Mike Lew

Profile Theatre Names Suzanne Raether as New Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Profile Theatre has announced new Managing Director Suzanne Raether - a position made possible through a three-year, $263,000 capacity-building grant from the Murdock Trust.

Photos: DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company has released first look photos of the New York premiere of DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?), written and performed by Zoë Kim. Originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 9, the production has now extended through Sunday, November 16.

Zoë Kim's DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) Extends for Additional Week at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater begin previews for the New York premiere of DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?), written and performed by Zoë Kim. The production has been extended. Learn more!

Profile Theatre Hosts Playwright Festival 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

 Profile Theatre will welcome two-time Guggenheim Fellow Jen Silverman and Richard Rogers award winner, Tony Voter, and Dramatist Guild Council Member Mike Lew for their residency in Profile’s 2025-2027 cycle! 

David Henry Hwang to Receive 2025 Impact Award From Playwrights Foundation
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Playwrights Foundation will honor Tony and Pulitzer Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang with the 2025 Impact Award in recognition of his theatrical achievements and profound influence on current and rising generations of writers.

DRIVING THE GIRLS Live Reading To Take Place At Playwrights Foundation May 17
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

Playwrights Foundation will present a public reading of Driving the Girls, a new play by Resident Playwright Cat Brooks on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Public Theater Season Will Include World Premieres by John Leguizamo, Jordan E. Cooper, and More
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025

The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!

Kate Baldwin, Mia Pak, DeMarius Copes, and More Join Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Reading of THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced the cast for their reading of THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN taking place this week. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

New Mexico Actors Lab to Open 2025 Season With Mike Lew's BIKE AMERICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Emily Rankin, the new Artistic Director of New Mexico Actors Lab, is set to direct the 2025 season opening production of Mike Lew's Bike America. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights Foundation Releases THE JUSTICE IS JUST ASLEEP By Ruben Grijalva On-Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for new plays and playwrights, will release the on-demand recording of the public reading of The Justice is Just Asleep, a new play by Resident Playwright Ruben Grijalva, commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse, from April 14-20, 2025.

Kate Baldwin to Star in THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

THE REAL KYLE MCCARREN, a musical by Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry, was selected for this year’s Triple R program at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat. Learn more and see how to attend.

SUMO Extended at The Public Theater Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SUMO 相撲 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance on Thursday, February 20. The production has been extended. Learn more about the show!

Cast Set for BUSINESS IDEAS at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the 21st competition winner: BUSINESS IDEAS. Learn more.

New Mexico Actors Lab Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

New Mexico Actors Lab 2025 Season features five engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Bike America by Mike Lew (May 1-18), the premiere of local playwright Dale Dunn's A Subtle Kind of Murder (June 5-22), Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (September 11 - 28), Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (October 16 - November 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (November 20 - December 7).

Chautauqua Theater Company to Commission Musical Adaptation of Kwame Alexander's THE CROSSOVER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Chautauqua Theater Company has announced their commission and development of a musical adaptation of The Crossover, the critically acclaimed novel by New York Times best-selling author and Chautauqua Institution's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and writer-in-residence Kwame Alexander.

Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相�'� At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY to Honor Inaugural Class of Nationals Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway will honor the inaugural 2007 class of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals. Learn more!

Ma-Yi Theater Company Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Three Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company revealed its 2024-2025 season, featuring three world premieres. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look at TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick, Tiger Style!) and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Ava: The Secret Conversations, I Need That). Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.