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Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.

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Date of Birth: July 03, 1883

Date of Death: June 03, 1924 (40)

Birth Place: Prague, Bohemia, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY

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First Two Adelaide Festival 2027 Productions On Sale
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Tickets went on sale for Romeo Castellucci's BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE and Barrie Kosky's K., the first two exclusive productions announced for Adelaide Festival's upcoming season.
Bestselling Authors Jodi Picoult and Margaret Atwood Set for Conversation at TD Music Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Massey Hall will present Jodi Picoult in conversation with Margaret Atwood at TD Music Hall, moderated by Carol Off, as Picoult discusses her new novel HOLLOW BONES.
Savage Wonder to Stage Kafka's THE TRIAL With Five Actors Playing 25 Roles
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026

Savage Wonder Art Center in Beacon, New York, will present its own adaptation of Franz Kafka's THE TRIAL, directed by Christopher Paul Meyer, with five actors performing twenty-five parts before thirty seats.
Rhinoceros Theater Festival to Return for 37th Year in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Curious Theatre Branch and co-producers will present the long-running Chicago fringe festival across multiple venues, opening with a special afternoon edition of the FULL MOON VAUDEVILLE.
KAFKA'S DOLL to Make World Premiere at Abbey Theatre for Dublin Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Theatre Lovett will present the world premiere of Kafka's Doll, a new play by Frances Kay inspired by Franz Kafka's letters to a young girl, at the Abbey Theatre's Peacock stage.
Review: THE TRIAL, National Youth Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 24, 2026

Tremendous wit and energy drive an accomplished show created in no time at all!
National Youth Theatre to Launch New Projects for 70th Anniversary with Netflix and StudioCanal
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
Review Roundup: Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

Read reviews for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. 
Review: AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED - an Open Fist and Circle X co-production
by Harker Jones - Apr 16, 2026

The MVP of the show is the dynamic Oqalile Tshetshe, who has a star-making role that he inhabits with complexity, depth, and grace.
PHOTOS: Open Fist/Circle X's Co-production of Kafka’s AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED
by Gillian Blum - Mar 28, 2026

Check out production photos from Dietrich Smith’s acclaimed adaptation of Franz Kafka’s first novel, Amerika or, The Man Who Disappeared, which returns this weekend in a co-production between Open Fist and Circle X Theatre Companies.
Review: ELIZABETH COSTELLO at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - Mar 23, 2026

At the Grand Théâtre last weekend, Elizabeth Costello. Seven Lectures and Five Moral Tales, directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski, unfolded as a dense, intellectually charged meditation on literature and morality.
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring DECEIVED, THE UNDERSTUDY, ADVICE, and LOBBY HERO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

The Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its lineup for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of productions. The season will kick off in the spring of 2026 at the renowned venue in Dorset, Vermont. Audiences can expect a series of compelling plays and performances, details of which are outlined in the recently released press release. The festival continues to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, attracting theater enthusiasts from across the region.
Review: THE WRONG THEY KNEW, Chickenshed Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 8, 2026

Musical set in the late 1950s with a strong message for today
Horizon Theatre Rep to Stream Gottfried Benn’s ITHAKA in German Expressionism Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Horizon Theatre Rep will present ITHAKA by Gottfried Benn as part of its ongoing streaming series German Plays from the 1910s & 1920s. The production is directed by Rafael De Mussa and will be released in short video installments online.
AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED Returns for Six-Week Run at Atwater Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Dietrich Smith's acclaimed adaptation of Franz Kafka's Amerika or, The Man Who Disappeared will return to the Atwater Village Theatre stage by popular demand.
Kosciuszko Foundation's Polish Film Festival Returns to DC This March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2026

The Kosciuszko Foundation will present its third Polish Film Festival in Washington DC from March 19-22, 2026, featuring premieres, special guests, and Q&A sessions.
Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.
Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026

The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.
Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
Interview: Robert Cooperman of STAGE RIGHT THEATRICS SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Jan 4, 2026

As he gears up for the Stage Right Theatrics Short Play Festival, director Robert Cooperman doesn’t have to look far to see how far the 10th annual event has come.

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