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Two River Theater Appoints Three New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

Two River Theater has appointed three new Board Members highlighting a distinguished and versatile group of individuals. Learn more about the company changes here!

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Justin Waldman Named New Artistic Director of Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Two River Theater has named Justin Waldman as their new Artistic Director.  Waldman returns to the East Coast from San Diego after an eleven-year career at the Old Globe Theatre.

VIDEO: Watch 70+ Stars in IN OUR AMERICA: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2020

Tonight at 8pm, Broadway for Biden will present In Our America: A Concert for the Soul of the Nation. The virtual event will bring Broadway together to celebrate hope and benefit the Biden Victory Fund.

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces EXTRAORDINARY TIMES Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2020

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has launched its new Extraordinary Times Campaign, a $400,000 fundraising campaign that will enable ETC to remain open and active during the COVID-19 pandemic.    

BWW Interview: Maureen Silliman and THE BELLE OF AMHERST at Two River Theater 4/13 to 5/5
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 11, 2019

Two River Theater continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the celebrated American classic 'The Belle of Amherst,' a biographical drama starring Maureen Silliman as poet Emily Dickinson. It is written by William Luce, and directed by the theater's founder and Executive Producer Robert Rechnitz. Broadwayworld.com has the pleasure of interviewing Maureen Silliman about her career and the show at TRT.

Breaking: BE MORE CHILL, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME & More Pick Up Nominations for Lucille Lortel Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2019

The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories - and bestowed one special award - for the 34th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts, beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League by special arrangement with the Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation. Additional support is provided by TDF. Beloved and celebrated entertainer, Wayne Brady, will emcee the ceremony.

CURTAIN CALL, A Celebration of Theatre, To Be Held in Asbury Park
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018

On October 22, 2018,  New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("the Alliance") will host Curtain Call, its annual celebration of theatre, at The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park. Honorees include the education leaders of its member theatres, as well as board president Larry Capo whose lifelong dedication to the arts has made a lasting impact on The Alliance and our state arts community. The event, which is open to the public, will take place from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and includes buffet stations, wine and beer, entertainment, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

BE MORE CHILL Begins Off-Broadway Run Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018

Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash,' The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events')launches its long anticipated New York premiere production July 26.