Hallie Gordon

KIMBERLY AKIMBO and DOUBT: A PARABLE to Join Olney Theatre Center's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Olney Theatre Center announced two Tony Award-winning productions for its 2026-27 season: the musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, directed by Ethan Heard, and John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT: A PARABLE, directed by Hallie Gordon.

LES MISERABLES, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and More Set for Olney Theatre 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026

Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.

Submission Window Opens For Olney Theatre's Vanguard Arts Fund
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

Olney Theatre Center announced an open call for new team-developed work proposals for its 2026-27 Vanguard Arts Fund, offering workshop time, stipends, and housing to support artists at any stage of development.

Review: APPROPRIATE at Olney Theatre Center
by Jake Bridges - Mar 23, 2026

I like to cook. It’s been one of my hobbies most of my adult life, and I’ve grown a lot in my skill over the years with much practice. My wife often lovingly teases me about all the space my cooking instruments take up in our kitchen storage spaces. Like most things, there’s been quite a bit of trial and error involved. 

PIVOT World Premiere Extends at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed additional performance dates for  the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre
by Doug Poms - Dec 12, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre? Olney Theatre continues its lovely tradition of its annual rendering of Paul Morella’s one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas.” Now in its 16th year, this rendition of the classic continues to delight audiences. For the second year, DC area veteran actor Michael Russotto masterfully performs all of the almost-fifty characters in the story. This production not only features a fine adaptation of the novella and a stellar performance by Mr. Russotto but also top-notch productions values. The show is full of humor, pathos, charm and fun.

Cast Set for World Premiere of Alex Lubischer's PIVOT at Rivendell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.

PIVOT World Premiere and More Set for Rivendell 30th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Olney Theatre Center
by Tavish Young - Dec 10, 2024

Quiet, cozy, and a little spooky, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, is a longstanding tradition for many, and could be a new one for local theatergoers. It's timeless, satiating, and teaches a classic Christmas lesson. While always timeless, its themes of gratitude, thankfulness, and kindness are needed now more than ever. 

Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Olney Theatre Center announced the three collaborative projects it will develop with week-long workshops as part of its Vanguard Arts Fund (VAF) during the 24-25 season.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!

Review: THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL at Olney Theatre Center
by Ken Kemp - Oct 8, 2023

This ghost will flat out scare the bejeebers out of you!

Lauren Gunderson & More Chosen for Olney Theatre's Vanguard Arts Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

Olney Theatre's Vanguard Arts Fund has selected a diverse group of artists, including renowned playwright Lauren Gunderson, for their latest round of awards. Learn more about the talented individuals recognized and supported by this prestigious fund.

THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL Comes to the Olney Theatre Center in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas and co-directed by Hallie Gordon and Aria Velz gets its regional premiere in Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in a production that seeks to thrill audiences with its supernatural plot elements.

Olney Theatre Center Names Hallie Gordon As Senior Associate Artistic Director And Pope Jackson As Director Of Production
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2022

Olney Theatre Center announced it has hired Hallie Gordon as Senior Associate Artistic Director and T. Pope Jackson as Director of Production. Gordon takes up her duties as of November 15, and comes directly from Kansas City Repertory Theatre where she was most recently Director of Artistic Development.

KC Repertory Theatre Announces American Crossroads Residency With First Indigenous Playwright
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden has announced the launch of KCRep's American Crossroads Residency, with Mary Kathryn Nagle as its inaugural playwright resident and the recipient of the first American Crossroads commission.

Trap Door Theatre Presents THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021

Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.

The House Theatre Of Chicago Announces Reimagined Staging Of Hans Christian Anderson's THE SNOW QUEEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

The House Theatre of Chicago will launch its 20th Anniversary Season with an all-new wintertime tradition, a boldly reimagined staging of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved fable, The Snow Queen, November 17-January 2 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces New Artistic Team
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2021

ansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden today announced the appointment of three new hires in a restructuring of the Artistic Department: Nelson T. Eusebio III as Associate Artistic Director, Hallie Gordon as Director of Artistic Development and Yetunde Felix-Ukwu as Artistic Associate.

Kane Repertory Theatre Selects Hammaad Chaudry For Multiplatform Commission
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2021

Kane Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Daniil Krimer and Managing Director Avery Bowne announce the selection of Hammaad Chaudry as the playwright for its new Multiplatform Commission. The yet to be titled commissioned play will be directed by Executive Producer Ansley Valentine and will premiere online March 29-April 11, 2021 with plans for an in-person production when it is safe to do so.