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Photos: Marianna Gailus and More Star in HEDDA GABLER at Yale Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Yale Repertory Theatre is presenting Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, the final production staged by James Bundy as the organization’s Artistic Director, after 23 years of leadership at Yale (where he has also served as Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama). Check out photos of the production.

Marianna Gailus and More to Star in HEDDA GABLER at Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Yale Repertory Theatre will present Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, the final production staged by James Bundy as the organization’s Artistic Director, after 23 years of leadership at Yale. Learn more!

James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.

Josh Borenstein Appointed Chair of Theater Management at David Geffen School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Joshua Borenstein has been appointed Chair of the Theater Management Program and Assistant Professor Adjunct at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, effective July 1, 2025. Learn more about Borenstein.

Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Will Welcome Jill BC Du Boff and Mikah Berky to Design Faculty
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

Jill BC Du Boff has been appointed to the faculty at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and Head of the Sound Design Concentration and will also serve as Sound Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre. Mikah Berky will join the Design Program faculty on December 1, 2023, and will also serve as Scenic Charge at Yale Repertory Theatre.

Jennifer Kiger Concludes Run at Yale Repertory Theatre; Chantal Rodriguez Appointed Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced that Jennifer Kiger, Associate Artistic Director at Yale Rep and Director of New Play Programs, is stepping down from these roles effective June 30, 2023. She will continue to serve on the Playwriting faculty at David Geffen School of Drama.   

BWW REVIEW: BONNIE & CLYDE Considers The Life And Crimes Of Two Of America's Most Famous Gangsters Through The Medium Of Musical Theatre
by Jade Kops - Jun 24, 2022

BONNIE & CLYDE considers the notorious duo’s desire for a better life and equally importantly, emulation of their idols fame and fortune, during the great depression.

World Premiere of THE BRIGHTEST THING IN THE WORLD & More Announced for Yale Rep 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its 2022–23 season of four plays. The season will begin with Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, running October 6–29. James Bundy, who directed Albee’s A Delicate Balance at Yale Rep in 2010, will stage this new production of the explosively comedic and harrowingly profound masterpiece. 

American Repertory Theater Announces Kelvin Dinkins, Jr. as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

Harvard University Provost Alan Garber and American Repertory Theater Chair Andy Ory announced today the appointment of Kelvin Dinkins, Jr., as the A.R.T.’s next Executive Director.

James Bundy Reappointed Dean and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

James Bundy, whose creativity and vision have supported advances in both drama education and practice and positioned Yale for leadership in the field, has been reappointed for a fifth term as Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of the David Geffen School of Drama and artistic director of Yale Repertory Theatre, President Peter Salovey announced today.

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Seeks Applicants For Fall 2022 Admission
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, the only graduate-level professional conservatory in the English-speaking world to offer training in every theatrical discipline, seeks applicants for Fall 2022 admission.

Defunkt Theatre Presents ON THE EDGE: TRIFLES and DUTCHMAN
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2017

Two trailblazing classics combine to make an electrifying evening in which Defunkt distills America's history of racism and gender inequity into a scintillating exploration of the way we live now.  Defunkt's own Sarah Armitage directs.

2016 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards Winners Announced - Andrew Wade, Phoebe Jacobs, Peter Schuyler and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 10, 2017

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Portland winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Post5 Presents RICHARD III
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 11, 2016

Just in time for election season and Halloween Post5 brings the tale of Shakespeare's most prolific villian to the stage Starring Matt Smith as Richard and featuring a cast of some of the most talented actors in Portland, OR. All under the direction of Co-Artistic Director Patrick Walsh.

Defunkt Theatre to Stage Portland Premiere of Sarah Kane's BLASTED
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016

Defunkt Theatre presents BLASTED by Sarah Kane, directed by Paul Angelo, running February 12-March 19 2016 at The Back Door Theater.

Defunkt Theatre to Stage Portland Premiere of Sarah Kane's BLASTED
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2016

Defunkt Theatre presents BLASTED by Sarah Kane, directed by Paul Angelo, running February 12-March 19 2016 at The Back Door Theater.

THE FINAL VERSION World Premiere Set for Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 12/12-1/19
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2013

During its 40th anniversary season, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe will present the world premiere of acclaimed writer Ishmael Reed's new play 'The Final Version'. The play follows Lee Ransom, a writer who struggles with tensions between Communist ideology and commercial success from the 1930s through the 1960s. Ishmael Reed's poetry, prose and plays have been honored with fellowships from the MacArthur and Guggenheim Foundations and the National Endowment for the Arts; his work has also been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Awards. 'The Final Version' stars Rome Neal as Lee Ransom. Neal, who has been recognized with an Obie and multiple Audelco awards for his theatrical work, also directs the production.

Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte is Featured in Dark Beauty Magazine
by Jennifer Diamond - Sep 4, 2013

Leading avant-garde publication Dark Beauty Magazine has released its highly anticipated August issue featuring RJ Mitte of the TV hit Breaking Bad. See Walt Jr as you have never seen him before - all grown up. With a kind heart, a keen mind, and a bit of a frisky nature, find out what's next for RJ, and gain new insights: 'I don't have a lot of fears. And if I do come across one, I face it. You can't let fears break who you are.' Issue 23 also features the works of: Jacco Breedveld, Mariliin Saar, Temira Decay, Eva Krebbers, Ash Vesali, Robert S Evens III, Fenia Labropoulou, Fred Fraser, Michael Kuettner, Hironobu Sato, Giulia Hepburn, Laura Marino, Iris Stefansdottir/Katia Nunzi, Josephine Roloff, Angel Bousquet, Jorge Rivas, Jennifer Palmer, Daria Satina, Topher Adam, Róbert Fekete, Hex Photography, Elizabeth Parker, Gregory Moore, H. James Hoff, Salar Kheradpejouh, Pawel Grabowski, TJ Manou, Rocío Ponce, Iris Huber, Jason Setiawan, Mark Seager, Sequoia Emmanuelle, Vismaya, Yuji Watanabe, Pulse, Debra Lamb About Dark Beauty Magazine Dark Beauty Magazine is quickly becoming one of the leading publication sources of high fashion & avant-garde art in the world. An international English language magazine dedicated to artists, fashion designers, photographers, musicians, and actors who crave dark glamor. DBM aims to provide a new avenue for promoting new and exciting talents who dare to push the envelope, and bring such fantasies to life. Every month DMB showcases a different theme encouraging creative collaboration.

MBS Productions Closes Lucifer Descending 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010

After Lucifer's conflict with God he creates Hell in response. He descends to earth shortly thereafter to abduct Seth, the third child of Adam and Eve, and takes him through the depths of the underworld. He sees the future and the fate of humanity's worst sinners.