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Rebecca S'manga Frank and More to Star in RELENTLESS World Premiere at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

Syracuse Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of “Relentless” by Rae Binstock, a new drama about a former contender, her stubborn coach and their fight over the future of a legendary boxing gym.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Drama League Directors Project Opens 2026 Applications
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

The Drama League has opened the 2026-2027 applications for The Directors Project, its acclaimed suite of Fellowships, Residencies, and Assistantships for emerging and established stage directors. Learn how to apply!

Repertorio Español, Teatro Círculo and More Nominated for 2025 HOLA Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors revealed the theater nominees for their 50th anniversary HOLA Awards. Learn more about the nominees and see the full list here!

Cast & Creative Teams Announced For South Carolina New Play Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025

SCNPF is a festival like no other, presenting a multi-day lineup of developmental readings of new plays and musicals, outdoor variety shows and street fairs, cabarets, workshops and masterclasses, and a musical theater scholarship contest that transforms Greenville into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10. 

Video: THE NATIONAL PASTIME Playwright Rogelo Martinez Discusses World Premiere at Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

Syracuse Stage will conclude its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere production of “The National Pastime,” a provocative psychological thriller about state secrets, sonic weaponry, stolen baseball signs and the father and son relationship in the middle of it all. Watch a video interview with the playwright.

THE NATIONAL PASTIME World Premiere to Conclude Syracuse Stage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

Syracuse Stage will conclude its 2024/2025 season with the world premiere production of “The National Pastime,” a provocative psychological thriller about state secrets, sonic weaponry, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Syracuse Stage to Present Inaugural Julie Lutz New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Syracuse Stage's inaugural Julie Lutz New Play Festival will be held at the theatre this June. The festival will feature a work-in-progress reading and talkbacks, allowing audiences to peek behind the curtain of the playwriting process.

Photos: Christin Eve Cato's O.K.! World Premiere at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the World Premiere of O.K.!, by Christin Eve Cato and directed by Melissa Crespo at INTAR Theatre. Learn more and see photos here! 

STEEL MAGNOLIAS, TWELFTH NIGHT, and More Set For People's Light 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

​​​​​​​People's Light has announced its 2025/26 season, a dynamic blend of world premieres, time-honored classics and searing social reflection, continuing the theatre's bold tradition of art that inspires conversation, community and change.

SDCF Reveals Recipient and Finalists for 2025 Barbara Whitman Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation revealed the recipient and four finalists for the 2025 Barbara Whitman Award. Learn more about the award here!

World Premiere of RELENTLESS and More Set for Syracuse Stage 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

The 25/26 season at Syracuse Stage will feature a Broadway hit, fresh revivals of award-winning classics, an inspiring new American musical and a knockout world premiere play. See the full season here!

Cast Set for Christin Eve Cato's O.K.! World Premiere at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

International Arts Relations has revealed the and creative for the World Premiere of O.K.!, by Christin Eve Cato and directed by Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Nidia Medina to Succeed Lou Moreno as Artistic Director at INTAR Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

International Arts Relations announced that Artistic Director Lou Moreno has decided to step down from the position at the end of June 2025 after 15 years.

HARVEY Free Reading to be Presented at Syracuse Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

 Syracuse Stage will present a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to attend.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning PRIMARY TRUST To Open At Syracuse Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2025

Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth's “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power of everyday kindness.

Photos: Ephraim Sykes, Nikki Renee Daniels, And More Turn Out for Drama League DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 23, 2024

The Drama League recently held its DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” Check out photos from the event whose guests and performers included Ephraim Sykes, Nichelle Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and more.

WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!

INTAR Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

International Arts Relations (INTAR Theatre) has revealed their 2024-2025 Season. INTAR will present the World Premiere of The Irrepressible Magic of The Tropics, by Julián Mesri and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.s

Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - Aug 8, 2024

What do we owe to the people who sacrificed for us? What must we sacrifice for others? And, most importantly, is that sacrifice ever worth it? REGGIE HOOPS, a new play by Kristoffer Diaz now getting its world premiere at Profile Theatre, explores these and other questions about the complications of the American Dream.