Douglas J. Cohen

Photos: Inside the 2025 Fred Ebb Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation presented the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour. Go inside the event in new photos.

Sophie Boyce and Veronica Mansour to Receive the 21st Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the 21st annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Sophie Boyce & Veronica Mansour.

Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!

Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Board of Directors of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that, after a nation-wide search, Erica Rotstein has been chosen to succeed Founding Executive Director Kathy Evans as Executive Director.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Will Host Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

For its 15th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies.

David Garrison, Kirsten and Matthew Scott, Keirsten Hodgens, and More Join 18th Season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

The 18th season of New York Theatre Barn's award-winning New Works Series will continue in May. The presentation will feature excerpts from two original musicals, Unzipped and Female Complaints.

Monday Night Play Reading Series to Present KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS
by Emmy Rice - Apr 13, 2025

American Theater Group, in partnership with Union County Performing Arts Center, will continue the Free Play Reading Series on Monay, April 14, at 7:00 pm.

Briga Heelan, Robert Sella and More to Star in KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers by Douglas J. Cohen as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. Learn how to attend.

KING OF THE HOLLYWOOD FIXERS Reading Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

A free reading of King of the Hollywood Fixers is coming to Hamilton Stage next month. Union County Performing Arts Center’s Free Play Reading Series will resume with the reading of this play by Douglas J. Cohen.

Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy & More to Star in 121 PROJECT LIVE IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Lucille Lortel Theatre will present 121 Project Live in Concert, a one-night-only event showcasing excerpts from five new musicals in development, featuring Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy and more.

THE PELICAN, ORCHIDS & More Set for 18th Season of NYTB's New Works Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024

 New York Theatre Barn will launch the 18th season of its award-winning New Works Series in 2025. See full programming and learn how to attend upcoming events.

20 Great Audition Songs for Mezzos
by Sarah Lasko - Dec 3, 2024

If you’re a mezzo, it can feel overwhelming to find material you love that hasn’t already been sung to death. There’s so much great audition material for mezzos, and much of it is already in everyone’s audition book. Find great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos here!

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS Opens Day After Thanksgiving At The Roxy Regional Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville, TN, the day after Thanksgiving, offering a festive theatrical experience for the holiday season.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!