Signature Theatre Company
Latest News on Signature Theatre Company:
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53 (Jun 2, 2026)
Longtime THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Cast Member Chris Lanceley to Depart (May 28, 2026)
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez (May 26, 2026)
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53 (Jun 2, 2026)
Longtime THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Cast Member Chris Lanceley to Depart (May 28, 2026)
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez (May 26, 2026)
Photos
EDWARD ALBEE with his two stars from the Broadway production of THE GOAT or Who is Sylvia?.MERCEDES RUEHL and SALLY FIELD.Attending the Signature Theatre Company.Honors Event at the Essex House, New York City..May 5, 2003.
Date:
09/23/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering the Life and Career of Legendary Playwright, Edward Albee
EDWARD ALBEE with his two stars from the Broadway production of THE GOAT or Who is Sylvia?.MERCEDES RUEHL and SALLY FIELD.Attending the Signature Theatre Company.Honors Event at the Essex House, New York City..May 5, 2003.
Date:
09/23/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering the Life and Career of Legendary Playwright, Edward Albee
Michael Countryman, Danny McCarthy, Hannah Bos, Carolyn McCormick and Peter Friedman attend the ''The Open House'' Opening Night Party at Signature Theatre Company''s The Pershing Square Signature Center on March 3, 2014 in New York City.
Date:
03/04/2014
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Signature's THE OPEN HOUSE
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Producer
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Producer
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical
Signature TheatreHairspray
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Resident Musical
Signature TheatreHairspray
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Resident Musical
Signature TheatreSide By Side By Sondheim
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Special Citation Award
Signature Theatre Company
winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre Company, Two Trains Running
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre Company, King Hedley II
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre Company, Landscape of the Body
winner
The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre CompanyThe Trip to Bountiful
winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre Company, Fifth of July
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Revival
Signature Theatre Company, Burn This
Videos
VIDEO: Dave Malloy and Annie Tippe Talk West Coast Premiere of OCTET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-19 14:56:15
VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Begins Previews At Baltimore Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-10-09 18:36:17
Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard Join O'Hare in CSC's UNCLE VANYA, Begins 1/17
by Eddie Varley - 2008-12-11 11:51:50
MasterCard Presents: Broadway Beat's Priceless Moments #33 Mercedes Ruehl
by Broadway Beat Priceless Moments - 2008-03-27 23:27:50
News
Dito van Reigersberg, Pig Iron Theatre Co-Founder and Martha Graham Cracker Performer, Dies at 53
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Dito van Reigersberg, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pig Iron Theatre Company and the performer behind drag persona Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 following complications from a bone marrow transplant.
Longtime THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Cast Member Chris Lanceley to Depart
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Longtime Mischief cast member Chris Lanceley will play his final performance in The Play That Goes Wrong after over seven years with the show. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Longtime Mischief cast member Chris Lanceley will play his final performance in The Play That Goes Wrong after over seven years with the show. Learn more here!
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
Review: WAKEY, WAKEY. at Hyde Park Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - May 26, 2026
At first, Wakey, Wakey feels like an eccentric conversation filled with dry humor and scattered thoughts. Then the truth lands. Hyde Park Theatre’s production of Will Eno’s play is intimate and funny, and Ken Webster delivers a deeply human performance.
by Sabrina Wallace - May 26, 2026
At first, Wakey, Wakey feels like an eccentric conversation filled with dry humor and scattered thoughts. Then the truth lands. Hyde Park Theatre’s production of Will Eno’s play is intimate and funny, and Ken Webster delivers a deeply human performance.
Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES Will Come to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present a limited black box run of Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES, a time-bending drama following two Black women across centuries, directed by Jim Weaver.
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Signature Theatre Reveals Performers and Special Guests For 35th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
Signature Theatre has announced performers and special guests for its 35th Anniversary Gala, set for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom. Learn more here!
DAWSON'S CREEK Star James Van Der Beek Passes Away at 48
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Van Der Beek, best known for his celebrated role as Dawson Leery on the series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Van Der Beek, best known for his celebrated role as Dawson Leery on the series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48.
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
BEST FOR BABY World Premiere and More Set for Chautauqua Theater Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its 2026 mainstage season, featuring the world premiere of Best for Baby, a larger-than-life comedy by Sharyn Rothstein directed by Oliver Butler, and more.
Update on the Broadway Tax Credit - Deadline Shifts and How Non-Profits are Qualifying
by Cara Joy David - Nov 24, 2025
There has been a lot of press about the NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, but so much remains unclear. I continue to get regular questions about it, months after any major news hit. I can report now that Empire State Development (ESD), which administers the credit, is taking applications from shows with a first paid performance on or prior to December 1, well over a month after the previously reported deadline. This article will also cover a frequently asked question regarding nonprofit eligibility for the tax credit.
by Cara Joy David - Nov 24, 2025
There has been a lot of press about the NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, but so much remains unclear. I continue to get regular questions about it, months after any major news hit. I can report now that Empire State Development (ESD), which administers the credit, is taking applications from shows with a first paid performance on or prior to December 1, well over a month after the previously reported deadline. This article will also cover a frequently asked question regarding nonprofit eligibility for the tax credit.
A Complete Guide to the Plays of Samuel D. Hunter
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 2, 2025
Samuel D. Hunter’s plays have quietly shaped contemporary American drama. Known for their compassionate look at working-class lives in his native Idaho, Hunter’s works explore faith, loneliness, community, and redemption with remarkable empathy. Hunter (finally) just made his Broadway debut in 2025 with Little Bear Ridge Road, now running at the Booth Theatre.
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 2, 2025
Samuel D. Hunter’s plays have quietly shaped contemporary American drama. Known for their compassionate look at working-class lives in his native Idaho, Hunter’s works explore faith, loneliness, community, and redemption with remarkable empathy. Hunter (finally) just made his Broadway debut in 2025 with Little Bear Ridge Road, now running at the Booth Theatre.
Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025
The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025
The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.
Ars Nova Reveals Mac Ingram as Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Ars Nova has announced Mac Ingram as its new Managing Director. He joins incoming Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey as the executive leadership team.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Ars Nova has announced Mac Ingram as its new Managing Director. He joins incoming Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey as the executive leadership team.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Nominees Announced for the Jimmy Awards, Trump Met with Boos, Cheers, and Drag Queens at the Kennedy Center
by Alex Freeman - Jun 16, 2025
This week, we see the industry grappling with significant shifts, from federal arts funding reallocations and the landmark resolution of a major industry strike, to the vibrant celebration of emerging talent at the Jimmy Awards and the vital community outreach of The Public Theater's Mobile Unit. Meanwhile, regional and international news highlights both leadership changes and the global impact of successful productions, all against a backdrop of evolving social and political landscapes that continue to shape the performing arts.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 16, 2025
This week, we see the industry grappling with significant shifts, from federal arts funding reallocations and the landmark resolution of a major industry strike, to the vibrant celebration of emerging talent at the Jimmy Awards and the vital community outreach of The Public Theater's Mobile Unit. Meanwhile, regional and international news highlights both leadership changes and the global impact of successful productions, all against a backdrop of evolving social and political landscapes that continue to shape the performing arts.
Cast Set For JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Signature Theatre Company been nominated for?
Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray , Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side By Side By Sondheim, Special Citation Award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Two Trains Running, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for King Hedley II, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Landscape of the Body, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for The Trip to Bountiful, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Fifth of July and Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Burn This.
What awards has Signature Theatre Company won?
Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hairspray, Special Citation Award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Two Trains Running, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for The Trip to Bountiful, and Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Fifth of July.
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