Chess Jakobs

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Novid Parsi To Receive National Theatre Conference’s Barrie And Bernice Stavis Playwright Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Playwright Novid Parsi has been named the recipient of the 2025 Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award from the National Theatre Conference (NTC), recognizing an outstanding emerging playwright.

Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Sep 26, 2025

Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at ​Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.

Empowering Artists: Inside Broadway Dreams Foundation's Impact
by Analisa Swerczek - Feb 22, 2024

Explore the transformative impact of Broadway Dreams Foundation, where aspiring artists receive mentorship from industry professionals, leading to life-changing connections and career opportunities. Discover success stories and the journey of standout artists like Thea Erichsen.

Photos: Take a Look Back at The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

Take a look back at the readings and talkbacks from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, presented on January 26-27, 2024 at Ford's Theatre!

Ford's Theatre to Present 'The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look' & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024. Learn additional details!

Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 19, 2023

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7.  Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!