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Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership (Nov 26, 2025)
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (Nov 24, 2025)
Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night (Nov 21, 2025)
Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership (Nov 26, 2025)
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (Nov 24, 2025)
Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night (Nov 21, 2025)
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Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Following its leadership transition earlier this year, Playing on Air will launch a new season featuring five short plays from Else Went, Charles Mee, Maleek Rae, John Patrick Shanley, and Mara Nelson-Greenberg.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Following its leadership transition earlier this year, Playing on Air will launch a new season featuring five short plays from Else Went, Charles Mee, Maleek Rae, John Patrick Shanley, and Mara Nelson-Greenberg.
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025
The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025
The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Review Roundup: INITIATIVE World Premiere Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Go inside the lives of a group of California teens in the Public Theater world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
Go inside the lives of a group of California teens in the Public Theater world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Read the reviews!
INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!
The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More
by - Oct 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Atlantic Theater Company to Present 2025 Multiracial MixFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company will present Multiracial MixFest, a series of free readings co-curated by theater artists cara hinh and Taylor Reynolds. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company will present Multiracial MixFest, a series of free readings co-curated by theater artists cara hinh and Taylor Reynolds. Learn more here!
Micaela Diamond, Shuler Hensley and More Join The Public Theater 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the upcoming productions of its 2025-26 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the season!
Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025
The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025
The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
New Musicals GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Join The Public Theater's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024
The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. The new musicals include GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024
The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. The new musicals include GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS.
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