Maggie Lou Rader

Unapologetically Bold: Melissa Pritchett on Finding Fierceness in let.her.rip at STAGES
by Armando Urdiales - Jun 10, 2025

In let.her.rip, Melissa Pritchett tackles one of her boldest roles yet—a fierce, unapologetic woman in a powerful new play by Maggie Lou Rader. She shares what drew her to the script, how Liza came to life in rehearsal, and why this story matters in today’s theatre landscape.

Review: LET.HER.RIP. at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - Jun 6, 2025

LET.HER.RIP. is the show to see this summer! It will be one we will refer back to again and again. Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, Mary Jane Kelly, and the Matchstick Women would be proud.

Interview: Derek Charles Livingston of LET.HER.RIP. at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - Jun 2, 2025

I've known about Maggie and this play for four years. In fact, when I was at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Director of Play Development, I chose this play for one of our development processes. So I was part of this play's development. There have been subsequent workshops, and I didn't know this at the time, but Maggie was inspired to write this play because of Breonna Taylor.

I NEED THAT Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will kick off the new year with the regional premiere comedy I Need That, by award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck. Learn more here!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE Comes to Florida Studio Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a comedic and touching look at life in 1942, as the next show in its Summer Mainstage Series.

3rd Act Theatre Will Debut Oklahoma Premiere of THE WONDER By Native Oklahoman Maggie Lou Rader
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023

3rd Act Theatre Company will present the highly anticipated Oklahoma premiere of 'The Wonder,' a captivating drama penned by native Oklahoman Maggie Lou Rader. Directed by Kate Adams, this production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Cast Set for Red Bull Theater 2023 Short New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast for the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Short New Play Festival 2023 Winning Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

Red Bull Theater has announced the eight world premieres selected for the company’s 13th annual Short New Play Festival.

Review: MAYTAG VIRGIN at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
by Ana-Brit Asplen - Jun 3, 2023

A love story at its core, director Bridget Leak uses a great deal of nuance to form the connection of its two characters as they navigate the slow burn of attraction, grief, and life itself.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Closes The 2022-2023 Season With The Regional Premiere Dramedy MAYTAG VIRGIN, May 27 �" June 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

​​​​​​​Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) closes its 2022-2023 Season with the regional premiere dramedy Maytag Virgin by Audrey Cefaly. May 27–June 18, 2023. Directed by Bridget Leak. Premiere Sponsors are John Goering; Mark Haggard and Daniel Brown.

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre to Present World Premiere of THE WONDER This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre will present their first full-length production in Chicago since 2019-the world premiere of 'The Wonder' by Maggie Lou Rader at the Edge Theatre 5451 N Broadway.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces 10th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2023

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's 10th season is focused on new works and new directions.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; at Brookville Community Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theater' THE ADDAMS FAMILY Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Human Race Theatre Presents GROUNDED This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022

The Human Race Theatre Company opens the season with a play by Cleveland-based playwright George Brant – Grounded – playing September 8-25, 2022 at the Loft Theatre.  This gripping one-woman drama finds a fighter pilot caught between duty to her country and motherhood.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; La Comedia Dinner Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.