Jack Phillips

The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!

Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

OH HAPPY DAY! opens tonight at The Public Theater. The play is a theatrical reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. Read reviews for the production!

John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends for 4th Time at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, at The Public Theater is extending for the fourth time. Learn more!

Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Check out newly released production photos of Jordan E. Cooper's latest production OH HAPPY DAY! now in performances at The Public Theater.

Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a gripping new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo.

John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

You can now get an inside look into rehearsals for THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. See photos here!

Additional Cast Set for Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper.

Cast Set for John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. Learn more!

Review: THE CAKE at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 7, 2025

In 2012, Colorado bakery owner Jack Phillips refused to bake a cake for couple David Mullins and Charlie Craig because he said it went against his religious beliefs. The couple won the case in the Colorado Supreme Court, but in a ruling written by Justice Kennedy, the United States Supreme Court said “The neutral and respectful consideration to which Phillips was entitled was compromised here” reversing the Colorado Supreme Court decision.

Video: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!

Photos: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of GOOD BONES
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2024

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Review Roundup: GOOD BONES Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2024

The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Read the reviews!

Photos: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in his sharp, funny new play, GOOD BONES. Get a first look at production photos.

GOOD BONES Extends Through October At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

James Ijames' GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended through Sunday, October 27 at the Public Theater.

GOOD BONES by James Ijames Extends at The Public Through Late October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of GOOD BONES, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: In Rehearsal for GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

James Ijames’ New York premiere of GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali starts previews on Thursday, September 19 at The Public Theater. The company is hard at work in the rehearsal room preparing for the show's debut. Head behind the scenes in new photos!

Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.