The Sundance Institute
Latest News on The Sundance Institute:
Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia (Jan 22, 2026)
Ang Lee to Receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award (Jan 21, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More (Jan 16, 2026)
Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia (Jan 22, 2026)
Ang Lee to Receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award (Jan 21, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More (Jan 16, 2026)
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Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-16 17:06:22
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Says She Auditioned for the Role of Aretha Franklin for Over a Decade
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-18 09:28:10
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson, Hailey Kilgore & Saycon Sengbloh Write 'Respect' in a Clip From the New Aretha Franklin Biopic!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-11 11:48:20
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Think' in a New Clip From RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-10 11:19:27
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs the Title Song in This New Clip From RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-07-30 11:50:38
VIDEO: See Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Tituss Burgess & More in a New RESPECT Featurette!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-07-20 13:49:40
VIDEO: Shaina Taub Sings Powerful Gun Violence Plea 'When' at City Center Encores! Off-Center JAMBOREE
by Michael Dale - 2016-07-29 11:58:58
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Jane McGonigal, Jennifer Haley and More in CTG's THE NETHER
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-22 20:11:01
STAGE TUBE: Trailer - LEMON, Lemon Andersen Documentary, to Air on PBS 10/19
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-26 17:35:13
TV: Julie Taymor & More Talk Sundance Institute at Robert Redford-Hosted NYC Benefit
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-13 14:00:38
TV: 2011 Steinberg Playwrights Awards Honors Melissa James Gibson and Lisa D'Amour - Inside the Event!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-15 13:02:38
News
Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, GA, will present its first-ever Playwright Lab in 2026, aiming to support new theatrical works and emerging playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, GA, will present its first-ever Playwright Lab in 2026, aiming to support new theatrical works and emerging playwrights.
Ang Lee to Receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026
Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee will be receiving the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, taking place Friday, February 27, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026
Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee will be receiving the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, taking place Friday, February 27, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More
by - Jan 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sundance Institute Appoints David Linde as Chief Executive Officer
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has appointed David Linde as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Linde will lead all areas of the Sundance Institute, including the Sundance Collab, the Sundance Film Festival, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has appointed David Linde as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Linde will lead all areas of the Sundance Institute, including the Sundance Collab, the Sundance Film Festival, and more.
Chloé Zhao and Nia DaCosta to Receive Honors at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
Hamnet writer/director Chloé Zhao will be honored with the annual Trailblazer Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, with Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir receiving Vanguard Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025
Hamnet writer/director Chloé Zhao will be honored with the annual Trailblazer Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, with Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir receiving Vanguard Awards.
John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!
Theatre Communications Group Welcomes Five New Members to Its Board of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced five new members to its Board of Directors: Teresa Coleman Wash, Eric Johnson, Abby Marcus, Shaunda McDill, and Alexandra Meda.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced five new members to its Board of Directors: Teresa Coleman Wash, Eric Johnson, Abby Marcus, Shaunda McDill, and Alexandra Meda.
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, 'What We Leave Behind', playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley.
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
New Musical WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Comes to Theatre Raleigh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
DROP DEAD…GORGEOUS To Have World Premiere At La MaMa This October
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
La MaMa, in association with Tamar Rogoff Performance Projects, will present the World Premiere of Tamar Rogoff’s Drop Dead…Gorgeous October 17–November 2, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
La MaMa, in association with Tamar Rogoff Performance Projects, will present the World Premiere of Tamar Rogoff’s Drop Dead…Gorgeous October 17–November 2, 2025.
George C. White, Founder of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Dies at 89
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
George C. White, founder of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, died August 6, 2025, just ten days before his 90th birthday. Over 37 years as Chairman, White transformed Waterford, Connecticut, into one of the most celebrated hubs for developing new plays and musicals in the United States.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
George C. White, founder of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, died August 6, 2025, just ten days before his 90th birthday. Over 37 years as Chairman, White transformed Waterford, Connecticut, into one of the most celebrated hubs for developing new plays and musicals in the United States.
