Ngozi Anyanwu

Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.

Review: THE MONSTERS at TRT-A Compelling Family Story About Siblings and MMA Competition
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 11, 2025

There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage!  The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan. 

The Apollo Partners With The Fire This Time Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.

Two River Unveils THE MONSTERS Events and Access Services
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Two River Theater’s performances of the World Premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters) will present related events.

GRIM World Premiere and More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2026/2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has announced its 2026/2027 season featuring three world-premiere musicals—The Family Album, GRIM, and Particle Fever—plus West Coast premieres of Purpose and The Monsters, and the world premiere of A Black-billed Cuckoo, ahead of the 2026 WOW Festival in partnership with UC San Diego.

THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY Comes to Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen, The Last of the Love Letters), will have its world premiere at Two River Theater (TRT).

Photos: Tony-Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon, Michael Urie, Uzo Aduba and More Step Out for A TECTONIC CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Tectonic Theater Project hosted its annual benefit gala, A Tectonic Cabaret, on October 20, 2025, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored Tony-winning producer Barbara Whitman and Emmy Award-winning actress and activist Uzo Aduba, featuring performances by Hannah Gadsby, Beth Malone, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and more. Check out photos from the event.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 

Creative Team Set for THE MONSTERS: A SIBLING LOVE STORY at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Two River Theater will begin rehearsals this week for its world premiere of The Monsters: A Sibling Love Story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. Learn more!

Two River Theater Reveals Ticket Sale Dates for THE MONSTERS World Premiere With MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Two River Theater has revealed ticket sale dates for the world premiere of The Monsters, a sibling love story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. Learn more!

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT) just announced its 2025-2026 season—a line-up of bold new plays that cross cultures, generations and borders, featuring stories of love, intersectionality and resistance.

Epheverie Theatre Short Play Festival to be Presented at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

Epheverie Theatre Company will present their inaugural “Short Play Festival” on the theme of Reflection at The Tank. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Photos: A PLAY ABOUT DAVID MAMET WRITING A PLAY ABOUT HARVEY WEINSTEIN Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Mathilde Dratwa’s play A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein debuted in a one-night reading that benefited the NYCLU. See photos here!

Tony-Winner David Adjmi and More Join The Drama Book Shop Summer Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The Drama Book Shop has announced an exciting summer series of talkbacks, book signings, and live podcast recordings featuring a diverse lineup of celebrated playwrights.

Photos: LOWCOUNTRY Opening Night at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Lowcountry opened at the Linda Gross Theater on June 25. See photos from the opening here! 

MTC Unveils Cast for 2025/26 Season, Including PUNCH and THE MONSTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has unveiled the initial cast members for their Broadway production of Punch and Off-Broadway production of The Monsters. See who is starring and learn more.

New York Stage and Film Unveils Summer Season With Donja R. Love, John Patrick Shanley, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

New York Stage and Film will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a summer season at Marist University beginning this July, bringing a slate of new theatrical works to the Hudson Valley.