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Executive Artistic Director Courtney Sale to Depart The Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Board of Trustees announced today that Courtney Sale, Nancy L. Donahue Executive Artistic Director, will step down from her role in January 2026. Courtney accomplished significant projects in her nearly six years with the company.

Denver Center Theatre Company Unveils Playwrights for the 20th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2026 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 20th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 14-15.

Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Creative Teams For 37th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the creative teams and emerging artist participants for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 2025, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Shakespeare & Company to Present Inaugural Celebration Of Jewish Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

This October, Shakespeare & Company will present Celebrating Jewish Plays, an immersive weekend of staged readings held over the holiday weekend in October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Shakespeare & Company Will Host Inaugural Celebration Of Jewish Plays
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025

This October, Shakespeare & Company will present Celebrating Jewish Plays, an immersive weekend of staged readings held over the holiday weekend. Learn more here!

NAMT Reveals Official Lineup for 2025 Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has revealed the official selections for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place October 23–24, 2025, at New World Stages in New York City.

Shakespeare & Company to Honor Annette Miller And John Douglas Thompson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Shakespeare & Company will present its Gala 2025, which will honor award-winning actors Annette Miller and John Douglas Thompson. Learn more about the honorees and see how to attend the gala.

Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 19th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). Learn more about the festival here!

ROZ & RAY Comes to The Players Club of Swarthmore Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

The Players Club of Swarthmore will present 'Roz & Ray', a powerful and poignant drama by Karen Hartman, exploring ethical struggles in medicine during the onset of the AIDS crisis. The production will take place on the Raymond W. Smith Stage from October 4 to October 19, 2024.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Primary Stages Announces 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series And Playwriting Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Explore the 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series and Playwriting Cohort announced by Primary Stages. Discover new talents and upcoming plays in the world of Broadway.

People's Light Hosts Acclaimed Theatre Artists At Malvern Campus For Second New Works Residency Program, The Kiln
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2024

Malvern-based theatre company People's Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355) announces the second year of its New Works Lab, The Kiln, an annual program where theatre artists are invited to gather, develop, and showcase works-in-progress.

Charles Busch, Judy Kaye, Jen Cody & More to Star in IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Playwrights For The 18th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced playwrights, dates, and details for the 2024 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). The 18th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 24-25, and feature readings of new plays by Terence Anthony, Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler, Andrew Rosendorf, and Vauhini Vara. The festival will also feature 2022 CNPS World Premieres, Cebollas by Leonard Madrid and Rubicon by Kirsten Potter.

Theresa Rebeck's DIG Extended For Two Weeks at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet, Downstairs at Primary Stages), has been extended for two weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

First Preview of Mint Theater's PARTNERSHIP Canceled Due To Weather
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The first preview of Mint Theater's American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership has been canceled due to weather. Performances will now begin on Sunday October 1st at 2PM.

Andy Karl, Orfeh, Javier Muñoz & More to Join Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Get all the details about the upcoming Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala, where Kate Hamill and Beth Blickers will be honored. Find out when and where this star-studded event will take place. Plus, catch performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, and Orfeh.

Mint Theater's American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker's PARTNERSHIP Begins Performances Saturday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Mint Theater Company will present the American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership. Learn how to purchase tickets!