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Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.

Photos: LIFELINE Opens Tonight at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

LIFELINE, the new musical which tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928 opens today, Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. Check out photos here!

Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Opens Off-Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 1, 2024

Last night was the officially opening night for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani. The production is now playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!

New Musical LIFELINE to be Presented at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Discover the new musical LIFELINE, which tells the story of Alexander Fleming's groundbreaking discovery of penicillin, now playing at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre in NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Previews begin tonight for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud (Rinse, Repeat – NY Times Critics’ Pick), directed by Tatiana Pandiani. Check out all new photos here!

Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala to Honor Lila Neugebauer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.

World Premiere of SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Opens at The Pershing Square Signature Center in July
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, will open Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2023

La Femme Theatre Productions just celebrated opening night of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana. Check out photos from the big night!

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea Delaria, and More Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

​​​​​​​La Femme Theatre Productions will illuminate the Off-Broadway stage this season with an evocative 21 st century production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana.

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.

Patrick Olson's EMERGENCE Begins Performances Tomorrow At The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Don't miss the New York premiere of Patrick Olson's groundbreaking conceptual performance, EMERGENCE, at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Experience this thought-provoking and transformative journey at the intersection of art, science, and music.

Juilliard's MFA Acting Program Will Be Tuition-Free Starting in 2024-25
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2023

Juilliard announced that the Drama Division’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting will join the school’s growing list of tuition-free programs starting in the 2024-25 academic year, becoming funded through scholarships in perpetuity.

Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tim Daly Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tim Daly will lead The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway this December. Learn more about the play here!

World Premiere of Juliette Dunn's THE PUZZLE Extended at Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company's Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Stephanie Hsu, Bill Irwin & More to Star in EURYDICE at Signature's 2023 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Signature Theatre has announced the all-star cast of its reading of Signature Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice for the annual Signature Gala. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Signature Theatre to Unveil 42 Street Intersection as Jim Houghton Way
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

On the afternoon of October 4, Signature Theatre will unveil the 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue intersection in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood as the newly co-named Jim Houghton Way, celebrating the groundbreaking company’s founder, James Houghton (1958-2016).

Signature Theatre Launches Campaign to Name Part of 42nd Street After Founder Jim Houghton
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2022

Signature Theatre has begun a campaign to co-name a portion of 42nd Street 'Jim Houghton Way', in honor of the theatre's founder.

Harold Wolpert To Step Down As Signature Theatre Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021

Signature Theatre today announced that its Executive Director, Harold Wolpert, will depart the institution on June 30, having helped to steer it through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has decided to leave to pursue change in the field more broadly, from outside of an institution for the first time in his three-decade career to date.