Kimberly Belflower

The Huntington Names Kevin Schlagle As New Producing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

The Huntington has announced that Artistic Director Loretta Greco has appointed Huntington Resident Producer Kevin Schlagle as The Huntington's new Producing Director, as of January 1, 2026.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Feb 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sadie Soverall and More to Star in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN UK Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the UK transfer of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower, directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. It arrives from a run on Broadway and plays at the Royal Court.

The Farm Theater Awards Nandita Shenoy With 2026-27 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Nandita Shenoy with the 2026-27 College Collaboration Project Commission. Shenoy will collaborate with students at Centre College in Danville, KY and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.

London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026

2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.

From Hawkins to Broadway: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS Cast Members on Stage
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2026

Take a look at our guide to find out where you might have seen Stranger Things stars like Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink on the stage and how the cast has appeared on Broadway.

Top Viral Moments on Broadway in 2025: BOOP!, 'Hamilten,' & More
by Michael Major - Jan 1, 2026

Top viral moments on Broadway this year included Rachel Zegler in Evita, Nicole Scherzinger's megaphone, Death Becomes Her on TikTok, John Proctor is the Villain, Paddington the Musical, Jonathan Groff in Just In Time, BOOP!, Hamilton, and more.

Student Blog: John Proctor is the Villain: Finding Pieces of Theatre to Connect to
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - Dec 8, 2025

It is so important for theatre goers to find pieces that they can connect to and learn from. Every woman should read or watch this play once, and every man should experience it twice to get a close up lens at the everyday experiences of our peers that are so easily overlooked.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2025

Seven-time Tony Award-nominated John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Open in London's Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain is set to make its European premiere next year at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Learn more about the production which will make the transfer from Broadway and find out how to get tickets here!

Royal Court Theatre Reveals 70th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

The announcement details an entire year of programming for 2026, with 12 productions across the venue's two historic stages, alongside new national projects and partnerships to drive investment and ambition for the next decade of new writing in the UK.

Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Ends Broadway Run With Closing Night Ritual
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the final curtain call, where Danya Taymor led the audience in a breathing exercise – which included exhaling, inhaling, and then letting out a scream.

R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.

Debut of the Month: Chiara Aurelia on JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN's Powerful Message
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Chiara Aurelia is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain! Read BroadwayWorld's debut of the month interview with Aurelia here!

Q&A: Playwrights Natalie Margolin & Julia Randall’s Share How Their New Plays Are Reaching, Supporting & Inpirising Women
by Cara Joy David - Jul 29, 2025

In this interview, Margolin and Randall, who did not know each other previously, discussed what drew them to write about the bond between women, how important it was to work with female directors, what they think it took to get their work to the stage, and more.

Photos: Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, and More at Opening Night of Josh Sharp's TA-DA!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2025

Josh Sharp's ta-da! officially opened Off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater on July 21. In attendance at opening night were Sadie Sink, Cole Escola, and more. Check out photos below!