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Review: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 3, 2026

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorporates almost all the other key plot points from Díaz’s text. As a result, the first half is a charming and sweet “bromance,” but the second half of this English language premiere (the production was originally produced in Spanish at Repertorio NYC) is sprawling, overlong, and not that engaging. There’s simply no reason this adaptation needed to be almost three hours.

Photos: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO in Rehearsals at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Get a first look inside rehearsals of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao—Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s world-premiere English-language stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Wendy Mateo.

Lenin D’Anthony Izquierdo and More to Star in THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is coming to Chicago in a new English-language stage adaptation by Marco Antonio Rodríguez, continuing The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/26 Season

Kitchen Theatre Company Launches 2024-25 Season With LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Kitchen Theatre Company has announced the opening of its 2024-25 season with Laughs in Spanish, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy by Alexis Scheer.

VÁMONOS Extended for Final Time at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

INTAR THEATRE and the RADIO DRAMA NETWORK has announced the final extension of Julissa Contreras’ play Vámonos with tickets on sale now through June 11.

VÁMONOS World Premiere Extended at INTAR Theatre Through Early June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

INTAR THEATRE and the RADIO DRAMA NETWORK announced the extension of Julissa Contreras’ play Vámonos with tickets now on sale through June 4th.

Cindy Peralta, Yohanna Florentino & More to Star in VÁMONOS World Premiere at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023

INTAR THEATRE and the RADIO DRAMA NETWORK announced complete casting for their Main Stage production of Julissa Contreras’ play Vámonos.

Penn Live Arts To Present VOCES8, Martha Graham Dance Company and More In February 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2023

Penn Live Arts has released its February 2023 Calendar of Events. Get full details!

Dominican Artists Collective to Lead TOOLS FOR AN ARTIST IN PROCESS Masterclass Series at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

New York Theatre Workshop announced today Tools for An Artist in Process, a masterclass series created by Dominican Artists Collective (DAC), one of NYTW’s Companies-in-Residence and produced in partnership with Oye Group (Modesto Flako Jimenez, Founder/Artistic Director; Kevin Torres, Managing Director).

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Three New Companies-In-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that Safe Harbors NYC, Dominican Artists Collective and JAG Productions will join Noor Theatre as Companies-In-Residence at NYTW.

Harlem9 and Pregones/PRTT Go Global and Present The 4th Annual 48 HOURS IN...EL BRONX Digital Edition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021

In March 2020, when our world began shutting down due to Coronavirus, Harlem9 and Pregones/PRTT faced a difficult decision - to postpone the 4th Annual 48Hours in...El Bronx” that was scheduled for April 2020.  

Harlem9, Pregones/PRTT Present 4th Annual 48HOURS IN...EL BRONX Online
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2021

In March 2020, when our world began shutting down due to Coronavirus, Harlem9 and Pregones/PRTT faced a difficult decision - to postpone the 4th Annual 48Hours in...El Bronx” that was scheduled for April 2020.  

Annaleigh Ashford, Michael Urie, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More Featured in New York Theatre Workshop Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its Holiday Follies on December 16, as well as the launch of the NYTW Digital Archive which will include a work-in-process sneak preview of Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby’s The Talking Circles exclusively for NYTW Members and Repeat Defenders.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Extension of </remnant>
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

New York Theatre Workshop announced today an extension for , conceived and created by Theater Mitu & directed by Rubén Polendo. Part of the 2020/21 Artistic Instigators Season, was originally set to stream November 16-24, 2020 and will now be available for 6 additional performances through December 13, 2020.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Details for </remnant> and THE COOKING PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2020

New York Theatre Workshop announced today additional details for two upcoming projects: , conceived & created by Theater Mitu & directed by Rubén Polendo, will stream November 16-24, 2020. The Cooking Project, created by members of the Dominican Artists Collective and directed by Melissa Crespo, will premiere on November 18, 2020 at 8pm.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces First Seven Artistic Instigator Projects for 2020/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2020

New York Theatre Workshop has announced today the initial group of projects from the 2020/21 Artistic Instigators.

HartBeat Ensemble Presents World Premiere Of Cin Martinez's PEGAO
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

HartBeat Ensemble announces the world premiere of Pegao, a family drama set in Puerto Rico in the 1970s. The new work, built a round of high-stakes game of dominos, is written by Ensemble member Cin Martinez with dramaturgy by acclaimed playwright Edwin Sanchez and is directed by Ensemble member Hannah Simms. The cast for Pegao includes Yohanna Florentino, Clara Tristan, Joel Oramas, and Angelina Adam. Performances run May 30 through June 9, 2019 at HartBeat Ensemble's Carriage House Theatre (360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT). Pegao will be presented in Spanish and Spanglish with English captioning. The Saturday performances will be presented without English captions. Tickets are $25; $20 for students, seniors, and Greater Hartford Arts Councils' Let's Go cardholders. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. Tickets can be secured by calling (860) 548-9144 or visiting HartBeatEnsemble.org.

'SONGS OF THE HARLEM RIVER' Set for Dream Up Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2015

'Songs of the Harlem River: Forgotten one acts from the Harlem Renaissance' is a collection of one-acts written between 1920-1930 including works by Marita Bonner, Rafe M. Coleman, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Willis Richardson and Eulalie Spence as well as the poems of Sterling A. Brown, Langston Hughes and others. The evening is directed and choreographed by Shela Xoregos and will have its world premiere August 30 to September 6 in Theater for the New City's 2015 Dream Up Festival.

SHORT PLAY LAB Set for MITF Lineup This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2015

Enjoy a night of more than a dozen new works brought to you by John Chatterton and the MITF!

SHORT PLAY LAB Set for MITF Lineup This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2015

Enjoy a night of more than a dozen new works brought to you by John Chatterton and the MITF!