Julian Mesri

Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 7 finalists for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 325 submissions from 27 states and 7 countries.

Video: Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez. The production is currently on tour, performing in every borough through June 29. All performances are completely free and open to the public, with seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Watch video of the troupe performing in Astor Square!

Video: Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit tour of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with original songs by Julián Mesri and directed by Rebecca Martínez.

Cast and Tour Schedule Set for Mobile Unit's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the full tour schedule and complete casting for Mobile Unit’s adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. See who is starring and learn how to watch!

Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Walsh & More to Star in JORDANS World Premiere at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2024

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of JORDANS written by Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Dramatists Guild Foundation to Present Work by 2022-23 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will present selections of work by the 2022-2023 Class of Musical Theater Writing Fellows on Monday, March 25, at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the Fellows here!

The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of Mobile Unit's The Comedy of Errors at The Public Theater.

Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2020-21 EST/Sloan Project Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation  along with the EST/Sloan Project, have announced new EST/Sloan commissions for the 2020-2021 season.

The 5th Annual New York Indie Theatre One-minute Play Festival Comes To New Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

The 5th ANNUAL NEW YORK INDIE THEATRE ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns to for its fifth year, in partnership with New Ohio Theatre. The 5th Annual NY Indie 1MPF runs three performances only; Sunday, June 2nd, Monday, June 3rd, and Tuesday, June 4th at 8pm. All performances are at New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street). Tickets, priced at $20, are available at newohiotheatre.org.

BWW Review: THE RIVER BRIDE Refashions the Fairy Tale at Stages Repertory Theatre
by Audrey Morabito - Jan 31, 2019

As a part of Stages Repertory Theatre's 2nd Annual Sin Muros: A Latinx Theatre Festival, Marisela Treviño Orta's The River Bride is composed of an entirely Latinx cast. Orta's play is based on the style of folk tales and the real-life freshwater river dolphins--the "boto".  Her work certainly reads with a mystical vibe and mythical undertones, and it is no surprise that she has a background in poetry.

Brick Theater Celebrates Halloween with THE TESTAMENT OF JOSH: A FLESH & BLOOD MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2018

This Halloween, the Brick Theater presents The Testament of a Josh: A Flesh and Blood Musical, an original rock musical by humor writer Brian Boone (books and lyrics) and composer Julian Mesri, and featuring Maybe Burke (fresh off the acclaimed Red Emma and the Mad Monk), John Amir (Theater for a New Audience's Skin of Our Teeth) and Matt Butterfield (600 Highwaymen).

6th Annual INTAR One-Minute Play Festival Set for This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2017

The One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) and INTAR continue their acclaimed collaboration with The 6th Annual INTAR One-Minute Play Festival, with part of the proceeds to benefit UNIT 52, INTAR's training program for emerging artists. Following sold-out performances in more than twenty cities, this festival aims to celebrate Latinx voices and investigate the cultural zeitgeist through this exciting process.

Lineup Set for The 6th Annual INTAR One-Minute Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017

The One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) and INTAR continue their acclaimed collaboration with The 6th Annual INTAR One-Minute Play Festival, with part of the proceeds to benefit UNIT 52, INTAR's training program for emerging artists. Following sold-out performances in more than twenty cities, this festival aims to celebrate Latinx voices and investigate the cultural zeitgeist through this exciting process.

48 Hour In El Bronx 10 Minute Play Festival This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016

48Hours in… El Bronx is a collaborative experience presented in association with our colleagues from Harlem9, in which 30 invited artists - 6 Latino playwrights, along with 6 directors and 18 actors - are challenged to re-conceive notable events/experiences from The Bronx into six different ten-minute plays.