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Novid Parsi To Receive National Theatre Conference’s Barrie And Bernice Stavis Playwright Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Playwright Novid Parsi has been named the recipient of the 2025 Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award from the National Theatre Conference (NTC), recognizing an outstanding emerging playwright.

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2025 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2025 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. Learn more!

Interview: Playwright Ankita Raturi on the world premiere of नेहा & NEEL
by Shari Barrett - Oct 22, 2025

Here's my conversation with playwright Ankita Raturi about the genesis for the play and how she developed it as a comedy rather than a drama about a mother and son cross-country college tour.

Theater Latte Da Announces Casting For 2025 Next Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Theater Latté Da has announced casting for its 2025 NEXT Festival of New Musicals, running July 25 through August 11 at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis. The festival will feature six public presentations of three new works in development.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/26/2025; Jobs In Props, Costumes, and More
by - Jun 26, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/26/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/20/2025; Jobs In Finance, Operations, and More
by - Jun 20, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/19/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Will Make Broadway Debuts in DOG DAY AFTERNOON
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2025

DOG DAY AFTERNOON, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, based on the legendary true crime story, will open on Broadway in the spring of 2026. We have all of the details here!

Student Blog: Earning Time
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - May 5, 2025

Upon completing my miniseries with the current five MFA playwrights at UC San Diego, I thought it would be super valuable to hear the perspective of an alum whose work is currently up and running. So without further ado, it is my immense honor to introduce you all to nationwide superstar playwright and 2022 UCSD alum Keiko Green!!

Student Blog: Writing for Yourself
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Apr 21, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the fifth installment of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together.

Theater Latté Da To Present Three New Works In Development As Part Of The 2025 Next Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

The 2025 NEXT Festival lineup will showcase works by local and national artists, culminating in six public presentations of works by Malika Oyetimein, Jenny Stafford and Sam Salmond; Benjamin Emory Larson; and Naomi Iizuka and Paul Hodge.

Student Blog: On Failing & Finding
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Mar 31, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the fourth installment of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together.

Student Blog: Honoring Specificity First
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Mar 18, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the third installment of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together.

Student Blog: Finding the Stage, Not Just the Page
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Mar 4, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the second installment of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together. 

Student Blog: Saying Yes to the Dress
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 25, 2025

Hello y’all! For the next couple of months, I’m shining a light on one of the coolest parts of UC San Diego’s theatre department. Every spring quarter features a culmination of artistry that brings grads and undergrads together from all theatrical disciplines: the Wagner New Play Festival. The engine that revs the festival to life is the cohort of MFA playwrights. Each of them spends fall and winter quarters working on a piece ahead of its world premiere production in the spring. We have five playwrights this year, so this article is the start of a five-part series where I’ll be sitting down for a conversation with each of them. I hope reading these will be half as much fun as I had putting this together. 

Hermitage Greenfield Prize Awarded to Rucyl Mills
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected sound and music artist Rucyl Mills as the winner of the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize. Learn more about Mills and the prize here!

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Milo Cramer's SCHOOL PICTURES Begins Performances At Theater Latté Da February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Theater Latté Da will present solo show SCHOOL PICTURES, receiving its local debut at Latté Da starting February 5, 2025, now the recipient of a 2025 Obie Award.

​Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Utah Premiere of Newly-Adapted DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

​Pioneer Theatre Company will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the classic Frederick Knott thriller, Dial M for Murder from January 10-25, 2025.

The National Theatre Conference To Honor Playwright Alex Lin With Stavis Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Alex Lin will be honored with the National Theatre Conference's prestigious Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award, supported by Jean Bruce Scott and Julie Jensen, presented annually to recognize an outstanding emerging playwright. Learn more!