Johanna Gruenhut

Video: First Look at HOLES at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026

Baltimore Center Stage has released first look footage of HOLES, Louis Sachar's stage adaptation of his beloved Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning novel, now playing through May 10, 2026.

Folger Theatre Announces Artists And Releases Full Program Lineup for The Second Year of THE READING ROOM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

Folger's Reading Room Festival - full schedule and press contacts for immediate release. Contact Peter Eramo, Jr. at 202.675.0344 or peramo@folger.edu.

Review: MOSES at Theater J
by Mary Lincer - Dec 5, 2023

What did our critic think of MOSES at Theater J? The title character of Michele Lowe's 90 minute, one-man play, full name Moses Schneider, experiences a literal holocaust, not just a signal fire like that of the Biblical Moses. He then experiences a spiritual journey like the hero of Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus (The Tailor, Re-tailored) which takes him through a loss of faith, a period of indifference when he can't quite remember why he is both numb and grief-stricken, to a regaining of the possibility of peace.

World Premiere of MOSES Comes to Theater J
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

From December 1 through December 24, 2023, Theater J brings Moses, a world premiere one-person-play written by Michelle Lowe, directed by Johanna Gruenhut and performed by Grant Harrison, to the stage. Moses is the second performance in Theater J's “Here I Am' series, a triptych of one-person plays. 

Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez & More to Star in THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Get the latest updates on the Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Notebook.' Discover the cast, including Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez, and find out the opening date and venue details.

Review: ONE JEWISH BOY at Theater J
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Jun 16, 2023

In a stunning US premiere, Stephen Laughton’s beautifully moving 'One Jewish Boy' tells the heartbreaking story of a couple’s relationship, and examines the impact of trauma and the different ways we process it.

Theater J Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Theater J has announced its 2023-2024 season, the first season planned by the theater’s new Artistic Director, Hayley Finn. Featuring world premiere productions, the debut of a solo play series, and an abundance of new works by emerging writers within the American theater landscape, this season builds on Theater J’s legacy as a home for exceptional new work within Washington, DC and throughout the country.

Theater J's U.S. Premiere Of ONE JEWISH BOY Is A Comedy Of Cultural Differences
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

Beginning on June 7 and running through July 2, 2023, Theater J brings One Jewish Boy to the stage for its US premiere.

Review: UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Apr 5, 2023

'Unseen' is a heartfelt and heartrending production that covers difficult topics, but somehow manages to leave the audience feeling hopeful. Mona Mansour's script is beautiful and poignant, and the team at Mosaic brings it to life with care, heart, and impressive artistry.

Cast Announced For Mona Mansour's UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Mosaic Theater Company welcomes playwright Mona Mansour back to Washington, DC for the regional premiere of Unseen, the cross-cultural, time-shifting journey of an American conflict photographer.

Conflict Photographer Pieces Together Her Past In UNSEEN At Mosaic Theater, Opening March 30
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023

What happens to us when we look? What happens when we don't? Those questions underpin the DC premiere of Unseen, Mona Mansour's suspenseful new work about the trauma experienced—and documented by—American conflict photographer Mia.

Alicia Louzoun-Heisler to Recieve Theater J's 2022 Patty Abramson Jewish Play Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Theater J has announced the winner of the 2022 Patty Abramson Jewish Play Prize: Alicia Louzoun-Heisler with her play Bashert. The Theater J Patty Abramson Jewish Play Prize awards $3,000 and a stage reading to a promising emerging woman playwright.

Itamar Moses to Receive Theater J's Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize at November Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2022

 Theater J has announced the winner of the 2022 Theater J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize: Itamar Moses with his play The Ally. This is the third year Theater J is awarding the prize, which recognizes a new play that celebrates, explores, and/or struggles with the complexities and nuances of the Jewish experience. 

Theater J Announces 32nd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2022

Theater J has announced Theater J’s 32nd season, which includes five plays and a bonus return engagement of a musical masterpiece.

BWW Review: COMPULSION OR THE HOUSE BEHIND at Theater J
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Feb 3, 2022

'Compulsion or the House Behind' is a good show, with a strong creative team and an immensely talented cast, but it’s also a flawed one. With pacing issues and a shyness about fully facing the questions it raises, it’s often a frustrating production. But it’s a thought-provoking one for that same reason.

Theater J to Present COMPULSION OR THE HOUSE BEHIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2021

Beginning on January 26, and running through February 20, 2022, Theater J will bring Compulsion or the House Behind to the stage. Hailed by the New York Times as an “absorbing” and “fascinating, multilayered tale,” Compulsion tells the semi-fictional story of Sid Silver, a man obsessed with making sure the world hears the story of Anne Frank.

Theater J Presents TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021

Brandeis University sociology professor Morris S. Schwartz inspired millions with his lessons on life and loving in Mitch Albom's breakout memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie, which has been adapted for the stage by Albom and playwright and screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher (Stage Beauty and Columbo) and will appear as the second play in Theater J's 2021-2022 season.

Theater J Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021

Theater J has announced Theater J’s 31st season, which includes five plays and a bonus holiday musical engagement. The nation’s largest and most prominent Jewish theater company, Theater J eagerly anticipates once again gathering audiences for a season that promises to be life-affirming, celebratory, and unforgettable.

Joshua Harmon and Nicole Cox Win Inaugural Prizes for Jewish Plays, Presented by Theater J
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020

Theater J Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and Managing Director Jojo Ruf have announced the winners of two new play prizes: Joshua Harmon wins the Theater J Trish Vradenburg Jewish Play Prize for Prayer for the French Republic and Nicole Cox wins the Theater J Patty Abramson Jewish Play Prize for Abomination.

Theater J Has Announced Their 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2020

Theater J Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and Managing Director Jojo Ruf have announced Theater J's 30th anniversary season of five plays and two musicals. The nation's largest and most prominent Jewish theater company, Theater J celebrates its anniversary with a season that features all the elements that have become signature to its work: stories that illuminate the Jewish condition, joyfully celebrate humanity, and challenge us to empathize and think more deeply about the world.