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Cast Set for THE WOMAN IN BLACK Canadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

The Canadian premiere of the record-breaking original London production of The Woman in Black – often called the other Christmas ghost story – will arrive in Toronto.

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Center Rep
by Steve Murray - Nov 9, 2025

The British sure love their suspense stories. The Woman in Black, which premiered back in 1987, is the second longest-running play in the history of London’s West End, right behind Agatha Christies’ whodunnit The Mousetrap.

Review: The Rep Gets Supernatural with THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Rob Levy - Oct 17, 2025

The atmosphere is scary, the drama is intense, and the unexplained abounds in this well-acted production that relies on atmospherics, lighting, and effects to thrill and chill its audiences. The Woman In Black is an unnerving delight.

Center REP to Present the East Bay Premiere of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its upcoming presentation of the original London production of The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End.

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - Jan 26, 2025

The Woman in Black brings chills and humor in rare 'horror' production.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End. Performances begin in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

London Production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK Comes to New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

The Original London Production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford, begins performances October 13 at McCarter Theatre Center and runs through October 29. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: Get a Sneak-Peek Inside Rehearsals For The World Premiere Of A CRITICAL STAGE At Theatre At The Tabard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

Get a sneak-peek into rehearsals for the world premiere of A CRITICAL STAGE at Theatre at the Tabard 31 May to 17 June.

Photos: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates Understudies and Swings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More held a special performance of Dame Susan Hill’s play The Woman in Black-a ghost story in a pub on Sunday, February 6th in honor of theatre understudies and swings.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK to Play Final Performance on Sunday, February 27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced today Dame Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black – a ghost story in a pub will play its final performance on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Photos: George Takei Visits THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

GEORGE TAKEI made it to Chelsea and the McKittrick Hotel to see the hit play “The Woman In Black” and congratulated the cast of 2 , (left) DAVID ACTON and (right) JAMES EVANS after the show.  

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Extended Through March 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced its limited engagement of Dame Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black - a ghost story in a pub, will be extended through winter by popular demand.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK to Return With Performances Beginning October 21
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2021

Today the McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced the return of The Woman in Black - a ghost play in a pub. Performances will begin on October 21 with an official opening on October 24. Tickets are on sale only through ­­­January 30, 2022.

Cast Announced for the Re-Opening Show in Arcola Theatre's Brand New Outdoor Venue
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021

The cast is today announced for Arcola's re-opening production in its new purpose-built outdoor venue, Arcola Outside.

RSC's HAMLET With Paapa Essiedu, and More Will Be Broadcast on BBC Four
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth (2018) will be broadcast on BBC Four this Sunday 14 June at 9.30pm as part of Culture in Quarantine. This will be followed by Simon Godwin's landmark production of Hamlet (2016) with Paapa Essiedu in the title role on Sunday 21 June at 9pm.

Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2020

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Drama League has announced the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much- coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Photo Flash: Krysta Rodriguez, Alex Boniello, Barrett Wilbert Weed and More at THE WOMAN IN BLACK Industry Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020

The Woman In Black hosted Industry Night last night at the McKittrick Hotel. Guests included: Alex Boniello, Krysta Rodriguez, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Nina Grollman, Barrett Gilbert Weed, James Davis, Patrick Vaill, Grey Henson, Zachary Noah Piser, and Will Brill as they mingled with the show's stars: Ben Porter and David Acton!

The McKittrick Hotel's THE WOMAN IN BLACK Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2020

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced today that The Woman in Black in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car will extend its run and play through April 19, 2020. Tickets through the end of this engagement are on sale now.

BWW Review: Long-Running West End Smash THE WOMAN IN BLACK Now Haunts The McKittrick Hotel
by Michael Dale - Feb 3, 2020

a?oeWe'll make an Olivier of you yet,a?? an actor-for-hire says to his nervous client. a?oeI have no wish to be an Olivier,a?? the fellow retorts. a?oeNo, but for the sake of our audience, let us at least try.a??