Mel Gussow

MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

Helen Shaw Joins The New York Times as Chief Theater Critic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Helen Shaw has joined The New York Times' Culture desk as chief theater critic. She will begin the position in mid-January. Helen was previously the theater critic and a staff writer at The New Yorker.

The MAP Theater to Present Revival of EXILES by James Joyce in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Exiles by James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Launches 48th Milestone Season With Fall 2024 Reading Series, MY MAN KONO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of its 48th Milestone Season with the Fall 2024 Reading Series titled MY MAN KONO.

Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG to be Presented at Marin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present Two Readings to Kick Off 47th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

Get all the details on Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's 47th season. Find out the dates and locations for the two readings happening as part of the opening festivities. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the incredible talent of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present NuWORKS 2023 Featuring New Work by Asian-American Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2023, the annual experimental series of self-created work from innovative and diverse artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance, and music.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Conclude 46th Season With YELLOW FEVER Reading & New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

To commemorate Asian Heritage Month in May, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will wrap up its 46th milestone season with two noteworthy events.

Pan Asian Rep & Poetic Theater to Host Post Performance Conversation With Veteran Poets at MEMORIAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Pan Asian Repertory and Poetic Theater Productions will host a conversation with Armed Service Veteran poets following the matinee performance of Memorial, by Livian Yeh, on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces 46th Season Featuring the World Premiere of MEMORIAL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre has announced the lineup of its 46 th Milestone Season beginning in the new year with the world premiere of the new play Memorial by Livian Yeh, followed by celebrating Asian Heritage Month in May and closing the season with the return of the annual play festival NuWorks 2023.

Primary Stages to Present PEERLESS Events and Creative Access Grant Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

PRIMARY STAGES will present additional programming for their Fall 2022 season, including readings, panels and talkbacks for their fall production peerless and the Creative Access Grant Recipients Reading Series.  

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces Passing of Founding Member Ernest Abuba
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announced today the passing of founding member and company senior artist Ernest Abuba, the award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director on stage, film, and television, following a brief illness.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces NUWORKS 2022 Experimental Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will present NuWorks 2022, the annual experimental series of self-created work from innovative and diverse artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music.

LOVE LETTERS Comes to the Hatbox This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated in 1990 for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama. It follows the ever-changing relationship of Andrew and Melissa through 50-plus years of correspondence, starting at age 6 in first grade.

Longtime Downtown Theater Director George Ferencz Passes Away at 74
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021

Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.

VIDEO: Watch the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2021

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize will present a virtual presentation to announce the 2021 winner of one of the most prestigious playwriting awards, and the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights, today, April 7, 2021 at 3pm EST/ 8pm BST. Tune in right here at BroadwayWorld to watch the presentation, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright and Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner (1983) Marsha Norman.

EgoPo Classic Theater Announces Beckett's ROCKABY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2021

EgoPo Classic Theater has announced the cast for their live solo-audience, walk-up window production of Samuel Beckett’s intensive 10-minute classic, Rockaby. EgoPo’s version of this famed, one-woman show welcomes a powerhouse trio of Cathy Simpson, Melanie Julian, and Karen Vicks.

Finalists Announced For The 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for 2021 for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights.