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JoAnne Akalaitis Productions

 
[Immersive, 2019]
Creator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1982]
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Scenic Designer

Writing

Conceiver

JoAnne Akalaitis Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2020 - Directing Award

JoAnne Akalaitis, MUD/Drowning

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Play

JoAnne Akalaitis, In the Summer House

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joanne Akalaitis , Tis Pity She's a Whore

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Charles Newell to Transition Out of His Role as Court Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2024

After a thirty-year tenure at Court Theatre, the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, Charles Newell has decided to transition out of his role as Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director in June 2024.

Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth, Laurie Metcalf, and More Among 2023 Theater Hall Of Fame Inductees

The American Theater Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 Inductees. The inductees include actors Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth, Judd Hirsch, and Laurie Metcalf; director Joanne Akalaitis; librettist John Weidman; composer Maury Yeston; and, posthumously, playwright Amiri Baraka. 

First Ever Revival of EVELYN BROWN (A DIARY) to be Presented at La MaMa in May

La MaMa will present the first-ever revival of Evelyn Brown (A Diary), a lost work by the celebrated playwright María Irene Fornés (1930–2018).

Last Chance to See the World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN at Mint Theater Company

Mint Theater Company has returned to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere to Open at Mint Theater Company Next Week

Mint Theater Company is returning to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

BECOMES A WOMAN World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow at New York City Center Stage II

Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

The Pickle Twins To Play In Split Bill At The Brick In Williamsburg in March

Katharine Scarborough and Tim Girrbach's The Pickle Twins will play in a split bill with Fran Pado's Floodpants at The Brick Theater, 579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, March 15-18 at 8:00 PM.

World Premiere of Betty Smith's Unpublished BECOMES A WOMAN to Open Off-Broadway in February

Mint Theater Company will return to New York City Center Stage II with the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman, an unpublished and unproduced play by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

Mint Theater to Present American Premiere of Noël Coward's THE RAT TRAP & World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN

The Mint Theater company will be presenting the American Premiere of Noel Coward's The Rap Trap, and the world premiere of Becomes a Woman by Betty Smith (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn).

MUD/DROWNING by María Irene Fornés to Return This Fall at Mabou Mines

Mabou Mines and Weathervane Productions, in association with Philip Glass’ Days and Nights Festival, will present a return engagement of their acclaimed revival of Mud/Drowning, two intimate works by legendary playwright and director María Irene Fornés.

Roundabout Announces 2022-23 Directing Fellow and Directors Group

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the newest addition to the artistic team: Directing Fellow Mack Brown. Brown is the fifth Roundabout Directing Fellow. This season they will assist on multiple Roundabout productions, and work with the theatre's artistic team as a script reader and on developing two projects of their choosing.

Mabou Mines Presents A Three-Day 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Work

Mabou Mines presents a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company's brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years.

Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK

Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).

Yale Repertory Theatre to Present BETWEEN TWO KNEES

Yale Repertory Theatre will conclude its 2022 season with Between Two Knees. The play, written by the intertribal sketch comedy troupe The 1491s and directed by Eric Ting, is presented with Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Between Two Knees will be performed May 12–June 4 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street).

Mabou Mines to Present Preview Performances of THE VICKSBURG PROJECT

Mabou Mines will present preview performances of The Vicksburg Project, May 11 - 15, May 18 - 22, May 25 - 29, 2022 (at Mabou Mines, 150 1st Avenue, Second Floor, New York), in anticipation of its premiere at Harlem Stage in 2023.

The Public Theater Cancels UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL

The Public Theater today announced the cancellation of the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, running January 12-30, 2022. According to their web site, 'IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thank you for being a member of The Public Theater community, and Happy New Year. 

Wake Up With BWW 12/20: ALADDIN, MOULIN ROUGE!, and MORNING SUN Cancel Performances, and More

Today's top stories include more cancelled performances this weekend, including Aladdin, Moulin Rouge!, and Morning Sun. Learn more here. Plus, watch Andrew Barth Feldman and Seth Rudetsky rehearse for their streaming concert, and more!

Mabou Mines Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season Culminating In A Four-Day 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mabou Mines today announces its Winter/Spring 2022 season, with the iconic company re-engaging its past to celebrate its 50th anniversary—and presenting new work that continues to vitally push the boundaries of theatrical experience.

The Public Theater Announces Line-Up for 18th Annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL

The Public Theater announced the full line-up today for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, running January 12-30, 2022. The innovative festival of The Public’s winter season returns to in-person performances at The Public Theater and partner venues Mabou Mines and PS21 with work by artists from across the U.S. and around the world.

Carl Hancock Rux Joins Harlem Stage as Associate Artistic Director/Curator-In-Residence

Harlem Stage today announced that multidisciplinary artist Carl Hancock Rux has joined the organization in a newly created role as associate artistic director/curator-in-residence. The hire is a major component of Harlem Stage’s plan to strengthen and nurture leadership roles and employment opportunities for artists of color.

JoAnne Akalaitis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

JoAnne Akalaitis has written 2 shows including Dead End Kids (Conceiver), Bad News! i was there... (Author).

Directing Award (Obie Awards) for MUD/Drowning , Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dance of Death Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Summer House and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Tis Pity She's a Whore .

Directing Award (Obie Awards) for MUD/Drowning.

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