J.B. Priestley

Interview: Director Cate Caplin on Moving AN INSPECTOR CALLS into Greystone Mansion
by Shari Barrett - Jan 3, 2026

J.B. Priestley’s Hitchcockian suspense drama An Inspector Calls enjoyed a very successful run at Theatre 40 during this past November/December, directed with great skill and innovation by Cate Caplin. As of January 8, the production moves into the stately Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, a perfect location for the play’s action. Here is my interview with Cate about moving the production there.

Photos: Siobhan Finneran, Samantha Spiro and More in WHEN WE ARE MARRIED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at When We Are Married at the Donmar Warehouse. Three couples, highly respected pillars of the Yorkshire community, gather to celebrate their joint silver wedding anniversaries.

Interview: 'It's A Cavalcade of Prestigious Talent': Actor Jim Howick on WHEN WE ARE MARRIED at the Donmar Warehouse
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 28, 2025

Next month, J.B. Priestley’s beloved comedy, When We Are Married, will open at the Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, the play follows three couples in a small Yorkshire town as their lives are turned upside down by a shocking revelation. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jim Howick, who plays Herbert Soppitt in When We Are Married. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what made him want to be a part of this production, and what he hopes audiences take away from the play.

Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS Shines Under Cate Caplin’s Direction at Theatre 40
by Shari Barrett - Nov 17, 2025

Directed with pinpoint focus and lots of movement by Cate Caplin to keep the play from becoming a typical “talking heads” production, I guarantee An Inspector Calls will keep you captivated until its startling conclusion.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Begins Performances At Greystone Mansion In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Theatre 40 will present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley at Greystone Mansion from January 8–18, 2026. Directed by Cate Caplin, the limited engagement features performances Thursday through Sunday, with an additional showing on January 14.

Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

Review: Albion Theatre’s I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE is a Supernatural Story Stuck in Spiraling Time
by James Lindhorst - Oct 18, 2025

Albion Theatre consistently produces polished and well rehearsed plays. I Have Been There Before is no exception. It is extremely well directed, acted, designed, and stage managed. Priestly’s script has never connected with an audience to enjoy a lengthy theatrical run, but the Albion production is entertaining, with the second and third acts moving much more briskly than the first.

Review: ST. NICHOLAS at The Midnight Company is a Story of Obsession and Consequences
by James Lindhorst - Oct 3, 2025

The Midnight Company’s production of St. Nicholas is built for fans of vampire stories. The story of obsession leads a man to walk down a dark path with irreversible consequence. The script and Hanrahan’s delivery never quite reach a level of creepy macabre, but it is a fascinating story that’s suited to the Halloween season. The Midnight Company’s production of St. Nicholas continues at Greenfinch Theater and Dive Bar through October 5, 2025. Visit midnightcompany.com for more information.

JUNIPER BLOOD, THE MAIDS, and WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Set For Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS and More Set for Theatre 40 2025�"26 Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Theatre 40, the professional nonprofit theatre company based in Beverly Hills, has announced its 2025–26 season, offering a diverse lineup of six productions ranging from world premieres to classic mysteries and beloved romantic comedies.

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST, AN INSPECTOR CALLS Included in Theatre Forty 59th Season
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

Theatre 40, the professional non-profit theatre company of Beverly Hills, is back with a season of six plays. They've got comedies, mysteries, and a historical drama.

Rhodes Theatre Guild to Present MYSTERY AT GREENFINGERS By J.B. Priestley
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 27, 2024

The Rhodes Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming production of MYSTERY AT GREENFINGERS by J.B. Priestley, running November 1-3 and 8-10 2024.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to the Dukesbay Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley and directed by Jennifer York comes to The Dukesbay Theater next month. Performances run October 25 - November 10, 2024.

Previews: Albion Theatre Announces Their 2025 Season
by James Lindhorst - Aug 29, 2024

Albion Theatre has announced their 2025 season. Their upcoming season will include plays by Martin Mc Donagh, Laura Wade, and J.B. Priestley.  The season opens with McDonagh’s THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE from March 14 – 30, 2025. It continues with a production of Wade’s COLDER THAN HERE from June 13 – 29, 2025. The season closes with Priestley’s I HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE, running October 17 – November 2, 2024. All of Albion’s plays are staged at the Kranzberg Arts Center Black Box Theater, 501 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. 

American Coast Theater Company Presents AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

American Coast Theater Company will present AN INSPECTOR CALLS by J.B. Priestley at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus, starting June 21, 2024, and running through June 30. Directed by Connor Berkompas.

Rosedale Community Players to Present AN INSPECTOR CALLS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

Join the Rosedale Community Players in Southfield, Michigan for their gripping production of AN INSPECTOR CALLS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

EGTG Celebrates 70 Years Of Amateur Theatre In Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

Local amateur theatre company, Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group (EGTG), will celebrate 70 years of producing theatre in 2024, with a bumper season of theatrical productions, drama workshops, and more. 

Photos: First Look at Kentwood Players' AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Westchester Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023

Kentwood Players will present J.B. Priestley’s suspenseful drama An Inspector Calls directed by James Rice and produced by Lyndsay Palmer and Marty Feldman for Kentwood Players with rights secured from Dramatists Play Service. Performances take place Friday, September 15 through Saturday, October 7 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Check out photos here!

Kentwood Players Awarded Grants to Support Pandemic Recovery
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Kentwood Players has been awarded grants totaling $18,700.52 through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Community Partners' Creative Recovery LA Initiative as part of over 750 arts, cultural, and equity-building organizations, reflecting a historic County investment in the nonprofit creative sector.