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Westchester Collaborative Theater to Present Reading of GLADYS DAY in April


On the weekend of Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)’s Play in the Box will debut a reading of Gladys Day, a full-length play written by WCT members Misha T. Sinclair and Jessica W. Bonds and directed by Sinclair.

AGNES OF GOD Comes to Fort Salem Theater in March


Fort Salem Theater has announced the kickoff of its highly anticipated 2024 season with the gripping drama 'Agnes of God' written by John Pielmeier.

AGNES OF GOD Takes Center Stage at Pharmacy Theatre


Pharmacy Theatre presents a captivating and emotionally charged production of 'Agnes of God,' a theatrical masterpiece that delves into the complexities of faith, identity, and the human psyche.

Review: THE EXORCIST At Open Stage


If you are looking for spine-tingling, bone-chilling, hair-raising special effects, this production of The Exorcist does not disappoint. Audiences who love classic horror should not miss out on this production of The Exorcist at Open Stage.

Review: AGNES OF GOD at Theatre Artists Studio


Theatre Artists Studio delivers a riveting production of John Pielmeier’s AGNES OF GOD, directed by Judy Rollings. In a cerebral play that pits faith against reason and is a murder mystery to boot, Rollings's cast keeps the audience invested in a drama that is well-paced and loaded with gravitas.

Fort Salem Theater Unveils Spectacular 2024 Season Lineup: A Theatrical Extravaganza Awaits!


Fort Salem Theater has announced its highly anticipated 2024 season, offering an exceptional array of performances that promise to captivate audiences and bring unforgettable theatrical experiences to the community.

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Conference


The New Harmony Project announced that it is now accepting applications for the 37th annual conference to be held May 22-June 2, 2024.

Open Stage Unveils New Season with Theme 'Out of the Darkness'


Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, has announced its 38th season of productions with the theme 'Out of the Darkness.' Featuring a lineup of shows that explore the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, the season includes classic plays, new works, musicals, holiday shows and special events. Tickets will go on sale later this summer.

Maryland Theatre Collective Sets Casts for AGNES OF GOD, RAGTIME IN CONCERT, And THE COLLECTIVE CABARET


The Maryland Theatre Collective has announced casting and production teams for their next three events of the 2023/2024 season!

Redtwist Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For AGNES OF GOD, June 1 - July 9


Redtwist Theatre continues its 2023 season with the announcement of the cast and creative team of its next production, Agnes of God, written by John Pielmeier and directed by Clare Brennan, featuring Redtwist Ensemble Members Jacqueline Grandt and Debra Rodkin, June 1 - July 9, at Redtwist Theatre.

The Maryland Theatre Collective Announces 2023/2024 Season Featuring FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL & More


The Maryland Theatre Collective has announced their full 2023/2024 season of shows to the public. The group's entire inaugural mainstage season is to run March 2023 through May 2024 and will take place in various venues at The Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD.

Square One Theatre Company Presents AGNES OF GOD Next Month


Square One Theatre Company presents playwright John Pielmeier's taut, compelling, forceful and thought-provoking drama Agnes of God, inspired by a newspaper article about an event that occurred in a convent near Rochester, New York.

Photos: Sharon D. Clarke and Wendell Pierce Get Honored With Portraits at Sardi's


Death of a Salesman stars Sharon D. Clarke and Wendell Pierce recently were honored with portraits at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

Redtwist Theatre Announces 2023 Season; Tickets On Sale Tomorrow


Redtwist Theatre has announced its 2023 season at its home in Edgewater.

Square One Theatre to Hold Discussion of THE DINING ROOM at Stratford Library


The Friends of Square One Theatre, in conjunction with the Stratford Library, will continue the 17th season of its popular three-part series, “Play It Again, Square One,” on Monday, November 28 beginning at 12noon.

Square One Theatre Discusses its Production of AR Gurney's THE DINING ROOM


The Friends of Square One Theatre, in conjunction with the Stratford Library, will continue the 17th season of its popular three-part series, “Play It Again, Square One”, on Tuesday, November 28 beginning at noon. 

AGNES OF GOD Announce At Old Academy Players


As part of their 100th Anniversary Season, Old Academy Players is proud to present the electrifying drama, Agnes of God, as its second mainstage production for 2022-2023. Agnes of God, written by John Pielmeier, debuted at The Eugene O'Neill Playwriting Conference in 1979, and later made its Broadway debut in 1982 starring Elizabeth Ashley, Geraldine Page and Amanda Plummer.

Review: AGNES OF GOD at Susquehanna Stage


What did our critic think of AGNES OF GOD at Susquehanna Stage?

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight!


Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. Meet the cast bringing this iconic play to life!

BWW Interview: Alani iLongwe's PARADISE Is Anything But BLUE


The Geffen Playhouse west coast premieres Dominique Morisseau’s PARADISE BLUE November 18, 2021 (already in previews). Set in the jazz-filled Paradise Club in Detroit (circa 1949), Stori Ayers directs the talented cast of Tyla Abercrumbie, Wendell B. Franklin, Alani iLongwe, John Earl Jelks and Shayna Small. Had the chance to throw out a few queries to the multi-tasking Alani.

John Pielmeier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Pielmeier written?

John Pielmeier has written 6 shows including Agnes of God (Playwright), Jass (Composer/Lyricist), The Boys of Winter (Playwright), Sleight of Hand (Playwright), Voices in the Dark (Playwright), The Exorcist (Playwright).

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