Emma Rosa Went
EMMA ROSA WENT (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based theatre director who makes new and classic-text plays. Recent work off-broadway & regionally includes: the world-premiere of Initiative, by Else Went (Public Theater; Drama Desk Special Award; Lortel Nom Outstanding Ensemble; Vulture's Best of 2025;) As You Like It (Public Theater Mobile Unit;) Romeo and Juliet (Hudson Valley Shakespeare, tour;) Much Ado About Nothing (Opera House Arts;) and other projects developed at the Public, Playwrights Horizons, Mercury Store, NYTW, MTC, Ars Nova, Hudson Valley Shakespeare, South Coast Rep, and many other venues.
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EMMA ROSA WENT (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based theatre director who makes new and classic-text plays. Recent work off-broadway & regionally includes: the world-premiere of Initiative, by Else Went (Public Theater; Drama Desk Special Award; Lortel Nom Outstanding Ensemble; Vulture's Best of 2025;) As You Like It (Public Theater Mobile Unit;) Romeo and Juliet (Hudson Valley Shakespeare, tour;) Much Ado About Nothing (Opera House Arts;) and other projects developed at the Public, Playwrights Horizons, Mercury Store, NYTW, MTC, Ars Nova, Hudson Valley Shakespeare, South Coast Rep, and many other venues. From 2024-2026, Emma was on staff at the Public as the inaugural Directing Fellow. Upcoming in fall of 2026: world-premiere of Degenerates, by Else Went, at Playwrights Horizons. SDC, Rep. WME. www.emmawent.com
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DEGENERATES World Premiere to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Degenerates, a new play by Else Went directed by Emma Rosa Went, exploring an online incel community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Degenerates, a new play by Else Went directed by Emma Rosa Went, exploring an online incel community.
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at Mobile Unit's AS YOU LIKE IT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at photos and video of The Public Theater’s free Mobile Unit tour of As You Like It, choreographed by Kelsey Burns and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at photos and video of The Public Theater’s free Mobile Unit tour of As You Like It, choreographed by Kelsey Burns and directed by Emma Rosa Went.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Public Theater Gala, Headlined by Shoshana Bean
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026
The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026
The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Free Mobile Unit Tour of AS YOU LIKE IT to Begin Performances This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
The Public Theater begins performances of Mobile Unit’s free touring production of As You Like It this week, with performances taking place across Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
The Public Theater begins performances of Mobile Unit’s free touring production of As You Like It this week, with performances taking place across Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Amy Sherald, Christian Slater & More Set for Public Forum at The Delacorte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.
Cast and Schedule Set for Free Mobile Unit Tour of AS YOU LIKE IT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the full tour schedule and complete cast for Mobile Unit’s As You Like It. Directed by Emma Rosa Went, the new production will travel to correctional facilities, parks, and recreation centers around New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the full tour schedule and complete cast for Mobile Unit’s As You Like It. Directed by Emma Rosa Went, the new production will travel to correctional facilities, parks, and recreation centers around New York City.
NAATCO's HENRY VI Joins The Public Theater's Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The Public Theater and NAATCO will present a remount of NAATCO’s production of Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts, making its Public Theater premiere this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The Public Theater and NAATCO will present a remount of NAATCO’s production of Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts, making its Public Theater premiere this summer.
Francis Jue, Maryann Plunkett, and More Featured in New PLAYING ON AIR Episodes
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
An award winning line-up of actors can be heard as part of Playing on Air's ‘25 - ‘26 Season announced last month. Learn more about the episodes and how to listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
An award winning line-up of actors can be heard as part of Playing on Air's ‘25 - ‘26 Season announced last month. Learn more about the episodes and how to listen here!
Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 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 25, 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.
Review Roundup: INITIATIVE World Premiere Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 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 20, 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!
Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 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 20, 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!
Free Shakespeare in the Park ROMEO AND JULIET and More Set for The Public Theater Summer 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed its 2026 Shakespeare for the City season, including Free Shakespeare in the Park’s Romeo and Juliet, Mobile Unit and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed its 2026 Shakespeare for the City season, including Free Shakespeare in the Park’s Romeo and Juliet, Mobile Unit and more.
INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 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 12, 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!
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.
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