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OneRoot Foundation Awards Special Grant to South Coast Repertory Following NEA Funding Withdrawal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

In a powerful act of philanthropic support, the OneRoot Foundation has awarded a special grant to South Coast Repertory (SCR) to offset the sudden and unexpected withdrawal of a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for SCR’s production of The Staircase by Noa Gardner.

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play THE STAIRCASE
by Michael Quintos - May 9, 2025

Set in the part of the 'real' Hawaii that tourists are unlikely to ever see, THE STAIRCASE—the World Premiere play from Noa Gardner directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch—is an admirable new play that features a superb acting ensemble, relatable themes, beautifully authentic cultural representation, and an intriguing (if slightly predictable) premise. Using many long stretches of orations to un-peel its surface layers, the play is mostly commendable in artistic execution and cultural specificity, but could, perhaps, use some more editing in its hopefully ongoing evolution.

World Premiere of THE STAIRCASE Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!

Cat Cohen, Elizabeth Marvel, Jen Tullock & More to Star in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS revealed the first round of artists for their annual gala on October 21, 2024, at The Town Hall. The event will feature Brett Azur, Ato Blankson-Wood, Devon Bostick, David Burtka, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

South Coast Repertory Announces LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS And More For 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for SOUTH COAST REPERTORY's 2024-25 Season, featuring three world premieres: JOAN by Daniel Goldstein, THE STAIRCASE by Noa Gardner, and a surprise play yet to be announced.

Red Bull Theater Continues Its 20th Anniversary Festival With OR, WHAT SHE WILL By Liz Duffy Adams
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2024

Red Bull Theater has announced details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival: OR, WHAT SHE WILL by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

Santino Fontana & More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the next presentation of its 20th Anniversary Festival, The Rover by Aphra Behn, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Santino Fontana & More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

Wake Up With BWW 8/3: SPAMALOT to Return to Broadway, THE WIZ Casting, and More!
by - Aug 3, 2023

Top stories: Spamalot will return to Broadway this fall, find out who's joining the cast of The Wiz, and more!

Review Roundup: Danny Tejera's TOROS at Second Stage Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night of TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. This limited engagement runs through August 13 at the McGinn/Cazale Theater on Broadway at 76th Street. Toros was presented as a part of the Judith Champion New Voices Reading Series in 2022.

LET'S CALL HER PATTY, PREJUDICE & PRIDE and More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for August
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2023

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more. 

Frank Wood, Abubakr Ali & b Join TOROS at Second Stage Theater Uptown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Complete casting has been set for Second Stage Theater's TOROS by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

New York Stage and Film Reveals Early Casting, Residencies, Leadership Additions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

New York Stage and Film has announced initial casting today for the 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College. Jo Bonney has signed on as director for Soft Target and Colette Robert joins the Paradise Ballroom creative team as director. The one man new play, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne has shifted dates to August 5 and 6 due to a scheduling conflict.

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Yale Repertory Theatre will conclude its 2022–23 season with the ripple, the wave that carried me home by Christina Anderson, directed by Tamilla Woodard.

THE WANDERERS Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein on Sunday, April 2.

THE WANDERERS By Anna Ziegler Opens Tomorrow At Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the opening of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein.