Harrison David Rivers
Harrison David Rivers is a playwright, libretto whose BroadwayWorld credits include This Bitter Earth.
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David Mendizabal, Thursday Farrar, Deon Releford-Lee, Phoenix Noelle, Anthony Lee Medina, Sasha Camille Manuel, Stephanie Berry, Jhardon DiShon Milton, Jake Ryan Lozano, Tislarm Bouie, Harrison David Rivers, Preston Perez
Date:
11/15/2022
From: Photos: Roundabout Underground Celebrates Opening Night of THE BANDAGED PLACE
Top row L to R: David Mendizábal, Jhardon DiShon Milton, Jake Ryan Lozano, Anthony Lee
Medina, Stephanie Berry, Tislarm Bouie, Harrison David Rivers.
Bottom row L to R: Mack Brown (assistant director and current Roundabout Directing Fellow), Sasha
Camille Manuel, Phoenix Noelle
Date:
10/04/2022
From: Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE BANDAGED PLACE World Premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company
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Videos
Exclusive First Listen: Danyel Fulton Performs 'Forward' From WE SHALL SOMEDAY World Premiere Recording
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-30 11:01:47
Video: LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS Producers Negotiate Product Deal on SHARK TANK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-02 13:11:55
News
A.C.T. Names Elizabeth Williamson as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
American Conservatory Theater announced the appointment of OBIE Award-winning director Elizabeth Williamson as its new artistic director. Williamson, who previously led Geva Theatre in Rochester, has worked on Broadway productions including THE INHERITANCE, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and ANASTASIA.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
American Conservatory Theater announced the appointment of OBIE Award-winning director Elizabeth Williamson as its new artistic director. Williamson, who previously led Geva Theatre in Rochester, has worked on Broadway productions including THE INHERITANCE, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and ANASTASIA.
GHOST NOTES to Make NYC Debut at Royal Family
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
Psychic medium Jess Perlman will present GHOST NOTES, a musical evening blending live audience readings with improvisational music at Royal Family in New York. The production will run for ten performances only.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
Psychic medium Jess Perlman will present GHOST NOTES, a musical evening blending live audience readings with improvisational music at Royal Family in New York. The production will run for ten performances only.
Minnesota Opera's THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR to be Presented at Works & Process
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Works & Process will host a preview event for Minnesota Opera's The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, featuring creative team discussion and cast performances ahead of its world premiere in Saint Paul.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
Works & Process will host a preview event for Minnesota Opera's The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, featuring creative team discussion and cast performances ahead of its world premiere in Saint Paul.
George Salazar, Jason Butler Harner & More to be Featured in OCP's 29th Annual New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The Ojai Playwrights Conference revealed its full artist roster for its 29th Annual New Works Festival, featuring actors Raymond Lee, Jason Butler Harner, George Salazar, and others alongside five new plays.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The Ojai Playwrights Conference revealed its full artist roster for its 29th Annual New Works Festival, featuring actors Raymond Lee, Jason Butler Harner, George Salazar, and others alongside five new plays.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals 2026 Participants for The Ground Floor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the Summer Residency Lab participants of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the Summer Residency Lab participants of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.
About Face Theatre to Present the return of Re/Generation Studio 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026
About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.
Listen: WE SHALL SOMEDAY: World Premiere Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
We Shall Someday: World Premiere Recording, the new musical with book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, is available now. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
We Shall Someday: World Premiere Recording, the new musical with book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, is available now. Listen here!
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
Exclusive First Listen: Danyel Fulton Performs 'Forward' From WE SHALL SOMEDAY World Premiere Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
We have an exclusive first listen to a track from the upcoming recording of We Shall Someday. In the video here, check out the song “Forward,” performed by Danyel Fulton.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
We have an exclusive first listen to a track from the upcoming recording of We Shall Someday. In the video here, check out the song “Forward,” performed by Danyel Fulton.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, and BAT BOY, Set For Center REP 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Center Repertory Company announced its 2026/27 season, DREAMERS & DAREDEVILS, featuring THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD!, and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Center Repertory Company announced its 2026/27 season, DREAMERS & DAREDEVILS, featuring THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD!, and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL.
WE SHALL SOMEDAY Will Release World Premiere Recording in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the world premiere cast recording of WE SHALL SOMEDAY, a new musical spanning three generations of a Black family confronting racial injustice, featuring orchestrations by two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the world premiere cast recording of WE SHALL SOMEDAY, a new musical spanning three generations of a Black family confronting racial injustice, featuring orchestrations by two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin.
The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2026 Writers' Residency
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
A CHORUS LINE and More Set for Geva Theatre 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY, led by Artistic Director Elizabeth Williamson, will present a dynamic 2026/27 season featuring musicals, dramas, and new works, starting with A CHORUS LINE in September.
Applications Now Open for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NY and LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Lily Rabe, Kristolyn Lloyd and More to Star in The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
Billy Porter Shares Update Following Hospitalization For Sepsis
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2025
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from 'a serious case of sepsis.' Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Lesher Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025
Photos have been released from the West Coast premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The production features a new adaptation by Harrison David Rivers and is directed by Jared Mezzocchi in association with AXIS Dance Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025
Photos have been released from the West Coast premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The production features a new adaptation by Harrison David Rivers and is directed by Jared Mezzocchi in association with AXIS Dance Company.
The Drama League Unveils 2026 DirectorFest Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
The Drama League has revealed the lineup for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL West Coast Premiere is Coming to Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Center Repertory Company will usher in the holiday season with the West Coast premiere of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Center Repertory Company will usher in the holiday season with the West Coast premiere of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers.
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Harrison David Rivers has written 3 shows including the bandaged place (Playwright), Where Storms Are Born (Playwright), Broadbend, Arkansas (Libretto).
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