Casey Childs

Primary Stages Adds Four Members to Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

Primary Stages has added new Board members. The Board represents a passionate group of theater-lovers committed to advancing Primary Stages' mission 'to inspire, support, produce, and share the art of playwriting.'

Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane Alternative
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2026

Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award, and Cathy Bendall with the inaugural Theater Service Award. The special night was directed by Michael Heitzman, with music direction by Will Van Dyke.  Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night for SMALL Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - May 29, 2026

The Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano, has officially opened Off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. See photos from the red carpet!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 

Photos: BD Wong, Keri René Fuller, Jackie Burns and More at PRIMARY STAGES VARIETY SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The Primary Stages Variety Show, directed by BD Wong, took place Monday May 12, 2025, at 7pm at The Green Room 42. Check out photos here!

Photos: Jamie DeRoy & Friends Celebrate At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Monday night’s installment of Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland was yet another testament to why the esteemed producer and host remains an indispensable force in the cabaret world. See photos from the show!

Photos: Inside Primary Stages' 40th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 8, 2024

PRIMARY STAGES just hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala, honoring Primary Stages Board President Marla Persky with the 2024 Einhorn Mentorship Award. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Primary Stages Unveils 2024-25 40th Anniversary Season Featuring THE LIGHT AND THE DARK & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

PRIMARY STAGES has revealed programming for 2024-25 Season, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The season will kick off in November 2024 with The Light and the Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi), by Kate Hamill. Learn more!

Photos: Go Backstage at The New York Pops' THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL with Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and More
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 23, 2023

Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!

Photos: Primary Stages Honors Kate Hamill at 39th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 15, 2023

Dramatists Guild Copyright Management Unveils Complete Programming for 2023 Estate Planning Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

YES, I CAN SAY THAT! Starring Judy Gold & More Added to 59E59 Theaters Winter 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

59E59 Theaters has announced additional productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with the previously announced productions of The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka; followed by two productions as part of Origin’s 1st Irish.

Photos: Go Inside the 2022 Fred Ebb Award Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

See photos from the eighteenth annual Fred Ebb Award ceremony. Julia Riew was the recipient of the Fred Ebb Award. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, was presented by Beth Leavel on Monday November 28th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.

59E59 Theaters Announces Winter 2022 Season and Return to In-Person Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021

59E59 Theaters has announced their return to in-person programming in January 2022, including their Winter 2022 Season and the launch of the VOLT Festival in Spring 2022.

Tyne Daly, Julie Halston and More to Perform in JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Benefit Show at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020

deRoy brings her MAC Award-winning variety show, deRoy & friends to The Green Room 42! Benefiting Off-Broadway stalwart Primary Stages new play development programs

Theresa Rebeck To Direct Benefit Reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

PRIMARY STAGES (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) announced today additional programming for the month-long festival of solo performances, readings, and special events, featuring members of the Primary Stages family.

Judy Gold, Jason O'Connell and More Will Take Part in Primary Stages Festival of Special Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019

PRIMARY STAGES (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) announced today a monthlong festival of solo performances, readings, and special events, featuring members of the Primary Stages family. Additional performances will be added throughout the month.

ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM Postpones Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

Primary Stages (Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Shane D. Hudson, Executive Director; Casey Childs, Founder) announced today that it will postpone its production of On That Day in Amsterdam, written by Clarence Coo (Beautiful Province (Belle Province -a?"Yale Drama Prize), which was planned to begin previews Friday, November 1 at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Ticketholders can contact their point of purchase for a refund. A new timeline for On That Day in Amsterdam will be determined and announced at a later date.

Photo Coverage: Primary Stages Celebrates 35th Anniversary Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 17, 2019

Just last night, Primary Stages held its 35th Anniversary Gala, honor ingPulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck (Downstairs, Bernhardt/Hamlet), and Tony Award-winning producers from the Primary Stages family Jamie deRoy (The Ferryman, Little Women), Dasha Epstein (Ain't Misbehavin', Exits and Entrances), Susan Rose (The Band's Visit, Sabina), and Cheryl Wiesenfeld (Ain't Too Proud, In the Continuum). 

Rachel Chavkin, Tony Goldwyn, and More Join Primary Stages 35th Anniversary Gala
by Julie Musbach - Sep 26, 2019

PRIMARY STAGES announced today additional performers and special guests for the Primary Stages 35th Anniversary Gala.