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Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award Photo
Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. The commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat includes a Florida residency and a New York workshop anticipated for fall 2027.
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Reveals Joint Winners Photo
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Reveals Joint Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to both U.S. playwright Ro Reddick for her play Cold War Choir Practice and U.K./Ireland playwright Hannah Doran for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.
10 Indigenous Writers Receive #MMIWR Readings At 21 Companies Photo
10 Indigenous Writers Receive #MMIWR Readings At 21 Companies
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

On May 5, over 10 Indigenous writers will be featured in readings across 21 companies in 11 cities, marking a significant event in Native American theater. Learn mroe here!
CLYDE'S Comes to Canadian Stage in April Photo
CLYDE'S Comes to Canadian Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Canadian Stage will conclude its season with the Canadian Premiere of the newest play from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, CLYDE'S, on stage April 11th to 26th at the Bluma Appel Theatre. 
Alliance Theatre Reveals Winning Play of Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriti Photo
Alliance Theatre Reveals Winning Play of Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.
ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Extends at The Public Photo
ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Public Theater will present a one-week extension ahead of previews beginning for the world premiere of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler.
Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic Photo
Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington.
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Joins March Event at Hermitage Artist Retreat Photo
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Joins March Event at Hermitage Artist Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed a change to the program on the Hermitage Beach. Tony Award nominee Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer will step into the lineup!
Photos: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub & More Rehearse for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I Photo
Photos: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub & More Rehearse for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for The Public Theater's world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler and directed by Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel nominee Tyne Rafaeli. Check out photos from rehearsals here!
THE TRIALS Comes to Tron Theatre Company Photo
THE TRIALS Comes to Tron Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

Tron Theatre Company will present the climate emergency play The Trials, written by award winning writer, Dawn King. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Anna Deavere Smith and Beth Steel to Headline New Hermitage Event Photo
Anna Deavere Smith and Beth Steel to Headline New Hermitage Event
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new March program on the Hermitage Beach featuring Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Hermitage Fellow Anna Deavere Smith, alongside Olivier Award nominee and Hermitage Major Theater Award finalist Beth Steel.
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled' Photo
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2026

With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.
PapaTango Reveals New Format for Innovative Writing Prize Photo
PapaTango Reveals New Format for Innovative Writing Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

At a time when cuts to playwriting are impacting ever harder, Papatango is launching a major remodelling of their industry-leading Papatango New Writing Prize to respond to the growing need to foster and support new writing. 
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRES, OHIO at The Alliance Theatre Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRES, OHIO at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the 22nd competition winner: Fires, Ohio.
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536 Photo
Cast Set For West End Transfer of 1536
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Annapurna Theatre have announced the cast for the West End transfer of 1536, with LuckyChap joining as a producer. Learn more here!
Milwaukee Rep Unveils World Premieres And Commissions Expanding New Play Development Photo
Milwaukee Rep Unveils World Premieres And Commissions Expanding New Play Development Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.
Queer Theatre Reveals Upcoming Queer Play Reading Club guests Photo
Queer Theatre Reveals Upcoming Queer Play Reading Club guests
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Star Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Jan 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed Photo
2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
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