Elmer Rice

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

TOPSY TURVY, ARREST THE CLOWNS Included in 2025-2026 Season at The Actors' Gang
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

The Actors’ Gang is announcing its full 2025/2026 which features seven original plays, two twentieth century theatrical classics, and Late Night Fridays that will present improvised commedia dell’ arte, live music and film screenings.

Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: FINAL REVIEW ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 15, 2025

It’s the end of the 2025 Toronto Fringe, which has entertained audiences for the past 12 days with more than 100 shows in 22 venues. Which was your favourite?

THE ADDING MACHINE Comes to The Toronto Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

In a daring, site-specific production staged in the historic Burroughs Building, Elmer Rice's 1923 expressionist classic The Adding Machine returns to the stage in a bold new adaptation.

Brave New World Rep Brings Eugene O'Neill'S MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN To Park Slope This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

Brave New World Repertory Theatre is presenting Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten for eight immersive outdoor performances using the exteriors of two historic Brooklyn houses as backdrop.

Ripple Effect Artists To Present AI VS. HUMANITY: THE EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

Ripple Effect Artists will present AI Vs. Humanity: The Experience, an electrifying immersive dance spectacle for a limited lngagement: June 11- 15. AI Vs. Humanity: The Experience, is an immersive dance performance where the intricate relationship between technology and human existence takes center stage.

Paradise Factory To Premiere WORKPLACE INJURIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Paradise Factory will present​ WORKPLACE INJURIES, the World Premiere of three one-act plays by Eric Maierson, Joan Mathieu and Grant James Varjas (HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES).

Cast Set for SKYSCRAPER at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

The revival of the 1965 musical SKYSCRAPER at UrbanStages has revealed its full cast. The Equity Showcase production will run for 10 performances, featuring music by James Van Heusen and lyrics by Sammy Cahn.

Review: THE ADDING MACHINE from The Feast
by Jay Irwin - Sep 15, 2024

The machines are coming for our livelihoods, Dear Readers. That was the fear a century ago with the 1923 play “The Adding Machine” by Elmer Rice. And that sentiment still holds true today with many terrified of the advancements of Artificial Intelligence or AI. And that’s what this new production “The Adding Machine: A Cyborg Morality Play” from The Feast (formerly The Williams Project) capitalizes on, creating a thoughtful and timely bent on a classic.

THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

The Feast to Present AI-Infused Adaptation of THE ADDING MACHINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

The Feast (formerly The Williams Project) will present its fall production of The Adding Machine: A Cyborg Morality Play by Elmer Rice and Generative AI. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

John Rubinstein Brings EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND to the Rubicon Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

As part of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, RUBICON THEATRE has announced its production of EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND, a riveting one-person play starring Tony Award-winner JOHN RUBINSTEIN.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.