Hayley Finn

Washington, DC Regional Theatres Release Statement on Washington Post’s Arts & Culture Staff Cuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Washington has released a statment, commenting on the recent cuts to The Washington Post arts team. A total of 33 theatres have signed the statement.

Jonathan Spector’s EUREKA DAY to be Presented at Theater J
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Theater J presents Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning Eureka Day from March 11 to April 5, 2026, directed by Hayley Finn, after the production was cancelled at the Kennedy Center.

Theater J Reschedules STORIES FROM THE BRINK Due to Weather
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm. The affected performances of STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES will be rescheduled for the following weekend.

Review: CHANUKKAH IN THE DARK at Theater J
by Hannah R. Wing - Dec 18, 2025

Theater J’s Chanukah in the Dark, directed by Tyler Herman, is a play with music (by Adam Wernick), and it is a wonderful, family-friendly celebration of Hanukkah.

Theater J Will Present STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

Theater J will present Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures, a one-woman show by Iris Bahr. Bahr is known for her work on HBO’s Hacks and for her solo storytelling performances.

CHANUKAH IN THE DARK is Coming to Theater J This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Theater J will bring a production for the whole family, Chanukah in the Dark, to the stage, part of their Theater Jr. series for families. When the lights go out during Chanukah, young Max and her family begin sharing songs, stories, and traditions.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Comes to Theater J
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Theater J will bring Amy Herzog's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People to the stage. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!

Theater J Adds EUREKA DAY to Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

Theater J has announced the final play of its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.

59E59 Theaters Reveals Summer 2025 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of its Summer 2025 season, featuring a robust collection of shows celebrating iconic love stories, a comedic peek into the life of government staffers, and exhilarating psychological dramas.

THE BERLIN DIARIES To Close Theater J Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Theater J brings Andrea Stolowitz's autobiographical play The Berlin Diaries to the stage. Coming off of a nation-wide “rolling world premiere,” Stolowitz considers Theater J's upcoming production to be the culmination of the play's highly-acclaimed year-long premiere.

Woolly Mammoth And Theater J Present THE WORLD TO COME
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Theater J will present the world premiere of The World to Come written by Ali Viterbi and directed by Howard Shalwitz.

THE WORLD TO COME World Premiere And More Set for Theater J 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025

Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.

Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM Comes to Theater J
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Theater J will present the extremely timely, humorous, and important Your Name Means Dream. The play is written and directed by José Rivera. Learn more here!

Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Theater J
by Mary Lincer - Nov 5, 2024

In an elegant coincidence (or a charming conspiracy by the theatre gods), DC audiences will be able to see two absolutely engrossing plays about Jewish family life in 20th and 21st century Europe, back to back: Tom Stoppard's Tony award-winning Leopoldstadt next month at the Shakespeare Theatre and Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk award-winning Prayer for the French Republic through November 24 at Theater J.

PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Comes to Theater J
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Beginning on Oct 30 and running through November 24, 2024, Theater J brings the timely and important Prayer for the French Republic to the stage. Written by the highly acclaimed playwright Joshua Harmon, the play was a Broadway hit, a Tony Award nominee and won the inaugural Trish Vradenburg Jewish Play Prize. 

Theater J To Present Encore of Sun Mee Chomet's HOW TO BE A KOREAN WOMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024

Theater J will present HOW TO BE A KOREAN WOMAN, a one-person play, from September 12-22, 2024. Don't miss this acclaimed performance exploring identity and culture.

Review: THE HATMAKER'S WIFE at Theater J
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Jun 14, 2024

Theater J closes new Artistic Director Hayley Finn’s first season on an enchanting high note. 'The Hatmaker’s Wife' is an emotional, charming, and thoughtful story about love in all its complexities.

Christian St. Croix Receives 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Christian St. Croix received the 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award, honoring playwrights who have forged their own paths and taken artistic risks, with finalists Aimee Chou and Robert Alexander Wray. Learn more about St. Croix and about the award.