Edwin Booth

EDINBURGH 2026: Review: 1 NIGHT AT FORD'S THEATRE, Bubble At Rotunda Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Aug 13, 2026

1 Night at Ford's Theatre attempts a circus-framed exploration of Edwin Booth, but messy writing, lack of musical direction, and absent spectacle leave it grounded.

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Feature: A Legacy Reclaimed: The Brutes and The Vice of Kings Reframe the Booth Legacy
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 23, 2026

Austin artists reunited for a benefit staged reading of Casey Wimpee's The Brutes, directed by Devin Finn, to support Finn's upcoming film The Vice of Kings. The evening celebrated a remarkable play while introducing the next chapter in its journey from stage to screen.

THIS WAS A MAN to Receive First NYC Presentation in 100 Years at Gingold Theatrical Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group announced casting for a rare NYC presentation of Noël Coward's THIS WAS A MAN, unproduced in New York since its 1926 premiere, featuring Tony nominee A.J. Shively and directed by David Staller.

Tony-Winner Tonya Pinkins To Lead GETTING MARRIED Reading at The Players
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group announced casting for George Bernard Shaw's GETTING MARRIED, featuring Tony winner Tonya Pinkins and an ensemble cast, directed by David Staller at The Players Club in New York.

Joanne Akalaitis to be Honored With SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named acclaimed director JoAnne Akalaitis as the recipient of its 2025 Gordon Davidson Award, recognizing her lifetime achievement and enduring impact on the national nonprofit theatre landscape.

CHICAGO And More Set for Gingold Theatrical Group 2026 Play Reading Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

Gingold Theatrical Group has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring Oscar Wilde's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, CHICAGO by Maurine Dallas Watkins, and GETTING MARRIED by George Bernard Shaw. These readings will take place on Monday evenings at The Players Club in New York. Artistic Director David Staller highlights the season's focus on provocative themes and social progress. The season aims to engage audiences with thought-provoking plays that reflect GTG's commitment to diversity and transfor

Who Are Broadway Theaters Named After?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026

Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...? 

The Resident Acting Company Hosts Spring Benefit Shakespeare’s Sonnets and Live Jazz
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for The Resident Acting Company’s Spring Benefit at The Players. The evening will consist of a performance of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, live jazz by the Maria Kaushansky Duo, a live auction, a raffle, and a cash bar.

LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

Producers Eric Krebs and Judith Manocherian have announced industry presentations of “London Swings,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein) and co-book writer Shannon Hunt, directed by Christopher Scott.

Photos: spit&vigor Presents THE BRUTES At The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024

spit&vigor has announced an extremely limited special performance of THE BRUTES, written by Casey Wimpee (2-time Samuel French Short Play Finalist, 2007 NYIT Outstanding Original Short Script nominee) and directed by Sara Fellini (2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee). See photos from the production.

Spit&vigor's THE BRUTES Returns To The Players
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2024

spit&vigor has announced a limited performance of THE BRUTES at The Players, exploring a family's ideological divide. Written by Casey Wimpee and directed by Sara Fellini, the play runs on November 5th and 6th.

How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

Tin Drum Theatre Company to Presents WINTER GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Tin Drum Theatre Company will present WINTER GARDEN, an original play by Steve Needham, directed by Jason Palmer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Desi Moreno-Penson's BODEGA CAT To Receive A Staged Reading At Houghton Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

BODEGA CAT, a new play by Latina playwright Desi Moreno-Penson, will have a staged reading at Houghton Hall. Learn more about the show!

Ishmael Houston-Jones Will Receive the 2024 American Dance Festival Distinguished Teaching Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

Renowned educator, performer, and choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones will receive the 2024 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium at the American Dance Festival (ADF) on Sunday, June 30 in Durham, NC.

25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.

Drama Book Shop To Host Nora Brigid Monahan And Alexander Sage Oyen To Talk DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Join Nora Brigid Monahan and Alexander Sage Oyen, creators of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL, for an evening at The Drama Book Shop. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

WHITE WAVE DANCE to Present 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival featuring 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and beyond. Don't miss this vibrant showcase of talent at Dixon Place in New York City.

Earth-a-lulia! Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping Sets Up Permanent Home in Loisaida
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping has established a permanent creative home at 36 Avenue C (Loisaida Ave., corner of E. 3rd Street), where the troupe will evolve new works and perform weekly on Sundays at 3:00 PM. The location, renamed Earthchxrch, is a former bank branch (first North Fork, then Capital One).