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Review: BEST LINE WINS at Contemporary American Theater Festival
by Andrew White - Jul 15, 2026

Ms. Kander has set herself a high bar indeed, writing at a level to match one of the early Sketch Comedy era’s most famous duos, and she absolutely nails it.  It helps, too, that we have a perfect cast for this run: in the role of Elaine herself, Lori Vega is edgy, scalpel-sharp, and as proud and brassy as can be. As Mike, Riley Shanahan yields readily to Vega’s Elaine May; his initial awkwardness and cluelessness is endearing, and his return to May, years later, acknowledges the debt he owed to her.

Photos: THE SMOKER, REFUGEE RHAPSODY and More at Contemporary American Theater Festival 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

The Contemporary American Theater Festival launched its 2026 season, featuring five new plays, including four world premieres by Lisa D'Amour, Yussef El Guindi, Beth Kander, and Aurin Squire. See photos!

The Contemporary American Theater Festival to Present Five New Plays, Four World Premieres, and More in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026

The Contemporary American Theater Festival announced full casts and creative teams for its 2026 mainstage season at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W. Va., featuring five new plays, including four world premieres.

The Huntington, Gloucester Stage and More Win 2026 Elliot Norton Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Awards were presented in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions, and more at The 43rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston.

Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.

Tony Torn to Star in Michael McClure's SPIDER RABBIT at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

La MaMa will present a rare revival of Spider Rabbit by beat poet, novelist, and Obie-winning playwright Michael McClure.

Review: DID MY GRANDFATHER KILL MY GRANDFATHER? Features Masterful Storytelling
by Andrew White - Jul 16, 2025

Peggy McKowen, Artistic Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, knows there are some amazing stories to be told by West Virginians themselves, and for this year’s festival our attention is richly rewarded by an evening spent with native son Cody LeRoy Wilson and his one-man show, “Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather?”

Contemporary American Theater Festival Reveals Casts And Creative Teams For 2025 Mainstage Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has announced the full casts and creative teams for its 2025 season. This year's mainstage theater productions include five world premiere plays.

La MaMa & PALISSIMO Company to Present World Premiere of HEBEL This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023

Be part of the world premiere of HEBEL at La MaMa. Get all the details about the show's dates, venue, and how to secure your tickets. Don't miss this exciting new production!

REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL Announces 2023 Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.

The Greene Space At WNYC And WQXR Name The Civilians As Spring 2023 Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

Investigative theater company The Civilians curates three nights of live performances on March 13, April 17 and May 15.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

59E59 Theaters and The Civilians is presenting The Unbelieving by Marin Gazzaniga (So Close) and directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House). The Unbelieving is now officially open, and will run through November 20, 2022. See photos from opening night here!

Review: THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters- Compelling Play Presents A Meaningful Discussion of Religious Faith
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 28, 2022

The Civilians, NYC’s highly acclaimed downtown theatre company, is currently presenting The Unbelieving at 59E59 Theaters through November 20th.

David Aaron Baker, Nina Hellman, Richard Topol & More to Star in THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022

59E59 Theaters and The Civilians have announced the full cast & creative team for The Unbelieving by Marin Gazzaniga (So Close) and directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House). The Unbelieving begins previews October 20, 2022, in Theater B and opens October 27 for a run through November 20, 2022.  

La MaMa Announces 61st Season Featuring 40 Productions From 8 Nations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2022

La MaMa ETC’s 61st season will feature world-premieres by John Kelly, Erik Ehn, Elizabeth Swados, Witness Relocation/Dan Safer, Bobbie Jene Smith and Ping Chong, along with the live, in-person stage debut of Split Britches’s 2021 digital production LAST GASP and the first-ever revival of Maria Irene Fornes’ EVELYN BROWN.

Playwrights Horizons and The Parsnip Ship to Launch THE DETOUR SERIES Site-Specific Audio Journeys
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

Playwrights Horizons and play development company The Parsnip Ship present The Detour Series, are premiering two commissioned, site-specific audio journeys through Hell's Kitchen, Playwrights Horizons’ neighborhood, September 1-25.

Occurrence Releases New Video for 'The Happy Years'
by TV News Desk - Jul 14, 2021

Occurrence’s swoon-worthy and heartbreaking new album I Have So Much Love To Give wasn’t supposed to happen. But making music is sometimes a lot like binging a television show. When you’ve got a good storyline, it’s hard to stop.

BWW Review: JANE EYRE at Hartford Stage
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 23, 2020

There are certain stories that strike an emotional chord regardless of the format or venue. One such story is the Charlotte Bronte classic JANE EYRE, which is now playing at Hartford Stage in a brand new adaptation by Associate Artistic Director, Elizabeth Williamson (who also directs). The story - equal parts Victorian epic and Gothic horror, holds up extremely well in this production - providing a sweeping narrative, delivered by a talented cast and supported by strong technical design.

New Stage Adaptation Of JANE EYRE By Elizabeth Williamson Debuts In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

A new adaptation of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë's beloved tale of courage, sacrifice and self-respect, will debut next month at Hartford Stage.  The novel has been adapted for the stage by Hartford Stage Associate Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, who will also direct.  Jane Eyre runs Thursday, February 13, through Saturday, March 14.

Playwrights Horizons Extends Lucas Hnath's THE THIN PLACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019

Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director Tim Sanford, Managing Director Leslie Marcus) announced a three-week extension of the New York premiere production of Lucas Hnath's The Thin Place, directed by Les Waters. In the burgeoning friendship between two women-one who's recently experienced a strange loss, and another who communicates with the dead-Hnath crafts an unnerving testament to the power of the mind, and one mind's power to influence others.