theatre.
Photos: Inside the 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre Presentation, With Sarah Ruhl, Grace McLean, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation presented the 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation presented the 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. Check out photos from the event here!
2023 Idea Awards For Theatre To Be Presented To Beth Henley, Jesse Jae Hoon, Brandy, Hoang Collier, Clare Fuyuko Bierman, Erika Ji & Grace Mclean
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2023
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2023
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
Lyricist/Composer Sheilah Rae to be Honored by The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023
The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023
The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.
2022 Idea Awards for Theatre Recipients Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2022 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2022 Idea Awards for Theatre; three categories of grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well as the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
2021 Idea Awards for Theatre to be Presented in Virtual Ceremony on April 28
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2021 Idea Awards for Theatre; three grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2021 Idea Awards for Theatre; three grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them.
Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Announces Recipients of Virus Response Grants for Theater Writers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2020
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full professional production cancelled, closed, or indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 closures.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2020
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their special COVID-19 response grants for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists who have had a full professional production cancelled, closed, or indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 closures.
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Makes Grants Available for Theatre Writers In Response to the Health Crisis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020
In response to the recent closure of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced its decision to reinvent the means by which it will distribute the funds for their 2020 Idea Award for Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020
In response to the recent closure of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced its decision to reinvent the means by which it will distribute the funds for their 2020 Idea Award for Theatre.
Photo Flash: The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation Presents 2019 IDEA AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation present the 2019 Idea Awards for Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019
The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation present the 2019 Idea Awards for Theatre.
2019 IDEA AWARDS Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019
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by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019
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Photo Flash: Christopher Chen Honored at Inaugural Ollie Award Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2018
On September 24th, the newly formed Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation honored Obie Award-winning Caught playwright Christopher Chen as the recipient of the inaugural Ollie Award. Flip through photos of the celebration at The Players Club below.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2018
On September 24th, the newly formed Bret Adams & Paul Reisch Foundation honored Obie Award-winning Caught playwright Christopher Chen as the recipient of the inaugural Ollie Award. Flip through photos of the celebration at The Players Club below.
Tony-Winning Star of Stage & Screen Fritz Weaver Passes Away at 90
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016
Tony Award-winning actor Fritz Weaver, perhaps best known for his acclaimed performance as a German Jewish doctor killed by the Nazis in the 1978 mini-series HOLOCAUST, passed away on Saturday at his home in Manhattan. He was 90.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016
Tony Award-winning actor Fritz Weaver, perhaps best known for his acclaimed performance as a German Jewish doctor killed by the Nazis in the 1978 mini-series HOLOCAUST, passed away on Saturday at his home in Manhattan. He was 90.
Bruce Graham's FUNNYMAN Concludes Circle's "Year of the Playwright" 35th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016
Bruce Graham's play, Funnyman, wraps up the 2016 season at Circle Theatre. This will be Mr. Graham's seventh script produced at the theatre. Previous productions include Desperate Affection (2003); Moon Over the Brewery (2004); According to Goldman (2007); Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree (2008); Something Intangible (2010); and Stella and Lou (2014).
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016
Bruce Graham's play, Funnyman, wraps up the 2016 season at Circle Theatre. This will be Mr. Graham's seventh script produced at the theatre. Previous productions include Desperate Affection (2003); Moon Over the Brewery (2004); According to Goldman (2007); Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree (2008); Something Intangible (2010); and Stella and Lou (2014).
Bruce Graham's FUNNYMAN Concludes Circle's "Year of the Playwright" 35th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016
Bruce Graham's play, Funnyman, wraps up the 2016 season at Circle Theatre. This will be Mr. Graham's seventh script produced at the theatre. Previous productions include Desperate Affection (2003); Moon Over the Brewery (2004); According to Goldman (2007); Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree (2008); Something Intangible (2010); and Stella and Lou (2014).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016
Bruce Graham's play, Funnyman, wraps up the 2016 season at Circle Theatre. This will be Mr. Graham's seventh script produced at the theatre. Previous productions include Desperate Affection (2003); Moon Over the Brewery (2004); According to Goldman (2007); Dex and Julie Sittin' in a Tree (2008); Something Intangible (2010); and Stella and Lou (2014).
Desi Moreno-Penson's BEIGE Wins Arizona Theatre Company's 21st Annual National Latino Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2016
Desi Moreno-Penson's Beige has been named the winner of Arizona Theatre Company's 2016 National Latino Playwriting Award, and the recipient of the $1000 prize.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2016
Desi Moreno-Penson's Beige has been named the winner of Arizona Theatre Company's 2016 National Latino Playwriting Award, and the recipient of the $1000 prize.
Photo Flash: First Look at BOY MEETS BOY at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 23, 2012
Jermyn Street Theatre presents A UK Premiere of BOY MEETS BOY, A Musical Comedy, with Book by Bill Solly and Donald Ward; Music and lyrics by Bill Solly; Directed by Gene David Kirk; Musical Director, Stefan Bednarczyk; Choreographer, Lee Proud; Designer, Alice Walkling; and Lighting & Sound Design Phil Hewitt. Check out photos from the production inside!
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 23, 2012
Jermyn Street Theatre presents A UK Premiere of BOY MEETS BOY, A Musical Comedy, with Book by Bill Solly and Donald Ward; Music and lyrics by Bill Solly; Directed by Gene David Kirk; Musical Director, Stefan Bednarczyk; Choreographer, Lee Proud; Designer, Alice Walkling; and Lighting & Sound Design Phil Hewitt. Check out photos from the production inside!
Jermyn Street Theatre Presents BOY MEETS BOY, Nov 21-Dec 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2012
Jermyn Street Theatre presents BOY MEETS BOY, a musical comedy with Music and Lyrics by Bill Solly and Book by Bill Solly and Donald Ward. The show will be directed by Gene David Kirk with musical director Stefan Bednarczyk, choreographer Lee Proud, designer Cherry Truluck and lighting designer Phil Hewitt. BOY MEETS BOY will play 21st November to 20th December with Press Night set for Tuesday, 27 November 2012 at 7.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2012
Jermyn Street Theatre presents BOY MEETS BOY, a musical comedy with Music and Lyrics by Bill Solly and Book by Bill Solly and Donald Ward. The show will be directed by Gene David Kirk with musical director Stefan Bednarczyk, choreographer Lee Proud, designer Cherry Truluck and lighting designer Phil Hewitt. BOY MEETS BOY will play 21st November to 20th December with Press Night set for Tuesday, 27 November 2012 at 7.30pm.
59E59 Theaters Presents GHOST LIGHT, Previews 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Immediate Theatre Company and Monarch Theater with the NY premiere of GHOST LIGHT, written by Desi Moreno-Penson and directed by José Zayas.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Immediate Theatre Company and Monarch Theater with the NY premiere of GHOST LIGHT, written by Desi Moreno-Penson and directed by José Zayas.
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