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Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!

Review Roundup: INITIATIVE World Premiere Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Go inside the lives of a group of California teens in the Public Theater world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Read the reviews!

INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.

INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!

Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.

Review: OCTET at Hudson Valley Shakespeare
by Pia Haas - Aug 24, 2025

Through eight characters gathered in a church basement for a weekly support group, it asks us to face our own uneasy relationship with the internet—our dependence, our compulsions, our quiet addictions.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Announces Casting For 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has announced casting for their 2025 Season. Tickets for the season will be available for members beginning on March 1, and for the general public beginning on March 12.

Photos: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 2024 Presents MEDEA RE-VERSED, THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, and BY THE QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Check out photos from some of the productions being presented at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 2024!

Casts Set for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival has revealed the casts for their 2024 repertory Season. Learn about the plays this season and see who is starring!

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Musical Will Receive an Industry Presentation in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical will hold three industry presentations on February 1st and 2nd following a four-week developmental workshop and a successful run at Goodspeed Musicals. 

Photos: Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2023

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA, directed by Laurie Woolery, opened last night at The Public Theater! See photos from opening night!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater's MANAHATTA
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 6, 2023

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA officially opened last night for its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery, the production has recently been extended through Saturday, December 23. Check out photos from opening night here!

Reviews: Critics Visit Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA is currently having its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery. Read the reviews!

Photos: Get a First Look at Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA begin previews yesterday for its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery, the production officially opens on Tuesday, December 5. Get a first look at photos!

MANAHATTA Extends at The Public Theater Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

Discover the extended run of MANAHATTA at The Public Theater, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in this enthralling production through late December. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to witness the magic of MANAHATTA.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA (Directed by Laurie Woolery), is in rehearsals at The Public Theater. Check out rehearsal photos!

Full Cast Set for Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of MANAHATTA written by Emerging Writers Group alumna Mary Kathryn Nagle and directed by Obie Award winner and Public Theater Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery. 

Photos: First Look at Renée Elise Goldsberry & More in Public Works' THE TEMPEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Get a first look at Renée Elise Goldsberry and the ensemble cast in Public Works’ production of THE TEMPEST.

Photos: See Renée Elise Goldsberry & More in Rehearsals for Public Works' THE TEMPEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

Explore exclusive rehearsal photos and behind-the-scenes insights from the upcoming production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST. Get a sneak peek at the cast and see what goes into bringing this exciting show to life.

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean Will Star in Alicia Keys Musical HELL'S KITCHEN at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2023

The Public will premiere new musicals and plays by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, Emerging Writers Group alumni Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi, Pulitzer Prize winner and Writer-in-Residence Suzan- Lori Parks, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Benjamin Velez.