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Photos: PUBLIC CHARGE Opens At The Public Theater With Hillary Clinton And Dr. Jill Biden In Attendance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

The Public Theater has opened the world premiere of Public Charge, co-written by former U.S. Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and Michael J. Chepiga. Opening night attendees included Clinton, Dr. Jill Biden, and a range of political and theater figures. See photos of the event.

Photos: PUBLIC CHARGE Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 26, 2026

he Public Theater celebrated the world premiere of Public Charge, a new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. Check out photos from inside the big night here.

Photos: World Premiere of PUBLIC CHARGE at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play Public Charge, a new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso.

Deirdre Madigan to Join the Cast of IRISHTOWN at Irish Rep in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Deirdre Madigan (Philadelphia, Here I Come!) will join the cast of Irishtown at Irish Rep as “Constance” on May 14, 2025. Learn more about the production here!

Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of PARIS This Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Paris,” a fierce, funny, and subtle look at working-class America, on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Reading Of TRUE ART In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “True Art,” a sharp and funny tale of ambition, deception, and self-discovery in the high stakes and cutthroat art world, on Monday, December 2, at 7 p.m. 

Irish Repertory Theatre Reveals Plays & Cast Members for NEW WORKS FALL FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the plays and casting for the New Works Fall Festival, featuring four readings spotlighting the work of Northern Irish artists. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2024

The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.

Tonight's Performance of COAL COUNTRY Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022

Due to a positive COVID-19 test result in the company and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s performance of Coal Country at the Cherry Lane Theatre has been cancelled. Performances are expected to resume tomorrow, Saturday, March 26, at the matinee.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater's COAL COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022

The return engagement of The Public Theater's production of Coal Country officially opened last night, Thursday March 10 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).

Photos: First Look at COAL COUNTRY; Opens Tonight at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022

We've got your first look at Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle. Produced by Audible Theater, this return engagement of The Public Theater’s production opens tonight, Thursday March 10 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).

Audible Theater Announces Talk-Back Series For COAL COUNTRY; Previews Begin Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

Audible has announced a special series of post-show talk-backs for the return engagement of The Public Theater's critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Audible Announces Full Casting for The Public Theater Production of COAL COUNTRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022

Audible Inc. has announced full casting for the return engagement of The Public Theater’s critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Audible Theater to Present The Public Theater Production of COAL COUNTRY at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

Audible Inc. will produce a return engagement of The Public Theater’s critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents A Reading Of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of the comedy, “The Savannah Disputation,” filmed on the Playhouse stage and broadcast virtually, premiering Monday, June 14, at 7 p.m., and streaming on-demand from Tuesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 20.

VIDEO: COAL COUNTRY at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020

The Public Theater presents the world premiere COAL COUNTRY, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music by Steve Earle and direction by Jessica Blank. This new work began performances in the Anspacher Theater with an official press opening on Tuesday, March 3.

BWW Review: Powerfully Plainspoken COAL COUNTRY Speaks The Truths of Mining Disaster Victims
by Michael Dale - Mar 5, 2020

It seems every four years, as political primaries come upon us, Americans start thinking more about those far off people in drastically different communities we share this country with. If New Yorkers have had many thoughts about the coal industry recently, they probably had to do with President Trump's vocal support of it in the face of cleaner options.

Photo Coverage: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of COAL COUNTRY
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 4, 2020

COAL COUNTRY, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music by Steve Earle and direction by Jessica Blank, just celebrated opening night at the Public Theater.

Review Roundup: COAL COUNTRY at the Public - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2020

COAL COUNTRY will run at The Public Theater through Sunday, March 29. COAL COUNTRY is written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music by Steve Earle and direction by Jessica Blank.