Ellen McLaughlin

Red Bull Theater Unveils Selections for Short New Play Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.

PEN PALS to Return to DR2 with a Rotating Cast Featuring Kathleen Chalfant, Kate Burton and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Following its Off-Broadway premiere, Pen Pals will return this summer at the DR2 Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

'Redux' Series to Return to Odyssey Theatre With LEAR REDUX: A QUANTUM FANTASIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, New American Theatre and Not Man Apart–Physical Theatre Ensemble will reunite to present the latest iteration in adapter, director and choreographer John Farmanesh-Bocca’s acclaimed Redux series. Learn more!

Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025

The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.

Photos: Ellen McLaughlin & Mary Beth Peil to Star in PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Ellen McLaughlin & Tony Award Nominee Mary Beth Peil will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the hit Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. Get a first look at photos.

OYL Theater Company Reveals 2025 International Performance Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2025

OYL Theater Company has announced its 2025 International Performance Residency in India, Japan, and Greece June 9-August 10, 2025. Applications are open.

PEN PALS Additional Performance Added At The Theatre at St Clement's 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

The producers of Pen Pals have announced a special added performance on Saturday, January 18 at 2 PM and 8PM with Nancy McKeon and Gail Winar. The show runs through February 9, 2025, at St. Clement's Theatre,

RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”

Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar have stepped into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos!

Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Joe Pickett,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen Sugar”) will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals.

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin, and Gail Winar will join the rotating cast of Pen Pals at the Theatre at St. Clements. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024
by James Lindhorst - Dec 12, 2024

This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.  

Pacific Resident Theatre Extends THE SPY WHO WENT TO REHAB Through October 6
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Pacific Resident Theatre has announced an extension of 'The Spy Who Went Into Rehab' through October 6, featuring Jason Culp, son of Robert Culp, in a James Bond-type role.

Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.

Pacific Resident Theatre Extends the Run of THE SPY WHO WENT INTO REHAB
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Pacific Resident Theatre extends performances of THE SPY WHO WENT INTO REHAB through August 25.

Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casts Set for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Red Bull Theater revealed the cast for its 2024 Short New Play Festival, featuring world premiere works by Madeleine George and Robert O’Hara. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Learn more!

Undermain Theatre Presents THE PERSIANS This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024

Explore the ancient tragedy THE PERSIANS, brought to life by Undermain Theatre. Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of war and its aftermath, reimagined for the modern audience.

BWW Q&A: Ellen McLaughlin on AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Apr 2, 2024

Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.