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Photos: First Look At LA Premiere Of Joe Dipietro’s CONSCIENCE At International City Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 25, 2026

The Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro's gripping political drama 'Conscience' begins previews Wednesday night at International City Theatre. Check out the photos!

Previews: CONSCIENCE at Powerstories @Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 28, 2026

Powerstories Theatre presents Conscience, a staged reading exploring Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s 1950 “Declaration of Conscience” and the personal cost of speaking out during the Red and Lavender Scare. The play highlights her stand for democratic values and her protection of aide Bill Lewis amid rising fear-driven policies. Directed by Clareann Despain, the production invites audiences to reflect on how courage inside government can influence generations.

Joe Dipietro's CONSCIENCE to Make L.A. Premiere at ICT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s fast-paced drama about trailblazing Sen. Margaret Chase Smith.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Are Written By Married Couples?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026

Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

Review: CONSCIENCE at Westport Community Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 30, 2025

What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Westport Community Theatre?

Portland Stage Presents The Story Of Margaret Chase Smith In CONSCIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

Portland Stage has announced the play CONSCIENCE, depicting the life of trailblazing Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith.

NOISES OFF! to be Presented at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present NOISES OFF, a hilarious play-within-a-play that reveals the chaos behind the scenes of a British theatre troupe. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024

Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!

George Street Playhouse Extends Virtual Version of CONSCIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2020

The original cast of Joe DiPietro's Conscience has come together again for a virtual version of the play with George Street Playhouse. Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world-premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.

World Premiere of CONSCIENCE by Joe DiPietro Returns for Limited Virtual Production, October 27- 30
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2020

The original cast of Joe DiPietro's Conscience will come together again for a virtual version of the play with George Street Playhouse this October. Due to the shutdown of theaters throughout the state in March, the world-premiere of the production was canceled just days after it opened.  

Bangalore Little Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions For MARY MARY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2020

Bangalore Little Theatre will host virtual auditions for its upcoming production of Mary Mary.

BWW Review: CONSCIENCE-A World Premiere Play by Joe DiPietro Captivates and Informs at George Street Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 13, 2020

See 'Conscience,' a gripping world premiere play by Joe DiPietro. It is being performed through March 29th at GSP housed in NBPAC. With the exceptional direction of the Playhouse's Artistic Director, David Saint and featuring an outstanding cast of four thespians, 'Conscience' presents a slice of history, one that will resonate with a modern audience.

BWW Interview: Cathryn Wake in CONSCIENCE at George Street Playhouse 3/3 to 3/29
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 24, 2020

Joe DiPietro's new play, Conscience will be performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) from March 3 to March 29.

Harriet Harris and Lee Sellars to Lead World Premiere of Joe DiPietro's CONSCIENCE at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

Tony Award-winning actress Harriet Harris (Broadway's Thoroughly Modern Millie and Cinderella; Frasier; Desperate Housewives) will star as real-world Senator Margaret Chase Smith opposite Lee Sellars (Netflix's House of Cards and Luke Cage) as Senator Joseph McCarthy in the world-premiere of Tony-Award winner Joe Pietro's new play Conscience at George Street Playhouse.

Broadway Press Agent Bob Ullman Passes Away at 97
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2019

Robert ('Bob') Ullman (left), the legendary theatre press agent, whose career included Ethel Merman and Mary Martin: Together on Broadway, A Chorus Line (from workshop to Public Theater to Broadway), Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in The Visit, Lauren Bacall in Cactus Flower, The Dining Room, Driving Miss Daisy, Sunday in the Park with George, and over 150 additional Broadway and off-Broadway plays and musicals, died on July 31, 2019 in Bayshore, Long Island, New York. He was 97. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Bob's death was announced by Rev. Joshua Ellis, a long-time Ullman friend, a former Broadway press agent, and now, an Interspiritual minister.

Review Roundup: ROCK OF AGES at Pittsburgh CLO
by Alan Henry - Jul 26, 2019

Rock of Ages is now open at Pittsburgh CLO! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!

Photo Flash: First Look at Retro Productions' MARY, MARY
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2019

Retro Productions critically acclaimed revival of Jean Kerr's Mary, Mary, enters its final weekend of performances at the Gene Frankel Theatre. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.

Photo Flash: First Look at Retro Productions Revival Of MARY, MARY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2019

Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs. Opening night is slated for Friday, May 3.

Retro Productions To Present A Revival Of The 1960's Rom-Com MARY, MARY
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2019

Award-winning Retro Productions kicks off its 2019 season with one of the longest running Broadway comedies of the 1960's, Mary, Mary written by Jean Kerr. The witty revival runs May 3 - 18 at the Gene Frankel Theatre in SoHo. Shay Gines who previously directed Retro's revival of And Mrs. Reardon Drinks A Little, directs.