Lydia R. Diamond

Interview: Suzanne King, Bringing us STAGE WHISPERS About Houston Local Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jan 2, 2026

I try to inform Houstonians about all the shows happening in and around the Houston area, as it can be daunting to keep track of them. I also include upcoming auditions for all talented actors in the area.

Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

American Conservatory Theater announced that Tony Award–winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon will depart the Bay Area’s premier nonprofit theater organization at the close of the 2025/26 season.

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.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

BEING SEEN to Make European Debut at OSO Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

London audiences will soon experience the sharp wit and theatrical brilliance of BEING SEEN, a Joseph Jefferson Best Actor Award-winning production written and directed by Richard Gustin. Learn more!

OTHELLO Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.

Video: Watch a Trailer for TONI STONE at Huntington Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024

Watch a trailer for Toni Stone at The Huntington Theatre, currently running through June 16, 2024, in the video here!

: Playhouse on Park Will Host Panel Discussion in Conjunction with Connecticut Premiere of TONI STONE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Playhouse on Park will host a panel discussion in conjunction with the Connecticut Premiere of Lydia R. Diamond’s TONI STONE on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.

Photos: First Look at TONI STONE at Playhouse on Park
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 1, 2024

Check out a first look at production photos from Playhouse on Park's Connecticut premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's Toni Stone here!

Review: Take Yourself Out to to the Huntington to See a Crackerjack TONI STONE
by R. Scott Reedy - May 28, 2024

It’s baseball season in a baseball town, Red Sox caps are sprouting like spring flowers, and the Huntington is getting in on the act, too, with a crackerjack production of “Toni Stone,” a play about the first woman to play professional baseball on a men’s team, which will run through June 16 at the Huntington Theatre in its New England premiere.

Photos: First Look at TONI STONE in Rehearsal at Playhouse on Park
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos from Playhouse on Park's Connecticut premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's Toni Stone here!

Playhouse On Park To Host Young Professionals Night In Conjunction with Production of TONI STONE
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

Playhouse on Park will host a Young Professionals Night alongside the Connecticut premiere of TONI STONE, offering a unique networking opportunity and an engaging theatrical experience.

GATSBY & More Lead Boston's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 17, 2024

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby & more.

Cast Set for Connecticut Premiere of TONI STONE at Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

TONI STONE by Lydia R. Diamond will run at Playhouse on Park from May 29 to June 16, 2024. This production will be directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan. Learn more about the cast here!

Video: The Huntington Releases Mini-Documentary on TONI STONE
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024

The Huntington has released a mini-documentary about Toni Stone and their upcoming production of the tenacious and inspiring original play written and directed by Lydia R. Diamond and inspired by the book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone by western Massachusetts journalist and author Martha Ackmann. 

Photos: First Look At Jennifer Mogbock In TONI STONE At the Huntington Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2024

The Huntington has released first look photos of Jennifer Mogbock as Toni Stone, the title character a tenacious and inspiring original play written and directed by Lydia R. Diamond and inspired by the book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone by western Massachusetts journalist and author Martha Ackmann.

The Huntington 2024 Spotlight Gala Honors Playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Huntington Community Leaders
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

 The Huntington has announced its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Cyclorama of the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont St). The event will celebrate honorees as well as the achievements of this transformational season.

Cast and Creative Team Set for Lydia R. Diamond's TONI STONE at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

The Huntington has reveald the cast and creative team of Toni Stone, a tenacious and inspiring original play written and directed by Lydia R. Diamond. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Boston's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!

Review: BNS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS AUGUST WILSON'S 'THE PIANO LESSON' at The Parr Center
by Vickie Evans - Feb 6, 2024

The Cast Of BNS Productions' adaptation of August Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' was absolutely superb which facilitated the outstanding presentation of an intriguing storyline.