21st Annual 72 Hour Shootout Has Theatrical Premiere at Asian American International Film Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
The 21st Annual 72 Hour Shootout - a global, adrenaline-fueled filmmaking competition that champions authentic representation and underrepresented voices - will celebrate its theatrical premiere on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the stunning Regal Union Square as part of the 48th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF).
by Emmy Rice - Jul 12, 2025
The 21st Annual 72 Hour Shootout - a global, adrenaline-fueled filmmaking competition that champions authentic representation and underrepresented voices - will celebrate its theatrical premiere on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the stunning Regal Union Square as part of the 48th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF).
Johannes Radebe Will Make West End Debut in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve have announced Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut, reprising the role of Lola in Kinky Boots.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve have announced Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut, reprising the role of Lola in Kinky Boots.
Interview: Theatre Life with Elizabeth Bruce
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 17, 2025
Today’s subject Elizabeth Bruce is currently living her theatre life as the co-host and co-creator of the Creativists in Dialogue podcast. A series that covers a variety of topics as they relate to creativity. The series can be heard on Substack and Spotify.
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 17, 2025
Today’s subject Elizabeth Bruce is currently living her theatre life as the co-host and co-creator of the Creativists in Dialogue podcast. A series that covers a variety of topics as they relate to creativity. The series can be heard on Substack and Spotify.
Stage Partners Launches Second Year Of New Play Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Stage Partners, an independent theatrical publishing company, has announced the continuation of two new play commissions. The first, in conjunction with the Educational Theatre Association, will be awarded to playwright Peter Gil-Sheridan, to write a one-act play that will be workshopped the 2025 International Thespian Festival (ITF).
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Stage Partners, an independent theatrical publishing company, has announced the continuation of two new play commissions. The first, in conjunction with the Educational Theatre Association, will be awarded to playwright Peter Gil-Sheridan, to write a one-act play that will be workshopped the 2025 International Thespian Festival (ITF).
Interview: David Mendizábal Talks Directing DON'T EAT THE MANGOS at The Huntington
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 25, 2025
In playwright Ricardo Pérez González’s “Don’t Eat the Mangos,” three Puerto Rican sisters are living outside San Juan as a hurricane approaches and family tumult causes secrets and ugly truths to spill out.
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 25, 2025
In playwright Ricardo Pérez González’s “Don’t Eat the Mangos,” three Puerto Rican sisters are living outside San Juan as a hurricane approaches and family tumult causes secrets and ugly truths to spill out.
ABOUT KINSTILLATORY MAPPINGS IN LIGHT AND DARK MATTER Announced At Abrons Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Kinstillatory Mappings in Light and Dark Matter will be on view from March-J une 2025 at Abrons Arts Center. Kinstillatory Mappings in Light and Dark Matter is an ongoing collaboration between choreographer, writer, and organizer Emily Johnson and scholar, artist, and writer Kai Recollet.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Kinstillatory Mappings in Light and Dark Matter will be on view from March-J une 2025 at Abrons Arts Center. Kinstillatory Mappings in Light and Dark Matter is an ongoing collaboration between choreographer, writer, and organizer Emily Johnson and scholar, artist, and writer Kai Recollet.
Videos: Cynthia Erivo Receives the 2025 Visionary Award at Sundance
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025
On January 24, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was honored with the Visionary Award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s gala fundraiser for her work and notable contributions to the entertainment industry. Watch her acceptance speech here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025
On January 24, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was honored with the Visionary Award at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s gala fundraiser for her work and notable contributions to the entertainment industry. Watch her acceptance speech here!
Sundance Institute Announces Merata Mita and Graton Fellows at The 2025 Sundance Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the artists selected for the 2025 Merata Mita Fellowship and the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the artists selected for the 2025 Merata Mita Fellowship and the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes.
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